ASA News-Network: May 26, 2009

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

ASA Announces New Web Feature, Customized Content for ASA Members Using AutoNetTV
ASA-Branded Consumer Education, Staff Training in One Package

ASA has announced updates to its member benefit agreement with AutoNetTV - a company that provides an automotive television network with educational programming that may be viewed in the waiting areas of service and repair centers.

Multimedia Web site content can now be obtained through AutoNetTV's new Web Tools. Using AutoNetTV Web Tools, an ASA member's site will be automatically updated with articles, automotive news and video. With new content added weekly, a shop's Web site can become the "go-to source" for prospects and customers alike. This special feature is included with an ASA member's AutoNetTV subscription if obtained by Aug. 1. Click here for the full story.

House Energy and Commerce Committee Accepts Cash for Clunkers Program
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce has accepted the fleet modernization amendment into the language of House Bill 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, by a vote of 50-4. The amendment's goal is to replace older, less-fuel-efficient vehicles with new, more-fuel-efficient vehicles - thus spurring new car sales in the United States. The program is commonly referred to as "Cash for Clunkers." Click here for more information.

ASA is urging repair professionals to contact legislators. Click here to send a letter today.

Other Legislative News:
• ASA Announces Government Affairs Committee
• House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Regulation of Insurance
• House Subcommittee Deliberates Automobile Safety

2009 NACE and CARS Hotel Rates Reduced
Online housing for the upcoming International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) opens with hotel rates 30-70 percent lower than 2008 rates, resulting in outstanding savings for both attendees and exhibitors.

These industry events, sponsored by ASA, are co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, November 4-7, and take place during the second annual Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). Visit www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com for more information and to reserve your housing today.

ASA Announces Collision Division Operations Committee
ASA has announced its 2009 Collision Division Operations Committee. Darrell Amberson, AAM, Lehman's Garage, Bloomington, Minn., continues his term as Collision Division director. Click here for the complete list of committee members.

ASA Announces Mechanical Division Operations Committee
ASA has announced its 2009 Mechanical Division Operations Committee. Rolf Werner, AAM, Werner's Mastertek Auto Repair, Aurora, Colo., continues his term as Mechanical Division director. Click here for the complete list of committee members.

Other Mechanical News:
• Does Past Performance Indicate Future Results? The Numbers Say … Not Always

AMI Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees
AMI announces the members of its 2009-2010 Board of Trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary. Click here for the complete list of board members.

Never Forget
If you feel grateful to our troops as I did in that moment, take time to let them know in some tangible way this week. Click here now to read and comment.

Also read ... "The Tsunami Effect"

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