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- California Introduces Manufacturing Tax Credit Legislation
- As Theft of Catalytic Converters Rises, Placer County Sheriff's Office, Auto Body Shop Team Up
- Farmers Insurance Launches FairMile, New Usage-Based Commercial Auto Insurance Program, in Washington State
- Tesla’s New Giant Supercharger With 100 Stalls Confirmed for Harris Ranch, CA
- CA Governor Aims to Fully Reopen State June 15
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Amazon's Rivian Custom Electric Delivery Vans Are Hitting the Road
According to Amazon, its deliveries in certain Los Angeles area neighborhoods may look and sound different going forward. This is because Amazon has begun testing the Rivian electric delivery vans on routes.
New Tesla Semi Spotted in Sacramento
A new Tesla Semi with a white paint job, updated window design, smoked headlights and updated tail lights was spotted in Sacramento, CA.
Davis, CA, Men Arraigned After Auto Insurance Fraud
Two Davis, CA, residents are facing multiple felony charges after being arrested on suspicion of being involved in an auto insurance fraud scheme.
Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation Withdraws from Lawsuit
The Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation (CSAR), a group supporting a single, national fuel economy standard, released a statement Feb. 2, after it withdrew from a lawsuit between California and the federal government.
California to License Driverless Cars Operated by Artificial Intelligence
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has officially issued a permit to Baidu USA to begin testing driverless vehicles on public roads in Sunnyvale, CA.
Collision Pros Acquires A-1 Body Shop in Davis, CA
Collision Pros, a leading mid-market provider of collision repair services in Northern California, has acquired A-1 Body Shop in Davis, CA.
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2020: Another Successful and Productive Year for CAWA
In spite of the nuances of the corona virus, CAWA, in its adjustments to a new and unusual reality, still had a very productive and successful year in 2020.
CARSTAR Port Orchard Opens in Washington State
CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Port Orchard, located at 2005 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366.
California Lifts Virus Stay-At-Home Order and Curfew
California Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted stay-at-home orders across the state Jan. 25 in response to improving coronavirus conditions, a surprising move hailed by beleaguered businesses but that prompted caution from local health officials concerned the public may let down its guard.
Crash Champions Rebrands All Southern California Fountain Valley Bodyworks Locations
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation's largest independent collision repair MSOs with a leading presence in the greater Midwest and Southern California markets, announced Jan. 21 its successful rebrand of Fountain Valley Bodyworks.