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Is a ‘Chop Shop’ Operating in Plain Sight Beneath Seattle Bridge?
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U.S. Agency Opens Probe into Fatal Tesla Vehicle Crash that Killed 3
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1Collision Adds All Magic Paint & Body's 4 California Locations
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Plover Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers' Advisory Council
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QCD Orders 30 More Electric Volvo Trucks for Southern California Fleet
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Polestar Opens EV Retail Location in Marin County, CA
Polestar has opened a new retail location in Corte Madera, CA.
Industrial Finishes & Systems Adds Seaside, CA, Location
Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a leading distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of S&H Car Color, Inc., in Seaside, CA.
Tesla Employee Arrested for Suspicious Death at Fremont, CA, Factory
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
The Fremont, CA, Police Department issued a press release about the suspicious death at Tesla’s Fremont Factory discovered Dec. 13.
Uptick in Exotic Rental Crashes Could Lead to More Regulation
Written by Amy Hercher, Auto Rental News
Nevada’s Clark County commissioners are looking to add more guidelines for renting a vehicle in the exotic rental industry, according to a report by CBS 8.
15 Suspects Arrested in Bay Area Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
On Nov. 16th, the San José Police Department concluded Operation Cat Scratch Thiever, a six-month investigation into catalytic converter thefts in the City of San José.
CAA to Host Workplace Law and HR Update Meeting
The CAA is hosting a meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11 in Seal Beach, CA, to go over updates to workplace and human resources law that could affect auto body shops.
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‘Suspicious Death’ at Tesla’s Fremont Factory Prompts Police Investigation
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
The Fremont, CA, police are investigating a suspicious death at Tesla’s Fremont Factory.
California Resurrects Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate Dec. 15 to Jan. 15
Written by Madison Hirneisen, The Center Square
California will implement a statewide universal masking mandate starting Dec. 15 as COVID-19 case rates remain on the rise in various regions across the state, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Dec. 13.
Mullen to Showcase FIVE EV Crossover, Level 5 Autonomous Vehicle Tech at CES®
Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, announced Dec. 13 its next stop in showcasing the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, including the debut of level 5 autonomous vehicle technology, will be at CES® in Las Vegas, Jan. 4–8, 2022.
Bill Intended to Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts Introduced in Washington State
Written by The Chronicle staff
District 19 Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, has introduced a bill in the Washington State Legislature intended to target the growing wave of catalytic converter thefts in the state.