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.…
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'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.…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Earlier this week, ASA testified at a hearing discussing "Right to Repair" legislation being considered in the Massachusetts Legislature. Automotive Service Association…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.,…
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.”…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Anna Eshoo and Zoe Lofgren (both California Democrats) introduced H.R. 4978, the Online Privacy Act of 2019. The legislation aims to protect individuals and restore trust in technology companies. Specifically, the bills establishes a Data…
Everyone acknowledges the shortage of competent technicians and staff, in general, in this industry.
