Automotive industry

Fisker Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Corporate finance, Employee stock option, Options, GAAP, Henrik Fisker, Automotive industry, Industrial designers, Design, Financial statements
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 9:19pm

Fisker Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today.

Key Points: 
  • Fisker Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today.
  • The live audio webcast along with supplemental information will be accessible on the Companys Investor Relations website at https://investors.fiskerinc.com .
  • These non-GAAP financial measures differ from their directly comparable GAAP financial measures due to adjustments made to exclude stock-based compensation expense.
  • Therefore, both GAAP financial measures of Fisker's financial performance and the respective non-GAAP measures should be considered together.

Global Smart City Scorecard Report 2020: Crowd-powered Smart Cities, Open Data Dashboards, 'Digital First' Cities, Digital Health, Homes as Smart City Hubs

Cars, Motor vehicles, Smart city, SMart, Automotive industry, Emerging technologies, Smart grid
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:00pm

This research service identifies smart cities that are built with definitive smart city goals and have a high level of maturity.

Key Points: 
  • This research service identifies smart cities that are built with definitive smart city goals and have a high level of maturity.
  • The study includes a deep-dive analysis of 15 cities that currently have robust smart city development programs, clear smart city strategies, and are approaching smart city maturity excellence.
  • The main outcomes of this study include:
    Smart city scorecard analysis: Deep-dive analysis was conducted to demonstrate the top-15 cities with a clear smart city strategies and approaching smart city maturity excellence.
  • It also includes key trends and innovations in progress within the smart city movement of each smart city.

Honda Reports Production, Sales and Export Results in January, 2021

Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, City cars, Honda, Mini, Electric vehicles, Hatchbacks
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 6:27am

TOKYO, Feb 25, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2021.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Feb 25, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2021.
  • - Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in five months.
  • - Fit was the industry's tenth best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of January 2021 with sales of 5,889 units.
  • - N-BOX was the industry's top-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of January 2021 with sales of 16,369 units.

Terranet AB Demonstrates Ultra Fast VoxelFlow™ Sensor at STARTUP AUTOBAHN in joint Presentation with Mercedes-Benz

Mesh networking, TerraNet AB, TerraNet, Mercedes-Benz, Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Technology
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:00pm

Lund, Sweden, February 25, 2021 - Terranet AB (Terranet/the Company), (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B.ST), developers of advanced driver-assistance software that specifically addresses safety, successfully showcased its patented, ultra-fast VoxelFlow sensor technology at STARTUP AUTOBAHN yesterday, in a joint presentation with Mercedes-Benz.

Key Points: 
  • Lund, Sweden, February 25, 2021 - Terranet AB (Terranet/the Company), (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B.ST), developers of advanced driver-assistance software that specifically addresses safety, successfully showcased its patented, ultra-fast VoxelFlow sensor technology at STARTUP AUTOBAHN yesterday, in a joint presentation with Mercedes-Benz.
  • At STARTUP AUTOBAHN, Terranet displayed how its lightning-fast 3D technology, VoxelFlow potentially can scan an area with a radius of 40 meters around the vehicle and react in three milliseconds.
  • Through a project between Mercedes-Benz and Terranet, the VoxelFlow Sensor Data was fed into a safety map for Mercedes-Benzs navigation system LiveMap, which is updated in real-time.
  • Ultimately the partnership between Terranet and Daimler will drastically improve the overall navigation experience and make all our roads safer.

Gannex Announces U.S. IND Approval and Initiation of Global Development of THR-β Agonist ASC41 for NASH

Melissa Palmer, National Medical Products Administration, Gannex, Nash Motors, FASN, National Music Publishers Association, Cars, Automotive industry, China
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 12:30am

The U.S. IND approval enables the Company to initiate the clinical trials in the U.S., the biggest NASH market in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. IND approval enables the Company to initiate the clinical trials in the U.S., the biggest NASH market in the world.
  • In May 2020, the first IND of ASC41 for NASH indication was approved by China's National Medical Products Administration(NMPA).
  • (Details referring to press release: https://www.ascletis.com/news_detail/175/id/46,2.html )
    Melissa Palmer, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Gannex said, "ASC41 is now the second NASH program we moved into the global development, as Gannex received IND approval and Fast Track Designation for ASC42, an FXR agonist less than 5 months ago.
  • Gannex has an aggressive pipeline development program for NASH with three different targets, FASN, THR- and FXR, and is progressing at full speed with two global development programs and one China focused program. "

Hyundai Lands Seven Vehicles on Car and Driver Editors' Choice List for 2021

Hyundai Motor Company, Car and Driver, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Magazines
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 4:30pm

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors' Choice list representing this year's standard of excellence.

