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The Boring Company Vegas Loop Gets Approval from County
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Ships Waiting to Enter Ports of L.A., L.B. in Record Backlog
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LA Auto Show to Feature In-Person Global Reveals by New and Legacy Automakers
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CA High School Teaching Teens to Drive Big Rigs During Nationwide Trucker Shortage
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The Gecko Will Pay Up: GEICO Settles in California Short Pay Case for $19.5 Million
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
CA Removes Most Restrictions; Governor Keeps Emergency Powers
Even though Californians will be able to fill stadiums, concert venues, bars and restaurants, Gov. Gavin Newsom says the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over.
Redwood Materials Opens New Facility Just Miles from Tesla Giga Nevada
Redwood Materials, a battery and e-waste recycling venture from former Tesla executive J.B. Straubel, has opened up a new manufacturing facility in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park, just miles from Tesla’s Giga Nevada production facility.
Nearly 20 CA Legislators Call for More Funding for Hydrogen Infrastructure
A bipartisan coalition of nearly 20 lawmakers on June 2 called on California Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to increase funding for hydrogen by $300 million in the state budget, and set aside 20% of the state’s Clean Transportation Program funding to bolster hydrogen fueling infrastructure in California.
GM Supports California Emissions Reductions, But Wants Flexibility
According to a new report by Automotive News, General Motors is now officially supporting the emissions requirements outlined by California in 2019.
CA Businesses Can’t Fill Openings; Economists Warn of Slowed Recovery
Employers in California cannot find workers and it is affecting the state’s economic recovery, a new survey shows.
California Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation
On June 1, the California State Assembly voted 77-1 in support of AB 471, introduced in February by Assemblymember Evan Low, D-Silicon Valley, and moved the CAWA-sponsored legislation over to the state senate for review and consideration.
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The Boring Company Officially Starts LVCC Loop Operations with Las Vegas Convention Center Trade Show
The Boring Company (TBC) officially started transporting passengers through its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop.
Safelite Group Acquires Breaker Glass Co.
Safelite Group, a national vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has agreed to acquire the assets of Breaker Glass Co. in Placerville, CA.
VW Shows ID.4 EV Off-Road Concept at Petersen Automotive Museum
Volkswagen announced June 7 the one-off ID.4 off-road concept that recently completed the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 race in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico is now part of Volkswagen's “Building an Electric Future” exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Mask Requirements Remain for California Workers
California’s workplace safety department says workers must wear masks unless all employees are confirmed to have been vaccinated against COVID-19.