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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
AutoNation Opens First of 2 AutoNation USA Stores in Denver Market
Demonstrating its commitment to exceeding customer expectations, AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, on Sept. 15 announced the opening of AutoNation USA Denver 104, the first of two AutoNation stores in Denver the company will open this year.
Tropical Storm Nicholas Slows, Dumps Rain Along Gulf Coast
Written by Juan A. Lozano, WAGM News
Tropical Storm Nicholas slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana on Sept. 14 after blowing ashore as a hurricane, knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses and dumping more than a foot of rain along the same area swamped by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Colors On Parade Expands into the Arkansas River Valley
Colors on Parade, the world’s largest eco-friendly mobile automotive reconditioning franchise, is pleased to announce the addition of its newest area developers, Eric and Breanne Yeager.
Tesla Sidesteps New Mexico Ban by Building Service Center on Tribal Land
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Tesla has effectively sidestepped a New Mexico law barring the company from operating a service center for EV owners in the state by building a service center on Native American tribal land.
Xcel Energy Drives Toward Electric Vehicle Future in Colorado
Xcel Energy announced Sept. 9 a suite of electric vehicle charging programs is available, making EV charging easy, fast and more affordable for Colorado customers.
Albuquerque Auto Body Shop Purchases Another Shop
DLM Collision in Albuquerque, NM, announced it purchased Southwest Collision Craftsmen on Aug. 31.
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AsTech Hosts Industry Night of Education
On Aug. 24, asTech hosted an Industry Night of Education for auto body shops outside the Tulsa, OK, metro area.
Tesla Supplier Samsung Building a $17B Chip Factory 40 Minutes from Giga TX
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Tesla key supplier Samsung Electronics has reportedly selected Taylor, TX, as the site of its upcoming $17 billion chip plant.
Tesla Outsmarts Man Who Stages Hit & Run by Model 3, Arrest Follows
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Recently, the Slidell Police Department in Louisiana arrested a man who falsely claimed he was hit by a Tesla Model 3 at a gas station.
Texas Instructor Felix Cano is Back to Win Another SkillsUSA Title
Written by Ed Attanasio
A good racehorse trainer is always looking for the next Secretariat or Sea Biscuit to win the big races and maybe the Triple Crown. In the NFL, coaches are always looking for the next GOAT like Tom Brady.