Classic Collision Expands in California, Enters Nevada
Classic Collision, LLC, has announced the acquisition of Morey’s Collision Repair in Norco, Calif., and the opening of a Las Vegas, Nev., brownfield location.
Nevada Legislature Reviewing Aftermarket Parts Bill
The bill would prohibit an insurer from requiring the use of aftermarket parts in the collision repair of a vehicle that is less than 60 months old unless the insurer has written consent from the owner of the motor vehicle.
Caliber Collision and Allstate Donate Recycled Ride to Needy Nevada Family
Caliber Collision Centers announced that it, along with Allstate, donated a refurbished 2013 Toyota Camry to a single mother and cancer survivor from Reno, Nev., at the classic car show, Hot August Nights.
Auto Insurance Rates Headed Higher for Some Nevada Drivers
When Nevada Senate Bill 308 takes effect on July 1, auto insurance premiums will go up for about one-third of Nevada vehicle owners, according to data from the Nevada Division of Insurance.
Cambridge Automotive Group Opens New Maaco Location in Nevada
The group now owns more than 40 Maaco shops across the country and is Maaco’s largest multiple-center owner.
Nevada to Create Nation’s First Statewide Vehicle-to-Vehicle Network
The Nevada Center for Advanced Mobility and Nexar said the project will implement “smart transportation systems” that will make Nevada’s roads safer.
Nevada Bill Would Increase Total-Loss Threshold for Damaged Vehicles to 80 Percent
For a damaged vehicle to be considered a total loss, the actual or estimated cost of parts and labor required to repair the vehicle would have to be 80 percent or more of the vehicle’s retail value.
Nevada Issues First US Autonomous Vehicle Restricted Driver’s License to Quadriplegic Former Racer Driver
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has been working with Sam Schmidt and Arrow since 2015 to become the first state to enhance regulations allowing Schmidt to legally drive the SAM Car on Nevada public roads under restricted conditions.
Abaris Expands Reno, Nevada Facility
Training company adds 1,100 square feet to its facility in order to provide more room for additional business and training capabilities.
Nevada Passes Total-Loss Bill, Expands Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs
The Nevada Collision Industry Association announced that Assembly Bill 204, which amended a previous total-loss bill, and Senate Bill 238, aimed at expanding the Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs, passed. Prior to A.B. 204 passing, repair costs for damaged vehicles in Nevada could not exceed 65 percent of the car’s actual value with some exemptions.