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U.S. House Schedules Vote to Stop EPA Emissions Mandate

The SEMA-supported bill would prohibit the EPA from finalizing federal emissions standards for light- and medium-duty motor vehicles model years ’27 to ’32.

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Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Back Right to Repair

Over 80% of Mainers voted “yes” to ensure that they and their repair shops can access vehicle diagnostic tools and data.

TIA to Continue Lobbying for Support Above IIJA Levels Despite Debt Limit Agreement Caps

TIA said it will continue to lobby in support of funding above IIJA levels to deal with the backlog in bridge and highway investments.

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CAR Coalition Commends Bipartisan State Attorneys General for Urging SMART, REPAIR Acts Passage

The Consumer Access to Repair Coalition applauds efforts by State Attorneys to pass common sense right to repair legislation.

Federal Bill Introduced in Hopes to Stop California’s Gas-, Diesel-Powered Vehicle Ban

If approved, H.R 1435 would prevent the EPA from allowing California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle regulations that would ban motor vehicles with internal combustion engines from taking effect.

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TIA Supports Right to Repair in Maryland

The Tire Industry Association testified in Maryland before the House Economic Matters Committee on House Bill 1193.

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Canada Passes Lead Wheel Weight Law

Canada bans lead-based wheel balance weights, promoting non-lead alternatives.

Sustainability, Infrastructure Hot Topics at 2023 OTR Tire Conference

OTR industry leaders converged to deliberate on and learn about key industry issues.

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Auto Care Association Urges Nebraska Legislature to Let Consumers Choose Parts

If LB 782 were passed, consumers would be obligated to use newly manufactured OEM parts to repair their vehicles.

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Right to Repair Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress

Federal legislation will provide consumers rights to repair their vehicle while protecting a free and fair repair market.

Why You Shouldn’t Leave Right to Repair on the Back Burner

I want you to take yourself back to last week, in the kitchen making Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is in the oven and every burner on the stovetop has a job to do. You’re timing everything perfectly… until your nose tells you otherwise. The beans on the back burner are burning! This is how Tom

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2023 Legislative Issues Tire Dealers Need to Know About

With the final races in the midterm elections decided or nearly there, the 2023 Congress will be taking their oath come the new year, which means a new legislative cycle is upon us. For tire dealers and automotive repair shop owners, this means a new crop of legislators will hold the power on hot-button issues,

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