Performance & Special Interest

Humanetics Announces a Deeper Collaboration with Ansys to Enhance Human Safety

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Humanetics is a leading provider of physical and digital human safety systems and sensor technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Humanetics is a leading provider of physical and digital human safety systems and sensor technologies.
  • Building on an existing partnership, the two companies will together strengthen the human safety engineering ecosystem and help propel the industry forward by marrying physical and virtual safety solutions with digital twins.
  • Humanetics’ digital models of ATDs are highly complementary to, and frequently used with Ansys’ LS-DYNA crash test solution.
  • “This partnership with Ansys will jointly enable us to further unleash new levels of innovation in the human safety ecosystem.

Attorney Amy Witherite Warns: First Responders in Texas Should Be Concerned About Autonomous Trucks

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 22, 2024

2024 is the year many companies are promising to place tractor-trailers on Texas highways without a driver in the cab.

Key Points: 
  • 2024 is the year many companies are promising to place tractor-trailers on Texas highways without a driver in the cab.
  • Attorney Amy Witherite, an expert in trucking safety, warns that these 80,000-pound vehicles may pose a special danger to first responders.
  • Using a fire engine to protect first responders at accident scenes is a widespread practice.
  • This year there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68% as compared to 55% in 2022.

Faraday Future Completes Nearly 1,600 OTA Upgrades and Product Enhancements on its FF 91 2.0, Including Many New Features Based on User R&D Co-Creation Feedback

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 22, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240121693268/en/
    Faraday Future Completes Nearly 1,600 OTA Upgrades and Product Enhancements on its FF 91 2.0, Including Many New Features Based on User R&D Co-Creation Feedback.
  • These OTA upgrades significantly enhance the interaction between the user’s smartphone and their vehicle, making functions more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • The new vehicle-control features of the FF 91 2.0 allow simultaneous or individual control of each door on the vehicle.
  • Users can preorder an FF 91 2.0 vehicle via the FF Intelligent App or through ff.com:

Castrol® Kicks Off 125th Anniversary by Becoming “Official Motor Oil of Barrett-Jackson,” Including Barrett-Jackson Cup January 20-28, 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024

To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .
  • About Castrol: Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers.
  • Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors.
  • Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.

Allison Transmission Awarded $83.3 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army Abrams Tank Modernization and Tank Production for Abrams User Nations

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118522676/en/
    Allison Transmission will deliver upgraded and new X1100 cross-drive transmissions throughout 2024 to meet performance demands of the Abrams tank.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Allison is proud to be part of the world’s premier main battle tank supporting the U.S. Army and our close partners.
  • Allison will deliver upgraded and new transmissions to meet performance demands of the Abrams tank.
  • The Abrams tank has seen numerous upgrades and enhancements that provide the crew with the world’s most capable tank.

Digital to driveway: Nissan’s longstanding link to video games

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024

So, it’s perhaps no surprise that Nissan has been a regular car brand in the video game space for decades.

Key Points: 
  • So, it’s perhaps no surprise that Nissan has been a regular car brand in the video game space for decades.
  • One of the earliest examples of a driving video game came in 1976 through a partnership with Bally Manufacturing.
  • The purpose of the partnership was twofold: to enhance the SUVs’ personality and character, and to communicate important information without distracting the user – just like sounds do in the best video games.
  • Much like the greatest video game developers, Nissan is constantly innovating to deliver the latest technology to customers.

Holley Names Philip Dobbs Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Philip Dobbs has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Philip Dobbs has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118076151/en/
    “Philip is a dynamic marketing leader with three decades of experience stewarding and shaping various iconic consumer brands,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holley.
  • He will also be responsible for management of the Holley customer engagement center, third-party marketplaces, and the company’s direct-to-consumer business.
  • Previously, Dobbs was Chief Marketing Officer at Bridgestone Americas where he led the company’s integrated marketing efforts for more than 11 years.

Allison Transmission Announces Ratification of New Labor Agreement with the UAW

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Allison Transmission announced today that a new collective bargaining agreement with the International United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 933 has been ratified.

Key Points: 
  • Allison Transmission announced today that a new collective bargaining agreement with the International United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 933 has been ratified.
  • The contract covers approximately 1,600 UAW-represented employees at Allison facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a four-year duration, expiring on November 14, 2027.
  • “This milestone represents the culmination of dedicated efforts from both our organization and the UAW Local 933, demonstrating our more than 80 years of shared commitment to the well-being of our employees and the success of our company,” said David Graziosi, Allison Transmission Chairman and CEO.
  • “We believe that this agreement not only reflects our shared values but also paves the way for a strong future of continued growth.”

Blue Bird Receives Record Order of 180 Electric School Buses

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has received the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district in its history.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has received the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district in its history.
  • Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric, zero-emission school buses through their local Blue Bird dealer, A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116715215/en/
    Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered a record 180 electric, zero-emission school buses from Blue Bird Corporation, including 150 All American (pictured here) and 30 Vision model buses.
  • (Image provided by Los Angeles Unified School District)
    LAUSD already operates twenty-six Blue Bird electric school buses in its fleet.

Driverso: An Innovative Experience of Luxury Car Rental Expands Its Business in the EMEA Area

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Driverso's digital soul is supported by a state-of-the-art website and an app with an intuitive interface.

Key Points: 
  • Driverso's digital soul is supported by a state-of-the-art website and an app with an intuitive interface.
  • Driverso offers a unique experience of secure mobility, assured also by the payment system, which is only made through the main circuits.
  • “Driverso,” says the Managing Director Pierluigi Galassetti, “was created to elevate the current market trends by providing a top customer experience through digital assets and innovative services.
  • Our digital platform redefines the classical rental procedure by offering a unique purchase process all over Europe.”
    Driverso is an online luxury car rental booking platform born from the experience of its two founders Pierluigi Galassetti and Saverio Castellaneta.