Seasoned Operations Executive Jim Barnhart Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Velodyne Lidar
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SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#VelodyneLidar—Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced that it has appointed James L. Barnhart as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Barnhart brings to Velodyne Lidar more than 30 years of experience and has a proven track record of manufacturing operations leadership, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Operations at […]
Statement from Brian Kaner, CEO, Pep Boys & Icahn Automotive Service Division, on Advance Auto Parts Agreement for Pep Boys Retail Parts locations:
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PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“The agreement announced today only reinforces Pep Boys Service position as a leading repair and maintenance provider for consumers and fast-growing fleets on the West Coast. The agreement this year will provide us with an opportunity to refresh our Service Center locations and reinvest in the market to meet emerging customer needs, particularly as […]
Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Changes and Store Expansion in California
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RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, today announced Mike Broderick, executive vice president, merchandising and store operations support, is leaving Advance to pursue his long-standing career goal of being a CEO. As a result, the company also announced expanded responsibilities for several executive leaders designed to streamline […]
Forward Air Appoints Five Independent, Highly Qualified Directors to the Board
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Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Ancora GREENEVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward Air” or “the Company”) today announced that it has appointed five independent and highly qualified directors to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) in connection with an agreement with Ancora Holdings, Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Ancora”), a significant shareholder which […]
CORRECTING and REPLACING SOL Global Announces First Green Tech Investment in Award-Winning Electric Motorcycle Company Damon Motorcycles
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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to the addition of a photo and multiple revisions in the text. The updated release reads: SOL GLOBAL ANNOUNCES FIRST GREEN TECH INVESTMENT IN AWARD-WINNING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE COMPANY DAMON MOTORCYCLES SOL Global Investments Corp. (“SOL Global” or the “Company“) (CSE: SOL) (OTCPK: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: […]
Lion Electric Announces the Construction of its Battery Manufacturing Plant and Innovation Center in Quebec
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MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: NGA) announces that its proposed business combination partner, The Lion Electric Company (Lion), an innovative manufacturer of all-electric trucks and buses, announced today the construction of a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, the factory is planned to begin operations in early 2023 and […]
Wejo to Showcase How Connected Car Data Transforms Mobility at MOVE America and the Esri Partner Conference
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Executives from Wejo will bring pertinent industry insights to key transportation and data audiences MANCHESTER, England & DETROIT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wejo, the leader in connected vehicle data, today announced that it will host presentations at two key mobility events, including MOVE America and the Esri Partner Conference. Participation in industry events is a key part of Wejo’s […]
Telenav Helps Chinese Auto Manufacturer SAIC Expand to Markets Outside China
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Telenav’s market leading navigation solution will ensure SAIC customers in overseas market get a tailored and localized driving experience SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EV–Telenav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, announces that SAIC, China’s largest automotive group, has selected Telenav’s VIVID® Nav solution for its overseas markets in Europe, Southeast Asia […]
Luxfer Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Structural Composites Industries (SCI)
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Broadens product portfolio in alternative fuels and aerospace Significant cost synergies and provides growth capacity for CNG and Hydrogen Expected to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in 2022; dilutive in 2021 MANCHESTER, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR), a global manufacturer of highly-engineered materials, today announced it has acquired the Structural Composites Industries (“SCI”) business of […]
Faraday Future FF 91 Completes Winter Testing Activities in Michigan and Minnesota to Validate Various Vehicle Systems
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FF 91 Tested in Harsh Winter Conditions to Perform Final Development of Multiple Vehicle Systems, Including Stability Control, ABS, Traction, Torque Vectoring, Four Wheel Steering and Electric Propulsion Controls LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Faraday Future (“FF” or “Faraday Future”), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it recently completed its second season of […]