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…
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.
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.
"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…
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…
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…
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…
By Phoebe Wall Howard / Detroit Free Press Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with nearly 2 million owners and former owners of Focus and Fiesta vehicles with bad dual-clutch transmissions known as the DPS6, according to…
In 2016, The Center for Auto Safety filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for failing to publish manufacturer communications and accompanying indices as required by law. This month, the Center dropped its lawsuit against the DOT…
Each year I choose a word that represents what I will focus on that year. This year it’s “Self-Care.”
TROY, Mich. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Consumers continue to lack confidence in the future mobility technologies that automakers are eager to bring to market. According to the J.D. Power 2019 Q4 Mobility Confidence Index Study fueled by SurveyMonkey Audience,SM, the…
Time is running out! In order to maintain your FCA Certification, you must complete the following AMi courses by March 1: How to use Tech Authority Marketing your FCA Certification These courses are web based, so they can be taken…
By Kelley Blue Book With average transaction prices now ranging above $36,000, the cost of a new vehicle represents a sizable financial expense for most of us. And while negotiating a fair price is important, choosing a vehicle with solid resale…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expanded a comment period on draft research test procedures assessing different advanced driving-assisted systems (ADAS) technology. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2020 Best Cars for the Money awards. For the first time ever, U.S. News will present the 2020…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 22, 2020 – In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the elimination of state vehicle safety inspections and…
Vincent Romans, managing partner of The Romans Group LLC, has four decades of experience as a consultant within the collision repair market. In this Podcast, Romans provides a unique perspective on the various dynamics which will shape the collision repair…
"Four groups of repair outlets have generated over 90% of Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) car and light truck product growth over the past five years (2014 to 2019). The total product growth share of these four outlets was greater than their combined…
