New Auto Body and Glass Shop to Open in North Bibb County

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A vacant former car dealership in north Bibb County is getting a new owner and a makeover. Minnesota-based ABRA Auto Body and Glass bought the former BMW dealership at 111 Riverside Parkway, and spent nearly four months renovating the building, said David Kulkis, regional business development director in Atlanta

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Legislation Looks to Change Vehicle Laws

Posted by on May 7, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

In the state of Louisiana, lawmakers are attempting to change the way motorists use cellphones while driving while changing brake tag inspections to possibly two-year validity and are also talking about allowing electronic proof of insurance. Badon wasn’t sure what the bill was supposed to do for consumers and said it would only become a safety problem.

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Saint-Gobain First-Quarter 2012 Sales Increase 3.7 Percent

Posted by on May 4, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Saint-Gobain of France posted moderate growth in sales for first-quarter 2012, up 3.7 percent from first-quarter 2011, according to the latest financial report from the company.

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JN Phillips Assistant Vice President Recognized by Boston Red Sox

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Chris Howard hasn’t always worked in the auto glass industry. The JN Phillips vice president of sales started his career as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in 1994 and even roomed with Roger Clemens. This past April the Red Sox recognized Howard, along with other former players, at the 100th birthday of Fenway Park, the famed Red Sox baseball park.

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GTS Services has Signed on as a Cobalt Sponsor for Auto Glass Week

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GTS Services has become a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week 2012 set to be held this September in Louisville, Ky.

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Skoda Roomster from only 9,990 Euros

Posted by on May 3, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

The Skoda Roomster has been refreshed giving the car a more dynamic appearance especially at the front where a new redesigned wider front grille and new headlights optically widen the Roomster. The sculpted bonnet and wraparound windscreen with black A pillars and ‘floating’ roof remain, making for a car that retains an air of style, elegance and contemporary design.

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Progressive Sues Hartford, State Farm Over Auto Coverage

Posted by on May 2, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Progressive Corp. (PGR) filed patent-infringement lawsuits against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and Hartford Financial Services Group Inc

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Auto Windscreens to be Supplier for Autonet Insurance

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Auto Windscreens will be the new “preferred glass supplier” for Autonet Insurance. Autonet is an independently owned van insurance company in the United Kingdom

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Louisville Television Station Airs Hidden Camera Investigation About DNS Auto Glass

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A Louisville, Ky., television station, WAVE 3, recently aired a hidden camera investigation about insurance fraud. The station allegedly caught a sales representative employed with DNS Auto Glass attempting to file a claim with an insurance company for a windshield replacement when the windshield only suffered a small, repairable crack.

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Fewer Car Owners Seek to Change Insurers: Study

Posted by on May 1, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Fewer U.S. car owners than ever are looking to switch auto insurance carriers, even as the companies boost spending to attract new business, market research company J.D

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