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MOOG® Releases Over 70 New Part Numbers in the Third Quarter 2022 and Introduces Enhancements to Existing Product Lines

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOOG®, the industry-leading steering and suspension brand from Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) DRiV group, recently announced 79 new part numbers for its ball joints, control arms, tie rods and more during the third quarter 2022, bringing the total number of new parts available this year to 148.

Key Points: 
  • Covering over 1.8 million VIO, part number CK621474 is also new for the 2020-2005 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner.
  • Also new for nearly 3.7 million VIO is part number RK643661 (rear upper) for 2020-2016 Honda Civic, 2021-2017 CR-V, and 2019 Insight.
  • To watch a video and learn more about MOOG control arm assemblies and the full line of MOOG products, please visit www.MOOGparts.com contact your MOOG supplier.
  • Like MOOG on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MOOGparts , follow MOOG on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MOOGparts ,or connect with the brand on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/MOOGparts .

Metro New York Auto Retailer Named TIME Dealer of the Year

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nomination of Hugh "Jack" Weidinger IV, dealer principal at North Bay Cadillac Co. Inc. in Great Neck, New York, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Weidinger is one of a select group of 48 dealer nominees from across the country to be honored with the award.

Key Points: 
  • The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry's most prestigious and highly coveted honors.
  • in finance, Weidinger received his M.B.A. from Columbia University in New York, New York, in 2004.
  • He also studied automotive management at the NADA Academy to prepare to oversee his family's auto group.
  • GNYADA organizes the New York International Automobile Show the largest auto show in North America each spring, in Manhattan's Jacob Javits Convention Center.

GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal 25 Years Ahead of Initial Target

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which is 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which is 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016.
  • The company's renewable energy strategy is rooted in four pillars:
    Increasing Energy Efficiency:GM's energy goals begin with reducing energy consumption by improving energy efficiency.
  • For 11 years, GM has been awarded the EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for its energy efficiency efforts.
  • This is the main way through which GM is achieving its renewable energy goal.

Trimble and General Motors Mark Historic Milestone: More Than 34 Million Hands-Free Miles on the Road

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) recently reached a significant milestone in the hands-free driving world—more than 34 million miles driven with Super Cruise™* engaged on General Motors vehicles. GM teamed with Trimble to develop a reliable way to maintain in-lane positioning for hands-free driving, putting safety top-of-mind. 

Key Points: 
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) recently reached a significant milestone in the hands-free driving worldmore than 34 million miles driven with Super Cruise* engaged on General Motors vehicles.
  • GM teamed with Trimble to develop a reliable way to maintain in-lane positioning for hands-free driving, putting safety top-of-mind.
  • General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all.
  • General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet , Buick , GMC , Cadillac , Baojun and Wuling brands.

Carmakers' Shared & Smart Mobility Strategies Report 2022: Roadmaps of Leading Carmakers in Ride-Hailing, Car-Sharing, Micro-Mobility, EV Charging Among Other Business Models

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Monday, October 24, 2022

DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Carmakers' Strategies in Shared & Smart Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Carmakers' Strategies in Shared & Smart Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Learn about the leadership status of players in Shared, Autonomous & Connected Mobility
    Learn about the strategies and roadmaps of leading carmakers in ride-hailing, car-sharing, micro-mobility, EV charging among other business models.
  • Understand how carmakers are positioned in Smart and Shared Mobility across 10 business models:
    Online car purchases fuelled by e-commerce rise, enabling tech for a better shopping experience & COVID-19 impact.
  • The pandemic is pushing carmakers and auto dealerships to rethink their digital retail channels and accelerate their online e-commerce offerings.

