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.
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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.
Embrace tool & equipment technology — and its costs — for the long run
I still go to the city to visit my buddies who remain in business to keep up with how the car repair business is doing. I also still read the trade magazines to stay current on new systems and techniques.
Boost your shop’s visibility with these marketing techniques
By David Rogers/From Aftermarket Matters In 1995, we moved our shop from the corner of a busy intersection to a sunken strip mall a half-block from the main road. We went from 100,000 cars driving by every day to 1,000…
ASA Podcast celebrates 100th episode with new ASA Chairman Fred Hules II
In a special ASA Podcast to mark the 100th Episode, meet Fred Hules II, AMAM, the newly-elected Chairman of the Automotive Service Association. Hules steps into the role after working as Chairman-Elect with previous chairman, Bob Wills through the lockdowns…
Automotive repair professionals: live events are back & so is CARS!
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation! For 2021, the CARS Executive Outlook is coming to the Mandalay Bay! On Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, ASA National is hosting the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Executive Outlook, a popular…
10th annual MSO Symposium announces post-COVID conference format
North Richland Hills, TX, June 14, 2021 - The Automotive Service Association is pleased to announce that the 2021 MSO Symposium will be taking place as a live and in-person event on Monday, November 1st at the Mandalay Bay in…
Crude oil hits highest price in nearly 3 years; pump prices jump on the week: AAA
From AAA WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2021) — At $70/bbl, crude oil has increased to its highest price since October 2018 and is now $23/bbl more expensive than it was this past January. Crude prices have steadily climbed this year…
U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee passes surface transportation reauthorization
The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee passed the 2021 INVEST in America Act late last night, after hours of debate.
Cell phone use while driving may be tied to other risky road behaviors in young adults: Report
A new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center found that 18- to 24-year-olds who use cell phones while driving are more likely to engage in other risky driving behaviors associated with "acting-without-thinking," a form of impulsivity.
Getting results from customer relationships: Advice
Early on after I came to work for Terry Keller at Keller Bros., I remember a woman calling in a panic.
OSHA’s Top 5 most frequently cited violations for dealers & repair shops: Report
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations can be hiding in plain sight for many dealerships and repair shops with the potential to have severe consequences.
Survey: U.S. consumers’ most commonly ignored vehicle repairs & service
In Utire’s latest survey of 1,200 car owners, 74.7 percent rated themselves “good” or “excellent” when asked how diligent they are about vehicle maintenance. Fewer than 4 percent rated themselves “pretty bad” or “terrible” at taking care of their vehicles.
ASA-Texas focuses on growth: ASA Podcast (Episode 99)
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kathryne Buckley-Tessem about her role as executive director of ASA-Texas.
