U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Car Safety Legislation
The U.S. House of Representative Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Commerce held a hearing to discuss legislation aimed at improving motor vehicle safety.
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ASA forum on new vehicle technologies structured for independent repair shops
Cutting edge Arizona shop owner Frank Leutz knows the importance of attending meetings like ASA’s upcoming Technology & Telematics Forum. The event is scheduled for Sept. 12 in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan.
Study: Consumer confidence shaky about future of self-driving & battery-electric vehicles
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers lack confidence in the future of self-driving vehicles and their outlook isn't much better about the influx of battery-electric vehicles that manufacturers are spending billions of dollars to bring to market in the next several…
Report: U.S. car sharing market to grow 'exponentially'
SELBYVILLE, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The valuation of car sharing market by 2024 is expected to go past the $12 billion mark driven by stringent government regulations and norms associated with the emissions of greenhouse gases. P2P carsharing market is expected to witness high…
ASA urges approval of New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 29, 2019 – ASA is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact Gov. Chris Sununu in support of allowing important OEM Repair Procedure legislation to become law. New Hampshire legislators…
Forecast: U.S. auto sales pace expected to fall from June level
Annual sales pace expected to fall to 16.6 million in July, down from June's 17.3 million level. July sales volume is expected to rise just slightly from July 2018, up 0.5%. The market's return to volatility is expected after relative…
ASA: 'Most Favored Nation Clauses' harm collision repairers, consumers
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington D.C. representative, addressed "Most Favored Nation Clauses" (MFN) in collision repair agreements at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC).
ASE instructors conference opens with record attendance
FRISCO, Texas – July 24, 2019 – The largest training conference in the country, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference, is off to a great start at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. Over…
TakingTheHill.com: U.S. House panel holds hearing on 'Spectrum Policy'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huqx9rUNScw&feature=youtu.be From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing entitled, “Our Wireless Future: Building A Comprehensive Approach to Spectrum Policy.” (To view the hearing in its entirety, CLICK HERE.) Subcommittee…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Domestic vehicle aftermarket heats up
"Competition is growing more intense in the domestic nameplate aftermarket despite its shrinking product volume and share. "Foreign nameplates will generate all light vehicle aftermarket product growth over the next five years, as domestic nameplate product share continues to decline.…
Consumer Reports: 91,319 Nissan Titan pickup trucks recalled
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…
New Study: Best cities for auto technicians & mechanics
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…
WATCH: Ford shows off prototype all-electric F-150 by towing more than 1 million pounds
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…
MarketWatch: Volvo recalls 500,000 cars because of a faulty engine component
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…
More from AAA: Price increases at the pump slowing across the country
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…
AAA: Vehicle escape tools are a lifesaver – in the 'right situation'
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…
Road Trip: GEICO says 'make It memorable & make it safe'
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…
2019 Jeep® Wrangler named Kelley Blue Book's Most Awarded Car of 2019
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.
