Auto Care Association Offers Free Teleforums on Telematics - Tire Review Magazine

Auto Care Association Offers Free Teleforums on Telematics

The Auto Care Association Manufacturers’ Rep Council is offering a series of free one-hour teleforums to promote the business growth of its members.

The Auto Care Association Manufacturers’ Rep Council is offering a series of free one-hour teleforums to promote the business growth of its members.

The “Telematics: Threat or Opportunity?” teleforum on June 23 at 1 p.m. (ET) will focus on the idea that while technology can sometimes be seen as a threat to the auto care industry, it also holds new opportunities for companies.

The following panelists will be featured in the series:

– Colin Sutherland, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Geotab

– Dwayne Myers, co-owner, Dynamic Automotive

– Mike Fitzgerald, executive vice president and general manager, Equus Products, Inc./Innova Electronics, Corp.

Behzad Rassuli, senior vice president, strategic development of the Auto Care Association, will moderate the panel.

 

Topics of discussion during the teleforum include:

How will telematics technology affect the vehicle owner?

Why is it important for independent repair facilities to access telematics data?

What impact will telematics have on aftermarket parts and products?

Those interested in attending the teleforum or those who would like access to a recording of the teleforum can register here.

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