The race to produce all electric cars is on.

In this article, we’ll briefly cover the basics of wheel alignment angles as an aid for new technicians, followed by an overview of the need to consider how wheel angles affect ADAS (advanced driver assist systems) and the concern for ADAS recalibration following a wheel alignment job.

Ford Motor Co. plans to use Google’s Android operating system to power its vehicles’ display screens, starting in 2023.

General Motors says it will offer 30 all-electric models globally by mid-decade, with 40% of its U.S. models going all-electric by the end of 2025, as part of a recently announced plan to "become carbon neutral" by the year 2040.

Current ADAS systems not only help in the decision-making process for drivers. They also force shop owners and service technicians to make decisions. Edwin Hazzard explains more in this Auto Service Professional exclusive.

Performing thorough vehicle inspections can grow your shop's revenue and when done right, will make customers happy. There are several things that you should not overlook when examining vehicles.

As part of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) initiative to provide live and virtual education to the automotive industry, SEMA is issuing a call for speakers for the SEMA Show, the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and the association’s year-round virtual education program.

President Donald Trump has signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides additional relief for small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19, into law. The act includes an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program.

According to the latest data from automotive industry research firm IMR Inc., 91% of independent auto service facilities have reported a drop in revenue this year, driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

With 2020 drawing to a close, it’s time for you to work "on" your business, not "in" your business, according to auto service industry expert Jeff Morgan, who shares practical, profit-generating action items that will set your operation up for a successful 2021.

“The Auto Care Association supports any provisions that help provide relief-funding to small businesses,” says Gabrielle Hopkins, the association’s vice president of federal affairs, in response to the recent announcement of a national $908 COVID-19 relief proposal that earmarks $288 billion of Paycheck Protection loans and other supports for small businesses.

The leaders of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association are supporting federal legislation that would replicate the win provided by voters in Massachusetts in last month’s ballot issue addressing vehicle data.

What does a Joe Biden White House mean for the automotive aftermarket? Auto Service Professional recently caught up with Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, for the Auto Care Association, to find out. In this exclusive, he discusses possible scenarios in a number of areas.

The Auto Care Association today announced a new event, Auto Care Connect, “which will serve as a unique, annual event for association members, spanning the full spectrum of the auto care industry,” according to association officials.

A number of newspapers have endorsed “Question 1,” the item on Massachusetts’ upcoming ballot that if passed, would preserve independent auto service shops’ access to telematically  transmitted repair and diagnostic data.

Fall has arrived. The change of seasons means a change to business for many shop owners. This also is the time when many start thinking ahead strategically for the next year. One question that always seems to be top of mind with shop owners is what to do with your labor rate.

Shops that don’t necessarily specialize in diesel engine repair and maintenance need to do their homework to stay abreast of both previous and current diesel engine control systems in order to service their light truck/towing customers. Here we’ve included a selection of various tips and tricks to help you get your feet wet in the diesel light truck market.

The Car Care Council suggests four quick and easy website updates in advance of Fall Car Care Month in October.