Effort to get online signatures collected thrown out was withdrawn by group representing vehicle manufacturers. The Massachusetts Right to Repair Committee turned in 24,000 signatures on Wednesday, July 1 to the Secretary of State regarding a ballot question that would mandate vehicle manufacturers provide car owners with control of repair data generated by their vehicles […]
Auto Care Association Extends Deadline to July 31 for Education Awards Submissions
The Auto Care Association announced it is extending the submission deadline for the 2020 awards recognizing excellence in education. These awards include the Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award and the Auto Care Career & Education (ACE) Award. The new deadline for award submissions is July 31. Each year these awards are given to individuals […]
America’s Recovery Fund Coalition Reiterates Call for Congress to Assist Business
Today, America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) launched a national Going Out of Business advocacy campaign highlighting the bleak economic landscape created by COVID-19, emphasizing the need for Congress to immediately create a Recovery Fund. “It is time to accept our shared economic reality: America’s recovery will be long, slow, and, without further fiscal support from […]
Total U.S. Aftermarket Forecast to Decline 8.8% But Expected to Rebound in 2021
Total U.S. automotive aftermarket sales are forecast to decrease 8.8 percent in 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, according to the “2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The 2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model also […]
Auto Care Association Signs Letter Urging President Trump to Delay All Import Duties
The Auto Care Association joined hundreds of businesses and associations in the Americans for Free Trade coalition, signing on to a letter urging President Trump to delay the collection of all duties and fees on imports for March through June 2020. While thanking the president for his leadership on delaying payment of certain taxes to […]
Women in Auto Care Accepting 2020 Women of the Year Award Nominations
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association announced it is accepting nominations for the 2020 Women of the Year Awards. Women of the Year Awards categories include: Auto Care Woman of the Year – This lifetime achievement award is presented annually to a woman who is a leader, mentor and role […]
Automotive Repair and Business Groups Call on States for Consistency on Essential Business Designations
Business groups ask states to follow federal guidance on essential business and critical infrastructure to eliminate confusion and supply chain disruptions. Separately, a national group of business associations and a group of automotive repair and supplier associations sent letters to state leaders calling for consistent application of essential business designations based upon guidance provided by […]
Federal Government Includes Automotive Repair and Parts as Essential Services
Provides guidance for state and local governments and the private sector that transportation services, repair and parts are critical. Workers in critical industries have “a special responsibility” to maintain a normal work schedule. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) yesterday released guidance to help state and local jurisdictions and the private sector identify […]
Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2020 World Class Technicians
The Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of attaining ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There […]
Registration Open for May 18-20 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference
The Auto Care Association announced registration is now open for its 2020 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference. The two-and-a-half day event will be held May 18-20 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. The PBES Conference is an annual education and business event that brings together the leaders of the automotive aftermarket […]