ASA’s Annual Business Meeting goes virtual
In a virtual format due to COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association’s 2020 Annual Business Meeting proved to be successful.
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NHTSA reports increase in traffic fatality rate
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) released preliminary traffic data yesterday indicating that while the total number of traffic fatalities has decreased in 2020, the rate of traffic fatalities per miles travelled has spiked significantly.
U.S. House committee holds hearing on fraud & the PPP
By Madi Hawkins / ASA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States House of Representatives Committee on Small Business conducted a hearing today to discuss ongoing fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and potential remedies. This hearing follows a Government…
Register now: ASA Annual Business Meeting set for today (Friday, Oct. 9)
Due to COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association’s Annual Business Meeting is going virtual.
9th Annual MSO Symposium announces major changes to program format
The 2020 MSO Symposium will take place Nov. 9-13 as a series of webinars, scheduled to start daily at 12 p.m. PDT, 2 p.m. CDT and 3 p.m. EDT.
U.S. House reviews PPP processes & loan forgiveness
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business Subcommittees held two back-to-back hearings entitled “Paycheck Protection Program: An Examination on Loan Forgiveness, SBA Legacy Systems, and Inaccurate Data” and “A Review of PPP Forgiveness."
California governor calls for ban on gas-fueled cars by 2035
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an executive order yesterday requiring that by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles.
U.S. Senate committee revisits need for federal data privacy legislation
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened today in a hearing to discuss the renewed need for federal data privacy legislation.
TakingTheHill.com: House Republican E/C Committee members introduce AV legislation
Today, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Republican Members introduced Autonomous Vehicle legislation to address numerous automaker concerns relative to research and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
TakingTheHill.com: NSC releases preliminary semiannual estimates for road safety
The National Safety Council (NSC) released their preliminary semiannual estimates for road safety today, and the results show a slight 1 percent increase in total motor-vehicle deaths in 2020 compared to 2019.
TakingTheHill.com: Congressman calls for GSA to halt sale of recalled vehicles
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, recently wrote a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily W. Murphy regarding the GSA policies of sale and lease of automobiles subject to manufacturer recall.
Donna M. Wagner: Pivoting for success in an auto repair shop
By Donna M. Wagner It is easy to get caught in the day-to-day activity of running a repair shop. Between customers, employees and keeping the shop ticking, it can be hard to step…
Jody DeVere: Text your way to higher customer satisfaction
This morning, I dropped off my 145-pound Newfoundland, Tess, to be groomed. I scheduled and paid over the phone, and then I received reminders via text. When I arrived and texted PetSmart, an employee met me at the front door…
MSO Symposium going virtual
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…
ASA Colorado member-shop prepares transition to next generation ownership
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Colo.—An In-N-Out Burger and…
Winner in ASA/Dell contest: 'I am shocked! I never win anything!'
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…
Search for next AMi president intensifies
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…
