SAE International And General Motors Announce New Collegiate Competition For Autonomous Technology
This three-year autonomous vehicle competition will task students to develop and demonstrate a full autonomous driving passenger vehicle. The technical goal of the competition is to navigate an urban driving course in an automated driving mode as described by SAE Standard (J3016) level 4 definition by year three.
BOLT ON Joins The Automotive Maintenance And Repair Association
Leveraging digital technology, BOLT ON has created products for shops to better educate and inform customers through the use of text messaging and digital photo enhanced vehicle inspection sharing.
BOLT Names Joe Bovee Sales Representative Of The Year
He was recognized at the 2015 SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas.
EchoDrive Bolt-On Hybrid Kit Wins Work Truck Show 2014 Green Award
This is the second year in a row that EchoDrive was honored at The Work Truck Show: the product won the Editor’s Choice Award for new product innovation at the 2013 event.
From Counterman.com: Technology: Salvation or Curse?
Counterman Editor Brian Cruickshank’s July column discusses the abundance of technology in the aftermarket. He writes, "technology is only as good as how well you use it — and to use it, you must understand it. It may appear on the surface that the aftermarket is a rather low-tech, nuts-and-bolts, or better yet, pistons-and-camshafts, sort of business. It is, but at its essence, at its core, the automotive aftermarket is really a technology business."
Continental Advances Case for Active Safety Technology at Washington Auto Show
Continental this week continued its vocal advocacy of active safety technology with a presentation at the Washington Auto Show, showcasing the company’s roadmap for total safety integrating active and passive safety equipment. At the press conference, Continental announced two leading automakers have commissioned the company to undertake advanced design work on integrating various elements of its safety solution, the Active Passive Integration Approach concept. Joe Gaus, vice president, Continental Automotive Systems, talked about how electronics are leading the way to safer cars by allowing ongoing development of active safety systems that help drivers avoid crashes and mitigate injuries.
Joe’s Garage At AAPEX Opens For Product, Equipment Demos
A fully equipped shop will allow service and repair pros to see new products, tools and equipment in action.
People On the Move: Week Of June 21
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
People On The Move: Week Of March 15
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
Virtual AAPEX Experience Welcomes Students
Students also will be able to watch product and equipment demos in Joe’s Garage.
