New Members – January

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New Members – January

@VW Group: Škoda Auto steps up production in 2025, surpassing one million Škoda vehicles built011353

“The expansion of our production capacities in 2024 has paid off in full over the past year. For the first time in six years, we have exceeded the milestone of 1,000,000 Škoda vehicles produced. This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the team spirit of our production crew, who work hard to meet the demand… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Auto steps up production in 2025, surpassing one million Škoda vehicles built011353

German Manager Magazine: Diesel scandal: Ex-Audi board members in court, ex-Daimler boss Zetsche testifies as a witness004684

More than ten years after the diesel scandal was exposed Volkswagen A second criminal trial against the daughter’s former managers took place on Monday before the Munich Regional Court Audi started. The former development directors Ulrich Hackenberg (75) and Stefan Knirsch (59) as well as two other senior engineers are accused. The public prosecutor’s office… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Diesel scandal: Ex-Audi board members in court, ex-Daimler boss Zetsche testifies as a witness004684

AutoShop Recruiting Launches Subscription-Based Recruiting Program for High-Performing Auto Repair Shops

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AutoShop Recruiting, part of the AutoShop Answers family of businesses, and a nationwide automotive recruiting firm specializing exclusively in the auto repair industry, announced today the launch of its new Subscription Recruiting Program, a retained, ongoing hiring solution designed to help high-performing shops solve one of their biggest challenges: consistent… Continue reading AutoShop Recruiting Launches Subscription-Based Recruiting Program for High-Performing Auto Repair Shops

Jeffrey A. Flaks recognized as Press Ganey’s HX26 Innovator of the Year

New award recognizes a healthcare leader advancing innovation in service of access, quality, and the human experience HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Press Ganey, the leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and AI-powered insights for health systems and health plans, today announced that Jeffrey A. Flaks, President and Chief Executive Officer of… Continue reading Jeffrey A. Flaks recognized as Press Ganey’s HX26 Innovator of the Year

PointsKash Inc. Engages Plaid to Power Secure, Seamless Onboarding and Bank Verification for PK Pay

BOCA RATON, Fla.  , Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PointsKash Inc., a fintech company delivering modern digital payment and rewards solutions, today announced it has entered into a contracted services agreement with Plaid, a leading financial data network, to power onboarding, client vetting, and bank verification for its Rewards, Loyalty and Payments product, PK Pay. Under… Continue reading PointsKash Inc. Engages Plaid to Power Secure, Seamless Onboarding and Bank Verification for PK Pay

Baseus Security Brings Kickstarter Success X1 Pro Smart AI Dual-Tracking Security Camera to Amazon

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a highly successful Kickstarter campaign and multiple industry honors, the world’s first smart AI dual-tracking security camera is launching on Amazon. This milestone makes it easier than ever for consumers worldwide to experience Baseus’ award‑winning innovation and its vision of “Built on Security, Elevated by Intelligence, Made… Continue reading Baseus Security Brings Kickstarter Success X1 Pro Smart AI Dual-Tracking Security Camera to Amazon

Food Logistics Names Vince Paperiello and Todd Larson as Recipients of 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

STG team members receive Leaders in Excellence, Top Warehousing Leader awards COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named Vince Paperiello, STG’s Executive Vice President & Group President, Transportation, with a Leaders in Excellence award.… Continue reading Food Logistics Names Vince Paperiello and Todd Larson as Recipients of 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

TruGreen and Pro Golfer Phil Knowles Deliver the “Best Groundhog Day Forecast Ever” with Six Weeks of Free Lawn Care

The limited-time offer is available to homeowners who sign up with TruGreen between Feb. 2-16 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This Groundhog Day, TruGreen, America’s No. 1 lawn care provider, is predicting something better than an early spring: early savings and a head start on a healthier lawn through a new, limited-time offer.… Continue reading TruGreen and Pro Golfer Phil Knowles Deliver the “Best Groundhog Day Forecast Ever” with Six Weeks of Free Lawn Care

Life Time Highlights Eight Science-Baked Heart-Health Actions during American Heart Month

From metabolic testing to strength, recovery, and nutrition coaching, Life Time helps members build stronger hearts  CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Heart health remains a top wellness priority in the United States, and during American Heart Month, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, is sharing practical, research‑backed ways to strengthen and… Continue reading Life Time Highlights Eight Science-Baked Heart-Health Actions during American Heart Month