Executive Interview: Fletcher Lord III, President Of Crow-Burlingame
Fletcher Lord III represents the fourth generation of the Crow family to help lead Crow-Burlingame, a Little Rock, Arkansas-based parts distributor that celebrated its 100th anniversary in April. Lord III, a great-grandson of co-founder Bob Crow, was named president during the company’s centennial celebration in Little Rock, coinciding with several other executive appointments that signal the next chapter for the venerable parts firm.
AAPEX Attendees To Compete In Virtual Vehicle Challenge
Attendees are invited to virtually install parts on a vehicle and compete for the best time during the Virtual Vehicle Challenge.
2019 Women Of The Year Award Winners Announced
The Women of the Year Awards include the “Auto Care Woman of the Year,” “Auto Care Woman of Excellence” and “Female Shop Owner of the Year,” which annually recognize the outstanding female contributors making a difference in the automotive industry.
AAPEX 2019 Offers Technology-Driven Programs For Service Professionals
AAPEX has officially designated Nov. 7 as Service Professionals Day, during which specific programs and exhibitor demonstrations and training will be offered for this industry segment.
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Installation Of Unsafe Used Tires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new used tire law, which forbids the installation of unsafe used tires on vehicles in the state.
Right to Repair On The Ballot In Massachusetts
According to a report in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, supporters of the initiative petition say it would “update” a state law that requires car manufacturers to share diagnostic and repair information with vehicle owners and independent repair shops.
MEMA, AASA Host Data Access Policy Panel On Capitol Hill
The panel discussion, “Who Owns Your Car’s Data,” was held at the Capitol Visitors Center. More than 20 legislative staff members and industry leaders attended. A lively question-and-answer period was held after a 45-minute panel discussion.
Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Introduced In Louisiana
ASA asks Louisiana repairers to contact state legislators in opposition to HB 546.
YANG Announces 2019 Leadership Conference Speakers, Opens Applications For ‘Five For Five’ Rapid-Fire Session
In addition to the featured keynote speakers lined up for this year’s YANG Leadership Conference, attendees are invited to participate in the conference’s second-annual “Five for Five” sessions, a platform for YANG members to deliver rapid-fire style presentations on relevant professional development topics while sharpening their public speaking skills.
Massachusetts Right To Repair Coalition Takes On Vehicle Data In New Bill
The bill would require new vehicle manufacturers to equip their vehicles with “an inter-operable, standardized and open access platform across all makes and models that is capable of securely communicating all telematics vehicle data in a standardized format via direct data connection to the platform.”
