The organizers of NACE | CARS announced they have made a significant expansion of exhibit space for this summer’s trade show floor plan to meet demand. NACE | CARS meetings, co-located events, and conference sessions are taking place August 9 – 14 in Anaheim, Calif. and the trade show expo will take place from Thursday, […]
NACE Releases Conference Program Details
The complete conference program, including the session and training details for both NACE and CARS, has been released for the 2016 event, taking place August 9 – 13 in Anaheim, Calif. The program features new developments, including the introduction of programs for heavy duty vehicles, expanded business management training and OE involvement, and the return […]
MSO Symposium Agenda Announced
Details have been announced for the 2016 MSO Symposium, taking place during NACE | CARS on Thursday, August 11 in Anaheim, Calif. program will cover business growth, M&A, private equity, insurance and industry trends, management-focused topics, industry trends and market intelligence. Sponsors of the event include Car-O-Liner, Axalta, AkzoNobel, Arrowhead Insurance, AudaExplore, and Celette. Now […]
NACE | CARS Announces Destination Tour Schedule
The organizers of NACE | CARS announced details for destination tours during the event being held August 9 – 13 in Anaheim, Calif. These tours have been organized to give attendees the opportunity to experience historical automotive venues, as well as top regional attractions, at a reduced rate while in town for NACE | CARS. […]
American Honda Joins ASA as Corporate Member
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced American Honda is its latest corporate member. Corporate membership provides an opportunity for companies to expand their relationships with ASA and its leaders in the collision and mechanical repair segment of the industry. Gary Ledoux, assistant national manager for American Honda, said about its new membership in ASA, […]
I-CAR Class Added to ASA Training Event in Pennsylvania
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), with the support of ASA Pennsylvania, has put together a robust training program, taking place in Philadelphia at the DoubleTree Airport Hotel April 8 – 9. The event will bring a full day management session dedicated to shop owners and managers on Friday and service repair training to the technicians […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for April 25-27 in Washington, D.C.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its annual business meeting April 25-27 at The Westin Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va., near Washington, D.C. The event will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Monday evening, April 25. All ASA members are invited to attend an open board meeting Tuesday, April 26, from 8 […]
ASA-Supported Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Bill Passes NH Senate
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that New Hampshire Senate Bill 436, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-24, was passed by the Senate on March 3. The bill, that is supported by ASA, requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts. Any […]
ASA Opposes Illinois Storage Legislation
The Automotive Service Association is encouraging automotive and collision repairers to oppose Illinois House Bill 6169 (HB 6169). Introduced by Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack, HB 6169 would require vehicle storage providers to send a certified letter detailing their rates to the vehicle lienholder before imposing fees. It also states that the lienholder must have […]
Registration Open for NACE | CARS Show in California
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that attendee, expo visitor and exhibitor registration is now open for its NACE | CARS 2016 trade show being held in August in Anaheim, Calif. Information on registration and accommodations are available online. The industry-led committees overseeing the development of sessions have helped identify the best speakers and trainers […]