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Porsche and UP.Labs plan to build tailormade start-ups

Porsche and UP.Labs plan to build tailormade start-ups

Porsche is expanding its venturing network by collaborating with UP.Labs, a new model for fostering innovative start-ups. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer has agreed with the US company on a three-year cooperation aimed at establishing six companies from 2023 to 2025 with new business models in various areas ... Continue reading

Global Flow Batteries Market Trajectory & Analytics, 2020-2022 & 2026 - The Potential to be a Game Changer for Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Flow Batteries Market Trajectory & Analytics, 2020-2022 & 2026 - The Potential to be a Game Changer for Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Flow Batteries - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Flow Batteries Market to Reach $961.9 Million by 2026 The global market for Flow Batteries estimated at US$290.5 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$961 ... Continue reading

NASA to Inflate Heat Shield on Earth Before Spaceflight Demo

NASA to Inflate Heat Shield on Earth Before Spaceflight Demo

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 -- NASA is inviting media to see a technology that could one day help land humans on Mars after it is inflated for the final time on Earth before its spaceflight demonstration later this year. The event will take place beginning 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 15, at NASA's Langley Research Center i ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products Wins 2021 Spirit of NAPA® Award

Standard Motor Products Wins 2021 Spirit of NAPA® Award

NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2021 Spirit of NAPA® trophy, presented at NAPA® Auto Parts' Vendor Summit and Supplier Awards Banquet on May 25, 2022. At their Awards Banquet, NAPA recognizes top suppliers for their contributions in categ ... Continue reading

Together for Safer Roads Launches Direct Vision Cab Standard and Certification in Collaboration with DOT Volpe Center

Together for Safer Roads Launches Direct Vision Cab Standard and Certification in Collaboration with DOT Volpe Center

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--The global NGO Together for Safer Roads (TSR) announced today new progress to make direct vision cabs a reality for fleets across the United States. Through its Global Leadership Council for Fleet Safety, TSR is partnering with its members and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center to ma ... Continue reading

Indian Motorcycle Limited-Edition "Elite Baggers" Combine Show-Stopping Style With Sophistication & Reliability

Indian Motorcycle Limited-Edition "Elite Baggers" Combine Show-Stopping Style With Sophistication & Reliability

Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today unveiled two new limited-edition baggers within its premiere “Elite” class. With limited availability, and an exclusive, custom-inspired design, the 2022 Indian Challenger Elite and 2022 Chieftain Elite deliver the ultimate in style and exclusivity. ... Continue reading

New Research Shows Electreon’s Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology Could Reduce Global CO2 Emissions by More Than 1%, on Average, Year-on-Year

New Research Shows Electreon’s Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology Could Reduce Global CO2 Emissions by More Than 1%, on Average, Year-on-Year

Electreon released a white paper today detailing the projected impact of its technology on global CO2 emission reductions. ... Continue reading

Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions

Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions

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. Wholesale used-vehicle pricing increased month over month in May, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) reported this morning, and remains ... Continue reading

Survey Finds High Fuel Prices Won’t Deter Summer Road Trips - AutoPacific

Survey Finds High Fuel Prices Won’t Deter Summer Road Trips - AutoPacific

LONG BEACH, Calif. AutoPacific recently investigated the road trip plans of drivers in the U.S., finding that nearly half of respondents (49%) plan to take a road trip/driving vacation within the next six months and another 16% are considering taking one. ... Continue reading

AirE&V Taking Off In UK - Rent Your Driveway

AirE&V Taking Off In UK - Rent Your Driveway

omewhere to park and charge their car, claims the online parking portal, YourParkingSpace.co.uk. As of April 2022, there were around 30,290 publicly available EV charging points available in the UK, equating to just 45 devices per 100,000 of the UK population. This represents a worrying shortage in EV charging infrastr ... Continue reading

Honda HR-V Glows Up in Multifaceted Marketing Campaign

Honda HR-V Glows Up in Multifaceted Marketing Campaign

June 7, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. HR-V is first product to leverage epic Honda brand campaign Filmmaker and creator Mike Carson directs visually impactful HR-V TV spot, targeting multicultural buyers Launch campaign debuts as 2023 HR-V begins arriving at Honda dealerships Honda is introducing the all-new 2023 HR-V with ... Continue reading

Automotive Air Filter Market to Reach $7.8 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Automotive Air Filter Market to Reach $7.8 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Introduction of regulations regarding emission of greenhouse gases, increase in demand for luxury vehicles with greater cabin comfort, and rise in production & sale of automotive drive the growth of the global automotive air filter market. PORTLAND, Ore., June 6, 2022 -- Allied Market Research published a report, title ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Tool for Removing Stuck Tires (DKC-189)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Tool for Removing Stuck Tires (DKC-189)

PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2022 -- "I thought there could be a strain-free way to grip and pull a stuck tire for easy removal," said an inventor, from Carrollton, Ohio, "so I invented the EASY RIM REMOVER. My design would save time and effort when performing vehicle services or rotating the tires." The patent-pending inventio ... Continue reading

Motorcar Parts of America Expands Brake-Related Product Offerings with Introduction of Pads and Rotors

Motorcar Parts of America Expands Brake-Related Product Offerings with Introduction of Pads and Rotors

LOS ANGELES--Motorcar Parts of America Inc. today announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of brake pads and rotors, serving the professional installer market under the company’s Quality-Built brand. The launch of these products coincides with multi-year business commitments and opportunities of more than $ ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Industry veterans Bob Carter, Zack Hicks, Tracey Doi and Mike Owens announce retirements New executive appointments designed to further company's mobility transformation PLANO, Texas, June 6, 2022 -- Toyota's North American operations today announced executive leadership changes designed to continue driving growth, fos ... Continue reading

TrueCar Acquires Digital Motors, an Automotive Retail and Financial Technology Platform

TrueCar Acquires Digital Motors, an Automotive Retail and Financial Technology Platform

Acquisition to help accelerate TrueCar+ product roadmap by expanding e-commerce capabilities SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 6, 2022 -- TrueCar, Inc. , the easiest, most efficient and transparent online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles, today announced its acquisition of Irvine, California based Digi ... Continue reading

ChargePoint spotlights state of mobility industry with release of Charging Forward report

ChargePoint spotlights state of mobility industry with release of Charging Forward report

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Charging Forward report analyzes what’s driving the mobility revolution in North America and Europe (Graphic: Business Wire) Charging Forward report analyzes what’s driving the mobility revolution in North America and Europe (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnai ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Acquires We Predict Data and Predictive Analytics Business

J.D. Power Acquires We Predict Data and Predictive Analytics Business

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and customer intelligence, today announced that it has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, the UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and ... Continue reading

Sixth Annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest Returns; Prizes Include Adorama and Pelican Merchandise, Photo Features, and More

Sixth Annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest Returns; Prizes Include Adorama and Pelican Merchandise, Photo Features, and More

Sixth Annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest Returns Prizes Include Adorama and Pelican Merchandise, Photo Features, and More.  CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) is inviting automotive photographers to submit their best “black and white�?? shot for the sixth ann ... Continue reading

The RV Industry Is A $140 Billion American-Made Industry

The RV Industry Is A $140 Billion American-Made Industry

RESTON, Va.--There is a fundamental change happening in the way Americans travel, work, and live. More and more people are choosing RVs as their preferred option for travel as they prioritize spending time in the great outdoors and embracing the freedom that comes with RVing. ... Continue reading

1st CENTRAL and Cambridge Mobile Telematics Partner to Incentivize Safe Driving and Provide Crash Detection Technology

1st CENTRAL and Cambridge Mobile Telematics Partner to Incentivize Safe Driving and Provide Crash Detection Technology

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail A 1st CENTRAL customer links their app to the sensor. (Photo: Business Wire) A 1st CENTRAL customer links their app to the sensor. ... Continue reading

Automotive LiDAR Market size worth $ 1659.21 Million, Globally, by 2030 at 29.45% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

Automotive LiDAR Market size worth $ 1659.21 Million, Globally, by 2030 at 29.45% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

Technological advancement in automotive LiDAR technology and the development of 4D LiDAR systems offer good opportunities for growth of the Automotive LiDAR Market. JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 7, 2022 -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Automotive LiDAR Market" By Location (Bumper And Grill, Headlight ... Continue reading

Car Connectivity Consortium Expands Leadership Team and Board to Support Rapid Growth of Digital Key Ecosystem

Car Connectivity Consortium Expands Leadership Team and Board to Support Rapid Growth of Digital Key Ecosystem

BEAVERTON, Ore.--The Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC) announced today the appointment of two Members of Staff to join the organization’s leadership team and two industry leaders, Thales and Xiaomi, engaging on the Board. Alysia Johnson will serve as Vice President, and James Schuessler as Technical Director. ... Continue reading

Cazoo Announces Business Realignment Plan

Cazoo Announces Business Realignment Plan

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LONDON & NEW YORK--Cazoo Group Ltd (“Cazoo” or “the Company”), Europe’s leading online car retailer, which makes buying and selling a car as simple as ordering an ... Continue reading

LiDAR, AI, Edge Cloud, and 5G Key in Vehicle Traffic Management Revenue Growth to US$4.9 Billion by 2026

