Consumer Sentiment in September remains near August’s historic low. Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in September, just 0.4 index points above August, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Consumer sentiment is viewed as a leading indicator of economic activity and sharp declines have often preceded or happened during the early point of […]
September New Vehicle Sales Volumes Projected to Hold Steady at Low Level
Cox Automotive lowers full-year new-vehicle sales forecast. September U.S. auto sales, when confirmed next week, are expected to show a new-vehicle market mostly unchanged from previous months and still stuck in low gear. According to the Cox Automotive forecast, September U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to finish near 1.10 million units, with a sales pace, […]
New York State to Mandate All New Vehicles be Zero Emission in 2035
Governor signs directive to advance zero-emission vehicles requirements for all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in state. New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday commemorated National Drive Electric Week by directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs […]
ASA Asks Shops to Contact U.S. House Representatives Encouraging Them to Join the Vehicle Data Access Caucus
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking shops to send a letter online to their legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives encouraging them to join the newly established Vehicle Data Caucus. The U.S. House of Representatives Vehicle Data Caucus is a bipartisan group formed by U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) to address the […]
Driven Brands’ Dean Fisher Named MSO Symposium Master of Ceremonies
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its board of directors announced Dean Fisher of Driven Brands will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2022 MSO Symposium, being held Monday, October 31 at The Venetian in Las Vegas from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dean Fisher brings well-rounded insight to this year’s event with […]
Automatic Emergency Braking Absent When You Need It Most
Testing reveals AEB is better at spotting stationary vehicles, but speed poses challenges. AAA released the results of its testing of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems that are touted as lifesaving, crash-preventing tech, that is included as standard equipment in most new cars sold in the United States. Over the years, AEB has successfully stemmed […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Charleston, South Carolina
Crash Champions, LLC announced it has acquired Louie & Son’s Body Shop, a single collision repair center located at 429 Fleming Rd., in Charleston, S.C. “We are excited to once again expand the Crash Champions team across South Carolina,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “With its state-of-the-art facility and dedication to […]
1Collision Network Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California
1Collision announced the addition of Streamline Collision, located in the city of South Gate in Los Angeles County, Calif., to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Established in 2012, Streamline operates out of a 48,000-square-foot facility focused on repairing vehicles, commercial trucks and RVs. Outside, there is space to park 60 vehicles. “We are […]
AkzoNobel Says Raw Material Supplies Normalizing in Q3 Financial Update
On Tuesday, AkzoNobel provided a third quarter update as high macro-economic uncertainty, especially in Europe and China, led to near historical low consumer confidence. The company said that in anticipation, customers and channel partners in the paints and coatings industry are proactively destocking in these regions. According to the company, adjusted operating income is now […]
North American Council of Automotive Teachers Announces Partnerships to Assist Instructors with Student Assessment
The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) announces a new partnership with Automotive Student Testing and ASE Test Prep to provide an exclusive member benefit for its expanding membership throughout the United States and Canada. Automotive Student Testing was developed together with automotive instructors as an online tool to help instructors assess what their […]
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