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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
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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
Vermont to Allocate $15M Toward EV Charging Infrastructure in 2023
Written by Dave Fidlin, The Center Square
Set against the backdrop of a $15 million appropriation in Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s fiscal year 2023 budget, state lawmakers are in the process of examining logistics for an ambitious rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Conspiracy in Relation to Fraudulent Tax Filings of Maryland Auto Body Repair Shop
Ercin Kalender, 60, and Lizette Kalender, 44, of Alexandria, VA, pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to conspiracy in relation to tax fraud within their corporate filings and business taxes.
MA Gov.: $9.5B in Infrastructure Law Funds Will Transform Transportation
Written by Brent Addleman, The Center Square
Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled plans for the state’s portion of the federal infrastructure passed by Congress this year, funds that will be used to repair roadways, highways, bridges and public transportation lines.
New Jersey Maaco Owner Recognized for Outstanding Performance
Farhana Naz graduated from Fordham University with a business degree and worked in media research for Nielsen.
Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for New Jersey Drivers
Mercury Insurance on Feb. 3 announced it has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in New Jersey to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
Tesla Exceeds Job and Investment Commitments for Gigafactory New York
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
New York State officials said Tesla has far exceeded its job and investment commitments for Gigafactory New York.
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Ulster BOCES Auto Collision Program Receives Sherwin-Williams Donation
The Ulster BOCES auto collision technology program in New Paltz, NY, recently received a generous donation of collision repair materials thanks to The Sherwin-Williams Company.
PA Senate Committee Votes ‘Yes’ on Bill to Allow Autonomous Vehicle Testing on Highways
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee voted Jan. 26 to move Senate Bill 965 out of committee for consideration by the full Senate.
After Subaru, Kia is Latest Automaker to Disable Tech in Massachusetts Over Right-to-Repair Issues
Written by Andrew Gutman, CarScoops
Kia has now disabled its proprietary telematics system on vehicles sold in Massachusetts to comply with the state’s stringent right-to-repair laws.
Crash Champions Enters New Hampshire Market with Acquisition of Gate City Collision Centers
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced Jan. 24 it has entered the New Hampshire market through the acquisition of Gate City Collision Centers.