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.
AASP-MN First Platinum Sponsor of Industry Workforce Initiative
The goal of the initiative is to ensure a future workforce for Minnesota’s automotive service industry by raising awareness and recruiting young people into post-secondary automotive education programs (collision and mechanical) and industry careers.
IIHS Opens Expanded Testing Facility Dedicated to Crash Avoidance
The $30 million expansion includes a 5-acre covered track, one of the largest fabric-covered structures in North America, which will allow testing to continue rain or shine.
National Automotive Service Task Force Appoints Committee Co-Chairs
Jessie Korosec of the Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) and Valerie Sullivan of American Honda will serve as the 2015-2016 co-chairs of the NASTF Communications Committee.
I-CAR Adds Nick Notte to Leadership Team
Notte will lead the Accounting and Finance, Data Services, Information Technology, Project Management and Lean Process Improvement teams.
NACE | CARS Improves Over 2014, Eyes Bigger Growth for Anaheim in 2016
Automaker and industry support already lined up for NACE | CARS 2016 in Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 9-13.
Utah Auto Body Association to Hold 2nd Annual BBQ and Car Show
UABA anticipates over 50 custom cars this year at the event. Judges are picked from the association and trophies awarded for many categories.
ASA Announces Scholarship Award for Young Technicians Symposium
The winner of this year’s scholarship is 23-year-old Artur Bercan, who works at Larson’s Quality Automotive Service in Peabody, Mass.
WIN Honors the 2015 Most Influential Women
The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the Collision Repair Industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment to excellence.
Women’s Industry Network Announces Location Change for Annual Conference
The conference will now take place at the Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C.