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US Commercial Vehicle Market Grew 14 percent in 2023, according to S&P Global Mobility

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Source: S&P Global Mobility US commercial vehicle registration data, 2022-2023

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  • Source: S&P Global Mobility US commercial vehicle registration data, 2022-2023
    Alternative fuel vehicles, electric and hybrid powertrains are popular options for light-duty commercial vehicles while compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric are becoming popular alternative options for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
  • Electric cargo vans continue to trend in last-mile delivery applications, especially with fleets such as Amazon, Walmart, Penske, and FedEx.
  • There were more than 14,000 EV cargo vans registered in 2023, according to the analysis, led by substantial growth from Rivian.
  • In addition, electric pickup launches expected from Chevrolet and Ram should contribute to the EV and electrified vehicle sales boom.

[INVNT GROUP]™ and MSM Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Global Marketing Power of Talent and Brands across Motorsport Industry

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

New York, NY, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ and MSM, the global talent and motorsport agency announce a strategic business partnership offering best-in-class marketing and commercial solutions for talent, brands, and events across motorsports, entertainment and beyond.

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  • New York, NY, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ and MSM, the global talent and motorsport agency announce a strategic business partnership offering best-in-class marketing and commercial solutions for talent, brands, and events across motorsports, entertainment and beyond.
  • MSM specializes in identifying, nurturing, and supporting partnerships for brands and racing talent, providing lifelong value across every facet of the motorsport industry.
  • [INVNT GROUP] was recently named Best Global Media Agency by Autocar for the 2023 Automotive Marcomm Awards.
  • Our global [INVNT GROUP] team strategically leads brands and organizations towards the next frontiers of engagement and community building, activating impactful campaigns at scale.

Autocar is the first OEM to integrate Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ™ into its Always Up Display

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

We congratulate Autocar on becoming the first OEM to integrate our Blue iQ technology into its Always Up display, which means drivers can now view a vehicles information all in one dashboard, said Ian MacDonald, Hexagon Agilitys Vice President of North American Sales.

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  • We congratulate Autocar on becoming the first OEM to integrate our Blue iQ technology into its Always Up display, which means drivers can now view a vehicles information all in one dashboard, said Ian MacDonald, Hexagon Agilitys Vice President of North American Sales.
  • Hexagon Agility is committed to helping its customers make the transition to clean fuels; recognizing reliability and cost savings are mission-critical for fleet operations.
  • Together, Autocar and Hexagon Agility are paving the path towards decarbonizing our transportation through use of RNG/CNG.
  • Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles and gas transportation solutions.

Vanguard selects Nuvei as payment partner to accelerate their business

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Nuveis end-to-end payment solutions accessed through a single integration supports Vanguards entire business-to-business payment processing needs as they grow.

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  • Nuveis end-to-end payment solutions accessed through a single integration supports Vanguards entire business-to-business payment processing needs as they grow.
  • Nuvei is helping Vanguard optimize levels of interchange credit card processing rates and fees.
  • The digitalization of payments has become a business priority across our industry, which often has complex operational structures and payment processes built on older technology, said Will Blue, CFO of Vanguard Truck Centers.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Nuvei Chair and CEO Philip Fayer said: With our payment technology expertise, we help Vanguard increase acceptance rates.

TEMSA showcases its two electric vehicles in France

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ADANA, Turkey, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEMSA, which continues to operate under the Sabancı Holding and PPF Group cooperation, continues to be at the forefront of Europe's electrification. TEMSA attended Autocar EXPO, one of the most significant events in France in its industry, after launching the LD SB E, the first intercity electric bus created by a European manufacturer, at the Hannover IAA Transportation Fair last month. TEMSA showcased its MD9 electriCITY, which is already on European roads, and LD SB E, the youngest member of its electric vehicle portfolio, at its stand. TEMSA also offered the participants with the experience of LD SB Plus test drive.

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  • TEMSA attended Autocar EXPO, one of the most significant events in France in its industry, after launching the LD SB E, the first intercity electric bus created by a European manufacturer, at the Hannover IAA Transportation Fair last month.
  • TEMSA showcased its MD9 electriCITY, which is already on European roads, and LD SB E, the youngest member of its electric vehicle portfolio, at its stand.
  • TEMSA also offered the participants with the experience of LD SB Plus test drive.
  • Like all of our other electric vehicles, the two that we debuted at Autocar Expo also have battery packs that were designed, developed and manufactured by TEMSA.

