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Imagine if the vehicles of the future were friendly, and focused on you. That’s the vision behind Toyota’s Concept-i. Announced recenlty at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the groundbreaking concept vehicle demonstrates Toyota’s view that vehicles of the future should start with the people who use them. Designed by Toyota’s CALTY Design Research in Newport Beach, Calif., and with user experience technology development from the Toyota Innovation Hub in
San Francisco, the Concept-i was created around the philosophy of “kinetic warmth,” a belief that mobility technology should be warm, welcoming, and above all, fun. As a result, the concept was developed with a focus on building an immersive and energetic user experience. What’s more, Concept-i leverages the power of an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system to anticipate Concept -i Please Turn to Page 4
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rear deck project views onto the seat pillar to help warn about blind spots, and a next-generation head up helps keep the driver’s eyes and attention on the road. Even the exterior of the vehicle is designed to enable Concept-i to engage with the world around it. Yui appears on exterior door panels to greet driver and passengers as they approach the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle
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PartCycle Disrupts Auto Parts Industry with Used OEM Marketplace PartCycle Technologies sets new industry standards for accessibility, streamlined search and usability for quickly purchasing quality used auto parts on any device through its trusted e-commerce platform: PartCycle.com. "My search was going nowhere until a friend told me about PartCycle," says Melissa Bain, customer. "I pulled up the site, found used transmission options for my car, and felt empowered. I made the purchase and shipped it directly to my mechanic. He was impressed with the quality and installed it without issue. PartCycle made the whole thing super easy: I saved a ton of money and got back on the road!" [Watch Melissa's full success story here.] The three most common complaints for sourcing used auto parts online have been: search is confusing,
purchasing is difficult, and quality is unknown. Until now, even if a search was conducted online, a phone call was usually required to confirm the part was actually available and then complete the purchase. Too often customers haven't received the quality they need (or paid for) once the part arrives. PartCycle disrupts this "norm" by making it easy to search, compare, and purchase quality used parts in a single, simple-to-use, platform. No phone call needed. "We focus on quality, so not every used part makes it onto our platform," explains Andy Alonso, PartCycle Co-Founder. "We are transparent with our quality standards, dedicated to developing powerfully-simple technology and providing serious customer service. People to find what they need and can trust what they buy. It's that simple."
Through its national network of trusted professional salvage yards, PartCycle offers only the highest quality recycled Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts—meaning each part listed on PartCycle matches the automakers' requirements for fit, reliability and safety. Because PartCycle Sellers are professional automotive recyclers who pride themselves on quality and customer service, their parts could never be confused as having come from "junkyards." Good news for customers whose vehicles require collision or mechanical repair. "We know people need an easy, trustworthy solution for top-quality used parts, so that's all they'll find on PartCycle.com," says Alonso. "There is no question they have come to the best source for recycled auto parts online."n
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Seeking Alpha: AutoNation Indicates Own Parts Line To Be Mechanical — At Least For Now By John Huetter Though a company spokesman didn’t answer our inquiries on if AutoNation’s new branded aftermarket parts business will extend to collisionrelated items, the company’s statements to investors suggest the No. 1 dealership chain will sell bread-and-butter mechanical parts for now. Seeking Alpha transcripts of the past two earnings calls — one the same day, Oct. 28, 2016, as the company announced it would sell its own brand of replacement auto parts — describe both the parts planned for the near term and a confidence that AutoNation Precision Parts (and an AutoNation Auto Gear line of accessories) will pull in tens of millions of improved margins. According to a third-quarter transcript provided by the financial research and analysis website, CEO Mike Jackson told analysts that the company had started with batteries, wipers and filters. “So, what are the extensions that have immediate benefit to the company?” he said, according to Seeking Alpha. “Parts, because these parts, these AutoNation parts, are going to be available in our franchise stores, as well as the AutoNation USA stores, the benefit is immediate. We have significant batteries, wiper blades, filters already in there, and we are in negotiation with supplier for hundreds of more parts that will be available both in our franchise business and in the AutoNation USA
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“The benefit of that is immediate, both for the customer and for AutoNation. Of course, we will continue to offer OEM parts, and, of course, we will use them for all warranty work or all customer care work that the manufacturer pays for, but beyond that, we will offer our customers choices. And we think there’ll be a high adoption rate, just like we saw in the service contract. And, oh, by the way, we will then be able to have this supply of parts on a much better cost basis for our reconditioning in our USA stores and in the customer care aspect of our USA stores.” Eventually, the parts could number in the thousands, he said, though he didn’t say if these would extend to collision components. The company in October said it plans to add 18 collision facilities through openings or acquisitions within the next two years. “And then step by step, we’re in discussion with all the various suppliers where we lay the market opportunity, the value creating of what the consumer wants,” Jackson said in the 3Q transcript. “And you can see that expanding into hundreds of parts or it could be thousands of parts. But that’s going to be something that develops over the next several years, and it’s a little bit difficult to say how we’re going to structure all that from an operating and distribution point today, but we’ll find the optimal line and pursue it.”
