U.S. House of Representatives passes National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives voted, prior to leaving Washington for the Thanksgiving Break, to pass H.R. 8294, The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020.
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GM to recall 7 million vehicles to replace Takata air bags
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
AAA: Gas prices push cheaper head of Thanksgiving Holiday
At $2.10, this Thanksgiving’s national gas price average is shaping up to be the lowest since 2015. The holiday weekend average that year was a nickel cheaper at $2.05.
Car Care Council: Don’t let your Thanksgiving road trip be a turkey
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well.
General Motors announces increased investment in electric vehicles
General Motors (GM) announced plans this week to invest $27 billion on electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025, $7 billion more than the amount they promised before the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASA Affiliates unite for 2021 ASA X50 Automotive Conference & Expo
The Automotive Service Association, a national training leader for the automotive service and collision repair industries with its network of ASA Affiliates across the United States, will host its first multi-day virtual conference and expo on April 30 - May 1, 2021.
White House releases COVID-19 update, clarifies PPP loan forgiveness procedures
Yesterday, the White House released an update on the administration’s efforts related to COVID-19, including an update on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan forgiveness.
FCC votes to break up transportation safety airwaves
By Madi Hawkins / ASA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally voted on Wednesday to break up a band of airwaves previously used for transportation safety. The Department of Transportation opposed this change, arguing that reallocating these…
Aftermarket counterfeit parts escalate as online sales increase
Counterfeit auto parts may have been historically limited to “cosmetic” items such as hood ornaments and decals. However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seizure statistics reveal that counterfeit safety components like brake pads, air bags, wheels, and suspension parts are becoming increasingly common.
New lobby group sets goal of all electric vehicle sales by 2030
This week, the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) announced their organizational goal of 100 percent electric vehicle sales by the end of the decade.
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