U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) sends letter establishing bipartisan group to address vehicle data access issues. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives working to address the issue of vehicle data access. Representative Carter is a […]
NHTSA Addresses Third-Party Access to Diagnostics and Serviceability Info in Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for […]
ABPA Supports Maine Right to Repair Ballot Initiative
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced it supports the Right to Repair ballot initiative that was recently launched in Maine. The association has long advocated for the rights of consumers who simply want to repair their vehicles as safely, efficiently, and economically as possible. While many are familiar with the Right to Repair movement […]
Auto Care Association Supports Maine Right to Repair Referendum
The Auto Care Association is applauding the recently introduced Maine Right to Repair referendum. “The Auto Care Association proudly supports the right to repair referendum introduced in Maine by independent auto repair shops,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association in a statement. “As we await a decision on the Massachusetts right to […]
Right to Repair Ballot Initiative Launched in Maine
Effort mirrors Massachusetts law that is subject of pending lawsuit. A group of Maine repair facilitiy owners, employees and supporters filed an application for a citizens initiative with the Maine Secretary of State’s Office announcing the group’s intentions to seek a statewide referendum next year on automotive right to repair According to an article in […]
Auto Care Association Calls on Industry to Support Right to Repair Awareness Month
Asks industry to contact legislators to support federal legislation during July. As the industry awaits the long-anticipated decision on the Right to Repair court case in Massachusetts, the Auto Care Association is calling on the industry to continue the fight for safe and secure access to vehicle maintenance and repair data on the national and […]
Auto Care Alliance Encourages Members and Industry to Support Federal Right to Repair Act
The Automotive Care Alliance has agreed to support the ‘Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act’ H.R. 6570. According to the supporters, the legislation will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace and the continued safe operation of the nation’s 288 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles, 70% of […]
Australia Right to Repair Law Takes Effect
Associations laud a new era for the automotive service and repair industry. Independent repair facilities across Australia are starting a new chapter July 1 thanks to a new law that promotes a fair and level playing field in the automotive service and repair industry, and ensures consumers have a choice of repairer. As of July […]
Decision in Massachusetts Right to Repair Lawsuit Delayed Again
United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock announced July 1 that his decision in the lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation seeking to overturn updates to Massachusetts existing automotive right to repair law would be delayed again. In April, the Judge delayed the ruling until early July. According to the July 1 notice […]
Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson for Illegally Restricting Right to Repair
In first action since agency released a policy statement on unlawful repair restrictions last year, FTC orders require the motorcycle manufacturer to fix warranties and compete fairly with independent repairers. The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that is taking action against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC and Westinghouse outdoor generator maker MWE Investments, […]
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