Humvee

John Clay Wolfe and Richard Rawlings Make History Selling Humvee for $825,000 at Barret-Jackson Auction

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

DALLAS, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Clay Wolfe, president/founder of GIVE ME THE VIN™ and national radio host, partners with Richard Rawlings, owner/founder of Gas Monkey Garage and media personality, on the sale of a 6x6 Hellcat customized Humvee. It recently sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $825,000, breaking the all-time price record for any full-size SUV category. The Humvee also generated 154 million views on a single Instagram reel, making it one of the most viewed posts on the platform.

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  • DALLAS, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Clay Wolfe, president/founder of GIVE ME THE VIN™ and national radio host, partners with Richard Rawlings, owner/founder of Gas Monkey Garage and media personality, on the sale of a 6x6 Hellcat customized Humvee.
  • It recently sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $825,000, breaking the all-time price record for any full-size SUV category.
  • The Humvee also generated 154 million views on a single Instagram reel, making it one of the most viewed posts on the platform.
  • It debuts today at the conclusion of The John Clay Wolfe Show at 12pm CT on YouTube at: John Clay Wolfe Show .

National Television Show Military Makeover with Montel, Along with Non-Profit Partner Purple Heart Homes, Head to Arlington, Texas to Makeover the Home of U.S. Army Veteran Carlos Colón-Ruiz

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel and Non-Profit Partner, Purple Heart Homes are honored to present U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Carlos Colón-Ruiz as the next recipient to receive a Military Makeover.

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  • This transformative initiative will commence on September 15th and culminate in the highly anticipated Big Reveal on September 25th.
  • "Military Makeover, in collaboration with Purple Heart Homes, looks forward to extending our support to a fellow veteran and his family," says host, Montel Williams.
  • He joined the U.S. Army after high school and was sent to the 101st ABN in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
  • Purple Heart Homes (PHH) was founded in 2008 by Veterans and friends John Gallina and the late Dale Beatty.

Paragon Products Announces TAC Brands 'Max' Upgrade

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

HONG KONG, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Products Ltd. announced today that it is taking its best-selling TAC line to the "Max" – and it all begins with an upgrade to the iconic military-grade flashlight that started it all.

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  • HONG KONG, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Products Ltd. announced today that it is taking its best-selling TAC line to the "Max" – and it all begins with an upgrade to the iconic military-grade flashlight that started it all.
  • Dubbed the TacLight Max,™ Paragon's newest high-performance product is officially a hit and will be rolling out nationally this year.
  • "We've really enjoyed this ride, but we aren't resting on our laurels," said Paragon co-founder Bill Quarless, who leads the engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Quarless added that upgrades to other TAC best-sellers – such as the Bell+Howell TacLantern™, TacVisor™ and TacGlasses™, are already nearing completion at Paragon's state-of-the-art product development lab.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Former Navy SEAL Ryan “Birdman” Parrott

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, former US Navy SEAL and Founder of American Extreme , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, former US Navy SEAL and Founder of American Extreme , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to SEAL Team SEVEN, completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor.
  • Parrott regained composure with his face and hands burned and witnessed his fellow team members suffer devastating burn and blast injuries.
  • The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

Towing Round Rock Launch Expert Towing And Roadside Assistance Services In Round Rock, Texas

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Round Rock, Texas, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Towing Round Rock has launched a fully licensed towing and roadside assistance service with a professional and trained team in Round Rock, Texas, which is located next to the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex and Old Settlers Park.

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  • Round Rock, Texas, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Towing Round Rock has launched a fully licensed towing and roadside assistance service with a professional and trained team in Round Rock, Texas, which is located next to the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex and Old Settlers Park.
  • They have the necessary equipment, knowledge, and high-quality tow trucks to assist you with a wide variety of services, including recovery services, RV towing, flat tire towing, heavy-duty towing, commercial towing, and extensive wrecker service.
  • If you need a tow truck Round Rock , then the towing technicians at Towing Round Rock offer a great support service at affordable prices that always follow a fair cost assessment.
  • Their team consists of fully insured dispatchers and tow truck drivers equipped with the latest tools in automotive technology.

