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DIAMOND SPRINGS, Calif., November 13, 2026 — SaunaCloud, a manufacturer of custom infrared saunas, has been featured in a November 6 article on Learn Muscles, the education platform developed by chiropractor, author and educator Dr. Joe Muscolino.

RICHMOND, Texas – November 13, 2026 – RestoPros of West Houston, a mold remediation and water damage restoration company licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), today launched a Spanish-language version of its website and full bilingual service for homeowners and businesses across West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg. Spanish-speaking customers can now handle every step of a water or mold job in Spanish, from the first emergency call through inspection, remediation, rebuilding and the insurance claim.

CHINA — November 13, 2026 — Deyang Rata Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced its RATA-1800KW 10.5kV Containerized Resistive AC Load Bank, a medium-voltage power testing system developed for gas-engine power plants and other electrical infrastructure applications. The system is designed to absorb surplus active power during sudden load rejection in island-mode power generation, while also supporting controlled load testing of generators, transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and related electrical equipment.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 13, 2026 - VivoSim Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVS) and Chemveda Life Sciences are moving human-tissue testing earlier in AI-driven drug development. Chemveda designs and synthesizes AI-generated molecules, while VivoSim evaluates their safety, efficacy and mechanism in 3D human liver and intestinal tissue while the compounds can still be redesigned. That timing addresses a central risk of generative drug discovery: its most promising molecules are often entirely new, meaning no human liver or intestine has encountered them before.

FREEPORT, IL - November 11, 2026 – Frank Jewelers has won the Jewelry Store category of the 2026 Best of the Region Community's Choice Awards, presented by The Journal-Standard. This is the 25th year that area residents have voted Frank Jewelers as the region's best jewelry store.

New agreements with global chemical distributor Brenntag and Mexico-based GrafnoMex target growing demand for graphene-enhanced lubricants, industrial cooling and energy-efficiency technologies.

DALLAS, Texas, November 13, 2026 - Seven public companies are pursuing growth across road construction, healthcare management, financial technology, industrial cooling, mineral exploration and consumer products. This roundup leads with Verde Resources’ pavement test results, Water Technologies’ healthcare acquisition, AtlasClear’s expanding clearing network and Healixa’s first cooling system delivery.

Ohio, USA - November 13, 2026 - Estate planning has long been measured with a fairly simple question: Do you have one?

OKLAHOMA CITY, United States — November 13, 2026 — Dash Cellular Repair, a premier electronics and mobile device repair provider in central Oklahoma, continues to set the standard for rapid, affordable technology restoration across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Serving residents, students, military personnel near Tinker AFB, and local businesses from four strategic storefronts, the company specializes in same-day repairs for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming consoles.

Los Angeles, CA, United States – November 13, 2026 — Prime Medical Evaluators is pleased to recognize Dr. Manuel Urteaga, D.C., a Doctor of Chiropractic, college professor, small business owner, and candidate for the Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees, Area 3, in the November 3, 2026 election.

Los Angeles, CA, United States – November 13, 2026 — Prime Medical Evaluators is proud to welcome Dr. Nasim Aghayan, D.C., Q.M.E., a California-licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Qualified Medical Evaluator with more than 11 years of clinical experience, to its distinguished network of physicians. Dr. Aghayan brings extensive expertise in musculoskeletal injuries, functional limitations, spinal conditions, rehabilitation, and evidence-based medical evaluation.

Fullerton, CA, United States – November 13, 2026 — Prime Medical Evaluators proudly welcomes Dr. Cecilia Y. Chan Place, D.C., Q.M.E., an accomplished Doctor of Chiropractic and California Qualified Medical Evaluator, to its distinguished network of medical-legal professionals. With more than 23 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chan Place brings extensive expertise in occupational injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, personal injury evaluation, impairment assessment, and workers' compensation medicine.

