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.
Classic Collision Expands to 250 Locations with Colorado Acquisitions
The national MSO bought three collision repair centers in the Denver area.
Campbell Ford Collision Shop Partners with AkzoNobel Coatings to Bring Shop to Life
Fixed Operations Manager Marvin Dawson switched the shop to AkzoNobel and quickly found the team was as committed as he was to making it a success.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Using Auto Body Shop to Traffic Cocaine
Hakim Shabazz was convicted of hiding shipments of cocaine in gas canisters in his shop before distributing them.
Hyundai, Toyota, Honda Raise Wages Following UAW Strikes
U.S. employees of the three Asian brands' production facilities will see raises of 14%, 9% and 11%, respectively.
Former Oklahoma Dealership Owner Sentenced to Almost 11 Years for Fraud Scheme
Bobby Chris Mayes and two co-defendants were accused of falsifying customers' loan applications and bribing at least one loan officer.