S/P2 Partners With ASE And ASE Education Foundation To Provide Mentoring Program
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.
Domino’s Pizza, Ford Testing Autonomous Delivery Vehicles In Miami
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.”
Automakers Must Make ‘Quiet Vehicles’ Noisier By 2020, Says NHTSA
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.
Auto Value & Bumper To Bumper Announce ‘Race To Charlotte’ Sweepstakes
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.
Scholarships Available For Industry Employees And Family Members
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.
MACS Board Of Directors Elects Officers For 2018
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.
How Will AVs Impact The North American Automotive Aftermarket?
Since 2010, the industry has seen an increase in advanced driver assistance components in vehicles as interest in autonomous technology increases, a Research and Markets report found. The trend of intelligent mobility will become more prevalent once semi-autonomous vehicles gain more momentum by the end of 2020, lowering the number of vehicles without driver assistance components.
AMN Executive Interview With YANG Vice Chair JC Washbish
JC Washbish, vice chairman of the Young Auto Care Network (YANG), recently sat down with aftermarketNews to talk about the exciting new initiatives YANG leadership is executing for 2018, including the upcoming YANG Leadership Conference, which will be held in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Leadership Days in May in Atlanta.
Hotels Offering Discounted Room Rates For AAPEX 2018
Attendees are encouraged to use the AAPEX website where onPeak, the official housing vendor of AAPEX 2018, provides the Lowest Rate Assurance, no booking or service fees, a guaranteed hotel confirmation number for smooth check-in, exclusive hotel perks and personal service from real people before, during and after the show.
NATEF And AYES Form New Organization: ASE Education Foundation
“The new combined organization will take advantage of the extremely high ASE brand awareness among consumers, industry and education audiences. It will also provide clarity and simplification of message to help us assist our transportation industry partners in recruiting, training, hiring and retaining a strong, viable workforce now and into the future,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO.
Registration Now Open For ASA’s Annual Meeting, Conference
The event will feature the 2018 Celebration of Excellence and AMi Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 4. In addition, attendees can expect a full slate of AMi-approved seminars covering current and future trends in the industry.
Auto Care Association Testifies In Support Of Vehicle Warranty Parts Notification Legislation In Maryland
The bill would require auto manufacturers to provide notice to consumers within 90 days after the purchase or lease of a new vehicle of their rights under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA).
