By Consumer Reports Nissan is recalling 91,319 of its 2017-2019 Titan pickup trucks because an electrical short could cause the engine to stall, causing a crash risk. Only gasoline-engine trucks are involved. The problem stems from potential damage to the alternator wiring…
By Patrick Chen / AdvisorSmith Fairbanks, Alaska; Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Memphis, Tennessee recently ranked as the top three most attractive cities for auto technicians and mechanics, according to a new 388-city study by AdvisorSmith. We analyzed 388 cities based…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXFHgoon7lg DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- "As America’s truck leader, we prefer to let our actions speak louder than words." Watch as Linda Zhang, chief engineer of the Ford F-150, shows the capability of a prototype all-electric F-150 by towing 10 double-decker…
From MarketWatch HELSINKI (AP) — Volvo Cars is recalling about half a million cars worldwide because of a faulty engine component that may in extreme cases cause a vehicle to catch a fire. The Swedish carmaker said Monday the affected…
By AAA On the week, all but eight states saw gas price averages push cheaper or remain stable. At $2.76, the national gas price average is three cents less expensive than last Monday. This is the first time in four…
ORLANDO, Fla. – New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Motorists may…
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of Americans will be putting millions of miles on their vehicles this summer as they head out for the annual adventure: the great American road trip. A lot of fond memories will be made as travelers visit national…
The 2019 Jeep® Wrangler has been named Kelley Blue Book's Most Awarded Car of 2019, beating out more than 350 automotive models available in the marketplace today to win the title.
“We overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles,” Ford’s chief executive, Jim Hackett, said at the Detroit Economic Club in April.
By State Farm Americans who drive vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), both advanced driver assist features, admit to using their smart phones while driving at significantly higher rates than those without the latest…
Bob Redding, ASA's D.C. lobbyist, is urging collision repairers to send a letter to legislators opposing the current legislation to do away with the Federal Insurance Office.
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop entitled “Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions.” The purpose of the workshop was to focus “on how manufacturers may limit repairs by consumers…
Roy Schnepper - from Butler's Collision, Roseville, Michigan and outgoing ASA chairman - and I caught up at the annual ASA Member meeting in Dallas.
Light vehicles in operation (VIO) can be divided into four major groups: foreign and domestic nameplate cars, and foreign and domestic nameplate light trucks.
By Mike Colias / MarketWatch Volkswagen AG has agreed to invest around $2.6 billion in Ford Motor Co.'s autonomous-vehicle partner, Argo AI, in a deal that values the startup at $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Ford…
There is more to building, operating and growing an automotive business than most new business owners realize.
RESTON, Va., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As modern-day communication evolves, emojis continue to grow in popularity, with 230 new characters being added to major platforms in 2019. As such, it's important that they be representative of today's world, which increasingly includes electric…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2019 – Bills to abolish the Federal Insurance Office have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. ASA opposes any efforts to abolish or limit the FIO’s jurisdiction. Despite numerous…
