From AAA On the week, the majority of states saw gas prices decrease minimally – by one to two cents or saw no change at the pump. Though low, the volatility was enough to drive the national average down a…
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why it is important to take pictures immediately after an accident and how they can influence car insurance claims. Everyone's safety is of the…
From Smartcitiesdive.com New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, R, signed the nation’s first state law regulating flying cars late last month, in a move experts say could serve as a "stepping-stone" towards the technology becoming more widely available. LEARN MORE
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 30 through Aug. 6, including a Honda recalls involving 607,784 and 324,194 units. See the list of this week's recalls involving 10 or…
From the Automotive Service Association A big Thank you to our partners at AutoZone for providing us the opportunity to partake in a “Greenside Chat at the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational." ASA was presented the opportunity along with…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – Aug. 6, 2020 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual MSO Symposium will still take place the week of Nov. 9, 2020. “We’re just going to do it…
From AAA ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2020) – AAA automotive researchers found that over the course of 4,000 miles of real-world driving, vehicles equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of issue every 8 miles, on average. Researchers…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Colo.—An In-N-Out Burger and…
From SEMA The Specialty Equipment Market Association has announced that due to Covid-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not take place in 2020. While both event organizers and industry members have…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Aug. 5, 2020 – AAPEX 2020, scheduled for Nov. 3-5, 2020 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person tradeshow event this year due to…
Jim Hackett, who has led Ford Motor Company’s transformation since 2017 as president and CEO, has elected to retire from the company Jim Farley, currently chief operating officer, becomes president and CEO of Ford effective Oct. 1. He was also…
Jeff Peevy accomplished much in his five years as president of the Automotive Management Institute. Current chairman of the Collision Industry Conference, Peevy has rejoined I-CAR as their VP of Technical Products, Programs and Services. Listen in as Jeff reviews…
"Despite the surge in off-lease vehicles during 2020, used car and light truck prices are rising. Used vehicle prices have climbed substantially during the last several months, contrary to the expectations of many analysts at the beginning of the year.…
The Detroit Free Press has released "a list of recommended used vehicles that fit the criteria of safety, reliability and affordability is divided into 'best' and 'good' categories." READ MORE And now take a quick look ... Best Choices…
From the Small Business Administration The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and…
From Car Care Council Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car…
From AAA On the week, the national gas price average held steady at $2.18 as the majority of state averages saw minimal impact at the pump. With the exception of a few outliers – Florida (+10 cents), Utah (+10 cents)…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – July 31, 2020 – The final winner has been announced in the ASA-Dell Technologies "Independence for Independents” contest. Vicki Doherty of M&N Absolute Auto Repair in Everett, Washington won…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - July 30, 2020 - Applications are continuing to be accepted for the president of the Automotive Management Institute. The position became open when Jeff Peevy, AMAM, resigned his position as AMi president -- effective July…
From USA Today The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 16 through 23, including a Dodge recall involving 925,239 units and a Hyundai recall involving 272,126 units. See the list of this week's car recalls…
Annual vehicle sales pace in July forecast to be 13.3 million, down from 16.9 million in 2019. Sales volume expected to fall 19% from year-ago levels, finish near 1,130,000 units. Industry's recovery is slow but remains on track with third…
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dire impact on American's plans for retirement. More than a third of Americans (38%) say their retirement plans have been impacted, most commonly, because they will…
Andy Fiffick, owner of Rad Air Complete Car Care in North Royalton, Ohio, is a multi-shop operation with more than 70 employees, and he’s looking for a few good men or women.
Citing COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association of Florida has postponed its Foundations Training & Trade Expo to 2021.
"Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) vehicle repair soared by more than $12 billion in products between 2013 and 2018, but instead of sparking service bay growth, the number of light vehicle service bays declined across the U.S." "Despite the loss of 8,000 service…
From Aftermarket Matters IRVINE, Calif.—CarMD.com has released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs, which finds in 2019 Vermont had the lowest average repair cost ($342.14) while California drivers incurred the highest average repair cost…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research shows that 63% of U.S. consumers are open to changing their current auto insurance policy for one with a telematics-based premium, according to a new report jointly published today by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, the world's leader in mobile telematics, and…
ERIE, Pa., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Your summer vacation plans probably look a little different this year. For many families, that may mean skipping the airport and loading up the car for a family road trip. If you're planning a trip…
U.S. Senate Republicans have released the latest COVID-19 Economic Stimulus provisions.
If you’re feeling the summer heat, so is your car’s battery.
Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety.
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country.
As automotive businesses have navigated the pandemic and prepared for a return to “normal” business, many have spent time improving their facilities, from painting and organizing to implementing new processes. But one area that many collision repair facilities overlook on…
BUSINESS WIRE In the July 2020 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Plus Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that wholesale used vehicle activity continued to improve over the course of June as the market fully…
From Ratchet+Wrench Toyota is recalling 183,397 units of its Toyota Tundra pickup trucks after the vehicle's electrical system was improperly installed, reports Consumer Reports. According to the report, the turn signal bulbs were connected to the wrong wires, meaning they…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed its support for the recently introduced bipartisan bill, H.R. 7671 the Small Business Comeback Act in the House of Representatives. H.R. 7671 helps small businesses that are affected by the financial impact due to…
The latest episode of the ASA Podcast is now available! Danny Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Apex, N.C.-based Autoshop Solutions. He’s also an AMi instructor and routinely offers good advice to shop owners looking to grow their business.…
"Three groups of repair outlets have dominated car and light truck Purchased Service growth across the U.S. during the past five years (2014 to 2019). Purchased Service (the cost of mechanics to install products…
Elite has announced that the company has launched Sales Master University™, an ongoing online course that provides service advisors with a consistent flow of sales training. This new online sales training service is sponsored by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. JASPER…
The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.19 as 1/3 of states saw gas prices decrease and only 10 states saw gas prices increase by two to four cents. State averages saw minimal fluctuation as demand…
From Ratchet+Wrench Hyundai is recalling vehicles that are equipped with tire inflator kits. When the inflator is plugged into the 12-volt power outlet, once commonly used as a cigarette lighter, a fire risk emerges. According to Consumer Reports, the outlets…
IRS YouTube Videos The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. This year, the Dirty Dozen focuses…
From Politico Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest $2 trillion to set the U.S. on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which Biden says will “create millions of good-paying jobs…
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
From Aftermarket Matters BETHESDA, Md.—The Auto Care Association’s Market Insights report highlights recent trends in vehicle miles traveled that are encouraging, but perhaps offset by other statistics that loom as indicators of another rough patch for the U.S. economy and the aftermarket.…
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the addition of renowned collision repair industry veteran Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services.
From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members to CLICK HERE to send a letter to their senators to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the…
Mitch Schneider has helped more automotive shop owners achieve success in his long career than he’ll probably ever know. If the name isn’t familiar, then this podcast will introduce you to a shop owner, author, teacher, cancer survivor and industry…
From AAA Gasoline demand increased on the week to the highest level (8.7 million b/d) since March as stocks decreased, but the combination wasn’t enough to significantly impact gas price averages across the country. On the week, the national gas…
