Crossing the Chasm Three Trends for the Auto Care Industry
Sales of replacement tires for light, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are an important segment of the auto care industry. The 2008-2009 recession had a dramatic impact on the U.S. consumer tire retail market.
ASA Leaders Talk Cybersecurity on Capitol Hill
Members of ASA’s Mechanical Operations Committee spoke to Capitol Hill representatives to discuss cyber-security and privacy issues in automotive vehicles.
Michelin Announces Lineup for Future-Focused Conference
Michelin’s Movin’On 2017 summit, which takes place in Montreal June 13-15, is being promoted as “the world’s largest collaborative symposium focused on solving the planet’s most pressing urban mobility challenges.” On May 8, the tiremaker released its futuristic lineup for the event, with plans to feature “an unprecedented collection of vehicles and innovations designed to
Bridgestone Showcases Concept Tire on Chrysler Portal
Bridgestone Americas, has created a new concept tire, which debuted on the new Chrysler Portal concept.
Chassis Brakes International to Open Mexico Plant, Netherlands R&D Center
Chassis Brakes International is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new plant in Mexico to serve the North American Market. “Following the creation of Chassis Brakes International USA Inc. in January 2015, this new step underlines our commitment to support all our customers in North America as well as it shows the
Goodyear Concept Tire Named One of Time’s 2016 Best Inventions
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Eagle-360 concept tire has been named one of Time magazine’s “Best Inventions of the Year 2016.” Each year, Time magazine’s technology editors list the year’s “best inventions that are making the world better, smarter and—in some cases—a little more fun.” This year’s list includes 25 inventions, which in addition to Goodyear’s
Ag Tires: Looking Ahead
Have you ever looked back at your high school yearbook? Look at yourself, all young and full of hope, maybe a little naïve about life. Look at that hair! Look at what you were wearing! What were you thinking? Don’t worry. I’m not singling you out. We were all there with you. In the ’70s,
IHS: Telematics Revenue to Reach $4.2 Billion by 2021
New forecasts from IHS Automotive are predicting global revenue from automotive telematics systems to reach $4.2 billion by the end of 2021. This is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19%. Data from the IHS Automotive Telematics Forecasts represents production of telematics systems, including embedded, consumer electronics and hybrid telematics, IHS said. “The telematics
Mounting Death Toll From Demounted Tires/Wheels
“Man dead after flying wheel crushes SUV on Hwy. 400” “Lexington man killed by runaway wheel is mourned” I cannot recall a single week in recent years that I’ve not read these and similar headlines from newspaper and radio/TV websites across the U.S. and Canada. And the sad thing is that the ones that make
Telematics & Tires
Just as vehicle telematics are affecting maintenance and repair, tire telematics are becoming reality, as well. Though several tiremakers may be working on “smart” tires or TPMS developments, Continental and Pirelli already have made waves in this arena. Here’s what their developments mean for right now, as well as a look ahead. Continental has developed