Bridgestone Europe To Acquire TomTom Telematics Business
Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business, for a cash consideration of €910 million ($1.03 billion).
Auto Care Association Survey: Consumers Want Telematics Access and Control
A survey conducted on behalf of the Auto Care Association found 86% of consumers said vehicle owners should have access to driver and vehicle telematics.
Automotive Telematics Systems Revenues to Reach $6.7 Billion in 2023
The IHS Markit research estimates that more than 33 million light vehicles equipped with some form of telematics were produced in 2016 globally. It is expected that production of such light vehicles will grow at a rate of 11 percent to reach over 66 million units in 2023.
Innova Offers Telematics Solution to Drive Business
Innova Telematics Solutions is offering an aftermarket solution to connect automotive repair shops with customers.
Michelin to Acquire Telematics Provider
Michelin North America has acquired NexTraq, a U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics. NexTraq provides solutions for driver safety, fuel management and enhancing fleet productivity.
Auto Care Association Offers Free Teleforums on Telematics
The Auto Care Association Manufacturers’ Rep Council is offering a series of free one-hour teleforums to promote the business growth of its members.
Babcox Media Launches ‘Telematics Talk’
Babcox Media, the parent company of Tire Review magazine, has announced the launch of Telematics Talk, the latest media platform within the company’s extensive portfolio of brands. Featuring a website (www.telematicstalk.com) and weekly eNewsletter, Telematics Talk focuses exclusively on the burgeoning telematics industry. Telematics refers to vehicle systems that allow or facilitate the transmission of
Auto Care Association’s Register to Discuss Telematics at AAPEX
Joe Register, director of emerging technologies for the Auto Care Association, will present “An Aftermarket Solution to the Telematics Issue,” at AAPEX’s “Let’s Tech” program – located on the Level Two Lobby of the Sands Expo Center on Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. During his talk, Register will discuss vehicle telematics and a technical solution
What Do You Know About Telematics?
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Auto Care Update: Warranties & Telematics
Within the auto care service industry, tire dealers are one of but two segments that show growth in the total number of outlets over the past eight years, up by 0.9% annually since 2007 to an estimated 19,851 locations in 2015. Even more impressive is the fact that the rest of the service sector contracted
