Ray Nicholas Of SMP Awarded Lifetime Technology Leadership Award By AASA Technology Council
The award, presented by the AASA Technology Council (ATC), periodically recognizes individuals who have provided strong leadership in the area of technology, supported ATC events and encouraged peers to engage with industry and ATC technology initiatives.
Become Comfortable With Failure To Win With Today’s Technology, AASA Tech Conference Speaker Tells Attendees
The keynotes from the event focused on two data-centric points of view: how disruptive technologies can be commercialized with autonomous vehicles, and secondly, predictive technology in relation to the parts industry.
Auto Parts Distributor Pleads Guilty To Manufacturing And Selling Pirated Mercedes-Benz Software
The Brinson Co., an aftermarket auto parts distributor in Harahan, Louisiana, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to manufacturing and selling more than 800 copyright-infringing copies of Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software valued at more than $17 million, an FBI press release states.
New Survey Finds Nearly 80 Percent of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be A Frequent Problem in the Near Future
The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on car owners and shoppers, and nearly 80 percent say it will be a frequent problem within the next three years or less, according to a new survey by Kelley Blue Book.
From NACE | CARS: Talking About The Future At The Technology & Telematics Forum 2015
Several panels of industry experts talked about the impacts of that question. They also discussed many of the advancements and challenges presented by the impending revolution in wireless vehicle technology and how different parts of the market may be impacted.
Investing In IT For Automotive Aftermarket eTailing Success
Etailing is the automotive aftermarket’s fastest-growing retail sales channel and the industry is witnessing explosive growth in this sector. Investing in the IT necessary to support a robust online product line offering is essential for etailing in the automotive aftermarket, which currently accounts for $6 billion yearly in parts sales. The volume of those transactions
SAKOR Technologies Appoints Bob Mcfarland As Director Of Business Development
Industry veteran to lead market expansion for automated dynamometer test systems.
SEMA Show Issues Open Call For Speakers
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – Business and industry experts are invited to submit applications to present a seminar at the 2015 SEMA Show taking place Nov. 3-6, 2015, in Las Vegas. The association is especially interested in experts within a few key topics, including “How to Protect a Business from Online Hackers” and “How Today’s Kids
Herman Trend Alert: Hiring Expectations Up For 2015
Though hiring expectations in China (11 percent) and Brazil (8 percent) have slowed, 36 percent of employers in the United States plan to hire full-time, permanent employees this year.* In fact, the U.S. survey reveals the best employment outlook since 2006. France’s hiring is also the best it has been since 2006. India Leads The
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).