Jackson also bristled at the term “aftermarket” to describe the company’s non-OEM offerings. “I resent the aftermarket term or whatever it is, it’s going to be AutoNation parts from outstanding suppliers with a brand that the consumer can trust,” he said. The company in October characterized the parts as “a high quality, competitively priced line of maintenance and repair parts.” “The new product line will be integrated into the Company’s reconditioning operations, as well as enable improved customer retention for retail service, wholesale parts and collision repair business units, including AutoNation USA,” the chain continued in the news release. “AutoNation Precision Parts was launched in the third quarter of this year in the Company’s existing stores, with the introduction of AutoNation branded batteries that feature an industry-leading free lifetime replacement guarantee. “AutoNation Auto Gear, the Company’s branded automotive accessory line, will offer auto accessories for lifestyle, appearance, protection, and vehicle security. AutoNation Auto Gear was also launched in the third quarter in the Company’s existing stores and will be available at each AutoNation USA AutoNation Please Turn to Page 29
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Southern Automotive Repair Conference Returns in Biloxi Jammed Packed with Workshops, Speakers, Discussions and Classes
By Mary Welch Attendees at the April Southern Automotive Repair Conference (SARC) will be able to get the latest and most important updates on the collision repair industry as well as visit exhibits, learn about new vehicle technologies, promote consumer safety and get tips about succeeding in the marketplace. The conference will take place Friday, April 21, and Saturday April 22 at the IP Casino, Resort & Spa in Biloxi, MS. Among the event’s themes include OEM Perspective, Status of Independent Shops, Training in a Hi-Tech Age and Innovative Resources. Conference hosts are the state auto body associations of Alabama (ALARISE), Georgia (GCIA), Louisiana (LACIA), Mississippi (MSCRA), and Tennessee (TCRA). They will have tables at the conference to provide information and help exhibitors and attendees get the most out of the experience. The conference’s master of ceremonies will be Robert McKenzie of Refinish
Distributors Alliance. The facilitator will be Mike Anderson of CollisionAdvice. The conference is jammed packed with workshops, speakers, discussions and classes all designed to cover everything from the latest technology to marketing, employee relations and maximizing a relationship with an OEM. In addition, Brad Mewes with Supplement will present a look at the current state of the industry, the role of Wall Street financiers, other industries that have consolidated, the future of collision repair, and strategies that smaller operators can use to compete in this environment. Mike Jones, a dynamic and inspiring presenter, promised to motivate and inspire levels utilizing tools to develop untapped potential. Mike, who is the conference’s keynote speaker, served six years in the U.S. Coast Guard, is an accomplished TV host and radio personality. He flew a helicopter for the Houston police, and was a four-time recipient of the Houston
Police Officer of the Year. He currently runs Discover Leadership Training in Houston, TX. Attendee check-in and registration starts at 11 a.m. on Friday with the conference and exhibits opening at 12:30 p.m. and closing at 9 p.m. There is a reception in the exhibit area from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition, there will be pre-sessions with Assured Performance and Sumach starting at 8 a.m., prior to registration. On Saturday the conference will begin at 8 a.m. with exhibits, demos, class offerings, conference presentation and prize giveaway. A continental breakfast will be served and lunch will be provided. General Admission is $40 online and $50 at the door and includes entry to the event, classes, and sessions as well as food and beverages, including drink tickets for the reception. All classes are included in the fee, except where noted.
