FREYR Provides an End of First Quarter 2021 Company Update

OSLO, Norway & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FREYR AS, (the “Company” or “FREYR”), the Norway-based developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity set to become a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in the second quarter of 2021 through a business combination with Alussa Energy Acquisition Corp. (“Alussa Energy”), today provides an […]

TravelCenters of America Opens New Location in Wisconsin

Golden Oil Osseo Truck Stop converts to TA Express through franchise agreement WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express network of travel centers that offers fueling, convenience store, dining options and other services, is expanding its network with a new TA Express in […]

Insight LiDAR Develops Industry’s First “Gesture Detection” Sensing Technology for Autonomous Vehicle LiDAR Systems

Insight 1600 Capability Enables AV Systems to Detect Small Movements Even at Distance LAFAYETTE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology company Insight LiDAR (www.insightlidar.com) today announced that its product, Insight 1600, is the first LiDAR with the combined high resolution and velocity detection to enable pedestrian gesture recognition. The new capability — demonstrated here — can […]

INSERTING and REPLACING New Virtual Reality Training Program Helps Working Adults in Alabama Gear Up for Diesel Tech Jobs

Wallace State Community College’s Diesel by Distance program pairs VR simulations with paid apprenticeship to upskill aspiring diesel technicians HANCEVILLE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insert after second sentence, seventh paragraph: A portion of the funding for the program was provided by the Department of Labor’s WORC grant in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission. The updated release reads: […]

XPEL Grows INDYCAR Presence Through Enhanced Team Penske Partnership

Expanded Activation in 2021 Includes Three-Race Primary Sponsorship of No. 2 Chevy Driven by Two-Time Series Champ Josef Newgarden MOORESVILLE, N.C. & SAN ANTONIO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPEL (NASDAQ: XPEL), a leading provider of protective films and coatings, announced today it will increase its presence in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES through an enhanced partnership with Team Penske […]

Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 2021 Sales of 78,256 Vehicles

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q1 sales of 11,659 units bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 89,915 vehicles for the quarter, an increase of 19.5% over the comparable period last year. “Mercedes-Benz is off to a strong start, backed by strong demand […]

HSB Cyber Survey Finds Connected Car Tech Makes Consumers Uneasy

Half of consumers sync smartphones with cars and trucks One-third worry about the cyber security of connected vehicles 51 percent are confused over what personal data is exposed Consumers Worry About Smartphones and Smart Vehicles HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#automotive–U.S. motorists worry about possible cyber-attacks on their connected vehicles, a survey by HSB, part of Munich Re, […]

State Auto Financial Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) will discuss its first quarter 2021 results in a conference call on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. ET. The company plans to release its results on May 6, 2021, before the open of regular trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. WHAT: STFC first quarter 2021 earnings […]

Zebra Technologies and Discount Tire Unveil First Tire Inspection Mobile Computing Solution

Combination of mobile computer and tread depth reader accessory enables Discount Tire technicians to perform more accurate and efficient tire checks for driver safety LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that Discount Tire, the world’s […]

Polaris Partners with International Female Ride Day® to #FocusFemaleForward

Polaris empowers women of all experience levels around the world to “Just Ride!” on Saturday, May 1 in celebration of the 15th annual global event. MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Polaris Inc.(NYSE: PII) is once again joining forces with International Female Ride Day (IFRD) to further celebrate and accelerate the participation of women in powersports. The 15th annual IFRD […]