LiDAR, AI, Edge Cloud, and 5G Key in Vehicle Traffic Management Revenue Growth to US$4.9 Billion by 2026

ABI Research (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9mrnR4CcTzHWst3qXEQsNkSlYnwOE6JTEQVDP0jww32WMT5l_kfytytOqXJMoRhb2oyNeM-2FcljueGrqKFILtw-2BUtBDCZc-2B7jSduJFzsW9AulIlN6LstdX7xxdwiKAV3YjflfpWV9tW-2F2ilHQcNGkJBuXeOGvQ0XXEVnuXyRonr1dMSfIKSnpIuYVD5mPQ7PY78REuvU5HA-2FlXtxsrCb2la6UU5CfpK3zkQ4L ... Continue reading

Lightning eMotors to Present at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference

Lightning eMotors to Present at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference

LOVELAND, Colo.--Lightning eMotors, Inc. , a leading provider of zero emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today that CEO Tim Reeser will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference. What: Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference Wher ... Continue reading

Motorcar Parts of America to Present at 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Consumer Conference

Motorcar Parts of America to Present at 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Consumer Conference

LOS ANGELES--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. today announced it is scheduled for a fireside chat presentation on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time at the 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference being held this year in a virtual format. A live audio webcast of the discussion will ... Continue reading

Polestar to Debut First Electric Performance SUV, Polestar 3, in October 2022

Polestar to Debut First Electric Performance SUV, Polestar 3, in October 2022

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, has announced that the world premiere of its next car, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, will be in October 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV. ... Continue reading

Power Trucks USA Helps Auto Enthusiasts: “Refresh” Current Vehicle with Aftermarket Products and Services, Avoid Inflated Prices

Power Trucks USA Helps Auto Enthusiasts: “Refresh” Current Vehicle with Aftermarket Products and Services, Avoid Inflated Prices

WARRENTON, Va.--Power Trucks USA, your local one-stop automotive accessory shop and service center, leverages the advantages of their national franchising opportunities by customizing trucks, Jeeps, SUV and other vehicles to save customers from inflated new car prices. This is especially important during periods of int ... Continue reading

RumbleOn Announces 10-Year Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Sturgis, South Dakota for the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

RumbleOn Announces 10-Year Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Sturgis, South Dakota for the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

IRVING, Texas--RumbleOn, Inc. (the “Company” or “RumbleOn”), the nation's first technology-based omnichannel powersports platform, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Sturgis, South Dakota for its annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally event. Held in Aug ... Continue reading

The Coretec Group to Participate in EV Conferences and Increase Awareness of Endurion Battery Program

The Coretec Group to Participate in EV Conferences and Increase Awareness of Endurion Battery Program

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--The Coretec Group, Inc., (OTCQB: CRTG) – developers of a silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries, engineered silicon, and 3D volumetric displays – is making the rounds to automotive, electric vehicle, and battery events this summer to discuss how its Endurion battery program can advance the electr ... Continue reading

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Great Plains

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Great Plains

PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2022 -- The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping with the most active online camping community, has announced the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Great Plains based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. ... Continue reading

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Midwest

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Midwest

PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2022 -- The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping with the most active online camping community, has announced the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Midwest based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. ... Continue reading

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Northwest

The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Northwest

PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2022 -- The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping with the most active online camping community, has announced the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Northwest based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. ... Continue reading

United States Automotive Aftermarket Report 2022-2026: Key Players are 3M, Lear, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, & Cooper Tire & Rubber

United States Automotive Aftermarket Report 2022-2026: Key Players are 3M, Lear, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, & Cooper Tire & Rubber

DUBLIN, June 7, 2022 -- The "U.S. Automotive Aftermarket: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to record a value of US$464.9 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.08%, for the duratio ... Continue reading

Volocopter's 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight

Volocopter's 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight

VoloConnect expands the total addressable market for Volocopter's family of eVTOL aircraft to USD 290 billion Zero operating emissions for safe and sustainable flight speeds of over 155 mph and >60 mi range BENTONVILLE, Arkansas and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 7, 2022 --Today at the UP.Summit, an annual gathering of leader ... Continue reading

Volocopters viersitziges Fluggerät absolviert Erstflug

Volocopters viersitziges Fluggerät absolviert Erstflug

·  VoloConnect erweitert Volocopters Umsatzpotenzial auf über 270 Mrd. Euro in 2035 ·  Emissionsfreier Flugbetrieb für bis zu vier Personen, bei einer Fluggeschwindigkeit von 250 km/h und >100km Reichweite durch Lift+Cruise-Design BENTONVILLE, Arkansas und BRUCHSAL, Deutschland, 7. ... Continue reading

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