ParkMobile Hires Keisha Franklin as SVP of People

Prior to ParkMobile, Franklin worked at PowerPlan, where she was a strategic business partner to the senior leadership team, executing global expansion initiatives and managing the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, talent development, benefits and compensation, and offboarding. Earlier in her career, Franklin spent 11 years at Infor, where she supported over 800 employees. Franklin holds… Continue reading ParkMobile Hires Keisha Franklin as SVP of People

North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021-2027 with Growth Opportunities in eAxles, System Integration, & Remanufacturing

DUBLIN, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket – Evolving Market Conditions and Technology Trends Challenge Suppliers” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This research service on the class 4-8 axle differential aftermarket in North America forecasts market size through 2027; the base year is 2020, and… Continue reading North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021-2027 with Growth Opportunities in eAxles, System Integration, & Remanufacturing

Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’

Testing has come of age in India with NATRAX’s world-class 2,900-acre proving ground in Pithampur, which has 14 test tracks including an 11.3km-long high-speed track and state-of-the-art test equipment. Dr N Karuppaiah, Additional Director & Centre Head, NATRAX speaks on what it takes to become a Centre of Excellence in vehicle dynamics and deliver all-round testing capabilities.… Continue reading Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’

@niche: 8 Ways to Know Your U.S. Community is Ready for Autonomous Shuttles001189

With new and available grants and funding, communities are looking toward the integration of new technologies to ready their transportation […] With new and available grants and funding, communities are looking toward the integration of new technologies to ready their transportation systems for the future. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are one of the technologies that is… Continue reading @niche: 8 Ways to Know Your U.S. Community is Ready for Autonomous Shuttles001189

China’s Xiaomi registers electric vehicle unit with CEO Lei Jun in charge …

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp said on Wednesday that it has completed the official business registration of its electric vehicle unit, marking the latest milestone in its push into the automotive sector. The new unit, to be called Xiaomi EV Inc, opened with a registered capital of 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion) and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun as… Continue reading China’s Xiaomi registers electric vehicle unit with CEO Lei Jun in charge …

August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

In anticipation of the festive season, dealers are getting robust enquiries and order bookings across segments. New Delhi: The Indian automotive industry, it appears, is gradually getting out of the COVID-induced lockdown challenges. Except for Maruti Suzuki, all other major OEMs have reported positive sales growth in August 2021 compared to the same last year.… Continue reading August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

LG Announces Global Startup Competition to Recruit New Businesses for Innovation Center

September 2, 2021 LG Announces Global Startup Competition to Recruit New Businesses for Innovation Center Open share list Share this content. ‘Mission for the Future’ Challenge Seeks Innovations that Improve Quality of Life SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sep. 1, 2021 — LG Electronics (LG) announces the launch of Mission for the Future, a global challenge competition… Continue reading LG Announces Global Startup Competition to Recruit New Businesses for Innovation Center

NDB admits UAE as new member

Development bank established by BRICS begins membership expansion SHANGHAI, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The New Development Bank (NDB) – established by BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in 2015 – has admitted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a new member. NDB’s Board of Governors authorized the Bank to conduct formal negotiations… Continue reading NDB admits UAE as new member

Guest Post: Why control deals in India have suddenly gone up

In recent years there has been a sudden increase in private equity (PE) investors taking a controlling position or majority stake in Indian businesses. This trend is definitely an indicator of increased risk appetite and confidence that PE investors have developed as regards the Indian market. The shift for PE investors from being pure ‘vanilla’… Continue reading Guest Post: Why control deals in India have suddenly gone up

MGI acquires digital ad platform Smaato from China’s QS Funds for $166m

Media and Games Invest SE (MGI), a digital games and media firm mainly operating in Europe and North America, has acquired global in-app advertising platform Smaato from Chinese private equity firm QS Funds for 140 million euros ($165.8 million). The completion of the deal saw QS Funds divest its stake in Smaato, roughly five years… Continue reading MGI acquires digital ad platform Smaato from China’s QS Funds for $166m