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NASTF Spring 2012 General Meeting Notice |
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Written by Bob Chabot
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Saturday, 04 February 2012 00:00 |
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 MEETING NOTICE
NASTF SCHEDULES SPRING 2012 GENERAL MEETING
Changes are pending for the aftermarket
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will hold its Spring General Meeting on April 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm (PST) in Palm Springs CA. Visit NASTF.org for the meeting agenda and/or more information.
During this meeting, besides regular business affairs, several presentations will be shared, with discussion following.
Bill Hill, the co-chair of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Interior Climate Control Standards Committee will talk about the upcoming requirements for the new refrigerant, R-1234yf. Learn what it means to to shops and technicians.
Worldwide Environmental Systems will talk about I/M testing programs nationally, especially the upcoming California BAR requirements.
Tony Molla, ASE vice president of Communications, will talk about ASE's Industry Education Alliance — an idea to bring AYES type programs to the aftermarket.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 08:01 |
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New Automobile Technology ... Sells, Connects, and it Has an Return on Investment |
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Written by Bob Chabot
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Friday, 03 February 2012 00:00 |
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 MULTIMEDIA
NEW AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY ... INNOVATES, REFINES & AMAZES
Embrace it or hate it, new technology impacts all of us and our customers
New technology means innovation; it prompts changes in how we manufacture, service and interact with vehicles. and it can empower progress and opportunity. Performance, connectivity, safety, the environment and more depend on it. Check out the following three videos for insights you can use.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 10:32 |
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Vision: Still Going Stong After 20 Years |
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Written by Bob Chabot
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:46 |
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 By Howard Pitkow, contributing editor
EDUCATION & TRAINING
VISION: STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 20 YEARS
The difference is the people who attend
VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2012 celebrates 20 years leading the industry this year. I recently spoke with Sheri Hamilton, who manages Vision for the Automotive Service Association (ASA) of Missouri-Kansas. This year's conference runs from March 8 to 11, 2012 in Overland Park, KS. Expect it to be extra special, This year’s event is extra special as Sheri and her staff have many exciting things planned to mark this milestone.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 19:04 |
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Modern Transmissions and Vehicle Security: Where's the TCU? |
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Written by Robert Beckmann
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Friday, 03 February 2012 16:06 |
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 By Robert Beckman, contributing editor
VEHICLE SECURITY
MODERN TRANSMISSIONS AND VEHICLE SECURITY: WHERE'S THE TCU?
Solutions sometimes have side-effects
How quickly things have changed. Wherever you look, vehicles are becoming more compact, with fewer connectors and electrical wiring than ever. Computer networking and more heat-resistant electronic components are making this possible.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 10:23 |
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Social Media ... Sells, Connects, and it Has an Return on Investment |
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Written by Bob Chabot
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 00:00 |
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MULTIMEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA ... SELLS ... CONNECTS ... and has a "ROI"
Is it time you leveraged the revolution?
The automotive industry somewhat late to the social media party, but has begun to recognioze and take advantage. Facebook, for example, now accounts for more than one of every five webpage views in the United States — more than 20 percent. The two generations following the baby Boomers — Gen X and Gen Y — make purchase decisions based on their social networks and digital referals. Check out the following three videos for insights you can use.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 18:57 |
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