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Buick Introduces All-New 2017 LaCrosse, Leaner and sleeker with effortless technology
The all-new 2017 Buick (33 mm) in the front and LaCrosse introduces the new 1.1 inches (28 mm) in the face of Buick, influenced rear, while the car’s width by the dramatic cues of the has grown only 0.4-inch (10 award-winning Avenir concept mm), creating a wheels-atunveiled at the 2015 North corners stance intended to American International Auto convey road confidence. Show in Detroit and inspired “It’s a sleeker design by a Buick concept from the that looks confident and mid-20th century. purposeful,” said Holt The LaCrosse features a Ware, exterior design direcnew grille design with a large tor. “Stretching the wheelopening distinguished by base, lowering the rooflithe return of a three-color – ne and making it slightly red, silver and blue – Buick wider creates a dramatic tri-shield insignia, accented effect that is enhanced by by wing-shaped elements set the design’s supporting against darkened waterfall elements such as the swept grille bars inspired by the 1954 headlamps.” Wildcat II concept. The signature sweepThe new LaCrosse’s expressive exterior design creates “The new LaCrosse is spear body-side design a new proportion for a more dramatic road presence. drop-dead gorgeous and sigelement has been reinnals the next phase of Buick’s terpreted in a modern international momentum,” fashion, enhancing the said Duncan Aldred, vice presicar’s sculpture. The split dent of Global Buick. “Its quietdesign gives the body ness, comfort and connectivside a greater perception ity were developed to set new of depth, while picking up standards in the segment, supadditional body lines for ported by technologies not an elegant, uninterrupted offered on competitors such flow from the front fenders as the Lexus ES.” to the rear. Offering greater efficienThe 2017 LaCrosse’s cy and more responsive hanbody lines are reinforced dling, the longer, lower and by a longer “daylight openwider 2017 LaCrosse is built on ing” – the portion of the a stronger yet lighter structure. upper body between the city and 29 highway for those models It is about 300 pounds lighter A- and C-pillars. They’re with AWD. Standard Stop/Start technolthan the current LaCrosse – largely due ringed with chrome, intended to add a ogy improves efficiency in stop-and-go to the use of press-hardened and hightastefully restrained premium accent to driving. strength steels. the body side. The new LaCrosse’s lower weight Other details blend form and funcNew face of Buick is also due in part to new lower mass tion. Outside mirrors are mounted on The new LaCrosse’s expressive sound-absorbing materials including a pedestals on the doors rather than the exterior design creates a new proportion lightweight dissipative dash mat in place corners of the front side windows. The for a more dramatic road presence. The of heavier noise-blocking pads that result design offers a greater field of view while front wheels have been pulled forward in a new threshold for Buick’s signature the mirror housings were shaped in the and the wheelbase stretched 2.7 inches QuietTuning. wind tunnel to help reduce wind noise. (65 mm), while the overall length is only The balance of the efficiency Aerodynamic considerations also 0.6-inch longer (15 mm). The dynamequation comes from a technologically drove the dynamic sweep of the decklid, ic proportion is further enhanced by a advanced, second-generation 3.6L V-6 which acts as a spoiler to make the most roofline that’s 1.6 inches (40 mm) lower engine paired with a new eight-speed of airflow over the LaCrosse. Deflectors in than the current model. automatic transmission offering an EPA The longer wheelbase is matched LaCrosse Please Turn to Page 27 estimated 21 city and 31 highway for by wheels pushed outward 1.3 inches FWD vehicles and an EPA estimated 20 10
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I-CAR®’s Josh Mcfarlin Named To ATMC Board Of Directors Recently, ASE (Automotive Service Excellence), announced the new slate of board members for the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC). Josh McFarlin, I-CAR’s Director, Curriculum and Product Development, has been named to the Automotive Training Managers Council’s Board of Directors. McFarlin will be serving his first threeyear term and bringing his automotive and technical training experience to the ATMC board. ATMC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of training and professional development within the transportation service industry. The addition of McFarlin to the ATMC board allows the organization to benefit from his experience driving innovation in I-CAR’s collision repair education and knowledge programs. McFarlin has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and is in his fourth year as I-CAR’s
