Press Releases

Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles, is proud to announce that Mack Trucks has expanded its product portfolio to offer Allison’s 3000 Rugged Duty Series™ (RDS) transmission for the Mack Class 6 and Class 7 MD truck series. The Allison 3000 RDS is now available to order on the Mack MD Series. In addition to the Allison 2500 Highway Series™ transmission, whic

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Nissan Canada announced today a three-year partnership with Accelerate Auto, a newly established not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for Black people and tackling systemic racism in Canada’s automotive industry. “As we work to make Canada’s auto industry more inclusive, and to attract the next generation of Black talent to the automotive industry, we are very pleased to announce the support from Nissan Canada,” said Christopher N

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Hino Trucks is simplifying the path to zero emissions and vehicle sustainability with the introduction of Hino INCLUSEV, a premier portfolio of end-to-end electric vehicle [EV] enablement solutions exclusively available from Hino’s nationwide dealer network. Hino INCLUSEV includes customer EV consulting, intelligent charging solutions, warrantied infrastructure, Hino electric trucks in development, 24/7 customer service, and the industry’s first complete bundled financing product.

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McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company – and part of Oshkosh’s Commercial segment – has acquired the CartSeeker curbside automation product from Eagle Vision Systems, Inc. and Waterloo Controls, Inc. McNeilus is focused on designing and developing technology and other heavy duty truck advancements that move the waste industry forward. This investment in refuse collection vehicle automation drives that strategy forward. “We put

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Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to report that Hino Trucks has completed the vehicle integration, and commenced testing and validation of Allison’s next generation eGen PowerTM 100D fully electric axle in its XL series heavy duty battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as Hino progresses towards start of production. “When evaluating the electric axles available in today’s c

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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Carvana Auto Receivables Trust 2022-N1 (“CRVNA 2022-N1”), an auto loan ABS transaction. CRVNA 2022-N1 represents the first term ABS securitization for Carvana, LLC (“Carvana” or the “Company”) in 2022, the sixth under its non-prime shelf, and the fifteenth overall. CRVNA 2022-N1 will issue six classes (seven tranches) of notes totaling $383.13 million. The transaction is collateral

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EAVX, a business unit of JB Poindexter & Co  which collaborates with advanced electric and alternative power chassis producers as well as the most innovative technology partners today announced their Work Truck Week debut. Attendees can visit the EAVX booth No. 5143, located in the center of the five other JBPCO business unit booths exhibiting at the show. EAVX’s presence will include an interactive design studio that asks conference attendees the question: “Wha

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 ADS-TEC Energy , a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, today announced that GenZ EV Solutions (GenZ EV) has been designated distributor of its electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to the automotive market in North America and South America. GenZ EV, a new company founded by automotive industry veterans with deep expertise, will be distributing ADS-TEC Energy charging technology to automotive OEMs, automotive dealerships and automotive fleet companies.

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Group 1 Automotive, Inc.  an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 201 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced the acquisition of Charles Maund Toyota in Austin, Texas. The dealership, which will be renamed Toyota of North Austin, is ranked in the top 20 nationally in Toyota new vehicle volume, and adds to the Company's strong portfolio of 13 franchises in the fast-growing Central Texas market area consisting of Austin and San Antonio.  This deale

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Continental has developed an innovative display that allows vehicle information to be displayed dynamically, either in a private mode or in a way that everyone can see. With the new display technology, the technology company allows front passengers to use multimedia content such as videos or the infotainment system without distracting the driver from road traffic. If necessary, and the traffic situation permits, all vehicle passengers can optionally be given access to this content by means of

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Electreon, the leading provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced a strategic collaboration with global technical professional services firm Jacobs. The companies will join forces on select wireless EV charging projects across the United States, for industry leading fleet operators including city and state authorities, as Electreon aims to bring its cutting-edge charging solutions to roads and facilities around the world. &ld

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Hyundai Motor Group and Uniphy Limited have announced today that they have signed an agreement to work together to develop freeform-conforming, smart Human Machine Interfaces (HMls) to revolutionize the driver and passenger experience. The companies will be harnessing Uniphy's patented Canvya™ 3D smart-surface technology to produce an innovative in-car user interface. The collaboration will see Hyundai's automotive expertise combined with Uniphy's advanced technological appr

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Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today their collaboration on a state-of-the-art design center in Bangalore that will develop targeted solutions for electric vehicles (EV). The new Next Generation EV Innovation Center (NEVIC) was opened in January of this year. Electric Vehicles have become foundational to the new mobility paradigm across the globe. Ce

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Global engineering and design company RLE International announced today it will establish a new Modification and Engineering Center in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 high-paying jobs. RLE's state-of-the-art facility will provide complex engineering, design, and build solutions for automotive and mobility clients. "Missouri is a global leader in innovation and advanced manufacturing, which support our robust automotive industry and many others," sai

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Orion Engineered Carbons, a specialty chemical company, has commissioned the first new reactor for carbon black production in the European Union in over 40 years at its plant in Italy, and this week will begin commercial sales with the line. The new 25-kiloton line at the facility in the northern city of Ravenna produces both specialty and technical rubber carbon blacks, primarily for the European market. “The new line offers customers seeking long-term solutions a u

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