Going Viral

By Allison Rogers IN A GOOD WAY TikTok, for one, has made internet ‘fame’ a much more attainable reality. In the age of apps like TikTok, today’s teens have but one goal—to spend eight-plus hours a day on. The average video likely takes less go viral online. TikTok, for one, has made internet ‘fame’ a […]

Fewer Shades of Grey: Automotive Colour Trends in 2022

MONOCHROME TONES REMAIN KING—BUT NOT AMONG CONSUMERS Modern automotive coatings are more complex than ever— radar detection, EV sensor compatibility and supply chain issues are some of the factors companies must consider before developing the colour hue itself. Most customers don’t see that though— pretty colours are more obvious than flecks of radar-reflecting material. According […]

Welcome, All

Is your workplace accessible? In 2022, a ‘no’ is inexcusable. By Kate Ng and Allison Rogers ADDRESSING ACCESSIBILITY IN THE AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS No one likes to be left out. That being said, have you gauged how accessible and inclusive your workplace is toward its customers? Even further, are you doing all you can to […]

Analog Devices Invests €100 Million in Europe Operations with ADI Catalyst Launch

Designed to Accelerate Collaborative Innovation and Support R&D in Europe WILMINGTON, Mass. & LIMERICK, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a leading global high-performance semiconductor company, today announced it will invest €100 million over the next three years in ADI Catalyst, a 100,000 square foot custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration located at its campus […]

Vontier Joins MIT-led Global Alliance on Innovation to Combat Climate Change

RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vontier Corporation (“Vontier”) (NYSE: VNT) today announced that Vontier has joined the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) to accelerate the development of large-scale solutions to fight climate change. MCSC is comprised of 16 leading companies across sectors, working together with MIT academic research teams to establish processes and breakthrough strategies for environmental […]

Horizon Global Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results Conference Call

PLYMOUTH, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon Global (NYSE: HZN) announced today that it will host a conference call regarding the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be hosted by Horizon Global’s President and Chief Executive Officer Terry Gohl, and Dennis Richardville, Chief […]

Bridgestone Invests in Tire Technology Company Tyrata

Bridgestone announces investment in Tyrata, a tire sensor and data management company that monitors, tracks, and predicts tire tread wear through drive-over sensing. Partnership will enable Bridgestone to offer more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective tire management practices for fleets, including last- and middle-mile delivery fleets. This is the latest in a series of investments aimed […]

Indian Motorcycle & SUPER73 Partner to Debut New eFTR Hooligan 1.2 Electric Bicycle

From Urban Commuting to Recreational Riding, New Electric Bicycle Combines Proven Performance with Moto-Inspired Styling MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric bicycles, have partnered to bring adventurers, fun-seekers, and motorcyclists together with the introduction of the eFTR® Hooligan 1.2. Launching with a limited first […]

Worldwide Wired Charging Industry to 2030 – Featuring ABB, Apple and Tesla Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Wired Charging Market by Type, Charging Type, Application and Sales Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2021-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global wired charging market was valued at $11.1 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $15.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% from […]