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."
By Mike Holfeld - Investigative Reporter ORLANDO, Fla. - Click on a website or app, schedule a time for your vehicle's car repair and a professional mechanic will show up to your home or office to do the job. It’s true, no…
TechForce Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Techs Rock Awards, celebrating the nation’s most accomplished transportation technicians.
Breaking up is hard to do… and there are no easy answers! This article will give you the four sides of a business break-up in addition to some resources for the legal aspects. In researching this topic, I couldn’t help…
The FOUR Aspects of Breaking Up a Business Financial Legal Emotional Social
Include in Your Dissolution Plan A timeline for what will happen when, and up through the formal dissolution and final tax return. Tasks that must be performed during the process. Don't forget to include an independent valuation of the business.…
Executives from the largest and most influential collision repair facilities in North America were in attendance for Monday's MSO Symposium at the Mandalay Bay.
"In the wake of shuttering more than 45,000 service bays across the U.S. between 2008 and 2013, Vehicle Dealers have repositioned themselves in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) market, with many using innovative strategies centered on quick service. "As service bays generate…
