SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the car shopping experts…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge/SRT continues to run full throttle, announcing pricing for the 2020 Charger lineup with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,895 (excluding destination). New for 2020, the Charger SRT…
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book announces its new Auto Repair Guide experience, addressing both consumer and automotive industry needs for a principal source of trustworthy recommendations related to servicing and maintaining a vehicle. The all-new…
https://youtu.be/rsCROs_3l7I "Less Talk, More Drive" is a high-speed, exhilarating thrill ride touting Acura's "Beat That" competitive spirit Campaign tracks Acura's performance roots from the legendary NSX and Integra Type R to motorsports championships and the emergence of the Type S…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sept. 26, 2019 – The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights held a hearing on “Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws.” U.S. Sen.…
By Jamie L. LaReau/Detroit Free Press Consumers may soon feel the effects of the UAW's strike against General Motors. Car dealers say it's become increasingly difficult because of the strike to get GM-certified parts for cars in need of repairs or body…
By Nathan Bomey / USA TODAY Nissan has issued a sweeping recall to fix many of its most popular models after discovering a back-up camera defect, including in its two best sellers, the Rogue SUV and Altima sedan. The Japanese…
By Craig Fitzgerald /Car Talk Innovative cars come along and the debate engages almost immediately. As the C8 Corvette debuted there was about a 60:40 split among people who thought it was smashingly beautiful, and others who felt it was…
Multi-Shop Operator executives and a diverse group of industry experts who serve on the MSO Symposium advisory board unanimously voted for the return of two highly-acclaimed presenters, Susanna Gotsch of CCC Information Services and Vincent Romans of The Romans Group.…
CINCINNATI, OHIO (September XX, 2019) – Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for the month of September. While the majority of automotive brand prices remained steady…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority of Americans are driven to do good and prefer to support companies that do the same, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index Survey. Nearly all (92 percent) feel…
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher joined Jeff Buckley, one of the auto repair industry's best social media communicators, during a 30-minute session in which they discussed a variety of issues important to the industry.
Host Carm Capriotto talks about ASA’s Technology & Telematics Forum 2019 during an episode of Remarkable Results Radio that includes, among other things, discussions with two TTF attendees — ASA member-shop owners Bill Nalu and Frank Leutz.
"Drones will be sent to the stranded vehicles first, and the drone will be used for capturing photos and videos of the stranded vehicles," a company senior executive said Friday in a press release.
Approximately 93,700 model-year 2015-18 Chevrolet Trax SUVs have been recalled.
Exciting news! A brand new section has been added to the "Members Only Portal" of the ASA website.
Utah did away with mandatory vehicle safety inspections in 2017, but car equipment checkups could be making a partial comeback after a legislative panel voted Wednesday to begin drafting legislation for the 2020 session.
Early bird registration - with discounted pricing - for the 2019 MSO Symposium, taking place on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay, ends today (Friday, Sept. 20).
CONWAY, Ark., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RoadStar Services, providing a new take on extended vehicle service contracts for car owners, today announced the results of a survey revealing the sentiment of over 1,000 car owners on extended vehicle service…
New Hampshire lawmakers, during a special veto session Wednesday, declined to override Gov. Chris Sununu's veto of ASA-backed OEM (original equipment manufacturer) repair procedures legislation. Proponents failed to garner the necessary two-thirds vote needed in the state's House of Representatives…
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 12, 2019) – It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average…
Noontime, I'm manning my desk, the SAs are at lunch, and Julie, aka "Our Awesome CRM Julie" brings an elderly woman into my office.
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP, has again obtained a significant verdict against a multinational tire company, this one against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. A Louisiana district…
"Just 25 years ago, the Detroit Three (then heralded as the Big Three) dominated the new vehicle market in the U.S., with a 75% sales share. All that has changed. The Detroit Three accounted for only 45% of 2018 new…
"Dear Acquisitions Editor, I helped my eleven bright kids with college expenses by writing historical romances for Doubleday's library editions as well as for Twin Circle of Los Angeles, the largest Catholic weekly in the country, a family humor column,…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Sept. 17, 2019 - Darrell Amberson of LaMettry’s Collision Center will be moderating the 2019 MSO Symposium, being held from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at the…
By Sean Szymkowski / CNET After lengthy delays, in 2018 the US finalized regulations for electric cars and other quiet vehicles to emit a sound at speeds under 18.6 mph. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's updated proposal, however, may…
https://youtu.be/T-gZLO9777k Listen to what Kevin DiVito, president of Mobile Auto Solutions, said when ASA Washington, D.C. rep Robert L. Redding Jr. asked: "What is the takeaway from today?"
