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Fenix Parts Completes Acquires California Auto Recycler

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Fenix Parts, People

SEMA Research Says California Voters Reject Proposed Speed Limiting Devices on Autos

March 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, legislation, Specialty Equipment Market Association

SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales 

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

ProColor Collision Adds New Location in Fontana, California

February 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

California Says ZEVs Were Quarter of Vehicles Sold Last Year

February 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Sales

California Autobody Association Partners with CARS Cooperative

February 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, California Autobody Association, CARS Cooperative

Women’s Industry Network Announces Full Speaker Slate for May 6-8 Annual Conference

February 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, California, Women's Industry Network

Tesla Settles California Hazardous Waste Disposal Suit

February 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, Tesla

Bill to Require Speed Limiters in New Vehicles Introduced in California

January 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package, Senate Bills 960 & 961, a first-in-the-nation effort to make California roads safe and accessible to all users. Senate Bill 961 requires changes to vehicles directly, including a first-in-the-nation requirement that all new vehicles sold in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, legislation

1Collision Rebrands as CSN Collision

January 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces new U.S. locations. The 1Collision Network announced its rebranding as CSN Collision, signifying a strategic evolution in the company’s journey. The rebranding positions CSN Collision to tap into its parent company’s global resources and expertise, strengthening its role in the United States, Canada, and Europe. CSN Collision Centres and 1Collision announced they were merging […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Arizona, California, CSN Collision Centres, Michigan, Network Affiliations, New York State, North Carolina, Ohio

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