Carnegie Mellon Researchers Find New Vehicles’ ‘Cleaner Exhaust’ Still Harmful To Human Health
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering found that newer gasoline vehicles emit less particulate matter, but vapors in the “cleaner” exhaust form particulate matter in the atmosphere long after exiting the tailpipe.
Premium Increases Become Sticking Point For US Auto Insurance Customers, J.D. Power Finds
The study found that the number of customers receiving an annual rate increase of more than $200 per vehicle has more than doubled during the past four years, and that’s having a profound effect on customer satisfaction.
Autoliv’s Vice President Of Research Receives US Government Award For Safety Engineering Excellence
Autoliv also is presenting 10 scientific papers at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles conference, sharing results from in-house and joint research projects.
MBLM Announces Automotive Industry Is No. 1 For Brand Intimacy
Brand intimacy is defined as a new paradigm that leverages and strengthens the emotional bonds between a person and a brand.
Axalta Opens Americas Technology Center For Next Generation Coatings Development at Michigan Facility
The Americas Technology Center will provide product research and development resources dedicated to customers across the Western Hemisphere as one of the company’s four principal global technology centers.
Auto Care Association Releases The China Market Report
In collaboration with Solidiance, the China Market Report presents dynamic opportunities for companies looking to expand, covering all major aspects of the developing Chinese automotive aftermarket.
Less Than Half Of US DIY Consumers Report Purchasing Motor Oil Based On Promotions, NPD Finds
Over 40 percent of consumers rely on mileage as the key indicator for an oil change, compared to 2 percent who reported that either a coupon/promotion or seeing oil in a store or ad drove their purchase.
Driverless Cars, Shared Mobility To Transform Traditional Vehicle Interiors
ABI Research forecasts 11 million shared driverless vehicles will operate globally by 2030.
Older Drivers Embrace Active Safety Features But Resist Autonomous Vehicles, According To Munich Re, US Survey
When asked what they believe to be the greatest benefit of active safety features for senior drivers, nearly half (41 percent) of the survey respondents cited improved safety of elderly drivers, maintaining their independence (19 percent) and reducing societal costs from accidents (13 percent).
US Automotive Aftermarket Industry Swayed By Lower Retail Pricing, Weather Patterns In 2016, Reports NPD Group
Macro trends, including an increase in miles driven and new car sales, lower-priced gasoline and unpredictable weather patterns, impacted the industry’s annual performance.
Annual Sales Of Light-Duty Vehicles With Factory-Installed V2X Are Expected To Reach Nearly 70M By 2025, According To Navigant Research
The report, Connected Vehicles, examines the market for connected vehicles, with a focus on the key components of V2X communications technology.
Automotive Aftermarket Size To Reach $486B By 2025, Says Grand View Research
Digitalization of automotive repair and component sales complemented by advanced technology incorporations in automobile aftermarket component manufacturing is expected to boost market growth.
