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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
Austin Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Scott Austin of the NA Williams Company has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council.
EVgo Selected by California for Proposed Grant Funding for DC Fast Charging Stalls at 5 Locations
EVgo Inc. on Dec. 7 announced it was selected for proposed awards for various grants from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to install new high powered direct current fast chargers (DCFC) to help the state meet its transportation electrification goals.
BrightDrop Opens First Dealership in California
BrightDrop on Dec. 7 announced the opening of its first dealership, BrightDrop Greater Los Angeles, in Fontana, CA, marking another step toward commercialization of the company’s electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) for integration into customer fleets before the end of the year.
NABC Recycled Rides® Program, Crash Champions, GEICO, Enterprise Donate 3 Refurbished Vehicles to Orange County Recipients
In an event deemed the Holiday Rideaway, three deserving Orange County, CA, recipients were presented vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families.
Magna, DuPont to Co-Host Women of Inforum@CES Networking Reception to Connect Women in Tech
Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, yet represent only 28% of the science and engineering workforce and hold only about a quarter of the jobs in automotive manufacturing.
7 Members of LA-Based Fraud Ring Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Scheme
Seven members of a Los Angeles-based fraud ring were sentenced for a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19 relief funds.
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New California Laws Will Affect Auto Repairers in 2022
Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures, in no particular order, that take effect Jan. 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
Steakhouse Owner Busted for Classic Car COVID Fraud
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
The owner of a steakhouse in Shepherd, MT, has been caught using about $75,000 in COVID Small Business Administration (SBA) relief funds---supposed to be for his business---to instead buy classic cars.
Navy Working to Ease Supply-Chain Shortage in LA County
Written by Rachel Nostrant, Yahoo News
The U.S. Navy is working with the Oxnard Harbor District in Port Hueneme in Los Angeles County to provide direct support in decreasing port congestion in hopes of reducing the national supply-chain shortage.
PepsiCo. Receives Permit for Tesla Semi Megacharger Installation
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
PepsiCo. has received the permit for the installation of a Tesla Semi Megacharger at its Modesto, CA, facility, according to public documents released by Stanislaus County.