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January 24, 2025
Driving Innovation: AI Working Group Charts Path for Automotive Aftermarket AI Adoption
On Dec. 4, 2024, the Emerging Technologies Committee (ETC) AI Working Group convened its second meeting to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive aftermarket. The meeting, led by Mark Seng – Predii, Ryan Frisch – Hunter Engineering, and Mike Tanner – Auto Care Assoc., set a clear agenda for empowering organizations to navigate AI implementation effectively.
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December 13, 2022
7 Facts the Aftermarket Needs to Know About ADAS
A large number of ADAS-equipped vehicles began exiting warranty in 2021, so the aftermarket is just beginning to see these vehicles. This is an opportunity for our industry as the aftermarket can be a less costly and more convenient option for collision repair shops, insurance providers and the consumer.
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November 23, 2022
3 Key Things You Should Know about Connected Vehicle Data Trends and the Automotive Aftermarket
Think about the vehicle you owned a decade ago vs. the one you drive today – even if it is the same make – there are significant detailed differences. From the interior design to the shape of the headlights to built-in WiFi, our preferred interactions with our vehicles are ever-changing. Today, our cars tell us when we are too close to the curb or merging in an unsafe lane, among many other things. Some can even drive for us! Can you believe that these features will only evolve over the next decade?
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March 23, 2022
Standardized Vehicle Communication Systems are Critical to Ensure Zero Emission Vehicles are Efficient and Allow Consumer Choice
The impact of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and electrification on the automotive aftermarket is a widely-covered topic. Adoption is driven by vehicle economics, availability of charging infrastructure, and consumer behavior.