Ohio Budget Amendment Would Remove Consumer Protections
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.
Auto Care Association Calls On Copyright Office To Broaden Copyright Law For Anti-Consumer And Anti-Aftermarket Competitive Protections
The association cited the fact that vehicle manufacturers are adopting technological protection measures that prevent service facilities and consumers from accessing the software, not to protect the copyright but to thwart competition.
SEMA Backs Effort to Strengthen Endangered Species Protections and Preserve Off-Highway Vehicle Access
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced its support for bi-partisan legislation to reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Introduced by House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo (R-CA) and Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), the “Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005” (TESRA) would overhaul the existing process for designating endangered species.
Commentary: Right to Repair with LKQ’s Ian Musselman
Musselman says passing right to repair legislation is vital – for consumer choice, for independent businesses, for American jobs and for healthy market competition.
DeWalt Launches Line of Residential Level 2 EV Chargers
The line includes portable chargers and wall-mounted units, along with a variety of adapters and mounting brackets.
Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Back Right to Repair
Over 80% of Mainers voted “yes” to ensure that they and their repair shops can access vehicle diagnostic tools and data.
House Subcommittee Votes to Approve REPAIR Act
The REPAIR Act will now go before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.
NHTSA Affirms Right to Repair Support; Disagreement Remains
Aftermarket associations say a short-range wireless protocol is insufficient to provide customers with repair choice.
Hanvey: ‘OEM Right to Repair MOU an Inadequate Solution’
Bill Hanvey, Auto Care Association president, outlines what needs to be done to ensure equal access to vehicle data.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Responds to Right-to-Repair Pact
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers said a pact between independent repairers and automakers “falls short” on repair protections.