Kentucky Army Veteran Honored with 2022 Ford F-150 Vehicle

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

CHANTILLY, Va., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wounded Warriors Family Support recently presented Jack Williams of Woodburn, Kentucky, with a 2022 Ford F-150 mobility-equipped vehicle as part of its Mobility is Freedom program.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wounded Warriors Family Support recently presented Jack Williams of Woodburn, Kentucky, with a 2022 Ford F-150 mobility-equipped vehicle as part of its Mobility is Freedom program.
  • Williams is medically retired from the U.S. Army, where he served active duty from 2006 to 2012.
  • The explosions full force severely impacted Williams, who lost both of his legs above the knee and an arm above the elbow.
  • Williams received the third Mobility is Freedom vehicle donation in 2022.

Palantir to Unveil New Products in Apollo

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that it will unveil a new suite of products available within the Palantir Apollo platform.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that it will unveil a new suite of products available within the Palantir Apollo platform.
  • The company will present these products at an Apollo Demo Day on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 am ET.
  • These new products will enable companies to autonomously deploy and manage complex software in production across many heterogeneous environments with a homogenous approach.
  • Advance registration for Apollo Demo Day is required, and is available at https://www.palantir.events/apollo-demo-day .

Flyer Defense Begins Production on Multiyear Contract with United Arab Emirates Armed Forces

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

In partnership with the International Golden Group (IGG) in the United Arab Emirates, Flyer Defense completed initial shipment of its highly configurable Flyer 72 vehicle to the UAE Armed Forces and is set to enter full rate production by mid-2022.

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  • In partnership with the International Golden Group (IGG) in the United Arab Emirates, Flyer Defense completed initial shipment of its highly configurable Flyer 72 vehicle to the UAE Armed Forces and is set to enter full rate production by mid-2022.
  • Selected for its uniquely adaptable platform, unmatched payload-to-weight ratio, and highly lauded maneuverability and ride quality, Flyer Defense will deliver its Flyer 72 vehicles to the UAE over a multiyear contract.
  • "We prioritize the user," said Flyer Defense Founder and CEO Oded Nechushtan.
  • The company has partnered with JWF Defense, LLC (JWF) to manufacture the Flyer 72 family of vehicles.

Exro Shifts to Virtual Presentation at CES

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir will provide a live virtual booth tour for CES registrants on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 10 AM PST.

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  • Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir will provide a live virtual booth tour for CES registrants on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 10 AM PST.
  • Exro's digital presence will feature exciting content including:
    Booth virtual tour: Registrants can experience a direct simulation of the Exro CES booth on-demand via video and images.
  • Live virtual booth tour with Exro CEO: On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 10 AM PST, Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir will provide CES registrants with a digital live tour of the booth.
  • Meetings with the Exro team: CES registrants are also invited to book personal meetings with Exro experts for individual booth tours.

Exro to Showcase Next-Generation EV Technology in Demonstration Vehicles for the First Time at CES 2022

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

At its booth, Exro will unveil three next-generation electric vehicle demonstrators that have been retrofitted with its Coil Driver technology to improve performance and versatility.

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  • At its booth, Exro will unveil three next-generation electric vehicle demonstrators that have been retrofitted with its Coil Driver technology to improve performance and versatility.
  • Several partners are already leveraging the technology including Linamar, Potencia Industrial, a European electric compact car company, SEA Electric, Zero Motorcycles and LAND Motorcycles.
  • The Exro-owned vehicle demonstrators will provide insight into how these three EVs can outperform their equivalents, simply by adding Exro technology inside.
  • "Exro is thrilled to exhibit this year at CES among some of the leading automotive brands," said Richard Meaux, COO at Exro.