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Holley Performance Brands Appoints Two New Vice Presidents Focused on Accelerating Strategic Growth Across Key Performance Aftermarket Verticals

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Automotive, General Automotive, Marketing, Automotive Manufacturing, Communications, Manufacturing, Performance & Special Interest, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Cloud, Firestone, CRM, Volkswagen Group, Growth, SUV, Safety, Nike, News, Digital, Overalls, Adobe Experience Cloud, Multimedia, Volkswagen Group of America, Risk management

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the addition of two new senior leaders who will focus on enhancing the customer experience across Holley’s portfolio of iconic brands.

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  • Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the addition of two new senior leaders who will focus on enhancing the customer experience across Holley’s portfolio of iconic brands.
  • “Charlie and Will are dynamic leaders with deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket, and we’re confident that their leadership will help us identify new opportunities for growth.
  • As vice president of digital, data and CRM, he will develop and execute strategies aimed at achieving growth through digital channels.
  • “The Holley name is synonymous with performance and the company is known for putting enthusiasts first,” said Robbins.

Range Energy Announces $23.5 Million in New Financing to Accelerate On-Road Decarbonization with Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Technology, Trucking, Other Energy, Transport, Utilities, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Hardware, OEM, Multimedia, Investment, General partnership, Skin, Heel, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group of America, Range, Pressure, Renewable energy

Range Energy (Range), the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, today announced $23.5 million in new funding led by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures , with participation from UP.Partners , R7 , and Yamaha Motor Ventures .

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  • Range Energy (Range), the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, today announced $23.5 million in new funding led by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures , with participation from UP.Partners , R7 , and Yamaha Motor Ventures .
  • Range will use this fresh capital to accelerate its work on customer pilot programs in parallel with advancing towards full-scale production of its electric powered trailers, which are essential to the decarbonization of commercial fleets under pressure to meet emerging emissions reduction targets.
  • Today’s additional financing brings Range’s total funding to $31.5M inclusive of the company’s $8M seed financing .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228744525/en/
    Range Energy's electric powered commercial trailer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Commercial-led innovation is material for achieving the electrification of on-road transportation.

Neil Diamond’s “I Am… I Said” Featured in Volkswagen’s “An American Love Story” Extended Cut in Advance of Super Bowl LVIII Advertisement

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Sports, Entertainment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, General Automotive, Automotive, General Entertainment, Football, Celebrity, TV and Radio, Marketing, Music, Advertising, Communications, Diamond, Big Game, Creativity, Adweek, Volkswagen, Beetle, Social media, Atlas, American Love, History, CBS, Love, Multimedia, Senior, ECD, Volkswagen Group of America, Univision, VW, Customer experience, Atmosphere, Film industry

A 60-second version will air during the third quarter of the game on CBS, and the Spanish-language broadcast will be on Univision.

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  • A 60-second version will air during the third quarter of the game on CBS, and the Spanish-language broadcast will be on Univision.
  • Volkswagen is also taking the unique approach of delivering this “love letter” to current owners through the myVW App.
  • All teasers, and the director’s cut, are available online at the 75th Anniversary page of vw.com.
  • Following Sunday’s game, a 60-second version of “An American Love Story” will be available online, including Instagram, as part of the brand’s 75th Anniversary social media campaign.

Volkswagen debuts "An American Love Story" extended cut in advance of Super Bowl LVIII advertisement

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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"An American Love Story" is set to Neil Diamond's impassioned 1971 hit "I Am… I Said."

Key Points: 
  • "An American Love Story" is set to Neil Diamond's impassioned 1971 hit "I Am… I Said."
  • Volkswagen is also taking the unique approach of delivering this "love letter" to current owners through the myVW App.
  • All teasers, and the extended cut, are available online at the 75th Anniversary page of vw.com .
  • Following Sunday's game, a 60-second version of "An American Love Story" will be available online, including Instagram, as part of the brand's 75th Anniversary social media campaign.

Innoviz Strengthens Board of Directors with Industry Executives to Support Next Chapter of Growth as a Global Automotive LiDAR Leader

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
RFI, Entrepreneurship, Lidar, Volvo, Car, Executive, TEL, Volkswagen Group of America, General Motors, Mitsubishi Motors Europe, JENOPTIK, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Engineering, Growth, RFQ, Mitsubishi Group, Management

The diverse skills and experience that Stefan and Alexander bring to Innoviz will be valuable as we strive to become a market leader in automotive LiDAR in 2024 and beyond."

