Group 1 Automotive Appoints Mark Raban as CEO of U.K. Operations

HOUSTON and LONDON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (“Group 1” or the “Company”), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 260 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., announced the appointment of Mark Raban as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Group 1 Automotive U.K. Raban brings more than 20 years of… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Appoints Mark Raban as CEO of U.K. Operations

Clean Technica: After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales003629

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The US electric vehicle (BEV) market continues to evolve, and that evolution means more models, broader brand and vehicle choice for consumers, more legacy automakers putting forward decent options, and a little more balance in the market. One piece… Continue reading Clean Technica: After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales003629

Dover Fueling Solutions’ new Wayne PWR DC fast EV charger

How green is an EV? A PHEV? A hybrid? Most Charged readers understand that the answer depends on many factors, including the efficiency of a particular model, the region in which it operates, and the type of driving it’s used for. The clever folks at MIT have devised the ingenious Carbon Counter, an online tool… Continue reading Dover Fueling Solutions’ new Wayne PWR DC fast EV charger

@Toyota: Toyota ‘Stands Out in Every Sense’ in New Crown Family Campaign

Unleashing Power and Precision: Where Bold Sophistication Meets Thrilling Efficiency PLANO, Texas (Sept. 30, 2024) – Launching today, Toyota’s new marketing campaign, “Stand Out in Every Sense,” highlights the 2025 Toyota Crown Family in all its glory. From innovative sophisticated design to modern technology and high-end performance – all harmonizing to create a driving experience… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota ‘Stands Out in Every Sense’ in New Crown Family Campaign

Denso and Rohm agree semiconductors deal

Denso Corporation headquarters in Aichi prefecture, Japan Denso and chips giant ROHM have agreed to start consideration of strategic partnership in the semiconductor field. The two companies said they have been working together through trade and development of semiconductors for automotive applications. Going forward, both companies will consider this partnership to achieve a stable supply… Continue reading Denso and Rohm agree semiconductors deal

Marco Farfan Wins Second Annual FC Dallas “Hardest Worker Award” Presented by Bosch Power Tools

Designed to honor an exceptional player who exemplifies hard work, perseverence and grit, coaches selected Farfan once again to receive the award based on his relentless determination, engagement with the Dallas community and for bringing his A-game all season long. During a special halftime ceremony on the field at FC Dallas’ home game on Saturday, Farfan… Continue reading Marco Farfan Wins Second Annual FC Dallas “Hardest Worker Award” Presented by Bosch Power Tools

Toyota apoya las labores de socorro por el huracán Helene y otras catástrofes naturales recientes

Las contribuciones promueven la recuperación; las ofertas de alivio de pago a clientes ayudan a los necesitados PLANO, Texas, 30 de septiembre de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America y Toyota Financial Services anunciaron trabajos para ayudar a quienes sufren los impactos del huracán Helene y otras catástrofes naturales recientes en todo… Continue reading Toyota apoya las labores de socorro por el huracán Helene y otras catástrofes naturales recientes

@niche: PORSCHE EMBRACES THE ELECTRON WASTELAND: IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED.003556

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter details Porsche’s all-out push into electrification, which will thrust the brand into soulless appliance territory and serve as an existential threat to Porsche’s very existence. In “On The Table,” we preview Toyota’s expanded GR Corolla lineup for model year 2025. And our AE Song of the Week is “Lonely Boy” by Andrew Gold. In “Fumes,” we have the sixth installment of Peter’s popular… Continue reading @niche: PORSCHE EMBRACES THE ELECTRON WASTELAND: IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED.003556

Fire breaks out at Chinese battery giant CATL plant

CATL’s base in the eastern province of Fujian, but the company said the effect of the now extinguished fire would not be significant. A fire broke out Sunday at a factory belonging to Chinese battery giant CATL, which supplies electric vehicle makers including Tesla, but only a “relatively small” impact on operations is expected, the… Continue reading Fire breaks out at Chinese battery giant CATL plant

DENSO and ROHM Agree to Start Consideration of Strategic Partnership in the Semiconductor Field

KARIYA, Japan (September.30,2024)-DENSO CORPORATION and ROHM Co., Ltd. hereby announce that the two companies have agreed to start consideration of strategic partnership in the semiconductor field. As the development and spread of electric vehicles accelerate toward the realization of carbon neutrality, the demand for electronic components and semiconductors required for electrification of vehicles is rapidly… Continue reading DENSO and ROHM Agree to Start Consideration of Strategic Partnership in the Semiconductor Field