DealerCortex AI Unveils Agentic Operating System Built to Become the AI Brain of the Modern Dealership

September 23, 2026 12:00 PM

DealerCortex AI today announced the official launch of DealerCortex AI, an agentic operating system designed to give automotive dealerships something they have never truly had before: one intelligence layer capable of seeing across the entire operation, determining what should happen next, taking action and learning from the result. DealerCortex is not another dealership dashboard, chatbot or isolated AI tool. It is being built as the AI brain...

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Subaru's System of Success: More Than a Car, a Calculated Strategy

September 23, 2026 9:30 AM

When a company releases its annual corporate impact report, the document is often a curated collection of feel-good statistics designed for the PR circuit. Yet, Subaru of America's eighth annual report, released today, offers something more: a detailed blueprint of a system where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not an appendage, but the central gear in its operational engine. The report, detailing massive charitable donations,...

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Speedy Lube LLC Expands Automotive Service Opportunities Through Franchise Growth and Customer-Centered Maintenance Solutions

September 23, 2026 6:30 AM

Speedy Lube LLC, a Southern California automotive service company, is announcing its continued expansion through franchise growth while strengthening its commitment to convenient, transparent and customer-focused vehicle maintenance solutions. The company's development reflects a long-term vision to create opportunities for entrepreneurs while helping drivers access reliable automotive care through a structured service model. Founded in 2010 by...

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Leggett Dynamics Expands Asia Pacific Headquarters

September 22, 2026 11:00 AM

Leggett Dynamics today celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China marking the latest investment in the company's growth strategy for the region. The expanded facility includes 40 percent more office space, an innovation showroom and multifunctional space for training, events and enhanced collaboration among customers, suppliers and internal teams. "We're not simply expanding our Asia Pacific...

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China-Based Used Car Exporter Panda Used Cars Surpasses 85,000-Vehicle Inventory as Overseas Demand for Chinese EVs Grows

September 22, 2026 2:40 AM

Panda Used Cars, a used and new vehicle export company operating out of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, has crossed an inventory milestone of more than 85,000 vehicles, according to the company. The growth comes as buyers in Africa, the CIS region, the Middle East and parts of Southeast Asia increasingly turn to Chinese-market vehicles, including used electric models, for their price and availability. The company, which now ships to 207 countries...

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Daniel Cornell Addresses the Operational Challenges That Follow an Acquisition

September 21, 2026 9:45 AM

After spending roughly 25 years advising companies on mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and growth, Daniel Cornell is now seeing the other side of the transaction. Cornell, an executive associated with Elite Towing and CEO and Board Member of Legacy Tow Group, spent much of his career in investment banking. He worked on more than 125 merger and acquisition transactions and more than 100 capital-raising transactions before moving into a...

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LEPAS Expands in Romania with Five-Dealer Network as First L8 PHEV Vehicles Arrive

September 21, 2026 6:20 AM

LEPAS, Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, held its first dealer signing ceremony in Sibiu, Romania, establishing partnerships with five experienced local dealers and laying the foundation for a sales and service network across five key cities. The signing marks LEPAS's official entry into Romania and another step in the brand's expansion across Europe. For LEPAS, dealers serve not only as sales channels but also as local representatives of the...

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NOVELIC Partners with Global DMS Leader Smart Eye to Develop Next-Generation Camera and Radar In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

September 21, 2026 2:00 AM

NOVELIC, a Belgrade-based innovator in mmWave radar solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Smart Eye, a global leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Interior Sensing AI, to provide OEMs with a well-rounded feature set that satisfies the upcoming Euro NCAP requirements for driver and occupant monitoring. The result is a scalable and cost-effective solution that combines vision and radar for straightforward integration. Since...

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National Park Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Support Youth and Community Fishing Experiences in Parks Across the Country

September 17, 2026 10:30 AM

The National Park Foundation is excited to announce its largest investment to date in Junior Ranger Angler programming across the country, having awarded $1.2 million in grants to 57 national parks, park partners, and community-based organizations. These grantees will host in-park fishing clinics, set up gear libraries, and more to provide increased opportunities for children, families, and communities to enjoy the outdoors and national parks....

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MobilityWorks Named One of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for 2026

September 16, 2026 1:30 PM

MobilityWorks, the nation's largest provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility equipment, and services, has once again been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces. The honor, awarded by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes companies that set a high bar for workplace culture and team member satisfaction. This marks the third time MobilityWorks has earned the distinction, following recognition in 2023 and 2025....

