Crash Champions announced the expansion of its California network with the acquisition of Fender Mender, located at 326 N. El Camino Real in Encinitas, California. The acquisition officially closed on April 5. “Crash Champions has quickly grown across California, and we’re proud to welcome this high-performing repair center to the team,” said Crash Champions Founder […]
California Bureau of Automotive Repair to Hold Regulatory Workshop on Storage Fees April 25
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will hold a regulatory workshop on April 25to discuss proposed regulations on storage and towing fees charged by automotive repair dealers. The workshop will be held after the conclusion of the April BAR Advisory Group meeting being held earlier in the day. The proposed regulations would […]
Fenix Parts Completes Acquires California Auto Recycler
Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of Green Auto Parts & Recycling in Sun Valley, Calif. The Company also announced Edgar Akopyan will be joining Fenix Parts as the Director of Business Development, Southern California. Green is a full-service automotive recycler servicing the Los Angeles market. This is Fenix Parts’ first acquisition in […]
SEMA Research Says California Voters Reject Proposed Speed Limiting Devices on Autos
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) commissioned a survey among likely November 2024 voters to gauge opinion on SB 961, which would require new cars and trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices beginning in 2027. The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that California’s likely voters overwhelmingly reject the proposed […]
SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035. Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to […]
ProColor Collision Adds New Location in Fontana, California
ProColor Collision announced the opening of ProColor Collision Fontana, located at 17855 Foothill Blvd in Fontana, Calif. After opening ProColor Collision Rialto in June 2022, shop co-owner Eddy Samawi searched for opportunities to open a second location and serve additional Inland Empire communities. The new Fontana facility was formerly a smog inspection station that leased […]
California Says ZEVs Were Quarter of Vehicles Sold Last Year
The sales of new zero-emission vehicles have soared 1022% over the past 10 years, according to data from the California Energy Commission. One in four new cars sold in California were zero-emission in 2023. More ZEVs were sold in California in 2023 than at any point in history, including in Q3 when sales hit their […]
California Autobody Association Partners with CARS Cooperative
New partnership with CARS Cooperative gives CAA members access to cost saving discounts on 25+ automotive industry products and services. The California Autobody Association announced a new partnership with Collision Automotive Repair Services, Inc. (CARS). The CARS Cooperative provides collision repair shops with complimentary cash back rewards, discounts and exclusive CAA member savings for materials […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces Full Speaker Slate for May 6-8 Annual Conference
2024 WIN Conference to deliver in-depth collision repair industry programming, networking, and mentorship. A full slate of in-depth professional collision repair industry programing, inspiring keynote speakers, and networking and mentoring opportunities is set for the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) 2024 Annual Conference. This year’s conference, themed Dream Out Loud, will be May 6-8, 2024, and […]
Tesla Settles California Hazardous Waste Disposal Suit
Vehicle manufacturer settles with 25 California District Attorney Offices over hazardous waste disposal violations at service centers, energy centers and factory. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, along with 24 other District Attorneys throughout California, announced February 1 that a judge in San Joaquin County has ordered Tesla, Inc. to pay $1.5 million as […]
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