California Bill Seeks To Restrict Zinc Use In Tires
A new bill (SB1260) introduced on Feb. 18 in California suggests creating restrictions on the use of zinc or zinc oxide in tires in the state.
Auto Care Association Warns California Legislature Of Threat To Consumer Choice From Vehicle Telematics
Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, testified before the California Senate Judiciary Committee on March 15, warning legislators about the impact of vehicle telematics on the auto care industry.
Register Now For ToolTech 2016, April 25-28, In Monterey, California
“Automotive Technology…Life In The Fast Lane” – the Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference – is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to network and meet with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, national chain stores, large suppliers, dealer groups, distributors, manufacturer reps and many other industry leaders.
MEMA, AASA To Call For Aftermarket Exemption From California’s Proposition 65
MEMA also is requesting that the California Office of Environment Health Hazard Assessment clarify what chemical listings are required in the warnings.
Industry Experts To Speak At CAWA Winter Training Session In Napa, California
Attendees will hear industry experts provide insight and critical thinking on topics that affect the automotive parts industry.
Ford To Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing On California Roads; Silicon Valley Lab Accelerates Smart Mobility Plan
Ford has expanded its Silicon Valley facility from a 15-person office to a 100-plus-person research and development center, producing research looking at the autonomous vehicle virtual test drive and sensor fusion.
Consumer Watchdog Urges California DMV To Ignore Google’s Pressure And Continue To Act In Public Interest With Regard To Robot Car Regulations
According to Consumer Watchdog, the testing rules have important safeguards, but should still be improved. The group would like to see police investigations of crashes involving driverless vehicles.
Service King Hosts Hard-Hat Tour Of 70,000-Square-Foot California Repair Center
The company is set to open the 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, collision repair center in the first quarter of 2016, and this month’s event provided the company an opportunity to give industry leaders a first-hand look at its capabilities.
Industry Support Rapidly Growing For NACE | CARS 2016 In Anaheim, California
Surveys, meetings and input from the recently reestablished Exhibitor Advisory Council have all been taken into account when crafting the new design and schedule to maximize each area of the event for 2016.
California Accelerates Its Leadership Of New Plug-In Electric Vehicle Investments And Partnerships During DRIVE THE DREAM 2015
The event, hosted by Creative Artists Agency and Century Park, features new technology and programs that are available to California consumers and businesses to spur continued investment and growth in the PEV market, as well as the Chevrolet Bolt EV concept car, which will go on sale in California in late 2016.
