Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, issued a statement opposing the tariff, stating it could put the supply chain at risk, while Governor Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, shared U.S. automakers’ perspectives.
Early registration for a Full Access Pass is $695 per person, available through March 31.
MEMA has said it believes the move puts U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk.
The classes are approved by the Automotive Management Institute, and students can earn six credits per class.
This year’s conference features a new educational session titled “Five for Five,” which will include multiple five-minute presentations that share ideas in a concise, engaging way from speakers across the industry. Following the five-minute presentations will be a small-group roundtable session led by each presenter to discuss the bite-sized takeaways from their topics.
As the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher has a bold vision. “For decades, technicians have been unfairly identified as ‘grease monkeys.’ It’s a label that was never true but, today, is just ridiculous when you consider the complexity of vehicles. Frankly, we’re out to kill that negative image once and for all. And, in the process, we want to inspire and support those who are looking for a secure and rewarding career that fits their talent and interests,” said Maher.
S/P2 has created the Workplace Mentoring System, which offers online courses covering the roles of the three key players – the mentor, the mentee and the manager.
On the heels of its first experiment in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Domino’s Pizza said it is testing self-driving delivery vehicles in Miami, “with a focus on the customer experience.”
The rule establishes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, “Minimum Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.” Under the new safety standard, all hybrid and electric vehicles must meet the minimum sound requirements by Sept. 1, 2020. The 50-percent phase-in date is Sept. 1, 2019.
Twenty-five grand prize winners and a guest will receive an exclusive tour of the Hendrick Motorsports Garage and an afternoon of K1 kart racing courtesy of Valvoline. The group also has been invited to a WIX Filters’ plant tour and a private dinner at the NASCAR Hall of Fame hosted by WIX Filters.
Hundreds of scholarships will be awarded from the University of the Aftermarket scholarship program, including $100,000 specifically earmarked for industry employees and family members.
The MACS board of directors has 13 members: four members representing service and repair, four members representing distribution and four members representing manufacturing and the past chairman.
