Owners have a negative outlook expecting better business conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 points in January to 90.3, remaining below the 49-year average of 98. Down six points from last month, 26% of owners reported inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business. […]
TechForce Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
The TechForce Foundation announced new officers to its Board of Directors for 2023 including Jon Vesely Vice Chair; Paul Halsch, Treasurer; David Ellis, Secretary; and Jennifer Maher as Ex-Officio Member. Angie Babin is returning as Chair/President. “Our new officers and board members bring a tremendous passion for our charitable mission along with a wide range […]
Right to Repair Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Federal legislation would provide consumers with the right to repair their vehicle while protecting a free and fair repair market. Automotive aftermarket associations including, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applauded the reintroduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair […]
ASA Asks Shops to Encourage U.S. House Representatives to Join the Vehicle Data Access Caucus
With the new Congress starting its business in Washington, D.C., the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking shops to send a letter online to their U.S. House of Representatives members encouraging them to join the Vehicle Data Access Caucus that was formed last year. The U.S. House of Representatives Vehicle Data Caucus is a bipartisan […]
AASP/NJ to Award a Total of $5,000 in NORTHEAST Dollars at March 17-19 Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) flagship Northeast Trade Show will offer an opportunity to win NORTHEAST DOLLARS to be applied toward any purchase at the show! AASP/NJ plans to once again award $5,000 in total – $500 each to 10 lucky attendees – at NORTHEAST 2023. All attendees who pre-register […]
Hyundai Announces EV Subscription Program that Includes Insurance
Hyundai Motor America in partnership with Hyundai Capital America announced its new Evolve+ electric vehicle subscription service at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. This new service provides flexibility and affordability to the consumer who wants to drive Hyundai’s newest electric vehicles without committing to a purchase or longer-term lease. Evolve+ is a month-to-month subscription service […]
Caliber President and CEO Mark Sanders Retiring after 36 years in Collision Repair Industry
David Simmons named incoming Caliber President and CEO. Caliber announced today that after 26 years with the organization, President and CEO Mark Sanders will retire and move into a special advisory role for the next 18 months, effective March 6. Sanders grew up in the collision repair industry working alongside his father, also an industry […]
North Carolina Rate Bureau Requests 28.4% Auto Insurance Rate Increase
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting an increase for auto policies. In the filing, the bureau has requested an overall average statewide increase in private passenger auto insurance rates of 28.4 percent, which would become effective on October […]
Over 56,000 Hydrogen Passenger Vehicles Sold So Far Globally
Korea leads in deployments, followed by California and Japan. Over 56 thousand hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles were sold worldwide by the end of 2022, says Information Trends in a study. At the same time, several automakers, both start-ups and established players are vying to enter the fuel cell auto market. The study, Global Market […]
CIECA CONNEX Conference September 12-13
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2023, will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bloomington, Ill. September 12-13. The event will include: Insightful and high-profile business and technical speakers Networking opportunities with all industry segments A National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides vehicle gifting A […]
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