Facebook Live: Social media advice given to auto repair shops
Auto Repair Industry social media "Superstars" Frank Leutz and Jeff Buckley stopped by ASA's National Headquarters on Monday for a Facebook Live.
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Report: 6,000 Mexican auto workers laid off, result of ongoing UAW strike against GM
By Noi Mahoney/FreightWaves.com The United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors (GM) has forced GM…
NY Post: UAW mulls 'no-confidence vote' in GM's CEO
United Auto Workers is looking to get a leg up in its negotiations with General Motors — by going directly after the company’s charismatic boss.
ASA member among Women in Auto Care's 2019 'Women of the Year' winners
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
AMi announces 2019-2020 Board of Trustee changes
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, Oct. 2, 2019 - The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the AMi Board of Trustees: Michael Brewster, AAM, Gil's Garage, Inc., Burnt Hills, N.Y.; Jim Silverman,…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Low 'scrappage' impacts Aftermarket
"New car and light truck annual sales reached record heights between 2015 and 2018. Typically, this would generate a sharp rise in vehicle scrappage (vehicles removed from operation) across the U.S. However, despite robust annual sales of new vehicles, light…
Management Advice: Know your limitations
Let’s face it, there have been times when your ego has made you take on a job that went way over on time, possibly required the purchase of special equipment, caused stress for the shop, and ultimately damaged the relationship with your customer.
Car Care Council: See how #CarCare saves you money
https://youtu.be/zLETdH1foDI By The Car Care Council A new video from the Car Care Council, entitled “Auto Care Goes a Long Way,” shows how vehicle owners can save money with some simple preventative maintenance. “A little auto care can go a…
Car Care Council: Take action to reduce effects of 'severe driving'
By The Car Car Council Are you a severe driver? Normal driving is defined as steady driving in non-extreme weather or environments, so for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception. According to…
Survey: Consumers believe self-driving cars will outperform humans within decade
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven out of 10 consumers believe autonomous cars drive better than humans or will surpass human abilities by 2029, according to a worldwide consumer survey commissioned by ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS). The complete ANSYS Global…
Edmunds: Interesting Car-Buying Stats (October 2019)
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the car shopping experts…
Edmunds: Auto loan interest rates dip to lowest level of 2019 in September
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the…
Dodge announces pricing for 2020 Dodge Charger lineup
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge/SRT continues to run full throttle, announcing pricing for the 2020 Charger lineup with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,895 (excluding destination). New for 2020, the Charger SRT…
Kelley Blue Book launches all-new Auto Repair Guide
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book announces its new Auto Repair Guide experience, addressing both consumer and automotive industry needs for a principal source of trustworthy recommendations related to servicing and maintaining a vehicle. The all-new…
Acura encourages 'Less Talk, More Drive' in new brand campaign
https://youtu.be/rsCROs_3l7I "Less Talk, More Drive" is a high-speed, exhilarating thrill ride touting Acura's "Beat That" competitive spirit Campaign tracks Acura's performance roots from the legendary NSX and Integra Type R to motorsports championships and the emergence of the Type S…
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee discusses anti-competitiveness of ‘Most Favored Nation’ Clauses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sept. 26, 2019 – The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights held a hearing on “Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws.” U.S. Sen.…
Protecting consumers: Data collection topic of California efforts
(This article first appeared on TakingTheHill.com) The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Assembly Bill (AB) 375, was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018. AB 375 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020 and allows consumers the right to…
Finding parts for repairs: GM-UAW strike making it hard for dealers, body repair shops
By Jamie L. LaReau/Detroit Free Press Consumers may soon feel the effects of the UAW's strike against General Motors. Car dealers say it's become increasingly difficult because of the strike to get GM-certified parts for cars in need of repairs or body…
