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President Trump Signs Memorandum Promoting Freedom to Fix
test title President Trump released a Memorandum for the Administrator of the EPA today titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix”. The memorandum focuses on reducing regulatory barriers and directs the EPA to clarify what actions individuals may take on their own vehicles to conduct emission related repairs. To view…
Read MoreHouse Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation
test title The U.S. House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure have announced full committee markups scheduled for May 21, 2026, which will include consideration of several automotive-related legislative proposals. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will begin its markup at 10:00 a.m. ET and is expected to consider a full…
Read MoreEPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards
EPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposed rollback of Biden-era vehicle emissions standards by delaying compliance deadlines for light- and medium-duty vehicles by two years, moving them to model year 2029. The EPA says the change is intended to increase consumer choice, lower vehicle costs, and respond…
Read MoreTrump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports
test title On May 1, 2026, President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he plans to implement a 25% tariff on all cars and trucks imported from the European Union. The move follows delays by the European Parliament in advancing legislation tied to trade commitments outlined in last summer’s Turnberry Agreement. In the…
Read MoreInternational Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components
test title On March 12, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced in the Federal Register that it has instituted an investigation following a complaint filed by General Motors in early February. According to the notice, the complaint alleges violations of Section 337 related to “the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: February 2026
test title Click here to view the February 2026 edition of the 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 July 2026 May 2026 March 2026…
Read MoreUSITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Factfinding Report in Series
USITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Fact-finding Report 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…
Read MoreNHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall
test title 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 schedule a free repair…
Read MoreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access
test title 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 software. Read the full…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: January 29, 2026
test title 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 July 2026 May 2026 March 2026 February…
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