Technology & Telematics Forum addresses repairs today & technology to come
The future of successful repairs for vehicles of the future lies in one phrase — sensors, sensors, sensors.
Features
Technology & Telematics Forum: Peer-to-peer sharing models gaining traction
(Note: This article first ran on SearchAutoParts.com) By Krista McNamara/Content Channel Director, ABRN & Motor Age TROY, Mich. — There is a new model challenging the need for vehicle ownership. Ethan Wilson, senior government relations manager…
Photo Gallery: 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum - Troy, Michigan
ASA, in conjunction with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, provided shops an incredible learning opportunity focusing on the latest trends here Thursday, Sept. 12. during its 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum.
Audio Interview with Judi Haglin, AutoInc.'s September 2019 'member profile'
https://soundcloud.com/user-710183274/audio-interview-with-judi-haglin-autoincs-september-2019-member-profile Colorado shop owner Judi Haglin enjoys keeping America "On the Move" by making magic happen every day in her shop. Her daily balancing act involves customers with different stories, vehicles in for different…
Unique fundraising campaign: Auto repair shops across country seek to end breast cancer
During the month of October, Autoworks in Kittery, Maine – an ASA member-shop – and more than 100 other Independent auto repair shops across the U.S. will be raising funds for a breast cancer vaccine.
Consumer Reports: GM recalls almost 3.5 million SUVs & pickups for brake problem
By Keith Barry / Consumer Reports General Motors is recalling almost 3.5 million SUVs and pickup trucks because their brakes may suddenly become difficult to use, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency has been investigating…
Reader's Digest: 10 car sounds you should never ignore
By Morgan Cutolo / Reader's Digest No, ignoring it probably won't make it go away. You’re driving down the road when all of a sudden, you hear a rattling, grinding, or even a hiss. These noises can indicate all kinds…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Vehicle surge on U.S. roads
"Despite a modest downturn in 2019 new car and light truck sales through the first half of the year (less than 2%), the number of light vehicles in operation (VIO) is surging after no growth for six years following the…
Elite launches new online peer groups for shop owners
Elite has announced that the company will now be offering online peer groups for shop owners through an all-new service: Elite Synergy Groups. Elite says that their Synergy Groups have been designed to help shop owners access the guidance, support…
Newspaper: 2 million Ram trucks now recalled amid worries of tailgates opening unexpectedly
By Eric D. Lawrence / Detroit Free Press More than 2 million older Ram trucks have been recalled because of defects that could lead their tailgates to open unexpectedly. The latest announcement is an expansion of a recall from this spring, but the…
Fixing your car? National average is $400 a year
By John Goreham / BestRide.com A new poll conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Ally Bank has determined that, on average, Americans spend about $397 per year on vehicle maintenance and repairs. The poll took a five-year view of…
Blog (Maryann Croce): Solution to the auto industry 'silo'
I’ve been in the auto industry for over 20 years. As a shop owner and a coach, I’ve spoken with hundreds of people in the industry who are frustrated over the following. Technician shortage/wages…
It's today! ASA’s Technology & Telematics Forum to feature automakers, insurers & more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Automakers and others are transforming the automotive industry with new vehicle technologies. As motor vehicle technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial that automotive repair shops have the latest in vehicle technology trends, data access policy and…
ASA member-shop owner to serve on ADAS Technology panel at national event
ASA member-shop owner Frank Leutz, host of the Wrench Nation Car Radio Talk Show, is slated to participate as a panelist at a forum on ADAS Technology in early November at AAPEX 2019 in Las Vegas.
Report: 'The cost of charging a Tesla — and how it compares to gas vehicles'
By Andrew Sendy / Home Solar Journalist The debate rages on about whether or not driving an electric vehicle is really a cost-saving measure worth entertaining. Tesla electric cars have brought electric vehicles into the mainstream, but their popularity has…
ASA backs effort: Industry asked to assist El Paso family after mass shooting
ASA is supporting an effort to come to the aid of a family who lost a son and his wife during the recent mass shooting that left 22 dead in El Paso.
3 national trade groups - including ASA - respond to opinion piece urging veto of OEM repair procedure legislation
Three national auto repair trade groups - including ASA - have joined to submit a response in opposition to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner John Elias' recent opinion piece in favor of Gov. Chris Sununu vetoing OEM repair procedure legislation.
Kelley Blue Book names 2019 'vehicle retirees' with closeout deals & new 2020 models 'worth the wait'
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're on the hunt for a bargain on an outgoing model or eagerly anticipating the hottest new car to come, now is an exciting time to be…
