Press Releases
5 March 2026
Sensata Technologies, today announced the launch of its FaultBreak™ contactor, a next generation high voltage switching and protection solution engineered to improve fault clearing performance, enhance safety, and simplify electric vehicle power systems. FaultBreak’s passive and resettable fuse function enables robust protection against high magnitude fault currents, reducing system cost, weight, and complexity while enhancing vehicle safety and serviceability. Reliable
Read more...5 March 2026
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RH850/U2C, a new 32‑bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) built on a 28nm process. With rich communication interface support and advanced security, the MCU targets a diverse range of automotive applications, including chassis and safety systems for passenger cars and motorcycles, battery management systems (BMS) and body control functions such as lighting and motor control,
Read more...Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), a leading global tire manufacturer, today introduces the Laufenn X FIT AT2, a new all-terrain tire designed for the everyday driver who won't compromise on adventure or value. With a premium tread wear warranty and coverage for 15-to-22inch wheel sizes across a wide range of popular light truck and SUV fitments, the X FIT AT2 delivers dependable performance, durability, and comfort for drivers who split their time between on-road and off-road
Read more...Dauch Corporation today announced, effective February 26 and March 2, 2026, to induce and retain the talent of Dauch Corporation (the "Company") employees who commenced employment with the Company in connection with the business combination with Dowlais Group plc, 62 individuals were granted awards of restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering 957,867 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Inducement Grant"). RSUs granted under the Inducement Gran
Read more...3 March 2026
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and RAW Charging, one of the UK’s leading charge point operators (CPOs), today announced a new multiyear partnership aimed at rapidly expanding access to dependable DC fast charging with more than 300 new charge points across the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, RAW Charging extends and expands its long-standing partnership with ChargePoint as its technology partner, encompassing chargi
Read more...27 February 2026
Tensor and Arm today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to deliver the foundational compute architecture behind the world's first agentic AI personal Robocar. Through this partnership, Tensor is leveraging the Arm® compute platform, which unifies hardware, software and ecosystem enablement, to power physical AI workloads spanning the entire vehicle. Tensor has integrated more than 400 safety-capable, power-efficient Arm-based cores in each vehicle – the highest conce
Read more...26 February 2026
Legacy EV has officially launched its electric vehicle workforce training program at Red Rock Correctional Center in partnership with CoreCivic. Following a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the program is now operational, with participants already engaged in hands-on instruction. The initiative prepares justice-impacted individuals for careers not only in the EV industry, but across the broader clean energy economy, advanced manufacturing, and modern transportation sectors. As electr
Read more...25 February 2026
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will debut three new off-the-road tires at CONEXPO-CONAGG: the 27.00R49 Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep (VMTD), the 24.00R35 Bridgestone V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU), and the Firestone Multi Block T. The tires headline the Bridgestone Off-the-Road booth, which will showcase a wide range of premium and intelligent tires for applications including cranes, graders, haulers, and loaders. These three new tires underscore our relentless
Read more...25 February 2026
RNR Tire Express (RNR), the leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, is officially entering Canada with the signing of its first international franchise agreement. The new location is currently under construction at 1080 Simcoe St. N in Oshawa, Ontario, and is anticipated to open in March 2026. "Expanding into Canada is a natural next step for RNR as we continue to grow alongside our franchisees and the communities we serve," said Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tir
Read more...24 February 2026
The moment you sign the paperwork on your 2026 Toyota or Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), the next question becomes clear: how do you want to charge it? Fortunately, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has tapped the expertise of Treehouse, a software-enabled operating system for electrification programs, with the aim to make home EV charger purchase and installation easy. As BEVs and PHEVs enter the mainstream, home charging is becoming
Read more...20 February 2026
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter Hankook), a leading global tire manufacturer within the Hankook & Company Group (Chairman Hyunbum Cho) and the exclusive rally tire supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), has successfully concluded Round 2 of the 2026 WRC — Rally Sweden — on February 15 in the Umeå region of Sweden. First staged in 1950, Rally Sweden remains the only WRC event contested entirely on snow and ice. Crews tackled 18 sp
Read more...Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce expanded coverage in its growing Undercar product line, which features more than 3,500 components in nine key categories. The line is organized into three segments: Drivetrain, Wheel and Tire, and Brake and Chassis. Standard® Undercar components are direct-fit replacements, which undergo extensive testing and on-vehicle validation to ensure durability and proper performance. The drivetrain segment of the Standard® Un
Read more...19 February 2026
Continental will open this year’s technical conference at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover on March 4, 2026, with a presentation on tire technologies for autonomous driving. Dr. Andreas Topp, head of Platform Development and Industrialization for passenger-car tires at Continental, will show how the future of autonomous vehicles is becoming a reality and how the tire manufacturer is responding with innovative solutions. “The future of self-driving vehicles has b
Read more...Sun Auto Tire & Service has expanded its Alabama footprint through two strategic acquisitions totaling four tire and automotive service locations across the state. Bay City Tire & Wheel builds on the Sun Auto Network's growing Gulf Coast presence, expanding service coverage across Alabama. Together with Fausak Tires, Vannoy's Tires, and T&A Auto Care, it further strengthens the Network, bringing these companies together under one connected platform as we continue
Read more...18 February 2026
Amsted Automotive will exhibit its innovative net-formed products for the construction, mining and heavy-equipment markets at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 taking place March 3–7 in Las Vegas. At CONEXPO 2026, SMW Manufacturing, an Amsted Automotive company, will connect with industry leaders and showcase products engineered to perform in the most demanding operating environments. Featured solutions include cutting tools for surface and underground applications; long-wall miner bits fo
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