ASA Podcast (Episode 89): ASA X50 Automotive Conference & Expo offers new virtual experience!
The X50 Conference is a new virtual training and trade show event with a twist.
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Survey: Parents less likely to be distracted by technology when driving with children
Parents rank texts, phone calls and children in the backseat as the top three driving distractions, according to a new survey released today from the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association (CVVFA) Emergency Responder Safety Institute.
National gas price average decreases on the week for 1st time in months
At $2.86, the national average has decreased week-over-week for the first time since November of last year. Today’s average is two cents cheaper on the week. Since last Monday, 45 states also saw their averages decrease or no change at the pump.
Report: U.S. senators press Biden to set end date for gas-powered car sales
California's two Senators are pushing the Biden Administration to set a date after which automakers would no longer be allowed to sell gasoline-powered cars anywhere in the United States.
Bipartisan Coalition introduces Securing America’s Clean Fuels Infrastructure Act
U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del), Richard Burr (R-NC), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich) introduced the Securing America's Clean Fuels Infrastructure Act this morning.
U.S. Senate passes PPP extension to May 31
The U.S. Senate passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 today in a vote of 92-7.
U.S. Senate Small Business Committee holds hearing on PPP, other SBA loan programs
The United States Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing yesterday entitled “Oversight of SBA’s COVID-19 Relief Programs."
Paul Eichenberg: The decline of vehicle ownership & what to do about it
What happens when vehicle ownership reaches its peak?
Report: The best & worst states for drivers
CarInsurance.com has released its “Best and worst states for driving 2021” report.
ASA Podcast (Episode 88): TechForce Foundation – Promoting 'new collar' automotive careers
TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher discusses her organization's work in addressing the technician shortage for the auto, truck and collision industries, among others, and how TechForce harnesses the power of the industry to help find and cultivate the technical talent the automotive service industry needs.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Foreign nameplates dominate heavy driving years
Today, foreign nameplates represent the majority of light vehicles up to eight years old on U.S. roads, age groups that average the highest annual mileage. Thirteen years ago, domestic nameplates were dominant, with a 56% share of vehicles in these heavy-driving age categories.
Report: Heading the wrong way with 'wrong-way' driving
Fatal wrong-way driving crashes on our nation’s highways are a persistent and devastating threat that is only getting worse.
Sen. Feinstein & Sen. Padilla urge White House to reinstate California Clean Air Waiver
Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), sent a letter this week to President Joe Biden pushing the White House to reinstate the California Clean Air Act Waiver.
Report: 20 bad auto habits your mechanic wants you to stop doing
Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.
ASE, I-CAR continue to support collision repair training & education
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) continue their collaboration and commitment to collision repair knowledge and skill excellence.
AAA: Latest gas prices better news for consumers?
After weeks of seeing almost daily increases, the national gas price average is showing signs of stability, holding steady at $2.88 for the last 5 days. Still, today’s average is the highest price since May 2019 and is more expensive on the week (+2 cents), month (+25 cents) and year (+74 cents).
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-March
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for March 11 through 18, including a Ford recall involving 2,602,668 units and a Mitsubishi recall involving 15,347 units.
Survey: Auto maintenance neglect despite increase in regular driving
As COVID-19 cases decline in many areas and the national vaccination effort gains momentum, twice as many Americans are driving regularly compared to the beginning of the pandemic, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index.
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