AAA: National average holds steady as demand grows slightly
The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report measures demand at 8.52 million b/d, which is a slight uptick from the previous week’s 8.48 million b/d.
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Report: 68% of hackers initiate attacks to be challenged - 71% opt for websites
Survey data acquired by Finbold.com indicates that about 68% of hackers initiate attacks in order to be challenged. The survey featured over 3,150 respondents from at least 120 countries and territories.
Protection Against Coronavirus: Continental to sell partition panels for cars
Technology company Continental is helping to improve the drivers and passenger’s safety when traveling.
Blog: 6 steps for lowering your risk of car theft
Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents various methods that help policyholders to keep their cars safe against thieves and save car insurance money at the same time.
Work Comp Insights: 5 strategies for reducing workers’ compensation costs
When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending.
U.S. House reviews PPP processes & loan forgiveness
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business Subcommittees held two back-to-back hearings entitled “Paycheck Protection Program: An Examination on Loan Forgiveness, SBA Legacy Systems, and Inaccurate Data” and “A Review of PPP Forgiveness."
The Latest: Car recalls for Sept. 17-24
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for September 17 through 24, including a Hyundai recall involving 180,000 units and a Volvo recall involving 15,156 units.
Winter is Coming – Top 8 questions your customers will ask about winter tires
Winter brings the potential for unpredictable weather and harsh conditions. Thus, it’s critical that drivers know the basics of winter driving safety. Driving with care during cold weather starts with educating your customers about the only part of their vehicle connected to the road: their tires.
Jody DeVere: True North – What’s Your Declination?
Operating without being pointed towards true north leads to polarization, lost time and lost opportunities.
California governor calls for ban on gas-fueled cars by 2035
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an executive order yesterday requiring that by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles.
ASA Podcast (Episode 64): Taking the Hill Update
In this episode, ASA Washington representative Bob Redding reports on the latest legislative developments in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate committee revisits need for federal data privacy legislation
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened today in a hearing to discuss the renewed need for federal data privacy legislation.
ASA Podcast (Episode 63): ASA Mechanical Operations Committee Update
In this episode, ASA Mechanical Division Director Tom Piippo reports on the latest topics and projects on the agenda of the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC).
TakingTheHill.com: House Republican E/C Committee members introduce AV legislation
Today, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Republican Members introduced Autonomous Vehicle legislation to address numerous automaker concerns relative to research and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Consumers compare garages & dealers
The vehicle repair-age sweet-spot embraces cars and light trucks 6 to 10 years old. These vehicles average the highest replacement rates across many types of automotive products. Big changes will occur in the number and types of light vehicles populating the repair-age sweet-spot between 2016 and 2021.
Government Accountability Office predicts trouble with PPP loan forgiveness
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report Monday warning of potential delays and bureaucratic difficulties for businesses attempting to convert their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans into forgivable grants.
ASA's Trivia Tuesday: Know the answer?
Know the answer to this Trivia Tuesday question?
Federated Insurance: Pay salaried non-exempt employee for actual hours worked?
If a salaried non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, the employer must pay overtime. If a salaried non-exempt employee works fewer than 40 hours in a workweek, may an employer pay them based on their actual hours worked (e.g., 38 hours)?
