"Americans have cut back on their use of cars and light trucks in response to the regulatory and economic fallout of the 2020 Virus. Reduced vehicle use is reflected in two key aftermarket metrics: the number of vehicles in operation…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Treasury released new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The interim rules can be found here: Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness (Released May 22,…
Per the U.S. Small Business Administration: The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION The form…
From AAA After dropping to a low of $1.76 in April, the national gas price average is pennies away from hitting the $2/gallon mark. Today’s average is $1.96, which is eight cents higher than a week ago, 19 cents more…
Bob Greenwood, AMAM, president and CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd., shares his views on what repair shops should be doing now that we’re opening up, but still dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), along with Congressman Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota), Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota), and Congressman Fred Upton (R-Michigan), introduced H.R. 6886, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. The bipartisan bill will make necessary changes to the…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters SEATTLE —As business slowed due to the pandemic, initial reactions among many…
From Aftermarket Matters NAPERVILLE, Ill.—IMR Inc., an automotive market research firm, has published its latest insight on disruption in parts availability affecting shop purchasing behavior during the pandemic/shelter-in-place requirement. The report focuses on the impact that shelter-in-place orders due to…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers in a position to purchase a new car can look forward to bigger bargains than usual this Memorial Day weekend, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. Edmunds' experts say…
From The Car Care Council Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Dr. Bob Risch, medical director and chairman of the Emergency Department at Baylor, Scott & White Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas, is one of the front-line medical heroes helping to save lives as we battle the…
From CNBC More than half of small and medium-sized businesses that shut down say they won’t rehire same workers, according to a survey compiled by Facebook. About a third of closed businesses surveyed said they do not expect to reopen,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) have introduced H.R. 6886, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. The bipartisan bill is aimed at making necessary changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as business…
"Quick Lube & Service outlets, along with the entire vehicle service industry, are facing new and unprecedented Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) challenges as consumers’ expectations of vehicle repair are changing in response to heightened health concerns triggered by the 2020 Virus.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs convened a remote hearing today entitled “The Quarterly CARES Act Report to Congress.” CLICK HERE to view hearing in its entirety. In his opening statement U.S. Department of…
From Reuters WARREN, Michigan (Reuters) - The Detroit Three automakers and their suppliers began restarting assembly lines on Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown in a slow revival of a sector that employs nearly 1 million people in the United…
The ASE Education Foundation's instructor training conference scheduled for July 14-17 in Frisco, Texas has been canceled because of "ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19," according to a news release. "Our top priority is the safety of our instructors, technical presenters, and…
From AAA ORLANDO, Fla. – For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast, as the accuracy of the economic data used to create the forecast has been undermined by COVID-19. The annual…
