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- Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Wyandotte, MI
- Michigan Shop Remains in Family Following Change in Ownership
- Regions, Phases and Tiers Sow Confusion, Frustration Over Continued Illinois COVID-19 Restrictions
- Longtime Livonia, MI, Chevy Dealership Was Supposed to Close. Now It's a Top Seller
Midwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Chicago’s Kennedy-King College Collision Program to Benefit from CREF’s November TopGolf Fundraiser
Kennedy-King College’s collision program, the only post-secondary collision program within the City Colleges of Chicago, will receive half of the funds raised during the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at TopGolf Schaumburg.
$425M Exit: BacklotCars Selling to Indiana-Based Auto Marketplace in ‘Milestone Event’ for KC
Five years after turning its ignition, Kansas City-revved BacklotCars is being acquired in a historic $425 million deal.
Ohio Teens Go on Car Theft Spree, Leave Trail of Chaos
Just like when your mom kept telling you to close the refrigerator door or not track mud in the house, we keep telling readers car thefts have spiked since the coronavirus lockdowns and they’re only going to get worse.
Avis Continues Furloughs in Ohio Due to Coronavirus
Avis Budget Car Rental is extending furloughs for more than 100 employees in Ohio because of the coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland.com reports.
No Accident Licari Auto Body Supply is Surviving
Licari Auto Body Supply in High Ridge, MO, like almost all businesses, was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but in an unexpected way.
Auto Body Chain Owner Acquires 4 Riley & Son’s Locations in East Central Indiana
Tom & Ed’s Autobody, a family-owned business since 1983, currently has locations in Northwest Indiana including Schererville, Merrillville, Crown Point, Burns Harbor and Cedar Lake.
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Ohio Legislature Sends COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill to Gov. DeWine
The Ohio House on Sept. 2 signed off on legislation giving businesses, schools and workers liability protections from COVID-19 lawsuits.
Clean Car Advocates Push for Emissions Rules
A coalition of advocates promoting more energy efficient vehicles in Minnesota is gearing up for a statewide campaign to support motor vehicle emission regulations.
North Ridgeville, OH, Auto Body Focuses on Quality Repairs and Personable Service
A North Ridgeville, OH, car repair shop looks to set itself apart with a combination of quality repairs and a people-first mentality.
GM to Make 100 Temps Permanent at Truck Plant in COVID Hotspot
General Motors is converting 100 temporary workers at its midsize truck plant in Missouri to permanent jobs as the automaker ramps up production at the facility.