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Boyd Group Enters California

January 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquires nine collision repair locations in Southern California in two transactions. The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has entered the state of California via two acquisitions totaling nine locations in the suburban Los Angeles area. Six of the shops, including one intake center, are located in Corona, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, California

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Pilot Automated Ride-Hailing Service in San Jose

December 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch announced the start of a pilot project for automated ride-hailing service in San Jose, Calf. Their pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles has now been launched in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose. Monitored by a safety driver, the self-driving cars shuttle between West San […]

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

Collision Industry Foundation January 16 Gala Features Grant Recipients

December 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) 10th Annual CIF Gala fundraising event, that will be held in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m.,  will feature two former recipients of industry support through CIF. The previous recipients of Foundation support are looking forward to expressing their gratitude to CIF donors in person. Jeff […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser

Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network in California

November 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced its continued expansion in California with the addition of five new franchise collision repair centers. These additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint into new markets and further penetrates existing ones. The new locations include: Fix Auto Bell Gardens (Bell Gardens, CA) – Owned and operated by Armando Flores; who also […]

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

Safelite Group Acquires Quick’s Glass Service with Five Locations in California

October 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced the acquisition of Quick’s Glass Service. The transaction was completed at the close of business October 25. Quick’s Glass Service has been in business for decades, owned and managed by Clint Harless. With five locations across California, including Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento, Lodi and Stockton, the acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Safelite

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

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