Los Angeles, CA, United States – November 13, 2026 – Prime Medical Evaluators is proud to announce the addition of Steven Wang, M.D., M.P.H., a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine, to its distinguished panel of physicians. With advanced fellowship training in interventional spine and sports medicine, extensive experience treating musculoskeletal injuries, and a multidisciplinary background in rehabilitation and pain management, Dr. Wang further strengthens Prime Medical Evaluators' commitment to providing objective, comprehensive, and defensible Qualified Medical Evaluations throughout California.

Reedley, CA, United States – November 13, 2026 — Prime Medical Evaluators is proud to announce the addition of Lance Y. Zimmerman, Ph.D., Q.M.E., an experienced licensed psychologist and Qualified Medical Evaluator, to its distinguished network of healthcare professionals. With more than a decade of experience in clinical psychology, psychological assessment, counseling, disability evaluation, and behavioral healthcare, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive expertise to Prime Medical Evaluators and California’s workers’ compensation and medical-legal community.

MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM – November 13, 2026 – BacklinkUpSEO, a link-building platform based in the United Kingdom, is providing businesses, digital marketing agencies and website owners with access to guest posting opportunities, backlink placements and SEO packages through its online platform. The service is designed to help website owners explore external publishing opportunities and develop link-building strategies based on their industry, website requirements and search visibility objectives.

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — November 13, 2026 — A North Las Vegas entrepreneur and community media founder is taking his place on the global technology stage. Christian Vela, founder of La Pulga – La Voz Latina, has been selected to serve as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards 2027 , an internationally recognized program presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of CES.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2026 - Avtron Power Solutions (a trading name of NJ Froment & Co Ltd), a business unit of Legrand and a long‑established British manufacturer of market‑leading power testing equipment, has announced plans to expand its U.K. operations to a significantly larger facility at Morley Way, Peterborough.

Heshan, China - November 13, 2026 - MSDA, a professional commercial office chair supplier, has officially launched its annual flagship product: the UNO 663 Ergonomic Leather Chair Series.

While continuing to maintain steady growth in their domestic business, Kinghelm and Slkor (www.slkoric.com) are treating overseas markets as a new growth point and developing a third growth engine. Today, overseas engineers and procurement staff are accustomed to finding suppliers through Google, professional platforms, and even AI models. Companies that are easier to find, has more complete information, and has a more trustworthy brand will have a greater chance of receiving inquiries. Following this idea, under the leadership of General Manager Song Shiqiang, the International Department team has gradually developed a set of overseas digital marketing strategies, from standalone websites and search optimization to content operations and platform onboarding.

West Chester, Pennsylvania - November 13, 2026 - MakeAndUpdate, a one-person web design studio based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, just rolled out GPT Business, a service that helps small businesses claim their business in ChatGPT and set up and manage a ChatGPT Business workspace for their team. It follows OpenAI's November 10, 2026 launch of Businesses in ChatGPT, a beta that lets a company claim and manage its profile through a new tool called Business Hub.

SINTRA, PORTUGAL - November 13, 2026 - A photograph of Pena Palace may first draw someone to Sintra. The visit can then open into a story that brings a building to life, a Portuguese dish discovered over lunch, or a coastal view shared with friends. For travellers comparing private Sintra tours, these are the experiences that Yes, You Deserve builds its days around.

Savannah, Georgia - November 13, 2026 - The Pulp House Publishing has officially announced the simultaneous release of five children’s titles by author Michael D. Ayres: Magic Dragon’s Wing, The Buck with the Backward Antlers, THE BEAK PEOPLE, Why Does the Willow Weep?, and Have You Ever Wondered Why?. Written primarily for children ages 6 to 10 and intended for shared family reading, the collection presents gentle narratives centered on emotional resilience, natural curiosity, personal growth, and individual self-acceptance.

SAN DIEGO, CA - November 13, 2026 - CG Formulas, a herbal body care company rooted in generations of Moo Doe knowledge, is expanding awareness of its traditional conditioning formulas through its Signature Series, Vital Step Collection, and herbal soaks.

