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Nexperia China launches 19 automotive MOSFETs on 12-inch line
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Nexperia China unveiled a 19-product automotive MOSFET portfolio built on a 12-inch mass-production platform, saying the move cuts per-chip costs by up to 50% versus 8-inch wafers.
AAPEX student engine competition returns with nine teams in Las Vegas
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AAPEX will bring back its student engine teardown-and-rebuild contest on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, with nine teams from seven high schools and technical colleges competing.
HGTECH pushes BIW laser welding deeper into automotive manufacturing
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HGTECH says its BIW laser welding systems are helping automakers cut weight, speed assembly and improve body rigidity as vehicle platforms shift toward high-strength materials and electric models.
Vaughan Automotive opens first Ford store in Houston and maps out new facility
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Vaughan Automotive launched Mike Calvert Ford in Houston, giving the family-owned group its first Ford dealership and a foothold in one of the nation’s biggest truck markets.
Plastic materials market seen topping $1.1 trillion by 2030
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The plastic materials market is projected to grow from $806.17 billion in 2026 to $1,146.45 billion by 2030, driven by packaging, e-commerce, electric vehicles and demand for lightweight, high-performance polymers.
Automotive Defense Specialists adds guidance for shops facing BAR allegations
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Automotive Defense Specialists has published new guidance for California smog and auto repair businesses responding to Bureau of Automotive Repair allegations.
cplace Day 2026 to stream free Oct. 29 with enterprise AI PMO case studies
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cplace will host its Global PPM Summit on Oct. 29 in Munich with free worldwide streaming and on-demand access for all registrants.
WAGS tournament field hits record 752 teams as girls’ soccer booms
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The 2026 WAGS Rael Vodicka Memorial Tournament will draw a record 752 teams to Northern Virginia on Oct. 10-12, up nearly 15% from last year.
David Eller to appear on America’s Best Builders TV
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David Eller, owner of the Phoenix Racing Honda Team and Phoenix Racing ATV Yamaha Team, will appear on America’s Best Builders to discuss how he builds winning racing teams.
Automotive charging system market seen reaching $79 billion by 2033
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The global automotive charging system market is forecast to grow from $21.3 billion in 2026 to $79.0 billion by 2033, driven by EV adoption, charging infrastructure buildout and faster charging technology.
Toyota settles Broward County warranty dispute after gas contamination claim falls apart
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Toyota has settled a Broward County, Florida, lawsuit brought under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act after independent lab results and other sources reportedly found no contaminated fuel in the vehicle.
Parker Automotive Wins CARFAX Top-Rated Status for Third Straight Year
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Parker Automotive Service Center in Tucson earned CARFAX Top-Rated Service Center recognition for 2023, 2024 and 2025, backed by more than 200 verified reviews and a 4.9-star average.
FLEX Automotive opens 100-plus JDM vehicles to U.S. buyers nationwide
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FLEX Automotive is expanding access to more than 100 Japanese-market Toyota and Land Cruiser vehicles for U.S. buyers, with nationwide delivery and prices starting around $20,000. The move extends the San Diego-based company’s Japan-to-U.S….
ASRG to host free Secure Our Streets automotive cybersecurity conference on Sept. 17
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The Automotive Security Research Group will hold its fifth annual Secure Our Streets conference online on Sept. 17, 2026, bringing OEMs, suppliers, researchers and regulators together for a free day focused on vehicle cybersecurity.
Richmond Street Automotive pushes nationwide repair warranty in Appleton
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Richmond Street Automotive is highlighting a 24-month, 24,000-mile repair warranty that applies at more than 14,000 NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide.
Five China suppliers targeted for automotive replacement parts buyers
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A new market roundup profiles five China-based automotive replacement parts suppliers as global aftermarket demand keeps rising in 2026. The report highlights sourcing differences, quality controls, and logistics advantages that matter to…
Juan Piau spotlights hot forging for automotive repair tools
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Juan Piau Industrial is highlighting the role of precision hot forging in Taiwan’s automotive repair tool supply chain as it marks more than four decades in Taichung.
Opia broadens U.S. Club Channel push for manufacturers
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Opia is expanding its U.S. Club Channel strategy to help manufacturers win placement, drive sell-through and protect margins as wholesale clubs gain momentum.
Intelligent Memory names Sourceability as global distributor
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Intelligent Memory has tapped Sourceability as its new global distribution partner to broaden access to industrial DRAM and NAND flash for customers facing market volatility.
Epoch Automotive adds updated Subaru diagnostic software
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Epoch Automotive in Doylestown, Pa., has upgraded its Subaru diagnostic tools to improve access to manufacturer-specific systems and help technicians identify complex drivability and electronic issues more accurately.
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