As reported by Forbes.com... According to YourMechanic.com, here are the 15 most-expensive vehicles to maintain and repair over a 10-year period: Porsche 911 sports coupe/convertible: $19,600. BMW 640i Gran Coupe midsize sports sedan: $15,700. BMW M4 high-performance luxury sports coupe/convertible: $14,900. Lincoln MKS large…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks (R-Indiana), Tim Walberg (R-Michigan), and Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), the Congressional 5G Caucus held a briefing on “Cellular Vehicle to Everything: Leveraging 5G to Make Americas Roads Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient.”…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on “Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology.” The hearing will have witnesses from the National Transportation Safety Board…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Anna Eshoo and Zoe Lofgren (both California Democrats) introduced H.R. 4978, the Online Privacy Act of 2019. The legislation aims to protect individuals and restore trust in technology companies. Specifically, the bills establishes a Data…
KEYPORT, N.J. (11/18/19)––High-tech auto safety systems must be precisely recalibrated after vehicular collisions, and yet some drivers, insurers and body shop owners are unaware of this critical need, advises a veteran auto technician at Advanced ADAS Calibration Centers (AACC). “Advanced…
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - Japan’s Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) has said it is recalling 394,025 cars in the United States over a braking system defect, causing concerns that a brake fluid leak could potentially lead to a fire.…
For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang lineup with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV joining the sports coupe, convertible and special editions, featuring an all-new infotainment system and connected vehicle technology Mustang Mach-E embodies…
Jennifer Maher and the TechForce team have a big mission in helping the automotive industry find the technical talent needed now and for the future. One of those ways is to recognize those already working in repair shops across the…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a Nov. 20 hearing on the testing and deployment of self-driving vehicles that will include top U.S. safety officials, as Congress has struggled to pass legislation on autonomous vehicles. The…
Whether you're a new shop owner or have been a shop owner for decades there are lessons to be learned at each of the 5 stages of business. The key word being learned.
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- While showroom sales processes such as dealership personnel interaction with customers, working out the deal and vehicle delivery can drive future customer loyalty, higher satisfaction in online and shopping factors can often close…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that more than a year has passed since Ford and GM announced the strategic decision to end production of several popular small car models, the automotive experts at Edmunds have released…
"The light vehicle service bay population has declined over the past five years despite a 30 million surge in cars and light trucks on U.S. roads. "Nevertheless, the shrinking number of service outlets has managed to keep pace with the…
LAS VEGAS - Darrell Amberson and Roy Schnepper offer their thoughts and comments on the 2019 ASA MSO Symposium held Nov. 4 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Roy owns Butler’s Collision, an independent collision repair shop, and Darrell…
BANGALORE, India, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2018, the global Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) market size was $11 billion -- and it is expected to reach $58.6 billion by the end of 2025, with a CAGR of 27…
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“That’s for boys, not for girls” – a social stigma Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and Mattel are determined to change, and they are hoping that donating 50,000 toy cars can help. Kicking off for National STEM/STEAM Day, 50,000 young girls…
Everyone acknowledges the shortage of competent technicians and staff, in general, in this industry.
I often remind our team, that we are not so much in the car service business, as we are in the "transportation solution business."
