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- Massachusetts Right to Repair Court Case Decision Delayed for 6th Time
- 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
GM Investing Nearly $154 Million in Western NY for Electric Motor Components Production
General Motors announced Jan. 21 plans to invest nearly $154 million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant.
Professionals Auto Body in Pennsylvania Hosts SkillsUSA Competition
Twelve aspiring collision repair students from across the region met at Professionals Auto Body in Altoona, PA, for the SkillsUSA District 7 Skill and Leadership Championships.
New Jersey Enacts Insurance Bad Faith Statute for Auto Insurers
Written by Troutman Pepper, for JD Supra
New Jersey has enacted an insurance bad faith statute that will penalize insurers for certain types of conduct in handling claims for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage as the result of auto accidents.
Garnett Station Partners Invests in VIVE Collision
Garnett Station Partners, LLC, a New York-based principal investment firm, on Jan. 20 announced it has made a growth investment into VIVE Collision, a leading collision repair multi-site operator in four Northeast states.
New Hampshire Gets Federal Funding for Roadway Updates
Written by Christian Wade, The Center Square
New Hampshire is getting another pile of cash from the federal government to help fix potholed roads and crumbling bridges and expand public transit options.
Pennsylvania Legislation Would Allow Self-Driving Car Testing on Public Roads
The Pennsylvania State Legislature is currently considering SB 965, legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles on Pennsylvania highways without a driver available to take over in an emergency.
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Fire Destroys Schuyler Falls, NY, Auto Repair Shop
Written by Alice Kang, NBC5 News
An automotive repair shop in northern New York was destroyed by a fire Jan. 10.
Automakers Push to Delay Massachusetts 'Right to Repair' Law
Written by Christian M. Wade, The Eagle-Tribune
Massachusetts legislators are weighing changes to a voter-approved law that would give auto manufacturers more time to comply with requirements to turn over vehicle telematics data to owners and independent repair shop owners.
NY Gov. Proposes Tax and Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses
Written by Steve Bittenbender, The Center Square
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants lawmakers to help the state’s small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
RI Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto on Collision Repair Bill
Written by Ted Nesi and Steph Machado, WPRI News
Rhode Island lawmakers on Jan. 4 closed out their 2021 session by overriding two gubernatorial vetoes and passing a major spending bill, before beginning their work for 2022.