Director, Curriculum and Product Development, where he leads the product development team in the creation of all training materials and works with the rest of the I-CAR leadership team to develop and refine growth strategies for the organization. Prior to joining I-CAR, McFarlin was Curriculum Manager at Raytheon Technical Services Company for eight years, and has served as a Service Engineer for both Audi AG and Ford Motor Company, and as Heavy Line Technician and Team Leader at Greenway Ford in Orlando, Florida. “I have been a member of the ATMC organization for a number of years and I have watched the membership grow to nearly 200 members strong,” McFarlin said. “I am excited to bring my experience to the table and contribute to the growth of the organization for the betterment of automotive training in our industry.” Chris Chesney, Senior Director,
Customer Training, Advance Auto Parts – CARQUEST Technical Institute is the new chair of the ATMC Board. Other officers of the eleven-member board are Treasurer Ron Kato, Technical and Body Training Manager, Toyota Motor Sales North America; Secretary Tim Zilke, President and CEO, ASE; Past Chair, Holly Gerke, Director of Technical Training, Penske Truck Leasing, and David Milne, President of ATMC. Jim Boyd, Manager of Fleet Technical Services, Southeastern Freight Lines; Jim Geopfrich, Manager, North American Market, NAPA AutoTech; Ken Benson, Training Field Ops Manager, Subaru of America Training; Laura Lyons, President, ATech Training, and Glenn Dahl, Manager, Technical Operations, Bridgestone Retail Operations round out the board. For more information about the Automotive Training Managers Council visit www.ATMC.org, and for more information on I-CAR visit www.I-CAR.com.n
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Benchmark Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram One of 387 FCA US Dealerships to Earn Customer First Award for Excellence FCA US LLC announced that 387 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships including Benchmark Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Birmingham have earned certification as 2017 Customer First Award for Excellence winners. These 387 dealerships succeed the inaugural group of 124 dealerships who earned their certification in 2016. By achieving this elite status, these FCA US dealerships will be recognized by consumers as leaders in customer sales and service experience. The winning dealerships touch 24 percent of FCA retail sales volume in the U.S. "Our dealers are striving to not just improve the customer experience in their facilities, but to become the industry leaders in customer satisfaction on both the sales and service sides of the business," said Al Gardner, Head of Dealer Network Development, FCA – North America. "We now have triple the amount of winning dealerships that may proudly market themselves as Customer First Award for Excellence achievers. Consumers will know that they are in a Customer First dealership from the logos, but more importantly, they will experience the evolution of these elite stores." FCA US created the Customer First
Award for Excellence with its dealer partners and J.D. Power to improve customer satisfaction with Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships in the United States with a specific focus on the sales and service experience, employee training and facility condition. Mopar congratulates Customer First dealers who have demonstrated an elite commitment to serving customers throughout the entire life of their vehicles," said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar). "Mopar shares their unwavering commitment to their customer-first philosophy, and we'll continue to support them through an extensive portfolio of authentic parts and accessories, innovative service lane technology, such as wiADVISOR, and the full dedication of our technical and training staff." All 2,600 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships are eligible to pursue and earn this prestigious award on an annual basis. Dealerships must
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Florida Auto Body Shops, Vehicle Owners Meet With State Consumer Services Head By John Huetter A group of Florida auto body shops and two vehicle owners recently described to the state’s Consumer Services commissioner some of the safety and financial concerns they saw in various collision repair and insurance practices. “It was a great meeting,” Gunder’s Auto Center owner Ray Gunder said Monday of the more than hour-long discussion with Republican Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam. “… We had shops from all over the state.” Topics included recycled and aftermarket part quality, short-pays, and shops taking shortcuts and “leaving dangerous repairs,” Gunder said. Two consumers shared their stories of “very poorly repaired” vehicles, according to Gunder, which helped reinforce that the issues were legitimate, not complaints from “a bunch of crybaby shops.” “He was very interested in hearing
