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Strike Motor Opens Purchase of Blockchain Motorcycle

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strike Motor, a Chicago, Illinois based electric vehicle company, today announced that it is now taking deposits for the purchase of the Founder's Edition model of its electric motorcycle.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strike Motor, a Chicago, Illinois based electric vehicle company, today announced that it is now taking deposits for the purchase of the Founder's Edition model of its electric motorcycle.
  • Not only do the motorcycles come with traditional Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) but they also come with cryptographically secure ownership tokens that are registered on the Solana blockchain.
  • This has several benefits including the ability to track motorbikes globally, theft prevention, and blockchain transfer of motorbike ownership.
  • "At Strike Motor, we are not afraid to take on hard problems and we are not afraid to tackle them in a radical way.

All-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Unveiled With Class-shattering Unlimited Battery-electric Range

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • All-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger's battery electric vehicle technology delivers the industry's best combination of range, towing and payload
    All-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger capable of:
    663 horsepower and 615 lb.-ft. of torque
    Towing up to 14,000 lbs.
  • and payload of up to 2,625 pounds
    The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger debuts today with a class-shattering targeted range of up to 690 miles.
  • "With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck," said Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis.
  • The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger features a unique blend of exterior styling that incorporates the new themes seen in the Ram 1500 gas-powered truck and the Ram 1500 REV all-electric vehicle.

Clark Hill & Irwin IP Announce Federal Court Finding on Eleanor Car, Denice Halicki Owns the Copyrights and Trademarks to Gone in 60 Seconds Movie Trilogy and All Merchandising Rights to Eleanor Car as She Appears in the Remake

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Friday, November 3, 2023

As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.

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  • As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.
  • Denice Halicki has three Official Eleanor Licensee that restore, build and sell Official Eleanor cars: “Fusion Motors”, “Eleanor Garage” and “Brand New Eleanor”.
  • Carroll Shelby had nothing to do with Gone in 60 Seconds or Eleanor car from the Remake.
  • The Eleanor car character’s demand and popularity are greater than ever.” Denice Halicki
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Anyline Debuts AI-Enabled Analytics Platform for Digitally Captured Data That Helps Take 270 Million Dangerous Tires Off the Road

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Anyline , a global leader in mobile data capture and data insights, has launched its Tire & Vehicle Analytics platform, which delivers real-time, actionable insights for automotive service providers, fleet operators and OEMs.

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  • Anyline , a global leader in mobile data capture and data insights, has launched its Tire & Vehicle Analytics platform, which delivers real-time, actionable insights for automotive service providers, fleet operators and OEMs.
  • Anyline software is already used by leading automotive companies to digitize data from hundreds of millions of vehicles every year.
  • “Digitally collecting data from vehicles and tires provides huge value for individuals, auto retailers, service centers and fleet managers,” says Lukas Kinigadner, CEO and co-founder, Anyline.
  • It also helps garages alert their customers if a tire or vehicle is subject to recall, or if maintenance is required.

AutoNation Launches AutoNationParts.com

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's most admired automotive retailer, today announced the official launch of AutoNationParts.com, a new eCommerce website enabling Customers to purchase high-quality automotive parts and accessories at competitive prices, shipped directly to their homes.

Key Points: 
  • As the lifecycle of vehicle ownership grows, AutoNation wants to continue to be there for our Customers who take pride in doing their own maintenance, repairs, and customizations."
  • With more than 300 locations in 20 states and more than 24,000 Associates, AutoNation has sold and serviced more than 14 million vehicles.
  • From buying and selling vehicles to providing on-site and mobile repair services and online parts sales for the DIY mechanic, AutoNation delivers a Customer experience unmatched in the automotive industry.
  • Power Dealers of Excellence, AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail business by establishing a new standard for excellence in sales and service and pioneering industry-leading programs around transparent pricing and financing.

Revv emerges from stealth to diagnose advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for automotive repair shops

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Revv’s platform leverages AI to help mechanics and service technicians easily diagnose hard-to-identify issues with a car's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), boosting shop revenue and ensuring safety for drivers.

Key Points: 
  • Revv’s platform leverages AI to help mechanics and service technicians easily diagnose hard-to-identify issues with a car's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), boosting shop revenue and ensuring safety for drivers.
  • Yet according to Revv’s data, 60% of repair estimates by auto repair shops don’t include ADAS repairs, meaning essential fixes aren’t being made.
  • This makes it a potential safety hazard for customers and a missed revenue-generating opportunity for shops.
  • Streamlined workflows: RevvADAS integrates with shops’ existing systems to easily identify necessary ADAS calibrations from repair estimates.

Survey finds majority of Canadians feel unsafe in their communities as the auto theft crisis continues to accelerate in the first half of 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Furthermore, according to a recent survey, the continued rise in auto theft is having a significant impact on Canadians' sense of safety.

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  • Furthermore, according to a recent survey, the continued rise in auto theft is having a significant impact on Canadians' sense of safety.
  • "Canadians expect to see a collaborative approach to combatting this crisis," said Bryan Gast, VP of Investigative Services at Équité Association.
  • "There is however more that can be done to address the auto theft crisis in the short-term.
  • Équité Association's First Half of 2023 Auto Theft Trend Report is now available online.

NWTN's New Energy Vehicle Rabdan One Officially Recognized with "Made in the Emirates" Mark

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The first three characters of the Vehicle Identification Number ("VIN") make up the WMI.

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  • The first three characters of the Vehicle Identification Number ("VIN") make up the WMI.
  • These characters reflect the manufacturer and identify the country of manufacture, and ultimately set NWTN as an automaker apart from other manufacturers.
  • As a result, NWTN can now label its products as "Made in the Emirates" – Rabdan One being the first new energy vehicle with this mark in the UAE.
  • The "Made in the Emirates" mark was launched by the MoIAT as a new quality mark for UAE-made products.

PAVE Receives Overall Fleet Management Company of The Year Award by AutoTech Breakthrough

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PAVE, the world's most advanced automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced it has been named Overall Fleet Management Company Of The Year in the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards conducted by AutoTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global automotive and transportation technology markets today. This year's program attracted more than 1,600 nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.

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  • We're pleased to be in this years' AutoTech Breakthrough Winners' Circle," said Brian Steinhauser, co-CEO, PAVE.
  • "From optimizing fleet management, to improving customer experience and vehicle safety, PAVE can help optimize your fleet's performance while reducing maintenance expenses.
  • "PAVE has truly transformed the vehicle inspection," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough Awards.
  • We're thrilled to recognize PAVE as Overall Fleet Management Company of the Year for all their inspection solutions.

Lotlinx Named Auto Dealership Technology of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

PETERBOROUGH, N.H., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotlinx, the auto industry's leading VIN-specific data solution for inventory management, has been named "Auto Dealership Technology of the Year" by AutoTech Breakthrough.

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  • PETERBOROUGH, N.H., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotlinx , the auto industry's leading VIN-specific data solution for inventory management, has been named "Auto Dealership Technology of the Year" by AutoTech Breakthrough .
  • Using predictive technology, Lotlinx helps dealers customize inventory and target marketing spend to sell more cars at higher margins.
  • It's an honor to be named Auto Dealership Techology of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough," said Len Short, chairman and CEO at Lotlinx.
  • AutoTech Breakthrough is a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global automotive and transportation technology markets today.