Dan Akerson To Retire From GM; Automaker Taps Mary Barra To Succeed Him, A First In the Company’s History
Barra to become next CEO; Dan Ammann named president.
WABCO To Supply IVECO Trucks With Newest Anti-Lock Braking System
This marks the first time in the commercial vehicle industry that these advanced WABCO safety technologies are being adopted together in series production.
Multi Parts Supply Launches Multiple Language Website
The new English, Russian and Spanish language, mobile-adaptive website is now live.
Hyundai-Kia Technical Center Partners With The University Of Michigan On Distracted Driving And Powertrain Project
Driver brainwave study measures driver awareness and alertness in an effort to prevent “highway hypnosis,” an element of distracted driving. Powertrain technology enhancements known as Lean Burn Combustion are being developed in an effort to help improve fuel efficiency in Hyundai-Kia products.
Autonomous Vehicles Will Surpass 95 Million In Annual Sales By 2035, Forecasts Navigant Research
According to a new report from Navigant Research, sales of autonomous vehicles will grow from fewer than 8,000 annually in 2020 to 95.4 million in 2035, representing 75 percent of all light-duty vehicle sales by that time.
Executive Interview: Dr. Andrew Brown Jr., Delphi’s VP And Chief Technologist To Talk About Autonomous Vehicles At ATC Fall Conference
Dr. Andrew Brown Jr., vice president and chief technologist at Delphi, will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 AASA Technology Council (ATC) Fall Conference, speaking on “The Autonomous Vehicle and its Impact on the Aftermarket.” Today, we get a sneak preview of the topics Brown will discuss at the conference, which takes place Oct. 13-16 at the Marco Island Marriott in Marco Island, Fla.
‘Monster’ Mike Schultz Tapped To Be Royal Purple’s Next ‘Outperformer’
Racer, inventor and amputee shares his story in the latest Outperformer series mini documentary.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases Self-Driving Vehicle Policy
Department of Transportation reveals plans for regulation of autonomous vehicles.
NAPA Rayloc Upgrades Friction Formulations For All Replacement Brake Pads
NAPA Rayloc says it offers a wide array of “good-better-best” options to meet virtually every vehicle and driving condition. Upgraded formulations are available for the Adaptive One, NAPA Ultra-Premium, NAPA Premium and Proformer lines.
AMN ON LOCATION: Taiwanese Aftermarket Manufacturers Have Sights Set On U.S.
Counterman Editor Mark Phillips, who also serves as managing editor of aftermarketNews, is on location at the TAIPEI AMPA Show this week. Today, we present the second in his series of reports from Taiwan.