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California Legislature Considering Bills That Could Affect Collision Repairers

The current session is looking at bills that could impact EV battery storage and safety, employment, technical education and more.
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NHTSA Cuts Workforce While Maintaining Tesla Investigations

The agency said it is committed to enforcing federal vehicle safety regulations across all manufacturers, including Tesla.
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New Paint VOC Regulations in Southern California Likely to Expand to Other Markets

Two VOCs that were exempt because they don't contribute to ground smog have been found to have toxic health concerns.
John Yoswick
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Trump EPA Moves to Repeal California’s Gas Car Ban Waiver

The EPA has formally submitted the waiver under the Congressional Review Act, providing lawmakers the opportunity to overturn it.
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TechTalk360 Webinar to Look at How Federal Administration Will Affect Collision Repairers

Bob Redding, president of a government affairs firm in Washington, D.C., will give his perspective on what changes will mean for the industry.
Autobody News Staff
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Modified Vehicles Pose Challenges for Meeting Federal Mandate to Restore ADAS

SEMA is conducting research on modified vehicles to gauge the impact of such modifications on ADAS calibrations.
John Yoswick
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BAR Holds 4th Public Workshop on Storage Fee Regs That Would Affect Body Shops

New rules are coming on setting and disseminating prices for storage fees; shop owners and operators can still comment.
Paul Hughes
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Trump’s Flurry of Executive Orders Draws Mixed Opinions from Aftermarket Industry

Orders concerning tariffs, EV purchase tax credits and components of connected vehicle systems could affect collision repair.
Brian Bradley
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SEMA Applauds U.S. Transportation Secretary Confirmation, Backs More Cabinet Noms

SEMA is urging members to send letters of support for nominees for EPA Administrator and Secretary of the Interior.
Autobody News Staff
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California BAR Schedules 4th Public Workshop on Proposed Storage Fees

An October workshop was expected to be the last one before the BAR submitted its proposal to the state Office of Administrative Law.
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