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Fix Auto USA Conference October 2-4

September 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

After a two-year hiatus, the Fix Auto USA family is convening once again October 2-4 for the 2022 Fix Auto conference. The event will take place at Loews Coronado Bay Resort near San Diego, Calif. Home to many Fix Auto USA facilities, California is the perfect backdrop for the highly anticipated Fix Auto USA conference. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, California, Fix Auto USA

Toyota and Kenworth Announce Successful Completion of California Fuel Cell Electric Truck Project

September 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Company announced they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a potential zero-emissions replacement of diesel-powered trucks with the completion of their operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) “Shore to Store” project at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Kenworth, Toyota

Crash Champions Acquires 12 Collision Repair Centers in California in Two Transactions

September 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC today announced significant expansion to its California operations through the strategic acquisitions of Blake’s Auto Body and Pan American Collision Center. Together, the pair of acquisitions combine to add 12 high-quality collision repair locations across the state, increasing Crash Champions’ network to more than 100 state-of-the-art centers across the Golden State. “Both […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

ASA Webinar Examined Advanced Clean Cars II, Service Information, and Vehicle Data

September 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted a bonus Webinar on Friday for a conversation with Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, and Steve Douglas, Vice President for Energy and Environment at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The webinar was focused on the recent California Air Resource Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC-II) regulations and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Assocation, California, Diagnostics, Electric Vehicles, OEM Repair Procedures, Regulations

California Autobody Political Action Committee Seeks Donations in Advance of Midterm Elections

September 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Repair Political Action Committee (CARPAC) is seeking donations to help support candidates who are understanding and responsive to the needs of body shops throughout the State. According to CARPAC, 2022 is an important election year that gives body shop owners and their employees the opportunity to have a real say in determining […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Autobody Association, California Autobody Repair Political Action Committee, Elections

Maximum Equipment Named Preferred Refinish Distributor for Global Finishing Solutions in San Diego County

September 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that Maximum Equipment & Technical Services is now its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in San Diego County, California. Founded in 1992, Maximum Equipment supplies, installs and services a variety of automotive repair equipment in southern California, southern Nevada, southern Utah and Hawaii. Maximum Equipment provides full-service solutions, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, Global Finishing Solutions, Maximum Equipment

SEMA Says Consumers Being Forced to Buy Specific Technologies in Wake of California’s 2035 Ban on Internal Combustion Engines

August 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association released a statement in the wake of the California Air Resources Board’s decision to require 100% zero emission vehicles by 2035, reiterating its concerns that regulators were banning internal combustion engines (ICE) and restricting options for consumers. “SEMA believes that Californians should not be directed toward a specific technology, but […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

California Regulators Approve Plan Requiring All Zero-Emission Vehicles Sold in the State by 2035

August 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rule establishes year-by-year roadmap to rapidly grow zero-emission vehicle sales. Regulations require open access to propulsion system diagnostics and data. The California Air Resources Board yesterday approved its Advanced Clean Cars II rule that sets California on a path to rapidly growing the zero-emission car, pickup truck and SUV market it says will deliver cleaner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Diagnostics, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cells, Regulations

ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in California

August 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision today announced the opening of its newest U.S. location in Glendora, Calif. ProColor Collision Glendora, located at 517 West Foothill Blvd., is the fourth ProColor Collision location for Avalon Holdings USA and CEO Ashraf Jakvani, with other locations in La Puente, Chino and Yucca Valley. Avalon Holdings USA has been a part of […]

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

Auto Glass Now Adds Two New Locations in California

August 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now, the same-day glass repair, replacement, and calibration provider that is part of the Driven Brands family, announced the opening of two new California locations. Auto Glass Now Pinedale is located at 30 W Spruce Ave in Pinedale and Auto Glass Now Sacramento is located at 9565 Folsom Blvd, in Sacramento. Both facilities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Now, California, Driven Brands, Openings

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