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- 2-Alarm Fire at Salem, MA, Auto Repair Shop Sends Heavy Smoke Over Skies
- Rhode Island’s EV Rebate Program to Start July 7
- AASP/NJ Members Get a Jump Start on Audi Materials and EV Technology
- Contactless Car Sharing Now Offered in Salem, MA
- Rhode Island House Votes to Accelerate Phase-Out of Car Taxes in East Providence
Northeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine
AASP/NJ’s D&M Auto Body Named Stan Wilson/New Jersey Automotive Shop of the Year
At the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Annual Meeting on Oct. 20, D&M Auto Body of Old Bridge, NJ, was awarded the Stan Wilson/New Jersey Automotive Shop of the Year award.
Crash Champions Acquires 24/7 Collision Care in Baltimore Metro Area
Crash Champions, LLC, announced Nov. 15 it has acquired Maryland-based 24/7 Collision Care, a 30,800-square foot facility serving the Baltimore metro area, located at 85 Dover Road NE in Glen Burnie.
MA Gov. Refiles Legislation to Combat Impaired Driving
Written by Brent Addleman, The Center Square
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced he has refiled legislation aimed at curbing impaired driving.
Power Edison Partnership to Develop Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Site in U.S. in Metro NYC Area
Power Edison is partnering with sustainability champion Hugo Neu Realty Management of New Jersey and other stakeholders to deploy the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in the U.S.
Thieves Steal 3 Sports Cars from New Hampshire Dealership
Written by Mark Hayward, New Hampshire Union Leader
Thieves broke into the Bonneville & Son auto dealership in Manchester, NH, overnight Nov. 3 and made off with three sports cars worth more than $200,000 in total, according to Manchester police.
NY Gov. Signs Legislation to Ensure Used Vehicles are Sold with Functioning Airbags
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 7 signed legislation that prohibits used car dealers from selling vehicles at retail without a functioning airbag.
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Proposed MA Bill Limits Auto Claims Investigations, Shifts Payments to Insurers
Written by Elizabeth Blosfield, Insurance Journal
A proposed bill was heard in October in the Massachusetts legislature that aims to place a time limit on auto insurance claims investigations and would make investigating insurers responsible for premium payments until the cause of loss is determined.
PA Emissions Bill Passes State Senate; Legislation Would Decimate Vehicle Emissions Programs
The Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 777, a bill that would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections. The legislation is now being considered by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Transportation Committee.
NIADA CPO Program Pulled into NYC Dealer Investigation
Written by Nick Zulovich, Auto Remarketing
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s certified pre-owned program has been brought into an investigation by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) of multiple dealerships in New York City.
EVgo to Use State Grant Funding to Expand Availability of DC Fast Charging Stations in PA
EVgo Inc., the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, on Nov. 8 announced it was awarded several grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to install new high powered 350 kW DC fast charging stations.