Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
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 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 on March 14 announced plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, CA, by early 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Carvana on March 9 launched its newest Car Vending Machine, located in Escondido, CA.
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.
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.
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.