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NHTSA Releases Traffic Fatalities Data for Early 2021
NHTSA Releases Traffic Fatalities Data for Early 2021 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released traffic fatality data for the first quarter of 2021 this week. NHTSA estimates that 8,730 people died in traffic accidents in the first three months of 2021– a 10.5% increase from the first quarter of 2020. This increase occurred…
Read MoreChip Shortages Continue to Stall Auto Production
Chip Shortages Continue to Stall Auto Production Read a recent study on semiconductor chip shortages stalling auto production following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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…
Read MoreCar Prices and Supplies
Car Prices and Supplies Politico Pro Analysis- Car Prices and Supplies 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 Select Month February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September…
Read MoreNHTSA Proposes 8% Annual Gains in Fuel Economy
NHTSA Proposes 8% Annual Gains in Fuel Economy The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced regulations this week that will increase the requirements for fuel economy standards to 8 percent per year. This amount was decreased during the Trump administration to just 1.5% per year. This regulation applies to vehicles model years 2024 through…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill The U.S. Senate passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill today in a 69-30 vote. The passage of this legislation comes after months of debate over infrastructure funding. The legislation will now move to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes $7.5 billion for electric…
Read MoreHouse Democrats Advocate for $85 Billion for EVs
House Democrats Advocate for $85 Billion for EVs U.S. House of Representatives Democrats sent a letter today to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging them to consider more funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. The letter, which was signed by Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rep. Yvette…
Read MoreCongressman Issa Reintroduces Crash Parts Legislation: ASA Testified in Opposition at 2016 Hearing
Congressman Issa Reintroduces Crash Parts Legislation: ASA Testified in Opposition at 2016 Hearing Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) recently introduced the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act. This legislation is the most recent iteration of crash parts legislation that have been introduced regularly since 2007. The SMART Act provides an exception from infringement for…
Read MorePresident Biden Announces Executive Order on Electric Vehicles
President Biden Announces Executive Order on Electric Vehicles President Biden signed an executive order today entitled “Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks”. This order is meant to serve as a first step toward electrifying the United States vehicle fleet. President Biden signed the order in the company of the three major auto manufacturing…
Read MoreInfrastructure: What’s changed between the House and Senate bills
Infrastructure: What’s changed between the House and Senate bills Post content here. 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 Select Month February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023…
Read MoreSBA Announces Opening of PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal
SBA Announces Opening of PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new direct forgiveness portal for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This portal will streamline the loan forgiveness process for businesses with loans under $150,000– a total of over 6.5 million businesses in the United States.…
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