"Foreign nameplate cars and light trucks in the U.S. (Imports and Transplants) average greater fuel efficiency than domestic light vehicles. Foreign nameplates also constitute over half of vehicle age groups that average the highest annual mileage. "Together, these two factors…
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anti-microbial coatings are a desired feature for high-touch surfaces inside a personal vehicle, including door handles, steering wheels, displays and consoles, according to a consumer survey conducted by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO). “In an era where paying for…
From Consumer Reports American Honda is recalling 136,057 cars from its Acura and Honda brands in the U.S. to replace the fuel pumps. The suspect 2018-2020 models may have fuel pumps with defective parts that could lead to a loss in engine power…
From TakingTheHill.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced “its proposal to retain, without changes, the existing, more stringent 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. This proposal comes after careful review and consideration of the most current…
Today’s shop owner has an amazing opportunity. The way business was done years ago has changed due to technology advances and consumer buying shifts. Yet some businesses are being operated within an outdated model.
I adjust my new selfie light-ring (a best seller on Amazon), check to make sure my high quality podcast mic volume is good, change my virtual background to set the stage and start my video... another day Zooming along in 2020.
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 2 through 9, including a Volvo recall involving 307,910 units and a Toyota recall involving 266,638 units. Toyota Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to cars, love can fade. So can value. (The average new car loses about 25 percent of its value in the first year after being driven off the dealer lot, and…
From the Car Care Council Summer is the main season for “cone zones,” road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on…
In this podcast, we’re talking with Bob Wills, ASA Chairman and owner of Wills Auto Service in Battlecreek, Mich., as he offers an update on what ASA has been doing to meet the challenges while helping our members stay informed on the latest information to help their businesses through these challenging times.
"Domestic nameplate cars across the U.S. averaged 14.8 years old on January 1, 2020, marking another record-setting year for domestic car age. "Domestic nameplate cars’ average age has climbed over 2.0 years during the past ten years and is now…
Listen to the ASA PODCAST with Brian Risen, AmeriTrust, on Cyber Liability Insurance – What You Need to Know Businesses know how to defend against ordinary criminals. Door locks, safes, security cameras and more. Yet defending against cyber criminals…
From the Wall Street Journal The COVID-19 pandemic has dinged the auto sector, but one part of the industry is faring better than it was before the crisis: used cars. Sales of used vehicles in the U.S. have roared back…
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints of fuel leaks in older Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and HHR wagons. The probe covers more than 614,000 Cobalts from the 2008 to 2010 model years…
From AAA The national gas price average increased just one cent to $2.18 on the week despite a dip in U.S. demand for gasoline and gasoline stocks increasing by 1 million bbl. The slight drop in demand – 47,000 b/d…
From the Car Care Council BETHESDA, Md. – July 1, 2020 – After serving more than 20 years as executive director of the Car Care Council, Rich White will step down June 30 from leading the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed S. 4116 into law. The bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to Aug. 8, 2020. The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill last week. To read…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald A. "Don" Randall, who represented the Automotive Service Association for 20 years, has passed away. Donald A. Randall, 1933-2020 Don Randall of Ft. Myers, Fl., formerly of Lusby, Md.…
The Automotive Service Association is all about helping our members keep up with the changes. That means ASA is itself constantly changing to meet the new challenges we all face. In our 50th ASA Podcast, we’re talking with Bob Wills,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, July 1, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force. More North American Auto Content: Under USMCA’s rules vehicles must be built with at least 75 percent of parts made in North America in order…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis has released an extensive plan to help curb global warming, with an ambitious goal of reducing human-caused greenhouse gas net emissions to zero by 2050, beyond which the U.S.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Committee on Small Business convened a hearing entitled, “The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: Status Update from the Administration.” Per the hearing notice from the committee, Mr. Rivera is responsible for the implementation of…
ASA wants you! This July, ASA is partnering with Dell Technologies to host a summer membership drive designed to bring the benefits and value of ASA membership to more independent shops across the United States.
