Vehicle Safety
President Trump Places 25 Percent Tariff on Auto and Certain Auto Part Imports
President Trump Places 25 Percent Tariff on Auto and Certain Auto Part Imports President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will impose a 25 percent tariff on automobile and certain automobile-parts imports. The tariff will be assessed on top of all other pre-existing import tariffs. The president argues that such measures are needed to…
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 MoreBills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
Bills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements Bills were recently introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia that would loosen requirements around those states’ vehicle safety inspection programs. New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 209 would exempt a vehicle, purchased from a licensed dealer prior to or…
Read MoreMissouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
Missouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers State legislative lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced a number of bills that could impact automotive repair shops directly or indirectly if they become law. Missouri’s next legislative session doesn’t start until January 8, 2025, but the state allows their legislators to “pre-file” bills…
Read MoreMaine Right to Repair Working Group Debates Suggestions it should Provide to the Legislature
Maine Right to Repair Working Group Debates Suggestions it should Provide to the Legislature The Maine Right to Repair Working Group met this week to review a draft report with legislative suggestions that the Maine attorney general would send to elected officials in the state legislature. The attorney general is required by law to submit…
Read MoreASA Leaders Provide Insight on Rising Cost of Auto Repairs in Wall Street Journal Article
ASA Leaders Provide Insight on Rising Cost of Auto Repairs in Wall Street Journal Article ASA Board Chairman Scott Benavidez and Incoming Chair Dan Stander provided insight on the causes behind the rising costs of automotive repairs in an article published today in the Wall Street Journal. The owners of Mr. B’s Paint and Body…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems
U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems The United States Department of Commerce has proposed a rule that would ban imports of Chinese vehicles as well as automotive hardware and software components involved with an automobile’s vehicle connectivity systems (VCS). VCS allows vehicles to communicate…
Read MoreBill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR
Bill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from engaging with LiDAR technology affiliated with the Chinese Government. Specifically, the “Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act” would prohibit DOT from: Procuring LiDAR from a…
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year
California Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year The California Legislature passed a bill – AB 2286 – that would prohibit heavy duty vehicles autonomous vehicles (AVs) from driving on roads in the state unless a licensed operator is present in the vehicle. The bill is very similar to a…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment
U.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on roadways in the country. Titled, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment”, the plan “will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation and support USDOT’s commitment to…
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