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USITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Factfinding Report in Series
On February 19th, 2026, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it will be holding an investigation title USMCA Automotive Rules of origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2027 Report. This investigation will audit the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more information and to read the official release click…
Read MoreNHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall alert for Takata air bags. The recall involves non-azide driver inflators that, after long-term exposure to high heat, may explode when the air bag deploys. The alert encourages consumers to check their vehicle using NHTSA’s online search system and…
Read MoreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The EPA issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment. The letter sent to equipment manufacture John Deere makes it clear that manufactures can no longer use the CAA to limit access to repair tools or…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: January 29, 2026
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest update of ASA’s Driven By Policy Newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026 January…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report on the applicability for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) — also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs) — of vehicle safety tests typically performed on more traditional vehicles. Federal law requires that…
Read MoreState Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Several very similar bills have been filed or pre-filed in some states that would allow states to install speed limiting devices on the vehicles of people convicted of certain offenses, such as reckless driving. In Wisconsin, SB 659 would make it illegal for someone to remove, disconnect, or tamper…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Takes Action Relevant to Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Colorado and Arizona
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave final approval to changes in Colorado’s Enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance (IM) program. In the implementation plan submitted to the EPA, Colorado proposed making the following substantive changes: Removing the requirement for a visual inspection of emission control devices model year…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026…
Read MoreNew Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Last week, President Trump signed orders creating new tariffs related to medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and buses. These tariffs will go into effect on November 1, 2025. Medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and some of their parts imported from abroad will be subject to a 25 percent import tax. For…
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