WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking its members to send a letter to urge their members of Congress to act now and pass additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. CLICK HERE to send letter U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding shared this important “What You Need to Know About Paid Leave” document (CLICK TO VIEW PDF), as yet another way to help ASA members and others navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.…
From DailyLocal.com WEST CHESTER — Auto repair shops are essential. Besides hospitals and grocery stores, auto repair shops remain open as the governor deemed them ‘life-sustaining’ back in March. CLICK HERE for entire story. [Excerpt from article] Lewis Automotive —…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding shared this important “Analysis: What You Need to Know About Economic Relief Oversight” document (CLICK TO VIEW PDF), as yet another way to help ASA members and others navigate through the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Working with the Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service today unveiled the new Get My Payment with features to let taxpayers check on their Economic Impact Payment date and update direct deposit information. With an initial round…
From AMi What you do when things slow down will determine how competitive you are when things come back. We want to encourage everyone to advance their skills and knowledge during this downtime so we're making Proactive Customer Service FREE…
The COVID-19 crisis is having an impact on virtually everything we do. That includes how we train. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Peevy, president of the Automotive Management Institute, and Mike Smyth, director of training at Automotive Video…
"Two forces drive light vehicle U.S. aftermarket product volume: the number of cars and light trucks on the road, and aftermarket product use per vehicle. "Over the past ten years, the source of aftermarket product growth has shifted due to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Assistance for Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act,…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — April 14, 2020 — TechForce Foundation announces the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards Grand Prize winner is Griffin Howland, a senior in high school attending Pickens County Career and Technology College, in Liberty, S.C. As a nonprofit dedicated…
From AAA The national gas price average has steadily declined for seven weeks, pushing the average cheaper by 61-cents to $1.86 today. During this timeframe (since late February), U.S. demand for gasoline has decreased 44% to 5 million b/d as…
From electrek Auto industry analysts are predicting that sales of electric vehicles will suffer badly due to the pandemic. But it’s not the first time that legacy industry sources have written off EVs. However, a new UK survey suggests that…
Just as babies need to crawl before they walk, businesses need to survive before they thrive.
From Consumer Reports As cars sit unused and household budgets tighten, drivers may have new ways to save money on their car insurance policies. Personal vehicle travel in the U.S. is down nearly 50 percent compared with typical traffic volume, according to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration provides updates and spotlights resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. [caption…
"Millennials (Americans born between 1980 and 2000) are the largest generation in U.S. history. Sharing is a core value of the Millennial generation and a primary motivation for much of their behavior. "Millennials’ interest in sharing has shaped their view…
Vinnie Lucido of CoAuto in Reno, Nevada, and his brother, Anthony, have been making a difference in their local community since they opened the shop. Now like thousands of other service professionals, they find themselves in the midst of the…
BEDFORD, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ValChoice, an insurance data analytic company and consumer advocate, today released a special market report titled “COVID-19 Windfall Profits Estimated at $100B for Car Insurers.” In the report, ValChoice estimates that insurance companies could realize $100 billion in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump Administration has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) associated with the Paycheck Protection Program.
A new training resource is now available at no-charge, as auto repairs shop owners and others are looking for ways to survive - and succeed - during the challenging days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's basically the same CTI/WTI classes…
There are a lot fewer cars out on the road right now, because many drivers are isolating in their homes to protect against the spread of the Coronavirus.
From the TechForce Foundation Finalists in the 2020 TechForce Foundation FutureTech Rock Awards have been announced. These outstanding transportation technician students are now competing in a nationwide online public vote to determine the 2020 Grand Prize Winner. Voting closes Friday,…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an…
From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late last evening, the White House announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury had released additional guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program: Paycheck Protection Program – Applicable Affiliation Rules Paycheck Protection Program…
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., April 2, 2020 – Elite has announced that they have arranged for SESCO Management Consultants, the top experts in HR and Employment Law when it comes to auto repair shops, to offer a webinar addressing the…
https://youtu.be/oHB_nmscoNE NOTE: Repair Shop owners: Go to roughly 5:30 into the video for some ideas. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher gives an overview of the week as the COVID-19 crisis continues. He encourages repair shop…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding shared this handy "What You Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance" document (CLICK TO VIEW PDF), as yet another way to help ASA members and others navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.…
A release says RoboSense has cooperated with Neolix, Alibaba’s Cainiao Robotics, Unity Drive Innovation, Zhen Robotics and others on unmanned vehicles and robots to "deliver goods, disinfecting and cleaning streets to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus." "RoboSense LiDAR provides…
National Car Care Month in April is the perfect time for simple driveway car care to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and dependably for essential trips during this trying time, says the Car Care Council. “A driveway vehicle…
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has joined eight other automotive trade associations in urging the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers.
AAA has released car care tips for motorists who aren't driving and have longer-than-expected parked vehicles, thanks to stay-at-home orders and other reasons during the COVID-19 crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 31, 2020) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 for the first time in four years. Today’s national gas price average is $1.99. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper, with…
DETROIT, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, it created a critical shortage of face masks. To help protect workers in essential services across the country, GM launched a rapid-response project to produce masks…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA put together a flyer of resource information to help its members and others.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a media briefing called COVID-19: Its Effect on the Auto Repair Industry. The briefing was hosted by Ray Fisher,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program is "designed to provide a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now has an e-newsletter for small business owners to receive updates on SBA programs for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. President Trump signed the third Coronavirus stimulus package Friday afternoon, which…
From the Detroit Free Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon activated the Defense Production Act, telling his administration to order General Motors to prioritize contracts to produce breathing ventilators to fight the spreading coronavirus, even as…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump on Saturday released an updated guidance on those critical infrastructure workers providing essential services. "This is a federal…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), following U.S. House of Representatives passage of the $2 trillion Stimulus Package, spoke on the importance of the CARES Act to small businesses. ASA Washington, D.C. representative…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed – and President Trump swiftly signed – the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, (CARES Act). Passage came after a…
From CNBC Ford Motor and Fiat Chrysler plan to restart production at their North American assembly plants that temporarily shuttered last week due to the coronavirus pandemic in April. Ford said Thursday morning that it plans to restart production at “key” North American assembly…
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. House Small Business Committee leadership released key small business provisions’ summaries and a Q/A on the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives floor vote for the Coronavirus Stimulus package. [caption…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released the "Bipartisan Small Business Summary Provisions" of the new Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation. The Keeping American Workers Paid & Employed Act passed…
MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia - March 26, 2020 - The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today the formation of a specific fund to assist those within the industry impacted by the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. On behalf of the industry, CIF has committed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2020 – The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). After extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes increased funding and…
From AAA With the national average at $2.12, pump prices are, on average, 50-cents less than this time last year. Crude oil is the biggest driver of the less expensive gas prices. In the last week, crude oil prices dropped…
