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Trump Administration Announces New Approach to Automotive Fuel Economy Standards
Trump Administration Announces New Approach to Automotive Fuel Economy Standards U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced that the federal government will no longer adhere to the Biden Administration’s interpretation of rules governing how the Department of Transportation (DOT) sets Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. Legally, the DOT cannot consider electric vehicles, fuel cell…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 21, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 21, 2025 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…
Read MoreFederal Government Announces Less Stringent Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
Federal Government Announces Less Stringent Rules for Autonomous Vehicles The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced changes to federal rules that will reduce regulatory burdens for autonomous vehicle (AV) and SAE Level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) manufacturers, developers, and operators. This new rule is officially titled “Third Amended…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 2025 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…
Read MoreMichigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers
Michigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers Lawmakers in Michigan’s state legislature are considering bills that could impact the operations of automotive repairers in the state. Two of those bills are described below: Senate Bill (SB) 25 passed 37-0 in the state senate. Currently, repair shops with multiple facilities must register the facilities…
Read MoreBills Introduced in Rhode Island could Impact Repairers Directly
Bills Introduced in Rhode Island could Impact Repairers Directly A number of bills introduced in Rhode Island’s state legislature would directly impact independent auto repairers. S. 877/ H. 5572 would define “fair market value” to include a valuation that’s publicly available or accessible via electronic or print by consumer commonly used by the automotive industry…
Read More11 Bills in MA Legislature with Direct Implications for Auto Repairers Under Consideration
11 Bills in MA Legislature with Direct Implications for Auto Repairers Under Consideration At least ten bills introduced this year in the Massachusetts Legislature would have direct implications for auto repairers. Senate Bill (SB) 797 would set a $55/hour minimum labor rate for auto body repairs. It would also create an auto body labor rate…
Read MoreTexas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data
Texas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data Texas State Representative Pat Curry (R-56th District) introduced HB 4555, which stipulates that a “manufacturer shall provide to each owner of a motor vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer access to vehicle-generated data generated by the owner’s vehicle without restriction, limitation, fee, license, or requiring use of a…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles
U.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles The United States Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance S. 315, also known as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The bill, a product of bipartisan collaboration, was sponsored by Senato Ed Markey (D-MA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). It…
Read MoreFTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair
FTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Illinois, and Minnesota have filed a joint suit against Deere & Company. More familiarly known as John Deere, the company manufactures agricultural equipment commonly owned by American farmers. The lawsuit alleges that Deere illegally monopolizes the repair market…
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