Auto Repair
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
Read MoreInternational Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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,…
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 MoreState Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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,…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Takes Action Relevant to Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Colorado and Arizona
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
Read MoreNew Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
Read MoreCA Governor Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Certain Auto Storage Fees
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 987 into law following its unanimous passage in the State Assembly and State Senate. AB 987 will allow insurers to waive responsibility for “unreasonable” storage fees, which the bill defines as including administrative or filing fees, security…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards 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…
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