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- Award to Parker High Body Shop in Parker, AZ, Highlights Shortage of Skilled Tradespeople
- Renovations at Bollman Technical Center in CO Give Career Programs a Lift
- Jobs at New Plant in Cibolo, Texas, Will Require Specific Skills
- Austin, Texas, the Latest Market to Test Ford Self-Driving Vehicles
- CARSTAR Colorado Business Group Sponsors Local Technical School
Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Award to Parker High Body Shop in Parker, AZ, Highlights Shortage of Skilled Tradespeople
A representative of the Ford Motor Company came to Parker High School in Parker, AZ, on Nov. 8 to offer his company’s congratulations to Lee Hibl’s body shop students.
Renovations at Bollman Technical Center in CO Give Career Programs a Lift
The auto repair lab at Thornton, CO’s, Bollman Technical Center, with numerous bays and lifts and brand-new sets of tools, is the envy of professional shops, according to the school’s students.
Jobs at New Plant in Cibolo, Texas, Will Require Specific Skills
Not all the 900 jobs at the new AW Texas plant in Cibolo will require college degrees, but workers with specific skills will be in demand by the time it begins operation in 2021.
Austin, Texas, the Latest Market to Test Ford Self-Driving Vehicles
Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC CEO Sherif Marakby announced that Austin, Texas, will become the third market in which the automaker will test self-driving vehicles on public roads.
CARSTAR Colorado Business Group Sponsors Local Technical School
The CARSTAR Colorado Business Group is helping address the collision repair technician shortage the industry faces through a new partnership with Aims Community College, Automotive & Technology Center, Northern Colorado’s premier Collision Repair and Refinishing School.
All Star Auto Lights Announces the Opening of a New Location in CO
All Star Auto Lights, the leading distributor of replacement automotive headlights, announced that it has opened its eighth distribution center in Colorado.
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Geico Files Complaint Against Six Parties in AZ for Fraud
Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) has filed a complaint against six parties in Arizona, alleging the group participated in “fraudulent acts” which included billing the auto insurer for windshield replacements that “never took place.”
Walker High School in Walker, LA, Opens Body Shop for Instruction
Walker High School students interested in a career in automotive repair and maintenance can get hands-on experience and earn certification.
A Baytown, Texas, Body Shop Accuses Competitor of Unfair Practices
A Baytown, Texas, auto collision repair company is suing a competitor alleging it used unfair practices.
PPCC Students Learn About Industry Careers During "Test-Drive" Event in CO
Colorado Springs, CO, area students got a chance to learn about careers in the auto industry on Wednesday, Oct. 16.