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In response to efforts by the retail automotive industry, the Department of Labor has amended its regulations governing teen driving.In 1998, Congress passed the Drive for Teen Employment Act, which created a statutory exemption allowing 17-year-olds limited on-the-job driving privileges on public roads. DOL's new rules provide...

One hundred thousand and growing—that's the current shortage of technicians nationally, as estimated by the U.S. Department of Labor.And according to industry experts, the shortage is likely to balloon to 250,000 over the next 10 years. In today's economy, young workers have a wide variety of job opportunities...

As of January 1, any company initiating a telephone solicitation must now use a version of the National Do-Not-Call Registry that is no more than 31 days old.This time frame was shortened from the previous three-month window allowed to update the list. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and...

The trade press is reporting that a coalition of automobile manufacturers is suing California regulators to reverse the ultra-strict vehicle emissions standards adopted in September requiring manufacturers to cut nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions from all passenger vehicles sold in California by 2016.Manufacturers argue that the standards...

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists over the course of three evenings this Spring—May 3, 5 and 10, 2005.The registration deadline for these test dates is March 25, 2005. ASE offers...

The NJ CAR Executive Committee, Trustees and Staff are happy to extend our warmest greetings to all members.We appreciate your continued membership in the Coalition and the chance to identify and resolve industry concerns and serve your business needs. Two thousand and four was a challenging year at...