Penn State and onsemi Sign MOU to Boost Silicon Carbide Research in the United States
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–onsemi (Nasdaq: Silicon carbide (SiC) is vital for enabling efficiency in electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging and energy infrastructure and contributes to the decarbonization of the global economy. Academic research in SiC made great advancements in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but has since diminished in the U.S. […]
Merx Truck & Trailer acquires North Texas Fleet Services
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merx Truck & Trailer is a multi-location truck service organization serving collision and fleet service customers with locations across the midwest. Merx’s services include diesel engine repair, transmission repair, brake repair, collision work, paint, and oil changes. The company prides itself on a track record of high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The […]
In Pursuit of Fleet Electrification Goals, Zeeba Automotive Partners with Leading Brand Experts, Petrol Advertising
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “Zeeba is committed to delivering high-quality fleet management services to its customers while reducing its carbon footprint,” said Mike Paletz, Chief Strategy Officer at Zeeba. “Partnering with Petrol will help us achieve our strong electrification goals by accelerating our branding, marketing efforts, and help create new experiences that will ultimately benefit our […]
New Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Contributions to U.S. Economy, Workforce
Japanese-Brand Automakers Total $60.4 Billion in Cumulative Manufacturing Investment, Support 2.29 Million Jobs WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its annual contributions update including data from Rutgers University Economics Professor Thomas J. Prusa, PhD. The contributions update shows that Japanese-brand automakers have continued to invest in American manufacturing and […]
Transflo and ATI Merge to Revolutionize FreightTech and Fleet Management Solutions
TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ATI–Transflo, a leading mobile and business automation software provider to the transportation industry, announced today a merger with Assured Telematics Inc. (ATI), a top-tier provider of fleet management solutions. This merger will combine the strengths of both companies to deliver an end-to-end solution suite and a densely connected technology ecosystem to help fleet […]
Three’s Company: BASF appoints three heads of global coatings business units
Toronto, Ontario — The coatings division at BASF is due for a bit of a shake-up this coming August, as the auto paint manufacturer appointed three individuals to head up the new global units for its automotive coatings and refinish businesses. Effective August 1, Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao will be tasked with overseeing BASF’s Global […]
Airbag Beef: Transport Canada recalls GM 42,140 models in Canada for airbag defect, NHTSA takes aim at supplier
Toronto, Ontario — Bearing an unfortunate resemblance to the ever-lingering Takata airbag inflator recall, the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling on ARC Automotive to recall its 67 million airbag inflators currently in active use. This news comes as General Motors elected to recall 1,036,903 vehicles from U.S. and Canadian roads, with […]
Regional Meeting Season: CARSTAR Ontario franchisees raise $4k for cystic fibrosis
Ajax, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada hosted its Ontario franchisees for their regional meeting last week, followed by a fundraising night that saw more than $4,000 raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The fundraising auction featured team-signed jerseys from Ontario Hockey League teams like the Oshawa generals and others, game tickets and more sports memorabilia from CARSTAR’s […]
