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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Like Tiger Woods at the Masters, the retail vehicle market is showing some progress in April, with both new and used sales gaining momentum last week. ... Continue reading

Automotive 4D Imaging Radar Market Disruptors Report 2022: Focus on Arbe, Continental, Echodyne, Oculii, Uhnder, Vayyar - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive 4D Imaging Radar Market Disruptors Report 2022: Focus on Arbe, Continental, Echodyne, Oculii, Uhnder, Vayyar - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive 4D Imaging Radar, 2021: Frost Radar Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The document presents competitive profiles on each of the companies based on their strengths, opportunities, and a small discussion on their positioning. ... Continue reading

Global Luxury Vehicle Market Report 2022-2026: Rapid Growth of Luxury SUVs & EVs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Luxury Vehicle Market Report 2022-2026: Rapid Growth of Luxury SUVs & EVs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Luxury Vehicle Market 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The luxury vehicle market is poised to grow by 3251.30 thousand units during 2022-2026 progressing at a CAGR of 6.45%. This study identifies the growing adoption of luxury EVs as one of the prime reasons dri ... Continue reading

Insights on the Electric Vehicle Battery Global Market to 2027 - Rising Public Charging Infrastructures Presents Opportunities

Insights on the Electric Vehicle Battery Global Market to 2027 - Rising Public Charging Infrastructures Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, April 12, 2022 -- The "Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market (2022-2027) by Vehicle Type, Battery Type, Vehicle Class, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market is estim ... Continue reading

Nissan Debuts 2023 LEAF Featuring Revised Exterior and Streamlined Model Lineup; On-Sale This Summer

Nissan Debuts 2023 LEAF Featuring Revised Exterior and Streamlined Model Lineup; On-Sale This Summer

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The 2023 LEAF debuts an enhanced front end appearance, with a refreshed front grille, bumper molding and headlights that feature a new black inner finisher. The Nissan badge is now illuminated and has been updated to the brand’s new design identity. ... Continue reading

NV Energy Requests Bids for New Renewable Energy Projects

NV Energy Requests Bids for New Renewable Energy Projects

LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2022 -- NV Energy today issued a request for proposals to add new renewable energy projects to its portfolio. The request for proposals seeks solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, biomass and biogas technology projects that are a minimum of 20 megawatts in size and are compliant with Nevada's ex ... Continue reading

RV Retailer, LLC and RV Technical Institute Renew and Enhance Partnership for 2022

RV Retailer, LLC and RV Technical Institute Renew and Enhance Partnership for 2022

Industry-Leading Investment by RV Retailer in RVTI Tech Training RV Retailer Techs to have Access to RVTI Training Resources and Certifications for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) announced it has renewed and enhanced its partnership with RV Technical Insti ... Continue reading

The Earnhardt Legacy Lives on as ForeverLawn Partners with Richard Childress Racing and the Legendary No. 3 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

The Earnhardt Legacy Lives on as ForeverLawn Partners with Richard Childress Racing and the Legendary No. 3 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Jeffrey Earnhardt to Pilot the No. 3 Chevrolet for the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway LOUISVILLE, Ohio, April 12, 2022 -- ForeverLawn, Inc. has announced their partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Jeffrey Earnhardt for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Ag-Pro 300, once again placing an Earnhardt in the ... Continue reading

Hyundai News: First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid Rolling Off Line

Hyundai News: First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid Rolling Off Line

Santa Fe Hybrid to Begin Production in October 2022 MONTGOMERY, Ala., The Santa Fe Hybrid will join the Elantra sedan, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on the Montgomery assembly line. ... Continue reading

Honda Introduces Their Electric Future + VIDEO

Honda Introduces Their Electric Future + VIDEO

April 11, 2022 — TOKYO, Japan Honda will strive to transform its business portfolio by shifting focus from non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to recurring business in which Honda continues to offer various services and value to its customers after the sale through Honda products that combine hardware and ... Continue reading

2023 Honda HR-V Inside Story +VIDEO

2023 Honda HR-V Inside Story +VIDEO

April 12, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Sporty and versatile, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V is just the right size for young, active buyers looking for a fun driving experience and enough space and utility for an adventurous lifestyle. ... Continue reading

