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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Wins Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year Award

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

WINCHESTER, Va., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Customers near the Winchester area in Virginia looking for an electric vehicle (EV) at an accessible price can opt for the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 available at CMA's Hyundai of Winchester. This EV is an attractive proposition for buyers who want optimal performance, range and charging speeds. Moreover, it has been awarded the Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year Award. Other contenders in this category include Audi e-tron GT, BMW i4, BMW iX, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Cadillac Lyriq and more.

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  • The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 earned Car and Driver's EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case
    WINCHESTER, Va., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Customers near the Winchester area in Virginia looking for an electric vehicle (EV) at an accessible price can opt for the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 available at CMA's Hyundai of Winchester.
  • Moreover, it has been awarded the Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year Award.
  • The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (e-GMP), engineered with cutting-edge battery technology.
  • Shoppers interested in the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 can visit the CMA's Hyundai of Winchester dealership located at 2934 Valley Avenue, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

BrightView Landscapes Accelerates Deployment of Eco-Friendly Fleet

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220915005176/en/
    BrightView continues its deployment of hybrid vehicles, which includes Ford Maverick Hybrids (left) and Honda Accord Hybrids.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This newest deployment includes Ford Maverick Hybrids, Honda Accord Hybrids, and Toyota Corolla Hybrids.
  • Earlier this year, BrightView announced the addition of 100 Chevy Bolt EUVs .
  • As the commercial landscaping industry leader, were continually driving for a greener future, said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer.

Kaulig Racing and Hemric Team Up with First Bank of Alabama at Talladega

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

LEXINGTON, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaulig Racing and Daniel Hemric announced today their partnership with the First Bank of Alabama at Talladega Superspeedway for the Sparks 300.

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  • LEXINGTON, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaulig Racing and Daniel Hemric announced today their partnership with the First Bank of Alabama at Talladega Superspeedway for the Sparks 300.
  • "Our desire to partner with Kaulig Racing was driven highly by the reputation they haveof giving back and service," said Chad Jones, President & CEO First Bank of Alabama.
  • "First Bank of Alabama and Kaulig Racing share this philosophy,and it seemed a natural fit for how we will continue to serveour communities.
  • Formed in 1848, First Bank of Alabama is the oldest continuously operated bank in the state of Alabama and operates 12 offices in East Central Alabama.

Kia and Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Deliver Quality that Customers Love, According to Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Awards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

This love of the things-gone-right has magnified the perceptions of the quality of their vehicles.

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  • This love of the things-gone-right has magnified the perceptions of the quality of their vehicles.
  • In Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Awards, Kia and Mercedes-Benz each had four vehicles lead their segments with the K5, Seltos, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid and Carnival leading for Kia and the EQS, AMG GT, G-Class and GLE Coupe leading for Mercedes-Benz, according to Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Impact (TQI) measure.
  • Kia and Mercedes-Benz each have four segment-leading vehicles in Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Awards.
  • Below is the full list of the 2022 Total Quality Award winners and scores:

American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation through Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign

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Friday, September 9, 2022

This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."

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  • This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."
  • These events will include an appearance from Gary Sinise, a presentation of ATD's donation to the Foundation, and a performance by the Lt. Dan Band.
  • As part of the campaign, JR Motorsports, professional race car driver Josh Berry, and Tire Pros teamed up to raise awareness of the cause.
  • "It is an enormous honor to expand our support of the Gary Sinise Foundation with this year's Summer for Heroes campaign," said Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD.

New cathode design solves major barrier to better lithium-ion batteries

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Many of these discoveries have focused on a battery cathode known as NMC, a nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide.

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  • Many of these discoveries have focused on a battery cathode known as NMC, a nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide.
  • Argonne researchers have made another breakthrough with the NMC cathode.
  • "The present-day NMC cathode has posed a major barrier to operation at high voltage," said Guiliang Xu, assistant chemist.
  • With charge-discharge cycling, performance rapidly declines due to cracks forming in the cathode particles.

Singing Machine Announces Associate Sponsorship of Paretta Autosport for INDYCAR’s Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“Singing Machine” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MICS) – the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products today announced that it will be a sponsor of the No. 16 Paretta Autosport Dallara Chevrolet for the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, on September 9th through September 11th.

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  • 16 Paretta Autosport Dallara Chevrolet for the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, on September 9th through September 11th.
  • In addition to their Home Karaoke Series and Kids Series, Singing Machine also offers products for use within vehicles.
  • We are pleased to have Singing Machine come on board as an associate sponsor for the NTT INDYCAR Series season finale, said Beth Paretta, CEO and team principal of Paretta Autosport.
  • Adding Singing Machine to the Paretta Autosport team allows us to continue to grow our sponsor base as we look forward to 2023.

Floor & Decor Launches the Grand Opening of its Lexington, Kentucky Store on September 14, 2022

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will be led by Tonya Johnson, the new stores Chief Executive Merchant.

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  • The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will be led by Tonya Johnson, the new stores Chief Executive Merchant.
  • The Lexington Floor & Decor store will be giving away a $5,000 Floor Makeover as part of its grand opening festivities.
  • Starting on September 14, 2022, customers will have the chance to register to win a $5,000 gift card from Floor & Decor.
  • Super Saturday Event on September 17, 2022
    Following the grand opening, the Lexington Floor & Decor store will host a family-friendly Super Saturday event on September 17, 2022, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

At 17, Leadbetter 1st woman to earn Championship Off-Road Pro Class Title

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Leadbetter winning the championship should come as no surprise.

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  • Leadbetter winning the championship should come as no surprise.
  • That marked the first time a woman had ever won a Championship Off-Road Pro Class race.
  • Since then, she was always in contention and came into the final weekend trailing Visser by just two points for the championship.
  • The Championship Off-Road season is over, but Leadbetter has weeks of sprint car racing still ahead of her.

Bridgestone Launches Firestone Firehawk AS V2: An INDYCAR Inspired, All-Season Ultra-High Performance Tire

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The successful INDYCAR Firestone Firehawk rain race tire served as inspiration for the tread design of the Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire to ensure confident wet handling.

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  • The successful INDYCAR Firestone Firehawk rain race tire served as inspiration for the tread design of the Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire to ensure confident wet handling.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the all-new Firestone Firehawk AS V2 all-season ultra-high performance tire designed to deliver exciting, sporty performance.
  • Inspired by the INDYCAR Firestone Firehawk rain race tire, the Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire also delivers relentless performance in inclement weather, delivering faster lap times2 than the tire's predecessor.
  • "When designing the Firestone Firehawk AS V2, our goal was to produce an ultra-high performance tire without trading off its performance in inclement weather," said Ian McKenny, Senior Product Manager, Bridgestone Americas.