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Hyundai Introduces 'Hyundai Hope' Initiative with Donation to California Food Bank
Hyundai Motor America announced its new corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, with a $15,000 donation to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
Tesla Model Y Crashes Into a $3.5 Million Jet After Being ‘Summoned’
Written by Loukia Papadopoulos, Interesting Engineering
A new video surfaced on Reddit showing a Tesla vehicle crashing into a $3.5 million Cirrus Vision jet after being "summoned" in a precarious way by the owner at a Cirrus event at Felts Field airport in Spokane, WA.
CARSTAR Owner Offers ‘Green’ Collision Repairs for Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
In the Bay Area, hybrid and electric vehicles are as common as cable cars and tech moguls, but that doesn’t mean there are just as many qualified collision repair facilities ready to restore them after a collision.
Wyoming Trade Schools See Boom in Enrollment
Written by Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
Trade schools in Wyoming and nationally are seeing a boom in enrollment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Penske Adds Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans to Rental and Leasing Fleet
Penske Truck Leasing on April 18 announced it has ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans.
California Unveils Plan to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
Written by Madison Hirneisen, The Center Square
California air regulators are setting new targets to increase sales of electric vehicles in the coming years as the state moves to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, according to a new recommendation released April 12.
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Tesla’s $137M Racial Discrimination Verdict Reduced to $15M
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
On April 13, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick reduced the $137 million award granted by jurors to former Tesla employee Owen Diaz to $15 million.
Penske Automotive Group Buys BMW/MINI Dealership in Southern California
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. on April 12 announced it has acquired BMW/MINI of Escondido, along with a collision center, located in Escondido, CA.
Oregon Auto Body Shops Struggle Under Pressure of Parts Shortages, Many on Back Order
Written by Bola Gbadebo, News Channel 21
If things were a struggle before, Bend, OR, body shops are working even harder these days to get their job done and satisfy waiting customers.
Autonomy Continues Expansion in California with EV Subscription in San Diego
Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy, the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3, continues to expand its services in the state of California, adding the San Diego market to its coverage area, the company announced April 7.