Rohrman Automotive Group, one of the largest family-owned auto groups in the United States, announces plans to open its new Schaumburg Honda dealership. The 173,000 square foot dealership will be the largest Honda dealership in the world*.  Members of the media are invited to attend a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, September 26, which will include: Food + Beverage Autograph signing with Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandbe

The KW V3 coilover suspension is now available for all Smart #1 electric cars Drivers of even the Smart #1 Brabus can now experience enhanced driving dynamics with the KW V3 coilover suspension. This performance upgrade offers independent adjustment of compression and rebound for a customized driving experience. Two versions are available, catering to both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants of the Smart #1. Regardless of drivetrain configuration, the KW V3 allows a stepless lowerin

Amprius Technologies, Inc. a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced it has received two contracts to supply 40 Ah high-performance cells for Light Electric Vehicle (“LEV”) applications. The contracts total exceeds $20 million and highlights Amprius’ ability to quickly move customers through the commercial validation process, secure volume purchase commitments, and deliver large quantities of cells to customers. Ampriu

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced it has successfully developed the industry’s first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND). With industry-leading speeds and enhanced reliability, the new auto SSD, AM9C1 is an optimal solution for on-device AI capabilities in automotive applications. With about 50% improved power efficiency compared to its predecessor, the AM991, the new 256GB auto

At the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, HONGQI launched its latest new energy vehicles —the EH7 all-electric sedan and the EHS7 all-electric SUV. This marked HONGQI's second appearance at Automechanika Frankfurt. The HONGQI EH7 and EHS7 are flagship models in the brand's new energy sector, featuring designs that combine luxury with advanced technologies, particularly in driving dynamics and comfort.c Regarding driving dynamics, the HONGQI EH7 and EHS7 are equipped with to

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its expansion throughout Arizona with their third location in the state now open in Tucson. Tint World Tucson is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Peyton Mesa. Ambitious from the start, Mesa followed business management school with running a successful autobody shop, growing it to a $5 million business before purchasing a restaurant and expanding it to multiple locations

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ESAF Small Finance Bank, to offer attractive financing solutions to its commercial vehicle customers. Initially focused on Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), the partnership will expand to include financing for Tata Motors’ entire commercial vehicle portfolio. Mr. Vinay Pathak, Vice President & Business Head – SCV

FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider, is expanding its charging network with the installation of an initial set of 73 curbside and fast chargers in the greater Cleveland area. This deployment signifies the beginning of a substantial project across the Northeast Ohio region, following FLO partners Alternalite EV and SAF Inc.'s successful bid as the exclusive charger provider for Phase 1 of the Northeast Ohio

Today, one of the world's largest, most respected electric vehicle (EV) charger brands celebrated the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, jumpstarting the company's expansion across North America. The move is a part of Alpitronic's efforts to build a robust, reliable charger network across the country to fuel the increasing adoption of electric vehicles by consumers. Due to their superior engineering and design, Alpitronic's Hyperchargers achieve, on avera

AE Elemental, a joint venture of U.S.-based Ascend Elements and Poland-based Elemental Strategic Metals, today celebrated the grand opening of its first commercial-scale EV battery recycling facility. Located in Zawiercie, Poland, the newly constructed facility can process 12,000 metric tons of used Li-ion batteries each year – or approximately 28,000 EV battery packs annually – making it one of the largest battery recycling facilities in Europe. Dozens of business and community l

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced that it will display a series of products at booth D11 in Hall 3 of Automechanika Frankfurt. Aftermarket clutch solutions for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market. Eaton will showcase its complete product line of angle spring clutches, diaphragm spring clutches, concentric pneumatic clutch actuators and ServiceRanger diagnostic solutions for commercial vehicles. Angle spring clutch for automatic manual transmissi

Low-friction TAROL axlebox bearings facilitate more reliable and economical rail operations and are one of Schaeffler’s main exhibits at InnoTrans 2024. The showcase includes TAROL axlebox bearings developed for the AAR (Association of American Railroads) market. These bearings meet the certification requirements under both the AAR and European standards, so they can be used in the USA, Australia, India, Southeast Asia and many other countries and regions in addition to Europe

Nearly a third of all new car registrations in Germany in 2023 were SUVs. This trend is mirrored across Europe, with Volkswagen leading the SUV market in both regions. KW automotive, the aftermarket suspension manufacturer, now offers the KW V3 coilover suspension kit for the facelifted VW Touareg III. The kit features independently adjustable compression and rebound damping, providing the Touareg III with a sportier, more harmonious driving experience while allowing for maximum lowering. The

At IAA Transportation 2024, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the global leader in new energy technology innovations launched its groundbreaking TECTRANS battery system, revolutionizing the commercial transportation sector. TECTRANS represents a quantum leap in battery technology for commercial vehicles, offering unprecedented energy density, faster charging capabilities, and enhanced durability. This innovative system is poised to transform the electric commercia

On September 16, 2024, during the 2024 Hannover International Commercial Vehicles Show, Foton Motor and ZF Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce advanced commercial vehicle hybrid drive systems into the Chinese market to support the diversified needs of new energy transformation. Chairman of Foton Motor Chang Rui, EVP of Foton Motor Lu Zhenghua, Member of Management Board of ZF Group, Head of ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions Peter Laier, and APAC President, ZF C