The Automotive Hall of Fame is proud to recognize these individuals and their achievements."Considered one of the greatest honors in the automotive industry, induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame is reserved for noteworthy individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry. The Automotive Hall of Fame will induct four new members into its ranks at its 2017 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony on July 20 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Automotive Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 1967, a class which included automotive icons Henry Ford, Alfred Sloan, William Durant and Walter Chrysler. "We are pleased to honor these individuals whose entrepreneurial spirit helped shape today's global transportation industry," said William Chapin, president of the Automotive Hall of Fame. Meet the 2017 Automotive Hall of Fame Inductees:Alberto Bombassei – Bombassei was a vital asset in Brembo growth from a small family firm in Bergamo, Italy, into a worldwide leader in automotive braking systems.
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Material Innovations for the Automotive Industry 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Material Innovations for the Automotive Industry" report to their offering. Strategic Insights and Industry ContactsStrategic Insights on Material Innovations for the Automotive IndustryIndustry ContactsFor more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xc8hd5/materialView source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170330006044/en/ Each monthly A&T TOE provides subscribers valuable descriptions and analyses of 8 noteworthy innovations, written by a qualified TechVision automotive engineer affiliated with SAE International (the Society of Automotive Engineers). The purpose of the Automotive and Transportation (A&T) Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) is to raise awareness of global technology innovations in self-propelled ground-based mobile platforms that are not only technically significant, but potentially offering commercial value. Material Innovations for the Automotive IndustryInnovative High Performance Polymer that has High Percentage of Renewable ContentNovel Fiber-reinforced Lightweight Composite Materials with New and Improved FunctionalityLightweight One-piece Automotive Wheel Made from Carbon FibersAutomotive Parts such as Bumpers and Fenders Made from TreesEpoxy 3D Printing Resin with Enhanced Mechanical PropertiesHigh Heat Resistance Circuit Board Material for Automotive UsageSelective Laser Melting for Creating Lightweight Automotive ComponentsProcessing Technique for Making Superior Ceramic-metal Composites2.
Automotive Warranty Expense Report, 30 March 2017
Overall, at least among the OEMs, expense rate increases vastly outnumbered the expense rate reductions. Accruals by the small vehicle manufacturers were up by about $675 million in 2016, while accruals by the large vehicle manufacturers were down by about $274 million. Among the individual OEMs, last year saw primarily increases in their warranty expense rates. But then warranty expense rates rose through 2015 and 2016. Automotive Warranty Expense Report: While the individual manufacturers see their claims, accrual, and sales totals change up and down from year to year, some long-term trends are also evident.
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