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…
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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…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash. The…
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Automotive Study 2020* conducted by Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global strategy and marketing consulting firm, revealed that buyers are interested in electro mobility (or eMobility), but aren’t willing to pay up for it. “While there is…
From ABC News DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers the Ford Flex, Taurus police car, Taurus SHO and…
From ABC News Honda is recalling more than 241,000 of its popular Odyssey minivans for a potential wiring problem in a power outlet that can increase the risk of a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The…
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Love is in the air. Maybe it’s the proximity to Valentine’s Day or maybe it’s that owners see dependability of their three-year-old vehicles improving in 2020. According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released…