https://youtu.be/FYnyImPlWf0 Wayne Weikel of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers shares with ASA Washington, D.C. representative Robert L. Redding Jr. some takeaways from this cutting-edge event.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (the “Alliance”) hosted the 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich.
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global bus market across electric powertrains, vehicle weight, vehicle type, and region, through 2030. The global medium and heavy duty bus market has been dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles. Yet…
By Chris Morris/Fortune For the first time in 12 years, General Motors has seen its workers—nearly 50,000 of them—walk off the job. It's a work action that could cost the company $50 million per day, according to Dan Levy, an analyst at Credit Suisse.…
SHOP NAME: Haglin Automotive SHOP LOCATION: Boulder, Colo. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUSINESS: 7,000 of shop area and 2,500 of office area NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESS: 38 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Five technicians, two service writers and one customer service rep…
The future of successful repairs for vehicles of the future lies in one phrase — sensors, sensors, sensors.
(Note: This article first ran on SearchAutoParts.com) By Krista McNamara/Content Channel Director, ABRN & Motor Age TROY, Mich. — There is a new model challenging the need for vehicle ownership. Ethan Wilson, senior government relations manager…
ASA, in conjunction with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, provided shops an incredible learning opportunity focusing on the latest trends here Thursday, Sept. 12. during its 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum.
https://soundcloud.com/user-710183274/audio-interview-with-judi-haglin-autoincs-september-2019-member-profile Colorado shop owner Judi Haglin enjoys keeping America "On the Move" by making magic happen every day in her shop. Her daily balancing act involves customers with different stories, vehicles in for different…
During the month of October, Autoworks in Kittery, Maine – an ASA member-shop – and more than 100 other Independent auto repair shops across the U.S. will be raising funds for a breast cancer vaccine.
By Keith Barry / Consumer Reports General Motors is recalling almost 3.5 million SUVs and pickup trucks because their brakes may suddenly become difficult to use, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency has been investigating…
By Morgan Cutolo / Reader's Digest No, ignoring it probably won't make it go away. You’re driving down the road when all of a sudden, you hear a rattling, grinding, or even a hiss. These noises can indicate all kinds…
"Despite a modest downturn in 2019 new car and light truck sales through the first half of the year (less than 2%), the number of light vehicles in operation (VIO) is surging after no growth for six years following the…
Elite has announced that the company will now be offering online peer groups for shop owners through an all-new service: Elite Synergy Groups. Elite says that their Synergy Groups have been designed to help shop owners access the guidance, support…
By Eric D. Lawrence / Detroit Free Press More than 2 million older Ram trucks have been recalled because of defects that could lead their tailgates to open unexpectedly. The latest announcement is an expansion of a recall from this spring, but the…
By John Goreham / BestRide.com A new poll conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Ally Bank has determined that, on average, Americans spend about $397 per year on vehicle maintenance and repairs. The poll took a five-year view of…
I’ve been in the auto industry for over 20 years. As a shop owner and a coach, I’ve spoken with hundreds of people in the industry who are frustrated over the following. Technician shortage/wages…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Automakers and others are transforming the automotive industry with new vehicle technologies. As motor vehicle technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial that automotive repair shops have the latest in vehicle technology trends, data access policy and…
By Andrew Sendy / Home Solar Journalist The debate rages on about whether or not driving an electric vehicle is really a cost-saving measure worth entertaining. Tesla electric cars have brought electric vehicles into the mainstream, but their popularity has…
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're on the hunt for a bargain on an outgoing model or eagerly anticipating the hottest new car to come, now is an exciting time to be…
By Consumer Reports Ford is recalling 482,520 vehicles in the U.S. because the mechanism that controls how the front driver and/or passenger seatbacks recline may have been improperly assembled. As a result, the seatback might not have sufficient strength to…
