Annual vehicle sales pace in April is expected to finish near 7.5 million, down significantly from last month's 11.4 million and far below last April's 16.5 million level. April sales volume is expected to fall 53% from April 2019 and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 27, 2020 – Earlier this year, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. Northam said, “data shows that there is no connection between highway safety and these…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators sent a letter to Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), urging consideration of 501(c)(6) organizations to be eligible…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides an additional $321 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump signed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act, into law. The $484 billion relief bill includes funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, hospitals, and testing.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The COVID19 global pandemic has impacted Americans lives in every way, as the country begins to grow accustomed to a new normal. Axios held a virtual panel, “Helping Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Storm,” focusing on the…
From the Small Business Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now maintains an online list of active Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders, organized by state. Please visit https://www.sba.gov/document/support--paycheck-protection-program-participating-lenders or click on the link below to view…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, hospitals, and testing.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business convened for a hearing titled, “Member Day Hearing on COVID-19 Response and Recovery: Committee on Small Business.” TO VIEW HEARING Members of Congress testified before the committee on…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – With the COVID-19 pandemic putting tremendous strain on shop owners, one technology company is using its expertise to help ASA member-shops during the crisis. For ASA members exclusively, MobileSoft – an ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration provides updates and spotlights resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The…
From Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Wash.—A panel discussion with ASA Northwest members, moderated by Carm Capriotto of Remarkable Results Radio Podcast, will discuss today’s business opportunities in the present pandemic, followed by a question-and-answer session. It will take place Thursday, April…
From Aftermarket Matters IRVINE, Calif.—CarMD.com Corporation has released its 2020 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, marking 10 years since the first annual release of the report on check engine light-related repairs, costs and trends. The April 2020 report includes a year-over-year…
"The 2020 Virus is a 'Black Swan' event (see N. Taleb’s The Black Swan) that will have immense consequences for the aftermarket during 2020 and for many years ahead. Vehicle sales in the U.S. are one of the first business…
Alan McAvoy has been teaching technicians about Chrysler air conditioning systems for a very long time. In fact, he’s one of the best in the business! Listen in as Alan provides an overview of what’s new in the FCA lineup…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate passed an interim Coronavirus emergency package by unanimous consent. The package includes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), hospitals, and testing. The bipartisan agreement comes days after…
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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced paid leave protections will now be enforced. There was a temporary non-enforcement period of paid leave protections to allow employers and American workers covered by the new law, established under the Families First…
