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- First EVs As Part of Hawaii's Statewide, Multi-Agency Service Contract Arrive
- San Francisco Man Charged with Auto Body Shop Break-In, Safeway Store Shoplifting in Belmont, CA
- Karma Automotive Celebrates Initial Production Run of 2021 GS-6 Luxury Sedan with 3 Custom Design Themes
- Washington State Passes Law Establishing 2030 Target for Phasing Out Gasoline Vehicles
- Local Motors Begins First-Ever Autonomous Vehicle Project at MCAS Miramar
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Sunnyside, WA, Supports Local Businesses with New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City of Sunnyside has installed four new SemaConnect electric vehicle charging stations in Central Washington.
HGreg.com Marks Milestone Expansion into West Coast
HGreg.com, a technology-first automotive retailer with a strong combination of e-commerce platform, storefronts and fulfilment centers, has completed a major investment to expand its service to customers throughout the West Coast.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 11 Locations in California
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of 11 locations in California.
Crash Champions Completes Rebrand of Pacific Elite
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 Dec. 8 its successful rebrand of Pacific Elite, formerly the largest family owned operator of collision repair shops in California.
California Heading Toward Third Round of Lockdowns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a third stay-at-home order in the last nine months that is set to be phased in on a regional basis as soon as Dec. 4.
Custom Rebuild Done in Hermiston, OR, Gets National Attention
At age 13, Austin Phipps wasn’t old enough for a driver’s license, but he bought his first car anyway.
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Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in Pomona, CA
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a collision repair center in Pomona, CA.
ASCCA Establishes Dick DeLoach Memorial Fund for Late Auto Journalist
Dick DeLoach was a humble man. Fifteen years ago, he called me to inquire about writing for Parts & People, a now defunct automotive publication out of Denver. I asked him if he had any experience and his response was “A little.”
Tesla Wins Long-Standing Feud With Ex-Employee With Sizable Settlement
Tesla has won its long-standing feud with ex-Gigafactory employee Martin Tripp, who once broke trade secret violations by telling reporters about delays in Model 3 production.
Fix Auto in Campbell, CA, Achieves VeriFacts Automotive Verified Quality Designation
Darryl Shiozawa, owner of Fix Auto in Campbell, CA, began working in his father’s shop at age 15.