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U.S. Agency Opens Probe into Fatal Tesla Vehicle Crash that Killed 3
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1Collision Adds All Magic Paint & Body's 4 California Locations
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Plover Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers' Advisory Council
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QCD Orders 30 More Electric Volvo Trucks for Southern California Fleet
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CAWA Leadership Forum Set for June 22-24 in Redondo Beach, CA
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
U.S. Agency Opens Probe into Fatal Tesla Vehicle Crash that Killed 3
Written by David Shephardson, Reuters
A U.S. auto safety agency said May 18 it has opened an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle in California the same month that resulted in three deaths and could have been caused by its advanced driver assistance system.
1Collision Adds All Magic Paint & Body's 4 California Locations
1Collision announced the addition of All Magic Paint & Body's four locations in Southern California.
Plover Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers' Advisory Council
Gary Plover of Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers' Advisory Council.
QCD Orders 30 More Electric Volvo Trucks for Southern California Fleet
Volvo Trucks North America customer Quality Custom Distribution (QCD)---a Golden State Foods (GSF) company---is increasing its commitment to zero-tailpipe emission freight transport with its latest order of 30 Volvo VNR Electrics.
California Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Year-Long Gas Tax Suspension Bill
Written by Madison Hirneisen, The Center Square
A group of bipartisan lawmakers unveiled a new proposal to bring relief to consumers at the gas pump April 28, announcing a plan to suspend the state’s excise gas tax for an entire year.
Senate Committee to Consider Temporary Suspension of Alaska's Gas Tax
Written by Kim Jarrett, The Center Square
The Senate Transportation Committee will consider a bill to suspend Alaska's 8 cents-per-gallon gas tax through June 30, 2023.
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NABC Recycled Rides® Program Donates Refurbished Cars to 2 Orange County Families
On May 4, two deserving Southern California residents experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of two vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families---thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program along with car donors Nationwide and Farmers Insurance, collision repairers Auto Art Collision Specialist and Mission Viejo Auto Collision, and charity partner Family Promise of Orange County.
CARSTAR Auto World Collision San Jose Opens in San Jose, CA
CARSTAR, North America’s fastest growing network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Auto World Collision San Jose, located at 2151 S. 10th St., San Jose, CA 95112.
Carvana Brings Newest Signature Car Vending Machine to Bay Area
Carvana, the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars online, on May 4 launched its newest Car Vending Machine, located in San Francisco, CA.
Autonomy Launches EV Subscriptions Across California’s Central Coast
Autonomy, the electric vehicle subscription company that offers the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3, continued its California rollout, adding Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties to its available areas, the company announced May 4.