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- Catalytic Converter Thefts Seen as Growing Problem in Arkansas
Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Arizona to Spend $76.5M in EV Charging Stations on Highways
Written by Tom Joyce, The Center Square
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) plans to invest in electric vehicle charging stations in the coming years.
Owners of EVs, Hybrids in Louisiana to Pay Annual Road Usage Fee
Written by Alex Reid, CarScoops
Electric and hybrid vehicle owners in Louisiana will soon be paying a new fee in order to make it fairer for ICE owners, USA Today reported.
Texas Resident Bought a $1M Hybrid Porsche, Taxpayers Subsidized it with a Rebate
Written by Brett Rowland, The Center Square
A Texas taxpayer-funded electric vehicle rebate program gave a resident $2,500 for buying a rare hybrid Porsche that costs about $1 million.
CARSTAR Owner Opens Two Locations in Houston
CARSTAR, North America’s largest leading multi-store network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, announced the opening of two CARSTAR locations.
Tesla Snubbed by New Home State’s EV Rebate Program
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Tesla may consider Texas its new home after establishing a Gigafactory in the state, but the EV maker is still getting the cold shoulder from the local auto market.
EOS Linx, Lone Star Business Association Cooperative to Expand EV Charging Network Across Texas
EOS Linx, a provider of solar-supported electric vehicle (EV) chargers with data-driven digital advertising displays, has partnered with the Lone Star Business Association Cooperative (LSBAC) to expand its EV charging network at petro-convenience stores across Texas.
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11 Members of Car Theft Ring Busted in Denver
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
Eleven people have been busted for allegedly being part of an auto theft ring in Denver, CO, accused by the Denver District Attorney’s Office of stealing at least 130 cars valued at more than $3 million.
Environmental Groups Look to Halt Tesla’s Battery Plant Permits at Gigafactory Texas
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Environmentalists and activist groups are setting their sights on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas.
Lux Collision Announces New San Antonio Auto Body Shop
Lux Collision is pleased to announce the launch of its new San Antonio, TX, auto body shop, off of Loop 410 and Hwy 151 on the west side of the city.
Earnhardt Auto Centers Hosts Baby Formula Drive to Redistribute Supplies Amid Shortage
Earnhardt Auto Centers, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul and Arizona Mommies, is holding a baby formula drive to help alleviate the current shortage.