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News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsEvent NewsEventsInternational News SEMA announces expected safety measures
October 1, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Attendees of next month’s SEMA Show can expect to be fully masked while indoors, organizers announced. But safety measures stopped short of matching those of AAPEX, which is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test. SEMA issues a…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsInternational News ASA Northwest, MWACA join forces
September 30, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The largest affiliate of the Automotive Service Association in the U.S. has signed up with a new group and changed its name. The Automotive Service Association of the Northwest will be changing its name to Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA),…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDs Must-see events at this year’s AAPEX
September 8, 2021 by
AutoServiceWorld Staff
Heading to AAPEX in Las Vegas in November? Here are some key events taking place. Be sure to mark these events off in your calendar. AAPEX has announced a new Keynote Buyer Panel discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with top…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship Registration ending soon for ASE
August 30, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Those planning to register for ASE certification tests are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The reminder, ASE said in an announcement, is so they can be sure…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCovid-19Event NewsEventsInternational News AAPEX will require vaccinated attendees
August 27, 2021 by
Adam Malik
One half of the biggest automotive aftermarket events of the year has taken a major step forward in ensuring attendee safety. SEMA, meanwhile, is still considering its options
News Association NewsEconomy and PoliticsJobbers & WDs What’s on the aftermarket’s wish list for the upcoming election?
August 25, 2021 by
Adam Malik
With an election just weeks away, topics like ensuring access to vehicle data and industry investments will be top of mind for aftermarket professionals when speaking with candidates. “The theme of right to repair now, as part of this election,…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEventsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements When can the aftermarket expect normalcy? One expert’s guess…
August 18, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket is in for at least another year of uncertainty and increased prices, according to an industry observer. A culmination of issues — ranging from lack of shipping containers to rail congestion to changing consumer habits to the…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Only use an OEM scan tool? No, say three groups
August 12, 2021 by
Adam Malik
In response to recent industry commentary that automotive repair and service shops should only use original equipment manufacturing scan tools, three prominent industry groups put out a joint memo against the position. The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsPeople & Profiles Who will lead the ACC this year
August 5, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Jennifer Holland will take the reigns of the Automotive Communications Council for the upcoming year. The ACC announced that Holland, from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will serve as president, with John McGrane of ACME Manufacturing serving…
News Association NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements AASA webinars to tackle supplier challenges
July 29, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The supply chain is going through some tough times these days and a series of webinars from the supplier association will look at helping to alleviate concerns. A new six-part series from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) starts Aug.…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship Reminder from ASE: Renew your subscription
July 28, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) is reminding automotive service professionals to renew their subscriptions on the ASE Renewal App. Introduced last year, the app extends ASP’s A1-A9 certifications without stepping foot in a test center. More than 10,000…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCharity & Fundraising University foundation dishes out most scholarship cash ever
July 27, 2021 by
Adam Malik
It was a record-setting year for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation handed out $706,250 in scholarships in 2021, all with the goal of helping build a strong and knowledgeable workforce. Recipients will be attending a two-year or…