Motorcycles

DAS Technology Acquires 3 Birds, Expands CDXP SaaS Technology Solutions & Increases Network to over 9,200 Retailers

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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DAS Technology, the largest automotive Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP) technology company, has acquired the assets of 3 Birds, a leading CDXP™ technology company that delivers SaaS-based marketing, analytics, and consumer engagement solutions.

Key Points: 
  • DAS Technology, the largest automotive Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP) technology company, has acquired the assets of 3 Birds, a leading CDXP™ technology company that delivers SaaS-based marketing, analytics, and consumer engagement solutions.
  • The acquisition makes DAS Technology the largest CDXP™ provider in the automotive and specialty vehicle markets, serving over 9,200 retailers, partners, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
  • “We are excited to add 3 Birds’ technology to our suite of SaaS solutions,” said Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of DAS Technology.
  • As part of the DAS Technology family, we will further enhance ROI for dealers and OEMs worldwide.”
    The 3 Birds acquisition is the 9th merger and acquisition for DAS Technology.

LiveWire Group, Inc. Appoints Karim Donnez as CEO

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, General Automotive, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Motorcycles, Refinery, Livewire, BRP, Business development, Transformation, HEC, Donnez, Energy, MBA, ParisTech, Harley-Davidson, President's Management Advisory Board, Master of Science, SVP, NYSE, Rio Tinto, Accenture, Management

LiveWire Group, Inc. (“LiveWire”) (NYSE: LVWR), today announced the appointment of Karim Donnez as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective June 12, 2023.

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  • LiveWire Group, Inc. (“LiveWire”) (NYSE: LVWR), today announced the appointment of Karim Donnez as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective June 12, 2023.
  • Donnez will succeed current CEO Jochen Zeitz who, having served as CEO for an agreed period, will remain as Chairman of LiveWire Group, Inc.
    Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO, LiveWire, and Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson, said: “Having successfully stood-up LiveWire as a brand and listed the Company on the NYSE, I’m excited to pass the baton to Karim and to welcome him as LiveWire’s new CEO, following an extensive global search process.
  • Karim is an entrepreneurial business leader with a demonstrable track record of driving transformational growth through both strategy development and implementation.
  • Donnez holds an MSc in Engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech and an MBA from HEC Montréal.

Global Motorcycle Infotainment System Market Report 2023: Players Include Harley-Davidson, Honda Motor, Polaris Industries and Sena Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Motorcycle infotainment system provides both the entertainment and information to rider while riding a motorcycle.

Key Points: 
  • Motorcycle infotainment system provides both the entertainment and information to rider while riding a motorcycle.
  • Motorcycle infotainment system is an integration of multimedia and driver assisting technologies in a single module.
  • Thus, increased dependency on technology coupled with rising need for continuous connectivity is driving the growth prospects of the motorcycle infotainment system market worldwide.
  • On the other hand, distraction caused due to the infotainment systems can be a serious safety concern, which may acts as a challenge for the growth of the motorcycle infotainment system market.

Gamma Technologies and Proventia Join Forces to Accelerate Battery Development Through a Holistic Battery Simulation Platform

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Motorcycles, Fleet Management, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, EV, Electric Vehicles, Aftermarket, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, General Automotive, Partnership, GT, Multimedia, Mining, Rail transport

Gamma Technologies (GT) and Proventia announced they have aligned to develop state-of-the-art battery and system models based on industry best practices.

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  • Gamma Technologies (GT) and Proventia announced they have aligned to develop state-of-the-art battery and system models based on industry best practices.
  • This partnership will help to guide and accelerate the development of Proventia’s battery products portfolio specialized in non-road mobile machines.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230529005160/en/
    Proventia ePRO500+ LTO Battery Pack (Photo: Proventia)
    By leveraging Gamma Technologies’ environment for battery solutions, Proventia continues to innovate and thus maintain its leadership position in the market and expand the impact of their solutions’ portfolio.
  • “The industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, requiring us to act fast and decisively to meet the net zero ambitions,” stated Chris Walsh, CRO of Gamma Technologies.

