Report: Deployments of highly automated vehicles unlikely before 2025
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Guidehouse Insights projects the size of global and regional markets for…
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Committees hold hearings on small business COVID-19 economic stimulus initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 11, 2020 – The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on the implementation of Title I of the Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act. U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita…
J.D. Power: Auto insurance websites surpass agents in importance to customer interaction
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Remember all the talk that digital transformation would disrupt the auto insurance industry? Well, it’s real. According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Auto Insurance Study,SM released today, insurance company websites—for the first time in the study’s 21-year…
Bad Behavior: Drivers know it’s wrong, but many do it anyway
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2020) – The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding…
Aftermarket Matters: Don Seyfer honored with car parade, remembrances
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters MORRISON, Colo.—More than 100 friends and family of Don Seyfer paraded their cars on Wednesday morning, from Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge to Bandimere Speedway in Morrison to honor his life. Many shared stories…
Remembering Don Seyfer: A Good Man Who Made a Difference
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.
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…
