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Service King to Open New Location in Deer Park, IL
Service King Collision is preparing to introduce its streamlined, digital-first automotive collision repair services to the quaint village of Palatine, IL, when it opens a new facility at 20168 N. Rand Road in November.
CARSTAR Ideal Auto Body of Illinois Blown Away by Golf Outing Success
For CARSTAR Ideal Auto Body of Mount Prospect, IL, a windy day on the golf course left them blown away by the support from and engagement with the community at the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing.
Buick GMC, Nissan Dealerships Celebrate Grand Openings in Rochester, MN
Buick GMC of Rochester and Nissan of Rochester, in Rochester, MN, hosted their grand opening under the Penz Automotive Group on Sept. 25.
Global Finishing Solutions Partners Up for Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is partnering with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event to support high school and college collision repair programs.
Freer Auto Body in Godfrey, IL, Marks 30th Anniversary with Legacy of Community Service
Written by Dan Brannan, RiverBender.com
It has officially been 30 years since Freer Auto Body began operation in Godfrey, IL.
GEICO to Significantly Hike Auto Insurance Rates in Illinois
Written by Lyle Adriano, Insurance Business
GEICO is set to raise auto insurance rates in Illinois by more than 6% on average---one of its highest rate increases in the state in the last six years.
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Painters Supply & Equipment Expands in Michigan
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. announced the acquisition of Westside Paint & Supply.
Menard Classic Car Collection to Be Auctioned Oct. 2
The Larry and Dawn Menard collection of rare and classic cars, gas station signs and other petroliana, fine pickup trucks, vintage motorcycles, antique tractors, more than 300 pieces of memorabilia and more will be auctioned Oct. 2 in the Expo Building of the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, at 225 Edwards St. in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Rivian to Establish Service Support Operations at Plymouth, MI, Facility, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on Sept. 23 to announce Rivian, a manufacturer of all-electric adventure vehicles, is establishing its new Rivian Service Support Operations facility in Plymouth, MI, creating 100 new high-wage jobs and investing $4.6 million into the Plymouth facilities with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Ohio Has Multi-Million-Dollar Car Theft Problem
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A recent investigative report conducted by 19 News out of Cleveland uncovered a shocking fact: over the past five years, cars stolen and recovered in Ohio have totaled $72.6 million in costs.