The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will host a virtual edition of its annual AASA Technology Conference and will feature a panel of industry experts who will discuss the adoption of new vehicle technologies.
The connected car market is growing and if your shop is not following how to prepare for these vehicles, you might miss out on essential repair opportunities.
Shop owners and technicians say some of their biggest challenges are finding time for hands-on training, staying up-to-date with diagnostic advancements and vehicle technology and finding qualified and motivated technicians to work in the shop.
A survey finds that drivers are not comfortable with larger advances in technology, such as self-driving and electric calls, but say incremental advances have improved the driving experience.
Through this preferred partnership, CARS Cooperative members will be able to offer customers and insurance partners vehicle electronics diagnostic and calibration services for pre-repair and post-repair conditions.
While voice recognition remains the top complaint among car owners these days, overall complaints about high-tech audio systems, entertainment, navigation and communication declined for the third year in a row, according to J.D. Power.
Hyundai has used this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to express its desire to be the global leader in autonomous driving and the connected car.
