Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Nine Locations in California
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has entered the state of California via two acquisitions representing nine locations in the suburban Los Angeles area.
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Installation of Unsafe Used Tires
The bill (A.B. 949) will prohibit an automotive repair dealer from installing an unsafe used tire, as specified, on a motor vehicle for use on a highway.
California Insurance Commissioner to Return Donations from Insurance Industry
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has apologized to the state after breaking his campaign pledge to refuse contributions from the insurance industry.
Tesla Offers Auto Insurance in California
Tesla has launched an insurance service designed to give drivers in California – its biggest market – lower rates because of safety features on its electric vehicles, according to an article by Reuters.
California DOI Prevails in Longstanding Court Battle Against Mercury Insurance
According to a Property Casualty 360 article, the California Supreme Court let stand a $27.6 million fine from the Department of Insurance against Mercury Insurance for charging consumers unapproved and unfairly discriminatory rates.
3-D Printed Self-Driving Shuttle Debuts in California
Olli, a 3-D-printed self-driving shuttle developed by Local Motors, made its debut in Rancho Cordova, Calif., at the White Rock Corporate Campus, a large business park that is home to 1,600 employees.
Fix Auto USA Announces Expansion in California
Fix Auto USA has announced continued expansion in Northern California with the addition of its newest franchise location, Fix Auto San Francisco – Eddy Street, making this the 29th location in the region.
California Considers Rewrite of State’s Body Shop Equipment Regulations
The proposed revision would require all body shops to have the required equipment and current reference manuals for the types of vehicles being repaired.
Fix Auto USA Expands in Southern California
Fix Auto USA announced its continued expansion in Southern California with the opening of Fix Auto Temecula South Express, a satellite location.
California BAR to Host Workshop on Auto Body Regulations
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will be hosting a public workshop on April 18, 2019 to discuss proposed amendments to regulations related to auto body repair.