Autonomous Vehicles And Safety Technology
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in an event of my own that was a mixture of Jurassic Park and the Jetsons. The Motor Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (MEMA) presented a Ride-and-Drive in Washington, D.C. where repair industry professionals, policymakers and manufacturers of cutting-edge vehicle safety systems got a chance to glimpse into the very near future.
Remote Diagnostics On Cars: The Future, or Future Headache?
When I talk to technicians and shop owners about “remote diagnostics,” I find that there are many different levels of understanding as to what that term means. It’s clear that for many, the perception is that remote diagnostics means the ability to read codes. Well, if that is all we are talking about, it is true that a number of cars can generate a health report that includes things like DTCs, mileage and oil life.
Vehicles and Cyber-Security: The Secret Handshake
There are a few folks who are making the future instead of trying to predict it. I had an opportunity to talk with one of them. I hope his insights help us understand the complexity of rethinking an industry from the inside out.
MAHLE Service Solutions Will Feature TechPRO Demonstrations By Leading Technicians During VISION 2016 In Kansas City
The TechPRO diagnostic scan tool is now available exclusively through NAPA Auto Parts through April 30, 2016. It was engineered so technicians have a faster and easier way to diagnose and repair a vehicle by using their current Windows-based tablet, laptop or desktop computer, making it unnecessary to buy or lease extra hardware.
Automotive Technology: LiDAR And Car Vision
Innovation is happening on multiple fronts in the ADAS vehicle development world. This has caused many who, only last year, were predicting mainstream use of this technology to occur around 2025 to lower their predictions to “much sooner.”
A High-Octane Offense In An Industry That Continues To Accelerate
If you need validation for the amount of time you spend daily working “on” your business, look no further than the next televised game of your favorite professional basketball team. There, you’ll witness how a “high-octane” offense energizes the team, engages the audience and drives excitement levels to new heights, becoming a major contributor to another game in the “win” column.
Welcome to the Future: Are Your Networks Protected?
For those of you who do not know me, I will give you a quick download on my background. I have been playing with cars for 40 years. I work in my family’s business, Seyfer Automotive, Inc., founded in 1961. We diagnose, repair and maintain late-model vehicles, as well as a large number of cars
Staying Ahead of The Curve In The New Year
The new year always brings new challenges as we resolve to set and reach new goals, like working both harder and smarter to stay ahead of the competition. And, just like you and your techs have to continuously fine-tune your skills through training and continuing education, the staff at ImportCar has been working to stay
ASA Co-Hosts Second Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
On Dec. 2, the Automotive Service Association (ASA), ASA-Midwest and the Missouri Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP-MO) held the second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum. Attendees heard presentations from a number of automotive safety experts, shared their own experiences with safety inspections and collaborated on strategies to improve public awareness of the importance of
Automotive Service Association Announces Regional Management, Technical Training Programs
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new initiative designed to bring management and technical training to several regions of the United States in 2016. First up, ASA has scheduled a training event for February in Orlando, Florida. This event will be held in conjunction with ASA’s newest affiliate: ASA-Florida. Program details, including date,