The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that this year’s CARS event will include the inaugural Auto Alliance Innovation, Technology & Telematics Forum. The event will take place Friday, Aug. 1 at the Cobo Center in Detroit.
The forum will feature a panel discussion titled, “Where is Vehicle Technology Headed & What Does It Mean for Sustainable Transportation, Vehicle Owners, and the Modern Repair Shop?” with top industry leaders participating, including:
- Frank Weith, general manager, Connected Car Services with the Volkswagen Group of America
- Eric Berkobin, vice president, Engineering, of Verizon Telematics
- Roger Saul, Ph.D., director, Vehicle Research & Test Center at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Additional automotive industry leaders
The forum will also include a special guest speaker, a workshop targeting case studies and other presentations for the automotive repair industry. Breakfast, lunch and a morning break are included.
“We are excited the Auto Alliance is sponsoring this Technology Forum. Independent repairers will hear firsthand about new technologies and what lies ahead for our industry,” said Donny Seyfer, ASA chairman-elect. “Attending the forum is an investment in the future of your shop and career.”
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