PACCAR and Aurora Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Autonomous Trucks
BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) and Aurora have signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. This collaboration will integrate PACCAR’s autonomous vehicle platform with the Aurora Driver to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of PACCAR’s customers. In the strategic partnership, PACCAR provides autonomous-enabled vehicles with industry-leading […]
Voice Soars as Primary Interaction Modality of Choice In-Vehicle, Finds Strategy Analytics
In-Car Voice Controls Must Be Context-Based to Offer Best UX BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategy Analytics – Automakers of all types have largely aligned on touchscreen and voice control as the primary modalities for infotainment HMI. While touch-and-voice-centric HMI has achieved a majority market penetration in all major markets, China in particular spearheads voice as the primary modality […]
Walser Automotive Group x PICO Venture Partners Announce FUSE Autotech
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#autoindustry–Walser Automotive Group, in partnership with PICO Venture Partners, announces the launch of FUSE Autotech, a finance management platform that redefines the car buying process. FUSE automates the entire automotive purchase and finance experience with a cloud-based AI predictive finance management system. FUSE’s fintech software platform enables dealerships to convert more deals with higher […]
Middlesex County: The Epicenter of Thriving Businesses
Board of County Commissioners Announce the Launch of Middlesex County’s Ambitious Economic Development Initiative for 2021 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#autonomousvehicles–The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners announces Middlesex County’s Economic Development Initiative for 2021, to be led by Director of Business Engagement, Sandy S. Castor. The economic development initiative emphasizes Middlesex County’s connected business infrastructure […]
NI and Konrad Technologies Sign Strategic Agreement to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Test
Companies to partner to transform test into a competitive advantage for autonomous vehicle development AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NIWeek–NI (NASDAQ: NATI) and Konrad Technologies (KT) today announced they have entered into a strategic agreement to develop test systems and solutions for autonomous driving software and hardware validation. Together, the companies plan to deliver new technologies to help […]
Auto Care Week Names CarParts.com the Top Company For Year-Over-Year Net Sales Growth in Q3 2020
TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Auto Care Week, a leading independent news source covering the automotive aftermarket, has named CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) (“CarParts.com”) the Top Company for YoY Net Sales Growth in Q3 2020, further demonstrating the company’s success in quickly becoming drivers’ top choice for finding and buying the right parts needed to get their vehicles […]
Iteris Unveils New Software-Enabled Managed Service for Smart Mobility Infrastructures
VantageCare Provides Continuous Intersection Monitoring and Optimization to Transportation Agencies Iteris’ VantageCare augments transportation agencies’ existing traffic management and maintenance operations to improve intersection performance and safety By virtualizing certain agency processes, VantageCare provides a highly scalable approach to proactively optimize all intersections that are equipped with Iteris detection systems Launch marks the expansion of […]
EFG Companies Foresees Market Uncertainties, Recommends Flexibility in 2021
Dealer Principals, Agents and Lenders Must Strategically Plan for Revenue Gains DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FandI—EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, foresees several market uncertainties in the first half of 2021 for the retail automotive and F&I industries, due in part to the pandemic-impacted economy, consumer confidence, the unemployment rate, and a new, incoming […]
Motorcar Parts of America’s EV Subsidiary D&V Electronics Establishes Distribution Partnership for Southeast Asia
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary D&V Electronics, based in Woodbridge, Ontario, has established a non-exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Singapore-based TME Systems Pte Ltd. Terms were not disclosed. “The partnership enhances our presence within Southeast Asia and leverages D&V’s reputation for leading-edge testing and diagnostic […]
LeanIX CEO André Christ Calls for a Shift Towards Continuous Transformation
Linear Model of IT Planning & Target Architectures Must Change BONN, Germany & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#2021trends—LeanIX, a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions for Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Cloud Governance, today outlined its vision for corporate and product IT trends in 2021. Customer and employee expectations are forcing many large companies to radically increase digital touchpoints to their […]
