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GM Financial Announces 2023 Auction of the Year Winners

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Professional Services, Aftermarket, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Automotive, Finance, GM Financial, Senior, GM, General Motors, Auction

GM Financial today named five regional Auction of the Year winners for 2023, one Most Valuable Auction of the Year, and for the first time, awarded a Perfect Audit Score.

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  • GM Financial today named five regional Auction of the Year winners for 2023, one Most Valuable Auction of the Year, and for the first time, awarded a Perfect Audit Score.
  • These prestigious awards are part of GM Financial’s annual Auction of Excellence program recognizing the nation’s highest-performing auction locations.
  • 2023 Regional Auction of the Year Winners:
    America’s Auto Auction Columbus Fair — Obetz, Ohio
    Southern Auto Auction — East Windsor, Connecticut
    Manheim Nashville — Mount Juliet, Tennessee
    2023 Most Valuable Auction of the Year:
    “Thank you for recognizing Manheim Pennsylvania with this prestigious award,” said Joey Hughes, Manheim Pennsylvania Vice President and General Manager.
  • We are grateful for our continued collaboration with GM Financial and look forward to continuing to exceed their expectations,” he said.

Adobe Summit 2024: Adobe Unveils the Future of Customer Experience Management (CXM) in the Age of Generative AI

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Audio, Video, Apps, Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Software, Digital Marketing, Networks, Communications, Internet, Data Management, Content Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Cloud, CDP, Customer experience, Pfizer, Climate, Social media, Microsoft Azure, Havas, Investment, Asset management, Asset, Media, Marketing, TSB, IPG, General Motors, Publicis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft, Partnership, Workflow, Adobe Experience Cloud, Firefly, AEM, Delta Air Lines, Customer data platform, Data management, Creation, Organization, CXM, Collaboration, Research, OneTrust, Activation, AI, IBM, Imagination, Adobe Creative Cloud, Accenture, B2B, ADBE, Conference, Growth, AJO, Omnicom Group, BigQuery, EY, Life, Google Docs, MLB, Summit, WPP, Multimedia, Sales

In the era of generative AI, Adobe is providing a roadmap to help brands activate AI to deliver customer value and capture the massive opportunity in driving personalization at scale.

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  • In the era of generative AI, Adobe is providing a roadmap to help brands activate AI to deliver customer value and capture the massive opportunity in driving personalization at scale.
  • This is anchored in Adobe Experience Platform, which enables brands to activate customer data across various enterprise systems through an integrated set of applications.
  • Adobe announced today an expanded partnership with Microsoft to deliver generative AI capabilities for marketers that bring powerful Adobe Experience Cloud customer experience insights and Firefly generative AI directly into Microsoft applications to reinvent workflows and ignite productivity.
  • Adobe Summit 2024 is a hybrid event with both an in-person and online presentation powered by Adobe Experience Cloud.

Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Trucking, Transport, General Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, ZF, Bosch, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, American Axle, Heel, SuperDrive, Plus, IVECO, Retirement, DSV, Multimedia, Level 4, Transurban, WABCO, General Motors, Navistar, Rail transport

Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320854643/en/
    Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jon’s distinguished career in the automotive industry and proven track record of success in driving business growth with industry-leading products and new market expansion across both passenger cars and commercial vehicles is incomparable.
  • I am delighted to welcome Jon to our executive team and to leverage his expertise to create sustained growth for our business,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder at Plus.
  • Morrison also previously served as president for North America for American Axle & Manufacturing, where he led a multi-billion dollar revenue business focused on the passenger car and light vehicle market.

Bart M. Schwartz Completes 5-year Monitorship Over New York City Public Housing Authority

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technology, Consulting, Professional Services, Security, Culture, Government, Agreement, Paint, Public housing, Law enforcement, Ethics, SDNY, Elevator, NYCHA, Housing, HUD, General Motors

Guidepost Solutions , a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced that Bart M. Schwartz , Guidepost Solutions Chairman, released the “ Monitor’s Final Quarterly Report for The New York City Housing Authority ” (NYCHA).

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  • Guidepost Solutions , a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced that Bart M. Schwartz , Guidepost Solutions Chairman, released the “ Monitor’s Final Quarterly Report for The New York City Housing Authority ” (NYCHA).
  • It outlines three areas - governance, ethics with values-based compliance, and accountability - that require improvement and provides recommendations for how that can be done.
  • “NYCHA now has the foundation and the opportunity to become a well-run and respected authority that meets the requirements of the Agreement and better serves the interests of the residents,” said Schwartz.
  • Trash is picked up 6 days a week at all developments and the grounds of most developments are noticeably cleaner.

Oshkosh Corporation to Nominate Annette Clayton for Election to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Other Defense, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Contracts, General Automotive, Automotive, Defense, Trucking, Government Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Manufacturing, Military, Nordson Corporation, Automation, NXP Semiconductors, Schneider Electric, Duke Energy, Corporation, Annual general meeting, NDSN, Oshkosh Corporation, Saturn Corporation, National Association, Dell, NXPI, General Motors, Management

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced that its Board of Directors will nominate Annette Clayton, chairwoman and former president and chief executive officer of Schneider Electric North America, for election to the Oshkosh Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced that its Board of Directors will nominate Annette Clayton, chairwoman and former president and chief executive officer of Schneider Electric North America, for election to the Oshkosh Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • “The Oshkosh Board is pleased to nominate Annette, a proven chief executive in the industrial, energy management and technology sectors, for election to our Board,” said Stephen D. Newlin, chairman of the board of Oshkosh.
  • She previously served in senior management roles with General Motors Corporation, including as president of Saturn Corporation.
  • Ms. Clayton currently serves as a director of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) and Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN).

