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- Record-Breaking DRIVE EXPO WEST 2019 Features Awards Ceremony
- MCRA Supports Collision Repair Training Program, Urges Other Associations to Get Involved
- Tesla Model Y Spotted With Chrome Trim, New Wheels Near Fremont, CA, Factory
- CA Glass Shop Owner Describes How He Handled a Power Outage
- 'Disturbing' Disparities Found in Insurance Discounts for CA Drivers
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Tesla’s Recent Job Openings Hint at Production Activities at Lathrop, CA, Site
Recent images of Tesla’s upcoming Lathrop, CA, site show that the interior of the 870,000-square-foot facility is now undergoing electrical work.
Man Shot Outside Hesperia, CA, Body Shop Airlifted to a Trauma Center
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times outside a body shop in Hesperia, CA, on Sunday, June 2.
Mike's Body Shop in Concord, CA, Wins Award From Nationwide Insurance
Mike's Auto Body in Concord, CA, received the 2018 On Your Side Showmanship of Excellence Award by Nationwide Insurance for its outstanding customer service and over-the-top community involvement.
Large Narcotics Seizure at an Apple Valley, CA, Body Shop
More than 500 pounds of methamphetamine, multiple assault rifles and “bulk U.S. currency” were among the items seized amid a multi-agency drug investigation that led Southern California and federal authorities to an auto body shop in Apple Valley, California.
Mike’s Body Shop in Alameda, CA, Gives Back
Mike’s Auto Body Shop in Alameda, California, helped celebrate the 99th anniversary of the Coast Guard Chiefs.
Sierra College in Rocklin, CA, Puts Its Automotive Tech Program on Pause
The automotive technology program at Sierra College is “a mess.”
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Construction of School Automotive Shop in John Day, OR, Will Boost Program
A new automotive shop slated for construction at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School is expected to help expand the program at the school next fall.
Man on Fire at a Body Shop in Santa Barbara, CA, Gets Saved
A Santa Barbara man is recovering from a horrific accident that spurred a dramatic scene Thursday, May 2.
Fix Auto USA Expands in Temecula, CA
Fix Auto USA continues to expand in Southern California with the opening of Fix Auto Temecula South Express—a satellite location.
Assembly Bill Modifies Storage Rates and Accident Charges
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Assembly Bill 2392 (Santiago, Chapter 434, Statutes of 2018) modified Vehicle Code (VC) § 22524.5 regarding reasonableness of storage rates and presumptively unreasonable charges when those fees are a result of an accident or recovery of a stolen vehicle.