President Biden: Consumers Deserve Right to Repair
As President Biden prepared for the State of the Union address, the White House reaffirmed the president’s support for consumers’ right to repair their products however and wherever they choose.
Congress Signals Support for Consumers’ Right to Repair
Congress is telling the FTC to “prioritize investigations and enforcement” to protect consumers from what the CAR Coalition calls “unfair practices” by the automakers.
Kansas Passes SEMA-supported Classic Car Legislation
SEMA applauds Kansas lawmakers for passing H.B. 2594 as a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state.
U.S. Rep Bobby Rush Introduces REPAIR Act
This Federal legislation was introduced to provide consumers rights to their vehicle’s data and safeguard a free and fair repair market.
U.S. House Ag Committee Holds Hearing on EV Investments
Committee Chairman Rep. David Scott (D-GA) emphasized the importance of not leaving rural America behind in the push to vehicle electrification.
Pennsylvania Legislation Would Allow Self-Driving Cars to be Tested on Public Roads
S.B. 965 would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles on Pennsylvania highways without a driver available to take over in an emergency.
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Clean Energy, EVs
President Joe Biden recently signed the Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.
Pennsylvania Emissions Bill Passes State Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill (S.B.) 777, a bill that would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections.
ASA Opposes Pennsylvania Emissions Legislation
ASA believes this legislation would have a negative effect on the Pennsylvania vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
California Vehicle Safety Bill A.B. 471 Signed Into Law
A.B. 471, a measure that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems, was been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28.
AASP/MA, Legislators Discuss Consumer Reimbursement Reform
House Bill 1111/Senate Bill 709 seeks to set a minimum reimbursement rate for auto body labor paid by insurers to Massachusetts claimants.
CAR Coalition Strongly Supports Bipartisan SMART Act
The CAR Coalition states that the SMART Act will expand consumer choice for crash parts, decrease costs to both drivers and insurers, and enhance competition in the auto parts market.
