FTC, NHTSA Host Connected Cars Workshop
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) co-hosted a workshop on connected and automated vehicles to discuss safety and privacy concerns.
Kramer: Goodyear on Front Edge of Connectivity Wave
The following article is a transcription of Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer’s speech at the 2017 Goodyear Customer Conference.
Pirelli Debuts Smart Tire
Pirelli announced the new Pirelli Connesso, an intelligent, connected tire digital platform. The platform is integrated into P Zero or Winter Sottozero tires which communicates with the driver via an app, thanks to a sensor embedded in the internal wall of the tire.
Goodyear Debuts Concept Tires
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. showcased two new concept tires during the Geneva International Motor Show.
Tesloop, Goodyear Team Up to Test Tires for Future Mobility
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. teams up with California-based Tesloop Inc. to study and model tire performance based on data generated by the city-to-city mobility service.
A Conversation with Gordon Knapp of Bridgestone Americas
On stage at the Bridgestone Consumer Tire Business Meeting in November, Gordon Knapp, the new CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas Inc., shared his concerns over the commoditization of the tire industry and the importance of adding value to each customer interaction, without a “race to zero” of selling on price alone. Once out of
The Evolving Vehicle
Cars have come a long way since the first “production” vehicles made by Karl Benz. Power steering, automatic transmission, ABS systems and even TPMS, these technologies seem light years ahead of the technology in the first road car. Today we’re going even further, entering a new era of vehicle – the “smart” car. The autonomous
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 –
How vehicle alignment affects ADAS features
It’s not just about keeping the vehicle traveling straight anymore – proper alignment is critical for ADAS features to function correctly.
At the intersection of tradition and innovation with Grace Hovis
Grace Hovis’s journey in Hovis Auto & Truck Supply blends tradition with digital innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry.