Bridgestone Completes Acquisition of Azuga Fleet Management Solutions Business
From PR Newswire Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Azuga Holdings, Inc. (Azuga) and the Azuga fleet…
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MSO Symposium Celebrates 10th Anniversary [Episode 107]
The MSO Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Automotive Service Association. This year, it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary! Its content is directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives from the leading Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs…
Rivian Automotive $80 Billion IPO valuation risks electric shock
From Reuters & BusinessWire Rivian Automotive…
Federated Auto Parts Announces 13 Scholarships to Future Auto Care Professionals
Awarded annually to honor the memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships have been presented to 13 exceptional young men and women who are preparing for a career in the auto care industry.…
CARS - Clock is ticking … Early Bird Registration Expires Aug. 31!
Early bird registration will be expiring soon for ASA National’s Congress of Automotive Repair and Service event. Attendees will enjoy additional savings by registering by close of business Aug. 31, 2021. CARS Executive Outlook is a one-day event on Nov. 1,…
ASA Past Chairman Makes A Difference (Episode 105)
Bob Wills is the owner of Wills Auto Service in Battlecreek, Michigan. He’s also an Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM), past chairman of ASA and someone who has given much to the automotive service industry he loves. Bob recently ended his…
Small Changes Lead to Large Profits for Auto Shops
Looking for higher profits? Never forget that small changes can lead to large profits. As an example, if your shop generates $100,000 in monthly sales, and if $60,000.00 of that amount is in your labor sales, a simple 3%…
President Biden announces executive order on electric vehicles
President Biden signed an executive order today entitled “Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks."
Highest & lowest insurance rates for used cars: Report
A recently released report lists the 2006 to 2020 car models that cost the most and least to insure and comes at a time when used car sales and prices are at record highs.
Compare July’s 'average' car counts & repair orders across U.S. regions
The Tekmetric Index (TM-500) collects data from 500 auto repair shops, a sample of Tekmetric users across the U.S. TM-500 monitors economical trends to show how the industry is performing as a whole.
Surge in foreign nameplates having impact on aftermarket product volume, brand mix: Report
Domestic nameplates fell in their number and share of vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2010 and 2020, as the foreign nameplate population increased by more than 50 million.
SBA announces opening of PPP direct forgiveness portal
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new direct forgiveness portal for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Americans paying, on average, 15 cents more to fill up since May: AAA
Americans are paying a pretty penny to hit the road this summer.
KBB: Best cars for teens, college students for 'Back-to-School 2021'
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.
Bridging the gap between schools & shops: Advice
In a recent episode of WrenchWay’s “Beyond the Wrench with Jay Goninen,” ASE Education Foundation Vice President George Arrants discusses why students are losing interest in the industry, the struggles of being a new technician, and the importance of a successful mentorship program.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal moves forward in the U.S. Senate
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.
Some shops aren't measuring steering columns as called for by OEMs: Survey
Mike Anderson of Collision Advice said he gets concerned when he sees “Who Pays for What?” survey findings that suggest half of shops may not be following OEM safety inspection procedures.
Independent repair shops report impact of battery & hybrid electric vehicles: Report
IMR Inc., a full-service automotive market research firm, has released its latest insights on how battery and hybrid electric vehicle service is impacting independent repair shops.
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