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Rivian Secures $6.6 Billion Federal Loan for Georgia EV Plant

The plant is expected to produce the company’s R2 and R3 EV models, create 7,500 jobs, and expand Rivian’s footprint in the competitive EV market.
Autobody News Staff
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Western State Auto Shop Operators Saw Several New Laws in 2024, With More to Come

EV mandates, consumer data privacy and even license plates were debated in some states in 2024, and are on the docket again going into 2025.
Paul Hughes
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Rivian CEO: Dealer Laws Block Consumer Choice

RJ Scaringe said laws that were created to protect dealerships are now barriers for EV makers' direct-to-consumer sales models.
Autobody News Staff
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Returning EV Lease Volume Set to Spike 230% by 2026

As the share of EV purchases that are leased continues to rise, the number being returned will too in the near future.
Autobody News Staff
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Trump Names Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary Nominee

Industry insiders anticipate the former congressman's leadership may signal a slowing of the transition to EVs.
Autobody News Staff
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EV Collision Claims Rise as National Policy Changes Expected

A new report from Mitchell showed claims severity for all vehicles -- EVs, hybrids and ICE -- fell year-over-year in Q3.
Brian Bradley
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Rivian, Volkswagen Finalize Joint Venture to Revolutionize EV Software

The joint venture, first announced in June, will use Rivian's proficiency in simplifying vehicle electronics and VW's capital to launch new models.
Autobody News Staff
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Toyota Exec Calls California EV Mandates ‘Impossible to Meet’

California's regulations, which have been adopted by 12 other states, require 35% of new vehicles sold in 2026 to be zero-emission.
Autobody News Staff
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How the 2024 Presidential Election Might Affect the Collision Repair Industry

Bob Redding, lobbyist for the Automotive Service Association, offered early insights into what the recent election could mean.
Brian Bradley
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I-CAR Brings Virtual Reality Training to 2024 SEMA Show

I-CAR's VR training is in development to provide hands-on instruction in EV repair in a risk-free environment.
Autobody News Staff

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