Andrew Davis Joins Cox Enterprises as Senior Vice President, Strategy

Andrew Davis Joins Cox Enterprises as Senior Vice President, Strategy

ATLANTA, April 11, 2022 -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced that Andrew Davis has joined the company as senior vice president of strategy. In this role, Davis will oversee strategic planning, new business development and the company's sustainability teams, to ensure the best use of resources for growth and profitabilit ... Continue reading

Damon Motors to Showcase HyperDrive and HyperSport EV Platforms at Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric Revolutionaries” Exhibit

Damon Motors to Showcase HyperDrive and HyperSport EV Platforms at Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric Revolutionaries” Exhibit

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Damon Motors to Showcase HyperDrive and HyperSport EV Platforms at Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric Revolutionaries” Exhibit in Los Angeles (Graphic: Business Wire) Damon Motors to Showcase HyperDrive and HyperSport EV Platforms at Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Electric ... Continue reading

Electric Bike Technologies is Donating Its Popular Liberty Trike to Children with Limited Mobility

Electric Bike Technologies is Donating Its Popular Liberty Trike to Children with Limited Mobility

CROYDON, Pa., April 11, 2022 -- Electric Bike Technologies, Inc. (EBT), the maker of the Liberty Trike, a unique folding and active-mobility tricycle, announced today that it will be donating 20 Liberty Trikes to children with limited mobility due to Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Market (2022 to 2027) - Featuring Amara Raja Batteries, Gogoro and Sun Mobility Among Others

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Market (2022 to 2027) - Featuring Amara Raja Batteries, Gogoro and Sun Mobility Among Others

DUBLIN, April 11, 2022 -- The "Global Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Market (2022-2027) by Service Type, Vehicle Type, Product Type, and Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Electric Vehicle Battery Sw ... Continue reading

Hagerty to Report First Quarter 2022 Results and Host Conference Call on Monday, May 9, 2022

Hagerty to Report First Quarter 2022 Results and Host Conference Call on Monday, May 9, 2022

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., April 11, 2022 -- Hagerty, Inc. , an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 9, 2022. Hagerty will hold a ... Continue reading

Insights on the Automotive Radar Global Market to 2027 - Technological Advancements in Vehicle Safety and Security Presents Opportunities

Insights on the Automotive Radar Global Market to 2027 - Technological Advancements in Vehicle Safety and Security Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, April 11, 2022 -- The "Global Automotive Radar Market (2022-2027) by Application, Technology, Range, Vehicle Type, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Radar Market is estimated to be U ... Continue reading

Rivian Sets Date for Release of First Quarter 2022 Results

Rivian Sets Date for Release of First Quarter 2022 Results

IRVINE, Calif.--Rivian Automotive, Inc. today announced its first quarter 2022 financial results will be released on May 11, 2022, after market close. Rivian will host an audio webcast to discuss its results and provide a business update at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET the same day. ... Continue reading

World-Renowned Öhlins® Racing Brand Showcasing Latest Suspension Technologies at Legendary Easter Jeep Safari

World-Renowned Öhlins® Racing Brand Showcasing Latest Suspension Technologies at Legendary Easter Jeep Safari

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., April 11, 2022 -- The thousands of four-wheel adventure enthusiasts attending this year's Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, will be able to see several of the latest off-road suspension technologies from Tenneco's globally respected Ӧhlins® Racing business. Öhlins is making its Moab debut durin ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Expands ONA Defense Service Network to Improve Access to Localized Service and Support

Allison Transmission Expands ONA Defense Service Network to Improve Access to Localized Service and Support

INDIANAPOLIS--Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, today announced plans to expand its tracked defense service network to improve access to service and support for end users Outside North ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced that it will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 28, 2022. Asbury will host a conference call later that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. ... Continue reading

Automotive Pedestrian Protection System Market - 43% of Growth to Originate from APAC | Passive Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation | Technavio

Automotive Pedestrian Protection System Market - 43% of Growth to Originate from APAC | Passive Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation | Technavio

NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 -- The automotive pedestrian protection system market is set to grow by USD 666.94 million from 2021 to 2026 as per the latest market report by Technavio. The report projects the market to progress at a CAGR of  6.22%. 43% of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast p ... Continue reading

Canada Drives Launches New Feature to Buy Canadians’ Vehicles

Canada Drives Launches New Feature to Buy Canadians’ Vehicles

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Canada Drives, Canada’s largest 100% online car shopping and to-your-door delivery platform, announced today the launch of its “Sell My Car” feature. Available in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta, Canadians can receive a guaranteed quote online and then are given the option to se ... Continue reading

EV Technology Group Goes Public on the NEO Exchange

EV Technology Group Goes Public on the NEO Exchange

TORONTO--NEO is proud to announce the listing of EV Technology Group Ltd. (“EVT Group” or the “Company”), a company that allows public market investors to invest in electrifying iconic driving experiences. ... Continue reading

Fortune Minerals Welcomes Canada’s C$3.8 Billion Critical Minerals Strategy to Support Domestic EV Supply Chains

Fortune Minerals Welcomes Canada’s C$3.8 Billion Critical Minerals Strategy to Support Domestic EV Supply Chains

LONDON, Ontario--Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to report on the C$3.8 billion of financial support for Critical Minerals announced in last week’s Government of Canada budget for 2022 (“2022 Budget”). The funds are being ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Chain Tensioner Market (2022 to 2030) - Trends, Dynamics and Critical Issues - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Chain Tensioner Market (2022 to 2030) - Trends, Dynamics and Critical Issues - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Chain Tensioner Market Outlook in 2022 and Beyond: Trends, Growth Strategies, Opportunities, Market Shares, Companies to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report presents a detailed analysis of market trends, growth strategies, potential opportunities, market ... Continue reading

Global Self-balancing Mobility Market Report 2022: Market to Grow with a CAGR of 21.66% to 2027 - Growing R&D on Autonomous Self Balancing Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Self-balancing Mobility Market Report 2022: Market to Grow with a CAGR of 21.66% to 2027 - Growing R&D on Autonomous Self Balancing Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Self-balancing Mobility Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global self-balancing mobility market to grow with a CAGR of 21.66% over the forecast period from 2021-2027. ... Continue reading

Hyzon Motors Appoints Samuel Chong as Chief Financial Officer

Hyzon Motors Appoints Samuel Chong as Chief Financial Officer

ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 12, 2022 -- Hyzon Motors Inc. , today announced that Samuel Chong has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 12, 2022.  Mr. Chong will succeed Mark Gordon, who has served as Hyzon's Chief Financial Officer since August 2020.  Mr. Gordon will assist with the transition and serve ... Continue reading

InsureMyTrip Anticipates High Demand for Academic Travel Insurance

InsureMyTrip Anticipates High Demand for Academic Travel Insurance

Academic Explorer travel protection program ramps up as study abroad, class trips return WARWICK, R.I., April 12, 2022 -- Travel demand is steadily increasing as K-12 schools and higher education institutions are starting to engage again following a wave of cancellations brought by the pandemic. InsureMyTrip reports ... Continue reading

Intercontinental Exchange and McLaren Racing Launch New Partnership With Amplified Focus on Sustainability and Diversity

Intercontinental Exchange and McLaren Racing Launch New Partnership With Amplified Focus on Sustainability and Diversity

NEW YORK--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. , a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, and McLaren Racing today announced that ICE has become an Official Partner of the McLaren MX Extreme E Team, which races in a new all-electric series featuring male and female drivers behind the wheel. ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey Reveals Investments in Sustainability have Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels, yet Challenges Remain

Johnson Controls Annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey Reveals Investments in Sustainability have Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels, yet Challenges Remain

Due to electrification, investments in energy generation or storage have flourished, with a growing focus on heat pump technology. U.K., France, Japan and US lead rest of the world in plans to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy or smart building technology. ... Continue reading

Kalypso Strengthens Automotive and Tire Practice with Appointment of Aleksandar Boskovic as Principal

Kalypso Strengthens Automotive and Tire Practice with Appointment of Aleksandar Boskovic as Principal

