Strategy Analytics: Automotive Semiconductor Vendor Top Spot No Longer Attainable Through M&A
Focus on capturing capabilities to capitalize on automotive industry trends related to connectivity, electrification, autonomy, infotainment and mobility services BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The ability to create a credible gap between rivals through acquisition will be increasingly difficult for automotive semiconductor vendors with the market share ROI (return-on-investment) from M&A (merger and acquisitions) effectively coming to an end. […]
Consumers Want Anti-microbial Coatings in New Vehicles in light of COVID-19 and are Willing to Pay, according to IHS Markit
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#VIO–Anti-microbial coatings are a desired feature for high-touch surfaces inside a personal vehicle, including door handles, steering wheels, displays and consoles, according to a consumer survey conducted by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO). The survey across five major markets* indicates an increase in demand, with 54% of the nearly 800 consumers saying they were […]
Ford to Discuss Return of Legendary Bronco with BofA Securities
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Co. will discuss with BofA Securities the return of its famed Bronco brand and the launch of an all-new family of rugged, off-road Bronco vehicles on Friday, July 17. The call, hosted by BofA’s John Murphy, will feature: Jim Baumbick, vice president of Enterprise Product Line Management Mark Grueber, U.S. Consumer […]
Humanetics Launches Bold New Brand Identity and Website
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humanetics, best known for its automotive crash testing products, announced today the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo and website. The launch comes as the first part of a series of changes for the company and its parent group, Safety Technology Holdings, which itself will see its name change […]
Bentley Systems’ Acceleration Fund Announces Launch of The Cohesive Companies, Advancing Infrastructure Digital Twins to Improve Asset Performance
Anchored by the Acquisition of Cohesive Solutions, Leading North American Integrator of IBM’s Maximo EXTON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AssetPerformance–Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced that its Acceleration Fund has launched The Cohesive Companies, a wholly owned subsidiary, anchored […]
Passenger Vehicle Telematics Market Analysis Highlights the Impact of COVID-19 2020-2024 | Regulatory Mandates to Improve Vehicle Safety to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GlobalPassengerVehicleTelematicsMarket–Technavio has been monitoring the passenger vehicle telematics market and it is poised to grow by USD 15.19 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 17% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Although the […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 14, 2020
Toronto, Ontario — EV stocks continue to surge in this week’s Tuesday Ticker, as electric automaker Fisker goes public post-merger, while batteries get boosted after Audi’s CEO taunts Telsa’s battery-range reign and Honda launches a new tech partnership. Fisker fuel American Electric car maker Fisker will go public through a merger with a “blank check […]
Atlantic Electrification: Canada invests in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Electric Vehicle Network
St. John’s, Newfoundland — On July 10, The Government of Canada announced a $770,000 investment to help Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro build 28 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the province—to support Canada’s transition to a clean energy future. “Zero-emissions vehicles are part of Canada’s net-zero future. Our government is working to give people in our […]
Mask Making Milestone: GM Canada celebrates one million masks made at Oshawa Operations
Oshawa, Ontario — July 10, 2020 marks GM Canada’s Oshawa Operations first millionth milestone on its journey to 10 million masks. GM welcomed Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, to produce the millionth mask out of the Canadian Mask Making (CMM) room for the Government […]
Calling for Action: AMA urges Alberta to improve roadside safety for tow truck drivers and other emergency crews
Calgary, Alberta — The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has said the lack of action regarding roadside safety in Alberta is putting lives at risk. The AMA has been lobbying the provincial government for a long time to make changes regarding safety for emergency crews such as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and tow truck drivers. Alberta is […]
