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@FCA: Ram Reveals Highly Anticipated All-new, All-electric Ram 1500 REV in 60-Second Big Game Commercial
February 12, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Ram Truck brand unveiled its highly anticipated all-new Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time today as part of the brand’s Big Game efforts. The commercial also signaled the official opening of customer reservations for a place in line to per-order the truck at RamRev.com. … Continue reading @FCA: Ram Reveals Highly Anticipated All-new, All-electric Ram 1500 REV in 60-Second Big Game Commercial
@GM: GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips
GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips 2023-02-09 MALTA, NEW YORK AND DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) today announced a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply. Through this first-of-its-kind agreement, GF will manufacture for… Continue reading @GM: GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips
@GM: General Motors and Netflix Partner to Give EVs the Stage they Deserve
General Motors and Netflix Partner to Give EVs the Stage they Deserve 2023-02-02 DETROIT – General Motors and Netflix are joining forces to give electric vehicles (EVs) the stage they deserve, reflecting society’s increasing excitement about an all-electric future, starting with a launch spot, “EVs On Screen.” In 2021, GM launched the “Everybody In” campaign,… Continue reading @GM: General Motors and Netflix Partner to Give EVs the Stage they Deserve
@GM: GM and Lithium Americas to Develop U.S.-Sourced Lithium Production through $650 Million Equity Investment and Supply Agreement
GM and Lithium Americas to Develop U.S.-Sourced Lithium Production through $650 Million Equity Investment and Supply Agreement 2023-01-31 Thacker Pass in Nevada is the largest known source of lithium in the United States GM to receive exclusive access to Phase 1 production Material sourced from Lithium Americas will help support EV eligibility for consumer incentives… Continue reading @GM: GM and Lithium Americas to Develop U.S.-Sourced Lithium Production through $650 Million Equity Investment and Supply Agreement
BTS agency HYBE joins battle for South Korea’s SM with tender offerHYBE’s acquisition plan drew sharp criticism from SM Entertainment.
HYBE, manager of South Korean boy band BTS, announced a deal on Friday to buy a 14.8% stake in rival SM Entertainment from its founder, escalating a corporate battle between the godfather of K-pop and estranged management. HYBE also announced a tender offer for SM shares held by minority shareholders, seeking to buy up to 25%… Continue reading BTS agency HYBE joins battle for South Korea’s SM with tender offerHYBE’s acquisition plan drew sharp criticism from SM Entertainment.
Chevron agrees to sell Myanmar assets to Canada’s MTI
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp on Friday said it had agreed to sell its assets in Myanmar to Canadian company MTI, in a deal that allows it to leave the Asian country. The agreement comes one year after Chevron and other oil companies decided to leave Myanmar following a military coup in 2021. Chevron has condemned human rights abuses in the… Continue reading Chevron agrees to sell Myanmar assets to Canada’s MTI
Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript February 10, 2023 Operator: Greetings, and welcome to the Q4 and year-end 2022 results and 2023 Outlook Conference Call. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded, Friday, February 10, 2023. I would now like to turn the conference over to Louis Tonelli, Vice President of… Continue reading Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
All-new, All-electric Ram 1500 REV to Debut During Big Game, Customer Reservations Now Open
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ram brand’s first EV pickup – the all-new Ram 1500 REV – debuts to the world in Big Game commercial Consumers can reserve their spot in line and become part of the Ram Revolution with the exclusive Rev Insider+ membership program at RamREV.com Ram 1500 REV product… Continue reading All-new, All-electric Ram 1500 REV to Debut During Big Game, Customer Reservations Now Open
Renault Nissan alliance to announce India launch of six new models this week
Having rejigged its global equity structure, Renault-Nissan alliance is set to make yet another attempt to take a crack at the mainstream Indian passenger vehicle market. Autocar India learns that the Franco-Japanese alliance is expected to make a big announcement in Chennai tomorrow on the launch of half a dozen new product introductions in India,… Continue reading Renault Nissan alliance to announce India launch of six new models this week