Press Releases

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 259 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced the addition of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead to its luxury brand portfolio.  This high performing dealership, located in Atlanta, Georgia, expands the Company's footprint in the Southeastern U.S. to 29 dealerships. Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead is expected to generate $210 million in annual revenues.  Group 1 owns 33 Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the U

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Havis, Inc., a leading global provider of rugged mobility and mounting solutions, proudly announces the release of its latest line of DC Power Supplies, purpose-built to support Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices in demanding mobile environments. Engineered to convert vehicle power into stable energy, Havis' DC Power Supplies ensure consistent performance and safe charging for Panasonic laptops and tablets used in patrol vehicles and utility fleets. Compatible with a wide ran

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The unveiling ceremony of the Higer Bus Europe Parts Center and the Luxembourg Service Station was held in Luxembourg. Hua Ning, Chinese Ambassador to Luxembourg, and Lex Delles, The Luxembourg Minister of Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism attended the ceremony. Thelen, President of the Chamber of Commerce; Sitz, Director of Automotive and Intelligent Transportation at the Ministry of Economy, and representatives of Chinese and Luxembourg companies such as Demy Schandeler and Higer Bus were a

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BorgWarner has secured a new program for its electric cross differential (eXD) technology for a leading Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to be used in electric vehicles in China. As the electric vehicle market rapidly evolves, traditional powertrain technologies are transitioning towards advanced electrification solutions to meet increasing performance and safety demands. By dynamically controlling power distribution between the wheels, eXD improves handling and traction capabili

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Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N has been named the Official Winter EV of New England and Best In-Class Performance Car and the Tucson has also been awarded Best In-Class SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in their Winter Test evaluation. NEMPA evaluates over 100 vehicles over the course of the winter months each year. Vehicles were evaluated at the drive program by NEMPA members who determined the awarded vehicles by assessing their combination of winter-specific features and opti

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Luminit Inc., a U.S.-based global leader in holographic optics for Automotive, Defense and Industrial applications, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing operations with the addition of a fourth production facility dedicated to high-volume Holographic Optical Elements (HOEs). The new Roll-to-Roll nano-optics facility is being purpose-built for manufacturing Volume Bragg Grating (VBG) optical film used in a range of applications including windshield displays for vehicles and t

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Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, and American Honda (Honda) announced today that they have partnered to offer financing for non-prime customers in the United States. Effective July 30, non-prime customers can qualify for financing on Honda's full line of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, and side-by-sides through Octane's in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial®, Inc., while Honda's

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Lucid Group, Inc. maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced it has signed a multi-year partnership with award-winning actor and culture icon, Timothée Chalamet, as its first-ever Global Brand Ambassador. Chalamet was first spotted driving a Lucid Air in 2023, and since then, a relationship has been built rooted in the belief that performance, design, and passion are key to creating exceptional experiences. Later this year, Chalamet will headlin

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Jake Sodikoff of Steven Nissan, Steven Kia, Steven Toyota and HoneyCar was named one of Automotive News' 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old.  Automotive News received nominations from across the U.S. and identified outstanding performers in a large field of high-quality talent at dealerships. This year's honorees are a diverse group with a broad range of titles and backgrounds. These bright stars w

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Global IT services and technology company FPT and ATEC, a Japanese automotive software development firm with over 36 years of expertise, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating innovation in the automotive sector and advancing safer, smarter, and more connected mobility. Through this collaboration, FPT and ATEC will co-develop next-generation automotive software solutions and contribute to the sustainable growth of Japan’s aut

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Luxury and Utility Combined: Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Available at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead  Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead offers the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, a luxury wagon that blends sophisticated comfort with rugged capability. Built for drivers who seek versatility without compromising elegance, the E-Class All-Terrain is a standout addition to the dealership's premier lineup of vehicles.  A New Standard for Refined Versatility:

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After two decades of mixing perfectly matched automotive paint, AutomotiveTouchup.com is proud to announce it is approaching a major industry milestone: 3 million customers served. With over 50,000 color combinations available, every order is mixed to match the customer's exact factory color, ensuring a seamless blend with existing paint. "It all started as a freelance touchup gig over 20 years ago," said the founder of www.AutomotiveTouchup.com. "We were mixing p

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Tickets are now available for the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show®, returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 21 to 30, 2025. As one of the most influential automotive events in the world, LA Auto Show is where car culture, automaker innovations, and hands-on-wheels experiences has come together in one unrivaled destination for over a century. Savvy shoppers and enthusiasts alike are invited to explore hundreds of the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs from top aut

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Sitetracker, the global leader in Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) for critical infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with char.gy, a UK-based electric vehicle (EV) charging company pioneering on-street solutions for urban drivers. This collaboration marks a major step forward in char.gy’s mission to scale its infrastructure to over 30,000 public charging points by 2030, with Sitetracker providing the digital foundation to streamline, standardize, and accelerate deploy

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HD Hyundai is officially beginning its on-site initiatives for joint shipbuilding operations in the United States. HD Hyundai announced on Wednesday, July 23rd that a delegation from its U.S. shipbuilding partner, Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), visited Korea to discuss detailed plans for the joint construction of container vessels in the United States. Led by CEO Dino Chouest, a delegation of more than ten key executives and engineers from ECO visited Korea from Tuesday, J

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