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- Texas Leads U.S. in Job Growth, Smashes All State Employment Records Again
- Louisiana's $91M EV Charger Plan Receives Federal Approval
- Rio Rancho, NM, Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Employer
- Invisible Urban Charging to Roll Out 13,980 EV Chargers in Arizona
- Driven Glass to Exhibit for 1st Time at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, TX
Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Texas Leads U.S. in Job Growth, Smashes All State Employment Records Again
Written by Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
Texas set new employment highs in August, adding 16,400 nonfarm jobs and bringing total employment in the state to 13,530,100. Since last August, Texas has added 726,900 jobs.
Louisiana's $91M EV Charger Plan Receives Federal Approval
Written by Victor Skinner, The Center Square
Louisiana’s $91 million plan to install a network of electric vehicle chargers across the state gained approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Rio Rancho, NM, Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Employer
Christina Joyner, 47, of Rio Rancho, NM, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, Alexander M.M. Uballez, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced Sept. 6.
Invisible Urban Charging to Roll Out 13,980 EV Chargers in Arizona
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) announced Sept. 13 it is partnering with EV Charging of Arizona to roll out 13,980 chargers for electric vehicles into the State of Arizona, increasing its total number of EV chargers seven times.
Driven Glass to Exhibit for 1st Time at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, TX
As Driven Brands expands its North American network of auto glass services through organic growth and acquisitions, it is showcasing its portfolio of glass services by attending Auto Glass Week for the first time, Sept. 14-16 in San Antonio, TX.
See John Bean Products in Action at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, TX
The award-winning John Bean® Tru-Point™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration system will be on display at the Auto Glass Week™ trade show (booth 1100) being held Sept. 14-16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
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Formation of OpenRoad Announced, Family of Collision Repair Center Brands
Trivest Partners of Miami, FL, and LP First Capital of Austin, TX, announced Sept. 6 the formation of OpenRoad, a family of leading brands within the collision repair industry.
Tesla Considers Building Battery-Grade Lithium Refining Facility in Texas
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Tesla is evaluating the possibility of developing a battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility in North America, to seemingly proactively support its battery manufacturing efforts.
Tesla Model S Plaid Totaled by Texas Service Center Employee
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
A $155,000 Tesla Model S Plaid was totaled several days after the owner dropped it off for a service appointment and now, the owner is trying to find answers.
Hyundai, Phoenix Valley Dealers Raise $120,000 in Support of Phoenix Children's Give-A-Thon
Hyundai Motor America and 10 Phoenix Valley Hyundai dealers donated a total of $120,000 to Phoenix Children's as part of its annual KTAR News 92.3 FM & 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station Give-A-Thon.