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RR Radio: 'Roy Schnepper – ASA Behind the Scenes'
By Carm Capriotto / Remarkable Results Radio Roy Schnepper from Butler's Collision, Roseville, Michigan and outgoing ASA chairman, and I caught up at the annual ASA Member meeting in Dallas. (To listen, click HERE) Find out who the new chairman…
Consumer Reports: 91,319 Nissan Titan pickup trucks recalled
By Consumer Reports Nissan is recalling 91,319 of its 2017-2019 Titan pickup trucks because an electrical short could cause the engine to stall, causing a crash risk. Only gasoline-engine trucks are involved. The problem stems from potential damage to the alternator wiring…
New Study: Best cities for auto technicians & mechanics
By Patrick Chen / AdvisorSmith Fairbanks, Alaska; Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Memphis, Tennessee recently ranked as the top three most attractive cities for auto technicians and mechanics, according to a new 388-city study by AdvisorSmith. We analyzed 388 cities based…
WATCH: Ford shows off prototype all-electric F-150 by towing more than 1 million pounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXFHgoon7lg DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- "As America’s truck leader, we prefer to let our actions speak louder than words." Watch as Linda Zhang, chief engineer of the Ford F-150, shows the capability of a prototype all-electric F-150 by towing 10 double-decker…
MarketWatch: Volvo recalls 500,000 cars because of a faulty engine component
From MarketWatch HELSINKI (AP) — Volvo Cars is recalling about half a million cars worldwide because of a faulty engine component that may in extreme cases cause a vehicle to catch a fire. The Swedish carmaker said Monday the affected…
More from AAA: Price increases at the pump slowing across the country
By AAA On the week, all but eight states saw gas price averages push cheaper or remain stable. At $2.76, the national gas price average is three cents less expensive than last Monday. This is the first time in four…
AAA: Vehicle escape tools are a lifesaver – in the 'right situation'
ORLANDO, Fla. – New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Motorists may…
Road Trip: GEICO says 'make It memorable & make it safe'
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of Americans will be putting millions of miles on their vehicles this summer as they head out for the annual adventure: the great American road trip. A lot of fond memories will be made as travelers visit national…
2019 Jeep® Wrangler named Kelley Blue Book's Most Awarded Car of 2019
The 2019 Jeep® Wrangler has been named Kelley Blue Book's Most Awarded Car of 2019, beating out more than 350 automotive models available in the marketplace today to win the title.
New York Times: Despite high hopes, self-driving cars are ‘way in the future’
“We overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles,” Ford’s chief executive, Jim Hackett, said at the Detroit Economic Club in April.
State Farm: Are we driving dumber In smarter cars?
By State Farm Americans who drive vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), both advanced driver assist features, admit to using their smart phones while driving at significantly higher rates than those without the latest…
ASA VIDEO ALERT! Oppose legislation to eliminate Federal Insurance Office
https://youtu.be/W4huQuKnV6o WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bob Redding, ASA's D.C. lobbyist, is urging collision repairers to send a letter to legislators opposing the current legislation to do away with the Federal Insurance Office. To send a letter (it only takes 2 minutes),…
WATCH: FTC hosts workshop 'Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions'
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop entitled “Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions.” The purpose of the workshop was to focus “on how manufacturers may limit repairs by consumers…
ASA, Auto Alliance to host 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is partnering with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to host the 6th Annual Technology and Telematics Forum Sept. 12, in Troy, Mich.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Big 30% shift In U.S. vehicle mix
Light vehicles in operation (VIO) can be divided into four major groups: foreign and domestic nameplate cars, and foreign and domestic nameplate light trucks.
MarketWatch: Volkswagen to invest in Ford self-driving car unit
By Mike Colias / MarketWatch Volkswagen AG has agreed to invest around $2.6 billion in Ford Motor Co.'s autonomous-vehicle partner, Argo AI, in a deal that values the startup at $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Ford…
