General Automotive News

MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When asked what her favorite thing about the VinFast VF 8 Plus is, Sarah, a Quebec resident, answers without hesitation: Pet Mode. With this feature selected, the air conditioning stays on even when the vehicle is locked. The center display reassures passersby with a message that reads, “Please don’t worry! The climate control is still on to make sure my pet is comfortable. I’ll be back shortly.” For Sarah, this little feature means she can run into a store fo...

LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Canadians prepare for another busy car buying season, used car scams such as re-vinning and odometer rollbacks pose serious risks for Canadians nationwide. CARFAX Canada analyzes billions of data records across North America, helping Canadians take extra precautions before buying a used vehicle to avoid costly surprises. “Criminals can be extremely sophisticated and while most car sellers are honest, fraud can still happen. Even one overlooked detail could l...

ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hertz, one of the world’s largest rental car companies, today announced the addition of the INEOS Grenadier to its U.S. rental fleet, further expanding the lineup of premium vehicles available to customers. Hertz will provide customers with unmatched access to this premium 4X4 from INEOS Automotive – offering the largest availability of Grenadiers for rent anywhere in the U.S. Customers can reserve this coveted vehicle at select airport locations nationwide starti...

MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Texas estate with a multi-use showroom for 20+ vehicles or other hobbies, and equestrian facilities goes to auction April 2, with Elite Auctions....

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology company, today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. For the 14th consecutive year, Aptiv has been recognized for its sustained commitment to embedding integrity, accountability, and strong governance into its global operations, innovation processes, a...

GOTHENBURG, Sweden & SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In December 2024, a new regulatory requirement was introduced in Poland related to SENT (System for Electronic Transport Supervision) for tracking high-risk goods transported within the country. In regard to this, a project to validate one of AiDEN's services/products within the platform was initiated. This was done in a project with Volvo Trucks through CampX, Volvo Group’s global innovation arena for technology and business transformati...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. auto retail industry entered 2026 from a position of strength, even as profits normalized from the record levels seen during the pandemic, according to the newly released Q4 2025 Haig Report® from Haig Partners. The report shows that demand for dealerships among buyers remains robust, with 616 dealerships bought or sold in 2025, while blue sky values continue to remain far above pre-COVID levels. At the same time, dealership profitability is stab...

OCALA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--E-ONE, a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles, today announced a $23.5 million investment in its manufacturing facility that will expand the company's aerial production capacity by 35 percent and is intended to reduce lead times for fire departments ordering critical equipment needed to help keep their communities safe. Fire departments across North America are facing increasing demand for modern ladder trucks and aerial firefighting platfo...

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitutoyo introduces the CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS, a shop-floor CMM that delivers high-accuracy measurement with advanced temperature compensation....

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NMG, TSX: NOU) has executed a commitment letter in respect of senior secured project debt to support the construction, development and commissioning of the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, a major project of national interest as identified by the Government of Canada. Leading Canadian public finance institutions, Export Development Canada (“EDC”) and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (“CIB”), have committed to providing...