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TITAN's Legendary Innovation Leadership Continues with Cutting-Edge Towing, Utility and Driving Aids In 2016, the Nissan TITAN XD shook up the highly competitive fullsize pickup segment in the United States and Canada with a bold design and capabilities that staked out a unique position in the segment between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty entries. Aggressive Style, Smart Utility The 2017 TITAN halfton builds on the foundation of design innovation established by the original Titan full-size pickup, including bed and cab features that are now industry standard, and the rugged workhorse sensibility of the new TITAN XD. The TITAN half-ton has the same aggressive style of the TITAN XD, but is built on a completely separate chassis and is about a foot shorter in wheelbase (139.8 inches versus XD's 151.6 inches). At 228.1 inches in length, it is 14.7 inches shorter than the larger TITAN XD (242.8 inches). TITAN and TITAN XD share the same cabs, and both offer similar ruggedness, durability and innovative interior, bed and driving aid features. The TITAN half-ton's exterior design was created at Nissan Design America in La Jolla, Calif. The design's focus on improved aerodynamics (an approximate 10 percent reduction versus the previous-generation Titan) incorporates a front spoiler, roof and tailgate spoilers, front tow hook hole cover, underbody covers, rear tire wind deflectors and a seal between the cab and bed. The TITAN half-ton also includes an Active Grille Shutter, which helps reduce drag by closing the grille opening behind the radiator when a large amount of airflow is not needed (based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and air conditioning system pressure). Available exterior features include LED headlights and taillights, signature Daytime Running Lights, puddle lamps, and step rails for cabin and bed entry/ exit. www.IneedOEMparts.com
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Daimler And Uber Join Forces To Bring More Self-Driving Vehicles On The Road Daimler and Uber recently announced an agreement on their intent to cooperate on the supply and operation of self-driving vehicles. Under the terms of the cooperation Daimler plans to introduce self-driving vehicles also on Uber's global ridesharing network in the coming years. Daimler is the first auto company to join with Uber as it opens up its platform for manufacturers to introduce their own self-driving cars. With its new corporate strategy entitled CASE – which stands for "Connected", "Autonomous", "Shared & Services" and "Electric" – Mercedes-Benz Cars is marking out the cornerstones for its future success and the reshaping of mobility. This agreement is the next step into the future of shared and autonomous driving. Daimler is a pioneer when it comes to self-driving vehicle technologies. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the world's first series-production vehicle to be awarded a
test licence for autonomous driving in the US state of Nevada. With its Highway Pilot system, Daimler Trucks is now the world's first truck manufacturer with plans to develop an autonomous driving system for use in commercial vehicles. Uber has assembled a strong self-driving engineering group with its Advanced Technology Group, which is testing self-driving vehicles on the road in the US. Uber's Otto division is also working on self-driving trucks. And Uber has valuable experience that comes from running a ridesharing and delivery network across 74 countries. Each company will benefit from the other's industry-leading capabilities in research and development of autonomous driving and network operations. "As the inventor of the automobile, Daimler aims to be a leader in autonomous driving – one of the most fascinating aspects of reinventing mobility," said
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PartsTrader and Nexsyis Integration Simplifies the Workflow for Collision Repair Users Nexsyis and PartsTrader have released an integration between the two platforms that significantly streamlines the workflow for collision repair facilities using both applications. Nexsyis users should contact Nexsyis Support (NexSupport@nexsyis.com or 888-222-7008) to enable the PartsTrader integration. “Consolidating the PartsTrader parts procurement activities within Nexsyis Collision is a major time saver for us, and has helped us to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time,” said Wade Snook, shop manager at Car Craft in Bethany, OK. “The integration has made managing the administrative aspect of day-to-day business so much
