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Car Rental Org Releases Findings on Vehicle Data Access and Cybersecurity

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Two research papers, commissioned by the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), argue that the cybersecurity defenses of vehicle fleet owners would improve if fleet owners had direct and real-time access to the data generated by their vehicles. The first article, titled, “Cybersecurity and the Connected…

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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 30, 2024

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…

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Rhode Island State Senate Passes Pro-OEM Parts Bill

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Rhode Island State Senate passed a bill that would restrict insurance companies’ ability to refuse to cover OEM repair parts in certain situations. Under the current law in Rhode Island, insurers are not allowed to require the use of non-OEM parts on vehicles that…

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NY Bill Would Require Safety Inspection Update Study

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A bill introduced in the New York State Legislature – Assembly Bill (AB) 8190/ Senate Bill (SB) 9436 – would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to “conduct a study to examine and update the requirements of safety inspections conducted on motorcycles, gasoline, zero emissions…

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NHTSA Warns Against Installing Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning motorists not to install aftermarket steering wheel decals in their vehicles. This warning comes in the wake of a driver who was severely injured in a collision. The decal became a projectile when the airbag deployed…

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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 16, 2024

International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…

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