The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has announced a full lineup of speakers and panel discussions ahead of its first-ever virtual experience event.

The Women of the Year Awards, given by the Women in Auto Care, include the “Auto Care Woman of the Year,” “Auto Care Woman of Excellence,” and “Female Shop Owner of the Year,” which annually recognize the female contributors making a difference in the automotive industry.

Women in Auto Care is extending the submission deadline for the 2020 Automotive Communications Awards with a new deadline of Oct. 2.

The Auto Care Association will host an executive industry briefing and a REV Talk session.

Representatives from the Auto Care Association and its membership met with James Owens, deputy administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to discuss the data access referendum that will be included as “Question 1” on the ballot for Massachusetts voters this November. 

With a spike in cases, shop owners should prepare for another hit to their businesses.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging members to send a letter to their senators to oppose a Clash for Clunkers program in the next COVID-19 stimulus legislation.

Two Auto Care Association award application deadlines are being extended to July 31.