IAA Expands Key Branches Across U.S.
Adds Capacity across Florida, New York, Alabama and Montana WESTCHESTER, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced branch capacity expansions across four key markets in Miami (FL), Long Island (NY), Birmingham (AL) and Missoula (MT). These expansions increase storage inventory by more than fifty percent […]
I-5 Electric Truck Charging Sites Mapped Out by Electric Utilities
West Coast Clean Transit Corridor would create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation, help eliminate health-harming diesel emissions from trucks ROSEMEAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electric utilities in three West Coast states have announced the results of a study that could lead to significant reductions of pollution from freight transportation up and down the Pacific Coast […]
Johns Manville Announces New CEO, Chairman Transition
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today that Bob Wamboldt will become President and CEO on Sept. 1, 2020. Mary Rhinehart, the company’s current Chairman, President and CEO, will retain the role of Chairman. Wamboldt joined Johns Manville in 2003 and became President of […]
Strategy Analytics: Electric Vehicles Position Automotive Sensors for Growth
CAAGR of 26% driving Speed/Position, Current and Temperature Sensors BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sensor market growth will be dictated by an expected increase in demand for electric vehicles. The “Strategy Analytics Powertrain Body Chassis and Safety (PBCS) service report, “Global xEV Sensor Market 2018-2027 (http://sa-link.cc/1pI),” forecasts that the global market for current, position/speed and temperature sensors, will grow […]
Strategy Analytics: Porsche Taycan Rated in Top 10 Infotainment Systems
Sleek, Minimalist & Attractive Design, But a Sluggish Digital Assistant BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategy Analytics – A new expert evaluation from the In-Vehicle UX service at Strategy Analytics has investigated the infotainment system and relevant HMI of the 2019 Porsche Taycan, placing it in the top 10 of infotainment systems evaluated by SA thus far. The visual […]
HARMAN Expands Relationship with Alexa Voice Service
As an Amazon Alexa Consulting and Professional Services (CPS) provider, HARMAN will support customers and partners to determine Voice-as-a-Business STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the expansion of its relationship with Amazon to include the Alexa Voice Service […]
Consumer Expectations for Autonomous Vehicles Focus on Safety and Utility
Trust and comfort level are key to relationship between drivers and their cars in wake of AV adoption LIVONIA, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, today released proprietary research exploring the future of the relationship between drivers and their cars in the wake of broad autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption. Friend, Servant or […]
TravelCenters of America to Open First TA Express in Arizona
Franchise agreement signed for new site in White Hills WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express® travel center network, has signed a franchise agreement with Orly Jackson and Lissette Fernandez to open a TA Express in White Hills, Arizona. A newly-constructed building will […]
Openbay Rolls Out Automotive Service Industry’s First Online Chat Platform Featuring a Tire Catalog and Automotive Services
Advanced Chat Platform Aligns Automotive Aftermarket Businesses with Shopping Behavior of the New Digital-First Consumer CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Openbay, Inc. an industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced the availability of a tire catalog and new updates to its advanced online chat platform, Openbay Otis. Otis installs on an automotive service center’s website and […]
Gateway Insurance Company Acquired by Buckle
Acquisition includes 47 state insurance licenses for commercial auto policies, including full-time taxicabs, non-emergency para-transit, limousine/livery, and business auto ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AGMI—Buckle, a technology-driven financial services company, has acquired Gateway Insurance Company (Gateway), including its 47 state insurance licenses. Gateway was formerly an indirect subsidiary of Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. (Atlas), which provides auto insurance to […]
