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LA-Area Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Luxury Cars from Victims Who Wanted Out of Leases
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CAWA 2022 Scholarship Application Now Open
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CAA Provides Update on Bills to Watch During 2022 CA Legislative Session
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Tesla Worker Collapses and Dies at Fremont Factory on Powertrain Line
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Tesla Driver Charged with Felony After Deadly Crash Killing 2
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Ford Launches Zero-Carbon EV Home Charging Initiative California
Ford on Dec. 17 announced it is launching a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in electric vehicle owners in California to opt into carbon-neutral charging at home, reducing their carbon footprint from energy used to power their vehicles.
Nikola Delivers First Tre Battery-Electric Trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc.
Nikola Corporation on Dec. 17 delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), one of Southern California's prominent port trucking companies, to expedite zero-emission transportation solutions at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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.
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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.
Donal Howell of California Automotive Teachers Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors
Donal Howell, representing the California Automotive Teachers, has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors.
‘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.