MILWAUKEE--Recognized automotive and tire leader Aleksandar Boskovic has joined Kalypso, the digital services arm of Rockwell Automation helping some of the world’s largest and most influential companies, discover create, make and sell better products with digital. The people of Kalypso combine unparalleled expertise ... Continue reading

Lectric eBikes Debuts XP LITE Featuring Unparalleled Performance and Price

Lectric eBikes Debuts XP LITE Featuring Unparalleled Performance and Price

Fast Growing eBike Brand Expands Portfolio with Most Powerful and Affordable eBike in its Class PHOENIX, Ariz., April 12, 2022 -- Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing electric bike companies in the nation, announced today the launch of the latest addition to its growing lineup, the Lectric XP LITE. Fast Growing e ... Continue reading

MAZO Capital Solutions Announces New Strategic Partnership with MAXX-D Trailers

MAZO Capital Solutions Announces New Strategic Partnership with MAXX-D Trailers

IRVINE, Calif., April 12, 2022 -- MAZO Capital Solutions, a leading full-service commercial finance company dedicated to serving America's small business community, has announced a significant strategic partnership with MAXX-D Trailers, a nationally-recognized trailer manufacturer based in Brookston, TX.   This new a ... Continue reading

PartsTrader Partners with LKQ North America to Provide Data for SurePart, PartsTrader’s New Instant Parts Pricing Platform

PartsTrader Partners with LKQ North America to Provide Data for SurePart, PartsTrader’s New Instant Parts Pricing Platform

MPEG-4 Video Loading media player... SurePart is a new instant parts pricing platform from PartsTrader that allows appraisers to write more accurate estimates by providing instant market pricing and leveraging industry-leading filtering to remove invalid parts. The result is a more accurate estimate upfront, which mean ... Continue reading

Qmerit Partners with Uplight to Ease EV Transition for Utilities and Consumers

Qmerit Partners with Uplight to Ease EV Transition for Utilities and Consumers

IRVINE, Calif. & BOULDER, Colo.--Qmerit, the leading provider of implementation solutions for EV charging and other electrification technologies, and Uplight, the technology partner of energy providers transitioning to the clean energy ecosystem, today announced a partnership that will expand the ability of utilities t ... Continue reading

Renesas Launches Virtual Development Environment for Fast Automotive Application Software Development and Evaluation

Renesas Launches Virtual Development Environment for Fast Automotive Application Software Development and Evaluation

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Graphic: Business Wire) (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail TOKYO, Japan--Renesas Electronics Corporation , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the launch of a virtual development environment ... Continue reading

VentureIsrael Invests in Israeli Startup infiniDome, Pioneer in GPS Anti-Jamming and Navigation Resiliency Solutions for Defense, HLS and Commercial Applications

VentureIsrael Invests in Israeli Startup infiniDome, Pioneer in GPS Anti-Jamming and Navigation Resiliency Solutions for Defense, HLS and Commercial Applications

infiniDome develops GPS protection and navigation resiliency solutions tailored for defending drones, UAVs and vehicles from jamming attacks. TEL AVIV, Israel, April 12, 2022 -- An Israeli deep tech fund VentureIsrael participated in the Pre-Series A round that includes investments from Next Gear Ventures along with H ... Continue reading

Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & LONDON--Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the US, and Skyports, the world-leading designer, developer, and operator of vertiports (landing sites for eVTOL aircraft), are partnering to integrate autonomous, el ... Continue reading

Volta Study Reveals Broader Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Depends On Conveniently-located EV Chargers Placed Where Drivers Already Go

Volta Study Reveals Broader Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Depends On Conveniently-located EV Chargers Placed Where Drivers Already Go

Visibility Is Key: Nearly half (42%) of Americans have never seen an EV charging station, and over a quarter (27%) of EV intenders still have not Convenience Is A Must, Not A Luxury: 75% of EV intenders rank convenient access to EV charging as their top barrier to making the switch (5 percentage points higher than pric ... Continue reading

WOW! CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

WOW! CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2022. Highlights: CarMax’s share of the nationwide age 0-10 year old used vehicle market increased to a record 4.0% in calendar year 2021, up approximately 13% from 3.5% in calendar year 2020. ... Continue reading

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