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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
CAWA Manufacturers Advisory Council Names 3 New Members
Three industry veterans have been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council: Russel Kruse of Wells Vehicle Electronics, Ryan Maas of ENEOS and Dave Stewart of Dorman Products.
Kia to Offer EV Owners On-Demand Mobile Charging Service
Kia America is partnering with Currently mobile charging service to provide its electric vehicle (EV) owners with an on-demand concierge service now available in three important California markets: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose.
Honda to Install Stationary Fuel Cell Power Station on California Campus
Honda on March 14 announced plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, CA, by early 2023.
EPA Reissues Waiver Allowing California to Set Its Emissions Standards
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the decision to reinstate an earlier Clean Air Act waiver that will allow California to set its own individual emissions requirement and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates.
Legislation Targets Sky-High CA Gas Prices
With California gas prices topping $5 to $7 per gallon, California State Sen. Ben Allen joined with consumer advocates March 11 to announce new legislation that will require oil refiners to disclose once a month the price they pay for crude oil and the profit margins they make on the gasoline they refine and sell.
Washington State Legislature Passes 2030 Target for Phasing Out Sales of New Gasoline Vehicles
The Washington legislature voted to set a target for ending the sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2030---the most aggressive goal in the U.S. and five years ahead of California's 2035 target.
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Carvana Unveils Newest Car Vending Machine in Escondido, CA
Carvana on March 9 launched its newest Car Vending Machine, located in Escondido, CA.
GM, PG&E to Launch Pilot to Use EVs as California Home Backup Power Sources
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and General Motors on March 8 announced a breakthrough collaboration to pilot the use of GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources for homes in PG&E’s service area.
Catalytic Converters and Insurance Minimums Lead List of Introduced California Bills
Written by Ed Attanasio
Every spring, CAA’s lobbyist, Jack Molodanof, has a huge job ahead of him, as he sifts through new legislative bills--- more than 2,200 were introduced this year alone, not including the carry-over legislation from last year's two-year bills.
WyoTech Student Receives Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarship
After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech, Kate Martin was awarded a scholarship from The Jessi Combs Foundation in recognition of her passion and dedication to blaze her own unique trail as a woman in the trade of her choice.