RepairPal Study Finds Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Car Repairs

Honolulu fares worst in America due to high costs and fewer mechanics; Jacksonville, Florida, is on top.

CAR Data: U.S. Light Vehicles Sales Expected To Take A Dip In 2019

CAR’s forecast includes a continuation of sales declines in 2020 and 2021 down to 16.5 million units in 2021. Sales are projected to rebound to 16.8 million units by 2022 and continue an upward trend through 2025.

Icahn Automotive Announces ‘Race To 2026’ Program To Address Service Technician Shortage

The new program aims to recruit, train and retain technicians, helping to fill an industry-wide talent gap projected to grow to 46,000 positions by 2026.

ASE Education Foundation To Hold 6th Annual Training Conference For Automotive Instructors

The conference will offer more than 60 technical sessions providing more than 100 hours of available training over three days.

Hundreds Of Scholarships To Be Awarded By The University Of The Aftermarket Foundation; Apply by March 31

Text your name and email address to 720-903-2206 for scholarship information and reminders.

Cybersecurity Risks In Automotive Industry Highlighted In New Study

An alarming number of automotive professionals (84 percent) responding to a recent survey have concerns that their organizations’ cybersecurity practices aren’t keeping pace with evolving technologies.

Tools And Equipment Purchasing Decisions Largely Driven By Warranty And Word Of Mouth, Says Auto Care Association

A new Tools and Equipment Purchasing Trends Study from the association enables buyers to make informed and strategic decisions when buying products.

ASA Supports New Hampshire OE Repair Procedure Legislation

HB 664 states, “An insurer shall reimburse a repairer for all repairs if a repairer follows original equipment manufacturer recommended collision repair procedures, recommendations, or service bulletins, while repairing a vehicle.”

The Year’s Best And Worst Driving States In The U.S.

New annual study from QuoteWizard ranks the best and worst driving states in the nation for the past year.

Safety, Time Savings Top U.S. Drivers’ Wish List For Connected Vehicles

A recent survey of 1,500 U.S. drivers reveals car owners want more sophisticated features in the areas of safety, time savings, maintenance, cost reduction and driving experience from their connected vehicles.

Car Care Council Is Now An International Organization

The Car Care Council has announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America, which will direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Early Bird Registration Open For 2019 YANG Leadership Conference

The conference will take place May 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. YANG members who register for the conference before Feb. 28 will receive an early bird discount of $100 off the member price.