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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
Painter’s Collision Centers Announces Grand Opening of Newest AZ Location
Written by Ed Attanasio
James and Kelly Huard, owners of Painter’s Collision Centers, officially opened the doors to their newest collision repair facility in Chandler, AZ, in March---a full-service facility with a wide range of OE certifications and multiple DRPs.
The Soap Box Derby and Service to the Community Set the Stander Family Apart from the Competition
High-quality repairs, great customer service and the soap box derby are hallmarks of the Stander family collision repair business.
Tesla Begins Inviting 15,000 Guests to ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Tesla has officially started inviting the 15,000 guests to its “Cyber Rodeo” event at Gigafactory Texas on April 7, as CEO Elon Musk published a photo of a virtual invitation to the event March 25.
Thief Steals Tucson Family’s Classic Fords
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A family in Tucson, AZ, is reeling after a thief swiped two classic vehicles from their property: an orange 1927 Ford Model T coupe and a 1929 Ford Model A truck.
Texas Teen to Receive New Truck After Tornado Flipped His in Viral Video
Written by Paul Livengood, WFAA News
After a video of his red pickup truck went viral for being flipped over by a tornado, an Elgin, TX, teen will get a new truck from a Fort Worth-based Chevrolet dealership.
LG Energy Solutions Announces $1.4B EV Battery Factory in Arizona
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
LG Energy Solutions announced it will build a $1.4 billion battery production facility in Arizona as demand for electric vehicles throughout the U.S. skyrockets.
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Colorado Court Ruling Finds Adjusters Can't Be Held Personally Liable for Denied Claims
Written by Hannah Smith JD, PropertyCasualty360
The Supreme Court of Colorado has ruled a Colorado law allowing claimants to collect double coverage if an insurance claim is unreasonably denied or delayed does not allow plaintiffs to hold claims adjusters personally liable, which is good news for adjusters operating based on the direction of an insurer.
Tesla Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas Gains Ultimate Approval
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
Tesla’s Giga Fest event at its new Gigafactory Texas automotive plant just outside Austin has gained ultimate approval from the Travis County Commissioner’s Court.
Custom Craft Auto Collision Sells to National Chain
Written by Teya Vitu, Santa Fe New Mexican
As much as Custom Craft Auto Collision will change, the same Gallegos family tradition that shepherded Northern New Mexico’s largest auto body shop for 30-plus years will remain.
Luck O’ the Overshown: Maaco Helps Leading Linebacker Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day
Maaco, North America’s body shop and a leader in the $38 billion automotive paint and collision industry, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with football star, DeMarvion Overshown.