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Southeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia
Li-Cycle to Build Next Plant in Alabama
Li-Cycle Holdings on Sept. 8 announced it will build a fourth commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
UTI, BMW Partner at Fort Bragg to Prepare Service Members for Civilian Careers as BMW Technicians
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and BMW of North America, LLC are partnering to add a unique program for service members at the U.S. Army's Fort Bragg, NC, base.
CarLotz Announces First Hub in Alabama
CarLotz, the nation's largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, announced Sept. 7 it will open its first hub in Alabama.
Third-Generation MSO Steps Up Philanthropy During Pandemic
Written by Ed Attanasio
Auto body shops all over the country put their charitable efforts on hold during the pandemic for obvious reasons. But a few shops out there took the opportunity to step up and do even more, by reaching out to their local communities and finding more ways to help.
Allstate, AGA Ordered to Schedule Settlement Conference in Windshield Lawsuit
Written by Rebecca Barnabi, glassBYTEs.com
U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick issued an order in Orlando District Court on Sept. 1 for the scheduling of a settlement conference in Allstate* vs. Auto Glass America and Charles Isaly.
Classic Collision of Merritt Island, GEICO Donate Refurbished Vehicle through NABC Recycled Rides Program
Classic Collision™, in partnership with GEICO® and the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, donated a refurbished vehicle to local resident Kyla Williams, a recent graduate of Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, FL, for her recognition as the Boys & Girls Club of America Southeastern Military Youth of the Year winner.
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Disaster Loans Available, SBA Business Recovery Centers in TN Cities
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center in Dickson and Waverly, TN, after destructive flooding on Aug. 21 in Dickson and Humphreys counties as well as Hickman and Houston counties.
Tesla Crashes into Another Stopped Police Car Amid NHTSA Probe
Written by Steven Loveday, Inside EVs
We know every time a Tesla crashes, the story gets national attention. Reports are often quick to blame Tesla Autopilot, even when there's not enough evidence the prove the advanced driver-assist system caused the crash.
Allstate vs. AGA: The Battle Over Expert Testimony
Written by Rebecca Barnabi, glassBYTEs.com
An Orlando judge has ordered that expert witnesses provided on both sides in the case of Allstate* vs. Auto Glass America and its owner Charles Isaly (AGA) will be permitted to testify in the case.
CARSTAR Opens First Location in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands' Headquarters
CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, officially cut the ribbon on its newest location in Charlotte, NC, the hometown of Driven Brands.