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Professional automotive forum for discussion of any automotive industry-related issues, ranging from automotive legislation before the U.S. Congress and other legal bodies around the world, local automotive politics in states, provinces, and cities, as well as broader issues affecting the industry as a whole, including best practices to promote the professional image of the automotive service industry. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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EV's and Child Labor
04/15/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
Since we have all had our views out there on the pros and cons of the EV expansion. I thought I would share the following statement that comes with voting as a shareholder for Ford Motor Company. The Board of Directors is recommending an "Against" vote. T...
The dramatic decline of Automotive journalism
04/08/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
This is what happens when Generation Z takes over what used to be journalism Motor Age has been in decline since Jacques Gordon left. Jay Sicht made some efforts to resurrect some integrity, professionalism and ACCURACY, but he also left. Motor Age and VS...
Cheater Cheater INMATE!
04/05/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
Well, looks like they caught a few of the bad apples.
Parts Cleaner Recalled, New Formulation Only Available Now
04/03/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
My parts stores have told me that the parts cleaner we typically use has been recalled. The suppliers actually took current inventory back from the parts stores, and have unveiled a new formula that is now the only one available. It appears that all the l...
Grid Capacity
03/31/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
So, I'm definitely not against the EV evolution. However, there is a lot of drawbacks to flooding the market with EV's. I really don't see states like California where I live building more power plants. Too many hoops, laws, restrictions, regulations and ...

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