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On The Lighter Side: Porsche Names Paint Color After Enthusiast
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Feb. 24, 2023 This is quite the honor… Leaving a legacy behind is something a lot of people think about doing but few truly accomplish.
On The Lighter Side: Vin Diesel's Fast And Furious Dream Casting Includes Robert Downey Jr
Written by: Jacob Oliva, Motor1.com Published Feb. 17, 2023 Vin Diesel, the lead star of the popular "Fast and Furious" franchise, has revealed that he wants Robert Downey Jr.
On The Lighter Side: Philadelphia Eagles’ Darius Slay Drives A Killer Donk
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Feb. 10, 2023 You’ll either love or loathe his taste… Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay caused quite the stir when he rolled up before his team faced off against the San Francisco 49ers.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: The Customer Experience and Overworked Admin Staff
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Feb. 7, 2023 I had the privilege and honor of addressing the hundreds of professionals at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Palm Springs, CA, in January, and I wanted to share some of what I said there.
On The Lighter Side: Carroll Shelby Describes His Journey In His Own Words
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published Feb. 03, 2023 Take a moment to hear an automotive legend speak.
On The Lighter Side: Man Steals Over 50 Luxury Cars To Satisfy His 16 Girlfriends
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published on Jan. 27, 2023 We couldn’t make this up if we wanted to… We’re still trying to wrap our heads around how one man is being blamed by police for stealing more than 50 luxury cars, which he then gave to each of his 16 girlfriends.
On The Lighter Side: Recycling Yard Hides Hundreds Of Classic Cars
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published on Jan. 20, 2023 Stop looking for rural farms and start hunting for your barn finds at the city dump! If you watch some “barn find” classic car content online, you might be under the impression all the cool old cars that aren’t in the greatest condition are hidden away on rural farms in the Midwest.
On The Lighter Side: Ken Block’s Greatest Gymkhana Antics
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Jan. 13, 2023 This level of car control was virtually unheard of, it’s what made him a legend.
On The Lighter Side: Ford Highland Plant Adventure Reveals Automotive History
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Jan. 06, 2023 It’s a monument to car culture… The Ford motor company is one of the most prominent businesses in the American automotive industry today.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Alignments Too Critical for Collision Repair Shops to Not Do Them In-House
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Jan. 4, 2023 During a recent meeting I had with my SPARTAN 300 20 Group, we reviewed some vehicle crash test videos posted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, like this one showing a side crash test of a 2022 Toyota Corolla.
On The Lighter Side: Ford’s Supercar Scares Jimmy Fallon
Written by Johnny Puckett, Motorious Published Dec. 29, 2022 It’s funny watching celebrities lose their cool when they get strapped into a race car.
On The Lighter Side: Arizona Grinch Gets Pulled Over In The Carpool Lane
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious Published Dec. 21, 2022 It’s that time of the year when people are using inflatable Christmas decorations to game the HOV lane restrictions… A rather odd situation involving someone transporting Dr.
On the Lighter Side: A Millionaire's Abandoned Classic Car Collection
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Dec. 16, 2022 These trucks may soon get back on the road.
On The Lighter Side: Gas Monkey Garage Uncovers Some Rare Classics
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Dec. 7, 2022 You might not even recognize this Lamborghini… Gas Monkey garage has uncovered quite a few crazy cars of the classic variety over the years of operation.
More Auto Body Shops Being Paid for Diagnostic Test Drives Before Repairs
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published Dec. 6, 2022 While test driving a vehicle after repairs has long been a fairly standard practice---even before some ADAS calibrations made it a requirement---more auto body shops are billing for the time spent on this procedure, and the number of shops recognizing the need to perform a diagnostic test drive some vehicle prior to repairs is also growing.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Itemizing the Vehicle Prep Steps Necessary Prior to ADAS Calibrations?
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Itemizing Vehicle Prep Steps Necessary Prior to ADAS Calibrations? Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Dec.
On The Lighter Side: Tesla Chief Designer Says His Favorite Design Is A Still-Unseen Secret Project
Written by Sebastien Bells, CARSCOOPS Published Dec. 2, 2022 Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s chief designer for more than a decade, says that the work he’s most excited about hasn’t yet seen the light of day.
On The Lighter Side: Tesla Takes First Step in Motorsports, Sponsors Texas A&M EV Racing Team
On The Lighter Side: Tesla Takes First Step in Motorsports, Sponsors Texas A&M EV Racing Team Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Nov.
Veteran’s Wife in Minnesota Receives NABC Recycled Ride
Published Nov. 16, 2022 Nov. 14, the spouse of a Minnesota veteran received a vehicle to provide their family independence and the ability to work and take care of themselves, thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, along with car donor Allstate and collision repair partner Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: What You’re Missing by Not Researching Battery Disconnect and Reconnect Procedures
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Nov. 8, 2022 During a recent collision industry seminar I was teaching, I asked if there were any technicians in the class, and several people raised their hands.
Compact WD-40 Precision Pen Debuted at SEMA Show
When most people think of the WD-40 Brand, what typically comes to mind is the company’s iconic blue and yellow can with a red top that contains the Original WD-40 Formula, a staple in most body shops across the country.
How Virginia Tire Aims to Get More Women into Auto Repair
Written by Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP News Published Nov. 4, 2022 McLean, VA-based Virginia Tire & Auto started a recruiting campaign in January specifically to attract more women to the auto repair business.
On The Lighter Side: Buried Mercedes Found In California Mansion Backyard
On the Lighter Side: Buried Mercedes Found In California Mansion Backyard Written by Steven Symes, Motorious Published Oct.
On The Lighter Side: Cars From The Richard Rawlings Car Collection
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published Oct. 21, 2022 Coming from Gas Monkey Garage and Fast N' Loud, our expectations are very high for what Richard Rawlings choose to put in his garage.
More Shops Being Paid For Clearing A Driver’s Personal Data From A Total Loss Vehicle; Latest ‘Who Pays’ Survey Now Open Through October
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published Oct. 04, 2022 Phone synching with a vehicle results in it becoming almost the equivalent of a cell phone on wheels – so shops are increasingly offering to erase all that personal data for a customer whose vehicle has been declared a total loss.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Now is Not the Time for Collision Repairers to Give Up on OEM Certifications
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Sept. 23, 2022 I’ve recently started to get a lot of phone calls and questions from shops when I’m doing seminars asking, “Mike, should I renew my shop’s OEM certifications?” I say the answer is absolutely yes.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Your Auto Body Shop Needs to Provide Consumers ‘Social Proof’ You’re Their Best Choice
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Sept. 08, 2022 When I was in Chicago recently, I had an opportunity to go to lunch with Nick Schoolcraft and Tina Biancalana from Phoenix Solutions Group, which offers marketing and strategic solutions for collision repair businesses.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Don’t Let Higher Sales Take Your Eye Off the Ball
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Aug. 10, 2022 There’s an expression I’ve been thinking about in relation to the collision repair industry: “Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Collision Repair Shops Play Vital Role in Helping Reduce Vehicle-Related Deaths
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Jul. 05, 2022 I read a sobering article in The Washington Post recently that I think offers some insights into where vehicle technology is likely headed.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: 3 Phrases I’ve Heard with Potential Power in the Collision Repair Industry
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Jun. 06, 2022 I’ve recently heard three people I respect in the collision repair industry each quote a different phrase that really resonated with me.
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