World-Renowned Sponsors Join FuelFest in Las Vegas This Weekend

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FuelFest, the world-class automotive experience benefiting Reach Out WorldWide, will have its Nevada debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (7000 Las Vegas Blvd.) in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 22. Now in its fourth year, FuelFest blends car enthusiasts' passion for the automotive world with celebrities, live music, racing, great food, drinks and art. For its inaugural year in Sin City, FuelFest will welcome a stellar lineup of sponsors that will help take the event to the next level.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FuelFest , the world-class automotive experience benefiting Reach Out WorldWide , will have its Nevada debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (7000 Las Vegas Blvd.)
  • This month, FuelFest welcomes big-name sponsors including Yokohama Tires, GoPro, eBay Motors, Fortis Auto Group and more.
  • Liqui-Moly, the top-tier oil, lubricant and additive specialty company, will also be back joining FuelFest in Vegas.
  • Gates for Las Vegas FuelFest open to the public from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 22.

MycoWorks Secures Strategic Investment from GM Ventures to Develop Fine Mycelium Materials for Sustainable Automotive Interiors

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotechnology company MycoWorks announced today its newest investor GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and their long-term agreement to co-develop Fine Mycelium™ materials for potential use in a range of applications within automotive design. MycoWorks' collaboration with GM marks the exploration of its entry into one of the largest end-use markets for leather and demonstrates the significant opportunity to create more sustainable materials for the automotive space.

Key Points: 
  • "Working with General Motors to introduce Fine Mycelium to the automotive industry is an enormous step forward in the global new materials revolution," said Matt Scullin, CEO of MycoWorks.
  • "MycoWorks's collaboration with GM is a first for us outside of the fashion industry, demonstrating the enormous potential and applications for Fine Mycelium."
  • "Our strategic investment in MycoWorks aims to advance the development of sustainable automotive materials," said Wade Sheffer, managing director of GM Ventures.
  • MycoWorks' patented Fine Mycelium technology, an advanced manufacturing platform and breakthrough in materials science, engineers mycelium during growth to form proprietary, interlocking cellular structures for unparalleled strength and durability.

Carmakers' Shared & Smart Mobility Strategies Report 2022: Focus on China, Germany, California & India - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The "Carmakers' Strategies in Shared & Smart Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Carmakers' Strategies in Shared & Smart Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Understand how carmakers are positioned in Smart and Shared Mobility across 10 business models:
    Online car purchases fuelled by e-commerce rise, enabling tech for a better shopping experience & COVID-19 impact.
  • The pandemic is pushing carmakers and auto dealerships to rethink their digital retail channels and accelerate their online e-commerce offerings.
  • Daimler's with Car2Go leads B2C Car sharing and in 2019 announced a deeper strategy shift to focus on mobility with its restructuring.

New-Vehicle Average Transaction Prices Fall for First Time in Five Months After Recently Hitting Record High, According to Kelley Blue Book

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Kelley Blue Book new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) decreased to $48,094 in September, slightly lower than the previous high of $48,240.

Key Points: 
  • The Kelley Blue Book new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) decreased to $48,094 in September, slightly lower than the previous high of $48,240.
  • September prices dipped 0.3% ($146) month over month from August, but were up 6.1% ($2,775) year over year from September 2021.
  • According to Kelley Blue Book calculations, September marks a record 16th straight month that new-vehicle ATPs were higher than the average manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), also known as the sticker price.
  • The average new EV price was $65,291, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, well above the industry average and aligning more with luxury prices versus mainstream prices.

SunPower and General Motors to Power Homes of the Future with Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, and General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced a collaboration to develop a new home energy system that will enable GM electric vehicles to provide backup energy to a home when properly equipped. GM also named SunPower as a preferred EV charger installation provider and its exclusive solar provider. The collaboration will bring together SunPower's home energy expertise and installation capabilities with GM's leadership in EV and battery technology to help provide customers with more resilient, sustainable and cost-effective energy. 

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to work alongside GM, a stalwart in American innovation, to seamlessly connect home energy and electric vehicles.
  • This is a vital next step toward making an all-electric lifestyle easy and even more beneficial," said Peter Faricy, SunPower CEO.
  • General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all.
  • General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands.