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 […]
CARSTAR Adds its 700th Collision Repair Facility to Network
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 […]
Wesco Group Acquires PBE Distributor in Sacramento
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 […]
NHTSA, EPA Move to Revoke California Exemption on Fuel Economy Standards
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 […]
California Insurance Commissioner Now Under Fire Over Use of Public Funds for Housing
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 […]
California Insurance Commissioner Responds to Concerns Over Insurance Industry Reelection Campaign Donations, Meetings with Execs
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 […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network
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 […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Centers to Network in California and Virginia
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 […]
Root Insurance Enters California
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. […]
California Reaches Vehicle Emission Standard Compromise with Four Manufacturers
Four vehicle manufacturers and California have agreed on a voluntary framework to reduce emissions that can serve as an alternative path forward for clean vehicle standards nationwide. Automakers who agreed to the framework are Ford, Honda, BMW of North America and Volkswagen Group of America. The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has been moving […]
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