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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Lucid to Open Latest Studio Location in Newport Beach, CA

Lucid to Open Latest Studio Location in Newport Beach, CA

NEWARK, Calif., Jan. 27, 2022 -- Lucid Group , which is setting new standards for its advanced luxury electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the official opening of its newest Studio location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. ... Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy

As the nation grapples with rise in traffic fatalities, new strategy outlines steps for the U.S. Department of Transportation and calls on stakeholders from across sectors to take action to address this urgent crisis Washington DC, January 27, 2022; The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary today announced the fe ... Continue reading

FFIE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, Inc. f/k/a Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

FFIE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, Inc. f/k/a Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 27, 2022 -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. ("Faraday" or the "Company") f/k/a Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. ("PSAC"). Class Peri ... Continue reading

CARFAX LAUNCHES LIFETIME DEALER PROGRAM

CARFAX LAUNCHES LIFETIME DEALER PROGRAM

CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 25, 2022 -- Car owners can now look for the CARFAX Lifetime Dealer badge to know which dealerships provide full access to CARFAX products whether they're buying, servicing, or trading-in their used car.  A CARFAX Lifetime Dealer partners with CARFAX at every step of car ownership. ... Continue reading

"CULTURE GATE to JAPAN"

"CULTURE GATE to JAPAN"

TOKYO, Jan. 25, 2022 -- The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, launched an innovative cultural promotion project called "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" at Haneda airport and the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal for its second year on January 19th 2022. ... Continue reading

DANICA PATRICK LAUNCHES LUXURY LIFESTYLE BRAND,THE HOME SCENT COLLECTION "VOYANT BY DANICA"

DANICA PATRICK LAUNCHES LUXURY LIFESTYLE BRAND,THE HOME SCENT COLLECTION "VOYANT BY DANICA"

PHOENIX, Jan. 25, 2022 -- Well-established as a fine wine entrepreneur, Danica Patrick extends her luxury lifestyle pedigree with today's launch of VOYANT ™ by Danica, an integrated home scent collection. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles Emit Less Carbon, On Average, than Combustion Engine Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Emit Less Carbon, On Average, than Combustion Engine Vehicles

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25, 2022 -- The Fuels Institute today released a new report evaluating the life cycle carbon emissions of electric, internal combustion and hybrid electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

Brandon Ramirez Promoted to Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and External Relations, Hyundai Motor America

Brandon Ramirez Promoted to Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and External Relations, Hyundai Motor America

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has promoted Brandon Ramirez to director of Corporate Social Responsibility and External Relations. ... Continue reading

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show Celebrates Their Opening Weekend

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show Celebrates Their Opening Weekend

Auto Show Celebrates Their Opening Weekend WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 -- The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show opened its doors to an eager and awaiting crowd last Friday, January 21 for its first official consumer day. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Awarded the 2022 Global Cleantech 100 Graduate of the Year

ChargePoint Awarded the 2022 Global Cleantech 100 Graduate of the Year

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ChargePoint named a 2022 Global Cleantech 100 Graduate of the Year for becoming a publicly traded company in the Energy, Power and Mobility category. (Graphic: Business Wire) ChargePoint named a 2022 Global Cleantech 100 Graduate of the Year for becoming a publicly traded company in th ... Continue reading

Global EV Charging Cable Market Forecast Report 2021-2028: Development of Mega chargers to Facilitate Long-Distance Trucking & Emergence of E-Mobility and Advanced Charging Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global EV Charging Cable Market Forecast Report 2021-2028: Development of Mega chargers to Facilitate Long-Distance Trucking & Emergence of E-Mobility and Advanced Charging Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "EV Charging Cable Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The EV charging cable market was valued at US$ 377.4 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 3,466.1 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.3% ... Continue reading

HAGERTY AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE REFRESHES VALUATION WEBSITE; PREDICTS $211 MILLION IN UPCOMING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION SALES

HAGERTY AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE REFRESHES VALUATION WEBSITE; PREDICTS $211 MILLION IN UPCOMING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION SALES

