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U.S. Agency Opens Probe into Fatal Tesla Vehicle Crash that Killed 3
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1Collision Adds All Magic Paint & Body's 4 California Locations
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Plover Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers' Advisory Council
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QCD Orders 30 More Electric Volvo Trucks for Southern California Fleet
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CAWA Leadership Forum Set for June 22-24 in Redondo Beach, CA
Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
California Man Arraigned on 14 Counts of Insurance Fraud in ‘Paper Collision’ Scheme
Farrukh Hussain, 37, of Eastvale, CA, was arraigned on 14 felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly stealing consumers’ identities to file 14 fraudulent insurance claims with six different insurance companies using a “paper collision” scheme---meaning most of the accidents never occurred and only existed on paper.
Panasonic to Add Campus in Reno, NV, as Electric Vehicle Market Revs Up
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA), a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, on Dec. 22 announced plans to expand in Northern Nevada with a new campus in Reno, NV, anticipated to open spring 2022.
Classic Collision Acquires 6 Repair Centers in Alaska
Classic Collision, LLC, a leading national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced a new closing Dec. 20---the acquisition of six Fix Auto Centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Palmer, AK.
G&C Auto Body Donates 7 Cars to Continue Gene Crozat’s Legacy of Giving
Written by Ed Attanasio
The late Gene Crozat of G&C Auto Body died in 2016, but his sons have taken his zeal for helping others to the next level, and giving cars to those in need is a big part of it.
Mike’s Auto Body Gives Away 4 More Cars to Hit 100 in 21 Years
Written by Ed Attanasio
On Dec. 15, Mike’s Auto Body (MAB) gave away its 100th vehicle through its nationally-known Benevolence Program, at a presentation held at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, CA.
California Job Growth Slows; Unemployment Rate Falls
Written by Seth Sandronsky, The Center Square
California payrolls added 47,500 nonfarm workers in November, compared to October’s 96,800 new hires, according to the state Employment Development Department.
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NABC Recycled Rides® Program, Farmers® Insurance, Fix Auto Poway Donate Vehicle to the YMCA of San Diego
On Dec. 3, the Mission Valley YMCA, along with other YMCA branches throughout San Diego, received a special holiday gift---the presentation of a vehicle to provide transportation for the maintenance team that keeps their facilities running.
Ford Launches Zero-Carbon EV Home Charging Initiative California
Ford on Dec. 17 announced it is launching a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in electric vehicle owners in California to opt into carbon-neutral charging at home, reducing their carbon footprint from energy used to power their vehicles.
Nikola Delivers First Tre Battery-Electric Trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc.
Nikola Corporation on Dec. 17 delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), one of Southern California's prominent port trucking companies, to expedite zero-emission transportation solutions at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Polestar Opens EV Retail Location in Marin County, CA
Polestar has opened a new retail location in Corte Madera, CA.