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Updated Parkopedia app aids drivers in Japan with industry-leading parking data

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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The app also helps drivers to comply with the country's strict parking regulations and avoid expensive fines.

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  • The app also helps drivers to comply with the country's strict parking regulations and avoid expensive fines.
  • Parkopedia uses its industry-leading data collection services to deliver accurate and complete parking data in Japan.
  • In Japan, Apple Maps, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group drivers all currently use the parking services provided by Parkopedia.
  • Parkopedia is also developing highly detailed parking maps and corresponding algorithms to help drivers and self-driving vehicles navigate to an open parking space indoors.

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP EXPANDS PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that it has acquired BMW/MINI of Escondido, along with a collision center, located in Escondido, California. The acquired dealership and collision center are located in the Escondido Auto Mall, where the company currently operates dealerships featuring the Acura, Audi, Honda, and Mazda brands. The acquisition is expected to generate annualized revenue of approximately $115 million.

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  • I would like to welcome the 72 BMW/MINI of Escondido employees, including 22 technicians, to the Penske Automotive Group team."
  • Year-to-date 2022, Penske Automotive Group has added approximately $665 million in annualized revenue through acquisitions and an open point.
  • Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers.
  • This press release speaks only as of its date, and Penske Automotive Group disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Summary of Honda Briefing on Automobile Electrification Business

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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- The structure of Honda automobile business has made steady improvement.

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  • - The structure of Honda automobile business has made steady improvement.
  • In the past, Honda divided its organization by products, namely motorcycle, automobile and power products.
  • With this change, Honda will accelerate the speed at which it can move and enhance the "cross-domain" synergy effect among Honda products.
  • While taking on challenges toward carbon neutrality and electrification, Honda always has a passion to offer FUN for its customers.

GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World's Most Popular Vehicle Segments

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

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  • Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.
  • Honda has established a demonstration line in Japan for all-solid-state batteries and is making further progress toward mass-production.
  • "Honda and GM will build on our successful technology collaboration to help achieve a dramatic expansion in the sales of electric vehicles."
  • In 2020, GM and Honda announced plans to codevelop two EVs, including the Honda Prologue, to be launched in early 2024, soon followed by Acura's first EV SUV.

GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World's Most Popular Vehicle Segments

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

Key Points: 
  • Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.
  • Honda has established a demonstration line in Japan for all-solid-state batteries and is making further progress toward mass-production.
  • "Honda and GM will build on our successful technology collaboration to help achieve a dramatic expansion in the sales of electric vehicles."
  • In 2020, GM and Honda announced plans to codevelop two EVs, including the Honda Prologue, to be launched in early 2024, soon followed by Acura's first EV SUV.

All-New 2023 Honda HR-V Steps Out with Youthful, Athletic Styling

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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The HR-V is the right size with the space and utility for an adventurous weekend escape, yet nimble to maneuver city streets.

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  • The HR-V is the right size with the space and utility for an adventurous weekend escape, yet nimble to maneuver city streets.
  • Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada.
  • Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and almost 10 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built.
  • Honda Canada has invested over $6.5 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers.

GOODYEAR INTRODUCES 16 POPULAR NEW SIZES FOR EAGLE EXHILARATE

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) debuted 16 new sizes for the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate, its premium ultra-high-performance, all-season tire.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) debuted 16 new sizes for the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate, its premium ultra-high-performance, all-season tire.
  • "When Goodyear designed the Eagle Exhilarate, we were focused on delivering better wet performance in the ultra-high-performance category," said Devin Dickerhoof, product marketing manager.
  • "Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate's outstanding performance in wet conditions, paired with its sleek design, have proven to be a winning combination with drivers.
  • With the addition of the 16 new sizes, the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate will now be available in a total of 52 sizes, ranging from 17 to 22-inch rim diameters.

Honda of Canada Mfg. to Invest more than $1.38 billion in Ontario Manufacturing Plants in Preparation for Electrified Future

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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(HCM), a division of Honda Canada Inc., announced today that it will invest $1.38 billion over six years to upgrade its award-winning Alliston, ON, manufacturing plants.

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  • (HCM), a division of Honda Canada Inc., announced today that it will invest $1.38 billion over six years to upgrade its award-winning Alliston, ON, manufacturing plants.
  • HCM is partnering with both the governments of Canada and Ontario, with each level of government providing an equal and conditional contribution of $131.6 million.
  • Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada.
  • Honda Canada has invested over $6.5 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers.

An Icon for the Next Generation: 2023 Acura Integra Revealed as a Premium Performance Gateway for a New Generation

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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As the only 5-door liftback in the premium sport compact segment, Integra offers sleek style while benefitting from the extended cargo flexibility enabled by the liftback bodystyle.

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  • As the only 5-door liftback in the premium sport compact segment, Integra offers sleek style while benefitting from the extended cargo flexibility enabled by the liftback bodystyle.
  • Designed to engage the driver in all aspects, Integra also features generous rear seat legroom that's rarely encountered in its class.
  • A high level of standard features includes a 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit digital gauge display, smart phone integration, 8-speaker premium audio system and USB-C charging.
  • Production of the 2023 Integra will mark the first time Integra is built in America, to begin soon in Marysville, Ohio, on the same production line as the Acura TLX*.

Auto Dealer Service Departments Trying to Navigate Parts and Staffing Challenges, J.D. Power Finds

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The combination of vehicle owners needing service more often due to accumulating mileage at pre-pandemic levels along with the disruption of the auto parts supply chain and significant staffing shortages is causing auto dealership service departments to navigate unique capacity challenges, according to the J.D.

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  • The combination of vehicle owners needing service more often due to accumulating mileage at pre-pandemic levels along with the disruption of the auto parts supply chain and significant staffing shortages is causing auto dealership service departments to navigate unique capacity challenges, according to the J.D.
  • The study measures satisfaction with service at franchised dealer or aftermarket service facilities for maintenance or repair work among owners and lessees of one- to three-year-old vehicles.
  • These measures are (in order of importance): service quality (32%); service advisor (19%); vehicle pick-up (19%); service facility (15%); and service initiation (15%).
  • Following are key findings of the 2022 study:
    Customers trust dealer service departments: The redesigned study also measures factors relating to trust between a customer and the dealership.