In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of Sept. 23-27

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.

GM to Lay Off 1,700 Workers Amid Kansas Plant Retooling

Most of the layoffs at GM's Fairfax Assembly plant will be temporary, but 250 temp workers' positions are being eliminated.

Regional MSO Owners Clean Shop for Sale to Consolidator

When Steve’s Auto Body was ready to sell to Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers, its financial records were in disarray.

UAW to Open Talks with Volkswagen to Secure First Contract

Workers at the Chattanooga, TN, facility voted in April to join the United Auto Workers for the first time.

Joe Hudson's Expands Southeast Presence with Acquisitions in Georgia, Mississippi

Joe Hudson's Collision Center acquired two shops in Georgia and one in Mississippi.

NWACA Working to Keep Collision Repair Members On Top of Industry Changes

The Northwest Auto Care Alliance provides monthly, quarterly and annual training opportunities for its members, including collision repairers.

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