– Kia celebrates its new face and slogan, declaring the brand’s future transformation – The new logo features ‘symmetry’, ‘rhythm’ and ‘rising’ elements that embody Kia’s confidence and commitment to customers – Kia discloses new brand slogan: ‘Movement that inspires’ – Kia sets new Guinness World Record for ‘Most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks… Continue reading Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
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Trucks & Electrified Vehicles Propel American Honda to Strong 2020 Finish
Honda wrapped a globally-challenging year on a positive note with a 4.2% December gain for trucks, plus a new record for electrified vehicles and a double record for Passport. • Led by strong sales of the CR-V Hybrid (24,406) and Accord Hybrid (18,229), Honda posted record sales of electrified vehicles for the third straight year,… Continue reading Trucks & Electrified Vehicles Propel American Honda to Strong 2020 Finish
GM 2020 Sales Far Outperform the U.S. Industry in Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year
DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fourth-quarter and full-year trifecta with total, retail and fleet share gains GM is the 2020 full-size pickup sales leader with 839,691 deliveries, thanks to Chevrolet Silverado sales gains and record GMC Sierra deliveries Total 2020 pickup sales matched 2019 results; retail deliveries were up 2 percent Seven of every… Continue reading GM 2020 Sales Far Outperform the U.S. Industry in Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year
Mazda Reports December and Full Year 2020 Sales Results
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total December sales of 31,308 vehicles, achieving best-ever December results and an increase of 18.2 percent compared to December 2019. Full year sales in 2020 totaled 279,076 vehicles sold, an increase of 0.2 percent compared to 2019. With 28 selling days in… Continue reading Mazda Reports December and Full Year 2020 Sales Results
GM to Convert More than 650 U.S. Temporary Employees to Full-Time Status in January
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wages, profit sharing opportunity and benefits set to rise for new full-time employees Team members at nine sites in four states to see significant gains General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that more than 650 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to… Continue reading GM to Convert More than 650 U.S. Temporary Employees to Full-Time Status in January
Aeva, Inc. and InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. Announce $200 Million Investment from Sylebra Capital in Support of Business Combination
Under the terms of the agreement, Sylebra, a current holder of InterPrivate common stock, has committed to purchase an additional $200 million of InterPrivate common stock in connection with the expected closing of the business combination. Sylebra has also entered into a one-year lock-up agreement on the majority of its investment, and will vote all… Continue reading Aeva, Inc. and InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. Announce $200 Million Investment from Sylebra Capital in Support of Business Combination
Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck
PHOENIX, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) announced today that Nikola and Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) have discontinued their collaboration on refuse truck development. The goal of the collaboration was to design and build an industry-first fully integrated refuse truck based on a zero-emissions battery-electric drive platform and body while also integrating multiple… Continue reading Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck
FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) today announced that Linda Knoll, its Chief Human Resources Officer, has elected to retire after nearly three decades of dedicated service. In a distinguished career, honed also in the predecessor companies of FCA and at… Continue reading FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire
Daimler and Infosys Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Hybrid Cloud-powered Innovation & IT Infrastructure Transformation in the Automotive Sector
Pivotal partnership for the automotive industry. Daimler IT deepens its focus on software engineering and collaborates with Infosys to innovate and transform its IT infrastructure Provide agile, open, scalable and smart hybrid cloud infrastructure leveraging Infosys Cobalt and leading cloud providers, to accelerate Daimler’s multi-cloud journey Joint goal to develop a persona-driven, cognitive, anytime, anywhere… Continue reading Daimler and Infosys Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Hybrid Cloud-powered Innovation & IT Infrastructure Transformation in the Automotive Sector
Volvo Cars imagines the future of autonomous drive by tapping into origins of human communication
At the same time, the company is also looking further into the future, considering how autonomous cars will communicate with other road users in a driverless world. This research looks beyond current Highway Pilot plans, which aims to have cars drive safely on their own on chosen areas of highway that Volvo has verified as… Continue reading Volvo Cars imagines the future of autonomous drive by tapping into origins of human communication