It's Time to Prepare for Industry Week and Register for CAWA's Annual Dinner Gala | CAWA is holding our Annual Dinner Gala in Las Vegas on October 29, 2023 to celebrate our leadership and scholarship awards to students & automotive high school teachers. Enjoy networking among industry colleagues and a fast pace live auction all benefiting our scholarship fund. We would like to thank our exclusive sponsor Motorcar Parts of America who has again graciously sponsored our event. This year we are starting a little later in order to not conflict with other events, in particular the AWDA Awards ceremony, that you may want to attend. To register click here. | |
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CAWA Joins Coalition to Oppose Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1
CAWA and other business organizations are opposed to ACA 1, which would allow local governments to increase taxes (e.g., parcel taxes, transactions and use taxes, sales and use taxes, Mello-Roos taxes) with a 55 percent vote of the electorate – instead of the two-thirds vote currently required under the California Constitution – if the tax proceeds are earmarked for public infrastructure or affordable housing, as defined in the measure. In the letter, the coalition says: “It is important to improve infrastructure and increase housing availability, but higher taxes on working Californians run counter to the goal of making the state more affordable for all”. We, therefore, must regretfully oppose ACA 1 for the following reasons (click here for details). For further questions, see CAWA’s California-based legislative advocate Gary Conover. He can be reached at 916.233.9655 or gary@garyconover.com.
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Ways AI is Reshaping the Supply Chain
As technology continues to advance, so will leading-edge AI solutions, allowing organizations to continue to flourish in this era of digital transformation. This is especially true when it comes to optimizing supply chains and business processes. The potential for AI to meet surging demand and transform supply chain operations can provide businesses confidence that they can stay ahead of the curve in a hyper-competitive market. Here are the ways AI is reshaping the supply chain industry and revolutionizing how organizations conduct their day-to-day operations to improve productivity and efficiency. Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive
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Top 10 Industry Trends Report | S&P Global Mobility analysts present key insights and findings taken from US new and used registration and loyalty data. Learn more about market share, loyalty, and financing trends across the industry, including for OEMs, brands, and segments. See the full report here. Source: S&P Global Mobility | |
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California’s Funding Assistance Program Helps Heavy-Duty Small Fleets Transition to Zero-Emissions
The voucher offer $83 million in assistance for small fleets transitioning to cleaner vehicles. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) opened its Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) voucher incentive, which will offer $83 million in assistance for small fleets transitioning to cleaner vehicles. The funding assistance program is part of the state’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive program (HVIP) and will open for voucher requests starting Aug. 30.
“Ensuring a clean air future means that no one can be left behind, and the ISEF program is an example of the assistance that CARB is providing to ensure that fleets big and small understand how to do their part to achieve California’s zero-emissions goals, and have the support needed to be successful,” says CARB executive officer Dr. Steven Cliff. “Every new zero-emissions truck on the road means cleaner air and healthier communities.” See key takeaways here. Source: Food Logistics
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These are the Red Flags That Can Spark Turnover and the Green Flags That Can Prevent It | As employers shift their focus from recruitment to retention, they may want to take a closer look at their management styles. That’s one takeaway from Monster.com’s Workplace Red Flags survey, which explored pain points in the workplace that could result in turnover. In the report, 73% of workers said micromanagement is the biggest workplace red flag. See more here. Source: Sacramento Business Journal | |
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Medical Certification Important for Workers’ Comp Claim Absences | We have an employee with an active workers’ compensation claim. We agreed with the employee that he would work a normal 40-hour-per-week schedule with exceptions for doctor’s appointments or therapy related to his injury. Instead, the employee’s absences have increased over time without medical certification. What recourse do we have? See information here. Source: Our Friends at the California Chamber of Commerce | |
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Do-It-For-Me Growth Varies Across Five Distribution Channels
One channel is projected to outperform all major channels in its DIFM product and share growth through 2025. The Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) car and light truck aftermarket climbed by more than $8 billion at user-price from 2017 through 2022. However, the growth path was not smooth. The strong DIFM gain from 2017 through 2019, was followed by an abrupt decrease in 2020 caused by COVID-19. The resilience of the aftermarket prevailed, and DIFM volume recovered strongly in 2021 and 2022, according the 2024 Lang Aftermarket Annual. See more discussion here. Source: aftermarket MATTERS
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Join Other Business Leaders and Let Your Voice be Heard Regarding Anti-Business Legislation in California | A close business associate of CAWA has created a “Hit the Pause Button” letter writing campaign for use by any employer in the state of California to send a letter directly to the Governor and their specific Senate and Assembly representatives in opposition to new employer mandates being considered in the remaining weeks of session. It’s simple and fast! See here to let your voice be heard. | |
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The Often-Overlooked Liability Insurance - Cyber Liability Coverage
CAWA’s Insurance Partner, Armstrong & Associates wants you to know that it is important that our members are properly insured for the risks of their business exposures. One important coverage that is often overlooked is Cyber Liability.Cyber Liability: Cyber liability insurance helps cover financial losses due to cyberattacks or other tech-related risks, as well as privacy investigations or lawsuits following an attack.
