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According to Autobody News, body shop owner gets 50 years to life for murdering customer. A California body shop owner who shot and killed a dissatisfied customer whose car never got fixed was sentenced Friday to 50-years-to-life in prison for first-

Complimentary AutoCheck vehicle history reports available on all “Breaking Bad” vehicles auctioned through ScreenBid Experian Automotive today announced that it has teamed with ScreenBid, the world’s best source for certified authentic, screen-

The disposal of shop towels addressed by EPA, according to SearchAutoParts.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says auto repair shops are one of the chief beneficiaries of a final rule having to do with disposal of shop towels. Those towels

According to The Detroit News, new recalls have been issued by Mazda and Nissan.  Two Japanese automakers on Saturday said they were recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles to address problems with faulty doors and engine problems. Mazda Motor Corp. said

According to Sub Prime Auto Finance News, Illegal use of text messages in collection triggers penalty from FTC. Panel discussions about collections at events hosted by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers sometimes stir the most attent

According to Reuters, prime auto ABS exhibiting less volatility than in prior years. Prime annualized net losses (ANL) crept up 3% in August over July’s level, showing much less of an increase during this historically weaker period, according t

According to Detroit Free Press, 9 Japanese suppliers must pay $740M in price-fixing scheme. Nine Japanese companies will pay $740 million to settle charges they fixed prices of automotive parts sold to carmakers in the U.S. The largest fines were $1

New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 1.8 percent in September 2013 to a total of 1.17 million units, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. “September 2013 new-vehicle sales represent t

According to Pursuitist, the Lamborghini Urus SUV is set to go into production. “We are working on it, and it will come, which will be good for the brand,” said Winkelmann. While there is no specific date for delivering the Urus, it’s the first