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CA Governor Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Certain Auto Storage Fees
test title 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 fees, dolly fees, pull-out fees, gate…
Read MoreUtah Legislature Sends Bill to Governor Exempting Fewer Vehicles from Emissions Inspections
test title The Utah State House and State Senate both unanimously approved HB 1003. It now awaits Governor Spencer Cox’s (R) signature for final passage. If Governor Cox signs HB 1003 into law, fewer vehicles will be exempt from emissions inspections. Currently, vehicles that weigh less than 14,001 pounds are exempt. Under this legislation, the…
Read MoreU.S. Small Business Administration will Relax Job Requirements for its 504 Loan Program
test title The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it plans to change the job creation or sustaining requirements to qualify for a loan under the SBA’s 504 Loan Program. Currently, a small business can qualify for the 504 Loan Program if, among other conditions, the project funded by the loan will result in…
Read MoreCalifornia Delays Start Date for Heavy-Duty Public Fleet EV Mandate by Several Years
test title The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved changes to its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation that will delay its implementation until 2030. Under ACF, the state must ensure that electric vehicles (EV) comprise all new vehicle purchases for state-owned heavy-duty vehicle fleets. This rule was originally slated to go into effect in…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
test title 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 July 2026 May 2026 March 2026…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Confirms President Trump’s Nominees to Lead Federal Vehicle Safety Agencies
test title The United States Senate voted to confirm Jonathan Morrison as the new Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Senate included Morrison’s confirmation within a package of dozens of other presidential nominations in an effort to quicken the confirmation process. The confirmations package received 51 votes in favor and 47…
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 MoreFederal Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy
test title The United States Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education published a joint report detailing the Trump Administration’s strategy and plan to address workforce shortage issues through workforce development. The plan places a heavy emphasis on the Registered Apprenticeship program. The Trump Administration aims to add one million more apprentices to the country’s workforce.…
Read MoreDEKRA’s 2025 Roadway Safety Report Says ADAS Increases the Need for Periodic Safety Inspections
test title DEKRA–a Europe-based automotive testing, inspection, and certification company–released its Road Safety Report 2025, which it has titled, “Changing the Face of Mobility.” The report asserts that innovation in the automotive sector has significantly improved roadway safety. However, new technologies present new safety challenges. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV) represent…
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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