GlobalPlatform Launches Initiative to Shape Future of Automotive Security

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Technology, Automotive, Security, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Data Management, Motorcycles, Consumer Electronics, Society, Car, International Automotive Task Force, Organization, SAE, Automotive engineering, Memorandum of understanding, Ecosystem, API, Forum, Transport, Automotive industry, Medical device

GlobalPlatform’s automotive initiative will optimize and accelerate the deployment of secure components, trusted digital architecture, security APIs, and security lifecycle management within the automotive sector.

Key Points: 
  • GlobalPlatform’s automotive initiative will optimize and accelerate the deployment of secure components, trusted digital architecture, security APIs, and security lifecycle management within the automotive sector.
  • This initiative is being led by a dedicated Automotive Task Force to foster the alignment of GlobalPlatform technologies with automotive use cases.
  • GlobalPlatform has also partnered with automotive standards organizations and formed the Cybersecurity Vehicle Forum to unite the automotive ecosystem in optimizing cybersecurity for vehicles.
  • GlobalPlatform welcomes existing and new member contributions in developing the next generation of automotive security standards and invites the automotive ecosystem to participate in the Cybersecurity Vehicle Forum.

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Key Executive Appointments

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today, three executive appointments to its U.S. leadership team.

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  • Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today, three executive appointments to its U.S. leadership team.
  • Lee served two executive roles at luxury automotive brand Cadillac, including Global Brand Director of BOOK by Cadillac and Director of Brand Marketing during her six year tenure.
  • Previously responsible for Sales Vans, Heike Scheuble is promoted to Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans USA.
  • Jee-Seop Kim was appointed as Head of Customer Services of Mercedes-Benz USA, succeeding Dianna du Preez, who retired from MBUSA earlier this year.

An electric vehicle battery for all seasons: New electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries performs well in frigid regions and seasons

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Many owners of electric vehicles worry about how effective their battery will be in very cold weather.

Key Points: 
  • Many owners of electric vehicles worry about how effective their battery will be in very cold weather.
  • In current lithium-ion batteries , the main problem is that the electrolyte is a liquid that begins to freeze at sub-zero temperatures.
  • This condition severely limits the effectiveness of charging electric vehicles in cold regions and seasons.
  • This anti-freeze electrolyte shows promise of working for not only batteries in electric vehicles, but also in energy storage for electric grids and consumer electronics like computers and phones.

RumbleOn Appoints Steven J. Pully to its Board of Directors

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) (“RumbleOn” or “the Company”), the nation's first technology-based powersports platform, today announced the appointment of Mr. Steven J. Pully to its Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective May 11, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) (“RumbleOn” or “the Company”), the nation's first technology-based powersports platform, today announced the appointment of Mr. Steven J. Pully to its Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective May 11, 2023.
  • Mr. Pully is an experienced board member, investment banker, restructuring professional and corporate executive.
  • Mr. Pully’s appointment follows a number of corporate governance enhancements recently implemented by the RumbleOn Board to bolster its diversity and expertise.
  • Mr. Pully was proposed as a nominee by shareholders and former Board members, Bill Coulter and Mark Tkach, and he replaces Peter Levy, who recently resigned from the Board.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Selects Blue Yonder to Digitally Transform Supply Chain Planning Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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That’s why Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A ., a leading powersports manufacturer, has selected to digitally transform its supply chain with Blue Yonder .

Key Points: 
  • That’s why Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A ., a leading powersports manufacturer, has selected to digitally transform its supply chain with Blue Yonder .
  • The company will implement Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based, integrated Supply Chain Planning solutions and Control Tower on Luminate® Platform to improve demand forecasting, advance supply planning, optimize inventory, and enable end-to-end visibility and supplier collaboration.
  • These capabilities will empower Kawasaki to become more agile, responsive, and move towards a best-in-class, demand-driven supply chain.
  • With Blue Yonder, Kawasaki will be able to:
    Establish a best-in-class, demand-driven dynamic replenishment process that greatly improves dealer service levels.

RumbleOn, Inc. Announces Date of 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) (“RumbleOn” or the "Company"), the nation's first technology-based powersports platform, today announced that the Company will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) (“RumbleOn” or the "Company"), the nation's first technology-based powersports platform, today announced that the Company will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Friday, July 14, 2023.
  • Further information regarding the Annual Meeting will be set forth in the proxy statement and other proxy materials for the Annual Meeting.
  • RumbleOn intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the Annual Meeting.
  • RUMBLEON STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ ANY PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.