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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
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.
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.
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Crash Champions Continues West Coast Expansion with Four Acquisitions Across Three States
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced April 6 it has expanded its West Coast footprint.
SoCalGas to Start Construction of EV Chargers
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) took another major step toward its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability goals March 30, announcing plans to install more than 240 electric vehicle (EV) chargers this year at nine company locations.
CA School District Places Largest Order of Electric School Buses in Blue Bird’s History
Blue Bird Corporation has received the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district in its history.
CARSTAR Camarillo Auto Body Opens in Southern California
CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Camarillo Auto Body, located at 695 Via Alondra, Camarillo, CA 93012.