Senate Commerce Committee Green-Lights Autonomous Vehicle Bill
A bill aiming to clarify the government’s role in the oversight of driverless vehicles has passed muster with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Automotive Service Association Meets with U.S. Treasury Officials to Discuss Future of Federal Insurance Office
Attendees were able to provide FIO senior officials with first-hand insight into the relationships between collision repair shops, consumers and insurance companies.
AAPEX 2017 to Host Technology and Telematics Forum V5.0
For the first time, AAPEX will host the Technology and Telematics Forum V5.0 to spotlight cybersecurity, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, vehicle data and OE technology.
Group Pushing for Autonomous Vehicles Adds Three New Members
The Coalition for Future Mobility has announced the addition of three new members: the American Highway Users Alliance, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Automotive Service Association.
ASA Members Eligible for Special Discounts on Automotive Management Institute Courses
Under the program, ASA members will receive a 20 percent discount on management and administrative training courses that are hosted in the myAMi Learning Management System.
Automotive Service Association Will Hold 2018 Business Meeting at Walt Disney World
The association chose the “magical” location “to re-establish this event as a can’t-miss opportunity for members and their families.”
ASA Mechanical Leaders Discuss Connected Cars on Capitol Hill
Members of ASA’s Mechanical Operations Committee recently met with top committees on Capitol Hill to discuss the future of connected cars and autonomous vehicles.
ASA: Ohio Budget Amendment ‘Would Place Unfair Burden’ on Repairers to Inform Consumers About Non-OEM Parts
An amendment proposed for the Ohio budget legislation would exempt insurers from providing notice to customers when non-OEM parts are used in a repair.
‘Connected CARS’: Automotive Service Association Holds Conference Focusing on Vehicle Technology
The Automotive Service Association’s inaugural “Connected CARS” conference provided attendees an in-depth look at the technical aspects of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Texas Senate Passes Bill that Would Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspections
Texas Senate Bill 1588, which would institute an “inspection program replacement fee” in lieu of the state’s inspection program, passed by a vote of 27-4 on May 4.
Automotive Service Association Opposes Louisiana Bill Targeting Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
If lawmakers pass Louisiana House Bill 597, residents would be required to pay an annual fee to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, in lieu of the state’s vehicle safety inspection program.
ASA Opposes Two Texas Bills that Aim to End Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
ASA asserts that the bills would “dismantle” the state’s vehicle safety inspection program and implement an inspection program replacement fee due at a vehicle’s registration or registration renewal.