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Federal ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
Federal ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress Published Feb. 10, 2023 The Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act has been reintroduced by U.
Encourage Your Representatives to Join the Vehicle Data Access Caucus
Published Feb. 10, 2023 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking auto repair shops to send a letter to their U.
Virginia House Votes to Repeal Clean Cars Law
Written by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Published Feb. 1, 2023 Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation Jan.
California Considers Authorizing Self-Driving Semi-Trucks
Written by Maggie Angst, The Sacramento Bee Published Jan. 31, 2023 Following years of pleadings from the autonomous vehicle industry, California officials are revisiting a statewide policy that prohibits self-driving semi-trucks and big rigs on its roads.
Auto Thefts Will Be Felonies Regardless of Value of Vehicle in New Colorado Bill
Written by Joe Mueller, The Center Square Published Jan. 31, 2023 A bipartisan bill introduced in the Colorado Senate would make all automobile thefts felonies and eliminate penalties based on the value of a stolen vehicle.
Manchin’s Bid to Stop Some EVs from Getting $7.5K Tax Credit Blocked by Fellow Democrat
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Jan. 27, 2023 U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, successfully opposed a proposal by fellow Democrat, U.
Signatures Submitted for 'Right to Repair Act' Initiative in Maine
Written by Nicole Fisher, The Center Square Published Jan. 25, 2023 The Maine Right to Repair Coalition submitted more than 70,000 signatures on Jan.
California to Consider Bills Affecting Auto Repairers
California to Consider Bills Affecting Auto Repairers Published Jan. 25, 2023 It's still early in the California Legislative process, as the deadline to introduce bills is Feb.
Manchin to Introduce Bill to Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 25, 2023 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, who was integral in getting the new U.
Florida Senate Committee Discusses Possible Fee Hikes on EVs
Written by Andrew Powell, The Center Square Published Jan. 24, 2023 The Florida Senate Committee of Transportation met in Tallahassee on Jan.
Tesla Asks for Support of VA Bill to Streamline Showroom Opening Process
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 24, 2023 Tesla is asking for help in a new fight against dealerships, as the automaker is pushing for a Virginia House bill to be passed through a transportation subcommittee Jan.
Pennsylvania Bill Defrays Charging Station Cost for EV Owners
By Anthony Hennen, The Center Square Published Jan. 24, 2023 Electric vehicle owners could see some savings thanks to the state government, but the benefits would flow to the already well-off.
Maine Voters Likely to Decide on ‘Right to Repair’ in November
Written by Caitlin Andrews, The Maine Monitor Published Jan. 18, 2023 By the time Mainers get their spring tires put on, the waiting room of their local automotive shop might be decorated with political signage.
Well, That Was Quick: Resolution to Ban EVs in Wyoming Dies in Committee
Written by Kevin Killough, Cowboy State Daily Published Jan. 17, 2023 A Wyoming Senate resolution to phase out electric vehicles in Wyoming has died.
Wyoming Moves to Ban Sales of New EVs by 2035
Written by Tom Moloughney, InsideEVs Published Jan. 16, 2023 Change is hard. Humans are creatures of habit and it's in our nature to avoid change.
GA Legislative Study Committee Endorses Pilot Mileage Tax Program
Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Jan. 11, 2023 The Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation has endorsed the Georgia Department of Transportation’s pilot program taxing motorists based on vehicle miles traveled.
Ohio Gov. Signs Legislation Defining Natural Gas as ‘Green Energy’
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Jan. 9, 2023 The natural gas industry in Ohio has gained a victory of sorts after Gov.
New California Laws Affect Auto Repairers
Published Jan. 5, 2023 Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers.
MN Closes Loophole on Damage Transparency for Used Cars
Written by Mike Moen, Public News Service Published Jan. 3, 2023 A new Minnesota law took effect Jan.
Survey: Colorado Small-Business Owners Against Increased Taxes, Fees for EV Infrastructure
Written by Joe Mueller, The Center Square Published Dec. 30, 2022 A survey of Colorado’s small businesses found little support for increasing taxes, fees or assessments to pay for building infrastructure for charging electric vehicles.
Independent Adjusters Charge Florida Insurers with Doctoring Damage Estimates
Written by William Rabb, Insurance Journal Published Dec. 29, 2022 Do some Florida property insurance companies hire independent adjusters to inspect property claims, then routinely alter their inspection reports to reduce estimated losses? Yes, and it’s a widespread and fraudulent practice, according to three adjusters who spoke Dec.
RPM Act Does Not Pass
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff Published Dec. 28, 2022 SEMA and PRI must share that despite strong Congressional backing and extraordinary support from the racing community, the 2021–22 Congressional session is ending without passage of the RPM Act.
New Laws in January Aimed at Addressing Spike in Carjackings, Vehicle Thefts in Illinois
Written by Kevin Bessler, The Center Square Published Dec. 13, 2022 As Illinois continues to deal with vehicle thefts and carjackings, there are new laws that take effect in January aimed at addressing the problem.
Connecticut Lawmakers Approve Gas Tax Holiday Extension
Written by Christian Wade, The Center Square Published Dec. 8, 2022 Connecticut motorists will continue to see relief at the pumps after the state Legislature approved an extension of the gas tax holiday until next year.
Labor Rate Bill Fails in MA, but Supporters Hope for Passage in New Session
Written by Dave LaChance, Repairer Driven News Published Nov. 29, 2022 Although a bill that would have forced insurers to raise Massachusetts’ lowest-in-the-nation auto body labor rate failed to make it into law this year, supporters are expecting the issue to be brought up again in the 2023 legislative session.
U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Combat Catalytic Converter Theft Nationwide
Published Nov. 21, 2022 U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, introduced legislation to combat the rise in catalytic converter theft.
Self-Driving Cars Face Uncertain Path to U.S. Deployment
Written by David Shepardson, Reuters Published Oct. 31, 2022 Automakers and tech companies face a bumpy road to clearing regulatory roadblocks to deploying autonomous vehicles (AVs) without human controls on public roads, industry officials and lawmakers said.
Biden Touts Investment in Pennsylvania's Infrastructure
Written by Anthony Hennen, The Center Square Published Oct. 21, 2022 President Joe Biden, in a visit to Pittsburgh, PA, on Oct.
Carvana Sues Michigan After Officials Suspended Its License to Sell Cars
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Oct. 19, 2022 Car dealership Carvana accused Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of violating state laws after the state suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi, MI, earlier in October, and it wants the courts to intervene.
Michigan Suspends Novi Car Dealership Carvana's License Citing 'Imminent Harm' to Public
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Oct. 13, 2022 The Michigan Department of State has suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi, MI, for "imminent harm to the public," a claim Carvana calls "baseless.
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