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In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of Aug. 21-25
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.
On the Lighter Side: Watch Tesla Cybertruck Undergo Testing On Fremont Factory Track
Written by: Dan Mihalascu, Teslarati Published August 23, 2023 Drone operator shoots Tesla Cybertruck being tested on the Fremont loop, claims it's for "battery cycling endurance.
On The Lighter Side: Jay Leno's Encounter with a Unique 1948 Ford Rat Rod
Written by: Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published August 18, 2023 A 1948 Ford Rat Rod Fusion.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of Aug. 14-18
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.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of Aug. 7-11
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.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Technical and Financial Considerations Related to Your Paint Department
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Aug. 8, 2023 Based on a question I received from an Autobody News reader, I’m going to focus my next couple of articles on refinish-related items I think you should know or think about.
On The Lighter Side: Unveiling the Enigmatic Classic Car Nest
Written by: Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published August 04, 2023 It's quite the hoard. Dennis Collins, a prominent name in the automotive industry known for his captivating videos on classic car collecting, has always been an intriguing figure in the car enthusiast community.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 31-Aug. 4
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.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 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.
On The Lighter Side: Abandoned Tesla Roadsters Removed From Crates And Headed To U.S.
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On The Lighter Side: Jay Leno Proves He’s a Viper Enthusiast
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published July 21, 2023 Mopar or no car? Many car enthusiasts absolutely worship at the feet of Jay Leno and religiously follow Jay Leno’s Garage.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 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.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 10-14
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.
‘Who Pays’ Survey Finds Shops Increasingly Billing, Being Paid for Seat Belt Inspections
Published July 7, 2023 The percentage of shops getting paid for the labor involved in inspecting seat belts and their associated components has more than tripled since the question about it first began to appear annually in the “Who Pays for What?” survey series in 2016.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 3-7
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.
On The Lighter Side: Iowa Man Launches Vintage Racing Series
This looks like low-tech fun…
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience Before, During and After Collision Repairs
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published July 5, 2023 In an earlier column, I shared part of a conversation I had with one of my teammates at Collision Advice, Sheryl Driggers, about what she sees it takes to create an extraordinary customer experience at your auto body shop.
Solving the Tech Shortage: Body Shop Owners Discuss Mentorship Programs Initiated with Support from Toby Chess
Toby Chess recalls planning a collision repair training day for about 80 high school students in Hawthorne, CA, 25 years ago.
On The Lighter Side: Fukushima Cars Are Still Rotting
Written by: Steven Symes, Motorious Published June 30, 2023 Which vehicle would you get out of there if you could? The tragedy of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan is certainly shocking, including for us gearheads.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of June 26-30
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.
On The Lighter Side: Inside Ralph Lauren's Eyebrow-Raising $350 Million Car Collection
Written by: Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published June 16, 2023 No expense spared, of course.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of June 19-23
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.
On The Lighter Side: Unveiling the Wonders of the World's Largest Road Art Auction
Written by: Motorious Published June 16, 2023 Start your collection now! Introducing the inaugural World's Largest Road Art Auction, a live, in-person celebration of the finest Road Art pieces globally, set to be held at Mecum Auctions' headquarters in Walworth, Wisconsin from June 20-25.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of June 12-16
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.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of June 5-9
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.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: How to Create a Winning Customer Experience
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published June 7, 2023 A lot of people think Collision Advice is just Mike Anderson, but I think it's important people understand it’s so much more.
On The Lighter Side: Tesla Roadsters Abandoned In China Get $2M Bid
Written by: Lulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published June 07, 2023 Remember the three brand-new Tesla Roadsters that were shipped to China in 2010 but nobody ever got them out of the containers? Well, they’re for sale, and the latest bid for the whole lot is a whopping $2 million, according to Gruber Motors, the company that is trying to help the sellers find a buyer for these automotive time capsules.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of May 29-June 2
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.
On The Lighter Side: What Was It Like To Drag Race In The 1960s?
Written by: Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious Published June 02, 2023 What a unique look into the history of drag racing! Professional drag racing today isn’t exactly the same animal it once was.
In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of May 22-26
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.
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