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.
Features
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)?
ASA Podcast (Episode 62): Collision Operations Committee Update
In this episode, ASA Collision Division Director Mike Levasseur reports on the latest topics and projects on the agenda of the Collision Operations Committee (COC).
Report: The best vehicles for car seats
Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, releases its annual Car Seat Check Honor Roll to arm parents and caregivers with vital information on which family vehicles best fit car seats and have the easiest-to-use Latch systems for car seat installation.
AAA: Low demand at pump continues to pull national average lower
The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report measures demand at 8.48 million b/d, which is a slight uptick from the previous week’s 8.39 million b/d. However, the small increase — likely due to holiday road trips — is still 461,000 b/d lower than last year at this time.
Report: How lighter vehicle components are driving technology in the automotive sector
Rapid changes across the automotive supply chain is being driven by tough legislation, carbon emissions and fierce competition.
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-September
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for September 10 through 17, including a Hyundai recall involving 180,000 units and a Dodge recall involving 26,361 units. See the list of this week's…
Bruce Howes' View from the Helm: Average tech quote & personal goals
"You can't always get what you want," so goes the old song by the Rolling Stones.
Study: A quarter of all car accidents happen in the first 3 minutes of driving
The Austrian telematics provider Dolphin Technologies specializes in leveraging technology to prevent road traffic accidents. Drivers who use Dolphin's system receive incentives, such as a discount on their insurance premium, for engaging in low-risk driving behavior like not using a phone while driving, and respecting speed limits.
AAA: Gasoline demand plummets to lowest level in nearly 12 weeks
The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report measures gasoline demand at 8.3 million b/d, which is the lowest level since mid-June. As demand dropped for a second week, so did gasoline supply levels – down nearly 3 million bbl to 231 million bbl.
Aftermarket Matters: ASA Colorado golf tournament raises scholarship funds & smiles
The 3rd Annual 2020 ASA Colorado Golf Tournament brought members together for an eventful day of golf, contests, prizes, relationship building and networking opportunities this past weekend on Saturday.
