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The article presents Illinois Department of Transportation's notice of proposed amendments to the Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation under the Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Law. Also included are description of the issues involved, impact of the amendments on any emergency rule, and how interested persons may comment on it.

The article discusses a lawsuit by the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) against Ford Motor Company over automobile parts design patents to increase availability of non-OEM (original equipment manufacturers) crash parts, also noting the proposed U.S. PARTS Act to shorten parts design patents.

This section offers news briefs related to 4x4 vehicles. The Fordyce Creek Trail in California's Tahoe National Forest is regarded as an Outstanding Trails program run by BFGoodrich with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations. Yamaha donated over 110,000 U.S. dollars in cash and riding equipment to ATV riding clubs, national forests, and recreational conservancy advocates. The Oregon House and Senate decreed a ban on the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.

The article reports on the introduction of a legislation in Oregon that would prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives that decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicle are available. The legislation is in response to the decision by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to end the trucking program that allowed Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S. beyond the border's commercial zones and U.S. trucks to run throughout Mexico.

The article discusses several local and national legislation that could affect the U.S. automobile industry. It notes HR 1663, S. 780 or the proposed legislation by the Quality Parts Coalition that seeks to reduce the time that automakers can use design patents from 14 years to 30 months. It also confirms the deal between the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Coalition for Automotive Repair Equality (CARE) for the nationwide application of the Right to Repair Law.

The article reports on the announcement of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) that the aftermarket parts legislation has been introduced in the state of Oklahoma.

Presents news from Consumers International, a group of consumer magazines. Belgium's `Test-Achats' magazine's reported findings of a taste test of ales from Europe; The battle in Europe between car makers and independent car parts manufacturers over rights to produce and sell spare parts; Department store chains in Germany that will recycle virtual pets.

The article offers information regarding the automobile parts and insurance related bills of various states of the U.S. The bill SB 70 in South Carolina would require a disclosure on estimates providing a state phone number on which consumers could call if they believe parts installed on their vehicles do not match the types shown on the shop paperwork.

The article discusses various bills that affect the automobile industry which are now under consideration or have been passed by lawmakers in the U.S. It cites a bill introduced in California which would declare that certified non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts would be presumed sufficient to return the motor vehicle to its pre-loss condition. It mentions a bill in Oklahoma which would allow police to pull over drivers if they have no insurance.

The article reports that Affinia Group Inc. is continuing its fight against what it says are dangerous replacement parts sold at some automobile parts stores by pushing for new federal standards regulating replacement brake rotors. Terry McKormack, chief executive officer (CEO) of Affinia, filed a petition with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration seeking a new government standard for brake rotor performance.

Reports on the Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commission's prohibition of insurance companies from using non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) car parts as of June 2000. Provisions of the state's OEM car parts law.

The article focuses on the legislation at the vehicle and parts manufacturing industry in New Zealand and discusses the operation of vehicle technical organization Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA).

The article reports on the positive reaction of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems to the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015 which was introduced in the U.S. Senate to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicles. Topics discussed include the cost and environmental benefits of using remanufactured automotive parts, sponsors of the legislation, and comments from Bendix remanufacturing director Henry Foxx on remanufactured automobile components.

Reports on regulatory developments of interest to the automobile industry in the United States, as of June 1999. Criticisms on an Alabama legislation that would removes insurer requirements on the use of non-original equipment aftermarket parts in automobile repair; United States Federal Trade Commission's ruling on requests on the provision of warranty data; Standards proposed to cut sulfur levels in gasoline.

The article offers information on the efforts being made by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) to encourage state legislatures to stop insurer-mandated parts, and presents the views of Dan Risley, ASA's executive director, on the same.

The article reports that Bill Botzow, the state representative from the first district of Vermont, has sponsored House Bill 362 which aims to regulate the utilization of aftermarket parts in automotive repairs covered by car insurance.

The article reports that Mark N. Fisher, a legislator from Maryland, has proposed House Bill 1375 which deals with parts procurement for damaged vehicles.

The article presents a discussion on whether copyright laws can override the so-called repair clause of the Benelux legislation on designs in the Benelux countries. The repair clause was introduced in December 2003 and it excludes from protection the design of component parts used for the purpose of repairing a complex product. The article refers to a recent decision of the Mons Court of Appeal (Belgium) which says that automotive spare parts are original works protected by copyright.

The article reports that the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) joined several groups in opposition to a vehicle retirement initiative in the U.S. Senate. It notes that Senator Debbie Stabenow and Senator Tom Harkin sought billions to start automobile sales as the Congress deliberated on a $900 billion economic stimulus plan. ARA President Linda Pitman urges the Congress to reject the shortsided language restricting recycled parts sales that will affect consumers' pocketbooks.

The article reports on the intellectual property bill H.R. 4279 which addresses the selling of counterfeit auto parts by retailers and repair shops in the U.S. The bill, sought by the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), increases civil penalties from $150,000 and $1 million to $200,000 to $2 million. It increases the sentence for criminal violations from 10 years to 20 years.

The article reports on the decision of the dispute panel of the World Trade Organization (WTO) which argued that the automobile part import policies of China are in violation of WTO rules.

The article reports that the European Parliament's legal affairs committee has accepted a proposed liberalisation of European Union (EU) design rights legislation, allowing parts manufacturers to sell copies of parts made by vehicle manufacturers across the EU. According to the committee, the directive will allow suppliers to produce motor vehicle components which are identical to those original parts without infringing design protection. It is noted that only where parts change the outside appearance of vehicles would design rights protection continue.

Reports that a federal judge in Maine upheld the state's law requiring carmakers to pay for the removal of parts containing mercury before the disposal of used automobiles. Views of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers on the ruling; Car parts that contain mercury.

Outlines the proposed legislation in Rhode Island that would set standards for the use of aftermarket crash parts to protect consumers from substandard replacement parts in vehicle repair. Equality in like kind and quality of aftermarket parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts in terms of fit, quality and performance; Restriction for insurance company from mandating the use of multiple aftermarket parts distributors.

Reports the introduction of an aftermarket parts bill for automobiles in Alaska. Refusal of automotive repair shops to accept the repair rates set by insuring company of Dodge Ram pickup; Warranties of the vehicle; Design of the bill.

Presents news briefs related to the automobile industry in the United States, as of May 2000. Automotive Service Association's compilation of a list of replacement crash parts laws and regulations; Connecticut's rejection of legislation that would restrict direct repair programs; Georgia's failure to meet the crossover deadline for bills that would restrict insurance companies' specification of generic automobile parts.

Reveals that engine degreasers and general purpose cleaners are targets for legislation from the California Air Resources Board. Comments from John Carney of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Automotive Chemical Manufacturers Council; Other regulation that is being opposed by the chemical council.

Announces the approval of a five-year extension of the Fair Trade in Auto Parts Act (FTAPA) by the United States Senate. Close partnership of the Automotive Parts & Accessories Association (APAA) with former senator Dan Quayle in drafting 1988 FTAPA.