AASA Report Shows Unperformed Car Maintenance Represents 27 Percent Of Total Aftermarket Potential, But Larger Concern Is Vehicle Safety
Customers who avoid or delay maintaining their cars pose a potential safety risk on the nation’s roads, association says.
HARMAN Acquires Award-Winning Vehicle Safety Company iOnRoad
Development team in Israel to accelerate growth opportunities in infotainment market.
Rep. Bono Mack Introduces Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation
Bill addresses vehicle electronics, crash data collection and the conditions of importation of vehicles and equipment.
Meritor WABCO SmarTrac System Can Help OEMs Meet NHTSA Commercial Vehicle Safety Requirements
The system was first introduced by Meritor WABCO in 2005 and combines Roll Stability Control (RSC) and yaw or rotational control.
Weather Channel, Car Care Council Collaborate on Seasonal Vehicle Safety Content for Motorists
Weather.com’s 15 million daily visitors will dramatically expand exposure for the Be Car Care Aware campaign.
Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate
Provisions important to collision repairers are included, notes the Automotive Service Association.
Parts Suppliers Applaud Introduction of Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology Senate Bill
The legislation provides a tax credit for commercial vehicle owners to install specific safety technology and is identical to its House companion (H.R. 1706), which was introduced earlier this year.
AASA, MEMA Speak Out Against Ending Mississippi’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
MEMA and AASA say they will continue efforts to propose a robust national vehicle safety inspection program as one of the associations’ top priorities in 2011.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Rolls Out Upgraded 5-Star Vehicle Safety Ratings System
Vehicle safety ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, with 1 star being the lowest and 5 stars the highest. Because so many vehicles had reached the highest rating under the old rating criteria, and because the new standards are much more rigorous, not all previously rated 5-star vehicles will remain at 5 stars.
CarMD.com Debuts Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Online Video Series
The free CarMD Vehicle Health Matters Driving Tips videos are designed to help drivers, particularly younger motorists, learn about maintenance, safety and tips to extend the life of their vehicle.