Auto Care Association, IHS to Host Second Webinar
The Auto Care Association will host its second webinar on Aug. 17 with IHS Automotive as part of its Industry Analysis Webinar Series. The webinar will be led by Colin Bird, IHS’s senior analyst for automotive technology, who will focus on U.S. consumer sentiments and behaviors regarding the connected car. “The Auto Care Association is
Michigan Gov. Vetoes Aftermarket Parts Bill
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently vetoed House Bill 4344, legislation that would update regulations in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act with new language that limited the use of aftermarket parts. Under the legislation, aftermarket parts would have to be verified by a nationally-recognized automotive parts testing agency before being used. The Auto
Auto Care Association, AWDA Announce Scholarship Winners
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Auto Care Association have selected four students to receive the 2016 Auto Care Internship Scholarship. This scholarship program is designed to provide financial support to students pursuing internships across the country to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of auto care industry careers. Each recipient will
IHS, Auto Care Association Hosting Webinar Series
The Auto Care Association has teamed up with IHS Automotive to present a new Industry Analysis Webinar Series. The series will feature industry experts discussing issues facing the automotive industry. The first webinar in the series – “A Decade of Change – Lightweighting the Key to Compliance” – will be presented by Michael Robinet, managing
Early Bird Registration Open For Women’s Board Summer Conference
There are less than three weeks left to register with the early bird discount for the Women’s Board 2016 Summer Leadership Conference, July 27-28 at The Westin Indianapolis in Indianapolis. The special pricing ends July 1. Some of the event’s featured speakers include: • Rhonda Waters, M. Ed, Waters Learning and Development, speaking on emotional
Auto Care Association Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2016
The Auto Care Association has elected new officers and board members for 2016-2017, effective July 1, 2016. The Auto Care Association’s elected officers of the Executive Committee include: Chairman, Michael Klein, Las Colinas Investments Vice chairman, Mark Finestone, AutoZone Inc. Treasurer, Todd Hack, The Gates Corp. Secretary, Cal Wilkins, tascosalesreps Vice president, Scott LeProhon, NAPA
Auto Care Association Releases Online Publications for 2017
The Auto Care Association has released the Digital Auto Care Factbook 2017 and the DigitalAuto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2017. The factbook includes updated industry benchmarks and information on trending market segments, their components and key analytical takeaways, the Auto Care Association said. New and updated information in the 26th edition includes: “Key Economic
Auto Care Association Disappointed in Overtime Ruling
The Auto Care Association is disappointed in the Department of Labor’s final rulemaking on overtime pay regulation, the association said. The final rule, effective Dec. 1, 2016, increases the salary threshold for overtime eligibility to $47,476. The association previously submitted comments against an overtime increase. “This unprecedented, industry-wide reclassification of a significant portion of our
Auto Care Association Developing Telematics Education Campaign
The Auto Care Association unveiled plans to create an education campaign on telematics and the connected car for consumers, policymakers, and the industry during a board of directors meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla. “Our association has identified telematics as its number one priority, and the leadership has authorized the resources necessary for us to step
Automotive Content Professionals Network Hosting Conference
The Auto Care Association’s segment community the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) will hold its 43rd Knowledge Exchange Conference in New Orleans, La., May 15-18. The four-day event will feature key industry leader presentations, awards ceremonies, a vendor trade show, a town hall, and professional development sessions. Industry executives participating at the event include: Stan
Auto Care Association Working to Develop Heavy Duty Truck Product Information Standards
The Auto Care Association is contacting with Pricedex Software Inc. to develop heavy duty truck product information standards through a comprehensive research project. Auto Care Association, joined by its Heavy Duty Distribution Association segment community and parts manufacturer subject matter experts, seeks to develop a best practice to assist in the identification and dissemination of
YANG, AWDA Award Scholarships
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) have awarded 10 young auto care industry professionals scholarships to attend the Auto Care Association’s Spring Leadership Days in Bonita Spring, Fla., May 5-7. Each scholarship recipient was awarded $1,000 to attend the conference through the Next Step Program. Scholarship recipients will