Düsseldorf, Germany - November 13, 2026 - QR Master offers an Enterprise plan for organizations that manage QR codes across products, campaigns, and business locations. The plan brings together tools for creating QR codes, updating destinations, reviewing scan activity, and connecting QR workflows to business applications.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany - November 13, 2026 - DJ Leonardo Aquino marks two decades in professional DJing in 2026. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Aquino has built a career across club performances, weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. He has accompanied more than 2,000 events and is available for bookings throughout Germany and internationally, including destination weddings and corporate events abroad.

Fremont, California, United States - November 13, 2026 - From Byadgi, a family-rooted Indian spice brand based in Fremont, California, publishes third-party lab results for every batch of spice it sells, with a QR code on each pouch that opens the report for that batch. Through January 5, 2027, the brand is also offering 50% off its full range of single-origin spices and spice gift sets, including Black Friday weekend, November 27 to 30.

HOUSTON, TX - November 13, 2026 - This Black Friday, Pocket Perfume is running its biggest deal ever: buy two solid perfume sticks, get two free. From Thanksgiving Day, November 26, through Sunday, November 29, the offer is applied automatically at checkout with no code needed, and from Cyber Monday, November 30, through Wednesday, December 2, every stick and bundle is 40% off.

NEW YORK - November 13, 2026 - EYERZ today announced its 2-in-1 rechargeable hand warmers as an early standout for the 2026 Black Friday tech gift list, designed for commuters, dog walkers, and professionals who spend their mornings bracing against the cold. As temperatures drop across the U.S., the challenge for daily commuters is finding warmth that doesn’t require carrying heavy gear or sacrificing the use of their hands.

Waco, Texas - November 12, 2026 - Eclipse Auto Spas, an automotive protection shop on Franklin Avenue in Waco, offers window tinting in Waco for drivers who want a cooler, more private cabin while staying within Texas window tint rules. The shop installs front window tint, full vehicle tint and windshield visor strips, and it also provides paint protection film, ceramic coating, vinyl wraps, paint correction and auto detailing.

Wilmington, DE - November 12, 2026 - ATTOM reported that 8,040 of 269,195 U.S. homes in foreclosure in Q4 2026 were "zombie" properties—homes abandoned before foreclosure was completed. Their share fell to 3% from 3.3% in Q3, while counts rose in 29 states.

PORTLAND, Ore. - November 12, 2026 - Platinum Lending Solutions, a locally owned, women-owned mortgage brokerage, helps homebuyers and homeowners across Portland’s westside make informed financing decisions through clear explanations, access to multiple lenders and guidance tailored to their circumstances.

London, United Kingdom - November 12, 2026 - AK Stuudio LTD, a London-based software company, today announced the availability of Gymsly, a fitness management software platform built for gyms, health clubs, yoga studios, Pilates studios, CrossFit boxes, dance studios, martial arts academies and personal trainers. Gymsly brings membership management, class scheduling, billing, access control, staff payroll and member communication into a single web dashboard, with a companion member app on iOS, Android and the web.

Aventura, FL - November 12, 2026 - Style Site Optical and Aventura eye doctor Dr. Teresita Bollar today announced the first Dita and Miu Miu trunk show ever held at the optical. The one-day event takes place Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 19013 Biscayne Blvd in Aventura. Guests receive an exclusive 20% discount on their entire order during event hours.

Brooklyn, NY - November 12, 2026 - Nationwide Plumbers, a top-rated New York plumbing company with a 4.9-star rating from 355 Google reviews, has released a winter checklist to help homeowners, landlords and building managers across the five boroughs prepare their plumbing and heating systems for cold weather. The company, which has served New York City since 1984, says many of the emergency calls it receives each winter involve problems that could have been caught in the fall.

CALGARY, AB - November 12th, 2026 - The best Black Friday Mac deals are easiest to find when you compare every retailer’s price for the exact same Mac. Best Mac Prices does that in one place, showing what B&H Photo, Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama and Expercom charge for a specific MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Mac mini configuration, down to the chip, memory and storage, next to Apple’s own price. Shoppers can see which retailer has the lowest listed price before Black Friday on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30.

