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State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in California and Arizona

June 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Arizona, California, Non-OEM Parts, State Farm

CAWA Announces Scholarship Winners

June 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, CAWA, Nevada, Scholarships

Mercedes-Benz Receives First California Certification for Production Vehicle SAE Level 3 Conditionally Automated Driving

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California, Mercedes-Benz

BendPak Invests in New Global Headquarters

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BendPak, Inc. has purchased a new global headquarters in Agoura Hills, Calif. The 22,256-square-foot administrative building, built in 2012 for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is situated on 12 acres in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, just west of Los Angeles. BendPak expects to move from its current Santa Paula, Calif., offices by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BendPak, California, Openings

ProColor Collision Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in San Diego Market

June 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Escondido, located at 375 State Place in Escondido, Calif., to its network strengthening its presence and service to the greater San Diego market. The location is owned and operated by Benjamin Sanchez, who has worked in the collision industry for more than 20 years. “The team at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Toyota Auto Insurance Launches in California

May 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Entry into the largest auto insurance market in the U.S. marks the ninth state where vehicle manufacturer’s insurance product is available. Toyota Auto Insurance, the vehicle manufacturer’s branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in California. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Openings, Toyota Insurance Management Solutions

Car ADAS Solutions Adds Three Licensees in California

April 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of three new licensees in California including Accelerated ADAS in Riverside, owned by Jim Period, APEX Calibrations in Fresno, owned by Tony Morgan, and Quantum ADAS Calibrations LLC in San Diego, owned by Preston Eherenfeldt. “We are excited to begin our California calibration center build-out with the Car ADAS […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Car ADAS Solutions, Network Affiliations

New California BAR Webpage Offers Quick-Reference Information on Accepted Trade Standards

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has published a new webpage intended to help automotive repair dealers comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) accepted trade standards. The new Accepted Trade Standards webpage offers helpful information on requirements for performing services or repairs specifically relating to: Air conditioning (CCR § 3366) Auto body and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Regulations

Toyota Receives Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kit Approval from California

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allows qualified heavy-duty truck manufacturers using the fuel cell electric powertrain kit to be eligible for incentives. Heavy-duty Class 8 commercial truck original equipment manufacturers and operators now have another tool to help them comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations in the State of California. Toyota announced that it was recently granted a Zero Emission […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Air Resources Board, Fuel Cells, Heavy Duty Trucks, Hydrogen, Toyota

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in San Marcos, California

April 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto San Marcos, a 7,300 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 917 Rancheros Drive in San Marcos, Calif. Francisco Cid Del Prado, co-owner of Fix Auto San Marcos, has spent over 32 years in the automotive industry as an employee of multiple shops, and now a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

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