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Service King Collision Repair Centers Settles Hazardous Waste Lawsuit with California District Attorneys

October 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

$2.35 million settlement with 11 county District Attorneys follows undercover operation examining store waste streams. Service King Paint & Body, LLC, with 42 collision repair centers in California, has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a civil environmental prosecution alleging the company mishandled hazardous waste and confidential customer information. The settlement was announced by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Hyundai Autonomous Cars Hit the Streets in California Ride-Sharing Pilot

October 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Autonomous Cars

Hyundai, in collaboration with Pony.ai and Via, unveiled BotRide, a shared, on-demand, autonomous vehicle service operating on public roads. Starting on November 4, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the local community of Irvine, Calif.  “The pilot introduces BotRide to several hundred Irvine residents, including college […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Autonomous Vehicles, California, Hyundai

CARSTAR Adds its 700th Collision Repair Facility to Network

October 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Montrose in California is the franchise organization’s 700th in North America and 52nd in the state. CARSTAR celebrated a milestone yesterday as its network of independently owned collision repair facilities reached 700 with the addition of CARSTAR Montrose, located 2604 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose, Calif.  “Becoming known for our premier collision repair quality and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

Wesco Group Acquires PBE Distributor in Sacramento

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group announced that Jerry’s Paint & Supply is now a part of the Wesco family of companies. Jerry’s Paint & Supply is based out of Sacramento, Calif. with four locations serving the surrounding area. Jerry’s opened its first store in Sacramento in 1963. Josh Cox will continue to lead Jerry’s business and will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

NHTSA, EPA Move to Revoke California Exemption on Fuel Economy Standards

September 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an initial step towards finalizing the proposed Safer, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule by issuing a final action entitled the “One National Program Rule,” which will enable the federal government to provide nationwide uniform fuel […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Center for Auto Safety, Emissions, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations, U.S. EPA

California Insurance Commissioner Now Under Fire Over Use of Public Funds for Housing

September 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CWD Lara Letter

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara who apologized last week for taking reelection campaign donations from insurance industry executives and their families is under the spotlight again. Following a report in Politico that Insurance Commissioner Lara billed the state for his Sacramento apartment,  a consumer group has called on California officials to investigate to determine the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fraud, Insurance Commissioner

California Insurance Commissioner Responds to Concerns Over Insurance Industry Reelection Campaign Donations, Meetings with Execs

September 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter to Californians on September 3, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara responded to growing concerns over his reelection campaign’s acceptance of funds from executives and family members of insurance companies regulated by his office, breaking a campaign promise and the precedent of previous commissioners. The donations and closely timed meetings with insurance executives with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Ethics, Insurance Commissioner

Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network

August 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of five new franchise collision repair centers. These additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint to now include Tucson, Ariz. while further penetrating existing regions of Northern California and Southern California. Fix Auto Kearny Mesa (San Diego, CA) – Formerly San Diego Collision Repair; Owned and operated by Bryan […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Centers to Network in California and Virginia

August 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the addition of collision repair centers to its network of independently-owned facilities in California and Virginia. CARSTAR Ukiah, a 7,000 sq. ft. facility located at 550 Talmage Rd, in Ukiah Calif., is the second location for owner Jeff Yokum, who also owns CARSTAR Yokum’s Body Shop in Willits. With his father opening the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Virginia

Root Insurance Enters California

August 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root Insurance announced its entry into California. According to the company its auto insurance is now available to 60% of the U.S. population. Californians will be able to sign up for Root’s insurance through the Root Insurance app or the website. To get their rate, drivers simply estimate their annual mileage and submit their information. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Root Insurance

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