ASA Podcast (Episode 9): The Future of Mobility
Neal Watterson, global head of guest products and general manager of Uber for Business, was a featured speaker at the ASA MSO Symposium in Las Vegas.
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Edmunds: Auto loan interest rates drop to lowest level of 2019 in November
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new vehicle loan dropped to its lowest level of 2019 — and lowest level seen since February 2018 — in November, according to the car shopping…
Report: Used vehicles continue to be the preferred option for car shoppers
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Used vehicles are commanding a larger share of the U.S. automotive finance market, according to Experian's Q3 2019 State of the Automotive Finance Market report. Used financing increased 2.4 percent year-over-year, reaching 55.15…
CNBC: Tesla promises Roadster owners dedicated service advisors, technicians & repair centers
By CNBC Tesla’s President of Automotive Jerome Guillen recently sent an e-mail to owners of the company’s first car, the Roadster, admitting “we need to improve service.” Tesla is now telling Roadster owners they will get their own dedicated service…
Survey: U.S. consumers lag 'far behind' in embracing electric/hybrid vehicles
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are much less likely than consumers in other major industrialized countries to purchase an electric vehicle or hybrid, largely because of concerns over access to charging stations away from home, according to…
Buy or Lease? An in-depth look at the costs of buying & leasing a car
Are you ready for a new set of wheels? A vehicle is a large expense for most families.
ASE introduces updated Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) Test
LEESBURG, VA, Dec. 5, 2019 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will launch an updated version of the Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) test on Jan. 6, 2020. This release will feature the new Composite Vehicle…
New Survey: Workforce challenges faced by small businesses
By TradePub.com When we asked business owners about the most pressing current workforce challenge in their business, 58 percent of small business owners reported the inability to find employees with the right skills to fill key positions. With low unemployment,…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Young Americans shun driving
"An estimated one-third of 19-year-old Americans currently do not have a driver’s license, more than double the share without a license in 1985. An even larger percentage of these teens (including those with licenses) seldom drive. "The unprecedented share of…
Digital Trends: Fiat 500 hatchbacks recalled for issue that 'could cause a rollaway'
At just over 70,000 vehicles, the recently announced recall of Fiat 500 cars is small by recent standards, but nevertheless, if you’re one of the owners, it’s a recall you’ll want to know about. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said it…
Do people actually buy giant car bows like the ones in TV commercials?
WARMINSTER, Pa., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holiday Season is here, and once again, car manufacturers are rolling out television commercials featuring quintessential holiday scenes with snowflakes falling, the sounds of jingle bells, and vehicles adorned with giant bows.…
ASA Podcast (Episode 8): ADAS @ AAPEX
Arizona shop owner Frank Leutz is one busy guy. Aside from helming Desert Car Care, he hosts the Wrench Nation radio show, serves on the ASA Mechanical Operations Committee and is a regular expert on his local TV station. Frank…
Organizations unite to adopt common naming for Advanced Driver Assistance Technology
By AAA As leaders in consumer advocacy, traffic safety and industry advice, four organizations – AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council – have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an…
Be Safe: 49 million Americans hitting the road for Thanksgiving holiday
By AAA For the 49 million Americans hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, they will find gas prices mostly similar, if not cheaper, than last year’s holiday. Today’s national average is $2.59. That is just a few cents over…
Electric Vehicle Market: Rising demand for hybrid or battery-powered vehicles to boost growth
PUNE, India, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Electric Vehicle Market is expected to gain momentum from a rise in the demand for battery-powered or hybrid vehicles. This information is published in a report by Fortune Business Insights, titled,…
New Report: Average retail injury results in 24 days out of work
NEW YORK – Injuries to retail workers cause employees to miss an average of 24 days from work, according to claims data analyzed by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a leader in insurance solutions for small commercial business and specialty risk.…
CNBC: Tesla, Uber draw scrutiny at Senate hearing on self-driving cars
Truly self-driving cars are still “several years off” NHTSA acting chief James Owens said at a Senate hearing on the new technology Wednesday. Senator Ed Markey called for NHTSA to take Tesla Autopilot off the road until the company can…
Safety concerns with self-driving vehicles addressed during U.S. Senate committee hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 21, 2019 – Pointing to a fatal Uber crash last year, a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday focused on how to best address safety challenges involving autonomous vehicles (AVs). A self-driving Uber car in Tempe, Ariz.,…
