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NHTSA Addresses Third-Party Access to Diagnostics and Serviceability Info in Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles

September 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Right to Repair

ABPA Supports Maine Right to Repair Ballot Initiative

September 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABPA Auto Body Parts Association

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, legislation, Maine, Right to Repair

Auto Care Association Supports Maine Right to Repair Referendum

August 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, legislation, Maine, Right to Repair

Right to Repair Ballot Initiative Launched in Maine

August 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Maine, Right to Repair

Auto Care Association Calls on Industry to Support Right to Repair Awareness Month

July 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, legislation, Right to Repair

Auto Care Alliance Encourages Members and Industry to Support Federal Right to Repair Act

July 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Alliance, legislation, Right to Repair

Australia Right to Repair Law Takes Effect

July 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, OEM Repair Procedures, Right to Repair

Decision in Massachusetts Right to Repair Lawsuit Delayed Again

July 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition, Right to Repair

Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson for Illegally Restricting Right to Repair

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Harley-Davidson, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Right to Repair

US Rep Asks Government Accountability Office to Examine Federal Agency Efforts on Vehicle Right to Repair  

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) recently sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting the office to examine the issues relating to automotive right to repair and competition, including: Federal agencies’ efforts to ensure consumers’ right to repair, with respect to passenger motor vehicles, including how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Government Accountability Office, Regulations, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

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