From the Jerusalem Post In a 2017 study carried out by the American Automobile Association, 78% of Americans said they were afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle. Seeking to ensure that autonomous vehicle technology overcomes the psychological barrier, a…
DETROIT, March 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees…
Consumer Reports has developed an excellent Coronavirus Resource Hub for consumers. "The novel coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year has quickly spread around the globe and is now advancing across the U.S. The virus, known as COVID-19,…
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association has signed on to a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — requesting COVID-19 disaster relief…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Noting the seriousness of the Coronavirus, ASA’s Board of Directors decided Friday to postpone the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum) and annual business meeting until late August or…
Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech Team at 1-800 Radiator & A/C, knows mobile air conditioning systems. That’s particularly true when it comes to diagnosing modern compressors. LISTEN NOW: Episode 29 – ASA Podcast Series Listen in to hear Richard share how…
From Consumer Reports Jeep is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions because they may overheat and pose an increased fire risk. The concern is that the clutch pressure plate (the mechanism that transfers engine…
From the Detroit News The coronavirus pandemic could cause parts shortages at auto dealership service departments, J.D. Power warned as it unveiled its 2020 U.S. Customer Service Index survey. “There’s no telling how widespread or long lasting the ripple effect…
Tight regulation of exhaust emissions by the EU has meant that new cars emit very little particle pollution But tire wear pollution is unregulated and can be 1,000 times worse, finds independent real-world testing experts Emissions Analytics Increased popularity of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) introduced a new data privacy bill. The bill, similar to the staff discussion draft introduced by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) last year, creates a national privacy standard that would preempt state…
From the Detroit Free Press General Motors wants to do better at telling the story of its electric vehicle development. So GM leaders invited about 150 journalists to an "EV day" Wednesday, showing 11 future EVs in its Design Dome…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters EVERGREEN, Colo. —As the coronavirus continues to spread, its effects are being registered in the automotive aftermarket industry as miles-driven drops, affecting service and repair shops and their supply channels. Aftermarket Matters Weekly reached…
ASA Northwest has announced it has rescheduled its annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) to July 31 – Aug 1., at the DoubleTree Hilton by SeaTac Hotel.
ARLINGTON, Va. -- March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued a set of research-based safety recommendations on the design of partially automated driving systems. The guidelines emphasize how to keep drivers focused on…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 68,663 Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the malfunction indicator light was on and the engine exhibited a significant loss of power. Details: When the technician…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Sedan, L4-1.5L Turbo (L15B7), Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 23,668 Problem: A 2017 Honda Civic was in a minor collision but sat for months in the Collision shop awaiting authorization for repairs. The vehicle…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Chrysler 300, V6-2.7L, VIN R, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 168,992 Problem: The vehicle owner stated the oil pressure warning lamp lights up while making left or right turns. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) would come…
By Nate Carlisle / The Salt Lake Tribune A federal judge has ordered the custom truck makers…
