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New CA Teacher Has PHS Body Shop Back on Road
The Petaluma High School automotive technology program based in Petaluma, CA, is beginning to run smoothly, but new instructor Keith Benson wants more.
Contra Costa College’s Collision Repair Program Receives Partnership
Students and instructors of the automotive department’s collision program can expect to see changes to the shop and the learning curriculum for the coming years.
CA Department of Insurance Arrests Suspects in $500K Fraud Ring
Investigators from the California Department of Insurance, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol have arrested four suspects for alleged involvement in an organized auto fraud ring reportedly costing insurers $500,000.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in WA
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Tacoma, WA.
Contra Costa College and Its Dean Shine at SEMA 2019
Contra Costa College’s dean of its collision repair school Laura Salas had a great time at SEMA 2019 when her school was awarded a grant from the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in addition to gaining national acclaim for her involvement in an all-female car build sponsored by Girls Garage.
CA Court Issues Final Ruling on Glenn v. Hyundai Lawsuit
California District Court judge has issued a final ruling in the Billy Glenn v. Hyundai exploding sunroof lawsuit.
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Structure Damaged in Billings, MT, South Side Fire on Sunday, Nov. 17
The investigation will continue to determine the cause of a structure fire that damaged an auto body collision repair shop at 3050 First Avenue South on the Billings, MT, South Side on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Budco in La Grande, OR, Tricks Out Trucks With Custom Paint Creations
It's hard to miss the purple logging truck driven by Alex "Tater" Opdahl for Whitco Inc., a trucking company owned by Rick and Barb Whitcomb in Kamiah, Idaho.
Happy Hour During AAPEX Highlights YANG’s Progress
On Nov. 6, the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) held its Annual Networking Happy Hour at the Yardbird Southern Table and Bar, inside the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
Two Veterans Get Benevolence Cars From Mike’s Auto Body
On Nov. 8, Mike’s Auto Body celebrated Veteran's Day at its Fairfield, CA, location a few days early by presenting two completely refurbished vehicles to active military families who are stationed at Travis Air Force Base.