Auto Care Association Applauds TSCA Legislation
The 40-year-old TSCA program has been a critical regulatory program affecting the global supply network that makes up the more than $356 billion auto care industry.
MEMA Urges Governor To Veto Michigan Legislation Amending State Motor Vehicle Service And Repair Law
If enacted, this bill will have serious consequences on the aftermarket industry’s manufacturing demand, jobs and existing parts stock, says MEMA. It also would limit consumer ability to have choices with respect to how to have their vehicles repaired, and would increase their costs.
SEMA Applauds New Congressional Legislation To Protect Modified Motor Vehicles
The language in H.R. 4715, or the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act, makes clear Congress’ intent to exclude competition-only cars from the scope of the Clean Air Act, including converted street vehicles.
ASA Testifies On Capitol Hill Regarding PARTS Act Legislation
The PARTS Act limits the term of protection for patented designs of automotive repair parts used to restore automobiles.
Telematics Legislation Introduced In Rhode Island Senate
The legislation weighs in on connected vehicle data.
Replica Car Manufacturers, Customers And Suppliers Praise New Low Volume Car Manufacturer Legislation
The low-volume provision allows small automakers to construct up to 325 such replica cars a year, subject to federal regulatory oversight. Replica cars resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago.
Remanufacturing Legislation Advances In US House Of Representatives
H.R. 1613 requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety.
Auto Care Association Salutes Connecticut for Passage of Magnuson-Moss Legislation
The law specifically refers to the anti-tying provision of the act, informing the purchaser that, “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act … makes it illegal for motor vehicle manufacturers or dealers to void a motor vehicle warranty or deny coverage under the motor vehicle warranty simply because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed or used on the vehicle or simply because someone other than the dealer performed service on the vehicle.”
Michigan Legislation Would Stop Parts Mandates
Approval of the bill will protect free-market competition among parts providers because shop owners would then be able to do business with the vendors they choose. In turn, this translates into better products and services for the consumer.
Key Bipartisan, Bicameral Auto Consumer Protection Legislation Introduced
The legislation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to integrate active safety technology into its crashworthiness rating system.