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- California Introduces Manufacturing Tax Credit Legislation
- As Theft of Catalytic Converters Rises, Placer County Sheriff's Office, Auto Body Shop Team Up
- Farmers Insurance Launches FairMile, New Usage-Based Commercial Auto Insurance Program, in Washington State
- Tesla’s New Giant Supercharger With 100 Stalls Confirmed for Harris Ranch, CA
- CA Governor Aims to Fully Reopen State June 15
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
California Introduces Manufacturing Tax Credit Legislation
California Assembly Member Tim Grayson (D-Concord) introduced SEMA-supported legislation, AB 904, that would create a new tax credit designed to stimulate long-term capital investments in manufacturing.
As Theft of Catalytic Converters Rises, Placer County Sheriff's Office, Auto Body Shop Team Up
Every new car in California has a catalytic convertor. They help keep the air clean by converting smog, but are also a hot commodity for thieves.
Farmers Insurance Launches FairMile, New Usage-Based Commercial Auto Insurance Program, in Washington State
Farmers Insurance on April 8 announced it is offering its new usage-based commercial automobile insurance program, FairMile, in Washington state.
Tesla’s New Giant Supercharger With 100 Stalls Confirmed for Harris Ranch, CA
A Tesla Supercharger with 100 stalls has been confirmed for Harris Ranch, CA, one of the company’s most historic charging locations.
CA Governor Aims to Fully Reopen State June 15
As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID---administering more than 20 million vaccine doses, including 4 million in the state’s hardest-hit communities, and with hospitalizations continuing to steadily decline---Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 6 outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, moving beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
CAA Supports AB 471 for Accountability, Accessibility, Transparency
AB 471 is a multi-faceted piece of legislation created to address consumer protection and transparency within the automotive repair industry.
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Simi Valley, CA
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Simi Valley, CA.
Tesla-Rivian Lawsuit Heats Up as Judge Denies Misappropriation Request
Tesla’s lawsuit against Rivian claiming the latter company attempted to steal trade secrets is heating up after Judge William Monahan threw out Rivian’s misappropriation of trade secrets claim.
COVID Rebates at the Center of Latest GEICO Class Action Complaint
Jessica Day has become the lead plaintiff in a California class action lawsuit against GEICO Casualty Company, GEICO Indemnity Company and GEICO General Insurance Company (collectively GEICO.)
DMV Arrests 3 Las Vegas Men in Connection with Illegal Lien Scam
Nevada officials with the Department of Motor Vehicles have arrested three Las Vegas men accused of a lien sale scam involving five vehicles.