Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled by Senate Democrats
Five Democratic U.S. Senators have sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) requesting more stringent safety measures be inserted into Senate Bill 1885, or the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act.
Auto Care Association Pens Letter Urging White House to Reconsider Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
“Based on the fact that there are few parts necessary for the upkeep of a vehicle that do not contain significant amounts of steel and aluminum, this action will have a significant negative impact throughout the supply chain, including many small medium and small businesses and their employees that comprise the auto care industry,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association.
Registration Open for 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference
The theme of this year’s conference is “Leverage Disruption,” centering on “revolutionary concepts to help businesses thrive in the dynamic paint, body and equipment supply chain.”
Learn How to ‘Leverage Disruption’ at 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference
The theme of this year’s conference is “Leverage Disruption,” centering on “revolutionary concepts to help businesses thrive in the dynamic paint, body and equipment supply chain,” according to the Auto Care Association’s PBES community.
Auto Care Association Testifies in Support of Maryland Warranty-Rights Bill
The bill, H-434, would require automakers to provide notice to consumers of their rights under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, within 90 days after the purchase or lease of a new vehicle.
2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference Set for May 16-18 in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas – “The Live Music Capital of the World” – will be the site of the 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference.
Auto Care Association Announces Details for 2018 Trade Mission to Costa Rica
The Costa Rica trade mission is a business development opportunity designed to assist U.S. companies in the automotive industry with gaining firsthand market information and meeting with potential clients and partners.
Auto Care Association Releases 2018 State of Auto Care Report
The 2018 State of Auto Care report is a comprehensive resource of the industry’s key facts, most pressing issues and how the Auto Care Association is addressing them from every possible angle.
Auto Care Association Identifies Alibaba as Notorious Market for Counterfeit Auto Parts
The Auto Care Association submitted the comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in response to member complaints regarding the proliferation of online supply chains based in China that allow the online distribution of counterfeit parts.
Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Plan for 2018 Annual Conference
With the dates set for May 15-18 in Austin, Texas, this conference promises to be a departure from the past with a focus on leveraging disruption to grow your business.
Auto Care Association Launches Emerging Technologies Committee
New committee will spearhead research and development for vehicle network interfaces, vehicle connectivity and connected aftermarket devices, all on behalf of the independent auto care industry.
Auto Care Association Career Board Now Integrated with Google for Jobs
Anyone looking for a job in automotive service now can find Auto Care Association postings by using Google’s new job-search engine, Google for Jobs.
