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CAWA and its Coalition Oppose AB 701
CAWA remains opposed to California Assembly Bill 701, introduced by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez, related to warehouse distribution centers, as amended Sept. 3.
California Automotive Teachers (CAT) Sponsors Conference in SoCal
Written by Ed Attanasio
The California Automotive Teachers Association (CAT) and the Pasadena City College auto technology department will host its fall conference Oct. 16.
CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center Opens in Rancho Cordova, CA
CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center, located at 3480 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742.
Police Brings Tesla on Autopilot to a Halt After Driver Passes Out
Written by Loukia Papadopoulos, Interesting Engineering
There's been a long-standing debate as to whether Tesla's Autopilot saves lives or risks them.
Classic Collision Expands Growth in California, Enters Nevada
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced two separate closings Sept. 17---the acquisition of Morey’s Collision Repair in Norco, CA, and the opening of a Las Vegas, NV, brownfield location.
CAA Provides Legislative Update
The California Autobody Association released an update on several bills in the state legislature.
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IACA to Host Kristen Felder for One-Day Educational Event
Written by Ed Attanasio
On Sept. 30, the Idaho Autobody Craftsmen’s Association (IACA) is hosting a full-day training and equipment show at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) in Boise, ID, with industry expert Kristen Felder as the keynote speaker.
Free Trade Show Scheduled for Nevada Auto Body and Repair Shops
GreenUP! and Western Nevada College partnered to offer a free workshop for auto repair and auto body shops in Nevada on Oct. 22 at Western Nevada College in the E.L. Cord Automotive Technology Center.
Motorcar Parts of America to Again Be Exclusive Sponsor of CAWA’s Annual Dinner Gala
CAWA, which represents the automotive parts industry, announced Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. will once again be the exclusive sponsor of its 2021 dinner gala in conjunction with the annual AAPEX and SEMA trade shows being held in Las Vegas, NV.
Carvana Grows Reach in Nevada with Reno, Carson City Launches
Carvana, the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, is now offering as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to Carson City and Reno, NV, area residents.