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Wichita, KS, Auto Body Shops See Increase in Weather-Related Accidents
Written by Lacey Williams, KAKE
Dangerous road conditions have caused numerous problems for drivers and their cars in Wichita, KS.
Waymo To Build Self-Driving Car Factory in Michigan
Written by Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury News
Waymo said Jan. 22 that it will build in Michigan the world’s first factory dedicated exclusively to producing self-driving vehicles.
St. Louis I-CAR Committee Prepares for 2019
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe St. Louis I-CAR Committee held its monthly meeting on Jan. 11 at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, MO, with a large group of participants from various companies in the industry.
CARSTAR Voted a 2019 Best of Omaha, NE, Winner
CARSTAR was voted a “Winner” in the Best of Omaha, NE, competition for 2019.
Cause of Auto Body Shop Fire in Bemidji, MN, Still Being Investigated
Written by Jordan Shearer, The Bemidji PioneerEngulfed in flames just two days before, the shell of the Class A Auto Body building was covered in ice Jan. 21 as officials continued to investigate the cause of the structure fire that broke out the afternoon of Jan. 19.
Cause of Sundance Chevrolet Fire Under Investigation in Grand Ledge, MI
Written by Megan Hiler, WILX News 10Two days after crews battled the fire at Sundance Chevrolet in Grand Ledge, MI, fire investigators went back to the scene to search for a cause.
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Nagy’s Collision’s ‘Hit a Buck, Donate Some Doe’ Sees Increase from Previous Campaign in OH
During the fall and winter months, Nagy’s Collision Centers runs its annual “Hit a Buck, Donate Some Doe” campaign to benefit local charities.
Missouri Anti-Safety Inspection Bill Reintroduced
Once again, legislation has been introduced in the Missouri legislature that seeks to repeal the state’s vehicle safety inspection program.
Ann Arbor, MI, Body Shop Owner Says Marijuana Dispensary Is ‘Running Me Out’
Written by Ryan Stanton, MLiveWe thank MLive for reprint permission.
After two decades in business at 1251 N. Main St., Hawkins Auto Body may close, giving way to a budding industry.
Zara’s Collision Center Donates to Amigos En Cristo Ministries in IL
Beyond the risk of driver injury, deer hits are disheartening and costly.