Press Releases
17 March 2020
Liberty Tire Recycling (“Liberty” or the “Company”), one of the leading providers of tire recycling services in North America, today announced the acquisition of Lakin Tire (“Lakin”), with support from its majority equity sponsor The Carlyle Group. Lakin, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, and with operations focused throughout the Western United States and the Northeast, is one of the most established and technologically advanced tire
Read more...13 March 2020
The 18th Shenzhen (China) International Small Motor, Electric Machinery & Magnetic Materials Exhibition (Motor & Magnetic Expo for short) will be held at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center on July 1-3, 2020. Motor & Magnetic Expo is a unique industry event approved by The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) which is the most authoritative and influential association of exhibition industry, and has been cataloged into the guide and support list by Ministry
Read more...Argus and NXP Strengthen Vehicle Cyber Security With Joint Solution for Automotive Ethernet Networks
13 March 2020
Argus Cyber Security, a global leader in automotive cyber security, and NXP® Semiconductors, the world's largest supplier of automotive semiconductors, announce a new integrated solution that allows car makers to protect Ethernet network communications based on the NXP S32G vehicle processor. The solution will be showcased on the NXP eXperience site on March 26, 7:30 pm IST. As Ethernet Networks are becoming an increasingly vital component for in-vehicle architectures and co
Read more...Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed a compact light-detection and ranging (LiDAR) solution incorporating a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) that achieves an extra-wide horizontal scanning angle to accurately detect the shapes and distances of objects ahead in autonomous driving systems. The new LiDAR solution irradiates objects by laser and uses a dual-axis (horizontal and vertical) MEMS mirror to scan for the reflected light, generating three-dimensional imag
Read more...Fleet Complete's integration with Ford is part of the company's customer-centric business approach, making telematics services readily available to more fleet owners. The turn-key solution allows joint customers to streamline their purchasing experience by eliminating the need for additional hardware installation. As of March 2020, all Model Year 2020 Ford vehicles, equipped with telematics-ready hardware, will have access to the Fleet Complete platform, without additional h
Read more...10 March 2020
ThunderSoft, a world-leading operating system technology provider and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.,Ltd. Automotive Engineering Institute (GAC R&D Center) announces the establishment of GAC R&D Center – ThunderSoft Joint Innovation Center for Intelligent Vehicle Software (JIC). The two companies will jointly develop a world-class Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) platform, promoting the technological development in ICV areas. A simple and grand signing ceremony is held throug
Read more...7 March 2020
TI Fluid Systems, a leading global provider of fluid system technology for the automotive industry, today announced the new heat management systems for the new Mustang Mach-E, the brand new all-electric off-road vehicle from Ford. The new vehicle, which will come on the market in late 2020, was first presented to the public in November last year during the LA Auto Show 2019. TI Fluid Systems will supply the refrigerant lines for the air conditioning system to make the interior more
Read more...6 March 2020
Luokung Technology Corp., one of the global leading spatial-temporal big-data processing technology companies, a leading interactive location-based services company in China, today announced that eMapgo Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("EMG") has entered into strategic partnership with Continental Holding (China) Co., Ltd. ("Continental" or Continental China), the subsidiary of one of the world's leading automotive technology company Continental AG (FWB: CON). Leverag
Read more...5 March 2020
Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today its franchisee, A.D. Kenwood Company, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Portage, Indiana. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which is all about delivering a quick, easy and trusted experience for
Read more...Cooper Tire today announced its latest innovation in pickup truck and SUV tires built for extreme winter conditions. The new Cooper® Discoverer® Snow Claw™ tire gives drivers confidence and grip on the road in the bitter cold, snow and ice. Rigorously snow-tested in four countries across three continents, the Discoverer® Snow Claw™ tire features patented Snow Groove™ technology, which traps snow in the grooves of the tire for greater traction, handling
Read more...3 March 2020
Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® X-Ice® SNOW tire the new generation of its superior winter tire designed for maximum mobility and safety, winter after winter in a special demonstration last week. The new X-Ice SNOW winter tire for passenger cars and SUVs has been developed, tested and proven in Michelin's Nordic test centers under the most rigorous constant extreme-winter driving conditions. Notably, 85% of Michelin's North American volume for the X-Ice SNOW
Read more...Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. "We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to be our customers' best business partner by making them even more competitive and help them attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market," says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. The four heavy-duty trucks; Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks
Read more...26 February 2020
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has expanded its line of aftermarket ignition coils. DENSO now offers four new coil-on-plug (COP) part numbers that extend its coverage to 2012-2018 Honda and Acura models. "Ignition coils are designed and manufactured for specific applications," said Reggie Cruz, senior manager of DENSO's Independent Aftermarket Product Development Group. "We are pleased to
Read more...25 February 2020
Christian Brothers Automotive, the nation's leading automotive service and repair company, has chosen Tekmetric as their dedicated auto repair shop management software. After exploring a variety of shop management systems available to them, Tekmetric was chosen because it aligned with the quality, care, and trust that are synonymous with the Christian Brothers Automotive brand. Tekmetric will help Christian Brothers Automotive not only complement their world-class service to ove
Read more...20 February 2020
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its Mercedes-Benz Collection luxury vehicle subscription service to include a brand-new tier consisting exclusively of the company’s AMG high performance models. Currently available only in Atlanta, Ga., the AMG-Exclusive tier provides car enthusiasts with unprecedented access to the top echelon of the Mercedes-AMG product line. Mercedes-Benz Collection subscribers who crave style and driving performance can satisfy their needs with just the tap of a
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