Vehicle Safety
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Testifies before U.S. House Committee
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy testified before the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in mid July as part of the committee’s departmental oversight responsibilities. During the hearing, Secretary Duffy discussed a wide range of topics, including electric vehicles (EV), autonomous vehicles (AV), and…
Read MoreFederal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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, such…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: May 21, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreU.S. and China Agree to Lower Certain Reciprocal Tariffs – Auto Tariffs Remain Unchanged
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The governments of the United States and China released a joint statement outlining actions that the parties agreed to take and implement by May 14, 2025. The U.S. government agreed to lower, to 10 percent, the tariff on most Chinese imports that the U.S. government…
Read MoreFederal Government Announces Less Stringent Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: April 4, 2025
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Tariffs and their Potential Impact on Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 with…
Read MoreMichigan Legislature Considering Bills that could Impact Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
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