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CAWA Names New Board of Directors Member
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California Senate Advances SEMA-Sponsored ZEV Conversion Bill
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CA Governor Signs Budget Agreement with $1,050 in 'Inflation Relief'
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Tesla Reportedly Does Not Have Enough Space in Fremont Factory to Fulfill Musk’s Return-to-Office Mandate
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Lucid Motors Opens First Retail Location in Pacific Northwest in Seattle
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Former Tesla Employee Opens Third-Party EV Repair Business in Seattle
Written by Nehal Malik, Tesla North
Carl Medlock, who was once a territory manager for Tesla, today owns Medlock & Sons, an aftermarket repair shop in Seattle, WA, that exclusively services electric vehicles (EVs).
LAPD Offers $1,000 Reward for Info on Flying Tesla Model S Driver
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that could lead to the driver’s arrest behind a flying Tesla incident.
L.A. Residents Furious at Auto Repair Shop Parking Exotics on Neighborhood Streets
Written by Brad Anderson, CarScoops
Residents in the Los Angeles area of Silver Lake have been struggling with limited parking for more than 20 years, largely because of one local car repair center.
California Lawmakers Propose $400 Gas Rebate to Pay Nation's Highest Gas Prices
Written by Madison Hirneisen, The Center Square
A group of Democratic lawmakers unveiled a proposal March 17 to send $400 rebates to every California taxpayer to bring relief to consumers amidst record-high prices at the pump.
Toyota to Invest $27M in Long Beach Manufacturing Capabilities
For 50 years, TABC has led the way for Toyota's manufacturing operations in North America.
CAWA Manufacturers Advisory Council Names 3 New Members
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.
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Kia to Offer EV Owners On-Demand Mobile Charging Service
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 to Install Stationary Fuel Cell Power Station on California Campus
Honda on March 14 announced plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, CA, by early 2023.
EPA Reissues Waiver Allowing California to Set Its Emissions Standards
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs
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.
Legislation Targets Sky-High CA Gas Prices
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.