Other Automotive

Distracted Driving Fell 4.5% in 2023, Preventing An Estimated 55,000 Crashes and 250 Fatalities

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Automotive, Trucking, Vehicle Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Security, Transport, Telecommunications, Software, Other Automotive, Networks, Mobile, Wireless, EV, Electric Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Fleet Management, Artificial Intelligence, Annual report, Smartphone, Risk, Crash, UBI, Research, Telematics, Insurance, Marketing, CMT, Distracted driving, Safety, Injury, Fatality, IIHS, Mobile phone

The report evaluates the various factors that can reduce distracted driving, including consent-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, hands-free legislation, and increased media coverage of the dangers of distracted driving.

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  • The report evaluates the various factors that can reduce distracted driving, including consent-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, hands-free legislation, and increased media coverage of the dangers of distracted driving.
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    While a 4.5% reduction in distracted driving over the last year is an improvement, distracted driving is still dangerously high in the United States.
  • For the first time, CMT has published data on how the different types of distracted driving affect the impact speed of a crash.
  • The four states that introduced hands-free laws, where it’s illegal for people to handle their phones while driving, reduced distracted driving by an average of 7.1% and prevented an estimated 8,200 crashes and 37 fatalities in 2023.

Automate Returns to Chicago in 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Technology, Vehicle Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Hardware, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Record, Artificial intelligence, Transport, McCormick Place

“I’m thrilled to welcome Automate back to Chicago, reinforcing our status as a global leader in automation innovation,” said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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  • “I’m thrilled to welcome Automate back to Chicago, reinforcing our status as a global leader in automation innovation,” said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
  • “Trade shows and conferences like Automate highlight our region’s cutting-edge technology and manufacturing prowess, attracting top industry professionals from around the world.
  • This year’s edition is projected to deliver a $49.8 million economic impact to the city driven by attendee and exhibitor spending on hotels, dining, transportation and entertainment, according to Choose Chicago.
  • Automate attendees will experience the latest solutions in cutting-edge robotics, vision, artificial intelligence, motion control and related automation technologies.

Gulf States Toyota Names Automotive Industry Veteran Eric Williamson as President and General Manager

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Aftermarket, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Fleet Management, Growth, GST, Greater Houston, Partnership, Toyota Motor North America, Dan Friedkin, Transport, Friedkin, Pleasure, Multimedia, Marketing, Human resources

Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.

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  • Eric Williamson, an accomplished automotive industry leader with more than three decades of experience across Gulf States Toyota (GST) and The Friedkin Group, has been named president and general manager of GST.
  • Williamson’s appointment is effective immediately and he will continue to be based in Houston where GST is headquartered.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403945602/en/
    Eric Williamson, Gulf States Toyota, President and General Manager (Photo: Business Wire)
    Williamson has spent 35 years in various leadership roles at the organization and has a deep understanding of GST’s operations and position within the industry.
  • He has worked closely with dealer partners and Toyota, touching nearly every area of the business throughout his career.

JAMA in America: Annual Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Significant Investment in the U.S. Economy

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Manufacturing, JAMA, Director general, Partnership, Motorcycle, FDI, Investment, Workforce, Multimedia, Renewable energy

Japanese-brand automakers’ ongoing and steady commitment to the U.S. automotive industry helps bolster U.S. economic competitiveness.

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  • Japanese-brand automakers’ ongoing and steady commitment to the U.S. automotive industry helps bolster U.S. economic competitiveness.
  • Notably, Japanese-brand automakers hit a record high $61.6 billion in cumulative manufacturing investment in 2023 as they continued to expand, retool, and modernize their facilities.
  • This year’s data release also highlights how Japanese-brand automakers directly employ over 109,000 U.S workers, another increase from last year.
  • “Japanese-brand automakers are vital to the U.S. economy, investing over $61.6 billion in their 24 U.S. manufacturing facilities over the last four decades.

Artelys Optimizes Toyota Motor Europe Vehicle Processing Using FICO Technology

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Banking, Software, Professional Services, Technology, Automotive, Security, Other Transport, Other Professional Services, Transport, Other Automotive, Finance, Other Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Failure, Heuristic, FICO, Partnership, Xpress, FICO Xpress, Toyota Motor Europe, Carbon, Omont, CO2, Heart, Constraint, Constraint programming

A customer buying a vehicle from a Toyota retailer can add numerous options to a Toyota vehicle such as a navigation system, a towing bar or a parking assist system.

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  • A customer buying a vehicle from a Toyota retailer can add numerous options to a Toyota vehicle such as a navigation system, a towing bar or a parking assist system.
  • “The flexibility of FICO® Xpress and Artelys Kalis was key to address the very specific scheduling needs of Toyota’s workshops,” said Nicolas Omont, VP Operations at Artelys.
  • At the heart of Toyota Motor Europe’s supply chain are seven strategically located vehicle distribution hubs that handle both the European-built models and those shipped to Europe from overseas.
  • “Artelys has demonstrated with this project and others the massive potential of using FICO optimization to solve incredibly challenging supply chain problems.”