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Subaru's Indiana Factory Has Bald Eagles, Coyotes, And Snapping Turtles Living On The Property

September 15, 2026 11:05 AM

Whether it's the Crosstrek, Forester, or the 2026 Outback that's fit for Bigfoot, there's a lot to like about Subaru's Wilderness models. But it turns out that the automaker's focus on the wilderness extends beyond its vehicles to the plants where they're built. In 2003, the company's U.S. manufacturing facility - Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) - became the first auto plant in the country to be certified as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the...

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LEPAS Enters Romania with Dealer Network, Product Rollout and New Experience Center

September 14, 2026 9:30 AM

On August 25, 2026, LEPAS, Chery Auto's all-new NEV brand, held its first dealer signing ceremony in Sibiu, Romania, establishing partnerships with five experienced local dealers and laying the foundation for a sales and service network across five key cities. The signing marks LEPAS's official entry into Romania and another step in the brand's expansion across Europe. For LEPAS, dealers serve not only as sales channels but also as local...

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ElectricTricycle.com Announces New Addmotor Flagship Models and Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program

September 12, 2026 7:30 AM

ElectricTricycle.com, an e-commerce platform dedicated to the electric trike and electric bike sector, today officially announced the expansion of its high-performance product inventory with the introduction of new Addmotor flagship models. Simultaneously, the company launched its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program, establishing a comprehensive circular economy framework designed to broaden consumer accessibility and drive sustainable growth...

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Earnhardt Peoria Kia Earns 2026 Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award for Customer Service Excellence

September 11, 2026 11:30 AM

Earnhardt Peoria Kia earned a 2026 Consumer Satisfaction Award by Cars.com. Consumer Satisfaction Awards recognize the top 15 percent of automotive dealerships delivering exceptional customer service as rated by online reviews. "Local dealerships are the industry's foundation, and our annual Consumer Satisfaction Award recognizes those who excel in customer experience. Earnhardt Peoria Kia stood out for providing a top-notch experience," said...

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National Park Foundation Awards $5 Million in Grants to Strengthen Park Partners and Catalyze Impact Across the Country

September 10, 2026 9:35 AM

The National Park Foundation announced today that it has awarded $5 million in grants to strengthen the organizational and philanthropic capacity of 77 park partners, official nonprofit organizations that support specific national parks or regions through philanthropic giving, program management, vital park infrastructure, volunteer coordination, and much more. This year's capacity-building grants represent NPF's largest investment to-date to...

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Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Invites Shareholders to September 15 CEO Town Hall

September 10, 2026 8:37 AM

Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKSP) ("Worksport" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based innovator and manufacturer of hybrid and clean energy solutions primarily for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods markets, today invited shareholders, prospective investors, analysts, media, and other interested parties to a live investor town hall on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 12:05 p.m. Eastern Time, with Founder and Chief Executive Officer...

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Earnhardt Celebrates 75 Year Anniversary with Aerial Spectacles Over the Valley

September 9, 2026 12:15 PM

More than 500 guests gathered at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler on the evening of September 4, 2026, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Earnhardt Auto Centers and specifically, Earnhardt Ford. The event took place where it all started - the Earnhardt Ford dealership - albeit a newer modern location. Tex Earnhardt founded both the dealership and the company, in Chandler, AZ (at a different address) back on September 4th, 1951. "We really do...

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Can Students Solve Driving's Most Skipped Safety Check for $10,000?

September 9, 2026 11:05 AM

A $10,000 scholarship program from Priority Tire is putting the spotlight on one of the most overlooked dangers for new drivers: blind spots. As part of The Safe Roads, Strong Futures Scholarship, applicants can choose to explore why blind spots still catch new drivers off guard, and what it actually takes to check them correctly. Blind spots remain a leading cause of preventable accidents among new drivers, many of whom rely on mirrors alone...

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Leggett Dynamics Showcases Award-Finalist Innovations at Automotive News Congress in Detroit

September 9, 2026 7:00 AM

Leggett Dynamics will showcase two next-generation comfort and motion technologies at the 50th Automotive News Congress, September 29-30 in Detroit, Michigan. Both innovations have been named finalists for 2026 Automotive News awards, recognizing the company's commitment to developing innovative comfort and motion solutions that address the evolving needs of automakers and consumers. Leggett Dynamics' Mid-Class Massage System has been named a...

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Earnhardt Family Shares 75th Anniversary Surprise Donation With St. Vincent de Paul

September 8, 2026 9:00 PM

Celebrating 75 years as an Arizona company with a year of surprise gifts to organizations making a difference in the community, Earnhardt Auto Centers is donating $75,000 to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Arizona, to support its critical services for individuals and families in need. Tomorrow, at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 2120 S 3rd Drive, on The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Arizona's main campus in Phoenix, the...

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