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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
Tesla Insurance Going Live in Texas
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Tesla’s in-house insurance program was set to officially go live the week of Oct. 11, CEO Elon Musk revealed during the 2021 Shareholder’s Meeting held Oct. 7 at Gigafactory Texas.
Tesla Has Created 5,000 New Jobs in Austin This Year
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Tesla has already created 5,000 new jobs in Austin, TX, so far in 2021, according to a report from the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
CarLotz Opens Plano, TX, Hub
CarLotz, the nation's largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, announced Oct. 11 it has opened a hub located at 1001 Preston Road in Plano, TX.
Tesla Formally Moving Headquarters to Austin, TX
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Austin, TX, has formally become the site of the company’s main headquarters. The update was shared at the 2021 Shareholders Meeting.
Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Arizona Drivers
Mercury Insurance announced the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Arizona to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
TSTC Auto Collision Repair Program Growing Skills for Students’ Futures
This fall at Texas State Technical College, four female students are taking the automotive plastic and sheet molded compound repair class.
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CARSTAR Colorado Business Group Raises More Than $10,000 for Cystic Fibrosis with 'Un-Golf' Event
The CARSTAR Colorado Business Group, which has held an annual golf event for the last several years to support cystic fibrosis, held its first-ever “Un-Golf Tournament,” raising more than $10,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy.
Colors on Parade Opens New Franchise in Houston
Colors on Parade, the country’s largest eco-friendly mobile automotive paint and dent repair services franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest franchise unit in Houston, TX.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Shreveport, LA
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Shreveport, LA.
Houston's Buy Your Car Aims to Help Ease Vehicle Shortage Pains for Dealers
Written by Auto Remarketing Staff
Buy Your Car has launched in North Houston, TX. The online service allows customers to sell their vehicles online, and aims to help provide more quality used inventory for dealers.