Automotive Industry News

Toyota's most rugged addition to its battery-electric (BEV) lineup, the first-ever 2026 bZ Woodland is expected to arrive at dealerships nationwide next month. Equipped with standard all-wheel drive with X-MODE®, the bZ Woodland has a net combined system output of 375 horsepower and an EPA-estimated total driving range rating of up to 281 miles (the EPA-estimated driving range rating is 260 miles when equipped with optional All-Terrain tires). It also has midsize SUV utility, with the aforementioned all-terrain tire option, 8.4 inches of ground clearance, and up to 3,500-pound towing capacity.

Blue Bird Corporation the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, thereby, taking full ownership of the enterprise. Blue Bird will pay approx. $200 million for Girardin’s joint venture share, with 30% in cash and 70% in Blue Bird common stock.

BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has secured an agreement with a major European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to supply its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger on one of its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) platforms.

BorgWarner has secured a program award from a premium European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to supply an 800V Integrated Drive Module (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029.

Limited Spec Automotive stands as the premier destination for elite performance vehicles in South Florida.The dealership is proud to share its latest 2025 Mansory Gronos G-Wagon research with enthusiasts and collectors. As the only official Mansory dealership in the United States, the team provides unmatched insights into this bespoke masterpiece.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has started providing engineering samples of “TB9104FTG,” a gate driver[1] for bridge circuits used in high-current automotive brushed DC motors, suitable for body system applications such as power back doors, power sliding doors, and power seats.

Amsted Automotive continues to set the standard for industrial strength, quality and resiliency through its commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing of cutting tools.

Leading global tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has promoted Seunghwan (Aaron) Hong to Vice President of Marketing Department for its North America Headquarters based in Nashville, Tenn. He succeeds Kyuwang (Ken) Cho who has been promoted to head of Hankook's Global Truck & Bus (TB) Division, based in Seoul, Korea.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is helping engineers stay ahead in motor control design with its online motor control resource center. Advanced motor control seeks to precisely regulate a motor's speed, torque, and position.

Hyundai Motor America earned two honors in the 2025 Pinnacle Awards for Business for its partnership with UCI Health to advance community health and safety in Orange County, California, home of Hyundai's North America headquarters.