House Energy and Commerce Committee Accepts Cash for Clunkers Program
While numerous aftermarket associations have expressed their opposition for the bill, the National Automobile Dealers Association said it applauds legislators for moving the bill forward.
Mark Your Calendars Now For the MIS Council Fall Conference, Oct. 11-13
A major highlight of the 2009 Fall Conference will be the Customer Roundtables.
Federated Honors Outstanding Members
Art Fisher Memorial, Co-Man Members of the Year, Outstanding Marketing Member of the Year awarded.
WIX Filters Expands High-Performance No-Toil Filters Market
New product packaging and catalog support the release of ATV and motorcycle filters.
Legislative Vehicle for Cash for Clunkers Remains Uncertain
The agreed-upon proposal would provide vouchers to Americans for one year to encourage the purchase of about one million cars and trucks and the destruction of a similar number of fuel inefficient older vehicles.
UPDATE: Cash for Clunkers Bill Moves Ahead
Earlier this week, aftermarketNews had reported that the White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, however, the agreement was only pertaining to the language contained in the bill. The legislation has not yet passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as previously stated.
14th Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Kicks Off in Chicago
The event will explore, from a variety of angles, the current economic climate and its effect on the aftermarket.
Shop Licensing Bill Introduced in North Carolina
Representatives in the North Carolina House of Representatives have introduced House Bill 1285, the Motor Vehicle Repair Shops and Collision Repairs Licensure Act. H.B. 1285 has been assigned to the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Entrepreneurship. If the bill is favored, it will be referred to the Finance Committee.
Group Says Support for Right to Repair Waning
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (The Alliance), the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) released a statement Thursday regarding Right to Repair.
Show Organizers Announce There Will Be No Price Increases for 2009 NACE and CARS Registration
Early registration is encouraged to ensure access to any and all chosen sessions.