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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
Arlington, TX, To Introduce Drive.ai Project in Entertainment District
Written by Ken Costlow, Arlington Voice
Having already utilized an off-street autonomous vehicle to transport passengers in the Entertainment District, the city of Arlington, TX, is now on the brink of taking the next step in the independent mobility process.
OK Convenes Autonomous Vehicle Task Force To Inform Future Legislation
Written by Ryan Johnston, StateScoop
Oklahoma is a bit behind in setting policies for autonomous vehicles, according to the state's top transportation official, but he said a new task force will help it catch up.
Thieves Crash Stolen Car Moments After Heist From Body Shop in LA
Written by Staff, WBRZ
Thieves wrecked two stolen vehicles---one as they drove it from an auto body shop and car lot over the weekend of August 18 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mahnke Auto Body Welcomed by Salida, CO, Chamber of Commerce
Written by Staff, The Mountain MailSalida Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Mahnke Auto Body, 716 Park Ave. in Salida, CO, to its membership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Body Shop Is ‘Complete Loss’ Following Fire in Osceola, AR
Written by Staff, KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, ARA fire early the morning of August 17 destroyed an Osceola, AR, auto body shop. Investigators were on the scene trying to determine what sparked it.
Fear of Hail Leads to Creative Vehicle Protection in El Paso County, CO
Written by Scott Harrison, KRDOWith storms expected the week of August 12 in El Paso County, CO, vehicle owners tried a variety of methods to protect their automobiles or prevent further damage.
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Judge Finds LA Collision Shop's Business Practices 'Unethical'
Written by Staff, WBRZ
A judge has decided that a prominent capital area body shop's business practices and advertisements were in violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Caliber Collision Refurbishes Donated Vehicle for Tucson, AZ, High School
Students at San Miguel High School in Tucson, AZ, will have lots to cheer about at their first school pep rally Wednesday, August 27 at 3 p.m. when they kick off Fall sports and the arrival of a newly refurbished school van donated by Caliber Collision and Allstate Insurance.
CO Auto Body Shops Backed Up for Months From Hail Damage
Written by Krystal Story, KRDO
Thousands of cars damaged by the hail storm on August 6 won't be able to get repaired as quickly as their owners would like.
UT Collision Repair-Focused Student Earns Gold Medal in National Competition
Written by Barbara Christiansen for Daily HeraldWhen Scotty George graduates from Utah Valley University in August, there will be pinstripes in his future---but they won’t be on his suit. They will be on vehicles.