Press Releases
Actify, the leading provider of visualization and program management solutions for the automotive supply chain, today announced their panel session at the MEMA Annual Vehicle Supplier Conference, “Accelerating Launch Processes Out of the ICE Age.” The panel will feature executives from Plante Moran, Modineer and Actify, and will be moderated by Jason Stein, host of the Cars & Culture and MEMA Automotive Insiders Podcast. “OEMs are not simply building different
Read more...Mark your calendars for November 17-26 as the Los Angeles Auto Show® introduces an unprecedented experience for attendees. For the first time, a diverse roster of automotive brands will empower visitors to directly compare electric vehicle performance, comfort and features by getting behind the wheel. Set against the expansive backdrop of the show's 1M sqft venue, visitors can experience top-tier models from leading automakers through both street drives and specialized indoor tracks.
Read more...18 October 2023
PartsTrader, the leading cloud-based auto parts procurement platform for the collision repair industry, and Tractable, an artificial intelligence (AI) leader using computer vision to assess the condition of cars, have formed a strategic partnership to bolster how the industry uses AI to process claims. The groundbreaking collaboration will launch with the integration of PartsTrader’s historical parts price data into Tractable’s Auto Reviewer solution, enabling insurers to automate
Read more...17 October 2023
Flying cars might not yet be mainstream, but as developments in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries are making progress globally, the future of driving is set to look very different. The convenience and ease of charging your vehicle from home means no petrol station stops, always setting off with a full battery, and no more guilt from generating large emissions with the combustion of fuel. Drivers can feel good knowing they are making a sustainable choice when doing every
Read more...17 October 2023
Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced the global commercial launch of two new polyamide solutions for manufacturers of Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrain components and EV battery applications. The Frianyl® PA W-Series of flame-retardant polyamide solutions enables the manufacturing of large, thick-walled, flame-retardant components for EV batteries. With the W-Series solutions, manufacturers can improve the safety of these compon
Read more...16 October 2023
Shawn Goodrich, Owner and Founder of Two Fingers Automotive, strongly believes that all car owners should be proactive with their automotive care. As often as he can, he enjoys sharing tips and advice that may help people avoid a costly automotive repair bill. For instance, Goodrich recently posted an in-depth and helpful blog on the Two Fingers Automotive website that addresses an important maintenance topic: when and why to check coolant levels in an automobile.
Read more...13 October 2023
Sotheby’s Motorsport, the new joint venture between the automotive lifestyle ecosystem duPont REGISTRY Group and luxury auto auction house RM Sotheby’s, today announced two new listings from legendary collector Barry Skolnick’s The Ikonick Collection. The brainchild of Skolnick, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ikonick is home to some of the world’s finest art and automobiles. The Collection boasts more than 125 supercars, hypercars and classic-grade vehicles.
Read more...13 October 2023
SoundHound AI, Inc. a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced a new Vehicle Intelligence domain that lets users of its in-vehicle voice AI platform access the car manual using natural speech. The new domain follows the recent launch of SoundHound Chat AI for Automotive, which is currently being piloted in vehicles. As technology develops, car manufacturers introduce more features every year – making car manuals increasingly complex. But in a fast-paced,
Read more...12 October 2023
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) continues to expand its line of Oil Filter Housing Kits. Since the program's introduction, Standard® has added coverage for many popular applications. Standard® Oil Filter Housing Kits come assembled from the factory and include everything needed for a complete, correct installation. Standard® Oil Filter Housings are vehicle specific, not universal, and are designed to use the correct oil filter cataloged for the vehicle. The oil f
Read more...12 October 2023
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced a strategic partnership with Manufacture 2030 to move the company closer to establishing its science-based targets. Oshkosh is the first manufacturer of purpose-built commercial vehicles on the Manufacture 2030 platform. Manufacture 2030 provides global brands, corporations and their small and medium-sized suppliers with the data, tools and support they need to help meet the
Read more...12 October 2023
In October 2023, BMW already launched the new BMW 5 Series (G60) Sedan. Consequently, the earlier models, G30 and G31, manufactured since 2017, garnered increasing interest in the used car market. KW automotive has introduced a new coilover suspension for the BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) equipped with rear air suspension. Much like the BMW 6 Series GT (G32), this suspension manufacturer has specifically tailored the rear shock absorbers of its coilover suspension to suit vehicles with air suspe
Read more...Wind River®, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced that Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., has selected Wind River Linux to develop the Hozon Automotive Intelligent Security Vehicle Platform. “Software will continue to drive the automotive industry forward and create new possibilities for both carmakers and consumers,” said Avijit Sinha, chief product officer, Wind River. “Wind River Linux can help
Read more...11 October 2023
Cardo Systems, global market leader in wireless communication systems for powersports, has joined forces with leading powersports apparel brand 509 to introduce the Mach V Commander, a groundbreaking motorcycle helmet that transcends the conventional. The Mach V Commander features a fully integrated state-of-the-art Cardo communications system with in-helmet audio and microphone enabling seamless communication and connectivity for you and up to 14 users. The helmet also boasts the industry
Read more...Allison Transmission today announced the launch of the eGen Power® 85S, the newest addition to Allison’s family of fully electric axles. In partnership with Anadolu Isuzu, Allison is pleased to present their integrated eGen Power 85S into the Isuzu Novo VOLT fully electric bus showcased at Busworld Europe in Brussels, Belgium. “We’re proud to partner with Allison to integrate the eGen Power 85S into the Novo VOLT to provide a new bus in our portfolio that will
Read more...6 October 2023
Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp. (“Athena Consumer”) (NYSE American: ACAQ) announced today that the conditions to closing the business combination between Athena Consumer, Next.e.GO Mobile SE (“e.GO”), Next.e.GO B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of e.GO (“TopCo”), and Time is Now Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TopCo (“Merger Sub”) have not yet been satisfied and the business combination has not closed. The parties are working toge
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