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28 State and U.S. Territory AGs Urge Congress to Pass Right-to-Repair Law
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A bipartisan group of State and U.S. Territory Attorneys General signed a letter urging Congress to pass “Right-to-Repair” legislation. Addressed to the chair and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, the…
Read MoreMassachusetts AG Tells Court State Will Start Enforcing New Right-to-Repair Law on June 1
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreEPA Finalizes Rule on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule on the “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” today. This final rule seeks to further reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter (PM), from heavy-duty engines and vehicles…
Read MoreAFBF Signs Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding With John Deere
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with John Deere that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to repair their own equipment. The MOU requires John Deere to provide farmers and independent repair facilities access to the tools, information, and…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Releases Rule on Air Emissions for Heavy-Duty Trucks
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a rule today that will require heavy-duty trucks sold in 2027 to significantly decrease their air emissions of nitrogen oxides and other pollutants. This rule is a result of the Biden administration’s initiative to eliminate carbon emissions from…
Read MoreIRS Releases Eligibility Rules for EV Tax Credits
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released rules this week for eligibility for the revamped electric vehicle (EV) tax credit. This follows the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)…
Read MoreASA Asks Shops to Contact Representatives Encouraging Them to Join the Vehicle Data Access Caucus
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Take Action! Send a letter to your U.S. Congressmen using this link. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking shops to send a letter to their U.S. House of Representatives members encouraging them to join the newly established Vehicle Data Caucus. The U.S. House…
Read MoreASA Supports New U.S. House Vehicle Data Access Caucus
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) Sends Letter Establishing Bipartisan Group to Address Vehicle Data Access Sept. 20, 2022 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work today establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S.…
Read MoreASA Hosts Webinar to Discuss Advanced Clean Cars II, Service Information, and Vehicle Data
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Featuring: Steve Douglas, Vice President for Energy and Environment, Alliance for Automotive Innovation Sept. 19, 2022 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted a bonus Webinar on Friday for a conversation with Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, and Steve Douglas,…
Read MoreASA Participates in CITA Presentation of Carnegie Mellon Vehicle Safety Inspection Study
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Sept. 16, 2022 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) participated in a vehicle safety inspection briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The briefing was hosted by CITA North America Regional Advisory Group and included a presentation of a new vehicle…
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