BBB Industries has completed its acquisition of All Star Auto Parts. In a news release announcing the acquisition, BBB said All Star primarily focuses on the U.S. collision repair channel, which it serves through its nationwide distribution network. All Star is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and provides automotive replacement parts including both remanufactured OEM and…

Exicom Tele-systems Limited, an EV charger manufacturer based in India, said its subsidiary Exicom Power Solutions B.V. Netherlands and other step-down subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire business and assets of Tritium group of companies, a manufacturer of DC fast chargers headquartered in Australia. …

The Auto Care Association (ACA) has launched the “#RighttoRepair, Right Now” challenge. According to ACA, this initiative encourages every member to send a new letter to their legislator, asking for action on right to repair legislation. ACA said this challenge is designed to amplify the voices of…

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is hosting “Green Shoe Day” on Nov. 6 at AAPEX. It is encouraging attendees to check out the remanufacturing section at AAPEX by “looking for the green carpet where remanufacturers, core and component suppliers, and industry friends will be.” “Remanufacturing is sustainable by definition and we invite you to join us in…

Panasonic Energy has taken a license from CAMX Power for the latest GEMX platform of cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries. The GEMX platform is based on fundamental inventions of CAMX for which more than 30 patents have been granted globally, including the US, EU, Korea, Japan and China, CAMX said. According to the company,…

Battery manufacturer Clarios revealed it is investing EUR 200 million (approx. $223,721,000) in its European plants between 2022 and 2026, to continuously expand its production capacities for advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) vehicle batteries. As of 2026, Clarios said around 50% more units will be produced each year. …

Mullen Automotive promoted John Taylor as president of Mullen’s commercial EV division. Taylor also retains the position of senior vice president of global manufacturing for Mullen Automotive. Since joining Mullen in 2021, the company said Taylor has played a role in the development and launch of the Mullen One Class 1 EV cargo van and…

Research from Parks Associates’ recent study, EV Charging at Home: User Demand and Preferences, shows EV (electric vehicle) owners are more inclined than non-EV owners to adopt smart home technologies. Among EV owners, 72% have at least one smart home device, compared to 44% of households without an EV, according to the research. Additionally, the…

WattEV recently launched its “Brands That Care” campaign. This initiative begins with brands from the toy maker MGA Entertainment (MGA), including L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA’s Miniverse, and Little Tikes, where WattEV said it will be the exclusive zero-emission freight transporter of MGA’s products imported through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. …

Attendees at the 2024 SEMA Show will have the opportunity to become electric vehicle (EV) and EV safety certified through the show’s education program focused on professional and business advancement. The 2024 SEMA Show takes place Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas. Presented by SEMA Education and Legacy EV, the “Electric Vehicles 101” and “High-Voltage Safety…