Releasing This Week! ASA's Division Newsletters as Podcasts!
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts!
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TakingTheHill.com: House subcommittee holds hearing on autonomous vehicles
Committee Staff Releases DRAFT AV Bill Last week, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled, “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies.” In opening statements, committee members expressed similar sentiments regarding their…
TakingTheHill.com: Comments requested on 'automated vehicle' guidelines
The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled "Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies: Automated Vehicles 4.0." The guidelines were announced in January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Last week, the U.S.…
WATCH REPLAY! ASA executive director discusses Annual Business Meeting, other events
https://youtu.be/tXQaEIXVNLI (If you can't see the video on your phone or other device, CLICK HERE) NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher participated in a Facebook Live! on Friday, discussing ASA's power-packed Annual Business Meeting & Conference…
ASA Podcast mentioned prominently in Auto Service World article
ASA's well-received Podcast is mentioned prominently in Auto Service World's article: "What are you listening to?" ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher is nicely quoted as to the association's decision to join the Podcast world.…
New Hampshire Senator introduces OEM Repair Procedures Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 6, 2020 – New Hampshire Sen. Regina Birdsell (R-19) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 513, addressing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs. ASA supports this legislation. ASA is urging New Hampshire repairers and…
ASA submits comments supporting New Mexico 'illegally dismantling vehicles' bill
The Automotive Service Association submitted comments supporting New Mexico House Bill 156, which establishes a new section of the Criminal Code for illegally dismantling vehicles.
NHTSA expands comment period on ADAS technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expanded a comment period on draft research test procedures assessing different advanced driving-assisted systems (ADAS) technology. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
ASA opposes bills to eliminate Virginia's vehicle safety inspection program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 22, 2020 – In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the elimination of state vehicle safety inspections and…
Listen Now: Takeaways from Massachusetts 'Right to Repair' hearing
Earlier this week, ASA testified at a hearing discussing "Right to Repair" legislation being considered in the Massachusetts Legislature. Automotive Service Association…
TakingTheHill.com: U.S. DOT secretary announces proposals to improve transportation safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, at the annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announced three proposals aimed at improving safety on our roadways. Chao announced the next phase of the “Partnership for Analytics…
Pennsylvania House opts for study, drops vehicle emissions I/M language
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 15, 2020 – ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding applauded the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for “taking a more reasonable approach” while addressing potential changes to…
Virginia representative introduces anti-vehicle safety inspection bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Virginia state Rep. Joseph McNamara prefiled House Bill 130, aimed at abolishing Virginia’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. If approved, the bill would eliminate a program that is designed…
U.S. Senate holds hearing on proposals to protect 'Consumer Data Privacy'
Witnesses at U.S. Senate committee hearing called to examine legislative proposals to "protect consumer data privacy" generally agreed federal legislation is necessary to provide a uniform and consistent framework for not only consumers but businesses as well. In his opening…
Data Privacy: ASA signs on to letter to U.S. Senate committee
The Automotive Service Association has signed on to a U.S. Vehicle Data Coalition letter that was submitted to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation.
Safety concerns with self-driving vehicles addressed during U.S. Senate committee hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 21, 2019 – Pointing to a fatal Uber crash last year, a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday focused on how to best address safety challenges involving autonomous vehicles (AVs). A self-driving Uber car in Tempe, Ariz.,…
TakingTheHill.com: Congressional 5G Caucus holds briefing on CV2X Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks (R-Indiana), Tim Walberg (R-Michigan), and Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), the Congressional 5G Caucus held a briefing on “Cellular Vehicle to Everything: Leveraging 5G to Make Americas Roads Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient.”…
TakingTheHill.com: U.S. Senate panel to hold hearing on self-driving vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on “Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology.” The hearing will have witnesses from the National Transportation Safety Board…
