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7 employee recruiting tips for new technicians & service advisors
From Aftermarket Matters By Bob Cooper / Elite Worldwide 1. Most shop owners will wait until they need someone before they start recruiting. This is a major mistake. Instead of hiring the best service…
ASA urges the U.S. Congress to pursue autonomous vehicle legislation
Today, the Coalition for Future Mobility (CFM), a group that includes the Automotive Service Association and 44 other auto industry stakeholders, sent a letter to the U.S. Congress encouraging the support of autonomous vehicle (AV) legislation this year.
Jody DeVere: Marketing to women in the post-COVID world
We live in unusual times. Today, still in the midst of an uncertain pandemic, people tend to have either an abundance of free time, or no time at all while managing homeschooling, work, and relationships.
Automakers withdraw from California emissions litigation
The Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation (CSAR), a coalition of automakers including Toyota Motor Corp., Fiat Chrysler, and Hyundai, announced this morning their withdrawal from an emissions lawsuit between California and the federal government.
Increased electric vehicle adoption expected under Biden administration
The Biden administration has made it clear that environmental reform and fighting climate change will be a top policy issue for the next four years.
President Biden signs executive order on the 'Climate Crisis'
President Biden signed today an "Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad."
ASA National announces new mobile app benefit for its member-shops
ASA National is partnering with AppFueled to provide member-shops with the ability to build their own apps.
SBA opening PPP loans to all lenders Tuesday (Jan. 19)
This week, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) opened access to Community Financial Institutions (CFIs).
NHTSA releases updated cybersecurity guidelines for modern vehicles
Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a draft version of “Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles."
ASA: PPP 'second round' opens
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this morning that the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending is set to open the week of Jan. 11.
NHTSA allows domestic vehicles to apply for research exemptions
NHTSA has recently released an interim final rule that would allow manufacturers in the United States, particularly those manufacturing autonomous vehicles, to obtain permission from NHTSA to manufacture and test vehicles that do not currently comply with the Federal motor safety standards.
Jody DeVere: How Can We Help in 2021?
We’ve had a nice holiday break, and while we were enjoying our hot cocoa and gingerbread houses, we were also working on making forecasts and business plans for 2021.
SBA announces extended deadline for EIDL loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to Dec. 31, 2021.
Video: ASA Washington, D.C. representative discusses Economic Relief Legislation passage
During a Facebook Live late Monday, ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding discussed U.S. Senate passage of much-awaited Economic Relief Legislation.
Trump signs Economic Relief Legislation, 2nd PPP included
The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act today. This legislation, which passed along with the $1.4 trillion FY21 budget package, is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which was passed in March of this year. The bill now goes to the President for signature. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation.
ASA Podcast: Fighting for Independent Repair Shops in Washington, D.C.
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C. representative, is fighting for the independent service industry.
U.S. Senate releases bill text for economic stimulus legislation
The U.S. Congress took another step towards reaching a deal on economic stimulus for COVID-19 relief by releasing the legislative text for a $798 billion bill yesterday. This legislation was drafted by the bipartisan group of senators and is part-one of a two-part plan for relief.
