Karma Automotive

WORLD DEBUT OF KARMA AUTOMOTIVE'S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC SEDAN

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive debuted its first all-electric sedan Saturday, March 2 at the Amelia Island Concours.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive debuted its first all-electric sedan Saturday, March 2 at the Amelia Island Concours.
  • "The Gyesera https://karmaautomotive.com/media/gyesera/ is an exotic battery-electric vehicle that blends aesthetics, craftsmanship, driving dynamics, comfort and quality," said Karma Vice President, Global Design Michelle Christensen.
  • "It's beautiful, has a lower nose for a dynamic, faster feel, and it provides the most visceral canyon carving experience.
  • The Gyesera introduction comes on the heels of the November 2023 world debut of the Karma Kaveya Super Coupe https://karmaautomotive.com/media/kaveya/ .

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRES ASSETS AND KEY PERSONNEL FROM CONNECTED VEHICLE PIONEER AIRBIQUITY

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, a Southern California ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, has acquired the technology assets and IP of Seattle, Wash., -based Airbiquity. Karma has also hired key technical employees and assumed the software company's significant OEM contracts.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, a Southern California ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, has acquired the technology assets and IP of Seattle, Wash., -based Airbiquity.
  • The acquisition provides Karma with Airbiquity's software product portfolio that has evolved over more than two decades to deliver connected vehicle solutions spanning over-the-air (OTA) updates, software development tools, data management and analytics.
  • "We are wrapping Airbiquity's software into Karma Cloud Services and embedded vehicle technology to create a new platform that is greater than the sum of its parts," says Karma President Marques McCammon.
  • "By adding Airbiquity assets to our Karma Connected Cloud Services, which is already a core strength, our entire fleet will be fully connected and fully OTA capable.

CerraCap Cares and Karma Automotive Collaborate to Launch InnoV8, an Innovation Platform to Empower Women-Led Innovation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, an ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, and CerraCap Cares, a 501c3 impact fund, have partnered to launch InnoV8, a women-focused innovation platform aimed at fueling, supporting and cultivating solutions in the technology industry. InnoV8 blends the expertise and resources of CerraCap Cares, which is dedicated to education, empowerment and the environment, and Karma Automotive, which specializes in enabling mobility technologies through the delivery of American-designed, engineered and manufuctured ultra-luxury electric vehicles.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, an ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, and CerraCap Cares, a 501c3 impact fund, have partnered to launch InnoV8, a women-focused innovation platform aimed at fueling, supporting and cultivating solutions in the technology industry.
  • "We are committed to driving innovation within our segment and within our community," said Karma President Marques McCammon.
  • However, through our CerraCap Cares partnership and the launch of InnoV8, we are able to unlock opportunities to transform industries by empowering our community's most dynamic women entrepreneurs.
  • Karma and CerraCap were introduced as a part of an initiative launched by the City of Irvine and spearheaded by Mayor Farrah N. Khan.

Scott Ahlman, Karma Automotive's New VP, Engineering Brings Results-Oriented Racing Mindset to Ultra-Luxury Technology Company

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

"Scott has a racing mindset – he's all about results.

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  • "Scott has a racing mindset – he's all about results.
  • says Reichenbach, who previously worked with Ahlman at Ford Racing, on the Ford GT (then the world's fastest production car) and at Honda Racing.
  • Ahlman's company contracted to develop winning race cars for an array of clients, including Roush Fenway Racing, Andretti Motorsport, Rahal Letterman Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports.
  • It's a large challenge, but I'm confident that Scott will help ensure that the Karma team will get it right the first time."

FULL BEV SUPER COUPE HEADS KARMA AUTOMOTIVE'S NEW VEHICLE PORTFOLIO

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Monday, November 13, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive revealed its new ultra-luxury vehicle lineup at the Nov. 10-12 Wynn Concours in Las Vegas. The revamped portfolio from the Southern California electric vehicle and technology company is headlined by the Kaveya, a full battery electric (BEV) super coupe that will be available in two versions projected to go 0-60 mph in under three seconds.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive revealed its new ultra-luxury vehicle lineup at the Nov. 10-12 Wynn Concours in Las Vegas.
  • The revamped portfolio from the Southern California electric vehicle and technology company is headlined by the Kaveya, a full battery electric (BEV) super coupe that will be available in two versions projected to go 0-60 mph in under three seconds.
  • I'm intent on fulfilling Karma's true potential," says Karma President Marques McCammon, who joined the automaker in March.
  • We are reintroducing the Karma brand and a vehicle lineup that is designed to age gracefully.

