ACERTUS, the only automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, today announced a strategic partnership with US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider, OpConnect, to electrify 41 of its 67 nationwide locations. With the growing demand for transporting electric vehicles, ACERTUS will leverage OpConnect’s charging systems across its storage, hub and prep locations to maintain EV battery health, ensuring customers receive their vehicles fully charged and ready to drive.

Marelli presents its first hydrogen fuel system, including specific injectors with patented design and an advanced Engine Control Unit. This state-of-the-art solution is aimed at hydrogen engines, which are similar to traditional endothermic engines but use hydrogen as fuel, producing no CO2 emissions, thus representing an interesting option for eco-mobility. Based on the company’s expertise in the high-pressure direct injection technology, the new Marelli’s fuel system meets the

HGregoire announces its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of an automobile dealership in West Houston, considered an iconic site due to the gable roof of its showroom. The opening of this establishment is scheduled for mid-December. This tenth HGregoire dealership in the United States includes a redesigned 82,500 square foot showroom, service center, customer lounge and 7.4 acres of land. In 1966, when this car dealership was built, it was a pioneer, occupying “the most modern b

OPENLANE, Inc. a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Manheim Canada business ("Manheim Canada") from Cox Automotive, subject to certain customary closing conditions. The proposed acquisition advances OPENLANE's digital strategy by adding Manheim Canada inventory, buyers, sellers and corresponding data to the OPENLANE Canada digital marketplace launched earlier this year. Valued at $130 million CAD

UL Solutions, a leading global safety science company, today announced the opening of its Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory. This new facility is located in Pyeongtaek, a key electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing hub in South Korea and provides customers with improved access to the latest safety technology to increase innovation and speed to market. The new facility provides evaluation, certification and analysis services tailored to EV battery systems. Staffed by top safety s

At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, today announced that BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV), including hybrid and battery electric vehicles, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider for its connected vehicle platform to help support the automaker’s global business. BYD is the leading automaker in NEV sales, selling more than 5 million vehicles across 70 countries and regions. AWS provides

As the British sports car brand Lotus gears up to exclusively offer electrified vehicle models, it bids farewell to its mid-engine sports car, the Lotus Emira. KW automotive, a renowned suspension manufacturer, unveils two four-way adjustable coilover suspension kits, the KW V5 and KW V5 Clubsport, both boasting TÜV approval for this iconic sports car. Both coilover kits utilize KW's innovative solid piston design, enabling independent adjustment of high-speed and low-speed compressi

Transphorm, Inc. is the global leader in rugged gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. The company today announced two new reference designs for electric vehicle charging applications. The 300 W and 600 W constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) battery chargers use the company's 70 milliohm and 150 milliohm SuperGaN® devices to deliver efficient AC to DC power conversion at a competitive cost and feature High power density. The two reference designs are designed to support the

On November 30, NETA Auto's first overseas factory officially commenced production. Zhang Yong, co-founder and CEO of NETA Auto, and Wanchai Jungsanguanphonsuk, CEO of Bangchan General Assembly Co., Ltd., a partner of NETA Auto, attended the ceremony. The rollout of the first 'Made in Thailand' NETA vehicle marks a pivotal moment, signifying NETA's global development reaching unprecedented heights. With a more open and confident approach, NETA is poised to provide robust momen

McGovern Auto Group, the leading automotive retailer in the Northeast, today announced its acquisition of MHQ, a Marlborough, MA-based provider of specialized emergency and municipal vehicles. With four locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut and a 40-year track record of customizing over 100,000 vehicles, MHQ significantly expands McGovern's upfitting operations and municipal vehicle offerings, securing the group's status as the region's premier source for tailored fleet v

Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG has selected SwissAI as its artificial intelligence provider for charging network planning and site selection, giving the company its first A charging network. SwissAI provides automotive partners with a cutting-edge analysis and prediction SaaS platform based on artificial intelligence - AIOME. The software accelerates site selection and deployment planning of charging infrastructure, while increasing profitability for automotive partners and their valuable customer

Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, situated on 11th Avenue between 53rd and 54th Street, is proudly debuting their latest cutting-edge technology in tandem with UVeye. The installation of an Automated Vehicle Inspection machine will be an integral piece within the facility's Lower-Level service lane driveway. Positioned as the first Northeastern Mercedes-Benz dealer to embrace this innovation, Mercedes-Benz Manhattan prides this installation as it underscores the dealer's commitment to staying

As part of its EVs2Scale2030™ initiative, EPRI – with support from truck and car manufacturers, fleet operators, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the DOE National Labs, RMI, and others – released today eRoadMAP™, an interactive online resource intended to help electric power companies and industry stakeholders effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs). This free and public too

November new-vehicle sales, when announced next week, are expected to show gains over last year's product-constrained market. According to the Cox Automotive forecast released today, sales volume is expected to rise 6.5% over November 2022 when the market was in the early stages of recovery from severe product shortages. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is expected to finish near 15.3 million in November, up 1.0 million over last year's pace but a slight decl

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will be responsible for supplying over 5,600 new vehicles in the most recent tender for the Caminho da Escola program – the largest lot won by the company since the creation of this initiative by the Government Federal. The units can be ordered and delivered by the end of 2024 and will expand the school transport fleet in Brazil to guarantee access to education for children and adolescents across the country. As a result, the company continues