ASA Management & Tech Service Repair Training Now Includes I-CAR Class for Collision Repair
“Vehicle Technology & Trends 2016,” taught by veteran instructor Ed Staquet, will help students gain insight into repair procedures for several 2016 North American, Asian and European model vehicles.
Associations Urge Government to Protect Consumer Choice With Vehicle Technology
AASA and MERA are asking the U.S. Copyright Office to protect consumer choice by allowing the independent aftermarket greater access to software-enabled components and parts.
Industry Partners Show Support for ASA Regional Programs
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the Auto Care Association, and the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will partner with ASA to help build and sponsor programs.
AAPEX to Partner with ASA on Regional Training Events
The regional training program will address increasing demand for management and technical training.
Auto Care Association Appoints New President and CEO
Bill Hanvey will succeed Kathleen Schmatz, who is retiring at the end of the year after leading the association for 14 years.
LaMettry’s Collision Hosts First Responder Emergency Extrication Training Events
Over 2 nights, nearly 70 first responders from the Twin Cities participated in a unique, hands-on program designed to help save critical seconds when extricating victims in accidents involving complex, late model vehicles.
U.S. Aftermarket to Grow at Annual Rate of 3.6 Percent Through 2018
Total aftermarket sales predicted to grow from $246.7 billion in 2014 to $284.3 billion in 2018, an increase of nearly $38 billion over the four-year period.
Penske Opens New Collision Repair Center in Pennsylvania
New shop in Fairless Hills is company’s 18th North America truck collision repair center and second in the Keystone State.
Publisher’s Perspective: Make Mine Certified, Please…
Congratulations goes to Darin Morrison of Ankeny, Iowa, whose score on four different components of the collision category of the ASE certification test ranked him the highest in the nation this year.
NACE/CARS to Offer Aluminum Training, Collision Repair Executive Symposium
Revamped and expanded event to take place July 30 through Aug. 2 in Detroit.