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Armed Suspect Shot, Deputy Airlifted After Standoff in Victorville, CA
A barrage of gunfire was heard after San Bernardino County, CA, sheriff’s deputies opened fire on a suspect who attempted to ram deputies with his SUV on Wednesday, July 17.
MLG Files Lawsuit Against Automakers for Deadly Airbag Defect
MLG, APLC, in Orange County, CA, along with class-action powerhouse Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, has filed a national class-action lawsuit against seven automotive manufacturers and a tier-one parts supplier for what it calls a "deadly airbag defect."
SEMA Seeks Young Vehicle Builder in Seattle
SEMA’s search for young vehicle builders moves to the Pacific Northwest, as the SEMA Young Guns Regional Program joins Formula Drift at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA, on July 20, 2019.
Toyota to Pay $15.8 Million in California Dealership Lawsuit
The court battle between Toyota and California dealership owner Roger Hogan has ended with a Santa Ana jury finding the automaker liable for $15.8 million for interfering with the contract between Hogan and Toyota.
Dozens of Jeep SUVs Destroyed After Nevada Train Derailment
Unlike India, where the cars are transported on long-haul specially-made trucks or by driving them down to the respective locations, a lot of countries, especially the United States transport the cars using special goods transfer trains with a lot of coaches.
Carlsbad, CA, Gives Green Light to Tesla
Auto giant Tesla is coming to town.
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Sacramento County Says It’s Illegal to Work on Your Own Car in Your Own Garage
It’s common for communities to use zoning codes to exclude commercial and industrial uses from residential areas, but Sacramento County, CA, seems extra-zealous about making sure that residents don’t try to operate auto repair businesses amid homes.
Two Earthquakes Strike California Over Holiday Weekend
California experienced two earthquakes over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Nevada Bans Employers From Refusing to Hire Those Who Fail Marijuana Test
Nevada has become the first state to ban employers from refusing to hire those who fail a marijuana test.
Auto Burns Behind Locked Gate at Mission Hills, CA, Body Shop
Los Angeles firefighters responded to a report of a burning auto at a Mission Hills, CA, body shop early on Wednesday, June 26, only to find the flaming vehicle behind a locked security gate.