Automotive Parts
International 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 MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
test title 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 vehicle models met certain…
Read MoreState Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses
test title 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 with an installed speed…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
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Read MoreU.S. EPA Takes Action Relevant to Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Colorado and Arizona
test title 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 vehicles 1975-1995. However, the…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
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Read MoreNew Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts
test title 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 those vehicles and parts…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
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Read MoreCalifornia Bill Requiring OEMs to Recycle EV Batteries Fails to Pass
test title The California Legislature opted not to pass Senate Bill (SB) 615, which would have required an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to recycle its EV batteries that are no longer in use and pay for all expenses associated with ensuring the battery’s proper end-of-life management. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed similar legislation in 2024.…
Read MorePennsylvania Bill would Give Consumers More Time to Repair Unsafe Vehicles
test title The Pennsylvania House’s Transportation Committee voted 26-0 to advance HB 649, which would give drivers more time to complete required repairs and inspections on vehicles deemed to be operating in an unsafe condition. Under current law, a police officer or other qualified employee of the state can determine that the condition of a…
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