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IACA to Host Kristen Felder for One-Day Educational Event
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Free Trade Show Scheduled for Nevada Auto Body and Repair Shops
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Motorcar Parts of America to Again Be Exclusive Sponsor of CAWA’s Annual Dinner Gala
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Carvana Grows Reach in Nevada with Reno, Carson City Launches
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CA New Car Dealers Association Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards for 20 Auto Tech Students
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Tesla Rolls Out Updated Mask Mandate for Gigafactory Nevada Workers: Report
Tesla has decided to roll out a mask mandate for its employees at Gigafactory Nevada, its massive battery factory it operates with Panasonic.
Industry Veteran Leader Steps Away from 40-Plus Years in Collision
Written by Ed Attanasio
David Mello recently announced he is stepping away from a long and successful career as the owner of Anderson Behel in Santa Clara, CA, and selling his shop to Crash Champions, which has 118 locations in 12 states and Washington, D.C.
Safelite Group Acquires Advanced Glass and Trim
Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass®, announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Advanced Glass & Trim in Jackson, WY.
Classic Collision Reaches Milestone with Another Multi-Shop Acquisition in PNW
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced its newest acquisition of 14 Central Auto Body locations in Oregon and Washington.
New Program Aims to Reduce the Supply and Demand Imbalance for Auto Technicians in Southern California
With U.S. businesses accelerating their hiring and Southern California's economy rebounding from COVID-19 labor disruption, regional leaders welcomed Toyota-Lexus automotive technician training program to the Inland Empire.
88 Fires Are Burning In 11 Western States, Forcing 8,400 Evacuations
Eighty-eight wildfires are burning in 11 Western states as of July 26th in a fire season unlike any other in recent history.
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Monterey Car Week Celebrates Post-Covid Return of Live Auctions
Serious car enthusiasts are welcoming the post-pandemic return of live, in-person auctions during the 70th Annual Monterey Car Week, scheduled for Aug. 6-15.
Crash Champions Acquires Anderson-Behel Body Shop in Santa Clara
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced July 28 the acquisition of Anderson-Behel Body Shop, a single shop located at 750 Aldo Ave., Santa Clara, CA.
McDowell Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors
Curt McDowell of NA Williams has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors.
Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California
Hyundai Motor Company on July 26 announced its plan to deploy the company's latest hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California, for two publicly funded projects to improve the air quality in the region.