Automotive Industry News

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has started sample shipments of “TB9M001FTG,” the second product in its Smart Motor Control Driver “SmartMCD™ [1]” series. The microcontroller in the SmartMCD™ incorporates a relay driver[2] function and a LIN[3] transceiver function. The new product can drive relays and control two brushed DC motors and is suitable for controlling brushed DC motors in automotive applications.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation line of 2-channel high-speed standard digital isolators for automotive applications. The new "DCM32xx00 Series” features four devices that support stable operation with high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100kV/μs (typ.)[1] and high data transmission rate of 50Mbps (max)[2]. All conform to the AEC-Q100 standard for the safety and reliability of automotive electronic components. Shipments start today.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has expanded its comprehensive Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) program with the recent introduction of more than 40 new EVAP applications. The Standard® EVAP program is the most complete in the industry with more than 1,200 part numbers, from the most popular Canister Purge Solenoids to several hard-to-find Canister Purge Hoses.

Hyundai Motor America hosted its fourth child safety seat check with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at McGrath City Hyundai dealership as part of its ongoing partnership. Through Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, the hospital received a $50,000 donation for its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program which provides knowledge and resources to families that help keep children safe while on the road.

Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management, and AMP IT SA, a company focused on financing, installing and operating electric vehicle charging systems, are collaborating on a new project to help building owners optimize the efficiency and system performance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) without the complexity of EVCI ownership.

DRiV, the aftermarket business unit of Tenneco, is once again expanding the reach of its popular Walker® brand with the introduction of two comprehensive new product ranges: Walker remanufactured starters & alternators and Walker air conditioning parts. Each new range, available in June, joins all Walker products – from emissions control to turbochargers and more – in delivering guaranteed OE quality, exceptional coverage, and the Walker brand’s popular 3-year warranty*.

Brigade will be answering questions about Vision Zero and showcasing its high-quality range of commercial vehicle safety solutions when it attends the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Annual Meeting 2025 between June 9th and 11th. The meeting is open to all organizations and individuals with a vested interest in Canadian road safety.

Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead is offering a limited-time finance offer on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV. For a limited period, qualified customers can take advantage of an exclusive 1.99% APR for 24 months, making it an exceptional time to drive home in one of the most luxurious and capable full-size SUVs on the road today.

BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, is extending its business with a major North American OEM by finalizing extensions of four EGR system volume contracts. The EGR systems are used on several of the automaker's passenger and light commercial vehicle platforms for combustion and hybrid applications. Production of the EGR components – EGR valves, coolers, and modules – is expected to continue through the end of 2029.

Continental has set a milestone and is celebrating the production of 200 million radar sensors. This impressive number of produced radars reflects the company’s leading position with more than 20 percent market share in essential safety technology components for the automotive sector.