Annual Business Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
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Join us for this webinar hosted by the Auto Care Association Manufactures' Representatives Council.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Join the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council for their must-attend annual business outlook webinar. In this engaging panel discussion, industry thought leaders will share their perspectives on emerging technology trends and their implications for the auto care industry.
Discussion topics will include:
- A look at the current diagnostic ecosystem and the practical implications of the shift from a software vs. hardware-based environment
- Exploration of the impact growing vehicle technologies, such as ADAS and EV systems, has on the independent repair shop and what that means for the industry at-large; and
- Insights into how AI is being used currently across our industry and thoughts on what’s next
Additionally, hear a government affairs update that will cover:
- An update on Right to Repair, including the REPAIR Act, and activities in Massachusetts and Maine;
- A look at how Auto Care Association is working to help your customers comply with Extended Producer, Responsibility laws.
- An update on what we are seeing as state legislatures move through their sessions.
Panelists:
- Eric Sponhaltz, vice president, sales and marketing, H&S Autoshot
- Bernard Tansey, co-founder, COO, Euro Clinic
- Jeff Jatcko, vice president, sales, Blue Ridge
- Donovan Ringo, director of state affairs, Grassroots, Auto Care Association
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