From TV 6 LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - State Rep. Greg Markkanen’s proposal to update Michigan’s outdated licensing rules for auto mechanics was approved Thursday by the House with unanimous bipartisan support. State law intends to require mechanics to have a special…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Ohio recently became the first state in the country to notify vehicle owners about recalls, each time they renew their registrations. The first recall notices were mailed out in January. Other states may follow suit, but…
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) is looking to fill the position of executive director. All applicants must apply by Friday, March 20. CIECA is a non-profit organization that develops and promotes electronic…
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts! And for this month only, non-ASA members can listen!
"A historic shift occurred in the nameplate mix of vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2009 and 2019. The VIO positions of domestic and foreign nameplates have moved in opposite directions. Foreign nameplates have surged in VIO number and share, while…
From Aftermarket Matters LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Jen Smith was recently bestowed the ASA Northwest 2019 Outstanding Member of the Year honor at the association’s recent Semi-Annual Retreat & Management Conference, Jan. 23-26, in Leavenworth, Wash. Smith is co-owner of Gig…
From Aftermarket Matters DENVER — ASA Colorado’s annual training event reached new peaks this January with increased attendance as it dialed into technician and management training at Lincoln Tech in Denver. The event continues to grow in attendance, as it…
From the TechForce Foundation We are excited to announce the second annual TechForce Foundation FutureTechs Rock Awards celebrating the country’s student community of future transportation techs. Nominations are open March 1 to March 24, and we need your help to make this year's…
From News4Jax We've all been there -- cruising along and the low fuel light turns on in the car. But you can make it further, right? Maybe not. Even if your car has a display that shows how many miles…
LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, published a report outlining consumer expectations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and their viability as replacements for traditional gasoline-powered cars, or internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, among buyers in the…
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts!
Committee Staff Releases DRAFT AV Bill Last week, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled, “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies.” In opening statements, committee members expressed similar sentiments regarding their…
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 257 million vehicles have now been processed through a search tool aimed at creating greater consumer awareness of auto recalls. The Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS) has identified over 8 million…
Ray Fisher, ASA president & executive director, is excited about the plans for the 2020 Annual Business Meeting & Conference. Given the content, he has every right to be! This is one industry event you don’t want to miss! It…
From Kelley Blue Book We have all heard these stories, cars and trucks lasting 200,000, 300,000, even 500,000 miles. What’s the secret? Three words: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. “Nobody reads the owner’s manual. Pretty much to make it run that far…
You may not see them, or know much about them, but engine belts are always working to keep your vehicle moving. Losing a belt can mean immediate trouble for the engine and a breakdown for you.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2020) – A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The share of drivers…
From Consumer Reports Honda is recalling approximately 241,000 Odyssey minivans from the 2018 through 2020 model years because a wire in the third row may short-circuit and catch fire. The problem is due to an improperly installed interior trim piece…
