Automotive Industry News

Toyota returns to the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show with a diverse exhibit that celebrates Toyota adventure for every lifestyle.Located in the Central Hall, Booth No. 22200 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2024 display features a stunning array of vehicles. Highlights include several unique specialty builds and a variety of Toyota models enhanced with lifestyle features from the expansive Toyota Associated Accessory Products (AAP) portfolio.

BorgWarner has secured three significant business wins for its High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) technology, expanding its reach in the Chinese, Korean and Japanese electric vehicle markets.

The automotive industry is at a turning point in powertrain development. Consumer needs are playing a larger part, shifting focus to efficiency and performance, similar to internal-combustion engine vehicles. Next-generation electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) powertrain systems are being developed now to meet these demands, and the latest Amsted Automotive multi-speed shift technology provides improved energy efficiency with increased performance.

“PACCAR achieved excellent revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2024,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s truck and Parts operations achieved robust quarterly sales and profits due to industry-leading trucks and strong aftersales performance. PACCAR Financial Services achieved good results due to its high quality portfolio.

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is doubling its rubber recycling capacity at the Morimachi Plant in central Japan to accelerate the recycling of rubber used in automobiles.

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 an order for 10 EV Star Passenger Vans to be delivered to Washington University in St. Louis for on-campus student transportation.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has added the “TRSxxx120Hx Series” of 1200V products to its lineup of third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) for industrial equipment, such as photovoltaic inverters, EV charging stations and switching power supplies. Toshiba today started shipments of the ten new products in the series, five in a TO-247-2L package and five in a TO-247 package.

Autel, a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic tools and equipment, has released Guided ADAS. This application enables Autel Calibration system owners to use their frame, targets, and expedited setup, with OE software accessed in-house or via the Autel Remote Expert platform to calibrate vehicles not yet covered by Autel tablet ADAS calibration software. 

The XCA60_EV represents a significant step forward in the electrification of hoisting equipment. This cutting-edge model offers a range of innovative features that cater to the needs of today's environmentally conscious market. The XCA60_EV is designed to be highly efficient, with zero emissions and low noise levels, making it ideal for urban environments.

GEARWRENCH is launching three new diagnostic tools for auto mechanics that are breaking all the rules. As cars evolve, diagnostic tools are essential to technicians to help efficiently diagnose and solve problems under the hood and are needed for even the most basic of repairs.