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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
1 Arrested in Connection with Alleged Drug Ring Out of Colorado Springs Auto Body Shop
Written by Andrew McMillan, KRDO News
Colorado Springs Police had been looking into a drug operation out of a local auto body shop since last year, and officers announced Aug. 11 one suspect is facing felony charges after investigators found pounds upon pounds of narcotics.
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in Round Rock, TX
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a collision repair center in Round Rock, TX.
COVID-19 Outbreak at Nissan of Durango, CO, Updated to 12 Positive Cases, 3 Fatalities
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) has updated the number of positive COVID-19 cases associated with the Nissan of Durango, CO, outbreak to 12 and the number of fatalities to three.
Report: Texas is Front-Runner for Rivian's $5 Billion Plant
Written by Mark Kane, Inside EVs
Texas is not only one of the finalists, but the front-runner for Rivian's upcoming $5 billion investment in its second electric vehicle plant in the U.S., according to unofficial reports.
Auto Dealer Group to Cease Business Operations as Part of FTC Settlement
A group of auto dealerships in Arizona and New Mexico must cease business operations as part of a court-approved settlement resolving Federal Trade Commission charges that the dealerships deceived consumers and falsified information on vehicle financing applications.
The Boring Company Proposes Tunnels in Austin and San Antonio
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC) has started discussing potential tunneling projects in Austin and San Antonio with city officials.
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NABC Recycled Rides, Farmers Insurance, Town East Ford, Trophy Nissan Donate Refurbished Vehicles to Dallas Recipients
On Aug. 6, two deserving Dallas residents experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of two vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families---thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program and the United Recyclers Group conference, along with car donors Farmers Insurance and collision repair partners Town East Ford and Trophy Nissan, both Berkshire Hathaway Automotive companies.
Lucid Expands Arizona Presence With Scottsdale Studio Location
Lucid Group announced the opening of its newest retail location---the Lucid Studio at Scottsdale Fashion Square---on Aug. 7.
First Tesla Model Y Weeks Away From Rolling Out of Giga Texas
Written by Andrei Nedelea, Inside EVs
Tesla’s new Gigafactory being built near Austin, TX, is expected to be completed this year, before it begins full-scale production in 2022.
35-Year Industry Veteran Continues Arizona Body Shop’s Legacy As New Owner-Operator
James Huard, a long-time industry veteran operating and managing many body shops during his 35-year career, has become the new owner-operator of Painter’s Collision Center, along with his wife Kelly Huard.