The Auto Care Association kicked off its new partnership with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) by hosting a seven-person delegation of rising political leaders from Australia in Washington, D.C. on July 23. Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey hosted a dinner for the delegation, also attended by Auto Care Association […]
OEM and Aftermarket Parts Suppliers Testify at U.S. Commerce Department Hearing
Representatives from Auto Care Association, Automotive Body Parts Association, Certified Automotive Parts Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association testify against imposing broad-based tariffs on imported automobiles and parts. Among a full day of testimony by executives from more than 40 auto industry businesses and associations, representatives of both OEM and aftermarket parts testified […]
Automotive Groups Urge White House Not to Impose Tariffs on Imported Autos and Auto Parts
Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket companies join together in opposition to higher tariffs. Seven automotive industry groups representing vehicle manufacturers, dealers and both OEM and aftermarket suppliers have joined together to urge the White House to not impose higher tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. The groups include: Alliance of Automotive Manufacturers American Automotive […]
Auto Care Association Testifies In Support of Copyright Exemption for Auto Repairers and Tool Providers
With access to diagnostics increasingly important for auto service and collision repair industries, association testimony before U.S. Copyright Office calls for expanding the copyright repair exemption beyond vehicle owners. Should also include telematics. Yesterday in a hearing before the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington, D.C., Auto Care Association Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Government […]
Registration Open for 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference
The Auto Care Association announced registration is open for its 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference. The two-and-a-half day conference will be held on May 16-18 at the Fairmont Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. The deadline to register is April 20, 2018. The PBES Conference is an annual educational event that brings together […]
Al Gaspar, Former President of AAIA, Passes Away
Al Gaspar, industry icon and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 25. “Al was one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “When Al walked into […]
Auto Care Association, ETI Support Data Access Amendments to Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
The Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) have announced support for the vehicle data access and control amendment that was included in the U.S. Senate Bill 1885 (S1885), the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act. The amendment sponsored by Senator James Inhofe, R-Okla., requires […]
Auto Care Association Petitions for Expanded Copyright Exemption for Vehicle Repair
Calls for the U.S. Copyright Office to expand consumer exemption in Digital Millenium Copyright Act to include repair service providers. The Auto Care Association has submitted a petition with the U.S. Copyright Office to expand the current exemption provided to consumers under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) when accessing encrypted software for the purpose […]
Auto Care Association Launches Emerging Technologies Committee
The Auto Care Association announced the formation of its Emerging Technologies Committee, a new standing committee comprised of staff, member volunteers and external stakeholders who will spearhead research and development for vehicle network interfaces, vehicle connectivity and connected aftermarket devices, all on behalf of the independent auto care industry. “Wireless technology and data collection are […]
Auto Care Careers Job Board Adds Google for Jobs Support
Employer listings on job board will appear in Google for Jobs Auto Care industry talent can now find relevant jobs to them, including those listed on the Auto Care Association’s job board directly in Google search thanks to the launch of Google’s new job search engine, Google for Jobs. Auto Care Association fully supports Google’s […]