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88 Fires Are Burning In 11 Western States, Forcing 8,400 Evacuations
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Monterey Car Week Celebrates Post-Covid Return of Live Auctions
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Crash Champions Acquires Anderson-Behel Body Shop in Santa Clara
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McDowell Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors
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Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
California Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation
On June 1, the California State Assembly voted 77-1 in support of AB 471, introduced in February by Assemblymember Evan Low, D-Silicon Valley, and moved the CAWA-sponsored legislation over to the state senate for review and consideration.
The Boring Company Officially Starts LVCC Loop Operations with Las Vegas Convention Center Trade Show
The Boring Company (TBC) officially started transporting passengers through its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop.
Safelite Group Acquires Breaker Glass Co.
Safelite Group, a national vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has agreed to acquire the assets of Breaker Glass Co. in Placerville, CA.
VW Shows ID.4 EV Off-Road Concept at Petersen Automotive Museum
Volkswagen announced June 7 the one-off ID.4 off-road concept that recently completed the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 race in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico is now part of Volkswagen's “Building an Electric Future” exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Mask Requirements Remain for California Workers
California’s workplace safety department says workers must wear masks unless all employees are confirmed to have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
G&C Auto Body Gets Back into the Giving Mood with 3 Car Giveaways
During the pandemic, auto body shops known for giving away vehicles had to put their programs on pause, but now they’re back at it in a big way.
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CAWA Announces 2021 Automotive High School Teacher Scholarship Winners
CAWA, representing the automotive parts industry, announced the recipients of its 2021 automotive high school teacher scholarship awards.
Man Found Dead Under Car in Lot of East Vancouver, WA, Shop
A man was killed May 26 in east Vancouver, WA, while he was apparently attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a car.
Tesla Cameras Help Catch Suspect in BB Gun Shootings on CA Freeways
Anaheim, CA, resident Jesse Leal Rodriguez was recently charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault on a person causing great bodily injury, as per the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
CARB Votes to Transition Ride-Hailing Fleets to Zero-Emissions by 2030
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted May 20 to approve the nation’s first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.