If you didn't easily find an interesting article when searching library databases, feel free to select from this curated list.
Alternately, you may browse any of these free, online trade journals and choose your articles.
2024
Stayton, Scott. “GPR Promotes Body Shop Efficiency and Cleaner Repairs.” Body Shop Business, vol. 43, no. 3, Mar. 2024, pp. 28–31. EBSCOhost. LINK
2021
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"zero emissions vehicles"
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