AMI Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the members of its 2009-2010 board of trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM,
Legislative Lowdown
Federal – The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill that would remove the federal antitrust exemption from the insurance industry. In repealing the exemption, the Insurance Industry Competition Act would give the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to apply antitrust laws to anticompetitive behavior by insurance companies
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2009
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 16th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on May 2. The graduating class of 2009 had 75 automotive service professionals who earned the AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits. The continuing education offered by the Institute helps automotive service professionals
AMI Celebrates 20th Anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), which offers more than 1,000 approved courses, a faculty of 260 accredited instructors and the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Its programs have attracted 177,000 enrollments throughout North America. The Institute was founded 20 years ago based on the concept that there was
Right to Repair Act Reintroduced in Congress
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, which would require car companies to make the same service information and tools capabilities available to independent repair shops that they provide their to their franchised dealer networks, was reintroduced into Congress on April 22. “By guaranteeing access to vehicle repair information, we can empower consumers and
Right to Repair Act Reintroduced in Congress
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, which would require car companies to make the same service information and tools capabilities available to independent repair shops that they provide their to their franchised dealer networks, was reintroduced into Congress on April 22. “By guaranteeing access to vehicle repair information, we can empower consumers and
CONSOLIDATOR REPORT: New Jersey Shop Cut by Chrysler, Texas Shop Changes Hands
The Detroit Three’s ongoing troubles hit home for at least one body shop this month. Tally’s Chrysler Dodge and Auto Body in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is closing due to dealership cutbacks ordered by Chrysler. APP.com reported that 25 body shop and service employees were laid off at Tally’s last week, and the dealership, which
Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Two New Board Members
Nancy Ng and Denise Casperson have both been elected to the board of directors of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN). Ng is the manager of insurance services and business development for Central Canada for PPG Canada. She has extensive experience working with not-for-profit organizations and has also served on WIN’s membership committee. Casperson is the