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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access The EPA issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment. The letter sent to equipment manufacture John Deere makes it clear that manufactures can no longer use the…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 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: October 22, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 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 MoreCA Governor Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Certain Auto Storage Fees
CA Governor Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Certain Auto Storage Fees 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…
Read MoreCalifornia Delays Start Date for Heavy-Duty Public Fleet EV Mandate by Several Years
California Delays Start Date for Heavy-Duty Public Fleet EV Mandate by Several Years 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 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 Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy
Federal Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy 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…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Urges OEMs to Give Diesel Engines More Time to get Fixed Before Curtailing Performance
U.S. EPA Urges OEMs to Give Diesel Engines More Time to get Fixed Before Curtailing Performance The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance to on-road and off-road vehicle diesel-powered vehicle manufacturers that will give drivers more time to get their engines fixed. Since 2010, the EPA has required the use of…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 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…
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