Key Points: 
  • The diverse skills and experience that Stefan and Alexander bring to Innoviz will be valuable as we strive to become a market leader in automotive LiDAR in 2024 and beyond."
  • "Safe and reliable Level 3 autonomous driving requires the use of automotive LiDAR and powerful perception software," said Mr. Jacoby.
  • Alexander von Witzleben has extensive experience in high volume manufacturing and global operations in automotive, industrial and consumer end markets.
  • With these appointments, Innoviz will have a total of nine directors with a global footprint encompassing Europe, the United States and the Middle East.

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors brands to implement the North American Charging Standard in future electric vehicles

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Future Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout electric vehicles to use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, starting in 2025

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  • Future Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout electric vehicles to use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, starting in 2025
    Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles to access the Tesla Supercharger network, starting in 2025
    ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors today announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025.
  • To enable existing customers with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charging port to access the Tesla Supercharger network—which would greatly expand charging provider choice—the brands are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles.
  • This has the potential to expand customer charging access to more than 15,000 Superchargers.
  • “This is great news for our electric vehicle customers in the North American Region,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America.

Sion Power Adds Automotive Veteran Stefan Jacoby as Chairman of the Board

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Technology, Batteries, Other Energy, Other Automotive, Other Technology, Vehicle Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Hardware, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group of America, Lithium, Pedigree, General Motors, Amateur radio international operation, EVS

Sion Power Corporation , a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles (EV), announces the addition of Stefan Jacoby as Chairman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • Sion Power Corporation , a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles (EV), announces the addition of Stefan Jacoby as Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Jacoby has more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry and has been involved in the transformative move to autonomous and electrified vehicles.
  • “The addition of Stefan as our new Chairman is as testament of our commitment towards advancement into the automotive sector.
  • Stefan’s rich knowledge and automotive pedigree will better position our company to meet industry needs,” said Tracy Kelley, CEO of Sion Power.

MASTERING THE NEW ECONOMY: WORLD LEADERS AND DECISION-MAKERS GATHER AT WORLD STRATEGIC FORUM IN MIAMI

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Strategic Forum (WSF) is set to convene more than 80 high-profile CEOs, former heads of state and industry experts on November 6th-7th at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami. This year's edition is held under the theme of 'Mastering the New Economy', examining the strategies and solutions needed to thrive in an ever-evolving economic landscape, and is hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) and the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU).

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  • "We are honored to welcome such an esteemed group of leaders and decision makers at this year's World Strategic Forum," said Nicholas Rémillard, CEO of the IEFA.
  • This year's program will address various topics such as the most pressing economic challenges, sports and entertainment, alternative investments, sustainable development, technology, infrastructure, legacy planning and more.
  • Those attending in-person at the Biltmore Hotel will have opportunities to network with speakers, partners, and other attendees throughout the conference.
  • The IEFA Network App and event platform will provide virtual attendees the chance to watch live conversations, while offering opportunities to connect online with other participants.

Environmental Partner Rachel Saltzman Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Washington

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Washington, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Saltzman , an experienced environmental attorney who served as a top legal advisor for global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s nationally recognized environmental practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Saltzman , an experienced environmental attorney who served as a top legal advisor for global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s nationally recognized environmental practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.
    “Rachel brings to the firm an extensive and impressive background advising on a range of complex matters, including development of environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs, environmental enforcement defense, site cleanup and waste management and product compliance issues,” said Deidre Duncan , leader of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s environmental practice.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”
    At VWGoA, Saltzman held the position of Senior Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability.
  • In that capacity, Saltzman led a cross-disciplinary team that was responsible for spearheading a new approach to sustainability management, while also overseeing the company’s ongoing environmental and occupational safety compliance efforts.
  • With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.

Timed Agenda Release - Reuters: Automotive USA 2023

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Group, Reuters, SVP, Automotive industry, Senior, Noise, General Motors, Management

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2023) - We are amid automotive's greatest decade of transformation.

Key Points: 
  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2023) - We are amid automotive's greatest decade of transformation.
  • Technological advances are happening at lightspeed, the great shift to electric is well underway, we have unprecedented supply chain and pricing issues alongside a customer with ever evolving expectations.
  • Here to help you cut through the noise is the just-released, timed agenda for Reuters Events: Automotive USA (November 8-9, Detroit).
  • We are bringing together the key decision makers and visionaries who are setting the path to a brighter future in automotive.