Rivian Announces $500 Million Investment from Ford
In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s skateboard platform.

Philadelphia Collision Center Commits to Investing $15,000 Per Year for Training
The collision repair center sends its technical team to workshops and courses around the country sponsored by I-CAR, Assured Performance Network, Mercedes-Benz, and other private trade schools for the industry.
Ford to Triple Investment in Semi-Autonomous Technology
Automaker is developing two new features, Traffic Jam Assist and Fully Active Park Assist, as it continues to expand its Ford Smart Mobility plan.
PPG Completes $7.8M Investment at Global Paint and Coatings R&D Hub
The upgrades to the facility include increased laboratory and testing space and upgraded equipment that improves the technical capabilities of the company’s primary R&D facility for paint and coatings.
Technical: Plastic Repair
Since the cost of plastic repair equipment is relatively low, the return on investment is fairly quick. So take a look at adhesive plastic repair and plastic welding.

Technical: Aluminum – Just Another Change
The collision industry has faced and adapted to many changes over the years, and aluminum is just the latest one.
