Releasing This Week! ASA's Division Newsletters as Podcasts!
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts!
Automotive Service Association
TakingTheHill.com: House subcommittee holds hearing on autonomous vehicles
Committee Staff Releases DRAFT AV Bill Last week, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled, “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies.” In opening statements, committee members expressed similar sentiments regarding their…
Recall search tool flags millions of open safety recalls, including Takata airbags
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 257 million vehicles have now been processed through a search tool aimed at creating greater consumer awareness of auto recalls. The Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS) has identified over 8 million…
ASA Podcast (Episode 23): ASA Annual Business Meeting - CARS, TTF & much more!
Ray Fisher, ASA president & executive director, is excited about the plans for the 2020 Annual Business Meeting & Conference. Given the content, he has every right to be! This is one industry event you don’t want to miss! It…
Kelley Blue Book: Top 10 car care tips
From Kelley Blue Book We have all heard these stories, cars and trucks lasting 200,000, 300,000, even 500,000 miles. What’s the secret? Three words: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. “Nobody reads the owner’s manual. Pretty much to make it run that far…
Car Care Council: Avoid car trouble with a belt check
You may not see them, or know much about them, but engine belts are always working to keep your vehicle moving. Losing a belt can mean immediate trouble for the engine and a breakdown for you.
Report: Fatal crashes involving drivers who test positive for marijuana increase after state legalizes drug
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2020) – A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The share of drivers…
Reuters: Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue in North America
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash. The…
Study: Many American car buyers aren't ready to pay the price for eMobility
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Automotive Study 2020* conducted by Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global strategy and marketing consulting firm, revealed that buyers are interested in electro mobility (or eMobility), but aren’t willing to pay up for it. “While there is…
ABC News: Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
From ABC News DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers the Ford Flex, Taurus police car, Taurus SHO and…
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