Press Releases

TI Fluid Systems, a leading global provider of fluid system technology for the automotive industry, today announced the new heat management systems for the new Mustang Mach-E, the brand new all-electric off-road vehicle from Ford. The new vehicle, which will come on the market in late 2020, was first presented to the public in November last year during the LA Auto Show 2019. TI Fluid Systems will supply the refrigerant lines for the air conditioning system to make the interior more

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Luokung Technology Corp., one of the global leading spatial-temporal big-data processing technology companies, a leading interactive location-based services company in China, today announced that eMapgo Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("EMG") has entered into strategic partnership with Continental Holding (China) Co., Ltd. ("Continental" or Continental China), the subsidiary of one of the world's leading automotive technology company Continental AG (FWB: CON). Leverag

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Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today its franchisee, A.D. Kenwood Company, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Portage, Indiana. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which is all about delivering a quick, easy and trusted experience for

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Cooper Tire today announced its latest innovation in pickup truck and SUV tires built for extreme winter conditions. The new Cooper® Discoverer® Snow Claw™ tire gives drivers confidence and grip on the road in the bitter cold, snow and ice. Rigorously snow-tested in four countries across three continents, the Discoverer® Snow Claw™ tire features patented Snow Groove™ technology, which traps snow in the grooves of the tire for greater traction, handling

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Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® X-Ice® SNOW tire  the new generation of its superior winter tire designed for maximum mobility and safety, winter after winter in a special demonstration last week. The new X-Ice SNOW winter tire for passenger cars and SUVs has been developed, tested and proven in Michelin's Nordic test centers under the most rigorous constant extreme-winter driving conditions. Notably, 85% of Michelin's North American volume for the X-Ice SNOW

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Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. "We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to be our customers' best business partner by making them even more competitive and help them attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market," says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. The four heavy-duty trucks; Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks

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DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has expanded its line of aftermarket ignition coils. DENSO now offers four new coil-on-plug (COP) part numbers that extend its coverage to 2012-2018 Honda and Acura models. "Ignition coils are designed and manufactured for specific applications," said Reggie Cruz, senior manager of DENSO's Independent Aftermarket Product Development Group. "We are pleased to

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Christian Brothers Automotive, the nation's leading automotive service and repair company, has chosen Tekmetric as their dedicated auto repair shop management software. After exploring a variety of shop management systems available to them, Tekmetric was chosen because it aligned with the quality, care, and trust that are synonymous with the Christian Brothers Automotive brand. Tekmetric will help Christian Brothers Automotive not only complement their world-class service to ove

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Mercedes-Benz is expanding its Mercedes-Benz Collection luxury vehicle subscription service to include a brand-new tier consisting exclusively of the company’s AMG high performance models. Currently available only in Atlanta, Ga., the AMG-Exclusive tier provides car enthusiasts with unprecedented access to the top echelon of the Mercedes-AMG product line. Mercedes-Benz Collection subscribers who crave style and driving performance can satisfy their needs with just the tap of a

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Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, is pleased to announce, in partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, the launch of the Allison 1000 xFE™ fully automatic transmission in the 2.5 and 3.5-ton Mighty Light Duty Truck. As the leading truck manufacturer in Korea, with an ever growing global footprint, Hyundai Motor Company has selected the Allison 1000 Series™ with xFE technology to provide their cust

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Automakers are turning to connectivity, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) technologies amid a clamour for vehicles that can fit into customers' seamlessly connected lifestyles. CASE also reduces accident rates, lowers emissions and creates new revenue streams in the mobility ecosystem. But while CASE convergence is already catalysing opportunities for growth and innovation, it is also triggering widespread disruption. In the process, it is compelling automakers to redefine establishe

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Technavio has been monitoring the automotive LED lighting market and it is poised to grow by USD 4.73 billion during 2019-2023, progressing at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Use of LEDs in automotive intelligence lighting system applications has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market. However, adoption of laser light

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Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey. The store will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. "Tint World® offers great franchisee support, and it's the best option out there in aftermarket auto services," Chad Bailey said. &qu

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Innoviz Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced cooperation with Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Co. in Xi'an, China to deploy autonomous trucks for an upcoming project in one of the biggest ports in China. Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Co. Ltd., better known as Shacman Trucks outside China, is one of the largest truck manufacturers in China.  Shaanxi consists of four truck companies, delivering

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Icahn Automotive, a company of Icahn Enterprises LP, owner and operator of the leading service provider Pep Boys, completed the acquisition of Tecnicentros Mundial, an automotive service chain with six locations in Puerto Rico. The locations of Tecnicentros Mundial in Caguas, San Juan Centro, Rio Piedras, Campo Rico, Dorado and Ponce will become Pep Boys brand service centers and the employees of those locations will become part of the Pep Boys team. "The acquisition of Tecnice

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