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Post-ASRW News There was plenty to do this year at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW). Catch up on all the activities surrounding the event: 
BMW recalls 150,000 vehicles CNNMoney Share    
BMW of North America announced a recall of more than 150,000 vehicles because of potential problems with their fuel pumps. BMW said the problem is specific to vehicles with twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines with the High Pressure Injection direct fuel injection system. The high-pressure fuel pumps for these vehicles run the risk of failure, BMW said. More OSHA proposes new noise exposure requirements Automotive Service Association Share
 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
proposed issuing an interpretation of the term "feasible administrative or engineering controls" as used in the General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards, and intends to modify its current enforcement policy according to the interpretation. Under the standard, employers must use administrative or engineering controls rather than personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce noise exposures that are above acceptable levels when such controls are feasible. OSHA
proposes to clarify that "feasible," as used in the standard, has its ordinary meaning of "capable of being done." Comments are open for submission on or before Dec. 20.
MoreAdministration unveils first-ever efficiency rules for large trucks Reuters Share
The White House has announced regulations that will for the first time create fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ranging from tow trucks to big rigs. The standards are scheduled to take effect in 2014, and will require a 20 percent improvement in emissions and fuel consumption for large, long-haul tractor-trailers by 2018. Heavy-duty pickups and vans will be forced to increase efficiency by 10 or 15 percent depending on fuel type, with work vehicles like cement mixers having to improve by 10 percent over the same period. More
Consumer Reports: GM makes big strides in reliability Detroit Free Press Share
General Motors (GM) has revved up its reliability. The Detroit automaker has improved its ratings in the Consumer Reports 2010 Annual Auto Survey more than any other American car manufacturer. More EPA to consider environmental justice review for industrial wipes Automotive Service Association Share
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering analyzing its decisions on rules regarding the disposal requirements for industrial wipes and towels used on machinery, vehicles and other equipment that could affect economically disadvantaged and minority communities nationwide. The EPA's analysis of this
rulemaking is part of its bigger picture effort to highlight environmental justice issues and interests in its regulatory process.
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DWI law means business for auto repair shops Elmira Star-Gazette Share
A new law across New York is giving local auto repair shops a new revenue source as people convicted of drunken driving are subject to more oversight. The shops are installing more breath alcohol ignition interlocks, court-ordered devices placed in vehicles owned by motorists convicted of driving while intoxicated. More Chrysler poised to receive US technology loans Reuters Share
Chrysler, the once-bankrupt U.S. automaker that received billions in government aid last year, will soon get new federal loans to help retool factories to make more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to sources familiar with the matter. More  |
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