Mazda

MAZDA MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV Mass Production Launched

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation announced that, on June 22, the company started mass production of the European model of the MAZDA MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV at Ujina Plant No.

Key Points: 
  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation announced that, on June 22, the company started mass production of the European model of the MAZDA MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV at Ujina Plant No.
  • This is Mazda's first mass-production rotary engine vehicle in 11 years since the Mazda RX-8 was discontinued in June 2012.
  • Mazda has cumulatively produced over 1.99 million rotary engine vehicles.
  • Mazda keeps striving to reduce our environmental footprint throughout the production process.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Opens Le Mans 24 Hours Special Website

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.
  • TGR has been storing and exhibiting its Le Mans-winning race cars in their original condition at the team's Cologne base, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe(3), and within Toyota Motor Corporation(4) in Japan, while the 2020 winner, a TS050 HYBRID, was permanently loaned to the Le Mans 24 Hours Museum(5) in 2021.
  • TGR sincerely hopes fans and media will enjoy watching its battle to win the Le Mans 24 Hours for the sixth consecutive time in 2023, a significant milestone in the race's centennial year.
  • (2) Please refer to the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe press release for more details.

Innovid Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Q2 net loss was impacted by a one time non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $14.5 million, resulting from a decline in our share price during Q2 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Q2 net loss was impacted by a one time non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $14.5 million, resulting from a decline in our share price during Q2 2023.
  • CTV accounted for 51% of all video impressions served in Q2 2023, up from 50% of all video impressions served in Q2 2022.
  • Innovid is providing the following financial guidance for Q3 and full year 2023:
    Q3 2023 revenue in a range between $33 million and $35 million.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2023 financial results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Clarivate Releases Innovators to Watch 2023 Report

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

LONDON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today revealed its Innovators to watch list – 36 companies and organizations that are on the cusp of Top 100 Global Innovator™ status. Drawing on proprietary data and expertise from Clarivate™, the annual list identifies the organizations that demonstrate exceptional potential and consistent, above-the-bar innovation excellence to make them future pioneers at the forefront of innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly all of the companies listed, except Nintendo, are from industrial sectors, which experienced higher levels of growth according to the findings in the Top 100 Global Innovators 2023 report.
  • Other key findings from the Innovators to watch 2023 report include:
    Japan remains the country with the largest representation, with even greater presence this year, spanning multiple industries, including energy and electrical, consumer goods and food, and chemicals and materials; reinforcing a trend observed in the previous Innovators to watch report .
  • We see global diversification in 2023, with two U.S companies, Cirrus Logic and ON Semiconductor, recognized as Innovators to watch.
  • Using a robust analysis and our proprietary data and expertise, we meticulously filtered every qualifying candidate within the Top 100 Global Innovators 2023 process to reveal potential future entrants to the innovators to watch list."

Clarivate Releases Innovators to Watch 2023 Report

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

LONDON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today revealed its Innovators to watch list – 36 companies and organizations that are on the cusp of Top 100 Global Innovator™ status. Drawing on proprietary data and expertise from Clarivate™, the annual list identifies the organizations that demonstrate exceptional potential and consistent, above-the-bar innovation excellence to make them future pioneers at the forefront of innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly all of the companies listed, except Nintendo, are from industrial sectors, which experienced higher levels of growth according to the findings in the Top 100 Global Innovators 2023 report.
  • Other key findings from the Innovators to watch 2023 report include:
    Japan remains the country with the largest representation, with even greater presence this year, spanning multiple industries, including energy and electrical, consumer goods and food, and chemicals and materials; reinforcing a trend observed in the previous Innovators to watch report .
  • We see global diversification in 2023, with two U.S companies, Cirrus Logic and ON Semiconductor, recognized as Innovators to watch.
  • Using a robust analysis and our proprietary data and expertise, we meticulously filtered every qualifying candidate within the Top 100 Global Innovators 2023 process to reveal potential future entrants to the innovators to watch list."

