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Reimagined 2021 New York International Auto Show Announced
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on June 18 announced the 2021 Reimagined New York International Auto Show will return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Aug. 20 through Aug. 29.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Pittsburgh, PA
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Auto Dealer with a Yuuuuuge Persona: Billy Fuccillo Dies at 64
Billy Fuccillo, an auto dealer famous throughout New York's Capital Region and elsewhere for TV ads that boasted of "huge" savings---a word drawn out into several syllables by the businessman as "yuuuuuuge-jahhh"---has died at age 64, according to social media posts from colleagues confirmed by WGY.
Many of NY’s Pandemic Restrictions Lifted as State Hits 70% Vaccination Rate
New York reached the 70% threshold for COVID-19 vaccines on June 15, prompting Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lift many of the emergency orders he initiated more than a year ago.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Victor, NY
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Victor, NY.
Volta Charging Reaches 100 Charging Stations in Maryland
Volta Industries, Inc., an industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, on June 15 announced it has reached a joint milestone of 100 brand-sponsored, complimentary charging stations located in prime locations across Maryland.
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Rhode Island Collision Repairers Seek to Clarify Concerns with 2 House Bills
Last month, the Rhode Island House Corporations Committee heard from collision repairers advocating for House Bill 6234 and House Bill 6235, both introduced by Reps. William O'Brien, Scott Slater, Jacquelyn Baginski, Raymond Hull, Camille Vella-Wilkinson and Gregg Amore.
Automakers’ Lawsuit to Overturn Voter-Approved MA Vehicle Data Access Law Goes to Trial
All eyes in the auto care industry will once again turn to Massachusetts on June 14 as the trial begins in federal court to hear the challenge brought by vehicle manufacturers against the state's voters on the data access law.
Sununu to Sign PPP Tax Exemptions for New Hampshire Businesses
New Hampshire businesses will be exempt from paying state taxes on federal disaster loans under legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Chris Sununu.
Volvo Group Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Vehicle Propulsion Lab in Maryland
During a groundbreaking ceremony June 9, the Volvo Group announced a $33 million expansion of its powertrain research and development site in Hagerstown, MD, for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Vehicle Propulsion Lab (VPL).