Automotive software company Auto3iii has appointed Nathan Elliott as its new commercial director. The company says Elliott’s recruitment reinforces its ambition to lead the digital transformation of the aftermarket.
Technology and security provider Thales Group has shared details of its engagement with Michelin. The tyre maker is deploying Thales’ Sentinel Software Monetization Platform to protect its intellectual property and aid the distribution of Michelin software solutions to customers around the world.
Bond International has completed the acquisition of 75 per cent of Tyrescope Ltd’s shares. This follows a brace of whole and distribution acquisitions announced last year, which suggests the company remains in the midst of its growth strategy. Tyrescope was set up and developed by Tony Mann, who remains a 25 per cent shareholder and managing director of the business.
The final quarterly Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools update for 2024 is now out, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the USA and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.
Kerridge Commercial (KCS), a global provider of software for distribution, servicing and rental businesses has completed the acquisition of Vigo Software (Vigo). Vigo designs, builds and hosts Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS) for its customers across the UK and Ireland. Vigo’s solutions help businesses reduce transport costs through efficient loading, plan delivery routes, meet transportation deadlines and enhance customer experience through transparent on time delivery.
CAM customer TRS Tyres Limited has moved onto the Fitter-Force platform from the software provider. The transition aligns with TRS Tyres’ ongoing investment in new business opportunities and expanded operational channels from its base in Morecambe.
Hamaton and Ateq TPMS diagnostic tools require regular updates of the WebVT software required to run these devices. Released on a quarterly basis, these updates include new European vehicle brands covered by their tool range, and providing the latest aftermarket TPMS sensor coverage to their protocol database.
The Blend has extended an invitation for industry insiders to share their insights and expertise by speaking at this year’s hotly-anticipated independent garage annual conference and networking event. The 2024 event takes place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 28 September. Building on the success of last year’s conference, The Blend is eager to inject fresh perspectives by introducing new speakers.
In a move that promises to “expedite the resolution of automotive enigmas,” Snap-on has released its latest software. The automotive industry equipment specialist says this autumn 2023 release “empowers technicians from the moment they power on,” providing them with an “unparalleled arsenal of tools and features designed to streamline diagnostics and ensure complete customer satisfaction.”
Continental is developing virtual ECU Creator software (vECU Creator) to enable vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and third parties to be able to configure and run virtual cloud-based electronic control units in their specific development environments to help develop code for micro-controller and processor hardware that does not yet exist. The virtual ECU Creator is part of the Continental Automotive Edge (CAEdge) framework, which runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the ERP and business management software provider, has agreed to buy Compilator, which mainly operates in Sweden, Finland and the UK. The acquisition of Compilator is described as a strategic investment for KCS, supporting its strategy of growing into Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Compilator, which itself serves the tyre and distribution sectors in 2,000 locations throughout the Nordics, UK and Ireland, bought UK-based tyre software business Team Systems back in 2016 as well as the fleet-orientated Inforoute operation in 2019.
Continental has launched new software designed to support “fleet operators, dealers and service technicians in maximising the safety and efficiency of their tyres”. The new TireTech mobile app for truck and bus tyres, complements the existing version for agricultural tyres.
Schrader TPMS Solutions has launched two new bundles containing software upgrade bundles for its ST-1 TPMS programming tool and its 16 EZ-sensor GO. The TPMS specialist says these upgrade bundles are “created with workshops in mind” and allow users to unlock the ST-1 tool to programme other programmable sensor brands supported by ATEQ.
Following earlier reports on 25 November 2022, Avayler, Halfords’ B2B software arm has confirmed that ATU has selected the Avayler mobile solution to support its new mobile servicing and tyre fitting division. Avayler Mobile will initially be rolled out in Munich as part of ATU’s “Mobile Workshop” pilot project, with further plans for expansion throughout Germany.
Goodyear is contributing to the pursuit of increased realism in virtual racing via its collaboration with Studio 397, developer of the hyper-realistic rFactor 2 simulation engine. The tyre manufacturer says its partnership has led to a major step forward in replicating race tyre model behaviours in the virtual environment. Such developments allow esports drivers to get closer than ever to the experiences of their real-life counterparts. The engine, which uses thousands of data points to create an immersive and authentic experience, is used in the Le Mans Virtual Series, of which Goodyear is an official partner.
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