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CA Glass Shop Owner Describes How He Handled a Power Outage
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) conducted a planned power outage that impacted hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, including auto glass shops.
'Disturbing' Disparities Found in Insurance Discounts for CA Drivers
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) said that it has found “wide socioeconomic disparities” in auto insurance group discounts offered to millions of California drivers.
Tesla's 'Bioweapon Defense Mode' Is Becoming a Savior Against CA Wildfires
Californian Tesla Models X and S owners are rejoicing at their choice of cars right now.
CIF 10th Annual Gala to be Held in Palm Springs, CA
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is thrilled to announce its 10th Annual Gala event which will be held in Palm Springs, CA, on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time.
Chevy Could Struggle at SEMA Because of UAW Strike
The UAW strike against General Motors (GM) is dangerously close to being a month old.
Tesla Owners Weather PG&E’s Power Outage as Gas Stations Across CA Shut Down
Tensions are rising in up to 34 counties in California as residents begin feeling the effects of Pacific Gas and Electric Co’s (PG&E) decision to cut power to around 800,000 customers as a way to avoid potential wildfires in the area.
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CARSTAR’s 700th Collision Repair Facility Opens in CA
CARSTAR continues to expand across North America, and achieves a significant accomplishment by opening its 700th location with CARSTAR Montrose, located 2604 Honolulu Ave. Montrose, CA, 91020.
White Center, WA, Body Shop Damaged as Nearby Building Goes up in Flames
Fire investigators are trying to pinpoint what caused a vacant building to go up in flames on Sunday, Oct. 6.
AAPEX Mobility Garage Training in Las Vegas to Focus on Electric Cars
AAPEX 2019 Mobility Garage: Products and Training for Tomorrow will feature hands-on training and demos to prepare technicians and shop owners for the next generation of electric cars and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Two Locations in Washington
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA, area.