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- Louisiana Governor Announces Looser COVID-19 Restrictions
- TX Governor Rescinding Statewide Mask Mandate, Capacity Limits on Businesses
- COVID-19 Ends Family Legacy at Superior Body & Paint Shop with Deaths of Father, Son
- GEICO’s Arizona Office Donates 100th Vehicle to NABC Recycled Rides Program
- Toyota Pledges $1 Million to Support Texans Impacted by Historic Winter Storm
Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Allstate Survey Details Holiday Highway Dangers for Texas Teens
Speeding is the number one reason why police ticket Texas teens during the holiday season. According to an Allstate Insurance Company holiday teen driving survey of more than 35 police departments across the Lone Star State, even seemingly common infractions can be deadly.
New Orleans Owner Opening New Shop as Recovery Proceeds
Two and one half years after Hurricane Katrina tried to wipe New Orleans off the face of the planet – the valiant efforts of the brave and determined are rebuilding this beautiful and historic landmark city – so unique in all the world.
Big Easy Repair Shops Triumph Over Katrina
Revisiting the New Orleans area collision industry professionals who were affected by Hurricane Katrina over two years ago brings good news and bad news. The good news – the shops that are back in business are staffed and busy with repairs. The bad news – not nearly enough progress has been made on the infrastructure of the city and surrounding areas discouraging residents from returning and new workers from relocating to New Orleans.
Foti Sticks Up For Katrina Victims
The office of Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, Lafayette Insurance Company, Xactware, Inc., Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC, Insurance Services Office, Inc., State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Standard Fire Insurance Company and McKinsey & Company for alleged violations of the Louisiana Monopolies Act.
Fox Employees Take Action
Angry ex-employees are engaged in a class-action lawsuit against former Oklahoma businessman Todd Fox, who has been linked to a start-up retailer in Aspen known as Toddy’s.
New Mexico Holds More Hearings on Proposed Emissions
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board continues to hold hearings to take public comment on the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) proposal to adopt emissions standards for new motor vehicles.
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Venders and Expo Preparing for 2008 I-CAR Fest
It is not too early to start filling in your 2008 calendar. Start with the 2008 I-CAR Fest scheduled for March 29, 2008 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, from 9 to 5:30 p.m.
ASA Testifies In Opposition to Oklahoma Right to Repair Act
The Oklahoma state legislature held a meeting in Oklahoma City October 25 to hear views about Oklahoma’s Right to Repair legislation, House Bill 1584. The meeting was held by the Economic Development and Financial Service Committee as part of an interim study to evaluate the content of the bill.