Recyclers believe position statement counter to GM commitment on environment and sustainability. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is admonishing General Motors (GM) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra for what it states is “GM’s new anti-environmental position on the utilization of recycled GM parts.” According to the association, that represents the […]
Utah Bill Seeks to Allow Unlicensed Salvage Buyers
Proposed legislation would allow unlicensed salvage buyers to register with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division to purchase salvage vehicles. Utah Senate Bill 174 (SB174) proposes to amend Section 41-3-201 of the Utah code to create a statewide database to report and track the sale of salvage vehicles and allow for the purchase by unlicensed buyers. […]
Missouri and North Carolina Get New Salvage Laws
The legislatures of Missouri and North Carolina have both had salvage vehicles on their agenda this year, and it looks like they will both soon have new laws as a result. Introduced in April, North Carolina House Bill 1152 is aimed squarely at total loss and reconstructed vehicle disclosure. The bill proposes requirements to not […]
Colorado House Passes Salvage Vehicle Bill
On Thursday, April 25, the Colorado House passed a bill requiring the state to issue a title clearly stating that a salvaged vehicle was “rebuilt from salvage.” National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) Northwest Regional Manager Michael Harrold said the amendment added to House Bill 1189 providing for the new title was a major improvement […]