According to OSHA standard 1915.81(a)(1) “The employer shall establish and maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees to the extent practicable.” Housekeeping reduces waste and helps processes run more smoothly, allowing organizations to sell, manufacture, and deliver more products and services of a higher quality quicker while using fewer resources. The OSHA Housekeeping Checklist is an easy and…
Feb. 13, 2023 For more information, contact Michelle Godfrey, 503-945-5270, [email protected] SALEM — The downtown Portland and Lake Oswego DMV field offices will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, Feb. 21, after addressing staffing concerns. Regular hours are as follows: Downtown Portland DMV, 1502 SW Sixth, Portland, OR 97521 Lake Oswego DMV, 3 Monroe Parkway #D, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Mondays,…
Consumer lawyers (isuecardealers.com) and a related special interest group (Oregon Consumer Justice) have introduced House Bill 2801. This proposal at the Capitol in Salem will essentially outlaw spot delivery in Oregon. Next Wednesday, February 8th at 8:00 AM, the House Business and Labor Committee will hold a public hearing on HB2801. You can register to testify in person, or online, by clicking here. If…
The light new-vehicle sales pace increased in January to 15.7 million, while new vehicle prices declined slightly, and incentives increased. Fleet sales are bolstering increases in light new vehicle sales, finds Cox Automotive’s Market Report for Feb. 6. The light new-vehicle sales pace increased in January to 15.7 million, while new vehicle prices declined slightly, and incentives increased. Normally…
February 7, 2023 • by ADT Staff Nissan will invest in Renault’s new electric-vehicle and software business, Ampere. Renault’s EV lineup includes the Megane E-Tech Electric. IMAGE: Renault After months of negotiations, Nissan and Renault reconditioned their alliance, putting them on equal terms – Nissan’s goal – and making way for Nissan to invest in its French partner’s electric-vehicle business –…
Market Insights – 2/7/2023 Wholesale Prices, Week Ending February 4th The reduction in weekly depreciation that started a couple of weeks ago continued again last week, with the market reporting the lowest overall depreciation we have seen since the end of June 2022. In addition to Sporty Cars continuing their upward momentum, the Compact Crossover segment also moved into…
Though month-over-month prices were up, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was down from the inflated levels seen a year earlier. IMAGE: Mohamed Hassan Wholesale used-vehicle prices made an unexpected month-over-month jump in January as demand increased. Retail prices typically follow wholesale trends. Adjusted for mix, mileage and season, prices rose 2.5%, according to Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle…
There are many predictions of what is in store during the next 12 to 18 months for the auto industry, and when you compare predictions, some trends emerge. IMAGE: Pixabay Are you prepared for 2023? One thing is for certain, the status quo doesn’t last very long in the car business these days. If you haven’t already done so, now…
Dealers report elevated prices, a lack of affordable vehicle models, and higher interest rates are pricing many consumers out of new cars. Vehicle affordability is becoming a problem for buyers and dealerships, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Dealers report elevated prices and a lack of affordable vehicle models were keeping prospective buyers away before…
The FTC allows dealerships to retain cybersecurity experts to help dealerships comply with the Safeguards Rule, but those experts are in short supply. Jim Henry | Feb 01, 2023 DALLAS – The share of dealers who say they’re “very or extremely” ready for the enforcement of a tougher new Safeguards Rule later this year has declined since a year ago, according…
