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On The Lighter Side: Robert Downey Jr. Turns Vintage Cars Into EVs In Trailer For New Show

Written by: Angel Sergeev, Motor1 Published May 24, 2023   The man wants to save the planet but keep his cars.
May 24, 2023

On The Lighter Side: The Biggest Impala Barn Find We’ve Ever Seen

Written by: Johnny Puckett, Motorious Published May 19, 2023   Wait until you see this hoard of Impalas! The Impala name was first used for the top of the line Chevy Bel Airs in 1958.
May 19, 2023

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of May 15-19

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
May 19, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: New Porsche Is Coming In June

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published May 17, 2023   It marks a very special anniversary… A new report from Road and Track claims Porsche will reveal a new model on June 8, 2023 to mark the 75th anniversary of the first 356 certified for road use.
May 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of May 8-12

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
May 12, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Bruce Springsteen’s 1969 Chevelle Is Up For Grabs

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published May 10, 2023   Do you want to drive like The Boss? The very car Bruce Springsteen referred to in his hit song Racing in the Street is heading to the auction block and it’s getting a lot of attention.
May 10, 2023 Autobody News Staff

From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Calculating the ROI in ‘Growing’ Your Own New Body Techs

Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published May 9, 2023 More collision repair shops are recognizing they’ll never be able to find all the experienced body technicians they will need, and they instead will need to develop one---or more---themselves.
May 9, 2023 Mike Anderson

On The Lighter Side: Mopar Muscle Car Junkyard Is Hidden In The Woods

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published May 05, 2023   This is quite the find… A newer car-themed YouTube channel has dropped a couple of shocking videos of a junkyard filled with classic Mopar muscle cars in the middle of the woods.
May 5, 2023 Mike Anderson

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of May 1-5

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
May 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Tonka Truck Collection Displayed At Aussie Museum

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published May 03, 2023   These are enjoyed by more than just kids… Like a lot of people, you likely have fond memories of playing in the backyard with your Tonka trucks as a kid.
May 3, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: World's Fastest EV Charger Is in the Works: A Full Battery in Under 15 Min

Written by: Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering Published April 27, 2023   And it's not a Tesla.
April 28, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of April 24-28

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
April 28, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Watch Police Video of Ford F-150 Lightning Fire That Caused Recall

Written by: Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published April 21, 2023   Ford paused production of the F-150 Lightning in February 2023 and issued a recall in March as a result of the sudden blaze.
April 21, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of April 17-21

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
April 21, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of April 10-14

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
April 14, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of April 3-7

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
April 7, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: This Might Be The Coolest Estate Sale Ever

Written by: Johnny Puckett, Motorious Published April 06, 2023   It’s full of historic cars! When you think of an estate sale, you might think of a musty old house or basement where you’re hoping to score some cool records and antique furniture.
April 6, 2023 Autobody News Staff

From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Giving Your Estimators the Time and Training Needed to Succeed?

Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published April 5, 2023 We at Collision Advice recently reviewed some data on the average collision repair severity in each state, and not surprisingly, it has continued to rise.
April 5, 2023 Mike Anderson

On The Lighter Side: Check Out A Bankrupt Lottery Winner’s Car Collection

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Mar. 31, 2023   Left to rot for years now, it’s a sad sight… You might fantasize about winning the lottery and all the cars you could buy as a result, but the reality is probably a lot worse than you think.
March 31, 2023 Mike Anderson

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of March 27-31

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
March 31, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Replica Ferris Bueller Ferrari Fetches Over $300K At Auction

Written by: Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Mar. 30, 2023   This one of four replica Ferrari surprised everyone at auction.
March 30, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Robert Downey Jr. Is Giving Away His Car Collection

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Mar. 24, 2023   He’s doing it in the name of fighting climate change… Like a lot of celebrities, Robert Downey Jr.
March 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of March 20-24

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
March 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: These Car Brands Have The Most Loyal Customers

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Mar. 22, 2023   Is your favorite one of them? According to a recent study conducted by S&P Global Mobility, customer brand loyalty in the automotive market has fallen for a third year in a row.
March 22, 2023 Autobody News Staff

In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories from the Week of March 13-17

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.
March 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Barn Find Hunter Bags Two Classics

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Mar. 17, 2023   If you’re interested in getting in on the barn find action, you might learn a thing or two from legend Dennis Collins.
March 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Suspected Thieves Busted After Stopping To Charge Their Tesla Getaway Car

Written by: Lulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Mar. 15, 2023   The two people were caught in their Tesla Model X at a charging station.
March 15, 2023 Autobody News Staff

On The Lighter Side: Jeremy Renner Will Give Old Buses New Life In Upcoming Disney+ Series

Written by: Anthony Alaniz, Motor1 Published Mar. 10, 2023   The Marvel actor will repurpose decommissioned government vehicles to help communities around the world.
March 10, 2023 Autobody News Staff

From the Desk of Mike Anderson: My ‘Wish List’ of Changes to Improve the Collision Repair Industry

Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published March 8, 2023 Once a year or so, I compile my “wish list” for the industry, the changes---in some cases, long-awaited changes---I’d like to see happen to help our industry.
March 8, 2023 Mike Anderson

On The Lighter Side: Hot Wheels Museum Opens In Maryland

Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Feb. 24, 2023   This would be cool to check out… A Hot Wheels museum has opened in Maryland, containing one of the most valuable collections in the world.
March 3, 2023 Mike Anderson

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