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 26, 2022 -- On Monday, Hagerty, Inc., launched a refreshed version of its popular Valuation Tools website. ... Continue reading

Introducing the New Harley-Davidson® Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate® Subwoofer System

Introducing the New Harley-Davidson® Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate® Subwoofer System

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2022 -- Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to introduce a 300-watt subwoofer system purpose-built to deliver true on-road bass performance. ... Continue reading

Kia America anuncia los precios del EV6 2022

Kia America anuncia los precios del EV6 2022

-- El EV6 comienza en $33,400 (considerando el crédito fiscal federal disponible) -- Disponible para la venta en los 50 estados Kia America anuncia los precios del EV6& 2022 IRVINE, California, 26 de enero de 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Kia America anunció hoy los precios del EV6 2022, el primer modelo t ... Continue reading

Kia America's All-New, All-Electric EV6 Featured in Super Bowl LVI Spot

Kia America's All-New, All-Electric EV6 Featured in Super Bowl LVI Spot

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 -- Kia America's return to the Super Bowl will feature the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6. ... Continue reading

Luxury car dealers are seeing a rise in purchases using crypto currency

Luxury car dealers are seeing a rise in purchases using crypto currency

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 -- While Bitcoin may not yet be accepted as a medium of exchange for everyday items, luxury car dealers have seen a notable increase in customers wanting to transact in Digital Assets primarily Bitcoin and Ethereum. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-50; Production Starts In Alabama

2023 Mazda CX-50; Production Starts In Alabama

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 -- Today, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) President and CEO Jeff Guyton drives in the first 2023 Mazda CX-50 to roll off the Discovery Line at Mazda's new Huntsville, Alabama plant. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive January Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales Volume Holds Steady, Inventory Levels Remain Tight

Cox Automotive January Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales Volume Holds Steady, Inventory Levels Remain Tight

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 -- New-vehicle sales in January are expected to reach 1.01 million units, a drop of 8.9% compared to January 2021, according to a forecast released today by Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading

Forrest Lucas, Founder of Lucas Oil, Named to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Forrest Lucas, Founder of Lucas Oil, Named to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2022 -- Lucas Oil Products Inc., the world leader and distributor of high performance automotive additives and lubricants, proudly announces the induction of Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil and namesake of Lucas Oil Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium, into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS POWERFUL NEW GRAND AMERICAN TOURING, CRUISER AND CVO MOTORCYCLES

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS POWERFUL NEW GRAND AMERICAN TOURING, CRUISER AND CVO MOTORCYCLES

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2022 -- Harley-Davidson adds performance and factory-custom style to its 2022 motorcycle line with the reveal of eight new models, each powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 117, the most-powerful factory-installed engine offered by Harley-Davidson. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Signs Partnership Agreement with SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers

Hyundai Signs Partnership Agreement with SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Hyundai is now a founding partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, the unparalleled sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood, Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. ... Continue reading

New Scania Interlink is launched

New Scania Interlink is launched

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Jan. 27, 2022 -- The past couple of years have seen the introduction of Scania's new bus and coach generation. ... Continue reading

ABB Acquires Controlling Interest in InCharge Energy, Strengthening its EV Charging Solutions in the U.S.

ABB Acquires Controlling Interest in InCharge Energy, Strengthening its EV Charging Solutions in the U.S.

ZURICH--ABB today announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure solutions company InCharge Energy. The addition of InCharge Energy will strengthen ABB’s E-mobility Division in the North American market by broadening its customer base and expanding its fle ... Continue reading

Global Luxury Yacht Market (2022 to 2027) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

Global Luxury Yacht Market (2022 to 2027) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2022 -- The "Luxury Yacht Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

GNC Partners with Pilot Flying J to Provide Essential Supplements at Travel Centers Nationwide

GNC Partners with Pilot Flying J to Provide Essential Supplements at Travel Centers Nationwide

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Global health and wellness brand, GNC is taking its commitment to health and wellness on the road. ... Continue reading

