2020 ASA Virtual MSO Symposium shared insights from every collision industry segment
Earlier this month, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) presented the 9th installment of the popular MSO Symposium in an unprecedented virtual format.
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U.S. House of Representatives passes National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives voted, prior to leaving Washington for the Thanksgiving Break, to pass H.R. 8294, The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020.
GM to recall 7 million vehicles to replace Takata air bags
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
AAA: Gas prices push cheaper head of Thanksgiving Holiday
At $2.10, this Thanksgiving’s national gas price average is shaping up to be the lowest since 2015. The holiday weekend average that year was a nickel cheaper at $2.05.
Car Care Council: Don’t let your Thanksgiving road trip be a turkey
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well.
General Motors announces increased investment in electric vehicles
General Motors (GM) announced plans this week to invest $27 billion on electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025, $7 billion more than the amount they promised before the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASA Affiliates unite for 2021 ASA X50 Automotive Conference & Expo
The Automotive Service Association, a national training leader for the automotive service and collision repair industries with its network of ASA Affiliates across the United States, will host its first multi-day virtual conference and expo on April 30 - May 1, 2021.
White House releases COVID-19 update, clarifies PPP loan forgiveness procedures
Yesterday, the White House released an update on the administration’s efforts related to COVID-19, including an update on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan forgiveness.
FCC votes to break up transportation safety airwaves
By Madi Hawkins / ASA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally voted on Wednesday to break up a band of airwaves previously used for transportation safety. The Department of Transportation opposed this change, arguing that reallocating these…
Aftermarket counterfeit parts escalate as online sales increase
Counterfeit auto parts may have been historically limited to “cosmetic” items such as hood ornaments and decals. However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seizure statistics reveal that counterfeit safety components like brake pads, air bags, wheels, and suspension parts are becoming increasingly common.
New lobby group sets goal of all electric vehicle sales by 2030
This week, the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) announced their organizational goal of 100 percent electric vehicle sales by the end of the decade.
ASA Podcast (Episode 73): New PAVE event spotlights virtual training & industry cooperation
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – The inability to offer live training events during the pandemic has impacted every sector of the automotive service and repair industry. But, as with challenges past, the resilience of the aftermarket has shown itself once again…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: 2021 repair sweet-spot changes will fuel growth
Big changes will occur between 2016 and 2021 in the number and types of light vehicles that constitute the repair-age sweet-spot.
U.S. Senate panel includes NHTSA stakeholder telematics language
The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has released their bill for the FY 2021 budget.
Jody DeVere: Do you see your female customer the way she sees herself?
Sandwiched between a Toyota Tundra 4Runner and a Jeep Rubicon, my 2017 Jeep Renegade Desert Trail Hawk and I navigated slick rock and soft sands, on my brand-new BF Goodrich K02 AT tires, to ascend the plateaus of Moab, Utah during our recent week-long adventure with Charlene Boyer and the Ladies Offroad Network (LON).
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules discusses National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules meets on Tuesday to markup H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020.
A2C2 white paper details problem of counterfeit auto parts sold online
The sale of counterfeit automotive parts through online marketplaces is a significant and growing problem, posing a threat to the health and safety of U.S. consumers, according to a new white paper commissioned by the Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council, Inc. (A2C2).
Cooper Tire to donate 10,000 toy vehicles to Toys for Tots this holiday season
Cooper Tire Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, today announced it has selected Toys for Tots as its national charity for the 2020 holiday season.
