AAPEX Taps Experts To Discuss Impact Of Technology On Auto Repair
Several AAPEX programs will address and spotlight automotive technology, including the new Mobility Park, the new Technology Intersection, AAPEXedu sessions, Let’s Tech presentations and a Service Professionals Summit.
ACDelco Presents ‘Ride, Race, Rewards’ Sweepstakes
ACDelco is giving away hundreds of prizes including trips to Las Vegas and as a grand prize, a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle with an MSRP of up to $60,000.
FTC And NHTSA Hold Joint Workshop On Connected Cars
The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy. During the discussions, the panelists weighed the benefits of self-driving technologies against the potential risks.
U.S. Aftermarket To Grow At An Annual Rate Of 3.6 Percent Through 2020
The Joint Channel Forecast Model, produced jointly by AASA and the Auto Care Association, predicts sales to total $316.4 billion through 2020.
YANG Awards Leadership 2.0 Scholarship To Young Auto Care Professional
Olivia Whitehurst, Global Parts Distributors LLC, will represent YANG at the University of the Aftermarket’s 2017-’18 Leadership 2.0 program. The scholarship covers the price of tuition, class materials and meals.
U.S. House Committee On Energy And Commerce Considers Package Of Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
The hearing followed the Automotive Service Association’s Mechanical Operations Committee meeting with senior House Energy and Commerce staff to discuss several issues related to driverless cars and the potential impact on repair shops.
Consumer Watchdog Urges Congress To Let States Set Safety Standards For Autonomous Vehicles
As a House subcommittee considered more than a dozen bills proposing various federal standards for self-driving vehicles, the group Consumer Watchdog expressed concern that a federal proposal to pre-empt state safety regulations “would leave a regulatory void without meaningful safety protections.”
President Trump Signs Order To Expand Apprenticeships
The executive order directs the secretary of labor to work with the secretaries of education and commerce to propose regulations that promote the development of apprenticeship programs by third parties such as trade associations, companies, nonprofit organizations and unions.
Nominations Now Accepted For The Auto Care Association Impact Award: ‘Four For The Future’
The award is open to anyone age 40 or younger, with relevant professional work experience, of which a minimum of two years must be in the auto care industry.
Industry Job Seekers Can Set Up A Free Profile At AutoCareCareers.Org
After setting up a free profile at jobs.autocarecareers.org, candidates can upload a resume, choose to make it confidential, designate military status and receive email alerts of new job postings.
The New Aftermarket Reality: Road Ahead Requires Collaboration, Shared Vision And Planning For The Connected Aftermarket
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.
Auto Care Careers Now Offers Custom Bulk And Unlimited Job Posting Packages
Each posting made on the Auto Care Careers Industry Job Board is automatically shared on multiple jobs boards via a broad industry network.
