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Auto Club Warns Vehicles Could Cause Wildfires
Vehicles have been the cause of some of California’s largest, most expensive fires, including the 2017 Carr Fire near Redding.
Uber and Lyft Sued for ‘Unpaid Wages’ by California Labor Commissioner Over Driver Classification
California opened a new front in its battle against Uber and Lyft over their classification of drivers as contractors instead of employees, with the state’s labor commissioner on Aug. 5 filing suit against the two companies.
California, Major Automakers Reach Groundbreaking Framework Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
As the Trump administration prepares to roll back emission standards for light-duty cars and trucks, a consortium of automakers and California have agreed on a voluntary framework to reduce emissions that can serve as an alternative path forward for clean vehicle standards nationwide.
National Auto Parts Warehouse Completes Acquisition of Auto Plus Assets in WA and OR
National Auto Parts Warehouse (NPW), a family-owned automotive aftermarket parts distributor with a nationwide presence, and Icahn Automotive Group, LLC (IAG), which owns and operates Auto Plus, a leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor, and Pep Boys automotive retail and service locations, announced Aug. 18 they have completed NPW’s acquisition of substantially all Auto Plus assets in Washington state and Oregon.
Maaco Franchisee Holds Fundraiser for Boise Resident Injured in Home Invasion
Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting franchisee Matt Davlin believes it is part of his responsibility as a business owner to give back to his community.
Fix Auto USA Continues Rapid Network Growth in California
Fix Auto USA on Aug. 17 announced its newest location to the growing network, Fix Auto Temple City in Los Angeles, CA.
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A Car and Its Boy: WA Teen's 16th Birthday Present is a Driver's Dream
Drew Morgan had never met the car before.
Analysis: California Has Most Coronavirus Restrictions in U.S.
California has the most government-imposed restrictions on individuals and businesses in the country in response to COVID-19.
NV Gov. Sisolak Signs First-in-the-Nation Legislation Protecting State’s Workers and Businesses
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, joined virtually by stakeholders and community supporters, on Aug. 11 signed Senate Bill 4 (SB4), an act relating to public health geared towards worker safety.
CA Body Shop Offers Service to Keep Cars Clean During Pandemic
The pandemic has hit a lot of businesses hard, but Color Coat Restoration found a way to keep customers coming in while helping the Bakersfield, CA, area.