Opus Intelligent Vehicle Support Hires Bob Pattengale As Technical Systems Manager
Bob Pattengale has more than 38 years of automotive experience with OEM dealerships, independent repair shops, technician training, equipment sales and parts suppliers. Since 2006, he has been with ETAS/Robert Bosch in a variety of field support roles, including managing their aftermarket technical training program.
Associated Equipment Announces Two New Adjustable Intellamatic Smart Chargers
The chargers feature a unique “Partial Charge Mode” and patented battery diagnostics enabling technicians to quickly check and charge batteries reducing service bay time.
AASA Gathers Industry Organizations For Aftermarket Intellectual Property Forum
“Intellectual property protection in the automotive aftermarket has never been more important, yet we have never organized a cross-industry effort to combat the myriad issues surrounding IP,” said Chris Gardner, AASA senior vice president.
DRiV To Supply Monroe Intelligent Suspension Technology On 2020 Toyota GR Supra Sports Coupe
The company’s continuously variable semi-active (CVSAe) suspension technology will be featured on the coupe, which will be available for sale in spring 2019.
Epicor Demonstrates Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics Solutions For Aftermarket Businesses
The new Epicor Virtual Agent (EVA) facilitates inventory updates for parts distributors. An analytics-powered Smart Inspection tool guides vehicle-service occasions.
Audio Interview: Application Of U.S. Federal Intellectual Property Laws To Foreign Businesses And Activities
Glaser Weil Partner and Intellectual Property Department Chair Lawrence “Larry” M. Hadley represents a wide range of technology-industry clients; specializing his practice in patents, copyrights and trade secrets. In this 17-minute interview, Hadley discusses the issues overseas businesses must consider with U.S. IPR laws.
Intellitronix Engages Veteran Automotive Aftermarket Marketer To Advance Sales
Intellitronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Lighting Group, has entered into an agreement with automotive aftermarket marketing veteran Ken Farrell Jr. to advance the sales of its products.
Visteon To Cooperate With Tencent On Autonomous Driving And Intelligent Cockpit Solutions For Guangzhou Automobile Group R&D
The agreement will enhance Visteon’s support of China-Based GAC R&D on cockpit connectivity solutions for 2020 commercialization.
GAC Completes First Phase Of Construction At New ‘Energy Intelligent’ Factory; Kicks Off Joint Venture Project With Aisin AW
In April, GAC Motor and Aisin AW signed an in-depth cooperation agreement to open their new joint venture. An investment of RMB 2.13 billion ($310 million US) will pour into the project and its first product will go into production by the end of 2020, aiming to achieve annual production capacity of 400,000 AT units.
Arizona, Intel To Create Autonomous Car Research Institute
The institute will combine three state universities, the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Commerce Department and Arizona companies working on automated cars, trucks and drones, officials told Azcentral.com.
