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- GM, UAW Demand Workers at Wentzville, MO, Mask Up Again as COVID-19 Cases Rise
- CARSTAR Chicagoland Business Group Helps Showcase Collision Repair Careers for Students
- Zeigler Auto Group Expands into Wisconsin with 4 New Dealerships
- Crash Champions Announces 2 More Cleveland Area Acquisitions
- Auto Body Shops Not Seeing Increase in Car-Deer Crashes Despite More Travel
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
Navy Veteran Gifted Car by Topeka, KS, Body Shop, Farmers Insurance
When his car broke down in May 2020, U.S. Navy veteran Bruce Curl was in dire straits.
Zeigler Auto Group Pays $85K in Back Wages to 214 Workers After U.S. Dept. of Labor Investigation
Zeigler Auto Group’s sales may place it among the leading auto dealerships nationwide, but a recent federal investigation found sales consultants’ commissions often failed to meet minimum wage requirements at 13 Michigan, Indiana and Illinois locations.
Bergstrom Automotive Continues to Grow with New Body Shop at Madison, WI, Location
Fox Valley-based Bergstrom Automotive is expanding in Madison, WI, the company announced March 24.
Michigan Governor Vetoes $652M in Federal COVID-19 Relief, Again
For the second time this month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another $652 million in federal COVID-19 relief for struggling businesses and the state unemployment fund.
Illinois Dealerships Suing Rivian and Lucid Over Direct Sales
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association are suing Rivian and Lucid over the electric automakers' direct-to-consumer sales model, according to a report by Automotive News.
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center, Inc.
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s largest independent collision repair companies, announced March 29 the acquisition of Collision Repair Center, Inc. in East Moline, IL, adding to its growing national footprint.
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Former HP Head Whitman, NBA Exec Tatum, Named to Diverse GM Board
Saying that its diverse board of directors is a competitive advantage, General Motors named technology leader Meg Whitman and NBA executive Mark Tatum to its board.
Illinois Bill Would Bring Parity to Repair Booked Times
Legislation in Illinois that would increase the booked time of repairs of vehicles under manufacturer warranty picked up another co-sponsor March 15: Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), one of the House’s assistant majority leaders.
Auto Collision Repair Not Only a Job, Also a Passion for BSC Instructor
They say when you find a job you love, you’ll never work another day in your life.
Gateway Bronco Announces Auto Tech Scholarship for Students at McPherson College and Carroll Shelby Automotive Program
Gateway Bronco in St. Louise on March 25 introduced the Gateway Bronco Innovators scholarship, recognizing and rewarding aspiring automotive restoration and repair leaders with scholarships and internships for students at two of the most renowned automotive technology schools in the country.