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Top 5 Stories of the Week: Rivian Launches Technical Trades Program for Future Technicians at New Georgia Plant

February 25, 2024

COLLISION REPAIR NEWS: THE TOP SOURCE OF REGIONAL & NATIONAL STORIES

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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.

Rivian Launches Technical Trades Program for Future Technicians at New Georgia Plant 

 

The students will eventually build the company's next generation of EVs at its second U.S. manufacturing plant.

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Regional Auto Insurance Carriers Outshine National Giants In Insurer Report Card 

 

Six of the nation's largest auto insurance companies received an overall grade of "C-" or lower.

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CAA Glendale/Foothill Chapter Introduces President Andrew Batenhorst, Discusses SCRS Blend Study 

 

The meeting brought together the collision repair industry in the region for education and networking.

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Biden Administration To Adjust EV Transition Goals Amid Industry Concerns 

 

In March, the EPA is expected to announce lower targets for EVs' share of new car sales by the end of the decade.

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Collision Repair Industry To Be Influenced By Supply Chain, Vehicle Complexity In 2024 

 

CIECA's first webinar of the year focused on the trends repairers should keep an eye on in 2024.

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