ASA Podcast (Episode 84): Great ideas for finding & developing the next generation of technicians
Like many in the automotive service industry, Dave Hinz's interest in fixing what’s broken started early.
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Video: Mark your calendar! ASA X50 Conference & Expo
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! April 30-May 1. ASA X50 Conference & Expo.
ASA Podcast (Episode 83): Building on your passion & giving back
Brian Smith, owner of Gig Harbor Automotive Service in Washington state, started in the business when he was 16 years old, working in a gas station for what would become his future father- and mother-in-law.
Study: Automakers delay recalls to minimize negative attention
Rather than announce recalls as soon as they surface, automakers wait until they can blend into a crowd of other recalls, an academic study suggests.
AAA: 'We can not settle for mediocre when it comes to our nation’s roadways'
AAA: "Once again, ASCE’s report card is an important reminder that neglecting our infrastructure has consequences for our economy and the safety of motorists."
Survey: Most consumers not ‘always satisfied’ with their current auto service provider
UpSwell, a marketing firm that specializes in helping local businesses expand their customer base, has announced the findings of its recent auto service consumer survey.
Slideshow: 100+ interesting auto facts
Check out these fun, interesting and cool auto facts!
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Nameplate age gap drives product differences
The age gap is widening between the domestic and foreign nameplate segments of the light vehicle population in the U.S.
Video: ASA Podcast (Episode 85) - Building a future & making a difference
John Glosek grew up in Pennsylvania loving golf and muscle cars. He built his first engine at 16 and worked in a machine shop, honing his automotive skills in high school.
Top Cars, Trucks & SUVs: Kelley Blue Book names '2021 Best Resale Value' award winners
Most new-vehicle shoppers have probably heard the phrase, "a car loses value the moment you drive it off the dealership lot."
Deadline for PPP loan applications for 'Mom-and-Pop Businesses' approaching
SBA Paycheck Protection Program’s application window for businesses/nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees closes at 5 pm ET on March 9, 2021 .
AAA: Today’s vehicle technology must walk so self-driving cars can run
Automakers may already hold the key to improving public acceptance of self-driving cars: fine-tuning existing vehicle technology.
NHTSA: Use your vehicle's VIN to learn of safety issues & recalls
Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall.
March Gas Prices: In like a lion, but out like a lamb?
Gas prices continue to increase, with the national average up nine cents on the week to $2.72.
Study: Battleground for electric vehicle (EV) purchase consideration is 'wide open'
With some encouragement, undecided battery electric vehicle (BEV) shoppers can become likely purchase considerers, which is good news for automakers expanding their EV product lineup, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today.
The Latest: Car recalls for late February
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for February 18 through 25, including a Ford recall involving 144,340 units and a Mercedes-Benz recall involving 41,838 units.
U.S. drove 13 percent fewer miles in 2020
According to new preliminary estimates by the Federal Highway Administration, Americans drove 13 percent fewer miles in 2020 than in 2019.
Report: CARES ACT funding for the automotive service industry during COVID-19
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses. Since January 11, 2021, the US Treasury opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to continue providing a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
