Press Releases
15 May 2024
Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, has named Toyota North America* one of its 2024 Top 50 Companies, ranking fourth among the 160 companies participating in the survey. Toyota has maintained its position for the third year in a row and continues to be the only automotive manufacturer ranked in the Top 10. "Everyone at Toyota plays a role in creating an inclusive culture where people belong and can contribute to their fullest potential," said Tellis Bethel, chief diversity off
Read more...A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The findings indicate that nearly half of all vehicle shoppers in market today are not even considering an EV – a group the study identifies as Skeptics, shoppers who are only considering vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion en
Read more...14 May 2024
ZO Motors North America and ITD Industries have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which ITD Industries becomes the exclusive distributor for ZM Trucks zero-emission Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric commercial truck products in Canada, becoming the top supplier of new energy trucks in the region. ZM Trucks, the western expression of ZO Motors, is North America's newest zero-emissions commercial truck brand. The zero-emission work truck market is rapidly d
Read more...14 May 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, will participate in the NYC Fleet Show put on by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services on May 16 at the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. GreenPower will showcase a sampling of its all-electric, purpose-built co
Read more...13 May 2024
utel Energy, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging products and services, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from May 20 to 22, 2024. Autel Energy will be prominently featured at Booth No. 1213, showcasing its revolutionary new solution, the 640 kW MaxiCharger DC HiPower for fleet operators and heavy-duty transport stakeholders seeking unparalleled efficiency and reliability. In the swiftly e
Read more...Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its rapid growth with the opening of its first location in Ohio. Tint World Columbus, owned and operated by Josh Vanlandingham, offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality automotive styling and aftermarket part services, including window tinting, paint protection films, ceramic coatings, and professional detailing. "We're pr
Read more...Penske Automotive Group, Inc. a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share. "Based on the strength of our balance sheet and continued strong cash flow, we are pleased to provide our shareholders with a 10% increase in the cash dividend," said Penske Automotive Group President, Robert Kurnic
Read more...10 May 2024
Perrone Robotics, a pioneer and leader in autonomous vehicle technology, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the TONY ADAS Kit. This advanced driver-assistance system is designed to bring cutting-edge safety and driver assistance features to a wide range of vehicles, both new and existing. The TONY ADAS Kit provides a comprehensive suite of automation and driver assistance functions. Leveraging the patented technologies from Perrone's renowned TONY AV Kit,
Read more...Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today commends the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) for finalizing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. More than three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities, and about half of pedestrian injuries, occur in darkness. The final rule places an upper bound on the requirement that a PA
Read more...Team members at Toyota's longest-running U.S. vehicle manufacturing facility cheered today as the ninth-generation Camry rolled off the assembly line for the first time. The 2025 Camry is powered exclusively with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, part of Toyota's multi-pathway approach to electrification. "Today would not be possible without our incredibly talented team members," said Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky. "Starting production of
Read more...A large vehicle manufacturing company has improved the way large vehicles are produced by integrating Automated Guided Vehicles into their assembly line. This innovative approach has broken previous production records and has increased production by 33%. The use of heavy-duty AGV systems has allowed the company to redefine efficiency and challenge production boundaries. Faced with the challenge of maneuvering massive vehicle bodies—weighing up to 10,000 pounds—from the m
Read more...The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is the winner of Cars.com's Three-row SUV challenge. Conducted over the course of a week, the comparison test featured seven SUVs that were evaluated in a number of areas important to families. After scores were tabulated, the Palisade emerged to top place - thanks in part to its classy refinement and host of desirable features. "The Hyundai Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV," said Ricky
Read more...BAE Systems and Eaton expand collaboration to deliver electric drive solutions for heavy-duty trucks
8 May 2024
BAE Systems a leader in electric propulsion, and Eaton, a global power management company, are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle (EV) solutions for heavy-duty trucks. The solution offers original equipment manufacturers and commercial vehicle modifiers a comprehensive, efficient, advanced, and flexible EV system for a wide range of zero-emission platforms. In 2023, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to provide electric drive technology sol
Read more...SOUEAST Motor hosted the "Hi, SOUEAST" Global Investment Promotion Conference in Fuzhou, China, attracting hundreds of potential dealer partners from 23 countries. Accelerating Global Expansion "SOUEAST Motor aims to expand its presence to 80+ countries and regions, establishing 1,500 sales networks. We will invest in 10 KD factories and 3 manufacturing centers worldwide, aiming to achieve the strategic goal of 500,000 units in overseas sale
Read more...Keysight Technologies, Inc. and ETAS are partnering to provide automakers and automotive suppliers with a comprehensive automotive cybersecurity solution to ensure vehicles are protected when they hit the road. Through this arrangement, the ESCRYPT CycurFUZZ smart automotive fuzzer tool from ETAS will be integrated into Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity Test Platform. The growing connectivity of automotive systems exposes connected vehicles to cybersecurity risks that must b
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