AAPEX To Host NASTF Session On Vehicle Cybersecurity
As automakers work diligently to design hacker-proof technologies into new vehicles, independent service technicians may worry they could lose system-access gains they have made in the past decade. These challenges and concerns of vehicle cybersecurity will take center stage during a panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:15 p.m., as part of the NASTF
New MAHLE TechPRO Scan Tool To Be Demonstrated At NACE | CARS In Detroit
MAHLE Service Solutions will hold demonstrations for its new TechPRO diagnostic scan tool during NACE | CARS 2015 in Detroit. The demonstrations will be conducted by leading technicians, Bogi Lateiner and Donny Seyfer, at 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on July 23, and 5:15 p.m. on July 25 at the MAHLE Service Solutions booth No.
ASA Announces Scholarship Award For Young Technicians Symposium
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the recipient of a scholarship worth almost $1,300 to help a young service repair professional enhance his technical skills by attending the Young Technicians Symposium at this year’s NACE | CARS Expo & Conference. ASA’s board of directors created the scholarship and financed it out of their pockets
NACE | CARS Announces Return Of The Technology & Telematics Forum
Organizers of the CARS and NACE events have announced the return of the Technology & Telematics Forum (TTF). In its second year, the forum will provide a deep-dive into the future of shops and an overview of emerging technology for the industry. Sponsored by Auto Alliance and ASA, the 2015 program will feature an enhanced
Maylan Newton, Bob Greenwood To Lead CARS Service Repair Leadership Forum
CARS, the premier event for automotive service professionals, has announced the involvement of Maylan Newton, CEO and senior director of ESi, and Bob Greenwood, president/CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Center Ltd., in the inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum (SRLF). Newton and Greenwood will moderate and deliver training at the forum on July 24 during the
ASA Hosts Auto Industry Discussion On Technology, Telematics Issues
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted a roundtable discussion on Friday, Feb. 6, concerning the impact of emerging technologies – including telematics – on all sectors of the automotive industry. Attending the meeting, held in Irving, Texas, were more than 60 individuals representing every segment of the automotive industry. Among the attendees were representatives of
MAHLE Service Solutions Introduces TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool At AAPEX 2014
MAHLE Service Solutions announced TechPRO, a new, versatile, software-based, laptop or tablet-enabled diagnostic scan tool at AAPEX. “At its core, the TechPRO diagnostic scan tool was produced to help professional technicians quickly analyze, diagnose and repair today’s sophisticated computer-controlled vehicles. It is designed to help technicians work smarter, not harder,” said Max Dull, general manager,
AASA/MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council Hosts Open Discussion On Service Professionals’ Needs
Gary Keyes, Donny Seyfer and Diane Larson, independent repair shop owners, engaged in open discussions at the 2014 General Meeting of the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), held on Nov. 3, just prior to the official opening of the Automotive Aftermarket
NASTF Meeting Tackles OEM And Aftermarket Topics Of Today, Tomorrow
The NASTF meeting, held twice annually at locations where technicians gather, is a studio event broadcast internationally on the association’s YouTube channel and is available there as a recorded event for future viewing.
ASA Board Of Directors Installed, New Initiatives Discussed During Annual Business Meeting In Kansas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual business meeting March 6 at the Sheraton Overland Park near Kansas City, Kan. The event included an open meeting of the board of directors, a swearing-in ceremony of the new board, and a reception for ASA members in attendance immediately following the meeting.