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2016: A Year Of Progress For I-CAR® In 2016, I-CAR® achieved doubledigit growth in shops and technicians trained, rolled out new products and services, and forged new industry partnerships, all in an effort to better serve the collision repair inter-industry. The not-for-profit organization, which delivers education, knowledge and solutions across the industry ecosystem, saw its total numbers of Gold Class® recognized shops rise to 4,277, a 16.5 percent increase over 2015. The total number of Gold Class shops and those on the Road to Gold™ increased 22.7 percent over the previous year, and I-CAR trained 70,706 students in total, up 12.8 percent. “None of this happened by chance,” said I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne. “We have listened closely to the industry, our customers and our volunteers and instructors. Five years ago, we built a robust strategy with the objective to improve all we do, to grow, and to increase our relevance. The increasing impact we are having across our industry shows that our strategy is working.” The new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training™ curriculum was launched in 2016, with 26 existing courses rebranded to form the initial portfolio at mid-year, and seven additional new courses were recently launched. More model-year specific courses will be
released in the fall of 2017 and each year thereafter. I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support (RTS) portal continues to grow. RTS puts solutions for technicians, appraisers, shop owners and managers at their fingertips. Just two years after its launch, a survey by Collision Advice/ CRASH Network found that RTS is the number two source used for collision repair technical information, behind only ALLDATA. RTS also rolled out the first-ever OEM Calibration Requirements Search portal at the end of 2016. I-CAR’s Welding Training and Certification™ also saw dramatic increases in 2016. The number of welding events increased 71.6 percent and the number of welding students increased 60 percent in 2016. The I-CAR Professional Development Program™ - Education Edition (PDP-EE) saw dramatic growth in 2015. The curriculum package provides the latest in training materials for schools and students. Launched in 2012, PDP-EE is now used in 604 schools around the country, up 51.9 percent from 2015. In 2016, I-CAR announced a number of high-impact joint initiatives with ASE for the benefit of technicians, students, schools and the industry. ASE now recognizes I-CAR
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benchmark quietness. The 3.6L is General Motorsestimated at 305 horsepower (227 kW) and 268 lb-ft of torque (363 Nm); and it’s matched with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 LaCrosse also features extensive active and passive safety including: Ten standard air bags – including two knee air bags for front passengers Front Pedestrian Braking, which alerts drivers to and can automatically apply the brakes for pedestrians detected directly ahead in some driving conditions Lane Keep Assist, which provides gentle steering wheel turns – and Lane Departure Warning alerts, if necessary – to help drivers avoid crashes due to
unintentionally drifting out of their lane Automatic Park Assist, which helps the driver parallel park/perpendicular park by automatically steering the vehicle into a detected parking space while the driver applies the brakes Adaptive Cruise Control Forward Automatic Braking Forward Collision Alert Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert Rear Vision Camera Safety Alert Seat. “We’ve blended sophisticated technologies and advanced safety systems to offer a more enjoyable and engaging driving experience,” said Aldred. “It’s a rewarding sedan for those who seek luxurious appointments, style and quality.”n
AutoCareCareers.org Connects Military Veterans to Auto Care Industry Jobs For military veterans who have returned to civilian life and are deciding which career path to follow, a career in the auto care industry may be the answer. The Auto Care Careers online resource center at www.autocarecareers. org helps connect military veterans with available job opportunities in the thriving $356 billion auto care industry. Comprised of over 500,000 businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and repair shops, the auto care industry employs over 4.5 million people in a wide variety of roles from engineering, sales and finance careers to manufacturing, supply chain and technician positions.
"Veterans have proven their commitment, drive and skill through their honorable service to our country. They bring valuable military experience to the workforce and the auto care industry is always looking for qualified leaders to help keep Americans on the road," said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association. "We salute our veterans and invite them to join our dynamic industry. It's easy to create a free account on the Auto Care Careers job board and there's the option to indicate military status." Auto Care Careers is an easy-tonavigate, centralized career website that features a robust job board with a wide
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