VIDEO: ASA lobbyist & mechanical division director discuss importance of 'Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections'
Currently, only 15 states nationwide have motor vehicle safety inspection programs in place.
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NEWSPAPER: 1985 murder of TV director leads to arrest of NC auto repair shop worker
By Mark Price / Charlotte Observer A 52-year-old man from one of North Carolina’s sparsely populated mountain counties has been tied to the 1985 killing of a Hollywood producer credited with some of…
ASA In The Trenches: Cybersecurity Panel Discussion
In this AutoInc. Audio podcast, Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C., lobbyist participates in a discussion moderated by Carm Capriotto, producer and host of Remarkable Results Radio, to provide an update on vehicle data access and the impact it will have on repair shops now and in the future.
NEWSPAPER: Investigators seek help in 20-year-old case of missing car repair shop owner
By Kirk Mitchell / Denver Post DENVER, Colorado - Twenty years ago a car repair shop owner was called to help a stranded motorist and was never seen again. On the anniversary of Dale Williams’ disappearance, Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents…
Consumer Reports: Honda, Acura vehicles recalled to fix improper Takata airbag repairs
By Consumer Reports Approximately 19,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled to replace airbags that were improperly installed as part of the massive Takata airbag recall. Honda says that in the process of replacing faulty Takata passenger-side airbags, “dealer technicians…
TV STATION: Car odometer rolled back 45,000 miles by Colorado business
LITTLETON, Colo. (Fox 31) -- The U.S. Justice Department calls it “clocking”: intentionally rolling back an odometer to make a vehicle appear less used. Odometer rollback is “the single most common fraudulent issue in Colorado and nationwide." That's a bold statement made…
AMi: Training customer-facing employees leads to increased profits & improved customer loyalty
By Automotive Management Institute So your technicians are trained to work on your customer's cars, now let's get your customer-facing staff trained to work on your customers! The very best customer service doesn't just happen. Like the technician, customer-facing staff…
Fuel retailers urge lawmakers to support private investment in EV charging infrastructure
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) today encouraged lawmakers…
U.S. boat sales rise 4 Percent in 2018, reaching highest levels in more than a decade
CHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the summer boating season gets underway this weekend, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today new data that shows unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. reached 276,000 in 2018, an increase of 4…
TakingTheHill.com: Hearing on oversight of FTC & strengthening protections for Americans’ privacy & data security
Earlier this month, the Chairman and four Commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission testified in front the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce in a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the FTC: Strengthening Protections for Americans’ Privacy and Data Security.” CLICK…
TakingTheHill.com: State to hold hearing on how automobile insurance groups impact driver premiums
WASHINGTON, D.C. - California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will hold a hearing in Los Angeles in September to learn how insurers’ use “affinity group” criteria, such as occupation or education level, to set automobile…
TakingTheHill.com: NHTSA proposes research on driver interactions with ADAS technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NHTSA has proposed to research drivers’ interactions with certain advanced driver assistance technologies.As part of the research, NHTSA is collecting information from the public to learn about drivers use and interactions with this technology, as well as…
Recycled rides go to 3 moms with strong ties to the military
WASHINGTON -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GEICO, Caliber Collision and…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) products drive aftermarket growth
"The Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) market grew rapidly between 2013 and 2018, increasing nearly one-sixth in light vehicle product volume at user-price. "DIFM light vehicle product sales climbed more than $12 billion dollars over this five-year span, generating 90% of total car…
Edmunds: Car shoppers could land bigger bargains than usual this Memorial Day Weekend
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers in the market for a new car could be in store for significant savings this Memorial Day weekend as dealers aim to move mounting inventory off their lots, according to the car shopping…
Jody DeVere: Reaching women via social media in the auto industry
As an automotive retailer, you walk a fine line between keeping your audience informed and engaged and ensuring that they associate you with great auto service and not, say, quirky photos of cats.
TV REPORT: Employee accused of stealing thousands from Indiana auto repair shop
By Shannon Nolan / ABC 57 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — An employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a South Bend auto repair shop throughout 2018, according to the probable cause affidavit. On…
National Tire Safety Week: Car Care Council recommends 4-step tire check
BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining a vehicle's tires is essential to maximize tire life and ensure safety on the road. There is no better time to start than National Tire Safety Week in May to start checking tire pressure and…
