ASA Co-Hosts Second Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
Attendees heard presentations from a number of automotive safety experts, shared their own experiences with safety inspections and collaborated on strategies to improve public awareness of the importance of preventative maintenance.
AASA Lobbies On Vehicle Safety Bill
“On Oct. 21, MEMA Senior Vice President Ann Wilson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee as the major representative of motor vehicle suppliers – including the aftermarket,” said Bill Long, president and chief operating officer of AASA. “It is vital for our elected officials to hear from aftermarket suppliers, since new car dealers only represent approximately 14.3 percent of the total automotive service outlets and 28.1 percent of the service bays where light vehicles can go for repairs and maintenance.”
US House Committee Holds Hearing On Vehicle Safety
The draft legislation highlights the use of state DMVs for recall efforts.
National Safety Council, University of Iowa, DOT Unveil A New Public Education Campaign On Vehicle Safety Technologies
The U.S. is on pace for the deadliest driving year since 2007, according to NSC estimates. Experts have said that the increase is likely the result of an improving economy and low gas prices, which have Americans driving more.
WABCO Joins Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance To Help Improve Brake Safety
WABCO will participate in Brake Safety Week, occurring this year on Sept. 6-12, a major CVSA annual outreach and enforcement campaign designed to improve commercial vehicle brake safety across North America.
Study: Consumers Do Not Understand Vehicle Safety Features
The study found that a majority of respondents had heard of, been exposed to, or interacted with at least one of the nine vehicle safety features studied, but expressed uncertainty about all of the technologies.
Vehicle Safety Inspections A Highlight Of ASA’s Inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum
The forum will bring together shop owners, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the importance of periodic motor vehicle inspection programs as well as strategies to protect these programs.
House Bill Introduced To Improve Vehicle Safety
Bill includes user fees for NHTSA safety initiatives.
ASA, AASA To Host Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
The forum, taking place next month, will highlight the importance of state inspection programs.
U Of A Leadership 2.0 Team ‘Braking Bad’ To Stress Importance Of Vehicle Safety Inspections At GAAS 2014
The presentation by Team Braking Bad will look at vehicle safety inspections from both a legislative and market perspective. They will present ideas on how the aftermarket can capture a larger portion of both unperformed and underperformed vehicle maintenance.