Ferguson, a North American distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies, plans to conduct a fleet electrification pilot in partnership with Holman, a global automotive services organization, and Electrada, an electric fuel solutions company. The project will deliver a turnkey fleet management and electrification solution. In the first phase, Ferguson will add 30 class 6 through… Continue reading Fleet operator Ferguson partners with Holman and Electrada for electrification-as-a-service pilot
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@Toyota: Starting the School Year Off Right
Toyota dealers and team members provide a boost – and a backpack full of school supplies – to students in need. Back-to-school shopping can get expensive. Jessica Hanson and Tim Rippinger of the Parts & Service Advertising team know that. They also know that Toyota dealers and customers are a generous bunch. “We were looking… Continue reading @Toyota: Starting the School Year Off Right
@Toyota: Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity
Toyota’s global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts LIBERTY, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity
HDT Automotive Names New CFO James Habel
HDT designs, engineers and manufactures advanced thermal management systems in key auto production regions around the world John Anselmi will retire Sept. 1 and transition to advisory role and Board Member Habel brings previous CFO experience and a track record of success LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HDT Automotive Solutions (HDT Automotive), a… Continue reading HDT Automotive Names New CFO James Habel
SUBARU TO ADOPT ALL CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
Automaker Surprised School District at Volunteer Event to Set Up Classrooms for 2022-2023 School Year CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that in continuation of its work to support the students of the Camden City School District, the automaker will “adopt” all middle school (grades six through… Continue reading SUBARU TO ADOPT ALL CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
Toyota to invest $5.3bn to make EV batteries in U.S. and Japan
TOKYO — Toyota Motor announced on Wednesday that it will invest up to 730 billion yen ($5.3 billion) to expand production of batteries for electric vehicles in Japan and the U.S. in a move to meet increasing EV demand. The auto giant will invest 400 billion yen domestically in the plant of Prime Planet Energy… Continue reading Toyota to invest $5.3bn to make EV batteries in U.S. and Japan
Chinese tech giant NetEase is buying Quantic Dream as its first European game studio
Three and a half years after Chinese tech conglomerate NetEase snapped up a minority stake in Quantic Dream (of Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human fame), it is gobbling up the rest of the developer. NetEase didn’t reveal how much it’s spending to buy out the studio, which will be its first in Europe. After… Continue reading Chinese tech giant NetEase is buying Quantic Dream as its first European game studio
T-Mobile will let you try its network free for three months
T-Mobile is pushing some new app features focused on getting prospective customers to switch with as little friction as possible, all thanks to eSIM technology. There’s a new version of the existing Test Drive program called Network Pass, which allows people to try out T-Mobile’s network with unlimited data for three months. Another new feature… Continue reading T-Mobile will let you try its network free for three months
Toyota triples U.S. EV investment in North Carolina
Toyota said Wednesday it will triple its planned investment for its first U.S. battery factory due to rising consumer demand for electric vehicles. The automaker now plans to spend $3.8 billion, up from the initial $1.3 billion announced, to build a plant near Greensboro, North Carolina. Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina is expected to begin… Continue reading Toyota triples U.S. EV investment in North Carolina
MGM COMPLETES THE OFFER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LEOVEGAS AT 96 PERCENT AND EXTENDS THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdiction where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdiction would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in Sweden who wish to accept the Offer (as… Continue reading MGM COMPLETES THE OFFER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LEOVEGAS AT 96 PERCENT AND EXTENDS THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD