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Connecticut Senate Considers Shop Tax Legislation

Senate Bill 335 would correct a ruling that has allowed taxation on paint and materials at the point-of-sale to shops, followed by shops then taxing customers for the same paint and materials.

Massachusetts Senate to Consider Distracted Driving Bill

Drivers could still use hands-free devices to make calls, and there are exceptions for emergency situations included in the bill.

Telematics Legislation Introduced in Rhode Island Senate

Legislation would regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected car vehicle data.

US Senate Committee Addresses Tax Compliance

Five bills aim to alleviate burden for small business owners.

New Democratic Bill Would Require Dashboard Recall Warning Lights, Mandatory Collision Avoidance Systems

Less aggressive Republican bill would require that new car dealers and rental car companies notify owners of any open recalls when a vehicle is brought in for service or rented out.

U.S. Senate Resolution Designates July 10th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”

The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness to the role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

U.S. Senate Bill Aims to Establish New Standards for Automobile Hoods, Bumpers

S. 1467 would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish new standards for bumpers and hoods in order to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

Cost-Saving Bill Addressing Remanufactured Parts Advances In Senate

Legislation encourages federal agencies to use remanufactured parts for federal vehicle repair.