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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 6-6-2018 Bolt was honored this year at the New England Motor Press Association’s (NEMPA) annual awards ceremony held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bolt’s “Breakthrough One-key lock Technology” was the technology chosen by the membership of NEMPA for recognition. Three GM-Trucks.com staffers, Zane Merva, Josh Merva, and John Goreham are NEMPA members. This annual NEMPA Yankee Supplier Award goes to the automotive supplier that has made significant contributions to the industry. The suppliers chosen are often the unsung heroes behind the major advancements in the business or their area of focus. Suppliers can be nominated for a component, system or technology that significantly enhances the motoring experience, whether by making driving safer, more cost-efficient or simply more enjoyable. Past winners of the Yankee Supplier Award recipients include convertible top and interior component manufacturer Haartz, who earned the award for its jacquard weaving technology, and Delphi, who won for automation technology. Bolt’s One-Key lock technology locks are designed so that a single vehicle ignition key can be programmed to open any number of locks, reducing the need for multiple keys. Hassle-free, these Bolt locks are easily programmed the first time the ignition key is inserted into the lock cylinder. Once the key is inserted, spring-loaded plate tumblers move, immediately coding the cylinder to that unique key. Bolt’s One-key locks are weatherproof and feature an automotive-grade stainless steel lock shutter, a durable, protective rubber shell and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping. Bolt is a long-time friend to GM-Trucks.com and we have tested and reviewed Bolt products here at the site in the past. You can check out the Bolt line of truck locks at the company’s website.
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We can't wait to hear about how style and technology will change the way we use, operate, and buy our vehicles into the future. One of the aspects we'll dive into is asking how close we are to fully self driving cars. Even if the technology was on sale today, would you trust it? Would you buy it? In preparation for the conference MIT is curious what current drivers are thinking about autonomous vehicles. How much would you spend on one? Would you really let one fully take over driving you to work? The survey also asks questions about how you learned to operate your vehicle and how satisfied you are with your vehicles current technology. By answering this quick, informal survey, you'll get a chance to give your opinion to industry partners directly. Fill out the MIT/NEMPA Autonomous Vehicle Survey Here We'll let you know the results of the survey in a couple of weeks. Interested in coming to the MIT Conference with us? Tickets are still available. -
Members of NEMPA test each vehicle under consideration in the worst possible weather conditions to arrive at the results. This year, New England experienced the most snow and also the coldest February on record. That gave the testers, which included members of the GM-trucks.com staff, a chance to put the Colorado through some very challenging conditions. Not only was the Colorado the best vehicle in its class the group tested, it was a strong contender for the overall win, which went to the Ford F-150. Crossovers and SUVs rank high on everyone's winter vehicle list, but this past winter called for more capability than even some large AWD crossovers could handle. WheelsTV and NEMPA noted that the Colorado offers the capabilities of many full-size trucks with the convenience of a small package.
