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EVgo and Honda Partner to Provide EV Drivers with Direct Access to Public Fast Charging

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced a new collaboration with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that is designed to provide a range of new benefits for Honda and Acura EV drivers, including charging credit, technology integration into the HondaLink and Acura EV apps, and access to EVgo’s nationwide network and its roaming partners.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced a new collaboration with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that is designed to provide a range of new benefits for Honda and Acura EV drivers, including charging credit, technology integration into the HondaLink and Acura EV apps, and access to EVgo’s nationwide network and its roaming partners.
  • Drivers of qualifying Honda and Acura EV models will be eligible to receive up to $750* in charging credit to use at EVgo chargers around the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928932016/en/
    An EVgo fast charging station (Photo: Business Wire)
    Honda’s newest EV models are slated for release in North America in early 2024, and drivers will be able to plug in at more than 900 public fast charging locations across EVgo’s nationwide network.
  • “Access to convenient and reliable fast charging is key to accelerating the mass adoption of electric transportation,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo.

Honda Marine Debuts All-New BF350 Outboard

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine vision: to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring incredible boating experiences for target markets.

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  • The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine vision: to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring incredible boating experiences for target markets.
  • Honda Marine, an operating unit of Honda Power Sports & Products (a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ) markets a complete range of marine outboard motors.
  • “The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine mission to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring amazing boating experiences for our target markets.”
    A Closer Look at the Honda BF350:
    The Honda BF350 is an all-new, high-power V8 outboard—the first Honda V8 engine available commercially—marking the newest evolution in the company’s product line.
  • Honda Marine sets another benchmark of engineering excellence with the BF350, making it the company’s flagship model and Honda Marine’s most powerful, technologically advanced outboard.

Los Angeles Auto Show® Confirms Strongest Brand Engagement since 2019

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show® is thrilled to confirm that 2023 will be its strongest event since the automotive industry's resurgence from the COVID pandemic. With more manufacturers occupying larger booth spaces and a broader selection of vehicles available for ride & drive experiences than ever before, show visitors can expect an elevated and dynamic day out when the show opens from November 17-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. And the media will have exclusive access to a full schedule of model debuts, press conferences and discussion panels on November 16 during AutoMobility LA®, the annual media and industry preview day.

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  • Major automotive manufacturers recognize influence of California market, making 2023 LA Auto Show® the leading automotive event on this year's calendar
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show ® is thrilled to confirm that 2023 will be its strongest event since the automotive industry's resurgence from the COVID pandemic.
  • "We were exhilarated to receive confirmation of attendance from most of the auto makers very early this year," said LA Auto Show President, Terri Toennies.
  • "We will announce more details about auto maker debuts, individual activations and test drives soon, as well as some very special new exhibits," added Toennies.
  • The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show will be cashless.

Dealership Blue Sky Values Are Still More Than 2.5x Higher Than in 2019 – Driving Highest Price Ever Paid for a Dealership in Automotive History

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The blue sky values of dealerships remain high, although they are slightly declining since their peak in 2022.

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  • The blue sky values of dealerships remain high, although they are slightly declining since their peak in 2022.
  • Haig Partners estimates the average blue sky value for a dealership has dropped 7% since the end of 2022 due to lower earnings.
  • The good news for sellers is that the blue sky value for a typical store is still more than 2.5x higher than in 2019.
  • To keep this level of earnings in perspective, dealership profits are still nearly 3.0x higher today than what they were in 2019.

Toyota Takes Pole Position Among Automobiles, While Luxury Leaders Lexus and Tesla Are in Hot Pursuit, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

“The supply chain kinks that slowed production during the pandemic are starting to wane, and more cars are back in stock.

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  • “The supply chain kinks that slowed production during the pandemic are starting to wane, and more cars are back in stock.
  • Nearly every aspect of the driver experience — including driving performance, safety, dependability, gas mileage, and warranties — is better.
  • “Early EV adopters find these vehicles perform well relative to their expectations, yet ACSI data show they are only superior in technology and warranties.
  • No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the data and information in this release without the express prior written consent of ACSI LLC.

GOODYEAR UNVEILS COOPER® COBRA INSTINCT™, DELIVERING ALL-SEASON SPORT PERFORMANCE

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today introduced the Cooper® Cobra Instinct™, a hyper-responsive, high-performance tire that delivers decisive maneuvering, no matter the season.

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  • The new Cooper Cobra Instinct combines all-season capability with confident sport performance.
  • The Cooper Cobra Instinct is engineered with an asymmetric tread pattern and sweeping tread grooves for agile traction, enhanced grip and improved braking distance on wet and snowy roads.
  • Building on Cooper Cobra's 35+ year legacy, the new Cooper Cobra Instinct is available in 25 sizes, from 17 to 20 inches.
  • For more information about the Cooper Cobra Instinct, as well as all of Cooper's on-and-off road tires, visit www.coopertire.com .

Standard Motor Products Expands Emission Control Program

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Monday, August 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) continues to add to its comprehensive Emission Control program, which includes evaporative emission control (EVAP), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and positive crankcase ventilation components.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) continues to add to its comprehensive Emission Control program, which includes evaporative emission control (EVAP), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and positive crankcase ventilation components.
  • Standard's Emission Control program helps technicians repair and maintain these complex systems.
  • When OE fails, technicians trust Standard® to deliver components that keep emission systems operating as designed.
  • All new Standard® Emission Control components are listed in the catalog found at StandardBrand.com and in electronic catalog providers.

This Week in Transportation News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • We look forward to the next million miles," First Student Head of Electrification Kevin L. Matthews said.
  • A motorcycle racing icon and landspeed record-holder, Munro inspired generations of riders through his relentless drive to reach the record books.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Valvoline , Hagerty , and Hyzon Motors .
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Honda’s Recycled Cintas Uniforms Hit the Road in New Vehicles

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

The end-of-life uniforms were turned into special shredded fibers that were used in sound-absorbing insulation in Honda and Acura automobiles.

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  • The end-of-life uniforms were turned into special shredded fibers that were used in sound-absorbing insulation in Honda and Acura automobiles.
  • (Image courtesy of American Honda Motor Company, Inc.)
    The end-of-life uniforms were turned into special shredded fibers that were used in sound-absorbing insulation in Honda and Acura automobiles.
  • Cintas’ involvement in Honda’s program reinforced the company’s ambition to identify new ways to extend the usable life of its products and create circular economies when possible.
  • While this program was unique to Honda, Cintas anticipates its efforts to partner with customers and suppliers to identify new uses for end-of-life products will continue.

From Shirts to Insulators: Recycled Honda Uniforms Find New Utility in Vehicles

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Honda is working toward its resource circulation goal of making new products from 100% sustainable materials by 2050.

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  • Honda is working toward its resource circulation goal of making new products from 100% sustainable materials by 2050.
  • Achieving that goal – which targets zero environmental impact – will require innovative solutions, including how Honda sources materials for new products by recycling and reusing material from end-of-life vehicles and Honda operations.
  • "As Honda works to advance sustainability, we appreciate our suppliers' efforts to innovate their business operations to reduce waste and give new life to our Honda uniforms."
  • The uniform recycling program builds on Honda's longstanding commitment to reduce waste and incorporate higher recycled content in Honda and Acura vehicles.