KARMA CONTINUES MANAGEMENT EXPANSION: RYAN BLANCHETTE NAMED SR. VP, SUPPLY CHAIN AND MANUFACTURING

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive continues to expand its management team as the Southern California ultra-luxury carmaker ramps up for a brand relaunch later this year and manufacturing acceleration throughout 2004. The newest personnel addition is Ryan Blanchette – formerly senior director, supply chain for global internet service provider Viasat – who today was named senior vice president, supply chain and manufacturing by Karma President Marques McCammon.

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  • The newest personnel addition is Ryan Blanchette – formerly senior director, supply chain for global internet service provider Viasat – who today was named senior vice president, supply chain and manufacturing by Karma President Marques McCammon.
  • And at Viasat, where he was responsible for an annual spend of $1.6 billion, Blanchette minimized Covid material shortages through strategic supply chain management, saving more than $30 million.
  • "I am inspired by the creativity of Karma and the unmatched beauty of our vehicles," says Blanchette.
  • "Karma has infinite potential and I'm looking forward to using my technical, manufacturing and supply chain expertise to help optimize our supply chain and manufacturing operations and translate the elegance and innovation of our design and engineering teams into aspirational vehicles in the showrooms.

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS WITH PRATT MILLER MOBILITY TO DEFINE A PERFORMANCE SIGNATURE FOR THE FUTURE

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive https://www.karmaautomotive.com/ has formed a new partnership with Pratt Miller Engineering, the brand behind one of the most successful sports car teams in American racing history. The collaboration aims to define a race-inspired performance signature to current and future Karma production vehicles.

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  • The collaboration aims to define a race-inspired performance signature to current and future Karma production vehicles.
  • "The collaboration with Pratt Miller is the perfect fit for the future direction of the Karma brand," says Karma President Marques McCammon.
  • The teams at Pratt Miller and Karma are poised to deliver advanced drive dynamics and vehicle performance for battery electric vehicles that will produce exceptional results."
  • My expectation is that our relationship with Pratt Miller will expand over the years."

DENSO Selects Kim Buhl as Vice President of North America Purchasing Group

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has named Kim Buhl vice president of its North America Purchasing Group, effective July 24. She will succeed Mike Winkler, who led the group since 2014 and will retire in January 2024 after 30-plus years of distinguished service at DENSO. 

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  • Buhl to oversee regional purchasing activities and succeed Mike Winkler, who will retire after a 30-plus year career at DENSO
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO , a leading mobility supplier, has named Kim Buhl vice president of its North America Purchasing Group, effective July 24.
  • Buhl will lead North America purchasing initiatives from DENSO's regional headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.
  • She joins DENSO from Fisker Group, where she served as vice president of Purchasing, SQ&A.
  • "We are fortunate to welcome Kim to the DENSO team," said Seiji Maeda, CEO of DENSO's North American operations and a senior director of DENSO Corporation.

Phoenix Motorcars Enhancements Senior Management Team

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Phoenix Motor Inc. (“Company” or “Phoenix”) (Nasdaq: PEV), a leader in manufacturing all-electric, medium-duty vehicles, is pleased to announce the appointments of Jose Paul as Chief Revenue Officer and Lewis Liu as Senior Vice President of Operations.

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  • Phoenix Motor Inc. (“Company” or “Phoenix”) (Nasdaq: PEV), a leader in manufacturing all-electric, medium-duty vehicles, is pleased to announce the appointments of Jose Paul as Chief Revenue Officer and Lewis Liu as Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • “We are proud to be able to enhance and streamline our senior management team with such talented, seasoned industry veterans,” said Xiaofeng Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix Motorcars.
  • Mr. Paul joined Phoenix in August 2016 and has served as our CMO since September 2021.
  • Prior to joining Phoenix, Mr. Paul worked at FedEx Express, Dubai, holding various positions including Business Planning Advisor, Senior Regional Analyst and as the Brand Advisor for the MEIA region.

Marques McCammon Appointed President of Karma Automotive

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Monday, April 24, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, the Southern California-based manufacturer of ultra-luxury electric vehicles, has named long-time automotive executive Marques McCammon as President. McCammon most recently served as Global Managing Director for Ricardo, Inc., an international environmental, engineering and strategic transportation company.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, the Southern California-based manufacturer of ultra-luxury electric vehicles, has named long-time automotive executive Marques McCammon as President.
  • McCammon most recently served as Global Managing Director for Ricardo, Inc., an international environmental, engineering and strategic transportation company.
  • McCammon has spent three decades in the transportation industry, specializing in product development and advanced automotive software, manufacturing, marketing, sales and strategic leadership.
  • "I told my first recruiter at Chrysler that my career goal was to run a start-up auto company," says McCammon.