Ohio Investing $15 Million in Autonomous Vehicle Corridor
Called the Smart Mobility Corridor, the stretch of road will be outfitted with high-capacity fiber optic cable that will provide data on self-driving vehicle operations.
Ohio Body Shop Helps Customer Win Aftermarket Parts Case Against Grange Insurance
Small claims court ruled that Grange does not have the right to use aftermarket parts for third-party claimants who have lease contracts that state “repairs are to be completed using genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts.”
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 10-Store Operation in Cincinnati
The new centers are located in the Ohio communities of Blue Ash, Cincinnati (two locations), Fairfield, Lebanon, Madeira, Maineville, Milford and Wilmington, with an additional location in Southgate, Ky.
South of the Square Collision to Host Open House at New Location
The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor David Gillock and Sen. Gayle Manning of North Ridgeville, and a K-9 unit and representatives from the local fire and police departments will also be on-hand to provide demonstrations of vehicle extractions.
BASF Wins Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Excellence Award
The BASF Whitehouse, Ohio, site received the award for its exceptional performance in environmental, health, safety and security.
CARSTAR Expands MSO Network in Ohio
CARSTAR Bexley is housed in a 6,000-square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio, outfitted with top-of-the-line tools, frame machines and equipment, a heated downdraft paint booth and an estimating system.
Just How Fast is Too Fast?
The Plain Dealer analysis found that troopers target drivers more intensely when they hit 10 mph over the limit.
Service King Expands in Columbus, Ohio
The addition of First Impressions Collision marks Service King’s second acquisition of 2016, following its partnership with Detroit’s Autometric Collision and its roster of nine collision repair centers.
Nagy’s Collision Centers to Host Leadership Symposium
The Leadership Symposium’s theme this year is “Leadership cannot be taught, but can be learned,” which will include eight hours of live leadership training from local leaders.
Auto Body Shops Assess 2015, Offer Outlook on 2016
For most, 2015 was a better year business-wise than 2014. But there’s always room for improvement.
CARSTAR Tim’s Collision Awarded Midwest Zone ‘Shop of the Year’ Award
CARSTAR Tim’s Collision is the flagship location for owners Jeremy and Theresa Orsky. The Orskys have been a part of CARSTAR since 2010, and now own a total of three locations in the greater Cleveland area.
Ohio Court Ruling Shields Auto Insurers from Some Consumer Claims
The ruling stems from an appeal by Farmers Insurance of Columbus in a case in which a Coshocton County couple won $30,600 in damages in a dispute over the use of OEM parts in the repair of their 2-year-old sedan.
