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California Delays Zero-Emission Truck Mandate, Scales Back Fleet Requirements

September 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments September 25 to its Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, delaying zero-emission vehicle purchase requirements for public fleets by three years and repealing portions that applied to federal and private operators. The changes extend the 50% zero-emission vehicle purchase requirement by three years and push the 100% purchase mandate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Air Resources Board, Emissions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Regulations

SEMA Calls on EPA to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

September 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding, arguing the policy enabled federal and state regulators to impose electric vehicle mandates inconsistent with market conditions. SEMA submitted comments on the EPA’s proposed rule for Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0194 Reconsideration of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association, U.S. EPA

Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Towing Equipment Charges in Victory for Vehicle Recovery Services

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Hourly charges for specialized equipment used for non-consensual towing allowed by Justices. DMV had argued that charges should be part of hourly labor rates. The Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday reversed a lower court decision that prohibited towing companies from charging for specialized equipment used in “exceptional services,” ruling that wrecker services can recover costs for […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Connecticut, Lawsuits, Regulations, Towing

New California Online Advertising Requirements for Licensed Auto Repair Facilities Take Effect October 1

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will enforce new online advertising requirements for all automotive repair dealers beginning October 1 following the adoption of regulations initially developed for mobile automotive repair and referral services. All online advertisements must display three specific elements: Business name as registered with BAR Automotive repair dealer registration number Phone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Licensing, Regulations

SEMA Calls for ADAS Policy Changes in Highway Bill Comments

August 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is calling on federal transportation officials and Congress to develop comprehensive policies that address how aftermarket vehicle modifications interact with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles. The policy request calls for neutral validation protocols for calibrations and visual or electronic diagnostic indicators to assure systems are functioning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Department of Transportation, legislation, NHTSA, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Illinois Secretary of State Launches Auto Insurance Rate Reform Campaign

August 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a statewide campaign July 29 aimed at restricting insurance companies from using socioeconomic factors in auto insurance pricing, drawing immediate opposition from industry groups. The “Driving Change” campaign targets the use of credit scores, ZIP codes and age in rate-setting, with Giannoulias arguing that driving records should be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Illinois, Illinois Insurance Association, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Premiums, Regulations

EPA Proposes to Rescind 2009 Climate Finding, Vehicle Emission Standards

July 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Move would eliminate foundation for greenhouse gas regulations, electric vehicle policies The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday a proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding on CO2 emissions that has served as the legal foundation for federal greenhouse gas vehicle regulations, a move that would eliminate what officials called over $1 trillion in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Regulations, U.S. EPA

California Autobody Association Urges Industry to Challenge New Towing Regulations During BAR Meeting

July 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association calls proposed tear-down and disclosure rules “unnecessary and burdensome” The California Autobody Association (CAA) is mobilizing collision repair shops to oppose new state regulations that would require separate documentation for towing services, calling the rules overly complex and costly for businesses and consumers. The CAA issued a member alert ahead of Thursday’s Bureau of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, California Autobody Association, Regulations, Towing

Labor Department Reduces OSHA Penalties for Small Businesses

July 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

New guidelines expand penalty reductions and introduce incentives for immediate hazard correction. The U.S. Department of Labor updated penalty guidelines for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Monday, reducing fines for small businesses while maintaining workplace safety standards. The changes, outlined in OSHA’s Field Operations Manual, expand penalty reductions for small employers and introduce […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OSHA, Regulations, U.S. DOL

NHTSA Submits New Fuel Economy Interpretive Rule to Rollback EV Mandate

May 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently submitted the interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE),” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. According to the Secretary, this is a key step towards reversing the prior administration’s illegal interpretation of CAFE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Fuel Economy, NHTSA, Regulations

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