TEMSA showcases its two electric vehicles in France

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ADANA, Turkey, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEMSA, which continues to operate under the Sabancı Holding and PPF Group cooperation, continues to be at the forefront of Europe's electrification. TEMSA attended Autocar EXPO, one of the most significant events in France in its industry, after launching the LD SB E, the first intercity electric bus created by a European manufacturer, at the Hannover IAA Transportation Fair last month. TEMSA showcased its MD9 electriCITY, which is already on European roads, and LD SB E, the youngest member of its electric vehicle portfolio, at its stand. TEMSA also offered the participants with the experience of LD SB Plus test drive.

Key Points: 
  • TEMSA attended Autocar EXPO, one of the most significant events in France in its industry, after launching the LD SB E, the first intercity electric bus created by a European manufacturer, at the Hannover IAA Transportation Fair last month.
  • TEMSA showcased its MD9 electriCITY, which is already on European roads, and LD SB E, the youngest member of its electric vehicle portfolio, at its stand.
  • TEMSA also offered the participants with the experience of LD SB Plus test drive.
  • Like all of our other electric vehicles, the two that we debuted at Autocar Expo also have battery packs that were designed, developed and manufactured by TEMSA.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung named as the 'Visionary of the Year' at Newsweek's World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Award

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The World's Greatest Auto Disruptors 2022 program has evolved from Newsweek America's 50 Greatest Disruptors a list of visionaries, innovators and pioneers introduced in 2021.

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  • The World's Greatest Auto Disruptors 2022 program has evolved from Newsweek America's 50 Greatest Disruptors a list of visionaries, innovators and pioneers introduced in 2021.
  • Newsweek recognized Chung for his significant role in the rise of Hyundai and Kia in the global automotive industry.
  • Receiving the award, Executive Chair Chung said: "On behalf of everyone at Hyundai Motor Group, I would like to thank Newsweek for these three prestigious awards.
  • He was inaugurated as Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group in October 2020.

GWM Hit a New Record in 2021 with 15% Sales Growth

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Under the challenging conditions of the global pandemic, GWM has still seen surging sales growth.

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  • Under the challenging conditions of the global pandemic, GWM has still seen surging sales growth.
  • As a single brand, HAVAL was still the top seller of GWM in 2021, with annual sales of more than 770,000 units, and cumulative global sales of more than 7 million units.
  • GWM POER and WINGLE became co-drivers for GWM pickup's sales, resulting in total cumulative global sales of 2 million units.
  • Based on such outstanding sales performance, in 2022, GWM's HAVAL, ORA, TANK and other brands will continue to launch products featuring different styles to continuously keep sales growth momentum.

GWM Hit a New Record in 2021 with 15% Sales Growth

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Under the challenging conditions of the global pandemic, GWM has still seen surging sales growth.

Key Points: 
  • Under the challenging conditions of the global pandemic, GWM has still seen surging sales growth.
  • As a single brand, HAVAL was still the top seller of GWM in 2021, with annual sales of more than 770,000 units, and cumulative global sales of more than 7 million units.
  • GWM POER and WINGLE became co-drivers for GWM pickup's sales, resulting in total cumulative global sales of 2 million units.
  • According to statistics, GWM sold 136,953 new energy vehicles, contributing 10.7% to its total sales.

Spikes Asia Announces Full Jury Line-Up for 2022

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Singapore, Dec 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia has today announced the full jury line-up of industry leaders set to judge the Spikes Asia Awards, Asia Pacific's most prestigious creative communications accolade.

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  • Singapore, Dec 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia has today announced the full jury line-up of industry leaders set to judge the Spikes Asia Awards, Asia Pacific's most prestigious creative communications accolade.
  • Philip Thomas, Chairman, Spikes Asia, said, "This formidable line-up of jury members represents the dynamism and diversity of the APAC creative community and the evolution of the Spikes Asia Awards.
  • 'Spikes Asia x Campaign Asia: The Experience' is also set to return from 1-3 March 2022. and more information on the hybrid event will be released shortly.
  • For queries on Spikes Asia Awards, please send an email to [email protected]
    For queries on the Young Spikes Competitions and Spikes Asia Academy, please email: [email protected]