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Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Poor repair on Grand Prix causes DTC C0035
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8L V-6, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 148,992 Problem: The customer reported that the ABS light was on. The brakes seemed to operate normally. Details: Using his scan tool, the tech pulled DTC…
CNBC: GM resurrecting Hummer as an all-electric 'super truck’ with 1,000 horsepower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6EPPJHaCtw&feature=youtu.be By CNBC DETROIT – General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer, best known as a gas-guzzling, military-style SUV, as an all-electric “super truck” with massive horsepower, acceleration and torque. READ MORE
ASA member among ASE's new officers for 2020
LEESBURG, VA, Jan. 28, 2020 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2020 Board of Directors. New ASE officers for 2020 include: Chair: Bobby Bassett, North…
Toyota faces class action lawsuit for faulty RAV4 Hybrid fuel tanks
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP announces its filing of a class action lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("Toyota") for its sale of 2019/2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles (the "RAV4s") with defective fuel…
Smaller & regional auto insurers once again get top grades from collision repairers
Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2020 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.” A free report with the 2020 “Insurer Report Card” findings can be downloaded by…
Report: Electric bike market worth $46B by 2026 - up from $7.68B in 2018
PUNE, India, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Electric Bike (E-Bike) Market size is projected to reach $46.04 billion by the end of 2026. Recent advancements in lithium-ion batteries will contribute to market growth. According to a report published…
Report: 'Global AI Market' for automotive & transportation industry to top $69 billion by 2029
FREMONT, California, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research, titled "Global Artificial Intelligence Market for Automotive and Transportation Industry – Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2029," the global AI market for automotive and transportation…
Checking to see if your car has a recall is easy as 1-2-3
CNET.com published a nice story this week that showed just how easy it is to check if your vehicle has a recall. This is perfect to share with customers. 1. Find your VIN Your unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN)…
Ford develops 3D-printed locking wheel nuts to thwart thieves
DUNTON, Essex, Jan. 30, 2020 -- As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking nuts, one on each wheel, which require…
Webinar with Mike Anderson: 'Utilizing Technology to Thrive & Not Just Survive in 2020'
SANFORD, N.C. — Jan. 30, 2020 — CIECA announced its next CIECAst webinar will feature Mike Anderson, owner and president of Collision Advice. Anderson’s presentation “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in…
IRS: Choose a tax professional wisely
By The IRS There are various types of tax return preparers, including certified public accountants, enrolled agents, attorneys, and many others who don’t have a professional credential. You expect your preparer to be skilled in tax preparation and to accurately…
ASA submits comments supporting New Mexico 'illegally dismantling vehicles' bill
The Automotive Service Association submitted comments supporting New Mexico House Bill 156, which establishes a new section of the Criminal Code for illegally dismantling vehicles.
ASA Podcast (Episode 21): How telematics impacts collision repair
Jason Verlen, senior vice president of product management and marketing products & technology at CCC Information Systems, talks about the impact of telematics on the collision repair process.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: 2019 gas prices lower than 80 years ago (when adjusted for inflation)
"The average retail price of regular gasoline in the U.S. was lower during 2019 (adjusting for inflation) than gas prices were 80 years earlier in 1939 during the Great Depression. The price of regular gas averaged $2.39 during 2019, less…
Report: Automotive collision repair market revenue to surpass $340 billion by 2026
SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report, the market valuation of automotive collision repair will rise to $340 billion by 2026. A continuous focus on offering environment-friendly and cost-effective products to the consumer will induce…
Consumer Reports: Toyota recalls older vehicles for new Takata airbag problem
By Keith Barry/Consumer Reports Approximately 138,000 Toyota vehicles from the late 1990s and early 2000s—including RAV4 SUVs and Celica and Supra coupes—have been recalled for dangerous Takata airbags that can cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. According to…
GM announces 1st assembly plant '100 percent devoted' to electric vehicles
DETROIT — General Motors’ vision of an all-electric future is coming into clearer focus and gaining momentum with a $2.2 billion investment at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. GM’s first all-electric truck…
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