ASA has given its official association website a major tuneup.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Registration for the nation’s first four-day virtual automotive training venue opens July 1. With the support of North America’s top automotive vendors, training organizations, and instructors, the Automotive Training Expo (ATE) will offer owners, managers, service advisors,…
"New car and light truck sales in the U.S. topped an annual average of 17 million between 2015 and 2019. Traditionally, this would have generated a sharp rise in vehicle scrappage (vehicles removed from operation). However, this has not been…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives just passed S. 4116, a bill that extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to Aug. 8. The U.S. Senate passed the bill last night under unanimous consent. The bill will…
ITASCA, Ill., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures across the country continue to climb this summer and states begin to reopen, the National Safety Council is calling on Americans to educate themselves about the dangers of pediatric vehicular heatstroke and how to prevent…
ATLANTA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding yourself in the market for a new car during a pandemic might have you asking if now is even the right time to buy or how you can…
From AAA On the week, gasoline demand, as estimated by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), increased 10% from 7.8 million bbl to 8.6 million bbl. While the demand rate is much lower than a typical summer reading, it’s the highest…
From Forbes A Google bombshell last week gave users a great reason to quit Windows 10. Now serious new problems mean millions of Gmail users might want to join them. Reported by both Windows Latest and MSPowerUser, Gmail users are discovering that Microsoft’s…
The annual vehicle sales pace in the U.S. is expected to finish near 12.6 million in June, down from last year's 17.2 million, but above May's virus-impacted 12.2 million level. June sales volume is forecast to fall 30% from June…
From Car & Driver Toyota has issued a recall for 267,000 Prius vehicles, including the 2013 to 2015 Prius and 2014 to 2017 Prius V, due to the risk of the vehicles losing power and stalling, increasing the risk of…
From AAA ORLANDO, Fla. (June 25, 2020) – This summer, AAA forecasts Americans will take 700 million trips based on economic indicators and state re-openings. That number is down nearly 15% compared to last July through September and is the…
LEESBURG, Virginia – June 25, 2020 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 26 at 4 p.m. ET entitled “Science of Tribology – Understanding Friction, Wear and Lubrication to Get…
From Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Wash.—As the industry faces changing times with its business operations, ASA Northwest is also altering how it offers services to members and other automotive aftermarket repair facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The association’s Automotive Training Expo…
https://youtu.be/zRg3iM5LLfA By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters SEATTLE — ASA member John McDermott and his wife had just celebrated their wedding anniversary and returned home when he got the call. Someone had broken into his repair shop through a smashed…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Each quarter, IMR interviews 25,000 households about how they’ve serviced and maintained all the vehicles and what service, maintenance and repairs they know their vehicles need but intentionally have not performed. CLICK HERE…
"Do-It-Yourself (DIFM) outlet strength is being realigned across the car and light truck aftermarket by three major forces: the changing mix of foreign and domestic nameplates on U.S. roads, the growing technical complexity of vehicle repair, and changes in the…
TROY, Mich., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today, takes an updated look at the problems owners are having with their new vehicles, including those related to new technologies. The iconic study, redesigned…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has been working to raise the professionalism in the automotive service industry since 1972 by certifying automotive, truck and collision technicians. In 2020, ASE took the next…
From the Car Care Council Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect…
From the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters FORT COLLINS, Colo. — As BG Automotive has grown recently from one location to three, owner Bryan Gossel has grown, too, and learned to step back and trust his team to do their job.…
MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW (BMWG.DE) will not extend the contracts of 10,000 contract workers, a company source told Reuters on Friday, as the German luxury carmaker seeks to reduce its capacity due to the coronavirus crisis. The Munich-based company said…
By Andrea Berryman / Director of Product Development/ Cooper Tire & Rubber Company The tire sidewall provides a lot of important information. You can help your customers understand this information, making them smarter about…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9SWskM2-DE&feature=youtu.be HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois - June 18, 2020 - I-CAR® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) today shared details of its safety guidelines and plans for re-starting its Hands-On Skills Development™, Welding Training & Certification™ and Live Courses, which have been…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - One of the many advantages of membership in a national group like the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the different perspectives it brings. Fred Hules, owner of Tech1 Auto in Peoria, Arizona and the chairman-elect…
From Federated Insurance It’s nearly impossible these days for businesses to operate without the help of Internet-connected devices, which exposes them to cybercrime. It’s the small- to medium-sized businesses that are especially vulnerable: half are victims of cybercrime and nearly…
FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance.com surveyed 1,000 motorists finding that distracted driving and other bad behavior are serious problems. Insurance.com shares survey results in this report: Distracted, Discourteous and Dangerous Driving. Findings include: What most often…
