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Federal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process
Federal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced changes to its exemption approval process for autonomous vehicles (AV), which it intends to implement in the near future. Under current law, NHTSA must provide exemptions for vehicles that don’t comply with certain safety requirements,…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Finance Committee Reveals Major Tax Bill that Differs Significantly from Version Passed in U.S. House
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Reveals Major Tax Bill that Differs Significantly from Version Passed in U.S. House The U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its highly-anticipated tax legislative package that differs significantly from the version passed in the U.S. House. Below is a comparison of the key provisions relevant to independent auto repairers: House Senate Section…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 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 MoreU.S. Senate Follows U.S House in Voting to Overturn California EV Mandate
U.S. Senate Follows U.S House in Voting to Overturn California EV Mandate The United States Senate followed the U.S. House of Representatives and voted 51-44 to pass House Joint Resolution 88, which would overturn California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Regulation. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was the only Democrat to vote in favor of the…
Read MoreU.S. House Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that Benefits Auto Repairers
U.S. House Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that Benefits Auto Repairers The United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” by a razor-thin 215-214 margin. It now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant changes. H.R. 1 is a…
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 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 MoreUnderstanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers
Understanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers On the same day he took the oath of office, President Trump signed a package of Executive Orders, which he collectively named “America First Trade Policy,” These orders instructed federal agencies to examine the causes for the United States’ trade deficit, other countries’ compliance…
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 MoreHawaii Says Aloha to New Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers
Hawaii Says Aloha to New Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers Lawmakers in the Hawaii State Legislature have advanced two bills that could impact automotive repair businesses. Senate Bill (SB) 327 passed in an amended version in a House committee on a 6-0 vote. ASA is concerned that the amended version could exclude many repair…
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