VTEX Awarded Medals in All 12 Categories for the 2023 Paradigm B2B Combine for Digital Commerce Solutions: Enterprise Edition

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, has been recognized with medals in all 12 categories by industry analyst firm Paradigm B2B in its annual Combine: Enterprise Edition report.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, has been recognized with medals in all 12 categories by industry analyst firm Paradigm B2B in its annual Combine: Enterprise Edition report.
  • "Since partnering with VTEX, our sales representatives have been able to act more as consultants and business partners to our customers.
  • According to Paradigm B2B, the VTEX Commerce Platform is particularly well-suited for enterprise B2B companies looking for a composable ecommerce, Order Management System (OMS), and Marketplace solution with strong promotions capability in a flexible, multitenant SaaS environment.
  • "Companies are starting to see VTEX as the front-end of their ERP, unifying all B2B and B2C order channels on a single platform.

Mazda3 Sport to receive new Suna Edition, greater connected technology and enhanced suite of standard safety features

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Mazda3 (sedan) and Mazda3 Sport (hatchback) offer customers a choice of compact cars with engaging driving dynamics and sophisticated design.

Key Points: 
  • The Mazda3 (sedan) and Mazda3 Sport (hatchback) offer customers a choice of compact cars with engaging driving dynamics and sophisticated design.
  • All Mazda3 models come standard with many i-Activsense safety features to support everyday driving, including Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
  • Safety, comfort, and sophistication seamlessly come together to present you with the 2024 Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport GS models.
  • New in 2024, the all-new Mazda3 Sport Suna Edition is designed to captivate and offers a fresh and striking aesthetic.

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales to Increase More Than 11% Year Over Year Through the First Half of 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Cox Automotive increases full-year, new-vehicle sales forecast to 15.0 million in 2023 after a surprisingly strong first half.

Key Points: 
  • Cox Automotive increases full-year, new-vehicle sales forecast to 15.0 million in 2023 after a surprisingly strong first half.
  • ATLANTA, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive, the world's largest automotive services and technology provider, forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales volume will reach 7.65 million units in the first half of 2023, an increase of 11.6% year over year.
  • After a stronger-than-expected first half, punctuated by a notable improvement in fleet sales, Cox Automotive has increased its full-year sales forecast to 15.0 million.
  • "We came into 2023 concerned about affordability, supply constraints, and a fragile economy," noted Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke.

FORMER GENERAL MOTORS SVP AND GLOBAL CMO DEBORAH L. WAHL JOINS ACTIONIQ'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BRINGS MARKETING EXPERTISE TO ACCELERATE COMPOSABLE CUSTOMER DATA PLATFORM INNOVATION

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Monday, June 19, 2023

NEW YORK, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ , the composable customer data platform leader bringing order to CX chaos, announced the election of Former General Motors SVP and Global CMO Deborah L. Wahl, to the Company's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ , the composable customer data platform leader bringing order to CX chaos, announced the election of Former General Motors SVP and Global CMO Deborah L. Wahl, to the Company's Board of Directors.
  • Prior to her retirement from GM in March 2023, Deborah served as Global CMO at Cadillac, CMO of McDonald's USA, SVP and CMO at Pulte Group, CMO at Chrysler, and held additional leadership positions at Toyota, Mazda, and Ford.
  • Deborah also serves as a Board Member at Mediaocean and has held prominent board positions such as Chairperson of the Global Board of Directors of MMA Global and Board Member at Groupon.
  • "The remarkable team at ActionIQ offers seamless, efficient, and impactful solutions that transform fragmented customer data into extraordinary experiences."

New-Vehicle Sales Incentives Continue to Climb in May as Transaction Prices Increase Moderately, According to Kelley Blue Book

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Incentives increased further in May to the highest level in a year, averaging $1,914, or 3.9%, of the average transaction price.

Key Points: 
  • Incentives increased further in May to the highest level in a year, averaging $1,914, or 3.9%, of the average transaction price.
  • New-vehicle transaction prices in May were up 3% ($1,393) compared to year-ago levels.
  • The year-over-year increase in May of 3% was the smallest in 2023; in May 2022, new-vehicle prices were up 13.5% year over year.
  • For comparison, Kelley Blue Book estimates incentives averaged 7.3% of ATP in May 2021 and 9.9% in May 2019.