Automotive Industry News

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.

The power-rich and versatile 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine, as tested in a 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, has earned a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award.

IATW 2024 — 8th Info Shanghai International Automotive Innovation Technology Week 2024, held from August 2-4, marked a significant milestone with its expansive 70,000 square meter exhibition space, attracting 1,075 exhibitors and a record-breaking 63,268 professional visitors, including 3,852 international attendees.

BorgWarner provides its wet clutch and hydraulic control module for the 2-speed hybrid transmission of Buick's brand new GL8 PHEV van, production began in June 2024. As the first large and medium-sized plug-in hybrid transmission produced by General Motors in China for the Chinese market, BorgWarner's efficiency-enhancing wet clutch and hydraulic control module will contribute to setting a new benchmark for plug-in hybrids.

Since its launch in spring 2021, the completely revised Mitsubishi Outlander has attracted attention from customers and media alike, setting sales records and earning impressive awards from third-party publications.