Auto Care Association, ASE Recognize 2016 World Class Technicians
Of the more than 840,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 12 individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2016 World Class Technician Award. Each year, the Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the annual test administrated by ASE.
Registration Now Open For University Of The Aftermarket Online Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 10 online courses that will begin May 16 or June 27. These semester-long, online courses enable industry professionals to sharpen their professional skills and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that can be applied toward their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) designation.
Auto Care Association And CARE Testify On Telematics
The Auto Care Association and the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) issued a statement recently applauding the Rhode Island House Legislature for considering legislation (HB 7711), which would require car companies to provide car owners with the ability to control where information transmitted by the vehicle telematics system is sent.
Save The Date: Women’s Board Summer Conference Taking Place In July
The Car Care Council Women’s Board will hold its 2016 Summer Leadership Conference from July 27-28 in Indianapolis.
ASA Expands Regional Event With Pennsylvania Branch; Adds I-CAR Collision Repair Class
The Automotive Service Association, with the support of ASA Pennsylvania, has put together a robust training program, taking place in Philadelphia at the DoubleTree Airport Hotel April 8 – 9. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, bringing a full day management session dedicated to shop owners and managers on Friday and service repair training to the technicians and service advisors on Saturday.
Make Education A Key Component Of Your National Car Care Month Plans
As today’s vehicles have become more technologically advanced, educating your customers thoroughly about auto care will help them better understand all the data that is now available on their dashboard. Seeing the term “oil life” displayed on an in-car screen may mean different things to different people. Helping your customers clearly understand will go a long way to helping them be more proactive when it comes to vehicle maintenance.
FBI, NHTSA Roll Out PSA On Vehicle Cyber Threat Risks
The recently released PSA says threat actors can remotely attack a car’s electronic control unit through the use of vulnerabilities in third-party devices connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic ports.
Register Now For ToolTech 2016, April 25-28 In Monterey, California
The Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference is an 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. ToolTech focuses solely on automotive-related tool and equipment companies and the individuals at the forefront of the industry and technological advances.
Southeast Community College Wins ACDelco Social Media Challenge
The contest challenged GM ASEP students across the U.S. to produce creative social media content to inspire other students to consider careers as automotive technicians. The winning school receives prizes, including ACDelco gear and automotive tools.
Auto Care Careers Recruitment Guide Now Available
The guide is divided by audience segment, including millennials, recent graduates, career and technical education students, and military veterans. Each section includes recommendations for engaging that particular audience with information on what they may be looking for in their career, along with relevant data and successful case studies.
ASA’s Annual Business Meeting Scheduled For April 25-27 In Washington, D.C.
All ASA members are invited to attend an open board meeting on Tuesday, April 26. The meeting will be followed by a recognition luncheon and the swearing-in of the 2016-’17 board of directors. Dan Risley, ASA president and executive director, will deliver a state-of-the-association address. ASA members also are invited to participate in Lobby Day on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, April 27.
Best New Products From MACS 2016 Trade Show Announced
An impartial panel of the automotive press determined four winners from the new products featured at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide Trade Show, which took place Feb. 12 at the Caribe Royale Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
