RepairPal Provides A Glance At What Car Models Are The Most Expensive And Affordable To Fix
In a recent study by RepairPal Institute, researchers took a look at repair costs for some of the most popular car models, creating the RepairPal Institute Auto Service Cost Index.
Fiat, Google Plan Partnership Around Self-Driving Minivans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has become the first major carmaker to reach a cooperation deal with Alphabet Inc.’s Google to develop self-driving vehicles, reports Bloomberg.
Jim Berberich Joins Elite As A Business Development Coach
Berberich was exposed to the auto service industry growing up, as his father was a master tech for Ford and his uncle owned an auto electric rebuilding business. In college, Barberich decided to blaze his own trail and became a manufacturing engineer, but soon found his way back to the auto service industry by joining his wife, Diane, as the owner of Al’s Automotive and Tire.
ASA Mechanical Leaders Take Telematics Message To Capitol Hill
Members of ASA updated their representatives on the importance of these new technologies to independent automotive repairers and consumers and the efforts of the automotive industry to work together.
ETI Announces New Officers And Board Members For 2016-’17
Bob Holland, Chief Automotive Technologies, will serve as president of ETI for the 2016-’17 term.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Introduces New Website
The new site features the foundation’s mission, latest news and donor information. The new site also was designed to make it easy for visitors to apply online for any of the hundreds of scholarships awarded each year by the foundation.
Bosch’s Automotive Tradition Division Relaunches Starter For The Iconic BMW M1
For the 100th anniversary of the BMW brand, Bosch’s classic car division, named Automotive Tradition, has reproduced the BMW M1 starter, in line with historic production records. This so-called reverse engineering project - from the idea to the finished product - was realized in only four months in cooperation with BMW Classic.
Analyze, Diagnose And Repair With MAHLE’s Diagnostic Scan Tool
This versatile, Cloud-based, PC- or tablet-enabled tool helps technicians analyze, diagnose and repair today’s sophisticated vehicles with faster speed and accuracy than other tools, said the company.
Registration Is Now Open For AAPEX 2016
AAPEX registration includes access to 2,200 exhibitors displaying the latest products and services to diagnose, service and maintain the nearly 1.2 billion vehicles on the road throughout the world. This year, attendees also can visit an all-new Automotive Technology section on the show floor, and participate in short, 20-minute “Let’s Tech” discussions on the latest technology related to vehicles, aftermarket solutions, the distribution channel and business.
AASA Telematics Technical Solutions Meeting Develops A Path Forward For The Automotive Aftermarket
In a landmark meeting on April 22, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) facilitated discussions among a broad cross-section of industry experts to develop strategies and processes to safeguard motorists’ freedom of repair choice as automotive technology advances.
NACE | CARS Expands Expo Floor Plan To Meet Growing Demand
Significant exhibit space has been added to the NACE | CARS 2016 Expo floor plan to meet growing market demand. NACE | CARS meetings, co-located events and conference sessions are taking place Aug. 9-14 in Anaheim, California, and the expo will take place from Thursday through Friday, Aug. 11-12.
AAPEX 2016 Adds Auto Technology Section And ‘Let’s Tech’ Session
To keep attendees ahead of the curve, AAPEX 2016 is adding a new Automotive Technology section to the show floor and hosting first-ever “Let’s Tech” presentations in the AAPEX TV studio during the event. The new section will showcase many of the technology products and services that are having an impact throughout the supply chain and in the day-to-day business of retailers, WDs and automotive service professionals.