Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club Seeks Sponsors, Riders For Its ‘Ride For The Future’
AARC seeks riders, sponsors and pledges for its ride and plans to donate all proceeds to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to fund industry scholarships and educational initiatives.
Survey Finds Varied Autonomy And Safety Technology Preferences For New Vehicles, IHS Markit Says
Study shows new consumer preferences for autonomy and other advanced mobility solutions vary widely by age and region.
Toyota Launches New Research Tracks To Study Autonomous, Connected Vehicles
The research projects will focus on the impact of advanced technology on broader road safety trends and the interaction between humans and machines, the automaker noted.
Legends To ‘Rock’ SEMA Banquet
Legendary musicians Jimmie Vaughan, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck and Michael Anthony will be the featured entertainment at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Nov. 2 in Las Vegas.
ASE Introduces Updated Testing Platform
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced changes that will offer an enhanced experience for professionals when taking tests to earn ASE certification.
Bogi From All Girls Garage To Host 2nd MAHLE Aftermarket Facebook Live Event
The social media event will focus on gasket issues, including best practices in maintenance and installation tips for engines in European makes and models.
House Approves Proposal On Self-Driving Vehicles
The measure, which is the first significant federal legislation aimed at speeding self-driving vehicles to market, requires automakers to submit safety assessment reports to U.S. regulators, but does not require pre-market approval of advanced vehicle technologies.
Auto Care Association, AIA Canada And ARIDRA Submit Joint NAFTA Statement To USTR
In the letter, the three associations strongly support maintaining NAFTA and efforts to modernize the agreement, including “expand[ing] the existing framework that protects investments, facilitates trade and creates competitive value chains that benefit our members and their customers.”
AAPEX Technology Intersection To Provide View Of The Future
Companies exhibiting in this area will have the opportunity to use virtual reality, simulators and other interactive interfaces to demonstrate future, innovative automotive technologies that are not currently available in the aftermarket.
Registration Now Open For 20 University Of The Aftermarket Online Courses For Industry Professionals
Classes will begin Aug. 28 or Oct. 23 and run for eight or 16 weeks, depending on the course. Registration is open through Aug. 14.
Car Care Professionals Network Awards Leadership 2.0 Scholarship
The advisory group of the Auto Care Association named Brian Ponder, Ponder Auto Repair, as the recipient of a scholarship to attend University of the Aftermarket’s 2017-’18 Leadership 2.0 program.
ASA Announces New Affiliate: ASA-Massachusetts/Rhode Island
ASA says this new affiliate fills a membership need in the Northeast.
