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Haunting Images of Cars Caught in the CA Wildfires
In October of 2017, wildfires ripped through Northern California, destroying everything in its path with 8,900 structures destroyed, 44 deaths and more than $3 billion in losses.
Monterey Collision Owner Robert Snow Passes Away
Robert Snow, owner of Monterey Collision, unexpectedly passed away Sept. 14.
Ultimate Collision Repair Centers To Expand to North Las Vegas
Written by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-JournalNorth Las Vegas, NV, is set to get a new locally owned auto body repair operation aimed at competing with the national brands.
CARSTAR Puget Sound Business Group Makes Waves
CARSTAR revved up the horsepower again this year by sponsoring a boat for the fourth annual season in the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane boat racing series.
Investigation Into Tesla Battery Fire in CA Remains Hazy
Written by Shelby Rogers, Interesting EngineeringConfusion about a Tesla Model S mysteriously catching on fire hasn't cleared up yet. However, the NTSB released a preliminary report that laid the foundation for further investigation.
Apple’s Secretive Self-Driving Car Program Suffers 1st Reported Crash
Written by Ethan Baron, The Mercury NewsThe first rule in Apple’s self-driving car program called “Project Titan” is you don’t talk about Project Titan.
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CARSTAR Yelm Opens in Yelm, WA
CARSTAR recently announced the opening of CARSTAR Yelm in Yelm, WA.
Police Seek Vandals Who Slashed Cars’ Tires at Fremont, CA, Auto Shops
Written by Charles Clifford, KRON 4In California’s East Bay, police are looking for whoever burglarized and slashed the tires of at least eight vehicles.
OR Students Work for Work Experience, Exposure to Career Fields
Derick Johnson isn’t sure what he wants to do after high school---yet. But after interning this summer for Ken’s Body and Paint, he has a better idea.
AutoX Launches Autonomous Grocery Delivery in San Jose, CA
AutoX is launching a grocery delivery and mobile store pilot in San Jose, CA, allowing public users to order and receive fresh produce and other goods delivered by AutoX self-driving cars.