52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-one companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
The U.S. Department Of Energy, GM And MathWorks Launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
EcoCAR teams will have four years to retool a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer into an energy-efficient mobility solution, using enhanced connectivity and automation.
STEM-Based Career Pathway In Kentucky Called A ‘Benchmark’ Program For The Nation
Harrison County Schools, local universities offer STEM career pathway from Pre-K to master’s degree.
Gentex Appoints Technology Expert Kathy Starkoff To Board Of Directors
Prior to founding Orange Star Consulting, Starkoff served as chief information officer at The Ohio State University, where she was a member of both the President’s Council and the University’s Management Committee.
Baidu To Launch World’s First Intelligent Vehicle Infrastructure Cooperative Systems Open Source Solution By End Of 2018
The new solution, enabled by Baidu’s Apollo open autonomous driving platform, integrates smart vehicles and intelligent road infrastructure, laying the foundation for intelligent transportation of the future. Baidu Inc. has announced it will launch the Apollo Intelligent Vehicle Infrastructure Cooperative Systems (IVICS) open-source solution by the end of 2018, leveraging its capabilities in autonomous driving
AMN Executive Interview With Matt Buchholz, President And General Manager, MotoRad of America
Buchholz is an energetic executive who has served at nearly every level of the automotive supply chain over the past 20 years. As the company celebrates 60 years in business, in today’s interview, he talks about the secret to MotoRad’s longtime success.
Obituary: Frederick Mancheski, Chairman Emeritus, Echlin Inc.
In 1963, Mancheski was hired at Echlin Manufacturing Co. in New Haven, Connecticut. Within one year, he became president of the company, and, in 1967, he was promoted to chairman and CEO. Echlin flourished under Mancheski’s management, and became known as Echlin Inc.
Former Lear CEO Matthew Simoncini Named To Cooper Standard’s Board Of Directors
Simoncini most recently served as president, CEO and a director of Lear Corp. He is presently serving as an adviser to Lear until the end of 2018.
New Repair Technologies To Be Presented At Automechanika Frankfurt 2018
There also will be specialist presentations and training in the Festhalle every day as part of the Automechanika Academy.
AAA: Apple And Google Speed Ahead In Less Distracting Design Of Vehicle Infotainment Technology
Locking out high-demand functions such as programming navigation and text messaging can significantly reduce the level of demand created by in-vehicle infotainment technology, a step recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
