Indian VC firm 3one4 Capital expands leadership team with key appointments

The venture capital firm, which has backed startups like Open, Jupiter, Koo, among others, has elevated Anurag Ramdasan to partner and announced the appointment of Nruthya Madappa as principal. It has also elevated heads of various functions to Principals in the firm. Names include Richard Pinto, Yash Baid, and Ashwini Thulsaram. “We also strongly believe… Continue reading Indian VC firm 3one4 Capital expands leadership team with key appointments

Phoenix Logistics Named Top 3PL Provider By Inbound Logistics

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Inbound Logistics has recognized Phoenix Logistics as an industry leader on its annual Top 100 3PL Provider list. Inbound Logistics is the leading multi-channel content provider targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers; Phoenix Logistics has been consistently recognized with this honor. “When choosing the 2021 Top 100… Continue reading Phoenix Logistics Named Top 3PL Provider By Inbound Logistics

Scientific Games Acquires Sideplay Entertainment

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sideplay Entertainment (“Sideplay”), a leading digital “eInstant” content studio, to expand Scientific Games’ portfolio of iLottery content and accelerate the global market penetration of its iLottery business, subject… Continue reading Scientific Games Acquires Sideplay Entertainment

Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled concept car and innovative solutions at IAA Mobility 2021

The company will also showcase the most innovative technology components of the new all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5. Thanks to the advanced MOBIS electrification components, the IONIQ 5 is considered the next evolutionary step in electromobility and already achieves a range of up to 100 kilometers after just 5 minutes of charging and a range of… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled concept car and innovative solutions at IAA Mobility 2021

Goodyear And Plus Collaborate On Autonomous Trucks

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a strategic collaboration with Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, to provide optimized, autonomous trucking solutions that elevate the intelligent and connected transformation of the logistics industry. Through this collaboration, Goodyear’s suite of services, including… Continue reading Goodyear And Plus Collaborate On Autonomous Trucks

Byrna Technologies Appoints Mike Gillespie Chief Operating Officer

ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Byrna Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: BYRN) today announced that Mike Gillespie has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 23, 2021.  In his newly created role, Mr. Gillespie will report directly to Bryan Ganz, Byrna’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will have responsibility for overseeing Byrna’s day-to-day global operations. … Continue reading Byrna Technologies Appoints Mike Gillespie Chief Operating Officer

New ERP Solution is the Accelerator for Transformation

MUNICH, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive industry is in the midst of great upheaval. The change to e-mobility poses altogether new challenges for manufacturers and suppliers. As a leading global supplier of drive components, SEG Automotive is in the midst of this transformation. To optimize its processes and efficiently master the new challenges, the… Continue reading New ERP Solution is the Accelerator for Transformation

ConMet’s Ken Kelley Elected to Serve as 2021 Board Member of Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum (HDMSF) of Heavy Duty Marketing Association (HDMA)

VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ConMet, the industry’s leading global manufacturer of wheel hubs, structural plastic, and aluminum casting components for the commercial vehicle industry, is pleased to announce Vice President of Trailer, Fleet & Tier 1 Suppliers Ken Kelley was named 2021 Board Member of Heavy Duty Marketing Association’s (HDMA) Heavy Duty Marketing… Continue reading ConMet’s Ken Kelley Elected to Serve as 2021 Board Member of Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum (HDMSF) of Heavy Duty Marketing Association (HDMA)

Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch

Eighteen months after Tata Motors unveiled the HBX Concept at the Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, the company today revealed the production-ready model, called Tata Punch. The latest Tata SUV is slated for a national launch this festive season. The Tata Punch micro-SUV, which bears a close resemblance to the HBX concept (below right),… Continue reading Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch

Fontinalis Partners Closes $104M Fund III

Fontinalis Partners, a mobility-focused venture firm with offices in Detroit and Boston, closed a $104m third fund. Fontinalis III brings the firm’s total committed capital to approximately $270m, and the fund is comprised of more than 30 limited partners spanning institutional investors, individuals & family offices, and corporate investors with strategic relevance to mobility. In… Continue reading Fontinalis Partners Closes $104M Fund III