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DriveCentric welcomes veteran automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as CEO
ST. LOUIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DriveCentric, the premier CRM and AI platform for dealerships, today announced the appointment of experienced automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership appointment follows a record year of customer growth and marks a pivotal step in DriveCentric’s ongoing mission to transform automotive retail with cutting-edge customer engagement technology.…
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EPA proposes rollback of ‘hated’ start/stop tech in new cars
For those who have ever stopped at an intersection only for their car to fall silent and then jolt back to life moments later, relief may be on the horizon. Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is proposing a rollback of federal incentives that helped push automatic engine start-stop systems into…
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Automotive Operating System Market Report Explores Size, Share, Trends & Analysis by 2030
Automotive Operating System Market by OS Type (QNX, Android, Linux, Windows), ICE Vehicle Type (PCs, LCVs, and HCVs), EV Application (Battery Management and Charging Management), Application and Region – Global Forecast to 2030 The global automotive operating system market is projected to grow from USD 12.7 billion in 2022 to USD 25.8 billion by 2030,…
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EPA Chief: Auto Start/Stop Technology Is Done
Read the full story on The Auto Wire EPA Chief: Auto Start/Stop Technology Is Done The dreaded auto start/stop feature used in so many modern cars, trucks, and SUVs could finally be done away with, thanks to EPA head Lee Zeldin. The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency took to X and declared this morning…
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856 HP in a donut-shaped box — Why are we wasting our time with hydrogen?
The automotive industry is excited about the cutting-edge electric motor from Donut Lab because it provides 856 horsepower and weighs only 88 pounds. This remarkable electric breakthrough makes us question why we continue funding hydrogen development when electric technology appears more promising. The innovative motor invented by Donut Lab requires detailed examination, together with its…
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MWCC awarded $100K for expansion of auto tech center
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. This grant will support Phase I of a three-phase expansion of the Automotive Technology Center, which will allow MWCC to continue its growth and innovation in training the next generation of automotive technicians. The grant will…
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MWCC awarded $100K for expansion of auto tech center
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. This grant will support Phase I of a three-phase expansion of the Automotive Technology Center, which will allow MWCC to continue its growth and innovation in training the next generation of automotive technicians. The grant will…
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Technology Day Special: Navigation tech firms leverage ADAS and EV trends for growth
Technology Day Special: Navigation tech firms leverage ADAS and EV trends for growth, ET Auto <!– –> <!– –> <!– skip to main content –> Infusion of ADAS and AI has broadened and provided new revenue and growth opportunities for the navigation companies, who are actively aiming to provide tech-driven and user-friendly solutions to its…
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Aptiv to add 2 plants in China amid localization drive; company swings to $11M net loss in Q1
Nissan’s sweeping restructuring plan unveiled by new CEO Ivan Espinosa came just six weeks after he was tapped to do what his predecessor couldn’t: Make hard decisions, deep cuts. Now Espinosa seems to be taking a page in radical reform from another non-Japanese Nissan leader who headed up a similarly ambitious revival 25 years ago,…
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Stellantis: its virtual‑reality lab is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
At the heart of the Chrysler Technology Center, Stellantis has created a virtual reality laboratory that is revolutionizing production processes. Near the pilot plant where the first examples of new models come to life, this high-tech space blends digital simulation and industrial precision to make vehicle assembly faster, more efficient, and safer. Stellantis is redesigning…