In the past decade, increased hydraulic fracturing extraction and improvements in infrastructure and technology have increased the supply and decreased the cost of natural gas.
AAPEX is increasing its focus on technology with an all-new Connected Car Opportunities education track in the 2016 AAPEXedu program.
The 2017 MACS Training Event theme is “Mobile A/C: Global Service Horizons,” exploring the new technologies influencing the role of mobile A/C systems in current and future vehicles.
In addition, the results of NPD’s 2017 Consumer Outlook Survey, now in its 11th edition, will be unveiled for the first time exclusively to AAPEX attendees during an Aftermarket Outlook session.
Like many of the technologies introduced in recent years, the idea of water injection isn’t new. Water injection is emerging as a possibility today due to the convergence of fuel economy requirements, the increased accessibility of direct injection technology and the need for more enrichment due to the heating caused by downsizing with turbocharging.
This year, National Drive Electric Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 in some 200 cities in nearly every state, in recognition of the widespread availability of the vehicles. The public is invited to come test drive more than 20 electric vehicles on the market.
The webinar will highlight the value of these programs and how they continue to protect consumers, providing important information for shop owners, managers and anyone involved in offering vehicle repair services to consumers.
The hottest trends in virtual reality (VR) video and augmented reality (AR) video will take center stage at the 2016 SEMA Show, where showgoers can view a series of automotive-themed experiential demonstrations and learn how the technology can be applied to all areas of automotive aftermarket product sales, marketing and development.
With more than 300 automotive instructors, industry trainers and leaders in attendance, the conference offered three full days of training that count toward an instructor’s NATEF accreditation. Industry leaders, from both the OE and aftermarket segments, supported the instructor conference.
This year’s AAPEXedu Service Professionals Program is designed to help automotive repair shops connect with today’s tech-savvy customers and stay ahead of the curve on key issues affecting their businesses.
Running a successful repair shop isn’t just about knowing how to fix cars, it’s about being able to effectively implement tried-and-true business strategies. That’s why Shop Owner Magazine has launched a new LinkedIn Group to give shop owners and their employees FREE best practices for thriving in today’s competitive repair landscape. Join Today!
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has extended the deadline for the 2016 Automotive Communications Awards and the Women of the Year Awards, which include Auto Care Woman of the Year, Female Shop Owner of the Year and Auto Care Woman of Excellence. Award entries and nominations will be accepted through Sept. 9.
