The Automotive Service Association submitted a letter to members of Congress regarding bi-partisan and bi-cameral self driving/autonomous vehicle legislation. (CLICK HERE to read the ASA AV Committee Letter in its entirety.) The letter was sent to: U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker…
By Stephen Armstrong Ask an automotive collision repair shop owner about how to increase their productivity and chances are you will hear about the need to reduce pre-paint wait times. After using body filler on a repair, a technician might…
At $2.59, the national gas price average is poised to be potentially the cheapest Labor Day weekend average in three years. Today’s average is already nearly a quarter cheaper than during last year’s holiday ($2.83) and four cents cheaper than 2017’s Labor Day ($2.63).
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers seeking Labor Day deals on new cars will likely need to do some extra research before heading to the dealership this holiday weekend. According to the car shopping experts at Edmunds,…
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extreme weather conditions were the primary factors driving a 3 percent sales gain in the automotive aftermarket during the first half of the year, according to data from The NPD Group's Retail…
From The Telegraph Self-driving cars will only last four years because they will be used so much, a Ford executive has predicted. John Rich, operations chief of Ford Autonomous Vehicles, dismissed concerns that demand for cars would wane in the future. “The thing that…
"Foreign nameplate cars and light trucks averaged 44% of new vehicle sales in the U.S. between 2001 and 2010. Over the next eight years (2011 to 2018), foreign nameplates surged to 55% of the new vehicle market. "This changing nameplate…
Article courtesy of NuWire Investor By Bruce Hakutizwi You’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into the growing auto industry over the years and for some reason, you’re now struggling. While there are myriad potential reasons why you’re not seeing…
Younger consumers are paying more for vehicle repairs than their older counterparts, according to a survey orchestrated by Ally Financial, which also reinforced the value of vehicle service contracts.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday morning filed to study replacing traditional outside rearview mirrors with camera-based systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week the Automotive Service Association (ASA) signed on to the U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition’s letter regarding comments on bi-partisan and bi-cameral autonomous vehicle legislation to members of Congress.
Ford Motor Co. says it will send notification of a new extended warranty on clutch repairs and cost reimbursement after Labor Day to more than a half million owners of the Fiesta and Focus, about three weeks after making a public announcement.
The average age of vehicles on the road is rising, and as cars get older, they need more service and repair.
From Business Wire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Sixty years ago, driving changed forever. The year was 1959. The first Barbie Doll was introduced, The Twilight Zone premiered on television, the first American astronauts were publicly announced by NASA as…
Schedule of events for the 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum on Sept. 12 in Troy, Michigan.
From RaymondJames.com In partnership with Supplement Advisory, consulting firm Raymond James recently completed its 2Q19 survey of the North American collision repair sector, a process designed to gauge the impact of key trends/issues shaping the industry. Key takeaways from our…
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Autotrader recognizes that most things in life are not one size fits all – including searching for the ideal vehicle or finding the newest four-legged furry addition to your family. For the sixth year…
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Overall auto seat quality continues to improve, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study,SM released today, which means as auto consumers' demands increase, manufacturers are listening and…
