The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is rolling out it new membership program that announced as part of its updated Governance model that was finalized in November. A new non-voting Associate Member category has been created with automatic, no-fee membership status for Gold Class shops, Platinum technicians, Committee Chairs, and Career and Technical […]
Wholesale Vehicle Prices Up in December Compared to Previous Year
While up compared to 2018, wholesale vehicle prices were below November levels. According to KAR Global Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices, 2019 ended with average wholesale prices dropping for the seventh month in a row. Though some of this decline reflects seasonal patterns, it may also be indicative of used vehicle […]
AASP/NJ Meeting Shop Features Employment Law Updates
In response to recent employment law changes in the Garden State, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought in David M. Bander, Esq., executive director, Policy Office New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to provide shop owners with the tools and information they need to run their businesses accordingly. […]
NASTF Finalizes Team Call Schedule
The National Automotive Service Association (NASTF) has finalized the schedules for its five volunteer Teams, Communications, Education, Vehicle Security, Service Technology, and Heavy Duty. Each team is comprised of NASTF members, representing various sectors of the automotive industry. The Communications Team is responsible for reporting on NASTF activities and progress while soliciting feedback regarding service […]
New Book Helps Collision Repair Frontline Leaders Inspire People
Authors John Stuef and Amy Bradshaw announced the release of their book, From Doing to Leading: Your Guide for Inspiring People on the Front Lines. “The book is written for the ‘doers,’ the frontline workers in the collision repair and service industries who are out there every day running their shops and doing their best […]
ASE Announces New Officers for 2020
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2020 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Bobby Bassett, North American National Training Manager, Gates Corporation. Mark Polke, Manager of Sales and Consulting, Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch LLC, is Vice Chair; Brad Pellman, President, Pellman’s Automotive (Boulder, […]
U.S. Average Length of Rental Up in Fourth Quarter of 2019
Southwest region sees largest increase during the quarter. For the fifth consecutive quarter, the average length of rental (LOR) increased across the U.S. The latest data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows average LOR for the fourth quarter of 2019 landed at 13.1 days in the United States, an increase of .4 days compared to Q4 2018. […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference May 4-5
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) posted the schedule for its Annual Business Meeting & Conference. The 2020 event will be held May 4-5 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas. The schedule of events includes: Monday, May 4 8 a.m. – noon – Classes Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch/Keynote 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 […]
CCAR Webinar Tomorrow Features Costs of Workplace Injuries
The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) and Tuning in to Safety author Tony Martin are partnering for an informative webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29th at 7 p.m. EST. Many business owners lack awareness of the magnitude of the costs related to a workplace injury. The direct costs are expensive by themselves but the indirect […]
Cadillac to Roll Out Enhanced Super Cruise with Automated Lane Change in 2021 Models
An enhanced version of the Super Cruise driver assistance feature will be introduced starting on the 2021 Cadillac CT5 and CT4 and followed by the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Among the enhancements will be automated lane change functionality, which will allow the hands-free system to change lanes on compatible highways when requested by the driver […]
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