Oklahoma House passes bill to cap storage fees for total loss vehicles

May 9, 2025 | Legal

The Oklahoma House passed an amended bill Thursday that will cap storage fees for total loss vehicles at $39 for gas vehicles and $125 a…

Rivian announces construction of supplier park near main Illinois plant

May 9, 2025 | Announcements

Rivian announced Monday a $120 million investment for the construction of a supplier park near its Normal, Illinois plant. A press release says the company…

Iowa governor signs auto glass AOB bill

May 9, 2025 | Announcements | Business Practices | Collision Repair

Iowa’s governor has signed an assignment of benefits (AOB) bill that also requires calibrations for vehicles with ADAS. SF573 would prohibit a motor vehicle glass…

U.S. House approves resolutions to scrap California’s future gas-powered vehicle sales ban

May 9, 2025 | Legal

Congress is one step closer to barring California from enforcing its own emissions standards and banning sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The House passed…

Mirka says its first U.S. production facility will improve lead times and availability for North America shops

May 8, 2025 | Announcements | Market Trends

Mirka has opened its first production facility in the United States, a move that it says will drastically improve lead times and product availability for…

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