Press Releases

Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), a leading automotive repair franchise, announced today that seven of its locally owned locations across Douglas County have launched a new partnership with the Douglas County School District to sponsor its Auto Jobs program, giving local high school students a direct path from the classroom into careers as automotive technicians. The participating shops in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, Parker North, Parker South, Castle Rock and Lone Tr

Klipboard, the industry-specific business software company, has introduced Autowork, a shop management platform that is both cloud-native and AI-native. The new solution is designed to give independent aftermarket auto service centers one place to manage their day-to-day operations. Klipboard already has an established presence across the automotive aftermarket, supporting businesses with software designed around the way the industry works. Its enterprise platform, Autowork One, pow

CapMetro, the Central Texas region’s leading public transportation provider, recently celebrated the full launch of its Rapid 800 and Rapid 837 Rapid lines, reaching 10 to 15 minute peak frequency alongside the opening of two new park-and-ride facilities, Expo Center and Goodnight Ranch. Both facilities are equipped with overhead pantograph charging supplied and supported by Camber, extending the charging infrastructure from CapMetro’s primary bus depot out onto the routes themsel

The Trelleborg Group, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed an agreement and completed the acquisition of Producta S.r.l. The company is a leading manufacturer of advanced sealing solutions and extruded profiles for the building and construction industry, mainly in Italy and Greece. The company is headquartered in Montelupone, Italy, and reported annual sales of approximately SEK 135 M in 2025. “The acquisition strengthens our position

XPeng Inc, a leading global Physical AI company, will make a major appearance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show from October 12 to 18, bringing its latest advances in intelligent mobility, robotics and future transportation to one of Europe's most prominent automotive stages. At the show, XPENG will make the global launch of its Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV, the G9L, marking another milestone in the company's expansion in Europe. Advancing Physical AI into the Real World

Batteries Plus, the nation's leading battery and power solutions service center, is expanding its footprint in Central Florida with a four-store development deal in Lake County. Franchise owners Clint and Jolene Coates are building a multi-generational family business with plans to open their first store in The Villages within the next year. In total, they will bring four Batteries Plus stores to the fast-growing communities north of Orlando over the next six years. From

Continental has received two new approvals to supply original-equipment tires for Porsche models. The automotive manufacturer has approved both the SportContact 7 and the new SportContact 7 Force for the Panamera G3 II. The SportContact 7 Force is a high-performance addition to Continental’s summer tire line. Porsche also recommends the WinterContact TS 860 S for the Cayenne E4 during the colder months. All tires are approved in 21- and 22-inch sizes, with XL markings, indicating increa

PitPro Automation today announced the successful installation of its fully automated tire changing system at a Kal Tire store in Calgary, Alberta. The deployment is the first production PitPro system in the field and represents the company's transition from pilot programs to production following the system's public unveiling in June 2025. The system is deployed at a store operated by Kal Tire, one of Canada's largest independent tire dealers, and marks PitPro's first

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and GM Energy today announced the Smart Charge Bundle, a new, first-of-its-kind offering giving customers access to a home charger, smart-charging incentives, and support at Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac dealers across Northern and Central California. Q: What are PG&E and GM announcing today? A: PG&E and GM Energy are launching the Smart Charge Bundle. The bundle includes an EV charger at no additional cost

OBE Power, a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, today announced the closing of an equity investment from North Sky Capital, a pioneer in impact investing in the United States. The investment complements OBE Power’s existing credit facility with Gresham House, and is intended to support the company’s continued growth and the expansion of its fully owned and operated EV charging network across the United States and Canada. The

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Google Cloud today announced that Volvo Cars has become the lead industry partner for Horizon, an open-source software development platform that helps car makers and automotive suppliers build, test, and deploy software for Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) more efficiently. Horizon brings together cloud-native development tools, virtual testing environments, and AI-assisted workflows into a unified platform. This helps car makers and automotive su

Continental has significantly expanded its global portfolio of ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires – tires measuring 18 inches and above – over the past five years and plans to strengthen this segment further in the future. By the end of 2027, the company will add more than 650 new tire sizes across all tire lines, for both original equipment on new cars and the replacement market. By expanding its portfolio, the tire manufacturer is responding to growing demand for high-performanc

XCMG, a global construction machinery manufacturer, launched the Hanjing, its next-generation new energy heavy truck on Sept. 20. Designed for long-haul, cross-regional freight, the truck addresses key priorities for logistics operators, including range, charging speed, uptime and lifecycle operating efficiency. XCMG began developing the Hanjing in 2023, visiting major freight hubs and working with large logistics companies to identify requirements for range, charging, efficiency an

Geely Farizon has officially debuted at IAA Transportation 2026, presenting its full-spectrum electric commercial vehicle portfolio covering the Farizon SV, Farizon V7E, and the flagship pure-electric heavy-duty truck, Homtruck. Addressing mounting pressure across European fleets to decarbonize without compromising uptime or total cost of ownership (TCO), Geely Farizon enters Europe not merely as an exporter, but as a long-term local partner backed by the industrial scale and engineering expe

Limited Spec Automotive announced the availability of a 2027 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Base at its Miami showroom, giving Florida collectors and luxury vehicle enthusiasts access to one of the most sought-after SUVs on the market. Under the hood, the Cullinan is powered by a 6.7-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive. The SUV rides on a double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, both fitted wi