Category Archives: Useful Information

BMW, Mercedes, VW seek used-car sales as Germany slumps

A car lot in Munich, Germany, displays used BMW cars

A car lot in Munich, Germany, displays used BMW cars.Photo credit: Bloomberg

BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group are all pushing sales of used cars as demand for new models in Germany slumps as consumers stay out of showrooms.

American Government predicts major demand for auto technicians

More than 1.2 million technician jobs to arise; U.S. government expects too few technicians will be available.

In the next five years, the U.S. Department of Labor projects there will be more than 1.2 million jobs in the collision, automotive, motorcycle and marine industries. With vehicles lasting longer on the road and a slew of aging technicians headed to retirement, the industry is scrambling to educate the public about the opportunities in the industry.

Suzuki airbag warning lights probed by NHTSA

Suzuki airbag warning lights probed by NHTSA

The potential issue may affect 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4.

Honda recalls 2006 Acura vehicles

Honda  is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured Jan. 18, 2006, through Aug. 12, 2006; and model year 2006/2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured Jan. 19, 2006, through Nov. 13, 2006.

The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

California Prop 65 affects businesses with 10 or more employees.

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the California and Nevada Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) encouraged members to contact California state senators, especially those who are members of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, to urge support for AB 227.