ASA hosts second Technology and Telematics forum at NACE | CARS

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted the second Technology and Telematics Forum in Detroit, Mich., in July. The forum consisted of several segmented discussions focusing on topics such as connected cars, third-party applications and government regulations. Attendees heard from experts representing entities from across the automotive industry and the federal government including:

• Bob Gruszczynski, Volkswagen
• Dan Selke, Mercedes
• Bob Stewart, General Motors
• Chetan Patel, General Motors
• Al Lustre, GM Information Technology Innovation Center
• Katul Patel, GM Information Technology Innovation Center
• Harlan Siegel, LAUNCH Tech
• Udi Naamani, Fusepoint Solutions
• Nathaniel Beuse, NHTSA
• Bernie Porter, Mahle

In conjunction with the forum, ASA hosted a roundtable discussion of aftermarket and manufacturer representatives. The group discussed priorities for automakers and repairers, as well as potential opportunities for collaboration. This meeting was the most recent in a series of dialogues beginning with last year’s Technology and Telematics Forum.

The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive service industry.

ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. To take advantage of the many benefits of membership in ASA, please visit www.ASAshop.org or call (817) 514-2900.

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