Automakers Spending Billions On Technologies Many Consumers Don’t Use
J.D. Power survey finds built-in connectivity among the least-used technologies, creating lost value.
Former Toyota Executive Leads Supplier Into New Era
ADVICS’ new chief is Satoshi Ogiso, 54, a former Toyota global product planning guru and longtime development leader for its Prius family of hybrid vehicles. He took the wheel at ADVICS on June 24.
Dupli-Color And VHT Announce First Garage Challenge With TV Host Matt Steele
This summer, Dupli-Color and VHT are going fender-to-fender in the first-ever “Garage Challenge.” Kicking off this week, truck enthusiast Matt Steele will host a 10-episode series on the Dupli-Color YouTube channel that will take viewers on a transformational journey using Dupli-Color and VHT products to restore two run-down trucks back to their former glory.
Study: Consumers Do Not Understand Vehicle Safety Features
The study found that a majority of respondents had heard of, been exposed to, or interacted with at least one of the nine vehicle safety features studied, but expressed uncertainty about all of the technologies.
Automotive Loyalty Reaches Highest Levels In A Decade, IHS Says
The number of models available in the U.S. market increased by 12 percent from 2005 to 2015, driven by major increases at several luxury brands.
AMN Executive Interview With Behzad Rassuli Vice President, Market Intelligence Auto Care Association
Today in our AMN Executive Interview series, we sit down with Behzad Rassuli, vice president, market intelligence for the Auto Care Association, to discuss the latest industry research released in the 2016 Auto Care Association Factbook, as well as the results of the association’s first-ever State of the Industry Form and Report.
WELD Racing, John Force Racing Bring Hot Wheels Traveling Exhibit To Children’s Museums Across Nation
The Hot Wheels exhibit allows children to be part of a dynamic race team working together to build and test the world’s fastest and safest speed machines, using Hot Wheels diecast cars to experiment and play.
Lux Research Reports On The $102 Billion Opportunity For Automation In Cars
Sensors, software and apps will benefit from greater automation of cars, says Lux Research, even as full “self-driving” capabilities won’t fully come to fruition until after 2030.
Continental Mobility Study: Majority Prefer Car Ownership; Personal Mobility Features
Contrary to popular belief, research indicates drivers still want to own their vehicles.
RMB Performance, SAAB Spare Parts Specialist, Launches North American Website
GENNEVILLIERS, France – RMB Performance has launched its exclusive online site, www.rbmperformance.us, for customers in both the U.S. and Canada. According to RMB, the site features a huge and qualitative selection of auto parts at competitive prices for both car owners and professionals who are interested in the SAAB brand. RBM Performance, founded 11 years
