Used vehicles are changing the aftermarket: Lang Aftermarket iReport
The onslaught of Covid-19 accelerated used vehicle sales, while reducing the new vehicle market in the U.S. by approximately 20%.
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NHTSA investigating air bag failure complaints in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
ASA X50 conference offers insights into OEM technology: ASA Podcast (Episode 91)
In this episode, we talk with Maryann Croce about her class on The Invisible Culture, along with Mark Allen from Audi and Jason Sanders from Nissan about some of the new technology from the OEMs that will impact both mechanical and collision shops in the years ahead.
U.S. House of Representatives scheduled to vote on 'Gender Pay Equity Bill' this week
The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to vote this week on H.R. 7, a bill that would seek to address gender wage discrimination.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) may run out of money before deadline
Last month, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was extended from its original deadline of March 31 to its current deadline of May 31. However, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is now warning small businesses that the program may run out of money before the deadline passes.
Gasoline supply & refinery utilization on the rise as crude oil prices decline: AAA
Refinery utilization is at its highest measurement this year: 84%.
AAA: When it comes to 'Mobility On-Demand' – Try It, You’ll Like It
On-demand transportation options, such as Lyft, Uber, GIG Car Share, Zipcar, electric scooter sharing, and bike-sharing, are growing fixtures in American cities, though approximately six in 10 people admit they have tried them only once, or not at all.
Report: More than half who drive after video chatting report trouble concentrating
According to a new analysis of more than 6.1 billion miles driven by drivers who completed Root Insurance’s test drive, the average U.S. driver used their phone once every 5.5 miles in 2020 (or 18 times every 100 miles).
Aftermarket Matters: Compare March’s average car counts & AROs 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. Below are last month’s trends in car counts and AROs by region.
Jody DeVere: The auto industry gets greener every day – are you keeping up?
When someone asks what the cleanest industry is, the automotive industry isn’t at the top of most people’s list. Unfortunately, the combustion engine has contributed to some major problems today.
Report: Independent 'Do-It-For-Me' market share shrinks
Most of the Dealer growth in DIFM product share has been at the expense of two major groups of Independent repair outlets: Service Stations & Garages and Tire Stores.
Consumer Reports: Your new car might need more repairs than you'd expect
Recently, our engineers at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center came across a serious problem with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra test car as they evaluated its pedestrian detection system.
X50 Conference & Expo offers top trainers: ASA Podcast (Episode 90)
In this episode, we talk with Kim Walker, Roger Cada and Scott Brown about some of the training sessions you’ll find available from the best trainers in the industry.
TechForce Foundation now accepting nominations for its 3rd annual FutureTechs Rock Awards
TechForce Foundation’s® annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun.
Biden faces decision in ITC electric battery case
President Joe Biden faces a decision this week of whether or not to overturn the International Trade Commission decision that ruled that South Korean battery manufacturer SK Innovation misused trade secrets to gain an unfair competitive decision.
AAA: Gasoline demand continues to grow as pump prices fluctuate
Gasoline demand measured 8.9 million b/d in the Energy Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly report, up nearly 4% from the week prior.
Collision Industry Hall of Eagles inducts Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder & Doug Webb
The Collision Industry Hall of Eagles is pleased to announce its 2021 Inductees are Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder and Doug Webb.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): CX-7 window switch causes engine to stay running
The vehicle was dropped off at the shop because the driver’s side window would not operate.
