Press Releases
Mullen Automotive Inc. an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a number of new hires that have recently joined Mullen Automotive. Key hires have been added across vehicle engineering, vehicle integration, powertrain systems and manufacturing in support of EV vehicle programs, including the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover and Mullen ONE EV Cargo Van programs. The following individuals who have recently joined Mullen Automotive are located ac
Read more...NXP Semiconductors today announced expanded and strong customer engagements for its entire S32 family of domain and zonal automotive processors. This includes a major automotive OEM’s selection of NXP’s S32 family of automotive processors and microcontrollers to be used across its fleet of future vehicles, beginning mid-decade. The resulting multi-year supply agreement spans the S32 family, including the upcoming 5nm ASIL-D processors. This includes several recent awards with lead
Read more...24 August 2022
Lattice Semiconductor , the low power programmable leader, today announced its optimization of the award-winning general purpose Lattice CertusPro™-NX FPGA family for Automotive and extended temperature applications. Expanding Lattice’s growing portfolio of Automotive products, these new devices combine automotive-grade features and AEC-Q100 qualification with the best-in-class power efficiency, performance, and small form factor found in all Lattice CertusPro-NX FPGAs. And, with
Read more...24 August 2022
Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced a high-current member of its LinkSwitch™-TN2Q automotive switcher IC family which provides up to 850 mA of output current without the need for metal heatsinking. The highly integrated ICs support a wide input voltage of 30 to 550 VDC, enabling the devices to start up and operate below the required Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) threshold in functional
Read more...Honeywell today announced that its new Solstice® yf UV - a low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant incorporating ultraviolet (UV) dye for leak detection support in automobile air conditioning systems - is now available at all participating NAPA Auto Parts stores across the United States. This is the first time Solstice yf (R-1234yf) refrigerant with UV dye will be available in the aftermarket. The automotive service industry has traditionally used UV dye a
Read more...23 August 2022
GM Protections, LLC ("GM"), a subsidiary of GM Financial has selected Safe-Guard Products International, LLC, the leading provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries, as they work together to provide an enhanced, complete added protection solution for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers. "GM Protection will underwrite vehicle protection products on most GM vehicles while enhancing the offering with Safe-Guar
Read more...23 August 2022
HGreg, one of the fastest growing automotive groups in North America, today announced recent investments in digital solutions to accelerate its consumer sourcing strategy via the Drivably trade-in and lead nurture website solution, and to improve internal operations through its adoption of Monk computer vision technology. Following a successful Drivably pilot program at its Kendall Nissan store, HGreg deployed Drivably at all of their U.S. franchise stores. HGreg further enhanced its digital
Read more...22 August 2022
Mullen Automotive, Inc. an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today that the first fully functional demonstrator vehicles of the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover will begin arriving this October. Mullen and hofer powertrain have been jointly developing the upcoming fully functional, demonstrator FIVE EV Crossover vehicles. These vehicles will be utilized in Mullen’s upcoming 2022 “Strikingly Different” Test Drive To
Read more...Recognizing the importance of protecting a car owner's investment, Bumper.com announces a new partnership with CarShield, a leader in the vehicle warranty space. Most plans through CarShield provide vehicle owners coverage for the costliest car repair expenses, including but not limited to transmission, axle and engine repairs. "We are extremely excited to partner with CarShield to offer our members an amazing monthly discount on extended warranty coverage in order to avoid
Read more...Kia America revealed the 576-hp EV6 GT performance crossover for the first time in North America at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. The presence of the EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebrations solidifies Kia's place among the fastest and most sophisticated players. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8988355-kia-ev6-gt-debuts-monterey-car-week/
Read more...19 August 2022
Chicago-based Xcite Automotive, the leader in digital automotive vehicle photography, announced today that it has been named a photography provider for CarBravo, General Motors' (GM) new used-car online shopping platform. Xcite Automotive has also been added to GM's Dealer Digital Solution (DDS) program. Xcite Automotive's extensive vehicle merchandising services and software solutions are now "GM in Market Retail (iMR)" turnkey approved. As a turnkey-app
Read more...19 August 2022
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. a leading global coatings company, today announced the launch of its next generation basecoat technology, Cromax® Gen, for the Automotive Refinish industry in Latin America. The new product will help increase productivity and optimize costs for body shops. “Color reproducibility is key for the Automotive Refinish industry. The speed and accuracy in which we can develop and offer the most accurate color formulas is what differentiates Axalta in o
Read more...18 August 2022
Sonic Automotive, Inc. a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it has acquired Audi Owings Mills. This transaction marks Sonic’s 8th Audi franchise and 112th franchised dealership overall. Located in Owings Mills, Maryland, the dealership serves residents of the greater Baltimore area and surrounding regions with a wide selection of new and pre-owned Audi vehicles and manufacturer-authorized parts and service.
Read more...18 August 2022
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to the drive train and power system in electric and hybrid vehicles, today announced Ford, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz are among the key companies set to discuss the future of the battery and E/HV industry at the Sept. 13-15 event. Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo is returning to the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi, Michigan, co-located with the Battery Show
Read more...18 August 2022
Heralding the arrival of the first-ever Kia Sportage Hybrid, Kia America is expanding its commitment to "Make More Good" with a 30-second broadcast and :15-second digital spots and a partnership with One Warm Coat, a non-profit that has provided more than 7.3 million coats to those in need nationwide and is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. In April, the introduction of the all-new 2023 Sportage began when Kia partnered with Sea Turtle, Inc. to support the conserv
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