DOT Issues Proposed Rule on Connected Vehicles
In an effort to reduce crashes on U.S. roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rule on Dec. 13, that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies. The proposed rule would “require all new light vehicles to be capable of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications, such that they will send and receive Basic Safety
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
The Impact of the Connected Vehicle
The aftermarket is just beginning to understand the impact that connected vehicles can have on the future of the auto service business. This article describes that impact in terms of the maintenance options available to customers today and how those options will likely evolve in the future. Maintenance Planning & Correction The fact is that
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
ASA Hosts Telematics Policy Webinar
A full recording of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) webinar hosted last Wednesday on the current state of telematics and new technology policy is now available. Speakers during the webinar represented the aftermarket and the original equipment manufacturers, and included: Donny Seyfer, AAM, chairman of ASA and co-owner of Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
ASA Hosting Telematics Policy Webinar
The Automotive Service Association’s Washington, D.C., office will host a webinar on the current state of telematics and new-technology policy on July 27 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. During ASA’s upcoming webinar, participants will hear from aftermarket representatives, vehicle manufacturers and ASA leadership about the implications of policy developments for repair professionals, the association said. Telematics
Innova Acquires Aftermarket Telematics Technologies
Innova Electronics Corp. has acquired Aftermarket Telematics Technologies (ATT), a Web-based automotive telematics software and services company for the automotive aftermarket. “By completing this strategic acquisition, we are able to offer a full suite of telematics solutions for automotive aftermarket parts and service providers so they can build stronger customer relationships through connected car technologies,”
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
Auto Care Association Developing Telematics Education Campaign
The Auto Care Association unveiled plans to create an education campaign on telematics and the connected car for consumers, policymakers, and the industry during a board of directors meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla. “Our association has identified telematics as its number one priority, and the leadership has authorized the resources necessary for us to step
ASA Discusses Telematics on Capitol Hill
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) mechanical leaders met with members of Congress and staff last week to discuss telematics and new-vehicle technologies. During the meeting, ASA members updated their representatives on the importance of new technologies and telematics to independent automotive repair shops and consumers, as well as the efforts of the automotive industry. “The
Battles Loom for Auto Care Service Aftermarket
Tire dealers stand out among the auto care industry service outlets as one of the only segments to grow in total retail outlet population over the past eight years. Since 2006, the tire dealers have grown in number of outlets by 1.1% to 19,958 locations in 2014, while the rest of the service sector has
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 –