Barnacle Parking Selects Trevelino/Keller to Build Brand Awareness

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automotive, Digital Marketing, General Automotive, Search Engine Marketing, Other Transport, Public Transport, Content Marketing, Other Communications, Vehicle Technology, Transport, Marketing, Automotive Manufacturing, Advertising, Communications, Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Partnership, Trevelino/Keller, Parking

Trevelino/Keller , a nationally ranked growth PR and marketing firm, today announces a new partnership with Barnacle Parking , the producer of The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution with motorist self-release capabilities.

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  • Trevelino/Keller , a nationally ranked growth PR and marketing firm, today announces a new partnership with Barnacle Parking , the producer of The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution with motorist self-release capabilities.
  • Trevelino/Keller will support Barnacle Parking in strategic marketing, brand awareness and earned media efforts.
  • Barnacle Parking empowers parking operators, business owners, corporate campuses, healthcare organizations and municipalities to redefine and enhance the parking enforcement experience for both enforcers and motorists while visibly driving compliance.
  • “Our goal is to work with like-minded partners to make parking enforcement across the country more convenient and fairer to both the parking enforcers and the parking offenders,” states Colin Heffron, chairman of Barnacle Parking.

Discovery Channel’s “Hoffman Family Gold” Crew are New North American Ambassadors for TrackGrip Excavator Track Attachments

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Entertainment, Oil, Gas, Mining, Minerals, Energy, Other Construction & Property, General Automotive, Agriculture, Automotive, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Celebrity, Other Automotive, Discovery, Permafrost, Traction, Miner, Ice, Multimedia

Mud, rock, ice, permafrost or mountainous forests: the toughest terrain and harshest conditions are no match for TrackGrip attachments.

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  • Mud, rock, ice, permafrost or mountainous forests: the toughest terrain and harshest conditions are no match for TrackGrip attachments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403457374/en/
    MightyGrip fitted on the excavator.
  • Normally, welding lugs onto the track can take days, but TrackGrips can be installed in about 90 minutes.
  • TrackGrip excavator attachments are designed with sideways protection to prevent sliding.

Carvana to Report First Quarter 2024 Results and Host Quarterly Conference Call on May 1

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Internet, Automotive, Other Automotive, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Online Retail, General Automotive, Retail, Webcast

Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, today announced it will report its first quarter 2024 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

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  • Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, today announced it will report its first quarter 2024 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
  • On that day, management will hold a conference call and webcast at 5:30 p.m.
  • ET (2:30 p.m. PT) to review and discuss the company's business and results.

KTC Announces the Launch of Its Full Range of IoT-ready nepros-ID Tools at MRO Americas 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Automotive, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Other Automotive, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Manufacturing, RFID, Nuclear, FOD, Internet of things, MRO, History, Aviation, Multimedia, Maintenance (technical)

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403172215/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403172215/en/
    nepros-ID tools released by KTC (Photo: Business Wire)
    nepros-ID tools are conceived from the drawing board as part of active FOD prevention strategies.
  • The comprehensive range of hand tools allows for the assembly of complete tool sets suited to Aerospace, Aviation MRO, Nuclear, Railway, automotive and manufacturing industries.
  • In unveiling nepros-ID, KTC reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation and excellence, setting new benchmarks for Automated Tool Control solutions for MRO.
  • For more information, please visit Booth #1585 at MRO Americas 2024 or email us.

Custom Truck One Source Wins Capstone Real Estate Award

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automotive, Manufacturing, Rail, Transport, Other Automotive, Utilities, Other Manufacturing, Energy, Machinery, Fleet Management, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, AK Steel Holding, Building, American City Business Journals, Family, Capstone, Part, Paint

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS) was recently recognized with a Capstone Award by the Kansas City Business Journal for the Company’s $35 million renovation of a 220,000-square-foot warehouse located on the former site of Kansas City’s Armco Steel plant, which is now part of Custom Truck’s 175-acre headquarter campus.

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  • Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS) was recently recognized with a Capstone Award by the Kansas City Business Journal for the Company’s $35 million renovation of a 220,000-square-foot warehouse located on the former site of Kansas City’s Armco Steel plant, which is now part of Custom Truck’s 175-acre headquarter campus.
  • Custom Truck revamped the building to house its Fabrication & Crane Manufacturing; Paint & Powder Coating; and Parts, Tools and Accessories departments.
  • Since then, Custom Truck has grown from 250 employees and one location to a leading North American specialty truck and heavy equipment provider with more than 2,500 employees in nearly 40 facilities.
  • Custom Truck last won a Capstone award in 2019 for the renovation of a 119,000-square-foot production facility also from the early 1900s.