The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced a new license print feature online. The new feature offers licensees self-service license printing, eliminating the need to wait for the license mailed by BAR’s print vendor or request a duplicate/replacement license. Online license printing is available for both business and inspector/technician licenses. After entering the business […]
Auto Club of Southern California Acquires US Subsidiary of Wawanesa Mutual
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced August 1 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company, its U.S. subsidiary, to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. “It’s the right time to focus our efforts on our home market […]
ProColor Collision Adds New Location in California
ProColor Collision franchise owner Tony Buryakov has opened a third ProColor Collision repair center to serve Sacramento area residents and businesses. ProColor Collision Shingle Springs, formerly 49ER Auto Body, located at 4213 Sunset Lane, Suite 102 in Shingle Springs, joins Buryakov’s ProColor Collision locations in southeast and northeast Sacramento. “Even with my more than 25 […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Southern California
Crash Champions today announced that the company has finalized the acquisition of Autobahn Collision Center, a 13,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 11511 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California. The deal closed Friday, July 28 and the location will begin operating as part of the Crash Champions network effective immediately. “The Crash Champions […]
CAWA Announces Another Automotive High School Teacher Scholarship Winner
CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced another recipient of its automotive high school teachers’ scholarship awards. Named the Motorcar Parts of America – Selwyn Joffe Awards, CAWA provides scholarships to high school teachers to support their automotive programs. “CAWA is proud to assist automotive […]
California Insurance Commissioner Announces Over $50 Million in Grants to Assist Law Enforcement Fight Insurance Fraud
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced he has awarded $50,545,239 in grants to 34 district attorney offices representing 44 counties in California to combat insurance fraud. Under Commissioner Lara’s leadership, these grants, funded through annual employer assessments, support law enforcement efforts in investigating and prosecuting fraud and increase outreach to our communities. Commissioner Lara also […]
New California Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation and Fine Program Begins July 1
Under the new California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Citation and Fine Program, beginning July 1, 2023, the BAR will be able to issue citations and fines to automotive repair dealers (ARDs) for violations of the Automotive Repair Act, with fines potentially reaching up to $5,000 per violation. The Automotive Service Councils of California provided […]
State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in California and Arizona
Latest announcement follows re-introduction of non-OEM bumper covers, headlamps and taillamps to most U.S. states in December. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, June 19, that due to continuing parts shortages, the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would expand the specification of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts […]
CAWA Announces Scholarship Winners
CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,250 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. Furthermore, each student will receive a $300 tool gift certificate compliments of CAWA member All Trade Tools. “Once again, CAWA […]
Mercedes-Benz Receives First California Certification for Production Vehicle SAE Level 3 Conditionally Automated Driving
Mercedes‑Benz announced that its DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. With this milestone Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer with authorization to introduce such a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for use on public freeways in the most populous state in the […]
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