In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 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.

Toyota Faces Lawsuit Over Hydrogen-Powered Car Difficulties

Owners and lessees of the Toyota Mirai say a lack of refueling stations and increasing hydrogen fuel costs make the car "unusable" for everyday driving.

Contra Costa's Collision Engineering Program Focuses on Whole Person Learning

One of the first schools to adopt the Collision Engineering program, Contra Costa College, just graduated four more new techs.

GM Halts Production at One Plant, Delays Restart at Another

Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri is paused due to a supplier strike, while Michigan's Orion Township EV factory will reopen later due to a slowdown in demand.

Penske Acquires 'World's Largest' Ford Dealership in Michigan

Bill Brown Ford sold more Fords than any other in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and is an 18-time winner of the Ford President's Award.

Collison Repair Instructor Has Unique Methods to Promote Industry to Potential New Techs

Students have to see collision repair can be a lucrative, fulfilling career -- but they also expect benefits and adequate pay.

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