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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.,…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Domestic nameplates dominate 'Do-It-Yourself' product volume
"Domestic nameplate vehicles hold a dominant share of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) product volume, despite their declining product strength across the overall aftermarket. Domestic nameplates account for a 50% larger product share of the DIY sector than they represent of the light…
Trend: 'Millennials' rapidly buying businesses, allowing 'Baby Boomers' to retire
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As more than 12 million baby boomer business owners near retirement age it can be daunting leaving behind a business that you've nurtured for decades. Thankfully more Millennials are stepping up, leaving the employee world, becoming…
Deadline nears for consumers, businesses to share in $1.2 billion in auto parts settlements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers and businesses should be aware that the Dec. 31, 2019 claim deadline is approaching in over $1.2 billion in auto parts settlements. The following is being released by the Notice Provider, Kinsella Media, LLC, about the coordinated…
ASA Podcast (Episode 7): The Next Generation
Everyone talks about the technician shortage. It’s time we talked to the technicians. Specifically, the next generation of technicians training now in Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs across the nation. In this episode, the ASA Podcast talks to 10…
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information…
