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Body Shops Focusing On Employee Retention, Development Of Entry-Level Techs


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Owners are coming up with innovative ways to attract, train and keep technicians.

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Carl’s Collision tour showcases the latest PPG refinish technologies

The PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem and PPG Moonwalk® automated mixing system helped achieve a 15% increase in key-to-key productivity.

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SEMA Washington Rally To Bring Together Lawmakers, Aftermarket Industry


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SEMA and PRI members will meet with their representatives to talk about key issues affecting the industry, including collision repair.

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Launch Tech USA Scan Tools Now Feature Access To Nissan Security Gateway

Launch Tech USA proudly announces the unveiling of access to the Nissan Security Gateway, specifically tailored for Nissan Software version 44.70, through its X-431 professional line of scan tools.

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Western News

California BAR Hosting Public Workshop On New Storage Fee Limits


Input is encouraged from auto body shops on proposed regulations that would limit storage fees.

Panasonic, Nevada Community College Team Up To Boost STEM Education


The new Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center will prepare students for careers at Tesla and Panasonic's nearby facilities.

Southwest News

Aims Community College Launches Ford ASSET Degree Program

 

The program prepares students to begin their careers in the automotive industry by gaining hands-on experience and certain Ford certifications.

Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing In Phoenix

 

The company halted testing in all U.S. cities last year after an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco.

Southeast News

Southern Governors Oppose Unionization Efforts Among Auto Workers


A statement signed by six Republican governors say unionization could disrupt their local economies.

Toyota Grants $2M For STEM Education In North Carolina


The funds are part of Toyota's Driving Possibilities program to provide PreK-12 students with access to rewarding STEM careers, including in the auto industry.

Northeast News

Maine Board Rejects Zero-Emission Vehicle Rule

 

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection received nearly 3,000 public comments on the proposed rule.

Honda North Of Massachusetts Wins Prestigious President's Award Again

 

The dealership has won the award -- the highest given to dealerships -- 16 times in the past 24 years.

Midwest News

Stellantis Cuts 200+ Supplemental Workers Amid Union Tensions


The layoffs are part of Stellantis' strategy to decrease its reliance on supplemental workers, who are typically paid less and receive fewer benefits than regular full-time employees.

GM To Shift Headquarters To Detroit's Hudson Building

 

The automaker is moving its core operations about a mile, from the riverfront view of the Renaissance Center to downtown Detroit.

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Ep. 65: Leading Forward to Solve the Technician Shortage with I-CAR


This week's guests Dara Goroff, and Arianna Sherlock talk about talent programming, Collision Careers, and how we are going to recruit and train the next generation of collision repair technicians! Enjoy the show!


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