Ottawa, Ontario — January 19, 2017 — AIA Canada has issued a new report focusing on the innovation, emerging technologies and disruptive forces impacting on the automotive industry.
The report, “The Changing Automotive Landscape: An Introduction,” is available for free download from AIA Canada’s website. A statement from the association notes that “ …the automotive industry is changing at a rapid pace that will invariably influence the aftermarket sector. Non-traditional players like Tesla and Google have raised the stakes even higher by showing that service industries can also build cars … “
According to AIA Canada, the new report offers a straightforward look at the technological advancements. A clear understanding of the situation is likely the first step in dealing with it in a way that is sustainable for collision repairers and other automotive aftermarket service providers.
“This report is part of a broader project that is scheduled for this year, where we delve deeper into what these advancements mean for the automotive aftermarket and what would be the best strategies to adopt for your business in this changing climate,” according to a statement from AIA Canada.