Dublin, OH - November 12, 2026 - Daniel Z. Blanton is the owner of Exterior Alliance, a family-owned roofing and siding company based on Commerce Parkway in Dublin, Ohio. The company has worked on homes and businesses across Central Ohio for more than a decade.

HOLLYWOOD, FL - November 12, 2026 - Zin Home will feature its Black Friday furniture sale in the Zin Home mobile app for iPhone and Android. Shoppers can browse the family-owned retailer’s collection of more than 20,000 furnishings and décor items, compare prices and save pieces while standing in the room they plan to furnish. The free app brings product photos, available options and dimensions together, whether the purchase is a side table for a first apartment or a dining table for holiday guests.

November 12, 2026 - Brain Sensei is offering PM PrepCast customers one month of free access to its self-paced PMP® Exam Prep Course. The offer gives candidates looking for a PM PrepCast alternative a way to keep studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam after PrepCast closes. PM PrepCast says its customer accounts and online exam simulator will become inaccessible on December 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Fairfax, VA - November 12, 2026 - As AI makes custom software faster and cheaper to build, Agentic Software Inc. today launched a program to replace companies' SaaS subscriptions with software they own. A company names a subscription it pays for every month, and within a few days Agentic builds a free working prototype of the company's own version, shaped around how its team actually works.

New York, USA - November 12, 2026 - Gourmet Ads, the food-focused advertising company, today launched the 10 Million Recipes segment, a single Contextual Targeting segment covering up to 10 million recipe pages across the internet. It is the first segment built on the company's re-engineered segment architecture, with more large-scale segments to follow next year.

Tulsa, Oklahoma - November 12, 2026 - Clover National LLC, a veteran-owned Tulsa pet waste removal and pooper scooper company, today introduced the Clean Ground Protocol™: weekly dog waste removal plus an EPA-registered antimicrobial sanitizer applied at label rates under Oklahoma Antimicrobial License #10634. Available metro-wide now, it targets the bacteria and fecal odor scooping leaves behind.

Buffalo, New York - November 12, 2026 - Upstormed has entered a period of sustained growth across its three core areas of operation: real estate, music, and book publishing. The company, founded and led by Jonathan Anthony Burkett, describes its current trajectory as one defined not only by commercial expansion but by a deeper understanding of the audience it serves and the message it carries. With a global community of followers, readers, and listeners, Upstormed is positioning itself as a platform where creative expression and practical enterprise work in tandem.

MUNICH, Germany - November 12th, 2026 - Conow, an AI-native digital energy ecosystem brand created in partnership with global AI cloud platform service provider Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), announces one of its biggest Black Friday promotions for the German market. From November 7 to December 5, 2026, homeowners can enjoy exclusive discounts of up to €357 across the full lineup of Tuya-powered plug-and-play energy storage systems.

Jacksonville, Florida - November 12, 2026 - Jax Humor, the Jacksonville-focused local guide and merch brand, has published its 2026 guide to what's open on Thanksgiving Day in Jacksonville. The guide sorts more than 30 restaurants open on Thursday, Nov. 26, by area, from downtown steakhouses to brunch spots at the Beaches.

Ponca City, Oklahoma - November 12, 2026 - Party Rental Wire, a new online news source built for party and event rental businesses, is now live at partyrentalwire.com . It's written for inflatable operators, tent and event companies, and table and chair rental owners.

LOS ANGELES - November 12, 2026 - Battery shoppers rarely see this many reasons to buy in one place. WattCycle, a maker of deep cycle LiFePO4 batteries and home energy products, has opened its Black Friday sale with up to 60% off every product on its official website, from home battery backup systems to trolling motor or RV batteries and hybrid inverters.

PHOENIX, AZ - November 12, 2026 - U.S. credit card balances reached $1.285 trillion in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of $22 billion from the previous quarter and $52 billion from a year earlier, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.USBankruptcyHelp.com’s U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Statistics page gives users the latest New York Fed data in charts and tables, including credit card balances, credit limits, available credit, and credit card delinquency trends over time.

