ASA To Host Webinar On U.S. DOL Overtime Rule
On June 15, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold a webinar on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Overtime Rule. The rule updates the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections.
Ford Issues Safety Recall For Vehicles Containing Certain Takata Airbag Inflators
A total of 1,898,728 vehicles now are affected by this safety recall, including 1,896,443 in the United States and federalized territories, 1,304 in Canada and one in Mexico.
Rhode Island Telematics Bill Stalls In Committee
On May 24, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 2055. This legislation attempts to regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected-car vehicle data.
Registration Opens For ETI’s 36th Tech Week
Since 1947, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has been meeting with automakers in order to fulfill one of its most important goals: to provide ETI member companies an ongoing stream of current and advanced specialized technological information through planned, cooperative dialog with vehicle manufacturers.
ACDelco Expands Professional Water Pump Line
ACDelco has added five new water pump part numbers to its Professional lineup, representing more than 200 additional non-GM vehicle makes and models. With more than 700 total part numbers, ACDelco now covers 94 percent of both GM and non-GM water pump applications dating back to 1986.
U.S. Aftermarket To Grow At An Annual Rate Of 3.7 Percent Through 2019
The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 percent through 2019, according to the “2016 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association.
MEMA, Brake Manufacturers Council Submit Comments To California On The Proposed Brake Friction Materials Rule
On Monday, May 23, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) submitted comments to California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on its formal proposed rule regarding motor vehicle brake friction materials.
2016 National Tire Safety Week Kicks Off Next Week
As millions of American drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, it’s not just the start of summer, but also the beginning of National Tire Safety Week.
Record Number Of Software Complaints And Recalls Threaten Trust In Automotive Technology, Says J.D. Power SafetyIQ
So far in 2016, consumers have filed 202 formal complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pertaining to software that controls the technology prevalent in vehicles.
Replacement Parts Cost Influencing Auto Purchase Decisions, Says Survey By AutoMD.com
The majority of survey participants are opting for a pre-owned vehicle, with three-quarters saying that their purchase decision would be influenced by the cost of replacement parts.
ACDelco, Shops Provide Free Repairs To Families In Need
During a National Day of Service during the week of May 11, ACDelco’s independent Professional Service Center program participants partnered with the GM Foundation, Safe Kids Worldwide and local charities to help families in need to repair their vehicles in 17 cities.
MACS Introduces 3-Part Webinar Series On Mobile A/C Best Practices
MACS has taken the industry-standard mobile A/C training seminar and broken it down into three core components: How mobile A/C works, testing and troubleshooting, and best practice repair methods.
