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Volvo to Build Battery Assembly Facility at Its U.S. Plant
According to the latest media report, as part of the $600 million investment project at its Ridgeville, SC, plant, Volvo will build a battery pack assembly facility to support upcoming BEV production.
Classic Collision Announces Partnership With New Mountain Capital
Classic Collision, Inc. (“Classic” or the “Company”), an Atlanta-based leading multi-site operator of 34 collision repair facilities in the Southeastern U.S., announced that it has partnered with New York-based New Mountain Capital, a leading growth-oriented investment firm with over $20 billion in assets under management.
Rani Ezra is Promoted to Sales Training Manager at Sun Toyota
Sun Toyota, a Morgan Auto Group dealership, is pleased to announce that Moran (“Rani”) Ezra was recently promoted to the new position of sales training manager.
Need Body Work Done? Get Ready to Wait in Line
Need to have auto body work done on your car locally? Well, get ready to wait - shops all over the area are struggling with long wait lists.
CARSTAR Hosts Event in FL
CARSTAR gathered over 30 multi-store owners together in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the first ever multi-store owner workshop.
Nashville I-CAR Committee Celebrates 2019 Wins and Plans for Future During Last Meeting of Year
On Dec. 18, the Nashville I-CAR Committee held its final meeting of 2019 to review the year’s accomplishments, elect officers for 2020, and establish goals for the new year.
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Cameras at Collision Repair Shop in Mississippi Capture Tornado
Surveillance cameras at an auto repair shop in Columbia, MS, captured dramatic video of an EF-2 tornado as it crossed the street and delivered a direct hit to the business.
Woman Accused of Falsely Claiming Car Damage From Crash With Deer
Columbus County, NC, woman is accused of falsely claiming car damage from crash involving a deer, the state said.
Florida AOB Legislation Dies in Committee
Florida’s Senate Banking and Insurance committee meeting ended in a split four-to-four vote on proposed legislation that proponents claimed would help decrease alleged auto glass repair and replacement fraud.
Knoxville I-CAR Committee Recognizes Golf Sponsors at December Meeting
On Dec. 3, the Knoxville I-CAR Committee met for lunch at Calhoun’s On The River in order to elect officers for 2020 and recognize sponsors of the committee’s 2019 golf outing fundraiser to express appreciation for their support.