California on Cusp of Half-Million Electric Cars
Veloz, a first-of-its-kind public-private coalition of major electric car industry stakeholders, reported this week that California is close to achieving its 500,000th electric car sale.
Fix Auto Opens Seven New California Locations
Fix Auto USA has announced the addition of seven California franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 142.
PPG Hosts California Autobody Association Chapter Event
Organized by Robert Hengemihle and Jennifer Jarzembowski of PPG, the event included a keynote speaker and an educational seminar on the latest OEM information, including certifications, repair procedures and best practices for safe and quality repairs.
California Becomes First State to Regulate Environmental Impact of Ridesharing Companies
California recently became the first state in the nation to regulate the transportation pollution produced by the surge in popularity of ridesharing after Gov. Brown signed Senate Bill 1014, a bill requiring transportation network companies (TNCs) to account for, and reduce, the greenhouse gas emissions of their operations.
California Autobody Association Los Angeles Hosts Chapter Meeting with Dave Luehr
The Los Angeles Chapter of the California Auto Body Association (CAA) announced it is hosting a meeting on Sept. 13, 2018 featuring Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions and co-author of “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops.”
Korean Parts Carmaker Mando Acquires California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit
Mando, a global auto parts manufacturer of the Halla Group, announced that it has acquired an autonomous vehicle testing permit in the state of California, becoming the first Korean automobile company with the license.
CARSTAR Intrepid Collision Launches in Colton, California
CARSTAR Intrepid Collision is a 9,400-square-foot facility offering full collision repair, glass repair or replacement and is equipped to perform aluminum repairs.
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Hears Presentation on New Vehicle Technology
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recently got up to speed on how sophisticated vehicles are becoming thanks to a presentation by Gene Lopez, director of development and training for Seidner’s Collision Centers.
California Auto Body Labor Rate Survey Bill Causes Controversy
The California Senate Insurance Committee recently voted 9-1 to advance Assembly Bill 2276, with a purpose to supplement the auto body labor rate survey laws and clarify parameters and other conditions.
1Collision Network Adds Shops in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska
“The addition of these fine owners expands our network presence in California, Minnesota and Illinois, and we are excited to now have a network affiliate in Omaha,” 1Collision Network President Jim Keller said.