Key Points: 
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors' Choice list representing this year's standard of excellence.
  • The seven Hyundai products featured by Car and Driver on their annual Editors' Choice list showcases our commitment to delivering outstanding vehicles," said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Eligibility for the Car and Driver Editors' Choice list includes only vehicles that the Car and Driver staff has driven.
  • "This is the list of those we would recommend to our friends and family," said Sharon Silke Carty, editor-in-chief, Car and Driver.

REV Recreation Group Starts 2021 With Industry Awards And New Models

Camping, Motor vehicles, REV Group, Recreational vehicles, Fleetwood Enterprises, Automotive industry, Recreational vehicle, ElDorado National, Rev, Motorhome, Economy of the United States, Monaco Coach Corporation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 3:32pm

DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --REV Recreation Group (RRG), a manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and a subsidiary of REV Group, kicks off 2021 with industry awards, new models, and recent sales success at the Florida RV Trade Association's Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa.

Key Points: 
  • DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --REV Recreation Group (RRG), a manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and a subsidiary of REV Group, kicks off 2021 with industry awards, new models, and recent sales success at the Florida RV Trade Association's Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa.
  • Fleetwood RV is one of the most established brands in the industry with 70-plus years delivering travel experiences and life-long memories.
  • REV Recreation Group, Inc. (RRG) is a REV Group companyanda leading manufacturer of Class A Gas and Diesel recreational vehicle brands.
  • REV Group (REVG) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.

Peugeot e-208: Good Internal Design Decisions Do Not Compensate for Poor Voice UX, Finds Strategy Analytics

Software, Hardware, Automotive, Consulting, Professional services, Technology, General Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, UX, Peugeot, Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Companies
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 3:08pm

Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the 2020 Peugeot e-208 infotainment system and relevant HMI.

Key Points: 
  • Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the 2020 Peugeot e-208 infotainment system and relevant HMI.
  • Infotainment systems aboard up-market compact EVs have several unique requirements and Peugeot can be commended for several design decisions.
  • But good internal design decisions do not compensate for clumsy organization of sat nav features and an inflexible voice-recognition system.
  • The e-208s hardware design strategy is commendable, but its poor voice UX and haphazard digital UI will not win out in the long run.

Global and China Automotive Seat Motor Markets, 2020-2026

Industrial robotics, Companies, Industry economics), Economic taxonomy, Seats, Nidec, Denso, Car seat, Johnson Electric, Automotive industry, Head restraint
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 2:30pm

DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global and China Automotive Seat Motor Industry Report, 2020-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global and China Automotive Seat Motor Industry Report, 2020-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In the global market of automotive seat motors, Japanese players lead the pack and four out of the world's top eight seat motor tycoons are from Japan (Denso, Nidec, Mitsuba, and Mabuchi), holding market shares 45% together.
  • In 2019, Denso held a global share of 13.1% or so in the automotive seat motor market.
  • With about 35,000 contract workers in 23 countries, Johnson Electric is a global leading provider delivering total seat driving solutions for front/rear seat, seat tilt, height regulation, seat reclining, headrest regulation, lumbar support and seat haptic feedback.

Nano One Achieves TSX Venture 50 Recognition as a Top Performing Company and Kicks Off Busy Conference Schedule

Motor vehicles, Tata Nano, Nano, Automotive industry, Draft:Nano One Materials Corp
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 3:00pm

Nano One has secured up to $200,000 in available services over an expected 12-month period.

Key Points: 
  • Nano One has secured up to $200,000 in available services over an expected 12-month period.
  • Neither Native Ads nor any of its directors and officers own any securities of Nano One.
  • The processing technology enables lower cost feedstocks, simplifies production, and advances performance for a wide range of cathode materials.
  • Nano One's mission is to establish its patented technology as a leading platform for the global production of a new generation of battery materials.