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Magna, DuPont to Co-Host Women of Inforum@CES Networking Reception to Connect Women in Tech
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7 Members of LA-Based Fraud Ring Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Scheme
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New California Laws Will Affect Auto Repairers in 2022
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Steakhouse Owner Busted for Classic Car COVID Fraud
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Navy Working to Ease Supply-Chain Shortage in LA County
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Magna, DuPont to Co-Host Women of Inforum@CES Networking Reception to Connect Women in Tech
Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, yet represent only 28% of the science and engineering workforce and hold only about a quarter of the jobs in automotive manufacturing.
7 Members of LA-Based Fraud Ring Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Scheme
Seven members of a Los Angeles-based fraud ring were sentenced for a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19 relief funds.
New California Laws Will Affect Auto Repairers in 2022
Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures, in no particular order, that take effect Jan. 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
Steakhouse Owner Busted for Classic Car COVID Fraud
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
The owner of a steakhouse in Shepherd, MT, has been caught using about $75,000 in COVID Small Business Administration (SBA) relief funds---supposed to be for his business---to instead buy classic cars.
Navy Working to Ease Supply-Chain Shortage in LA County
Written by Rachel Nostrant, Yahoo News
The U.S. Navy is working with the Oxnard Harbor District in Port Hueneme in Los Angeles County to provide direct support in decreasing port congestion in hopes of reducing the national supply-chain shortage.
PepsiCo. Receives Permit for Tesla Semi Megacharger Installation
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
PepsiCo. has received the permit for the installation of a Tesla Semi Megacharger at its Modesto, CA, facility, according to public documents released by Stanislaus County.
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CAA East Bay Chapter Hosts 120 People for BAR Presentation
Written by Ed Attanasio
On Nov. 16, the East Bay Chapter of the California Autobody Association held its first meeting since April 2020, when the pandemic hit.
Autumn Lamb of GSP Appointed to CAWA Manufacturers' Advisory Council
Autumn Lamb of Corona, CA, has been appointed to the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council, representing GSP North America.
Mullen Increases Reservations for Upcoming FIVE EV Crossover After Response at LA Auto Show
Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, announced Nov. 22 the reservation limit for the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover has been increased to 25,000 initial reservations.
Tesla Launches First Supercharger in Alaska
Written by Mark Kane, Inside EVs
The first Tesla Supercharging station in Alaska, announced over the summer, is officially open and ready for use in beautiful winter scenery.