The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, (R-Ga.), is currently developing an automotive data access bill that will create a stakeholder committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation, allowing policymakers to hear from all sides of the automated vehicle discussion and ensure the independent repairer has a seat at the […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Techforce Foundation and S/P2 on Career Fairs
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it will be partnering with the TechForce Foundation and S/P2 on high school and college transportation career fair events taking place in 2018. Through these partnerships, the events will bring together collision, auto service, heavy duty, and diesel students but will also help ensure attending students have resumes ready […]
Interview: Bob Redding, Automotive Service Association
ASA’s Washington Representative details Federal legislation and issues of importance to the collision repair and automotive service industries. Legislative and regulatory issues are numerous for the collision repair industry. From legislation that seeks to define the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles, to regulations covering the insurance industry and its dealings with customers and repairers, […]
Small Business Optimism Index Down Slightly in December
While down, the NFIB average monthly optimism sets all-time record high in 2017. Increasing concerns over shortage of qualified workers. Small business confidence increased after the 2016 election and remained in the stratosphere for all of 2017, making last year an all-time record setter for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small […]
Florida Insurers Identify Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Auto Safety as Top Legislative Priorities
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Legislature to address assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse and distracted driving as top priorities for the 2018 Florida Legislative Session. PCI believes AOB reform should be a central part of any discussion of hurricane preparedness and response this session, as Florida was battered […]
ClaimRide Partners with Turo for Insurance Vehicle Replacement
ClaimRide, the facilitator of transportation network services for the insurance industry, announced a partnership with the carsharing marketplace, Turo. Under the alliance, ClaimRide will now offer Turo as a replacement vehicle solution on their mobile platform. ClaimRide provides a solution to provide access to transportation services such as Turo and Uber as an enhancement to […]
Indiana Collision Repair Anti-Steering Bill Scheduled for Hearing January 11
Indiana Senate Bill 164 (SB 164) that seeks to place anti-steering restriction on both collision repair facilities and insurers is on the agenda for the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee meeting this Thursday, January 11. As our January 3 article explained, the legislation seeks to define and prohibit several practices by both collision repair facilities […]
Jeff Labanovich Named Associate Vice President, Operations at CARSTAR Canada
CARSTAR North America announced that longtime CARSTAR franchise partner Jeff Labanovich has joined the corporate team as Associate Vice-President of Operations, for CARSTAR Canada. Labanovich spent years as a successful CARSTAR multi-store operator in Oshawa, Ontario, having joined the network in 2005. He served as co-Chair of the CARSTAR Canada Advisory Council, and earned the […]
Advanced-High Strength Steel Vehicles Introductions in 2017 Increased
More than 60 steel-intensive vehicles have debuted at major automotive shows across the country in 2017 according to the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). These vehicles represent every major vehicle segment and size, including the high-demand SUV and CUV market. “With so many new steel-intensive vehicle debuts across key vehicle segments, it truly reinforces how […]
California Bill Would Require All New Vehicles to Be Zero Emission by 2040
A bill introduced in California by Assembly member Phil Ting, AB 1745, the Clean Cars 2040 Act, would require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state after January 1, 2040 to be zero emissions. “California has long led the nation in promoting environmental protection and public health through visionary policies and technological innovations,” said […]
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