WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), following U.S. House of Representatives passage of the $2 trillion Stimulus Package, spoke on the importance of the CARES Act to small businesses. ASA Washington, D.C. representative…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed – and President Trump swiftly signed – the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, (CARES Act). Passage came after a…
From CNBC Ford Motor and Fiat Chrysler plan to restart production at their North American assembly plants that temporarily shuttered last week due to the coronavirus pandemic in April. Ford said Thursday morning that it plans to restart production at “key” North American assembly…
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. House Small Business Committee leadership released key small business provisions’ summaries and a Q/A on the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives floor vote for the Coronavirus Stimulus package. [caption…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released the "Bipartisan Small Business Summary Provisions" of the new Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation. The Keeping American Workers Paid & Employed Act passed…
MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia - March 26, 2020 - The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today the formation of a specific fund to assist those within the industry impacted by the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. On behalf of the industry, CIF has committed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2020 – The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). After extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes increased funding and…
From AAA With the national average at $2.12, pump prices are, on average, 50-cents less than this time last year. Crude oil is the biggest driver of the less expensive gas prices. In the last week, crude oil prices dropped…
"Big changes are sweeping across the population mix of Automotive Jobbers and Retail Auto Parts Stores as they battle for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) product sales in the U.S. aftermarket. "Although the combined number of Auto Parts Stores (Jobbers…
https://youtu.be/5rvzvuVA09Y WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provides an update on the Stimulus Package and the positive impact that it may have on auto repairers. Stay tuned! CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. - March 25, 2020 - Elite has announced that to help shop owners make the most of any slowdown in business that has come with COVID-19, they will be teaming up with Jasper Engines & Transmissions to…
From ASA's Washington D.C. Office WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate negotiators came to agreement early this morning on a proposed Coronavirus Stimulus Package. The U.S. Senate will consider the bill on the floor later today. Senators are awaiting the final…
A famous line from a popular movie, but very relevant in today’s uncertain business environment.
From TakingTheHill.com The U.S. Senate is still working to reach agreement on the Senate Stimulus package. The U.S. House has just begun its process on the House Stimulus bill. To read the full summary of the House Stimulus, click HERE.…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a "Stay at Home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and running through 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020. Below is a copy of…
From Consumer Reports News of stores running out of hand-sanitizing gels and chlorine wipes may have you worried about how to protect your family at home as COVID-19 spreads. But plain old hand soap will go a long way. “It isn’t…
From TakingTheHill.com & Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an emergency order to close all non-essential businesses across the state. The order requires "the closure of anything" that isn't included in the U.S. Department of Homeland…
