Inslee vetoes Wash. 2030 EV text, calls goal ‘too important’ to be conditional on road use charge
— May 13, 2021Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee killed a near-term electric car directive in order to save it,
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Collision Advice, asTech challenge aftermarket scan tool suitability for collision repair
— May 13, 202167 percent of 2020 “Who Pays for What?” study respondents said they used aftermarket scanning
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FTC relays LKQ, ABPA, Safelite critiques of OEM collision practices in report to Congress
— May 11, 2021A Thursday Federal Trade Commission report to Congress on manufacturer control of product repairs highlights
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Rivian’s electric truck, SUV to include aluminum, carbon fiber, UHS steel
— May 11, 2021The Rivian R1T electric truck and R1S electric SUV reaching customers this summer will feature a mixed-material
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Size, parts, equipment: Mazda elaborates on plans, policies for certified auto body repair network
— May 10, 2021Mazda will not require dealer sponsorship, cap the number of facilities, or ban alternative parts in
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Ford: No repairs, only refinish on bumper fascias if ADAS present
— May 7, 2021Ford on Monday issued position statements barring all bumper fascia repairs on vehicles equipped with
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New electric vehicle OEM Rivian to sell own auto insurance, give discount for using ADAS
— May 7, 2021The electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian says it will offer its own auto insurance for its inaugural
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Novelis says its ‘strongest automotive aluminum product to date’ ready
— May 7, 2021Novelis earlier this year announced automakers could now buy Advanz 7UHS-s701 structural aluminum, calling
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N.Y. Legislature OKs ending ICE new-vehicle sales by 2035; 12 governors ask Biden for same
— May 6, 2021Both houses of the New York Legislature have passed a bill setting a “goal” that all new
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Correction: SAE EDGE report highlights ADAS calibration issues, promotes standardization
— May 6, 2021A new Society of Automotive Engineers EDGE Research Report alerts the auto industry to issues advanced
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