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.
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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…
U.S. House panel holds hearing on sustainability within transportation sector
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.”
FACEBOOK LIVE: ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher talks shop with Jeff Buckley
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.
RR Radio with Carm Capriotto: ASA's Technology & Telematics Forum 2019
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.
New federal rule to make 1.3 million Americans eligible for overtime pay
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a "final rule" to make 1.3 million Americans eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Newspaper: Utah legislative committee revs up new plan for vehicle safety inspections
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.
U.S. EPA seeks to revoke California’s authority on setting emissions standards
On Thursday, Elaine Chao, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced their effort to revoke California’s authority on enforcing stricter fuel economy standards.
OEM repair procedures legislation: Attempt to override veto narrowly fails in New Hampshire
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…
Darrell Amberson to serve as MSO Symposium's 2019 Event Moderator
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…
ASA urges veto override for New Hampshire OEM repair procedure legislation
ASA is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent veto of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures legislation.
What you may have missed! ASA, Alliance host 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum
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.
