AUTOCARE TACKLES THE BIG ISSUES

‘The Automotive Aftermarket in 2023 and beyond’ and more will be examined at the Brisbane show

Autocare is an unparalleled aftermarket training and networking event for automotive technicians and business managers.

Designed to deliver the most relevant and indemand sessions, Autocare promises to arm attendees with skills and insights to ensure their success in 2023 and beyond.

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We know from the 2022 State of the Nation report that nearly two-thirds of Capricorn Members don’t have one. But it is not too late to make it your New Year’s resolution.

Whether you’ve got a plan or not, that 10-year time frame is one which should really concentrate the minds of everyone running a business in the automotive aftermarket in Australia.

Why? By 2033, most carmakers will have switched to only manufacturing electric vehicles.

Many, including Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW, have committed to producing only electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

Nissan, Toyota, VW, GM, Honda and Hyundai all have similar commitments — promising to be all electric by somewhere between 2035 and 2050 (if economic conditions, government regulations or consumer demand don’t compel swifter change).

It is a safe bet that by 2033, a lot of the cars about to come out of warranty and make their aftermarket debut will be electric vehicles.

In the years thereafter, we can assume the percentage of EVs rolling onto workshop aprons will only increase, and the number of internal combustion engine vehicles will proportionally decrease.

Will you be ready for that transition when it comes?

If not, the good news is you have the next decade to watch, learn, and plan.

Let that research and planning task start today if you haven’t begun already. Capricorn’s blog, CapHub, is brimming with insights and knowledge designed to help you meet the challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow.

Our plan is for us all to be stronger together today, in 10 years, and for many years beyond that.

To read CapHub, go to www.cap.coop/caphub

Yours in cooperation,

David Fraser

Group

CEO

– Capricorn Society Ltd

For more on Capricorn Society membership, visit www.capricorn.coop

Australia’s largest education led automotive convention will take place across the 9th and 10th of June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, tackling the largest industry topics head-on with a world-class line-up of industry experts.

Kicking off Autocare will be a compelling session titled ‘The Automotive Aftermarket – 2023 And Beyond.’

This session will provide a fascinating and inspiring overview of global and industry trends, and what they mean for your business now and into the future.

Themes of this discussion will include the right to repair, the ZLEV evolution, industry regulation, the pace of vehicle technological change and the skills shortage.

This keynote address will be led by respected leaders of the aftermarket, including Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity; Capricorn Society Group Chief Executive Officer, David Fraser; MTAQ Chief Executive Officer, Rod Camm; and GPC Asia Pacific Automotive Division Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Bryant.

“The automotive industry is changing at unprecedented speed, and we need to keep abreast of these changes. Autocare is specifically designed to address the challenges and opportunities in front of us by bringing together top industry leaders to share their expertise on the topics that matter,” Stuart Charity said.

“The Automotive Aftermarket – 2023 and Beyond’ session will be a great way to launch into Autocare by providing inspiring and meaningful insights about the future of the aftermarket, and helping attendees to create robust and agile plans for their career and business.”

The themes of this opening session provide a great entrée to the broad two-day education program, split across a dedicated Technical Program and a Workshop Management Program. The Workshop Management Program has been designed to provide business managers and owners with topics that will help boost their business productivity, sustainability and success. Subjects include attracting and retaining talent, customer service best practices, relationship building, digital marketing, cyber-security, mastering difficult conversations, business planning and environmental sustainability. This program will be invaluable for businesses large and small.

The Technical Training Program has been designed to offer technicians and apprentices comprehensive, cutting-edge education on the most sought-after technical subjects. Sessions cover hybrid and EV service, safety and diagnosis, pass thru technology, oscilloscopes, sensor and component testing, EGR systems, fuel injection systems, exhaust aftertreatment, diesel specific diagnostics and more.

A feature-packed Trade Show with over 100 of Australia’s best companies, a demonstration stage and networking happy hour will complement the training programs, offering a complete solution for attendees to take their automotive career development, skills and business growth to the next level.

“Autocare is a truly unique training opportunity. Nowhere else will you be able to learn from such a huge collection of industry experts, on such a fantastic program of valuable topics. Technicians and business owners alike can’t afford to miss Autocare 2023,” Stuart said.

For the full training program schedules or to secure tickets, visit www.autocare.org.au