The first episode of the Automotive Service Association (ASA)’s Technology and Telematics Podcast Series will be released Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. The episode will feature a discussion between Wayne Weikel, senior director of State Affairs for the Alliance of Automotive…
The Automotive Service Association has named Julie Massaro, the current executive director of ASA Colorado, as the new Regional Executive Director of the Mountain region of ASA. In September, ASA, the oldest and largest association representing the independent automotive repair industry,…
The Pennsylvania State Senate is considering Senate Bill (SB) 777, a bill that would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections. This legislation would have a significant negative effect on the Pennsylvania vehicle emissions inspection…
President Biden signed an executive order today entitled “Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks."
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new direct forgiveness portal for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
As the 2021–2022 school year launches nationwide in a much different fashion than last year's at-home pandemic-induced virtual learning, student drivers once again will need the right vehicle to get them to and from school and activities.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework passed a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate last night. The vote was 67-32, with all Senate Democrats voting yes, and 17 Senate Republicans joining them.
Early bird registration has opened for ASA National’s CARS event, a one-day live industry event designed specifically for mechanical repair shop owners and their managers.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 today to adopt the Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers. The commission voted during their open commission meeting this afternoon.
We work with many world class shop owners throughout North America, and over the years we have discovered that the majority of them have a number of things in common.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a July 21 open meeting.
What can we do to attract more women to the automotive industry, specifically service and repair shops?
Dennis Liphardt, former longtime executive director of ASA Michigan, has passed away.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order this afternoon aimed at promoting competition in the United States economy.
To date, 37 states have legalized medical or recreational cannabis use for adults. However, testing for drugged driving has remained negligent, which is correlated to an increase in accidents involving impaired drivers.
You’ll need to know your customers’ buying habits as well as their service histories.
After months of negotiation, President Joe Biden has signed off on an infrastructure framework proposed by a bipartisan group of 10 senators.
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation! For 2021, the CARS Executive Outlook is coming to the Mandalay Bay!
