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- Crash Champions Rebrands All Southern California Fountain Valley Bodyworks Locations
- Carson City, NV, Auto Body Shop Donates Car to Woman Who Lost Home, Vehicle, Family Member in Tragic Fire
- The Boring Company Gets $6.25M for LVCC Loop, Permission to Dig More Tunnels
- West Coast Customs Announces Exclusive Collab With L.A. Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership
- Kitu Systems Deploys 190 EV Chargers at Fairplex, Home of the Los Angeles County Fair
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Op-Ed: California’s Misguided Electric Vehicle Policies
Some California elected officials have long been pushing electric vehicle (EV) usage as a “silver bullet” solution to addressing climate change.
Tesla ‘Sabotage’ at Fremont Factory Was Due to Racial Justice Protest, Claims Say
Earlier this month, reports emerged Tesla had terminated an employee at its Fremont, CA, factory over what acting general counsel Al Prescott described as an act of “sabotage” that resulted in the facility’s operations being disrupted for a few hours.
California COVID Presumption Law Creates New Data Tracking Burdens
A California law enacted last month that eases the path to workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19 will require an unprecedented level of documentation and communication between claims managers and employers.
Norcal Autobody Celebrates Move to New Location
Norcal Autobody is reaching out to thank everyone who helped make possible the business’s move to a new building at a new Fortuna, CA, location.
Auto Dealers Fighting the Impact of West Coast Wildfires
The wildfires along the West Coast of the U.S. are nothing short of devastating.
Wildfires and Their Impacts on the Industry
Wildfires have severely impacted businesses, homes and more on the West Coast, and according to news reports, California recorded its first gigafire in modern history this week---a blaze that burns at least 1 million acres of land.
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BAR Auto Shop Locator Educates and Empowers California Consumers
About 10 years ago, I wrote an article about the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), an organization every body shop in California is more than familiar with, but the general public doesn’t even know what the acronym means.
Damian Lillard Just Opened a Baller Toyota Dealership
It’s not uncommon to see celebrities, athletes and other VIPs diversify their income streams with restaurants, clothing and makeup lines and more.
Crash Champions Partners with Fountain Valley Bodyworks
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation's largest independent collision repair MSOs with a leading presence in both the greater Midwest and Southern California markets, announced Oct. 7 the acquisition of Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Inc., the largest family owned MSO in Orange County, CA.
Industrial Finishes & Systems Adds Distribution Center in Escondido, CA
Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a leading distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the opening of a distribution center in Escondido, CA.