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Ford to Lead America’s Shift to Electric Vehicles with New Mega Campus in Tennessee and Twin Battery Plants in Kentucky; $11.4B Investment to Create 11,000 Jobs and Power New Lineup of Advanced EVs

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Twin battery plants on the site are intended to supply Fords North American assembly plants with locally assembled batteries for powering next-generation electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

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  • Twin battery plants on the site are intended to supply Fords North American assembly plants with locally assembled batteries for powering next-generation electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
  • This is a transformative moment where Ford will lead Americas transition to electric vehicles and usher in a new era of clean, carbon-neutral manufacturing, said Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford.
  • Reimagining how electric vehicles and the batteries that power them are designed, manufactured and recycled, Ford is creating an all-new electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.
  • This will enable Ford to lead in the race to bring dependable, affordable and advanced electric vehicles to even more Americans.

Polaris Schedules Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, and will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. central time on the same day to discuss the results.

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  • Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, and will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. central time on the same day to discuss the results.
  • A slide presentation and webcast link will be posted on the Polaris Investor Relations website at ir.polaris.com .
  • Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments, and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts.
  • Polaris presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.

Driverbase Combines Over 175,000 Ratings to Report Best Car Brand Rankings

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The Driverbase Best Car Brand Rankings analyzed ratings from over 175,000 car owners representing all major makes and models in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The Driverbase Best Car Brand Rankings analyzed ratings from over 175,000 car owners representing all major makes and models in the United States.
  • Drivers can now find out which cars are delivering the best customer experiences and learn how their current vehicle brand ranks.
  • The best car ratings are an independent survey of ownership satisfaction for all cars, SUVs and trucks in the United States.
  • Brand ratings are based on the average of all car model ratings.

National Carwash Solutions to Acquire Zep Vehicle Care

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Monday, September 27, 2021

National Carwash Solutions (NCS), the worlds premier provider of end-to-end car wash systems, services, and solutions, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zep Vehicle Care (ZVC) from Zep, Inc. ZVCs offerings will enhance NCS chemicals brands, helping advance its mission to provide customers industry-leading complete car wash solutions and services.

Key Points: 
  • National Carwash Solutions (NCS), the worlds premier provider of end-to-end car wash systems, services, and solutions, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zep Vehicle Care (ZVC) from Zep, Inc. ZVCs offerings will enhance NCS chemicals brands, helping advance its mission to provide customers industry-leading complete car wash solutions and services.
  • We are thrilled to welcome the Zep Vehicle Care team to NCS, said Mike Gillen, CEO of NCS.
  • National Carwash Solutions is a leading full-service fluids and systems provider to the vehicle care industry, serving car wash operators for more than 45 years, and washing millions of vehicles every year.
  • Zep Vehicle Care, headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, is a leading provider of commercial car wash chemical and water reclamation solutions.

Global Driving Simulator Market Research Report (2021 to 2026) - by Application, Vehicle Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 27, 2021

What is the market size and forecast of the Global Driving Simulator Market?

Key Points: 
  • What is the market size and forecast of the Global Driving Simulator Market?
  • Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Driving Simulator Market?
  • What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Driving Simulator Market?
  • What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Driving Simulator Market?

KGC Korea Officially Launches High-performance M4s 4POT Brake Kit

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Monday, September 27, 2021

KGC Korea ( www.ikgc.com ), an automotive parts supplier specializing in brakes, announced that it has officially launched a high-performance front-wheel brake kit with M4s, the new 4P calipers.

Key Points: 
  • KGC Korea ( www.ikgc.com ), an automotive parts supplier specializing in brakes, announced that it has officially launched a high-performance front-wheel brake kit with M4s, the new 4P calipers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005338/en/
    KGC Korea launched and started the official mass-production of a high-performance M4s 4POT Brake Kit.
  • 4POT Brake Kit is a big brake kit that is applied to the front wheel of a passenger automobile or SUV with a wheel size of 18 inches or larger to upgrade the braking performance.
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    KGC 4POT Brake Kit is a big brake kit that is applied to the front wheel of a passenger automobile or SUV with a wheel size of 18 inches or larger to upgrade the braking performance.

CDK Global to Host Inaugural CDK Connect Conference on Oct. 6

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Monday, September 27, 2021

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, will host its inaugural industry conference, CDK Connect , virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. CT.

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  • CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, will host its inaugural industry conference, CDK Connect , virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. CT.
  • CDK Connect attendees will experience visionary insights from CDK leadership, industry experts and customers; energetic breakout sessions with a range of perspectives and viewpoints; and exclusive previews of industry-changing technology releases from CDK.
  • Following the keynote, attendees can join live breakout sessions to connect with experts on topics, including:
    For more information, and to register for CDK Connect, click here .
  • CDK Global (NASDAQ: CDK) is a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries.

Global Driving Simulator Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The entire data is shared between IoT-connected cars and is uploaded wirelessly to a cloud system to be analyzed and used for improving automation.

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  • The entire data is shared between IoT-connected cars and is uploaded wirelessly to a cloud system to be analyzed and used for improving automation.
  • For instance,
    In March 2021, Volvo Group has signed an agreement with NVIDIA to jointly develop the decision-making system of autonomous commercial vehicles and machines.
  • Utilizing NVIDIA's end-to-end artificial intelligence platform for training, simulation, and in-vehicle computing, the resulting system will be designed to handle fully autonomous driving on public roads and highways safely.
  • In January 2021, General Motors announced they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.

U-Haul Offers Its Team Life-Changing Financial Wellness Benefit

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Monday, September 27, 2021

U-Haul International is empowering its team members to take control of their personal finances by offering Ramsey Solutions SmartDollar as a financial wellness benefit.

Key Points: 
  • U-Haul International is empowering its team members to take control of their personal finances by offering Ramsey Solutions SmartDollar as a financial wellness benefit.
  • New data indicates full- and part-time team members that are active in SmartDollar have achieved a reported financial turnaround of $2.9 million in debt paid off and money saved.
  • Our team members are telling us this program is helping to relieve financial stress on their families, which is great to hear.
  • SmartDollar is an employee financial wellness program from Ramsey Solutions and Dave Ramsey that helps break the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living.

Robert H. Lee Appointed New CEO and President of Automotive Technologies Continental North America Following Samir Salman Retirement

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) Lee will take over as the new Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Technologies Continental North America on January 1, 2022.

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  • Robert (Bob) Lee will take over as the new Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Technologies Continental North America on January 1, 2022.
  • Lee will also remain President of Continental North America with responsibility for leading customer, governmental and other external relationships across the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210924005409/en/
    Samir Salman, CEO, Continental North America, announced his retirement after 27 years of outstanding service and leadership.
  • Lee first joined Continental in 2014 as the president and CEO of Continental Automotive Korea, where he led overall operations in the country.