Never stop learning: ASA Podcast (Episode 102)
Steve Wuesthoff is a veteran and owner of PRO-CAT Auto Service in Toms River, N.J. He’s also a World Class Technician with a mission to help other shop owners succeed.
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IRS announces 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams for 2021
The Internal Revenue Service today began its "Dirty Dozen" list for 2021 with a warning for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be on the lookout for these 12 nefarious schemes and scams.t
New vehicle sales expected to stay strong in 2nd quarter: Edmunds
The car shopping experts at Edmunds forecast that 4,468,791 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2021, which reflects a 51.6% increase from the second quarter of 2021 and a 14.8% increase compared to the first quarter of this year
NHTSA: Crash reporting ordered for vehicles equipped with ADAS & ADS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today exercised its authority by issuing a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems (ADS) to report crashes.
High gas prices remain for Independence Day holiday weekend: AAA
At $3.09, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and not stopping.
Autotrader: 10 Best Used Cars of 2021
Despite the auto industry turmoil and high prices of 2021, the used car market still has excellent options.
Bipartisan Group agrees on infrastructure framework including $15 billion for EVs
After months of negotiation, President Joe Biden has signed off on an infrastructure framework proposed by a bipartisan group of 10 senators.
Report: Average American household spends $5,435 a year on auto loans & auto insurance combined
doxo, the innovative web and mobile bill pay service, today released two new doxoINSIGHTS reports, revealing that Americans as a whole spend $698 billion annually on Auto Loans and Auto Insurance combined.
Agree with this commentary? 'Why electric vehicles will dominate in 2021'
Elon Musk, one of the most divisive characters in Silicon Valley, saw his net worth explode by over $100 billion in 2020 alone, setting records in wealth accumulation… And that's largely thanks to the dramatic rise of the electric vehicle trend that has taken Wall Street by storm.
Report: Why technicians are leaving the industry
From Aftermarket Matters MOUNT HOREB, Wisconsin — On a recent episode of Beyond the Wrench by WrenchWay, three former technicians discussed what struggles they experienced working as techs, why they think techs are…
Real-time hail alerts help insurance customers avoid hail damage
Using Accuweather forecast data and SMS text capabilities, Liberty Mutual Insurance, the nation’s sixth-largest auto insurer, alerts customers that damaging hail in their area is expected and encourages moving vehicles to a protected location.
U.S. auto dealers struggle to hire employees while business booms
The U.S. economy is showing signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels, and the auto business is booming.
Report: Electric vehicles make only 'gradual progress' in penetrating new car & light truck market
Despite ongoing hype, EV penetration of the new vehicle market has been gradual, at best, through 2020.
Collision programs closing at alarming rate: ASA Podcast (Episode 101)
It’s no secret that Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs at the secondary and post-secondary school level have been struggling, but the issue is particularly acute when it comes to collision repair CTE programs.
Report: Rental car prices - and interest - reach record highs for July 4th weekend
Both rental car prices and demand in the first two weeks of June are up more than 70 percent for July Fourth weekend compared to the same dates in 2019 and as much as 300+ percent in some places, leaving many U.S. cities with car rental shortages and many Americans without affordable options to choose from.
AAA: More than 47 million Americans to celebrate with an Independence Day getaway
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels.
Automotive Repair Professionals: Live events are back & so Is CARS... in Las Vegas!
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation! For 2021, the CARS Executive Outlook is coming to the Mandalay Bay!
Emerging technologies lead to vehicle service needs
It’s no secret that the global automotive industry, as well as the overall transportation industry, continues to evolve as emissions regulations, fuel economy requirements, and new technologies take precedence.
