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Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
Classic Collision Continues Expansion in Texas
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced a new closing April 21---the acquisition of Uptown Collision in Houston, TX.
Tesla Model 3 Fleet Chosen as New Law Enforcement Vehicle in Texas County
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, TX, law enforcement officers.
Car Shops Team Up with TV News Crew to Surprise Oklahoman in Need
Written by Adam Snider, KFOR News
Left stranded after a hit and run, an Oklahoma City, OK, woman turned to KFOR News’ “In Your Corner” for help, but as its investigation began, a local organization reached out with a surprise up its sleeve.
Tesla Employees Visit High School Students, Opening Path to Work at Giga Texas
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Tesla employees recently visited Del Valle Independent School District (ISD) students for a resume building session in preparation for their future careers, including potential jobs at Giga Texas.
El Paso Woman Breaks Barriers in Auto Industry, Driving Other Women to Do the Same
Written by Salina Madrid, CBS4 News
CBS4 is showcasing another inspirational woman in the Borderland who is Breaking the Bias, the president of Pronto Body Shop, Tiffany Menefee.
Oklahoma City Veterans Receive Vehicles Through NABC Recycled Rides® Program
On April 12, two Oklahoma City veterans experienced a life-changing event---the gift of reliable transportation to help them get to work, manage their family life and continue their path to independence.
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Crash Champions Acquires 2 Auto Body Shops in New Mexico
Crash Champions, LLC, announced April 14 it has expanded its presence in the Santa Fe, NM, metropolitan area through the acquisitions of two single-shop businesses, Custom Craft Auto Collision and Don Juan’s Certified Collision Care.
Houston I-CAR Committee ‘Adopts’ Kingwood Park High School
Getting involved with local collision repair training programs can seem daunting, but the rewards are well worth the effort, as Chris Ryland, Houston I-CAR Committee chair and instructor, can attest.
Polestar Cars Opens Retail Location in Scottsdale, AZ
Polestar, a premium electric performance car maker, on April 13 opened a new retail location---known as a Polestar Space---in Scottsdale, AZ.
Tesla Ramps Hiring Efforts in Giga Texas
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Tesla’s Omead Afshar announced Giga Texas is hiring and hinted the Cyber Rodeo only showed a tiny peek into the innovation and manufacturing of the factory.