Industry News 66
Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Connected Car
The Auto Care Association’s Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has just hosted another great webinar; this one was on “Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Vehicle Connectivity.” Michael Blicher, of MCBNETWRX, began his presentation with this – “What if each vehicle were connected beyond telematics, connected to each other? That next big thing is […]
This Repair Shop Owner's Unconventional Response to the Recession
If you’re working in the auto care industry and haven’t yet come across Audra Fordin, you might be living under a rock. Audra’s a rare breed – she’s a female mechanic who owns her own shop, Great Bear Auto Repair, in Flushing, NY. Her “Women Auto Know” program, to empower women drivers, has earned Audra […]
Challenges & Trends in the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket
Today, the Auto Care Association hosted a fascinating teleforum on the auto care industry called “Top Business Challenges for 2016 and How to Solve Them” with the following panelists: John Washbish, MAAP, President & CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Mark Seng, MAAP, Global Aftermarket Practice Leader, IHS Automotive Malcolm Sissmore, Sales Director, Delphi Products & […]
Our Favorite Cars at the LA Auto Show
Fresh from a couple of days displaying at the LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo, Openbay couldn’t resist the opportunity to ogle the beautiful cars at the LA Auto Show. Here are a few that intrigued us, some of which we’d have loved to have driven right off the show floor and into the LA […]
LA Auto Show Sneak Peek
This week, Openbay displayed at the LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo, within the Nokia Growth Partners’ Innovation Zone. We explained Openbay, gave demos of OpenbayConnect, and had a great time. Following the show, we hit the LA Auto Show’s first press day. Below is a sneak peek at some of the ones that caught […]
Openbay In Vegas: Pics from the SEMA Show Floor
This week, Openbay’s founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, was out in Las Vegas for AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo), a trade show co-owned by the AASA (Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association) and the Auto Care Association. Conveniently for gear heads, that show runs at the same time, and just a short walk away from SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s […]
Love Cars? No Need to “Turn a Wrench” to Thrive in the Auto-Care Industry
Here at Openbay, we’re car fans. We love driving them, dreaming about them and watching car movies. Working in the automotive aftermarket service industry, we’re lucky to do what we love – help to keep everyone’s wheels in great shape, so they can get back on the road and enjoy life. If you’re a car […]
What's Next for Connected Car Technology?
We just got back from a Connected Car Meetup, hosted by Vinli and KPMG. They talked about how close we are to the Jetsons, why Apple is the new Lexus, how even jalopy drivers can enjoy the latest technology. The Connected Car conversation was led by the following: Leila Shin, Directory of Strategy at KMPG’s […]
Survey Says: Worthless vs. Useful Vehicle Technology
Are you the kind of person who has an iPhone, but who’s never tried working with Siri? Maybe you’re also the type to drive a snazzy new connected car, but who will leave the technology idle. Despite the fact that many of us are regulating our home temperature with Nest, or hopping around town in […]
