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May Class 8 Orders Rise 103% Year-Over-Year
Demand remained strong despite limited remaining build slots in 2026 and the arrival of a historically weaker seasonal period, according to ACT Research. Preliminary May Class 8 orders reached 26,500 units in North America, according to ACT Research. May Class 8 orders increased 103% year-over-y...Read more -
USMCA Cross-Border Uncertainty: What the Aftermarket Should Watch For
The automotive aftermarket prepares for the upcoming review of the USMCA. Cross-border freight uncertainty is already affecting volumes, costs and risks as the automotive aftermarket prepares for potential disruption tied to the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)...Read more -
Schaeffler Starts MultiMode Hybrid Transmission Volume Production
Schaeffler said it sees potential in the efficiency and flexibility of hybrid powertrain technologies in close collaboration with vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The future of mobility is electric, notes Schaeffler, which predicts that in 2035, around 50% of the newly manufactured cars and ligh...Read more -
DENSO to Showcase MobiQ V2X, RSU-5941 at ITS America
DENSO will demonstrate how its smart mobility solutions can help make intersections more connected and efficient. DENSO will highlight its latest advances in connected vehicle technology at the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo (Intelligent Transportation Systems Expo), June 9-12, in Detroi...Read more -
AI-Driven Integration Enhances Fleet Efficiency
The BeyondTrucks and ISAAC Instruments integration connects dispatch and in-cab systems for real-time optimization and seamless driver communication. BeyondTrucks announced it completed an AI-driven integration with ISAAC Instruments, linking dispatch planning with in-cab telematics and ELD syst...Read more -
Automated Tire Launches ‘SmartBay’ AI Tire Change Platform
The AI-powered robotic platform enables tire changes and vehicle inspections with minimal human intervention. Automated Tire Inc. (ATI), a physical AI and robotics company modernizing the automotive service bay, announced its emergence from stealth and unveiled SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic pla...Read more -
Bridgestone, Penske Share Decarbonization Lab Findings
The Lab was designed to identify and validate commercially viable, near-term solutions that help reduce CO2 emissions for commercial fleets under real-world conditions. Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Penske Transportation Solutions (Penske) announced the findings of the first phase of th...Read more -
PHINIA Presenting New Fuel Technologies at Vienna Motor Symposium
PHINIA will unveil new research that highlights the market readiness of its gaseous fuel technologies for high-performance, heavy-duty, and long-range applications. PHINIA Inc., a provider of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, will unveil new research at the 47th Interna...Read more -
Nexen Expands Simulation in Integrated Tire Dev for EVs, ADAS
To meet increasingly complex requirements, Nexen said it has expanded its use of simulation and modeling technologies, including finite element analysis and data-driven tire modeling. As vehicle platforms grow more complex, driven by electrification, advanced driver systems and stricter efficienc...Read more -
API Approves PC-12 Oil Specification
API Service Category CL-4 and API FB-4 ‘Donut’ certification marks enable oil marketers to align with 2027 heavy-duty engine standards. The American Petroleum Institute approved its Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) heavy-duty engine oil specification, clearing the way for new service cat...Read more -
Freight Cycle Gains Momentum as Diesel Prices Tighten Capacity
ACT Research said the recent diesel price surge has tightened truckload capacity, impacting spot market rates. ACT Research said the freight cycle is showing signs of strengthening as rising diesel prices tighten capacity and support higher spot rates. This is according to the company’s latest Fr...Read more -
Automobility 2.0: Defining the Connected, Electric and Intelligent Era
GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Automobility 2.0: Connected, Electric & Intelligent – A China Perspective” globalautoindustry features Bill Russo. He is the founder and CEO of Shanghai-based Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping clients to crea...Read more
