The Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced the formation of a new association leveraging the expansive history of both organizations while creating a single, unified industry voice. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents manufacturers and value chain partners who together produce nearly 99 percent of all light-duty vehicles sold in the […]
U.S. Roadway Fatalities Decline for Second Straight Year
Newer, safer vehicles helped reduce fatalities as driving reached record levels. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released highway crash fatality data for 2018, showing a 2.4 percent decline in overall fatalities, the second consecutive year of reduced crash fatalities. Under this Administration and Secretary Chao’s leadership, the USDOT has focused […]
New Hampshire Legislators Fail to Override OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill Veto
Effort to override veto falls short of 2/3 majority required in House of Representatives. Proponents of a bill to require collision repair shops to follow, and insurers to pay for, OEM collision repair procedures failed yesterday to secure the required 2/3 majority necessary to override Governor Chris Sununu’s August veto. Members of the New Hampshire […]
ASA, Alliance Host 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted the 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich. The forum consisted of several segmented discussions focused on new vehicle technologies, data access and cybersecurity solutions. Attendees heard from experts representing entities from across the automotive industry. Panel discussions went […]
ASA Technology & Telematics Forum September 12 Features Automakers, Insurers, and Automotive Aftermarket
As motor vehicle technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial that automotive repair shops have the latest in vehicle technology trends, data access policy and interact with top industry policy makers. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in conjunction with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is providing shops a learning opportunity focusing on the latest trends […]
Automakers and Colorado Officials Announce Agreement on Electric Vehicles
Colorado consumers can expect to see more electrified vehicles on the roads sooner as the result of a collaborative effort between automakers and state officials over the past year. The auto industry and the Polis administration are pleased to announce that both parties are filing a joint alternative regulatory proposal to implement the California Zero […]
Early Bird Registration Closes July 19 for ASA and Auto Alliance Technology & Telematics Forum
Early bird registration for the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted 6th Annual Technology and Telematics Forum is scheduled to close this Friday, July 12. The event takes place Sept. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn on 200 Wiltshire Drive in Troy, Mich. The half-day “What’s Now, What’s New & What’s […]
Automotive OEM and Aftermarket Associations Relieved Over Suspension of Mexico Tariff Threat
Auto industry and insurers already concerned about impact of tariffs on parts prices were concerned Mexico tariffs would have had enormous impact on costs and ultimately premiums. Several automotive industry association expressed relief that the U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement last week to remove the threat of U.S. tariffs on products from Mexico. The […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Associations Call for Collision Repair Industry to Follow OEM Repair Procedures
Associations representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today calling for all collision repairs to be conducted in accordance with the repair procedures issued by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The statement, released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association […]
ASA and Auto Alliance Partner to Promote OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Associations believe new laws necessary to protect consumers and assure collision repair facilities are fairly compensated. Seeks to keep effort separate from aftermarket parts legislation. In a press briefing yesterday, the Automotive Service Association and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers outlined their plans to promote laws that would require OEM procedures be used in collision repairs […]