Editor's Note: Tony Molla, ASA's vice president of industry relations, contributed this editorial piece - for ASA - that was included in an "Empowering Auto Care" insert in USA Today. The demand for technical workers is skyrocketing. Nowhere is that…
"The light vehicle product sales by Independent (non-Dealer) repair outlets have soared approximately $12 billion in the past five years (2014 to 2019), at user-price. This Independent service outlet product growth was generated by greater volume per bay rather than…
ASA Chairman Bob Wills saw a lot of changes to the association in 2019. Listen in as Bob talks about his first year as chairman and shares his thoughts on where the Automotive Service Association has been and where it’s going.
Colton James is a country music star with a mission. Listen as Colton talks about his support for the military and an ambitious plan to build lodges across the country to allow disabled vets to enjoy the great outdoors. In…
By AAA ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2019) – More Americans than ever on record – 115.6 million – will travel this holiday season, from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. That is the most in nearly 20 years since…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Virginia state Rep. Joseph McNamara prefiled House Bill 130, aimed at abolishing Virginia’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. If approved, the bill would eliminate a program that is designed…
General Motors said on Thursday it is issuing recalls for more than 900,000 vehicles worldwide in two separate campaigns to address brake software issues and fire risks.
By the IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online assistant designed to help employers, especially small businesses, easily determine the right amount of federal income tax to withhold from their workers’ pay. Known as the…
By the IRS WASHINGTON –The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are things they should do now to get ready for the tax-filing season ahead. Charitable Contributions For most taxpayers, Dec. 31 is the last day to take actions that…
High-quality 3D-printed aftermarket parts have exploded in popularity in recent years.
"Annual mileage of the average light vehicle has declined during 2019. Lang Marketing estimates that the typical car and light truck in the U.S. will be driven approximately 1.0% fewer miles during 2019 than last year. "This continues a trend…
Listen in as Mark Allen, collision and equipment manager for Audi of America, talks about where the Audi program is and where it’s going, along with an insider look at the future of these types of certification programs.
By Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday it is upgrading an investigation into 1.7 million General Motors Co (GM.N) vehicles for windshield wiper failures. The auto safety agency opened the probe in…
By CNET.com This world is a weird one, and bundled into the weirdness is the fact BMW builds the Toyota Supra. That much you surely have known, but with production responsibility comes the need to execute recalls when needed. For the third time,…
A new year means a slew of new and innovative automotive technology coming to market.
By The Car Care Council In the era of online shopping when countless holiday gifts are available at the click of a button, putting in a little extra time and legwork can mean a lot. The Car Care Council offers…
By Cars.com Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,800 model-year 2019 Toyota Prius hybrid hatchbacks The Problem: An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge to become inoperative. This may not meet certain safety…
SALT LAKE CITY—A red-and-white metro bus heads north along Redwood Road, a main artery and busy stretch of suburban strip malls, fast-food restaurants, and auto dealerships. Out of the right window on this sunny day, the towering Wasatch Mountains loom…
