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Ships Waiting to Enter Ports of L.A., L.B. in Record Backlog
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LA Auto Show to Feature In-Person Global Reveals by New and Legacy Automakers
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CA High School Teaching Teens to Drive Big Rigs During Nationwide Trucker Shortage
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The Gecko Will Pay Up: GEICO Settles in California Short Pay Case for $19.5 Million
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Classic Collision Continues Expansion in Oregon and Washington
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
California Truly Now a Golden State for Dealership Growth
Written by Auto Remarketing Staff
When Urban Science released statistics and insights from its 2021 Mid-Year Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), analysts said “an interesting observation is that California has returned to the list of most active states adding the dealerships.”
Classic Car Restorer Indicted on Fraud Charges
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious
A Fresno, CA, businessman offering classic car restoration services to the community under the name West Coast Chassis LLC was recently indicted on fraud charges, announced U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott.
Monterey Car Week Auctions Pull Big Numbers, Breaks Records
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious
2021 marked the return of Monterey Car Week, after 2020 coronavirus restrictions knocked out any chance of it happening.
Southern California First Responders Participate in NABC® F.R.E.E.™ Program
More than 30 first responders from the Monrovia, CA, fire department gathered Aug. 10 and 11 for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication, preparing them to provide the best response for car accident victims in Monrovia and surrounding areas.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in San Diego
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in San Diego, CA.
Road in Yosemite Causing Teslas on Autopilot to Crash
Written by Andrei Nedelea, Inside EVs
There seems to be one spot in the Yosemite Valley that is catching Teslas out. Apparently, at least five Teslas have crashed in the area while on Autopilot.
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Upcoming CAA Meeting: BAR and Legislation Update
Matt Gibson from the California BAR will update the CAA on upcoming changes in the collision repair industry at the next CAA meeting, Sept. 14 in Seal Beach, CA.
WyoTech’s WTI Foundation is creating scholarships for students to pursue a top-notch education and training in the automotive technical trade.
Longtime ARA Members Partner on New Facility in Riverside, CA
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) congratulated two long-time ARA member facilities on a new partnership.
Tesla Rolls Out Updated Mask Mandate for Gigafactory Nevada Workers: Report
Tesla has decided to roll out a mask mandate for its employees at Gigafactory Nevada, its massive battery factory it operates with Panasonic.