Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, D.C.
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report April 29 at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Marcus Jadotte, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, was
NACE | CARS 2015 Details Announced
Registration is now open for NACE | CARS 2015 including all sessions, conference programs and the expo. Attendees can visit NACEexpo.com or CARSevent.com for more information. Hotel registration has been open and bookings are filling at more than double from 2014. Visitors are encouraged to book their rooms soon. Event organizers say this year’s program offers even more training and
AAPEXedu To Spotlight Technology
The 2015 AAPEXedu program will spotlight telematics, vehicle systems technology and the technology used to operate a business to help service professionals, warehouse distributors (WDs), retailers and manufacturers stay ahead of the curve. AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting
AAPEX Unveils New Logo
AAPEX organizers have unveiled a new, progressive logo for the event as the first step in transforming the brand to reflect it as the premier, global automotive aftermarket event that keeps attendees ahead of the curve when servicing today’s high-tech and highly sophisticated vehicles. With an established and experienced 25-plus year history, AAPEX is the
Register Now For ToolTech 2015
The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) says it is finalizing its speaker lineup for ToolTech 2015, which takes place April 13-16 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Downtown Austin, Texas. The event is being built around this year’s theme, “The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges.” Information and technology play a key role in the
Proactive National Car Care Month Plan Could Lead To More Business
As gas prices continue to drop, consumers will have a few more dollars in their pockets to spend on essentials, like vehicle repair and service. Getting customers to spend some of those dollars in your shop should be one of your goals this spring. With National Car Care Month on the horizon in April, there
Order Car Care Guides For National Car Care Month In April
The Car Care Council reminds shop owners, counterpersons and technicians to order the popular Car Care Guide in time for National Car Care Month in April. Available in English and Spanish, the recently-redesigned Car Care Guide can be easily ordered by visiting the Car Care Council website at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. “With National Car Care Month right
‘The Group’ Leadership Meets To Chart Growth Strategy
A strategic planning session for the recently formed Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) was held Feb. 9-11 in Costa Rica. The Group was formed through the merger of the Pronto and Federated program groups with a goal to maximize effectiveness through a combination of efforts and resources. With a focus on continued collaboration, the
Vehicle Manufacturers’ Privacy Principles Fail To Adequately Provide Consumers Control Of Their Car’s Data
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers released “Consumer Privacy Protection Principles,” which are intended to provide car owners with a set of principles regarding the sharing of the personal information available over vehicle telematics systems. While the Auto Care Association applauds the car companies for taking
Import Insights: Kia (November 2014)
Kia Motors America Announces Best-Ever Third Quarter Sales After posting the best first-half performance in company history, Kia Motors America’s momentum continued with record third quarter sales, including 40,628 units in September, up 6.9% over the same period last year. As Kia celebrates its 20th anniversary in the U.S., the fast-moving brand continues to grow
