Auto Repair
NHTSA Notifies OEMS that New MA Right-to-Repair Law Violates Federal Law
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a letter to automotive manufacturers notifying them that compliance with Massachusetts’s new right-to-repair law violates federal law. Manufacturers are expected to comply with federal law. Click here to read the full letter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air…
Read MoreNHTSA Proposed Regulation to Require AEB Technology in Cars
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a new regulation that would require that all new passenger cars and light trucks come equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems. This proposal was initiated by a provision in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which…
Read MoreFederal Judge Denies AAI Request to block MA Right-to-Repair Law’s Implementation
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Yesterday, a federal judge ruled against the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s motion to block the enforcement of Massachusetts’ right-to-repair legislation passed by voters in a referendum in 2020. AAI argued that the law shouldn’t take affect until after the federal lawsuit against the law is resolved. With…
Read MoreTX State Senate Committee Approves SB 1083
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Texas State Senate’s Business & Commerce Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill (SB) 1083 on Tuesday. SB 1083 would mandate insurance companies to: Require the use of the part, product, or repair process used by the OEM or distributor to repair the vehicle for cars owned for…
Read MoreMassachusetts AG Tells Court State Will Start Enforcing New Right-to-Repair Law on June 1
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation March 9, 2023 – Washington, DC – On Tuesday, earlier this week, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell notified the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts that her office will begin enforcing the Data Access Law on June 1, 2023. Approved by voters through a ballot measure in 2020,…
Read MoreCongressman calls for GSA to halt sale of recalled vehicles
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, recently wrote a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily W. Murphy regarding the GSA policies of sale and lease of automobiles subject to manufacturer recall. In his letter, Krishnamoorthi…
Read MoreAutomotive Aftermarket Associations Urge Congressional Leaders to Oppose Cash for Clunkers Program
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Major automotive aftermarket associations, including the Auto Care Association, Tire Industry Association and Service Station Dealers of American and Allied Trades, the Automotive Oil Change Association, and the Automotive Service Association, sent a letter to Congressional leaders in opposition of a new “Cash for Clunkers” type program…
Read MoreUPDATE: D.C. Includes Auto Repair as Essential Service
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a closure of all non-essential businesses to slow the spread of COVID19. Mayor Bowser included automotive repair, mechanic shops and related facilities. To read the full announcement from Mayor Bowser, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA…
Read MoreUPDATE: DE, LA, and OH Include Auto Repair as Essential Businesses
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Delaware Governor John Carney announced a stay at home order and a list of all essential and non-essential businesses. The list includes automotive repair and maintenance. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards both announced stay at home orders as well, and cite the…
Read MoreUPDATE For Michigan Repairers
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Below is Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order relative to COVID-19. Please review the entire order but specifically note the highlighted provisions numbers 5 and 8. These are important provisions for automotive repairers. To read the full Executive Order, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts…
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