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CCA Pledges to Raise $250K in Product Donations for Carolina Collision Schools Over Summer
Recognizing the need that North Carolina and South Carolina high school and college collision school programs have, the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) has pledged to raise $250,000 in in-kind, product donations for the states' technical programs over the summer through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF.)
VA Governor Signs Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Legislation
Earlier this year, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program.
NC Authorities Investigating Stolen Vehicles from 11 Dealerships, Valued at More Than $1M
As if dealerships didn’t have enough to concern them nowadays because of the coronavirus pandemic, reports out of one of North Carolina’s largest cities indicated 11 dealers and a rental car facility have seen nearly 50 vehicles stolen in the past month---inventory worth more than $1 million.
Volkswagen Chattanooga Reassesses Production Restart; Extends Shutdown
Volkswagen Chattanooga has reassessed plans to resume production May 3.
Classic Collision Continues Growth in FL with Palm Collision Center Acquisition
Classic Collision Inc., an Atlanta-based automotive collision repair company, announced it has acquired Palm Collision Center in the South Florida region.
Florida Spine & Joint Institute Suing GEICO for More Than $750,000
Florida Spine & Joint Institute (FSJI) has sued GEICO for over $750,000, alleging intentional interference with contractual relations and defamation.
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Small Business Task Force Proposes Initial Plans to ‘Reopen Alabama Responsibly’
The Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force and the Subcommittee to Reopen the Economy on April 17 released "Reopen Alabama Responsibly," a detailed report and series of recommendations on resuming business operations during the next stage of the fight against the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge Discharges Show Cause Orders in Ongoing AOB Fraud Lawsuit
Michael Laurato is a defense attorney in the ongoing battle between Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company (collectively Allstate) and defendants Auto Glass America LLC (AGA) and its owner, Charles Isaly.
AL Mazda Toyota Plant Won’t Open on Time Because of Coronavirus
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, the giant automotive plant under construction in Huntsville, AL, will not begin production in the spring of 2021 as planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Memphis Auto Repair Business to Deliver 950K Masks to Aid First Responders During Outbreak
The City of Memphis and hospitals are getting thousands of masks for first responders thanks to the help of a local auto body shop.