ASA Chairman’s Message: Growing the Network
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Pennsylvania emissions legislation awaits Assembly approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 4, 2019 – Over the summer, four Republican Pennsylvania state senators – Judith Ward, Elder Vogel, Patrick Stefano and Wayne Langerholc –introduced five bills aimed at modifying the Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program under Title…
Slideshow: 2019 ASA, AutoInc. ‘Top 10 Websites' winners
ASA on Friday announced the winners of its 2019 Top 10 Websites Contest for automotive repair shops.
New director hired to oversee ASA Member Services
The Automotive Service Association is proud to announce the hiring of Blair Calvo as its new director of membership.
Online Registration for MSO Symposium’s 8th Annual Event ends this Friday
Online registration for the 2019 MSO Symposium, taking place on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay ends Friday.
U.S. Senator calls for new electric vehicle subsidies
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is proposing a new $400 billion incentive program for electric vehicles. According to Politico, the proposal would start with $3,000 vouchers to trade in gas-powered vehicles for plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid or…
U.S. House subcommittee hearing held on Transportation Network Companies, such as Uber & Lyft
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing entitled, “The Future of Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities.” (To view the hearing in its entirety, click here.) “As state and local governments struggle to integrate…
Hearing: Being 'smarter' about investments in technologies to help reduce emissions
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on “The Next Mile: Technology Pathways to Accelerate Sustainability Within the Transportation Sector.” (To view the hearing in its entirety, click here) In his opening statement, U.S. Rep. Conor…
Serviceability Report: The Acura RLX, Honda’s top-end sedan
How does the 2009 RL Acura compare to the 2020 Acura RLX in terms of serviceability? The last time we reviewed this Acura was model year (M/Y) 2009. A lot can change in a decade.
ASA launches new weekly podcast series
ASA today announced the launch of a new weekly podcast series hosted by industry veteran Tony Molla, ASA’s vice president of Industry Relations.
Bob Greenwood: Cash management is critical during changing times
I’m not trying to be facetious with the title. I want to bring awareness to Balance Sheet management and its importance to your wellbeing.
ASA announces new benefit with national partner Tekmetric
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it is partnering with an industry-leading auto repair shop management system, Tekmetric. This new partnership will provide added value to all ASA member-shops nationwide.
WWYD? For this Midwest shop’s loaner car situation, the devil is in the detailing
The customer spends a lot of money with me, so I don’t want to lose him.
ASA member among Women in Auto Care's 2019 'Women of the Year' winners
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee discusses anti-competitiveness of ‘Most Favored Nation’ Clauses
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.…
Protecting consumers: Data collection topic of California efforts
(This article first appeared on TakingTheHill.com) The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Assembly Bill (AB) 375, was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018. AB 375 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020 and allows consumers the right to…
