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Although many of the younger members of the automotive service industry may not recognize his name, Don Seyfer was one of the leaders who impacted their lives and the lives of many others.
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Study: Particulate emissions from tire wear higher than tailpipes
From Green Car Reports Tire and brake wear could be the next front of emissions testing, according to Emissions Analytics, an organization that conducts independent emissions tests. Emissions Analytics found that emissions of particulate matter from tire wear can be…
Bipartisan letter to SBA focuses on Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-New York) and Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) led a bipartisan group of committee members in a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) asking for information…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Integrated distribution 'Do-It-For-Me' surge
"Integrated distribution is the largest light vehicle aftermarket channel in product volume and growth. It is also among the most balanced light vehicle distribution channels, with strong positions in both the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets. "Integrated channel growth…
Survey: Auto dealer sentiment drops as COVID-19 & the economy severely impact business
Based on survey results from late April and early May, most key measures saw historic drops from first quarter, showcasing negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current environment is much tougher for independent dealers with 54% stating that staying…
Detroit News: Lordstown Endurance electric pickup to be unveiled this month
From The Detroit News DETROIT - The electric pickup truck startup that took over General Motors Co.'s Lordstown Assembly plant in northeast Ohio will show publicly its first product, the Endurance, for the first time this month, the company said…
Report: Vehicle traffic drops drastically in April, impacts Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Per Politico, data collected from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Treasury highlight just how drastically car traffic has dropped off in the past few months — and the resulting hit to the…
AAA: National gas price average back to $2 per gallon
From AAA For 66 days, the national gas price average held below the $2/gallon mark, pushing as cheap as $1.76. In the past week, the average has inched up to $2.03. Despite the consistent increases at the pump, prices are…
OSHA provides COVID-19 guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to provide guidance to assist employees and employers with maintaining safe and healthy working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. This guidance will be particularly useful as…
Trump signs PPP Flexibility Act into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump just signed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, into law. The bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) and Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week…
Study: Autonomous vehicles might not prevent all crashes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that autonomous vehicles (AVs) would struggle to eliminate most crashes. Driver mistakes play a role in virtually all crashes. That’s why automation has been held…
U.S. Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 4, 2020 – The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled, “Perspectives from Main Street: COVID-19’s Impact on Small Business.” To view the hearing, click here. In his opening statement, Chairman Marco Rubio…
Register Now! 2nd ASA VIP Forum to Reveal Important Info!
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - A month ago, ASA held Volume 1, No. 1 of its Automotive Virtual Industry Professional (VIP) Forum. During it, ASA released the results of its initial Business Survey & Stimulus surveys. The results helped us…
Study: Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado & Honda Civic are America's most searched cars
NEW YORK, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report published by ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree, the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Honda Civic are the most searched cars in America. And while searches for cars, especially pickup trucks like the…
AmeriTrust Group, Inc. offers Economic Relief Payment Plan
From AmeriTrust In response to American businesses struggling with the economic effects of the COVID19 pandemic, AmeriTrust Group, Inc. announced its “Economic Relief Payment Plan,” offering a zero-down payment relief plan for qualifying new business accounts. Today's AmeriTrust Group, Inc.…
Women in Auto Care now accepting entries for 2020 Automotive Communications Awards
From Women in Auto Care Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting entries for the 2020 Automotive Communications Awards. The Automotive Communications Awards are designed to recognize companies and agencies that provide automotive…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Longer car ownership shifts DIFM (Do-It-For-Me)
"New vehicle buyers are keeping them much longer than the typical ownership cycle of just 10 years ago. Last year, buyers had retained new vehicles an average of over eight years. This is up 65% from 2010, when the average…
TakingTheHill.com: Final rules for California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Per Protocol: Technically, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been law since January. Companies were given six months to figure out how to comply, while the state figured out the final rules and how to enforce them. Enforcement never…
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