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- Catalytic Converter Thieves Busted in Texas
- SEMA Praises Latest Restoration Efforts at Bonneville Salt Flats
- Auto Dealer Shot Dead While Repossessing Loaner Jeep
- TSTC Auto Collision Students Look Forward to the Future
- Tucson, AZ, Auto Body Shop Accused of Taking Customer’s Money, Not Completing Repair
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Catalytic Converter Thieves Busted in Texas
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A new report out of southeastern Texas detailed how a theft ring was able to steal a dizzying number of catalytic converters before law enforcement put an end to the crime spree.
SEMA Praises Latest Restoration Efforts at Bonneville Salt Flats
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applauded the racing community’s repairs to the Salduro Loop dike as part of joint efforts to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Auto Dealer Shot Dead While Repossessing Loaner Jeep
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A car theft led to the death of a car dealership owner in Arlington, TX, after he tried to repossess a loaner Jeep Grand Cherokee from a customer.
TSTC Auto Collision Students Look Forward to the Future
Jacob Pevia hears about it when he visits auto collision and repair shops of all sizes in Texas: more workers are needed.
Tucson, AZ, Auto Body Shop Accused of Taking Customer’s Money, Not Completing Repair
Written by Chorus Nylander, KVOA News
A Tucson, AZ, man told the News 4 Tucson Investigators he brought his truck to Action Paint and Body on Stone near Ft. Lowell for repairs, but said no work was done but the business cashed the check he gave them.
Classic Collision Grows Again in Texas
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced a new closing July 29, the acquisition of Apollo Paint and Body Shop in Stafford, TX.
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Utah Receiving $65 Million in Federal Infrastructure Dollars
Written by Merrilee Gasser, The Center Square
Utah is expected to get more than $65 million from the federal government over the next five years for transportation projects that buffer the effects of extreme weather and natural disasters.
Texas Collision Repair Student Has a Passion for Automotive Refinishing
Artistry. A passion for perfection. The ability to restore a damaged vehicle to showroom condition. All are sought-after attributes found in the best automotive refinishers.
Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands to Texas School
Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, on July 21 announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, TX, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.
Tesla Plans to Expand Gigafactory Texas, Filings Show
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Tesla is planning to expand Gigafactory Texas, its newest electric vehicle production plant located just outside Austin city Limits, filings show.