Category: Automotive

Chinese automakers take another crack at the German market

Automobiles Stronger supply chains and better safety records are key to hopes for growth Chinese and Chinese-owned brands like Lynk & Co. are gearing up to crack the German auto market. (Photo courtesy of Lynk & Co.)  JENS KASTNER, Contributing writerOctober 12, 2022 15:55 JST | Europe HAMBURG, Germany — Chinese automakers are taking a… Continue reading Chinese automakers take another crack at the German market

Honda, LG to locate $4.4bn battery plant in Ohio

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Honda Motor and LG Energy Solution on Tuesday announced Ohio as the site of their planned $4.4 billion joint-venture battery plant. The two companies had announced the plan in August but had not settled on a U.S. location. They said on Tuesday they are initially committing to investing $3.5 billion and creating… Continue reading Honda, LG to locate $4.4bn battery plant in Ohio

New Harvard Business Review research with Schneider Electric captures best practices for local officials planning low-carbon transportation infrastructure

Transportation authorities can smartly tackle infrastructure of the future through auditing, grant-capture, and outside expertise RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With research by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has released a new article consolidating expert advice on how local transportation officials can… Continue reading New Harvard Business Review research with Schneider Electric captures best practices for local officials planning low-carbon transportation infrastructure

ULA Sets Path Forward for Inaugural Vulcan Flight Test

Next generation rocket to transform the future of space launch CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — United Launch Alliance (ULA) is nearing completion of the development of the next-generation Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and sets path for its first launch early next year. “We could not be more excited to be this close to… Continue reading ULA Sets Path Forward for Inaugural Vulcan Flight Test

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Amber Das as General Manager of The Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South

COVINGTON, Ky., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Amber Das has been appointed the general manager of the Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South. Ms. Das brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the food service director for Quest Food Management.  As general manager,… Continue reading Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Amber Das as General Manager of The Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South

Fathom Events and The Metropolitan Opera launch 16th Live in HD season with company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea

Sondra Radvanovsky stars in the tour-de-force title role in an acclaimed production by David McVicar Live cinema transmission begins at 12:55PM ET DENVER, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 16th season with the company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea… Continue reading Fathom Events and The Metropolitan Opera launch 16th Live in HD season with company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea

少数族裔协会和标普致敬多元文化买家的力量

Toyota RAV-4被评为”整体最多未来多数车”（Top Overall Future Majority Vehicle）  迈阿密2022年10月12日 /美通社/ —  今天上午，在美国全国少数族裔汽车经销商协会（NAMAD）和S&P Global Mobility（前身为IHS Markit）在迈阿密海滩枫丹白露酒店举行的2022年NAMAD年度会议上，颁发了第七届年度多样性销量领导力奖（DVL）。该奖项计划旨在表彰那些少数族裔消费者推动销售领导地位的品牌。  美国人口普查统计数据预测，到2045年，少数族裔将成为”未来多数”。 Continue Reading 北美丰田的RAV4被评为“整体最多未来多数车”（Top Overall Future Majority Vehicle） NAMAD总裁Damon Lester表示：”‘未来多数’现实在今年的颁奖典礼上得到了呼应，展示了少数族裔购车者对经济的巨大影响，并让人们意识到汽车行业仍然缺乏多样性。” 在奖项计划和会议期间，NATAD和S&P Global Mobility合作庆祝少数族裔消费者推动销售领导地位的品牌，同时也向行业宣传并教育行业必须建立一个反映美国日益多元化人口的经销商机构。  久负盛名的DVL奖项获得者展示拥有少数族裔消费者的最高新车注册量。今年的奖项是根据代表2022车型年的S&P Global Mobility数据分析颁发的。 S&P Global Mobility首席多元化官Marc Bland表示：”DVL奖的最初目标是在美国汽车行业内提高对少数族裔消费者购买最多的车辆的认识。但现在游戏已经改变，”未来多数”的定义是真实的。我们很荣幸能够表彰这些销量最高的车型及各自的制造商，以支持他们为覆盖日益多元化的消费者群体而做出的努力。” 今年，NAMAD和S&P Global Mobility授予北美丰田的RAV4″”整体最多未来多数车”（Top Overall Future Majority Vehicle）”DVL奖，这是该项目期间颁发给丰田/雷克萨斯的十一个奖项之一。Top Overall Ethnic Vehicle是汽车品牌最受推崇的DVL奖项，致力于推动对亚裔、印第安人、西班牙裔和非裔美国人汽车买家的销售领导力。 以下是今年DVL获奖制造商的完整名单： 非豪华类别获奖者  次紧凑型：日产Versa 传统紧凑型：丰田卡罗拉 中型：丰田凯美瑞 传统全尺寸：道奇战马 次紧凑型多用途车和多用途加强版车：本田HR-V 紧凑型CUV和SUV：丰田RAV4 低到高中型CUV和SUV：丰田汉兰达 跑车和中型跑车：道奇挑战者 中型面包车：丰田赛那 紧凑型到一吨面包车：奔驰Sprinter… Continue reading 少数族裔协会和标普致敬多元文化买家的力量

Wilco Group Awarded Contract

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Interior’s Interior Business Center (IBC) has awarded Wilco Group LLC, an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), a contract to perform an assessment of aviation mission acquisition processes and make recommendations for improvements. The contract scope focuses on… Continue reading Wilco Group Awarded Contract

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro review: Still the best bargain in flagship phones

After the big move to its custom Tensor chip last year, Google is continuing its quest to use machine learning to unlock enhanced apps and features on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. While the specs and design aren’t major departures from its predecessors, the addition of smarter software, upgraded cameras for the Pixel… Continue reading Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro review: Still the best bargain in flagship phones