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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.