Most Companies Unprepared For Emergence Of Autonomous Vehicles, According To Munich Re Survey
A majority (65 percent) of risk managers surveyed said their companies have done nothing to prepare for the emergence of autonomous vehicles in the auto market.
Arnott Introduces New Front Right, Front Left Air Strut For 2007-’12 Lexus LS 460
The Arnott Air Strut replaces the OE Lexus strut and features a new, not remanufactured, custom-tuned shock absorber, a new heavy-duty air bladder from ContiTech protected by an aluminum can, along with a CNC-machined top mount and sealing cap made from aircraft-quality aluminum.
Mike Maleski Joins Babcox Media As Associate Group Publisher
Mike joins Babcox from The Plain Dealer – Ohio’s largest daily newspaper serving the Cleveland, Ohio, area. During his three-year tenure, Maleski served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing for The Plain Dealer and its news and information website, Cleveland.com.
Carnegie Mellon Research: Revamping EPA Tests Could Lead To More Fuel-Efficient Self-Driving Cars
Researchers in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered that fuel efficiency for self-driving cars could improve by up to 10 percent if fuel economy and emissions standards tests were revamped to account for the early autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies likely to be offered in the coming years.
LaMettry’s Collision To Donate A Recycled Ride To Vietnam Veteran And VA Volunteer
The vehicle was donated by American Family, and repaired by LaMettry’s Collision with help from many local vendor partners. This is the sixth vehicle LaMettry’s has repaired and donated through the NABC’s Recycled Rides program.
Consulting Group Says Self-Driving Vehicle Features Could Represent $42 Billion Market By 2025
Powered by surprisingly strong consumer interest, partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) are likely to penetrate the market as early as 2017, followed by a series of enhancements that will make fully self-driving cars a market reality in a decade and a common sight within two decades, according to new research by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Lund International Realigns Brands To Better Serve Customers
Realignment includes enhanced sales and marketing support and a refreshed website.
Lund International Acquired by Two Cleveland, Ohio, Private Equity Firms
Lund International, a Georgia-based manufacturer of automotive accessories, has entered into an agreement to be purchased by Linsalata Capital Partners and Resilience Capital Partners, both based in Cleveland, Ohio. Lund manufactures automotive accessories under the AVS, Lund, Nifty, Deflecta-Shield Aluminum and Belmor brands.
Lund International Announces Restructuring Plans
Lund International has announced further reorganization and restructuring initiatives. The company first announced changes to its corporate structure in 2006. This announcement follows the consolidation of the company’s Duluth, GA, corporate offices, its Lund Accessories Division in Lawrenceville, GA, and its warehousing function at the Ventshade Accessories Division into the company’s new Corporate Center in Suwanee, GA. These moves were completed in August, 2006. The new initiatives include the closure of two of the company’s facilities and a new business structure designed to reduce fixed costs, increase management effectiveness and improve customer service.
Hayden Automotive Achieves ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification
Hayden Automotive, a Four Seasons facility, has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for the design and manufacture of fan clutches and fan drives for the automotive industry, as part of its ongoing effort to enhance quality and further establish OE business.