IRS YouTube Videos The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. This year, the Dirty Dozen focuses…
From Politico Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest $2 trillion to set the U.S. on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which Biden says will “create millions of good-paying jobs…
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
From Aftermarket Matters BETHESDA, Md.—The Auto Care Association’s Market Insights report highlights recent trends in vehicle miles traveled that are encouraging, but perhaps offset by other statistics that loom as indicators of another rough patch for the U.S. economy and the aftermarket.…
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the addition of renowned collision repair industry veteran Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services.
From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members to CLICK HERE to send a letter to their senators to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the…
Mitch Schneider has helped more automotive shop owners achieve success in his long career than he’ll probably ever know. If the name isn’t familiar, then this podcast will introduce you to a shop owner, author, teacher, cancer survivor and industry…
From AAA Gasoline demand increased on the week to the highest level (8.7 million b/d) since March as stocks decreased, but the combination wasn’t enough to significantly impact gas price averages across the country. On the week, the national gas…
"Foreign nameplate cars and light trucks in the U.S. (Imports and Transplants) average greater fuel efficiency than domestic light vehicles. Foreign nameplates also constitute over half of vehicle age groups that average the highest annual mileage. "Together, these two factors…
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anti-microbial coatings are a desired feature for high-touch surfaces inside a personal vehicle, including door handles, steering wheels, displays and consoles, according to a consumer survey conducted by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO). “In an era where paying for…
From Consumer Reports American Honda is recalling 136,057 cars from its Acura and Honda brands in the U.S. to replace the fuel pumps. The suspect 2018-2020 models may have fuel pumps with defective parts that could lead to a loss in engine power…
From TakingTheHill.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced “its proposal to retain, without changes, the existing, more stringent 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. This proposal comes after careful review and consideration of the most current…
Today’s shop owner has an amazing opportunity. The way business was done years ago has changed due to technology advances and consumer buying shifts. Yet some businesses are being operated within an outdated model.
I adjust my new selfie light-ring (a best seller on Amazon), check to make sure my high quality podcast mic volume is good, change my virtual background to set the stage and start my video... another day Zooming along in 2020.
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 2 through 9, including a Volvo recall involving 307,910 units and a Toyota recall involving 266,638 units. Toyota Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to cars, love can fade. So can value. (The average new car loses about 25 percent of its value in the first year after being driven off the dealer lot, and…
From the Car Care Council Summer is the main season for “cone zones,” road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on…
