Car Care Council exec to step down
From the Car Care Council BETHESDA, Md. – July 1, 2020 – After serving more than 20 years as executive director of the Car Care Council, Rich White will step down June 30 from leading the…
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President Trump signs PPP extension into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed S. 4116 into law. The bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to Aug. 8, 2020. The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill last week. To read…
Obituary: Former longtime ASA representative Don Randall passes away
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald A. "Don" Randall, who represented the Automotive Service Association for 20 years, has passed away. Donald A. Randall, 1933-2020 Don Randall of Ft. Myers, Fl., formerly of Lusby, Md.…
ASA Podcast (Episode 50): ASA leaders discuss challenges of 2020
The Automotive Service Association is all about helping our members keep up with the changes. That means ASA is itself constantly changing to meet the new challenges we all face. In our 50th ASA Podcast, we’re talking with Bob Wills,…
White House announces first day of USMCA into force
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, July 1, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force. More North American Auto Content: Under USMCA’s rules vehicles must be built with at least 75 percent of parts made in North America in order…
U.S. House select committee on the climate releases global warming plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis has released an extensive plan to help curb global warming, with an ambitious goal of reducing human-caused greenhouse gas net emissions to zero by 2050, beyond which the U.S.…
U.S. House committee holds hearing on the EIDL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Committee on Small Business convened a hearing entitled, “The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: Status Update from the Administration.” Per the hearing notice from the committee, Mr. Rivera is responsible for the implementation of…
Independence for Independents: ASA & Dell Technologies kick off summer membership drive
ASA wants you! This July, ASA is partnering with Dell Technologies to host a summer membership drive designed to bring the benefits and value of ASA membership to more independent shops across the United States.
ASA website receives ‘major tuneup’
ASA has given its official association website a major tuneup.
Registration opens for Automotive Training Expo (ATE)
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Registration for the nation’s first four-day virtual automotive training venue opens July 1. With the support of North America’s top automotive vendors, training organizations, and instructors, the Automotive Training Expo (ATE) will offer owners, managers, service advisors,…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Autos last longer & scrappage falls
"New car and light truck sales in the U.S. topped an annual average of 17 million between 2015 and 2019. Traditionally, this would have generated a sharp rise in vehicle scrappage (vehicles removed from operation). However, this has not been…
U.S. House & Senate pass PPP extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives just passed S. 4116, a bill that extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to Aug. 8. The U.S. Senate passed the bill last night under unanimous consent. The bill will…
National Safety Council issues warning about leaving children in hot vehicles
ITASCA, Ill., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures across the country continue to climb this summer and states begin to reopen, the National Safety Council is calling on Americans to educate themselves about the dangers of pediatric vehicular heatstroke and how to prevent…
Autotrader names 10 best 'used' cars of 2020
ATLANTA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding yourself in the market for a new car during a pandemic might have you asking if now is even the right time to buy or how you can…
PPP loan program application deadline today!
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline is Tuesday, June 30. Yes, today! The PPP was initially created under H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third stimulus package, which provided up…
AAA: Gas demand sees significant one-week increase
From AAA On the week, gasoline demand, as estimated by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), increased 10% from 7.8 million bbl to 8.6 million bbl. While the demand rate is much lower than a typical summer reading, it’s the highest…
California state regulators approve sales mandate for electric trucks
California state regulators approved a new rule that would mandate truck manufacturers increase the amount of electric trucks they sell in the state through 2035. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Truck rule is part of the states’…
Forbes: Warning issued for millions of Google Gmail users
From Forbes A Google bombshell last week gave users a great reason to quit Windows 10. Now serious new problems mean millions of Gmail users might want to join them. Reported by both Windows Latest and MSPowerUser, Gmail users are discovering that Microsoft’s…
