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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 21, 2025
Bills on repairs and regulations advance: Oregon, New Mexico and Vermont target PFAS bans; Nevada, Maryland and Illinois expand right to repair; Texas, Wisconsin and Minnesota push for vehicle data …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 13, 2025
States advance bills on repairs, vehicle data, and emissions. Right to repair gains bipartisan support. Maryland delays EV penalties; South Carolina debates gas tax impact.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: March 24, 2025
Members Only | Login to view the latest update on trade and tariffs provided to Auto Care Association members.
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Trade and Tariffs Update: March 17, 2025
Members Only | Login to view the latest update on trade and tariffs provided to Auto Care Association members.
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Has “Return-to-Office” Impacted Vehicle Miles Traveled?
Auto Care analyzed Arity daily state-level VMT data to determine whether return-to-office mandates for federal government employees impacted vehicle miles traveled in metropolitan Washington, DC.
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 7, 2025
State bills on vehicle repair, right to repair, and insurance are advancing. Key topics include OEM parts, repair shop regulations, and EV battery disposal. CA revises lemon law; MT backs OEM safety …
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USTR Proposes Fees on Chinese Ships Entering U.S. Ports
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice proposing new measures targeting China's growing dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The proposal includes …
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 27, 2025
States are advancing bills on vehicle repairs, right to repair, and environmental rules, with growing support for consumer choice, OEM parts, battery recycling, and stricter repair regulations.
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U.S. Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Copper
On Feb. 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of copper imports.
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Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 21, 2025
Several states are advancing legislation related to vehicle repairs, right to repair, and consumer protection. South Dakota, Montana, Texas, Missouri, and Utah have proposed bills regulating vehicle …
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Congratulations, 2024 Impact Award Nominees!
We received an overwhelming number of nominees for the Impact Award this year! Thank you to all the submissions.
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2025 YANG Mentorship Launched
YANG launched its 2025 YANG Mentorship Program now in its third year! We had an astounding level of interest with 115 mentees and 22 volunteer mentors in the program! The program will open back up in …