YANG Announces 2019 Leadership Conference Speakers, Opens Applications For ‘Five For Five’ Rapid-Fire Session

In addition to the featured keynote speakers lined up for this year’s YANG Leadership Conference, attendees are invited to participate in the conference’s second-annual “Five for Five” sessions, a platform for YANG members to deliver rapid-fire style presentations on relevant professional development topics while sharpening their public speaking skills.

Massachusetts Right To Repair Coalition Takes On Vehicle Data In New Bill

The bill would require new vehicle manufacturers to equip their vehicles with “an inter-operable, standardized and open access platform across all makes and models that is capable of securely communicating all telematics vehicle data in a standardized format via direct data connection to the platform.”

TechForce Foundation Celebrates Up-And-Coming Transportation Technicians With 2019 FutureTechs Rock Awards

The awards recognize the student community of future mobility technicians who are displaying passion and commitment while driving the future of the transportation industry.

AASA, Auto Care Association Leaders To Address Freedom Of Choice And Data Access At 2019 Vision Conference

The two association executives will address the path to preserving motorists’ right to choose their vehicle’s service provider and replacement parts.

Autel Introduces Chrysler 12+8 OBDII Connector Cable

Using the new Autel Chrysler 12+8 OBDII Connector Cable, technicians are able to communicate with new Chrysler vehicles.

Icahn Automotive To Offer Scholarships For Future Automotive Technicians

This new program is part of a broader effort to help fill an industry-wide talent gap.

Hotels Offer Discounted Room Rates For AAPEX 2019

AAPEX attendees can book rooms now using onPeak – the event’s official housing partner – to ensure the lowest rates at conveniently located hotels.

Auto Value And Bumper To Bumper Announce The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Sweepstakes

Twenty-five lucky technician winners, and their guests, will travel to Branson, Missouri, in October 2019 to experience the ultimate in privacy and comfort at America’s premier wilderness resort.

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Unveils New Website Product And Management Training Courses For Repair Shops

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a leading supplier of technology solutions for the automotive repair industry, is introducing a new SMS-integrated website for repair shops and a new sales growth best practices training program at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Overland Park, KS.

MACS Board Of Directors Elects Officers For 2019

The board of directors of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide met during the 2019 Training Event and Trade Show in Anaheim, California. More than 700 attendees were at the event and MACS exhibit space was sold out, hosting 72 exhibitors and 84 booths.

Auto Care Association, ASE Announce 2019 World Class Technicians

There are an estimated 879,000 technicians in the United States, with more than 250,000 of them holding ASE certification.

AAPEX 2019 To Highlight Rapid Transformation Taking Place In The $1 Trillion Aftermarket

The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.