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…
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…
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington D.C. representative, addressed "Most Favored Nation Clauses" (MFN) in collision repair agreements at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC).
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…
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…
"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.…
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…
