By Editor , 1 November 2026

HUNTSVILLE – October 31, 2026 -- Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) has rolled its one millionth vehicle off the line at its Alabama plant and committed $120,000 in grants to four workforce and training partners.

MTM marks the milestone with both crossovers built at the plant

The celebration featured the Mazda CX-50 and the Toyota Corolla Cross, the two models assembled at the joint venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. The plant also builds the Corolla Cross HEV and the CX-50 Hybrid.

By Editor , 1 November 2026
YMX Logistics Named Top Company for Women in Trucking Again

Henderson, Nev. – October 31, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has been named a 2026 Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking for the second consecutive year by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association.

Award rests on nominations, review and industry-wide voting

The annual recognition covers organizations that support gender inclusion, workplace flexibility and professional growth across the transportation industry. YMX earned the honor through a nomination and review process, followed by industry-wide voting.

By Editor , 1 November 2026
DG Maritime Surveys 10,069 Hazardous Export Containers in 30 Months

Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- DG Maritime Sdn Bhd physically surveyed 10,069 hazardous export containers across two loading ports in 30 months, earning an ASEAN Records title for the highest volume in physical surveying of all nine IMDG classes with port-authorized container packing certification.

By Editor , 1 November 2026
ANSI Flags Three New EV Standards Gaps in Progress Report

NEW YORK – October 31, 2026 -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has proposed three new electric vehicle standardization gaps in its October 2026 Gaps Progress Report, covering damaged battery handling, accessible charging equipment and public charger reliability.

The report, issued by the ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP), updates standards, research and conformity assessment activity against 30 previously identified gaps.

Three new gaps target batteries, accessibility and public charging

The proposed additions are:

By Editor , 31 October 2026
New England Honda Raises $122,440 for Jimmy Fund at Boston Marathon

DANVERS – October 30, 2026 -- New England Honda Group raised $122,440 for the Jimmy Fund, the charitable arm of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, through a 15-runner team at the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

The donation was presented to Dana-Farber on September 24, 2026. It moves the dealer group closer to its five-year fundraising target of $500,000 for the Jimmy Fund.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
Quarterhill Repays CAD $57.5M Convertible Debentures at Maturity

TORONTO – October 30, 2026 -- Quarterhill Inc. (TSX: QTRH; OTCQX: QTRHF) has repaid in full the CAD $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.0% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, on the October 30, 2026 maturity date.

Computershare processed the payout as debenture trustee

Payment was handled through Computershare Trust Company of Canada, which acted as debenture trustee. The repayment retires the entire issue, leaving no principal outstanding on the instruments.

By Editor , 31 October 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – October 30, 2026 -- Mammoth Energy Services (NASDAQ: TUSK) has secured up to $58 million in senior secured term loans from Bank7 to buy more aviation assets. It is the first debt financing for a portfolio that has so far been funded without borrowing.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
Lear Q3 Profit Jumps 26% as Buyback Authorization Hits $1.5B

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – October 30, 2026 -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) lifted third-quarter 2026 net income 26% to $137 million on revenue of $5.8 billion, up 2% year over year, and expanded its share repurchase authorization to $1.5 billion through December 31, 2029.

By Editor , 31 October 2026
Bertrandt's violis.io Wins automotiveIT Ecosystem Excellence Award

Ehningen – October 30, 2026 -- Bertrandt's virtual test platform violis.io took first place in the "Ecosystem Excellence" category of the automotiveIT "IT Team Awards 2026", with a worked example cutting a 210-hour test run to about 2.1 hours.

By Editor , 31 October 2026

ATLANTA – October 30, 2026 -- JAS has earned a Platinum Medal in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing the logistics and supply chain provider in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis. Its overall score reached 89, up from 79 in 2025 and 60 in 2024.

JAS improves in all four EcoVadis categories

EcoVadis scores companies in four areas, and JAS raised its result in each: