Hijacking Hand Tools: Network torque wrenches can be hacked, security report says
Toronto, Ontario — Cybersecurity research performed by Nozomi Networks’ Labs warns that hand tools with smart features can be vulnerable to cyber attacks. Specifically, Nozomi Networks’ Labs found vulnerabilities in a Bosch Rexroth smart pneumatic torque wrench that the company says is commonly used on vehicle production lines. The wrench’s smart functions allow it to […]
Glare Be Gone: Bosch demos ‘virtual visor’ tech at CES
Las Vegas, Nevada — At CES 2020, Bosch unveiled its new ‘virtual visor’ tech, a virtual sun visor concept for drivers consisting of a very slim and transparent LED display designed to reduce glares from sunlight or headlights. At this year’s CES, the company shared how its virtual visor tech syncs with Bosch’s Advanced Driving […]
Bosch Knows Best: Bosch reports AEB could prevent one-third of crashes
Toronto, Ontario — With a bill proposing to mandate the integration of AEB on all passenger vehicles currently before the U.S. House of Representatives, Bosch has released a report showing that about one-third of U.S. vehicle crashes could be prevented with the technology. Bosch said that if integrated across the board, Automatic Emergency Braking systems […]
New Kids on the Block: Management shakeup expected at Bosch
Berlin, Germany – Major changes in management are underway at Robert Bosch, reports say. CEO Volkmar Denner will step down at the end of the year, according to Automobilwoche, a sister publication of Automotive News Europe, although his contract was set to expire mid 2022. Denner has led the German supplier since 2021, and will […]
AI virtual assistant, Charlie, may be in a shop near you soon
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — April 24, 2018 — Collision repairers across the globe could soon be sharing a co-worker. Charlie, a digital service assistant which could be thought of as the automotive aftermarket’s version of Siri, was unveiled by Bosch Engineering in March. “This patent-applied-for dealership partner aims to bring a […]
Mitchell and Bosch announce collaboration on Mitchell Diagnostics System
San Diego, California — June 20, 2017 — Jack Rozint, Vice President of Sales and Service at Mitchell International, saw a significant challenge rising out of today’s quickly developing and increasingly complex vehicles. “One of the key tools in fixing these complex vehicles is diagnostic scanning, but there is not a reliable diagnostic solution for the […]
Jeff McFadden of Service King joins IBIS line-up
London, United Kingdom — December 20, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced a new speaker for the IBIS 2017 Global Summit. Jeff McFadden, President of Service King, is uniquely placed to talk with authority on several key issues affecting the current market, including the skills shortage and what Service King is […]
Bosch launches new cordless impact wrench
Mt. Prospect, Illinois — May 10, 2016 — According to Bosch, the company’s new IWMH182 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Impact Wrench is a cordless tool designed automotive technicians who need high torque for fastening and anchoring applications. With a 1/2 in. square drive with detent pin for secure socket retention, this Bosch impact wrench […]
