Marketing Materials: Ford patents windshield with advanced imaging technology, looking toward glass advertising
Toronto, Ontario — What’s that you say? You want even more of your personal space invaded by advertising? Well, that’s great news because Ford has received patent approval for a windshield design that would do just that. This proposed glass display system uses light projected through a combination of glass and a “darkened material applied […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG says first-quarter EPS will be higher than previous guidance; Rivian maintains annual production expectations
Toronto, Ontario — PPG raises its guidance for Q1 2023 earnings thanks to stronger automotive OEM coatings sales performances, while Rivian reassures investors and analysts in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. PPG pumps it up PPG upped its guidance for first-quarter adjusted profit to between US$1.52 per share and US$1.58 per share, thanks to “stronger sales […]
Fakes Don’t Make It: U.S. border patrol seizes $196,000 in fake auto parts at Philadelphia port
Pennsylvania, United States — A shipment of more than 175 counterfeit auto parts bound for Philadelphia was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last month, amounting to a value of $196,000 had they made their way into the legal aftermarket. The shipment sent from China contained 177 air bag covers, aluminum hoods, front […]
Frame by Frame: Tesla Cybertruck ‘crash test’ video broken down by crash safety engineers
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s attempt at April Fool’s Day humour this year involved a Cybertruck “crash test” video that must have been shot by the crew of “Taken 3”—luckily some automotive safety engineers have taken the time to dissect what can be gleaned from the very goofy teaser. Tesla CEO Elon Musk must have thought […]