BANGKOK - November 11, 2026 - Thailand's wellness market grew to $42.7 billion in 2024, up 10.1% from the previous year, according to the Global Wellness Institute. Wellness tourism spending rose 36.4% over the same period. Bangkok sits at the centre of that growth, drawing visitors from across Asia and Europe who arrive expecting access to medical and recovery services that match the standard they would find at home.

LONDON, United Kingdom - November 11, 2026 - Lothbury Research has published a case study on Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) and its pending US$1.05 billion acquisition of Resulticks Global Companies Pte. Limited.

NEW YORK - November 11, 2026 - Arspura has launched E-PUROS, a 2-in-1 Oral Care Water Filter, on Kickstarter, bringing technology long used in professional medical and dental settings into everyday homes.

Singapore - November 11, 2026 - FundedTrading, a prop firm review and comparison platform operated by FinMedia Group, has announced a partnership with PropAccount.com, the white-label prop firm technology provider powered by FPFX Tech. The two companies were both recognised at the London Prop Trading Expo Awards 2026, where FundedTrading received Best Prop Firm Comparison Platform and PropAccount.com received Best White Label Prop Trading Solution.

Distinctive Home Automation reports a 14% increase in its New York Lutron projects from January through November 2026 to date, compared with the same period in 2025. The projects span new residential construction and renovations. Alongside the increase, the company is outlining practical considerations for personalized lighting and shading, including system compatibility, household routines, and installation requirements.

Singapore - November 11, 2026 - FundedTrading, a prop firm review and comparison platform operated by FinMedia Group, has been named Best Prop Firm Comparison Platform at the London Prop Trading Expo Awards 2026. The award was presented on 22 October 2026 at Old Billingsgate in London, ahead of the two-day London Prop Trading Expo.

Portland, Oregon - November 11, 2026 - Executive ENM, an auto restyling and window tint shop in the Jennings Lodge area of Clackamas County, offers STEK and SolarFX window tinting and has set out what state law allows before drivers choose a shade.

Fresno, California - November 11, 2026 - Saints Auto Glass has set out the steps of its windshield replacement process for drivers as tule fog season approaches in the San Joaquin Valley. The auto glass shop also offers rock chip repair, door window replacement, back window replacement, side mirror replacement and window regulator replacement.

Euless, Texas - November 11, 2026 - Blessed Touches Detailing offers paint protection film coverage options for local drivers preparing for Thanksgiving travel. The shop also provides ceramic coating, paint correction, window tinting, colored and satin PPF, auto detailing and mobile detailing.

Tucson, Arizona - November 11, 2026 - Car Kulture Detail offers window tinting in Tucson and is publishing the state's tint limits so drivers know the rules before they choose a film. National Weather Service 1991 to 2020 normals put Tucson's average November high at 75.1 degrees Fahrenheit and count 21 days at 100 degrees or more in June.

York, Pennsylvania - November 11, 2026 - Teddys Detail, a mobile detailing and ceramic coating business based at 612 Vander Ave, offers ceramic coating packages for local drivers getting their vehicles ready for winter. The shop lists 5+ year and 7+ year packages that use Nasiol coating products and include protection for paint and exterior surfaces, glass, trim and plastic, and wheel faces.

McKinney, Texas - November 11, 2026 - Sparkle & Shine Auto Spa offers window tinting in McKinney for drivers who want to know the Texas tint limits before choosing a shade. The shop's tint page lists a Front Two Package, a Whole Car Tint Package and a Visor Tinting Add-On, and the state sets separate limits for the windows beside the driver and for the windshield.

Folsom, California - November 11, 2026 - Moro Auto Spa offers window tinting in Folsom for drivers who want XPEL ceramic film on their side glass, and the shop also installs windshield protection film, paint protection film, ceramic coating, paint correction, car detailing and vinyl wraps.

Rosenberg, Texas - November 11, 2026 - Auto Protection Studio offers ceramic coating packages to daily drivers in Fort Bend County and also offers windshield protection film, two services that protect different parts of a vehicle.

