FreeWire Technologies Secures $50 Million in Series C Funding Round to Scale Ultrafast EV Charging Infrastructure
Funding led by energy private equity firm Riverstone Holdings accelerates FreeWire’s international expansion of its battery-integrated ultrafast EV chargers. SAN LEANDRO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EVs–FreeWire Technologies, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and power solutions, has announced a $50 million Series C funding round today, led by Riverstone Holdings (Riverstone), with participation from current shareholders bp […]
J.D. Power Mourns Death of Company Founder James David Power III
Pioneer in Customer Experience Data and Analytics Transformed Auto Industry with Quality Benchmarks TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–J.D. Power mourns the loss of James David “Dave” Power III, founder and retired chairman of J.D. Power, who passed away this weekend at the age of 89. “The world has lost a true pioneer and we have lost a […]
Barrett-Jackson to Sell First-Production Ford Roush Mustang
Barrett-Jackson Edition to Benefit Michael Phelps Foundation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#barrettjackson—Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will sell the first-production 2010 Ford Roush Mustang Barrett-Jackson Edition (preview) with 100 percent of the hammer price benefitting the Michael Phelps Foundation. The first of only 25 built as part of a collaboration between Sherwin-Williams, Roush and Barrett-Jackson, […]
LAD Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
MEDFORD, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lithia Motors & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced its fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. How to Participate The conference call may […]
Caliber Announces the Appointment of Aylwin B. Lewis to its Board of Directors
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Further strengthening its position as America’s leading automotive service provider, Caliber today announced the appointment of Aylwin B. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective January 25, 2021. Mr. Lewis, the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation and a former top executive at Kmart, Sears and Yum! Brands, brings […]
E-Fuel Corporation: “Rejected Energy” the Real Culprit Behind Climate Change and How to Stop It
Energy prices and oil demand could drop to levels not seen since the late 1960’s AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The E-Fuel Corporation, a Texas-based technology firm, has come up with a revolutionary way to repurpose the largest energy source on the planet ‘rejected energy,’ which experts have identified as a leading cause of climate change. According to […]
Helbiz Launches E-Scooters in Washington, DC
Following acquisition of Skip’s e-scooter operations, Helbiz launches new and improved scooters across the District As an official corporate sponsor of the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr, Helbiz will offer each rider ten free unlocks in the first 100 days of his presidency WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility, has launched a […]
KBRA Releases Research Greening the Auto Sector: Electric Vehicle Incentives in COVID-19 Stimulus
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), in collaboration with ISS ESG, releases research examining how COVID-19 stimulus will affect the automotive industry in the U.S., France, and Germany. While the primary focus of stimulus is emergency economic relief, many countries have also embraced a “green recovery,” with funding specifically targeting climate change resiliency and […]
2020 Golf VIII: Minimalistic Console Design Visually Appealing but Adversely Affects UX, Finds Strategy Analytics
Touchscreen Controls for Driving-Critical Functions Should Be Reconsidered By Automakers BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategy Analytics – A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics’ In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the 2020 VW Golf VIII infotainment system and relevant HMI. The minimalist console design which eliminates almost all hard key controls is undoubtedly visually appealing, while the inclusion […]
indie Semiconductor Appoints David J. Aldrich to its Board of Directors
Accomplished Executive and Semiconductor Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Experience and Track Record of Success; Joins Other Highly Distinguished Board Members ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–indie, an Autotech semiconductor and software innovator which is currently in the process of becoming a public company through a planned merger with Thunder Bridge Acquisition II (Nasdaq: THBR), a special purpose […]
