In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of March 27-31

These were the top five collision repair news stories published on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.

Mike-Anderson-Spartan-groupMike Anderson’s ‘Spartans’ Group Offers Shops Coaching, Comparison, Camaraderie

Mike Anderson of Collision Advice is well-known in the collision repair industry. Last year, he launched a new 20 Group, called the Spartans. Autobody News asked him about what spurred the change, and how a collision repair business can become---and benefit from---being a Spartan.

Read the full article here.

Robert-Downey-Jr-car-collection-giveawayOn The Lighter Side: Robert Downey Jr. Is Giving Away His Car Collection

Like a lot of celebrities, Robert Downey Jr. has acquired quite the expensive and extensive car collection. And despite the guy supposedly just loving his many rides, he’s pledged to give them all away to fund climate change initiatives. 

Read the full article here.

Carvana-New-York-vending-machineCarvana Launches Car Vending Machine in New York

Carvana on March 29 debuted its newest car vending machine near Long Island, located in Garden City, NY. The state-of-the-art steel and glass structure stands eight stories tall with a 27-vehicle capacity.

Read the full article here.

most-expensive-cars-to-insure-2023The Most Expensive Cars to Insure in 2023

The Guides Auto Team recently determined the 10 most expensive car makes to insure along with why they have high average premiums, as well as the cheapest car makes to insure.

Read the full article here.

bad-driving-habits-surveyTerrifying Truth: It's Getting Scarier on America's Roadways

Consumers fear drivers are faster, more aggressive and more reckless compared to 2022. They are right. New research from Nationwide shows dangerous driving behavior has not improved since last year. In fact, it has reached alarming highs.

Read the full article here.

Abby Andrews

Online & Web Content Editor
Abby Andrews is the editor of Autobody News.

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