Hyundai Motor Group, and Genesis vehicles will soon get access to fresh information about 250 million places around the world from Google Maps Platform – in addition to the convenience of the Android Automotive Operating System – right in their vehicles. By integrating Google Maps Platform’s Places API (Application Programming Interface), the Group will enhance navigation accuracy using Google Maps’ vast information about places, which includes fresh detail a

onsemi and tier-one automotive supplier DENSO CORPORATION announced today that they are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies. For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying DENSO with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance. These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, t

Ameren Missouri, battery developer and manufacturer GS Yuasa, and Siemens have recently marked a milestone in the clean energy transition by successfully implementing a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind Managed EV Charging and Microgrid platform. Powered in part by stationary advanced lead-acid batteries, and soon-to-be integrated solar panels, this innovative system is now operational at Ameren's St. Louis campus. "This groundbreaking project has far-reaching implications fo

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore commemorated its first anniversary and reinforced the Hyundai Motor Group's (the Group) vision with Executive Chair Euisun Chung. HMGICS held a town hall on December 12th to celebrate its one-year milestone, share key achievements, and reinforce the organization's pivotal role in Hyundai's global innovation strategy. Alongside Executive Chair Chung, key executives from Hyundai Motor – including Jaehoon Chang, the Pres

The seventh-generation Nissan Fairlady Z/Nissan Z (RZ34) isn't available in Europe, but suspension manufacturer KW Automotive has developed a coilover suspension kit for the model. The ST XTA coilover suspension includes aluminum uniball top mounts on the front axle, a two-stage racing spring system, and dampers with adjustable low-speed rebound damping. Since this two-door sports car is available only in select markets—Japan, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin Am

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space, today announced that it has received a follow-on order for 10 EV Star Cab & Chassis from Transportation Commodities Inc. ("TCI"). "We are excited to receive an additional order from TCI," said Claus Tritt, GreenPower's Vice President of Medium-Dut

Hyundai Motor Company has appointed Randy Parker as the chief executive officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America effective Jan. 1, 2025. Parker will lead all Hyundai operations and functions in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Genesis in the U.S. and Canada, along with oversight for Hyundai’s manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia. Parker succeeds José Muñoz in that role, who has been promoted to president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. Parker will als

AAA, in collaboration with NAPA Autotech, is excited to announce the launch of a new automotive apprenticeship program to support the development of the next generation of automotive repair professionals in the industry. The program, made available to AAA’s Approved Auto Repair facilities, is designed to provide valuable hands-on experience through expert guidance from industry leaders.  “NAPA is excited to expand our partnership with AAA through combined efforts in

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, in collaboration with VSI Labs today issued test results utilizing the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) testing scenarios. VSI Labs’ research vehicle, which included the latest automatic emergency braking (AEB) thermal camera from Teledyne FLIR OEM, successfully passed all tests, while three new 2024 vehicles failed two or more nighttime test scenarios.

The Passenger Display with Privacy developed by Marelli has received the ‘Challenger’ honor at The Digital Engineering Awards 2024. Marelli’s technology was recognized in the “Engineering Product of the Year” category, during an award ceremony in Dallas, Texas. The Digital Engineering Awards – organized by L&T Technology Services in association with ISG (Information Services Group), and CNBC-TV18 – recognize and celebrate global engineering excell

Bollinger Motors, Inc., a commercial electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, has named St. Louis-based Broadway Ford Truck Center as an official Bollinger Motors dealer, strengthening Bollinger Motors' Midwest presence. "Our partnership with Broadway Ford Truck Center in St. Louis marks a significant step forward in meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles among fleet managers," said Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer at Bollinger Motors. &qu

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced the appointment of Wolfington Body Company as its exclusive school bus dealer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware and as a dealer for its Class 4 commercial line of EV trucks and vans in the same three states. As part of the appoint

Hyundai Motor Company’s first high-performance electric vehicle (EV), IONIQ 5 N, made its digital debut at the Gran Turismo (GT) World Series 2024 World Finals Esports tournament held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from December 7 to 8. IONIQ 5 N ran in the GT World Series’ Qualifying Time Trial session of the Nations Cup World Final ahead of its official debut in ‘Gran Turismo 7’ in January 2025 update. The GT World Series is the global championship of the renow

Two of Kia America's most popular SUVs – the all-electric, three-row EV9 and the Sorento – were named among the "2025 Best Vehicles for Hispanics" by the Hispanic Motor Press last week. Presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the awards were decided on by a panel of more than 20 Hispanic automotive journalists, content creators, and industry influencers. The Kia EV9 took home "Best EV of the Year," while the Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Hybrid won

The future of electric vehicle charging is about to get simpler – soon, drivers can plug in any car at any public charging station and automatically start charging, with no payment processing step required.   Today, in a shining example of public-private partnership, SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC) and its Electric Vehicle Public Key Infrastructure (EVPKI) Consortium – along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation – announced a common EVPK