From the Archives: An automotive defense attorney weighs in on the challenges facing repair shops with the widespread gain of autonomous features.

 Q8 e-tron should be available in the United States by the end of April 2023.

AEHRA will launch the first of its vehicles in 2025. 

Dirk Fuchs of I-CAR outlines training opportunities, educational resources and the innovative research being done at the new I-CAR Chicago Technical Center. 

Georg Bauer of electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy shares insights into a business model that takes a new approach to the EV customer market.  

This gallery includes some of the happenings captured on the final day of AAPEX 2022. 

The final day of AAPEX 2022 offered perspective on elements that impact the near future of the industry. 

Take a look at some of the moments captured on the show floor at AAPEX 2022. 

The 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo showcases opportunity in technology, tools and beyond as well as the power of women in this industry through Women in Auto Care. 

Check out some of the vehicles on display at the 2022 SEMA Show in the SEMA Electrified area. 

SEMA Electrified is an electric vehicle hub at the 2022 SEMA Show with various vehicles and exhibits on display. 

Get to know the market intelligence, target audience, and strategies behind some of the front-runners in electrified pickup trucks.

Sarah Amico of car haul company Jack Cooper details the current challenge of heavy electric vehicles and road weight limits.  

From the Archives: As the technology available in vehicles continues to rapidly evolve, the presence of telematic devices, which are designed to gather and share data from a car to optimize every aspect of its production, maintenance and overall lifespan, is becoming increasingly prominent.

The second day of the 2022 ADAPT Summit dove into the details of technician training and education as well as solutions for a variety of potential challenges in a shop environment. 

The ADAPT Summit began on Sept. 24 with a day full of topics that included everything from high-tech repairs to electric vehicles, ADAS and more. 

Aaron Stokes of Shop Fix Academy delivered the closing keynote address about aftermarket staying power on the final day of the 2022 ADAPT Summit. 

Mike Buzzard, partner at Schwartz Advisors, gave the opening keynote address at the 2022 ADAPT Summit. 

Thomas Tucker of the Auto Care Association discusses the importance of bringing all corners of the automotive industry together to tackle topics such as Right to Repair.  

From the Archives: Telematics, at its core, is about communication. It seems to make sense, then, that one of the largest conversations surrounding emerging telematics technologies in the collision industry focuses on communication with customers.

Darrell Amberson and Jason Zeise of LaMettry’s Collision share their perspectives on high-tech repairs, data, and preparing for the future of vehicle repair.  

Mike Buzzard of Schwartz Advisors shares his thoughts on how shop owners should approach new and emerging technology in their shops.

From the Archives: EVs are touted as being far cleaner than ICEs, but how much of that is actually true?

Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care and autotext.me shares his perspective on finding solutions for today’s unique industry challenges.  

Ross Colket, CEO of Colket Automotive Technical Services, explains why it’s important to prioritize technician training, technology, team management, and more.