New federal rule to make 1.3 million Americans eligible for overtime pay
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a "final rule" to make 1.3 million Americans eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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NHTSA: Comments sought on sound minimum requirements for hybrid & electric vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking the public to comment on a proposal to allow manufacturers of hybrid and electric vehicles to install a number of driver-selectable pedestrian alert sounds in each HEV they manufacture.
CNET: Drones could help during your next car breakdown
"Drones will be sent to the stranded vehicles first, and the drone will be used for capturing photos and videos of the stranded vehicles," a company senior executive said Friday in a press release.
Recall Alert: 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax
Approximately 93,700 model-year 2015-18 Chevrolet Trax SUVs have been recalled.
Blog (Maryann Croce): Is your business a resource or a hero?
I had a conversation with a client recently and they realized that they had positioned their company has a hero.
Exciting news! New section of 'Members Only Portal' on ASA's website unveiled
Exciting news! A brand new section has been added to the "Members Only Portal" of the ASA website.
Newspaper: Utah legislative committee revs up new plan for vehicle safety inspections
Utah did away with mandatory vehicle safety inspections in 2017, but car equipment checkups could be making a partial comeback after a legislative panel voted Wednesday to begin drafting legislation for the 2020 session.
'Early Bird' registration ends today for MSO Symposium’s 8th annual event!
Early bird registration - with discounted pricing - for the 2019 MSO Symposium, taking place on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay, ends today (Friday, Sept. 20).
U.S. EPA seeks to revoke California’s authority on setting emissions standards
On Thursday, Elaine Chao, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced their effort to revoke California’s authority on enforcing stricter fuel economy standards.
Would you consider an 'extended vehicle service contract?' Survey says...
CONWAY, Ark., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RoadStar Services, providing a new take on extended vehicle service contracts for car owners, today announced the results of a survey revealing the sentiment of over 1,000 car owners on extended vehicle service…
OEM repair procedures legislation: Attempt to override veto narrowly fails in New Hampshire
New Hampshire lawmakers, during a special veto session Wednesday, declined to override Gov. Chris Sununu's veto of ASA-backed OEM (original equipment manufacturer) repair procedures legislation. Proponents failed to garner the necessary two-thirds vote needed in the state's House of Representatives…
AAA: Costs to own new car up 24% - Yes, 24%! - in 2019
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 12, 2019) – It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average…
Blog (Bruce Howes): A Tale Of Two Customers
Noontime, I'm manning my desk, the SAs are at lunch, and Julie, aka "Our Awesome CRM Julie" brings an elderly woman into my office.
Louisiana judge awards $7.2M tire defect verdict against Goodyear
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP, has again obtained a significant verdict against a multinational tire company, this one against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. A Louisiana district…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Detroit has lost U.S. market 'forever'
"Just 25 years ago, the Detroit Three (then heralded as the Big Three) dominated the new vehicle market in the U.S., with a 75% sales share. All that has changed. The Detroit Three accounted for only 45% of 2018 new…
Rite of passage: Seven cars for seven brothers
"Dear Acquisitions Editor, I helped my eleven bright kids with college expenses by writing historical romances for Doubleday's library editions as well as for Twin Circle of Los Angeles, the largest Catholic weekly in the country, a family humor column,…
Darrell Amberson to serve as MSO Symposium's 2019 Event Moderator
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Sept. 17, 2019 - Darrell Amberson of LaMettry’s Collision Center will be moderating the 2019 MSO Symposium, being held from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at the…
NHTSA Proposal: Drivers may choose electric car 'alert' sounds, CNET reports
By Sean Szymkowski / CNET After lengthy delays, in 2018 the US finalized regulations for electric cars and other quiet vehicles to emit a sound at speeds under 18.6 mph. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's updated proposal, however, may…
