Tesla has been trying to get the communications from three specific auto dealers, and today, a judge denied an appeal from those dealerships, which should force them to turn over their communications to Tesla’s legal team.

North State Custom sued Celebrity Auto of Westchester for $11.5 million because, as the shop alleged, Celebrity was an unauthorized repair shop and engaged in unlawful activity.

OEConnection announced the issuance of a patent for MyPriceLink, a service which delivers real-time dynamic list pricing on OEM collision parts based on timing and local market conditions.

A federal lawsuit accuses State Farm Auto Insurance of forcing John Eagle Collision Center in Dallas, Texas, to cut costs by using a dangerous, untested adhesive to replace a hail damaged steel roof. The complaint blames the defective car repair for crushing and burning the owners of a used 2010 Honda Fit when their car was struck in an accident.

Total revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.7 billion for one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S.