Auto Care Association’s Manufacturers’ Representatives Council to Host 2026 Business Outlook Webinar
January 22, 2026
BETHESDA, Md. – Jan. 22, 2026 – The Auto Care Association today announced registration is open for the “2026 Business 
Outlook Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities,” hosted by the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council. The annual webinar will take place Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. ET.
The engaging panel discussion will bring together industry thought leaders to examine emerging technology trends and their implications for the automotive aftermarket, offering timely insights to help businesses navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
Discussion topics will include:
- A look at the current diagnostic ecosystem and the practical implications of the shift from a hardware-based to a software-driven environment;
- Exploration of the impact that growing vehicle technologies, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicles (EVs), have on the independent repair shop and what that means for the industry at large;
- Insights into how artificial intelligence is being used across the industry today and perspectives on what’s next; and
- An update on right to repair.
This webinar’s featured speakers will include:
- Lisa Foshee, senior vice president, government affairs and general counsel, Auto Care Association
- Eric Sponhaltz, vice president, sales and marketing, H&S Autoshot
- Bernard Tansey, co-founder, COO, Euro Clinic
- Jeff Jatcko, vice president, sales, Blue Ridge
The discussion will be moderated by Scott Pletz, rep. chair, BMA.
Registration is required for this webinar’s attendance. Visit autocare.org/events to register for the webinar.