“Automotive Technology … Life In The Fast Lane” – the Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference – is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to network and meet with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, national chain stores, large suppliers, dealer groups, distributors, manufacturer reps and many other industry leaders.
Good service alone is not enough to grow your shop. In today’s competitive environment, the key to your success lies in establishing a disciplined strategy to acquire new customers and expand existing relationships. That’s the focus of Management Success’s upcoming semi-annual Spring Convention 2016 scheduled for April 8-10 in Scottsdale, AZ, where clients will be exposed to the latest auto industry developments.
eMarketing Sherpas designs, develops and implements digital-based sales, marketing and customer-service solutions to automotive-related businesses. The company offers a suite of software products and services that auto body and service repair shops can use to improve their sales, customer service and marketing.
“Building the Road to Great Technicians” will be the featured topic at the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Spring 2016 General Meeting. The NASTF Spring Meeting will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 2 in Overland Park, KS.
The new mobile app from iATN gives its members the opportunity to fully participate in all network discussions from their iPhone or iPad. With iATN: Auto Pro Community, members can reply to existing discussions, start new ones and attach photos and videos to their messages. They also can receive notifications when someone replies to their message or participates in a discussion to which they’re subscribed.
“It seems like many teens really do want to drive after all, and much of the earlier decline in driving was due to the disproportionate effect of the economy on teen employment,” said Highway Loss Data Institute Vice President Matt Moore. “When teenagers have jobs, they have more of a need to drive, along with money to help pay for it.”
The Automotive Service Association has released the complete agenda for management and technical service training, taking place on Feb. 26-27, in Orlando, Florida, at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel. Bob Greenwood, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd., will lead the management training on Friday. His workshop, entitled “Profitability Secrets That Dramatically Build Your Bottom Line,” will be presented in four parts throughout the day.
The Equipment and Tool Institute announces the launch of its updated website, www.etools.org. The completely redesigned website provides members with easy access to essential information, ETI event details, ETI Member search, key documents and presentations, an industry events calendar, job postings and important industry information.
NACE | CARS has announced record involvement of major automakers for this year’s event. Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota have confirmed their participation in the 2016 event, taking place Aug. 9-13 in Anaheim, California. In addition to sponsorship and exhibit commitments, several of these companies will be offering specialty training – including launches of all new programs.
A driver’s foot is responsible for one-quarter of fuel consumption, according to Bosch. Until now, the only thing that could be done about this rule of thumb was to drive gently and take eco-driving courses. Now, however, Bosch has developed a technical aid in the shape of the “active” gas pedal: its gentle vibration tells drivers when they have crossed the line from light touch to lead foot.
Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association’s growth.
The forum featured presentations from a number of automotive safety experts who shared their experiences with safety inspections and collaborated on strategies to improve public awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance.