"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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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.,…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As reported by Forbes.com... According to YourMechanic.com, here are the 15 most-expensive vehicles to maintain and repair over a 10-year period: Porsche 911 sports coupe/convertible: $19,600. BMW 640i Gran Coupe midsize sports sedan: $15,700. BMW M4 high-performance luxury sports coupe/convertible: $14,900. Lincoln MKS large…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks (R-Indiana), Tim Walberg (R-Michigan), and Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), the Congressional 5G Caucus held a briefing on “Cellular Vehicle to Everything: Leveraging 5G to Make Americas Roads Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient.”…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on “Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology.” The hearing will have witnesses from the National Transportation Safety Board…
