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Federal Agency Says Congress Can’t Overturn California Vehicle Emissions Rules Through Review

March 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association reported that the Government Accountability Office (GAO), independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress, released a report revealing its opinion that Congress does not have the authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s more stringent automotive emissions regulations. In December, when Joe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Emissions, Government Accountability Office, Regulations, U.S. EPA

ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in California

March 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Guadalupe Lara and Marco Fernandez have transitioned their Modesto body shop, formerly known as Luxury Collision Center to the ProColor Collision brand. ProColor Collision Modesto, located at 1216 6th Street will continue the growth plan for their family-owned auto shop business, which has served the greater Modesto area for four years. “As we looked at […]

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

California Department of Insurance Warns Drivers about Tow Truck Drivers Holding Vehicles Hostage in Southern California

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Warning follows arraignment of 16 residents in alleged auto insurance fraud ring involving body shop. Yesterday, the California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement (PSA) with a warning for California drivers about an increase in scams involving tow truck companies targeting car accident victims where vehicles are being held hostage for cash. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Lawsuits, Towing

Trive Capital Invests in Chilton Auto Body

February 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chilton has 20 collision repair centers in California. Trive Capital, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, announced it invested in Chilton Auto Body. Headquartered in San Carlos, Calif, Chilton operates 20 collision shops across the Bay Area and Los Angeles and continues to grow throughout state. Founded in 1969, Chilton services all vehicle makes and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Chilton Auto Body, Trive Capital

CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications for assistance will be accepted through March 31. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) currently has a total of $250,000 set aside to assist industry members impacted by the recent wildfires in California. Outgoing CIF President Dan Risley of CCC Intelligent Solutions announced during the recent 14th CIF Annual Charity event in Palm Springs, Calif. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief

Universal Technical Institute Adds Tesla START Collision Repair Training Program to Long Beach Campus Offerings

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced the expansion of its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training program by adding Tesla’s START Collision Repair program. Tesla’s START program is an intensive training program that prepares workers for successful careers at Tesla. Graduates of UTI’s Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla’s program criteria and are hired by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, Career and Technical Education, Tesla, Universal Technical Institute

Driven Brands Collision Heart Fund Activated to Support Employees Impacted by California Wildfires

February 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Driven Brands Collision Group consisting of Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, has a significant number of franchise locations and employees in California. While all of our locations and employees are safe following the recent wildfires, many team members in the greater Los Angeles area are facing the aftermath of these devastating events. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Disaster Relief, Driven Brands

ProColor Collision Expands in Bakersfield, California

February 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Qazi Asad, a 37-year industry veteran, has opened ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest, marking his second location in four months. Asad, alongside CFO Obeer Qazi and Vice President of Operations Saady Qazi, continues to expand his collision repair service in California. As CollisionWeek reported in October, Asad opened ProColor Collision Lynwood. Located at 4900 Lisa Marie […]

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

California Reported Total Autonomous Test Vehicle Mileage Down by Half from Previous Year

February 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autonomous vehicles under testing permits have collectively covered nearly 4.5 million miles on California’s public roads from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, down more than half from the previous year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced, The most recent year total, standing at 4,498,066 miles, includes 3,945,171 miles with a safety driver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California

GoFundMe Fundraiser Established for Owners of California CARSTAR Store Who Lost Home in Pasadena Fire

January 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Armen and Datevig Daghlian, owners of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint, have faced an extraordinary set of challenges following a devastating fire that tore through their home on the evening of Tuesday, January 7 in Pasadena, Calif. While the fire destroyed their residence, leaving the Daghlian family effectively homeless, they have shown incredible resilience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Disaster Relief

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