TOP 5 STORIES FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 17

TOP 5 STORIES FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 17

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Feb. 17.

Auto Care: ‘Automotive Right to Repair Gaining Momentum’

During a Sept. 27 hearing, more than a dozen members of Congress inquired about the details of the REPAIR Act.

Right to Repair took center stage on Capitol Hill this week.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce discussed the REPAIR Act (HR 906) and other consumer-focused legislation during a heading titled “Proposals to Enhance Product Safety and Transparency for Americans.”

ProColor Collision Continues Expansion in California

Franchise owners William and Ranya Mudawar transitioned their Santa Ana body shop to the ProColor Collision brand.

Navistar Recognized by EPA as SmartWay High Performer

Navistar is the only heavy-duty OEM recognized in the Shipper category by the EPA’s SmartWay Program.

SpeeDee Oil Change Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

The New Orleans metro-area locations will donate $2 from every oil change to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

House Subcommittee Examines Potential Impact of REPAIR Act

Subcommittee members and others expressed enthusiastic support for the legislation.

Other Posts

Continental Expands ATE Electronic Parking Brake Caliper Line

The expanded coverage includes European applications, such as Audi, BMW, Mini, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The Wheel Group Names Mena Shenouda Brand Manager

TWG says Shenouda brings valuable tire-industry experience to help spearhead growth for the Amp Tires brand.

MEMA Urges Biden to Provide Federal Support for Suppliers

A letter to the White House highlights the impact of the contract talks between the UAW and Detroit 3 automakers.

MEMA Announces Remanufacturing Annual Conference

The event is scheduled for Oct. 11-12 at GPC headquarters in Atlanta.