Automotive Innovation At CES: A 2018 Roundup
Over the past few years, CES – the Consumer Electronics Show – has become a hotspot for vehicle innovation, especially when it comes to automation and mobility. This year was no different. Read more for some highlights.
Russell Stebbins Appointed Director Of Aftermarket Business Unit At Akebono Brake Corp.
Stebbins will be responsible for leveraging Akebono’s braking technologies to secure new opportunities for growth of the company’s aftermarket business in NAFTA and LATAM regions.
Autotech Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $120M Inaugural Fund To Invest In Cutting-Edge Ground Transportation Startups
Among the fund’s corporate investors are BorgWarner and Autoliv, as well as dozens of others, including vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, repair shop chains, leasing corporations, refueling station networks, dealership groups and trucking firms, who together represent a global market capitalization of more than $500 billion.
Adaptive Cruise Control Market To Cross $15,290M By 2023, Says P&S Market Research
The rapidly growing automotive industry, especially in the emerging economies of India, China and Brazil, is generating significant demand for vehicles fitted with adaptive cruise control.
Tower International Announces Transition To Leaner Leadership Structure
Effective immediately, Pär Malmhagen is appointed president of Tower International, reporting to Tower CEO Jim Gouin. He will have overall responsibility for Tower’s North American and European businesses.
Replacing The ‘C’ In CES With Cars: An Overview
Now that CES 2017 has concluded – taking place from Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas – let’s look at some of the events that captured the attention of the automotive world, from the OE and aftermarket sides alike.
Michigan Leads The Way For Innovating And Testing Of Self-Driving Vehicles, Says Consumer Technology Association
The latest CTA research shows four in five consumers recognize the potential benefits driverless technology can offer including reductions in accidents and related injuries, monetary savings in insurance and new mobility options for the disabled.
37 Companies Join Forces In European Automotive-Telecom Alliance
The main goal of this alliance is to promote the wider deployment of connected and automated driving in Europe. The first concrete step is the advancement of a “Pre-Deployment Project.”
MidMark Capital Sells TCR Engineered Components LLC
Based in Minneapolis, TCR is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components that combine cold-forming, precision screw machining and finishing operations to make extremely close-tolerance metal components.
Toyota Recalls Certain Prius And Lexus CT Vehicles
Autoliv Inc., a supplier of curtain shield air bags to Toyota, said it is cooperating with Toyota in its voluntary recall.