How to Afford a Boat In The Midst Of the Pandemic Boating Boom

How to Afford a Boat In The Midst Of the Pandemic Boating Boom

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 27, 2022 -- As Australian states emerge from varying levels of lockdown and summer rolls in, the demand for boats is higher than ever, experts reveal. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Transys to Premier Sustainably Innovative Future Mobility Design at Lineapelle 2022

Hyundai Transys to Premier Sustainably Innovative Future Mobility Design at Lineapelle 2022

Hyundai Transys to unveil a future mobility seat concept with sustainable leather and innovative materials at Lineapelle 2022 The seat concept bolsters the company's design and development capabilities and commitment to minimizing waste and upcycling Italian ambassador to Korea joined a preview event before the exhibit ... Continue reading

Li-Cycle Expands Partnership with Ultium Cells LLC; Li-Cycle to Operate New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility Co-Located with Ultium Cells LLC’s Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Ohio

Li-Cycle Expands Partnership with Ultium Cells LLC; Li-Cycle to Operate New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility Co-Located with Ultium Cells LLC’s Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Ohio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail TORONTO & DETROIT--Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, today announc ... Continue reading

Major North American Tire Dealer Deploys beqom’s Compensation Solution for Global Sales Performance Management

Major North American Tire Dealer Deploys beqom’s Compensation Solution for Global Sales Performance Management

NYON, Switzerland--beqom has announced the successful deployment of its Total Compensation Solution to drive employee performance and sales revenue at a major North American tire dealer. The company is one of North America’s largest commercial tire dealers, employing over 6500 team members internationally. ... Continue reading

ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz entered into a technology cooperation agreement to develop solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles

ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz entered into a technology cooperation agreement to develop solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles

ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz deepen technology development cooperation for solid-state battery cells  Mercedes-Benz to make high double-digit million EUR investment in ProLogium Mercedes-Benz to take a seat on ProLogium's board of directors  TAIPEI, Jan. 27, 2022 -- ProLogium, a leader in solid-state batteries, and M ... Continue reading

The Global Hydrogen Energy Storage Market is Expected to Reach Revenues of $19.84 Billion by 2028

The Global Hydrogen Energy Storage Market is Expected to Reach Revenues of $19.84 Billion by 2028

DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2022 -- The "Hydrogen Energy Storage Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Technology (Compression, Liquefaction), by Physical State (Solid, Gas), by Application (Industrial, Residential), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Wheels Up Announces Agreement to Acquire Air Partner

Wheels Up Announces Agreement to Acquire Air Partner

Proposed Acquisition Accelerates Wheels Up's International Expansion and Positions the Company as the Leading Private Aviation Brand Provides Connections to International Aircraft Supply as Global Demand Accelerates Image credit: Wheels Up NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. , the leading br ... Continue reading

EVgo and CBL Properties Partner to Expand Public Fast Charging at Retail Locations, Bringing Convenient Charging Amenities to Shoppers

EVgo and CBL Properties Partner to Expand Public Fast Charging at Retail Locations, Bringing Convenient Charging Amenities to Shoppers

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail New EVgo station at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas. (Photo: Business Wire) New EVgo station at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas. ... Continue reading

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

As automakers continue to build excitement with new electric vehicle (EV)1 launches, first-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. Satisfaction among owners who are new to BEVs averages 754 (on a 1,000-point scale), which is comparable t ... Continue reading

Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 27, 2022 -- Used vehicles present a fantastic option for motorists who either cannot afford a new vehicle or don't want to splurge on the costs of a brand new car. ... Continue reading

Profit From Energy Arbitrage, Buy Low Sell High- Your EV Is A Storage Technology

Profit From Energy Arbitrage, Buy Low Sell High- Your EV Is A Storage Technology

NEW HOPE, Pa. & CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--The results of a summer-long vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot project have recently been compiled. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Venza - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Venza - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

The Venza nameplate is back in the Toyota model mix for 2021. In case you missed it, the Venza went away in 2015 after a 7-year run. ... Continue reading

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