Land O' Lakes, Florida, United States – November 11, 2026 – PrepSolution today announced the launch of animated video courses for every major human resources certification exam on its platform. The courses cover SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, and aPHR, and early candidates have already described them as one of the most effective parts of their prep.

Tampa, Florida, United States – November 11, 2026 – Typical Prep today announced that the Doctor of Physical Therapy programs at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, and Florida International University (FIU) in Miami have joined its Faculty Portal program. Faculty in both programs will use the portal to follow each student's progress toward the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and step in early when a student falls behind.

Gold Coast, Queensland/Australia - November 11, 2026 - Australian retaining wall construction company Retaincon has published details of natural stone retaining wall projects across several Gold Coast suburbs, providing examples of sandstone and bush rock construction in residential and landscaping applications.

Christchurch, New Zealand, November, 11, 2026 - Imagine your business is under cyberattack. An alert appears on your screen. Your IT team is notified. But while everyone is trying to understand what is happening, the attack may already be spreading through your network.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina - November 11, 2026 - In Array, an Orange County neighborhood built around net-zero energy homes, a newly completed one-level house at 4637 Array Drive is on the market at $1,950,000 with Jodi Bakst, broker and owner of Real Estate Experts and the developer of the neighborhood. The 2,853-square-foot home sits on 1.52 wooded acres and carries a HERS rating of minus 29, which means it is projected to produce more energy than it uses over a year.

Centennial, Colorado - November 11, 2026 - SpeedEFX, a family owned and operated automotive restyling and protection shop that installs window tinting, paint protection film, ceramic coating, vinyl wraps and custom wheels, offers XPEL PRIME window tinting and explains Colorado's tint limits for drivers choosing film before winter driving season.

Hilo, Hawaii - November 11, 2026 - 808 Shine Auto Detail offers ceramic coating packages for drivers whose cars and trucks face heavy rain, vog and volcanic ash, and its coating maintenance service helps owners keep a coating working after the job.

Naples, Florida - November 11, 2026 - So Fresh & So Clean Detailers offers STEK and UPPF paint protection film (PPF) to drivers and seasonal residents as the November to April high season begins, when the sun stays strong and daily highs average 75 to 84 degrees. Ceramic coating and paint correction round out the shop's paint care.

Brooksville, Florida - November 11, 2026 - Reflections Auto Spa and Protection offers window tinting for new-vehicle owners across Hernando County who want to manage sun and heat inside the car. A National Weather Service page on the heat index says exposure to full sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Clinton Township, Michigan - November 11, 2026 - A new car's first Michigan winter brings a practical question: should the owner choose paint protection film, ceramic coating or both? DaVinci of Michigan, a vehicle protection and detailing business in Clinton Township, is outlining how the two services address different parts of keeping a vehicle's paint protected and easier to maintain.

Alpharetta, Georgia - November 11, 2026 - Precision Auto Styling provides ceramic coating in Alpharetta for drivers who want paint corrected before the coating is applied. The shop lists two FEYNLAB packages, FEYNLAB Ceramic V3 with up to 3 years of protection and FEYNLAB Ultra V3 with up to 5 years, and pairs them with paint correction at its North Commerce Court location.

Papillion, Nebraska - November 11, 2026 - Huncho Tints offers window tinting in Papillion for drivers who face low winter sun and glare on their daily commute. The shop installs UV Iron Puremax, UV Iron Koolmax and Autobahn i3+ window films for drivers in Papillion, Omaha, Bellevue, Gretna, Elkhorn and Boys Town.

Fayetteville, North Carolina - November 11, 2026 - Flawless Touch Detailing, a mobile car detailing and ceramic coating business, offers ceramic coating packages for drivers getting vehicles ready for North Carolina winter roads. The work takes place at the customer's home or workplace.

Auburn, Michigan - November 11, 2026 - Fick's Auto Detailing outlines ceramic coating and paint protection film options for drivers preparing their vehicles for winter. The auto detailing and vehicle protection business operates at 4644 Garfield Rd in Bay County, with services for cars, trucks, SUVs and Tesla vehicles.