AAPEXedu Adds Telematics, Connected Car Sessions
AAPEX 2015 will include AAPEXedu sessions that focus on the role of telematics as a revenue generator and issues related to autonomous vehicles and connected cars. The sessions include: Tuesday, Nov. 3 “Connected Vehicles: Gearing Up for Security,” 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. “Telematics Support for Independent Shops,” 11 a.m. – Noon “21st Century Vehicles –
Trailer Axle Tires
Vital to any fleet’s tire portfolio are trailer axle tires, the workhorses that carry the weight of a tractor-trailer’s cargo. Recommending the right tire for the application and being the go-to resource for fleets when it comes to questions of retreading, maintenance and market trends will put tire dealers a step ahead in the eyes
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
Pirelli Cyber Tire Being Studied By OEs
Pirelli introduced the concept for Cyber Tire, an intelligent tire that provides data about the vehicle, tire and road conditions, in 2010. Today, the tiremaker announced that the Cyber Tire project is completed and currently being studied for inclusion as original equipment by the world’s major car manufacturers. Central to Cyber Tire’s design is an autonomous
ZF Launches Offer to Take TRW Automotive
Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG launched an offer to buy U.S.-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. According to Bloomberg News, which first reported on the bid last week, the proposal comes as major automakers race to introduce autonomous driving features in more vehicles and improve the safety of cars and trucks. The proposed bid, disclosed on July
Denso Expanding in Silicon Valley
Denso, a global automotive supplier, plans to expand its Silicon Valley, Calif., office to further promote startup companies, research and development activities with technological innovation. The company has stated that it plans to grow steadily over the next three years with key focus areas in cyber security, big data and autonomous driving. This investment is
Yokohama Rubber Establishes Yokohama Industries Americas Inc.
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that as of April 1, its two U.S. industrial product manufacturing and sales subsidiaries have been merged into the newly established Yokohama Industries Americas Inc.
Conti, Google, IBM Collaborate on Automated Driving System
Continental has been working on automated driving systems for some time now, and began open road trials of this technology early last year. It also entered into a research partnership with BMW to develop an ‘electronic co-pilot’ in January 2013. The German firm is now extending its collaborative activities; the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper shared
Puzzling Corporate-Speak, Mayhem Down Under
Ever think large corporations have totally lost touch with reality? That they are in an orbit with which you are not familiar? That they all drink the Kool-Aid and speak the buzzwords because that’s how corporations actually act? I know I do. Here is an actual Help Wanted posting from a print product company. The
Bridgestone Honored by Basque Award
Bridgestone Europe has received the 2010 Euskal Makila award from the government of Spain’s Basque Autonomous Community in recognition of the company’s long-term contribution to the region’s economy. The award was presented to Bridgestone Spain chief financial officer Joseba Luzarraga by Carlos Aguirre, minister of economy and finance for the Basque government, in the presence