University of Phoenix Hosts Educational Equity Webinar on Promoting Equity and Recognition in the Workplace

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Professional Services, Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Education, Continuing, University, Inclusion, Organization, Student, Partnership, Inclusive, Diversity, Female, MST, Human, Faculty, University of Phoenix, MBA, Educational equity, Woman, Community engagement, General Motors, JS, DEIB, Workplace, OEE, Management

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Promoting Equity: Redefining Roles & Recognizing Undervalued Efforts” on March 21, 2024, at 12:00pm MST.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Promoting Equity: Redefining Roles & Recognizing Undervalued Efforts” on March 21, 2024, at 12:00pm MST.
  • “Once we understand how efforts are valued, we can explore strategies for promoting equity and recognition.
  • We look forward to hosting a focused dialogue to help raise visibility on this important issue and facilitating an impactful discussion."
  • The session will be moderated by Erica Stroman, senior account specialist, Workforce Solutions, and Chair, Community Engagement and Partnership for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group at University of Phoenix.

United States Autonomous Vehicles Market Analysis, Size and Forecasts Report, 2023-2024-2030: Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Other Transport, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Transport, Automation, Level 3, Internal combustion engine, Algorithm, Communication, Velodyne, Insurance, Pedestrian, Lead, ADAS, Artificial intelligence, Michael Faraday, Software, ICE, Faraday Future, Traction, Safety, Injury, NHTSA, L4, Government, General Motors, Car

The "United States Autonomous Vehicles Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "United States Autonomous Vehicles Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lidar technology is poised to take centre stage in the United States autonomous vehicle market.
  • Passenger automobiles take the lead with a significant market share in the vast expanse of the US autonomous vehicle industry.
  • While electric and alternative powertrains are gaining momentum, ICE automobiles remain a key participant in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation in the United States.

LG Energy Solution's $5.5 Billion Stand-Alone Battery Manufacturing Complex Project in Arizona Well Underway

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
KRW, EV, Completion, Solar energy, EVS, LFP, Pleasure, Plant, Mobility, Safety, State government, LG Energy Solution, ESS, KRX, Combs High School, General Motors, Supervisor, Renewable energy

The attendees included Brian Oh, Head of Mobility & IT Battery Division at LG Energy Solution; Hyung Kim, Head of ESS Battery Division at LG Energy Solution; Richard Ra, President of LG Energy Solution Arizona; Gov.

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  • The attendees included Brian Oh, Head of Mobility & IT Battery Division at LG Energy Solution; Hyung Kim, Head of ESS Battery Division at LG Energy Solution; Richard Ra, President of LG Energy Solution Arizona; Gov.
  • The complex consists of two manufacturing facilities which are the company's first stand-alone cylindrical and ESS battery plants in North America.
  • The cylindrical battery plant, called LG Energy Solution Arizona, will produce 46-Series batteries for electric vehicles (EV).
  • The ESS battery manufacturing facility, called LG Energy Solution Arizona ESS, will produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems (ESS).

Lunar Dawn Team Awarded NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Contract

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Apollo program, Lunar rover, GM, LMT, Lockheed, Geology, Astronaut, Travel, Rover, Human, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, NASA, Robotics, Lockheed Martin, General Motors, Safety, LTV, Pathfinder, Lunar Roving Vehicle, Moonbase, Communications satellite

DENVER, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract to the Lunar Dawn team, led by Lunar Outpost as the prime contractor along with its principal partner Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and teammates General Motors (GM), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and MDA Space. The diverse team combines proven robotic and human space exploration heritage, cutting edge technology and automotive industry strengths to create a true off-road vehicle for living and working on the Moon's surface.

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  • DENVER, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract to the Lunar Dawn team, led by Lunar Outpost as the prime contractor along with its principal partner Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and teammates General Motors (GM), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and MDA Space .
  • This next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) will enable the exploration of the surface of the Moon in unprecedented fashion as part of NASA's Artemis campaign.
  • The Lunar Dawn team's vehicle exceeds all the requirements set forth by NASA and was designed with mission growth capability in mind.
  • As the lead of the Lunar Dawn Team, Lunar Outpost is pioneering a new teaming paradigm for the space industry.

Growing Collaboration of Global Automakers and Suppliers Driving Carbon Reporting and Reduction through Supply Chain

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
SP, Environment, Organization, Biophysical environment, Carbon accounting, Toyota Motor North America, Ford Motor Company, Sustainability, Toyota, Carbon, Proxima, DENSO, Targets, General Motors, Renewable energy

"Effectively engaging stakeholders across the supply chain is key as companies in the automotive industry work toward long-term decarbonization goals.

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  • "Effectively engaging stakeholders across the supply chain is key as companies in the automotive industry work toward long-term decarbonization goals.
  • "Toyota is working to reduce carbon emissions across the vehicle life cycle as part of our Environmental Challenge 2050, which includes engaging with our suppliers in the drive toward carbon neutrality.
  • M2030's platform provides valuable tools for energy reduction and manufacturing excellence supporting Magna's Science Based Targets initiative net-zero targets."
  • Cross-sector collaboration is critical to reducing duplication and increasing the efficiency of reporting, enabling more suppliers up and down the value chain to focus efforts on reducing emissions in line with science-based carbon reduction targets."