The New Aftermarket Reality: Road Ahead Requires Collaboration, Shared Vision And Planning For The Connected Aftermarket

As advanced technologies and the increased complexity of vehicles change “business as usual” in the automotive aftermarket, new strategies are needed for the industry’s continued growth and success, says Bill Long, AASA president and chief operating officer.

Auto Care Careers Now Offers Custom Bulk And Unlimited Job Posting Packages

Each posting made on the Auto Care Careers Industry Job Board is automatically shared on multiple jobs boards via a broad industry network.

Consumers Want In-Vehicle Technology, But Willingness To Pay For It Varies, IHS Markit Says

Consumers in the U.S. were most likely to pay for a rear-seat entertainment system, indicating a threshold investment of an estimated $640.

ASA Mechanical Leaders Discuss Connected Cars On Capitol Hill

Attendees held discussions with senior staff from the U.S. House on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee in a series of roundtable talks about new vehicle technologies and the impact these could have on automotive repair.

Women In Auto Care Announces New Committee Members

The new members of the education, marketing, member development and newly-formed membership committees will serve a two-year term.

AAPEX Introduces Mobility Park To Spotlight Today’s Automotive Technology

Plans are underway for the Mobility Park to include scan tool engine demonstrations, underhood training, a 3-D print area and electric vehicles. It will be located behind the Sands Expo Center in the LINQ parking lot.

U.S. Automakers Dominate 2017 Kogod Made In America Auto Index

American auto manufacturers FCA US, Ford and General Motors manufactured 20 out of the top 25 vehicles.

Bosch Expands Braking And Rotating Machine Product Lines

The expansion added coverage for more than 1.7 million vehicles in operation in the month of June.

Auto Care Association Testifies In Support Of New Jersey Vehicle Warranty Parts Notification Legislation

The A. 2612 legislation would provide car owners with important information regarding their warranty rights when they purchase a new vehicle.

New Lower Pricing On Auto Care Careers Industry Job Board

By visiting jobs.autocarecareers.org/rates, hiring managers will find new job posting rates, starting at $75 for technician positions and $105 for a single 30-day post.

Car Brands Form ‘Powerful Bonds’ With Consumers, Marketing Agency Says

When it comes to “brand intimacy,” nobody does it better than the automotive industry. The auto industry ranked No. 1 in a new report by MBLM. The agency’s Brand Intimacy 2017 Report found that Harley-Davidson placed first in the industry, followed by BMW and Toyota.

Will Vehicle Manufacturers Comply With Right To Repair Requirements?

The Auto Care Association and Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) expressed concern recently about whether all vehicle manufacturers will be in compliance with new Right to Repair requirements that will take effect for 2018 and later model year vehicles.