Armstrong representatives will conduct a review of your account and see that you have or do not have this coverage in place. They advise that you take this opportunity to see what value this coverage can provide to you and your business. With a few simple steps they can assist you in obtaining this coverage. To complete applications for this coverage, please follow this link:
https://armstrongprofessional.useindio.com/requests/1144182
They will submit the application to the carrier once the application is completed and will reach out to you once the quote is received to address questions you have so that they can secure this coverage on your behalf ASAP. For more details, contact Glen Dailey at gdailey@Armstrongprofessional.com or (916) 690-6425.
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Arizona Attorney General Mayes Announces New Unit Focused on Protecting Workers and Workers’ Rights | |
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the formation of a dedicated worker protection unit within the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. The new initiative will focus on protecting Arizona workers from exploitation and enforcing existing laws to promote fair competition in Arizona. The new unit will focus on:
- Combating deceptive practices like employer misclassification of employees as independent contractors
- Fighting illegal wage theft and the unfair withholding of tips intended for workers
- Investigating and prosecuting tax and payroll fraud
- Working with other agencies to protect workers’ right to a safe work environment
- Challenging “no-poach” or other agreements between employers that depress wages and limit employee mobility
- Other issues that give an unfair advantage to companies trying to cut corners
The unit will also work to strengthen partnerships and collaboration with other state and federal agencies tasked with protecting the rights of workers. Source: Press Release of the Office of Attorney General
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Automakers' Choices Around ICE Vehicles Are Everything in the Short-Term | As BEVs build momentum, the real risk arises from failing to update popular gas-powered vehicle models. Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are currently making decisions on vehicle programs that will be launched in an era of more stringent emission regulations. Suppliers should expect minimal disruption in the gasoline-powered space. The automotive vehicle business has always been a high-risk and high-investment sector. The risk gets compounded by program development time, typically four to five years depending on the complexity of program changes. Government regulations pile on more risk and complexity. The proposed fuel-economy and emission standards are now key parameters when deciding on potential portfolio changes. However, the new regulations will not supersede placing customer needs and wants at the top of the decision pyramid. Most mainstream vehicle buyers are not ready to take the leap to battery-electric vehicles, and the demand ramp-up will be much slower than the initial vision statements assumed. That is reality. Read more here. Source: Industry Week | |
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Automakers Shared Intimate Info About Drivers | Most major car manufacturers admit they may be selling personal information — though they are vague on the buyers, a new study finds, and half say they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order. The proliferation of sensors in automobiles — from telematics to fully digitized control consoles — has made them prodigious data-collection hubs. But drivers are given little or no control over the personal data their vehicles collect, researchers for the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation said Wednesday in their latest “Privacy Not Included” survey. Security standards are also vague, a big concern given automakers’ track record of susceptibility to hacking. Source: Mozilla | |
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Help CAWA Raise Funds for its Two Scholarship Programs – For Students and Automotive High School Teachers | This year, Sean Ruitenberg, of Premium Guard, is Chair of the Scholarship Fundraising Committee. See his request for donations (here) and the form (here) you can use to donate prizes and/or funds for this year’s event. Fundraising will be the focus of this year’s annual gala dinner the Sunday night before AAPEX on October 29, 2023 sponsored by Motorcar Parts of America. Register for CAWA's Annual Gala Dinner here. | |
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CAWA Scholarship Awardee with Tools Provided by All Trade Tools as Part of Their 2023 CAWA Award | |
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A 2023 scholarship awardee shows off his tools thanks to All Trade Tools which supplemented the scholarship award from CAWA with a tools gift certificate. | |
Nevada CAWA Members Can Save up to 30% on Health Insurance Premiums | Providing quality health insurance is one of the best ways to attract and retain great employees. Now you can do it at an affordable cost as a CAWA member. See here for details. | |
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