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PA Tech Center Students To Rebuild, Operate Food Truck
Written by Amy Marchiano, Republican-Herald
Students at both Schuylkill Technology Centers are working to outfit a former Tastykake delivery truck into a food truck to take to local venues.
Driverless Cars Have Balky Start in CT
Written by Bill Cummings, Hearst Connecticut Media
Self-driving cars could be on the road in large numbers sooner than anyone expected---possibly by 2021---even if public support for autonomous vehicles appears to be dropping.
State’s Visit to PA County Career & Technical Center Highlights Training for In-Demand Jobs
Written by Mike Crowley, The Meadville TribuneThe Crawford County Career & Technical Center in Meadville, PA, took center stage Sept. 11 as a group of state and local officials toured the facility, stopping to see nearly all of the school’s 17 programs and to talk with teachers and students along the way.
Brockton, MA, Auto Body Shop Employee Tied Up, Business Robbed
Written by Cody Shepard, The EnterpriseAn employee of a Brockton, MA, auto body shop arrived to work Sept. 12 and received an unwelcome surprise---he was tied up and the shop was robbed, police said.
Body Shop’s Lawsuit Against Fayette County, PA, Commissioner Dismissed
Written by Mark Hofmann, Herald-Standard
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by a Fayette County, PA, auto body shop against a county commissioner.
Operations of Autonomous Shuttle Launched At University of Buffalo
Robotic Research and its partner, Local Motors, have initiated operations of the OLLI autonomous, electric shuttle at the University of Buffalo in New York, the company announced Sept. 4.
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NABC Presents 5 Restored Vehicles to NJ Veterans
On Wednesday, August 29, a group of New Jersey military veterans experienced a life-changing event--- the presentation of a car to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families---thanks to the National Auto Body Council, GEICO Insurance Company and four New Jersey collision repair facilities.
Maaco Collision Repair Hosts Event Supporting Substance Abuse Recovery in MA
Written by Marc Larocque, The EnterpriseInstead of turning to drugs and alcohol, organizers of an event on August 25 allowed participants to break out the spray cans.
AAA Auto Body Repair Network Adds North Amherst Motors in MA
North Amherst Motors recently announced it has joined the AAA Auto Repair Network as an AAA Auto Body Shop.
Moody’s Collision Center in Scarborough, ME, Gives Gift of Transportation
Written by Duke Harrington, Scarborough LeaderA Scarborough, ME, single mom in need and her children are getting around a little easier thanks to the timely gift of a car.