New AAIA/AASA Report Projects 3.4 Percent Industry Growth Through 2016
The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding an additional $32.6 billion to the economy. These and additional aftermarket growth figures are contained in a jointly produced Channel Forecast Model sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Individuals may now register to attend the 2013 SEMA Show. The annual trade show, which is open to industry professionals in the automotive specialty equipment market, is set for Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Automotive Service Association Makes Public Statement Regarding ‘Internal Issues’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its board of directors issued a statement recently reporting that ASA has been the victim of theft committed by a former employee. The individual was terminated with cause earlier this year, according to ASA, and following this discovery, two ASA executives have stepped down.
AASP-MN To Host ‘2013 Safety Compliance: AWAIR Workshop’
On Thursday, May 16, 2013, AASP-MN will host the “2013 Safety Compliance: AWAIR Workshop,” at its Roseville offices. The workshop will be offered from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Automotive Service Association Of Michigan Launches A Special ‘Members Only’ Community Website And Updates The Main Site
ASA-Michigan announces the launching of a new “Members Only” community website and the revamping of their main site (which contains a brief video about the community website). The community website has multiple folders that include a virtual library, people, groups, discussions, blogs and news.
GAAS 2013 Speaker To Help Attendees Take Advantage Of Today’s Social, Mobile, Digital World
Known as the “Strategy Diva,” Cynthia Cohen says it’s not time to rest in today’s digital world. Cohen, founder and president of Strategic Mindshare, will present “It’s a Social, Mobile, Digital World! Are You Taking Advantage or Letting Opportunity Pass You By?” at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
ASRW Moves To Two Expo Days, Three Education Days
Beginning with the 2013 event, Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) will become a two-day expo, with three days of education. The show floor will be open Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily. The ASRW Conference Program will take place Wednesday, Oct. 16, through Friday, Oct. 18, and the event remains at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Family Business Survival Session Set For GAAS 2013
Business advisor and speaker Susan Rounds says all business owners struggle with the “keep vs. sell” decision and that all businesses are in transition. Rounds, a senior vice president with Wells Fargo Wealth Management, says this transition can be by design or default.
Repair Shop Owners Ready To Tell Suppliers What They Need At GAAS 2013
Three Chicago area automotive repair shop owners are ready to help manufacturers and distributors understand what is important to them at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. “What Shops Really Need” is a panel discussion led by Ron Pyle, president and chief staff executive of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). His panelists are Bob Shanahan, owner of DuPage Tire and Auto, John Vallely, owner of McLean Auto Repair and Dave Walter, owner of Kehoe Automotive Center, Inc.
TIA Releases New Consumer Education Video
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) recently announced that the first in a series of consumer education videos has been released. Tire Safety Starts with Proper Tire Repair briefly explains why proper tire repair is necessary, as well as the basic guidelines, limitations and procedures for repairing tires.
Gates Corporation Pledges To Fund 10 $1,000 Scholarships For 2013
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee announces that Gates Corporation has pledged to fund 10 $1,000 scholarships for the 2013 GAAS scholarship awards.
Inspection, Maintenance Bill Introduced In Texas
The bill includes provisions requiring that the state inspection and maintenance program must apply to gasoline-powered vehicles between five and 25 years old. This would change the initial inspection from two to five years for passenger cars sold in the state and not previously registered in Texas or another state.