Blog: Cash or Crime?
There are lots of reasons a customer would like to pay cash for a repair. Maybe it’s a minor collision repair that they don’t want to turn into their insurance company. Or perhaps it’s an individual who always wanted a…
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New tech in collision repair touches every aspect of business
The computers on wheels we call cars today are bringing a new age of collision repair. Technology touches every aspect of the collision business and if repairers don’t take advantage of it, OEMs and even software companies may force it on the industry.
Companies partner to test self-driving parcel delivery
CHANDLER, Ariz., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnTrac, the parcel logistics company, today announced a partnership with Boxbot, a last-mile logistics and automation startup founded by veteran Tesla and Uber engineers, to test a new system that reimagines the way e-commerce packages and…
Associated Press: OnStar alerts Florida cops to baby trapped in hot car
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Associated Press) — A vehicle assistance company helped save a 1-year-old Florida girl after her mom passed out inside a hot car. OnStar vehicle alerted the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office that there was…
How a San Antonio shop owner prepared to retire early & why he’s not doing it any time soon
By John Clark / AutoInc. Contributor SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Gustavo Macharro recalls his mother telling him her secrets of success: “Work hard and learn as much as you can, so that…
FleetOwner: 'Michelin, GM to launch airless tires for passenger vehicles by 2024'
By Catharine Conway / FleetOwner.com MONTREAL. Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles…
CNET: 'Lyft & Aptiv have completed 50,000 self-driving car rides in Las Vegas'
By Kyle Hyatt For the last couple of years at CES, Lyft and Aptiv have made a big deal about offering rides in their self-driving BMWs. We've done it a few times, and the cars seemed perfectly competent. What we kind of forgot is that…
Waze & Arrive unveil enhanced trip planner for stadiums & venues
CHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Waze and Arrive are making it easier for people to get to concerts and sporting events through an enhanced Trip Planner feature called “GamePlan.” The feature is meant as a way to help fans get…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Porsche anti-lock brake system light on
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Chevy truck knock sensor issues
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Fusion's new key will not program
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
Photo Contest: 'Best Waiting Area' - Do you have a favorite?
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The entries are in for last month's photo contest for "Best Waiting Area" in an auto shop. The judges are taking a look - and the winners will be announced soon. Until then, do…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Integrated channel surge
"The Integrated channel dominates two-step product distribution in the car and light truck U.S. aftermarket. "Integrated distribution has significantly outperformed the overall car and light truck aftermarket over the past five years, expanding its light vehicle product share. The Integrated…
AAA: 5 ways to know you may need brake repair
Know the five warning signs that it may be time for brake repair service. In each of the listed cases, AAA recommends taking the vehicle to a qualified auto repair shop (www.aaa.com/autorepair) for inspection and service. A professional inspection will…
KUKUI receives strategic growth investment from SSM Partners
ROSEVILLE, California (June 4, 2019) - Kukui Corporation, the maker of the All-in-One Success Platform®, a market leading digital marketing solution for the automotive aftermarket industry, announced today that it has secured $27 million in Series A funding. The strategic growth…
Registration now open for upcoming MSO Symposium in Las Vegas
The 8th installment of the MSO Symposium will be taking place on the Monday before the SEMA show, November 4th, in Las Vegas, ASA has announced.
Missouri anti-vehicle safety inspection language added to additional legislation
A bill that would have repealed a requirement that motor vehicles be inspected before being licensed has died in the Missouri legislature.
AutoInc. seeks submissions for 2019 Top 10 Websites Contest
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, June 3, 2019 – If you are an ASA member and have a cool website, you should let our judges take a look and decide how it stacks up against other sites. ASA and its official…
