National Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Proposed
H.R. 259 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Automotive Oil Change Association Proclaims its Support of Right to Repair Legislation
DALLAS, Texas – The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) has announced its support for the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). “A failure by Congress to enact the Right to Repair Act will threaten the economic well being of convenient, oil change facilities throughout the country,” said Steve Christie, executive director of
Reps. Rangel, Shuler Co-Sponsor Right to Repair Legislation
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) has gained two more supporters. Reps. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) have declared their support of the pending legislation.
APRA Adds Its Support for Right to Repair Legislation
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has added its name to the list of other national and regional associations that have recently declared support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). APRA issued a statement last week that “strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.”
Dana’s Post Bankruptcy Board of Directors to Include Political, Financial Leaders and Top OE, Aftermarket Execs
As it prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 reorganization, Dana Corp. has announced the names of nine executives who are expected to serve as members of Dana’s board of directors, after its bankruptcy proceedings have ended. The board, which has been selected by creditors and new investors, assembles distinguished leaders from government, finance and automotive backgrounds. Collectively, the board represents more than 170 years of automotive industry experience.
Strong North Carolina Delegation Heading to Aftermarket Legislative Summit
The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina and the Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas and Tennessee announced this week that their 20-person delegation will be renting a bus to travel to Washington, D.C., for the 2007 Aftermarket Legislative Summit.
Larry Henneberger Receives Henneberger Lifetime Achievement Award From Transportation Safety Equipment Institute
Larry Henneberger, partner at the law firm of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C., was awarded the first ever Henneberger Lifetime Achievement Award by the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) at its Spring Meeting in Tucson, AZ. TSEI is a product line group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Ray Evernham Special Guest at AAIA Aftermarket Legislative Summit Reception
BETHESDA, MD – Ray Evernham, president and CEO, Evernham Motorsports, will be this year’s special guest at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Aftermarket Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Evernham, sponsored by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., will be joining aftermarket executives, legislators and staff of the 110th Congress at a Congressional reception at
Bush, Auto Execs to Keep Talking: President Shows Big 3 Sympathy
From Detroit Free Press WASHINGTON — After eight months of missed dates, mounting political pressure and a change in congressional control, just what did Detroit automakers get from their meeting Tuesday with President George W. Bush? A promise for more meetings. While they didn’t agree on every issue, especially on Japan’s currency, the executives said
Sen. Lott Introduces Total Loss Vehicle Data Legislation
U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, R-MS, has introduced legislation that will provide information to consumers regarding vehicles declared “total loss” by insurance companies. Lott is a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, which will have jurisdiction for the legislation.