SEMA Warns Current Tariffs Are A Tax On American Companies And Consumers

SEMA members have seen steep price hikes for steel and aluminum and are now having to make tough decisions about passing those costs along to the consumer, says the association.

IMR Releases Insight On How Repair Shops Are Investing

More than 88 percent of repair shops are currently making investments to be more competitive.

Survey Finds Half Of Consumers Connect To The Internet In Their Cars

More than half of respondents to the survey own a car that connects to the internet – either direct or via phone, while two-thirds said they would switch to a different entertainment service if that service was readily available in their new vehicle.

ASE Education Foundation Updates Guide For New Automotive Instructors

The New Instructor Guide is free and was developed through grants from Ingersoll Rand and the National Network of Business and Industry Associations.

Ford Motor Co. Acquires Michigan Central Station; Campus To Be Transformed Into An ‘Innovation Hub’

Ford has announced plans to renovate the iconic Michigan Central Station to become a magnet for high-tech talent and a regional destination with retail, restaurants, residential living, modern work spaces and more.

Auto Care Association Joins Broad-Based Coalition In Support Of National Standard For Accurate Product Labeling

Representing more than 60 organizations, the Coalition for Accurate Product Labels advocates for meaningful, science-based information about the products consumers buy and use.

ASA National Announces Changes For ASA Midwest

Arkansas and Oklahoma will no longer be part of ASA Midwest, and ASA-Midwest’s members will see a reduction in their annual dues.

More Than 70M Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold Globally In 2032

The Information Trends market research report says China will dominate the market with more than half of global sales.

Analysis: Trump’s Proposed Auto Tariffs Would Reduce U.S. Auto Jobs

A new analysis by the Peterson Institute for International Economics concluded that if Trump did carry out the duties, there could be a loss of 195,000 U.S. auto industry jobs in a one- to three-year period.

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Concludes Summer Shareholder Meeting In Phoenix

“This was a great meeting,” said Scott Bennett, Alliance chairman of the board and president of Bennett Auto Supply. “Our meeting was overwhelmingly productive and it was great to see all of our channel partners under one roof as we prepare them for our visit to AAPEX with 5,000 of our technician customers during the Aftermarket Jackpot this November.”

Women In Auto Care Launches 2018 Awards Season For Outstanding Women And Communicators In The Auto Care Industry

This year’s award season includes the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards.