Toyota

Thor Equities Group Chairman, Joe Sitt, Makes Guest Appearance on Bloomberg Markets to Discuss Inflation, Electric Vehicles, and More

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Aston, Sitt, Government, CPI, Denso, Risk, Gold, Bloomberg Markets, Anxiety, Ferrari, Toyota, Autobahn, Thor, Fear, Cryptocurrency

On Bloomberg Markets, Joe Sitt was asked about the competition among luxury retailers for properties, which he believes “tend to move cyclically with their stock prices and businesses”.

Key Points: 
  • On Bloomberg Markets, Joe Sitt was asked about the competition among luxury retailers for properties, which he believes “tend to move cyclically with their stock prices and businesses”.
  • Finally, and most remarkably, Joe Sitt discussed electric vehicles, range anxiety, and the Electreon stock which increased 400% since he first mentioned the company on Bloomberg Markets one year prior.
  • Governments across the world are prioritizing electric roads and the company won government issued tenders for electric roads in France, Sweden, Germany, Israel, Norway and China.
  • Thor became interested in the company due to the real estate aspect of parking lots and the solution to difficulties of individual recharging.

Tim Lamb Group Brokers Sale of Metro Toyota in Brook Park, Ohio to Victory Automotive Group

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Organization, Maple Leaf Foods, City, Sale, Toyota, Tim Lamb, Family, Metro, Automotive industry

Steve Corle of the Tim Lamb Group represented both family-owned agencies in the transaction that closed on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Steve Corle of the Tim Lamb Group represented both family-owned agencies in the transaction that closed on Monday, March 18, 2024.
  • Victory Automotive Group represents fourteen of the best automotive brands including eleven Toyota locations with three of those stores located in Ohio.
  • Tim Lamb Group has worked closely with Victory Automotive Group and continues to facilitate deals with their team.
  • “I am honored to have assisted both families with this sale and appreciate the trust they put in the Tim Lamb Group,” stated Steve Corle, Director at the Tim Lamb Group.

OWN.CANCER campaign announces $250K+ donation match to help make new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre among world’s best

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Friends, Calgary Wranglers, University, Reconciliation Bridge, University of Calgary, City, Research, Cancer, Hope, Toyota, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Flames, Arthur Child, Family, Calgary Tower, Calgary Roughnecks

All funds raised will move the OWN.CANCER campaign one step closer to its $250 million fundraising goal for the Arthur J.E.

Key Points: 
  • All funds raised will move the OWN.CANCER campaign one step closer to its $250 million fundraising goal for the Arthur J.E.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, one of the largest cancer centres in North America set to open in fall 2024.
  • The Arthur Child will be a global hub for cutting-edge cancer research and treatment, transforming cancer care for generations to come.
  • “We are truly grateful for the generosity of the Mid Southern Alberta Dealers to make this matching campaign possible,” says Heather Culbert, OWN.CANCER campaign co-chair.

UNCF Celebrates Tremendous Success of the National 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala, Raising Over $2M to Support HBCUs

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Alaska Airlines, Target, University, Keepers, Coca-Cola, Education, U.S. Bancorp, Howard University, Bank, UNCF, Human, Social responsibility, Toyota, Student, Biology, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Chemistry, JPMorgan Chase, ExxonMobil, Oaktree Capital Management, General Motors, Delta Air Lines

UNCF awarded its first National Alumni of the Year Award to Dr. Rubye Taylor-Drake for her invaluable work in helping to support UNCF’s National Alumni Council .

Key Points: 
  • UNCF awarded its first National Alumni of the Year Award to Dr. Rubye Taylor-Drake for her invaluable work in helping to support UNCF’s National Alumni Council .
  • The 80th anniversary “A Mind Is...” Gala featured captivating entertainment that added to the excitement of the evening.
  • "We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown at our 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is...” Gala," said Dr. Lomax.
  • “UNCF is grateful to all the sponsors, donors and attendees who made the 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is...” Gala a resounding success.

Battelle Delivers Up-Armored Ford Expeditions to U.S. Department of State

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Research, Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Defense, Security, Science, Government Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Science, Department of Defence, Certification, Organization, Government, Denial-of-service attack, Security Service, DSS, Exploration, United, Ford Motor Company, Ford, Toyota, Ford Expedition, Expedition, Operation, Diplomatics, Feedback

Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.

Key Points: 
  • Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.
  • Battelle upgraded the Expeditions with armor and technology to meet specific protection mission requirements while leaving the original showroom appearance.
  • Battelle is also producing 229 up-armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200s for DoS that will be delivered within the next 15 months.
  • “We are really proud of these vehicles,” said Battelle Ground Systems Senior Program Manager Jim LaBine.

CarGurus Study Reveals Shifting Consumer Preferences as Automotive Landscape Evolves and Costs Remain Elevated

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Steps, EV, EVS, Electric vehicle, Data, Ford, Toyota, Marketing, Behavior, BMW, Generation Z, GfK, Gen, Car, Online shopping

For a complete picture of the buy/sell journey, the survey also considered sentiment after the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • For a complete picture of the buy/sell journey, the survey also considered sentiment after the transaction.
  • Vehicle reliability and costs were more important to consumers compared to prior years.
  • However, purchase rates among respondents remain low, with 8% reporting an EV purchase (up from 5% a year prior).
  • The study included a survey of 3,185 past-four-month auto purchasers/sellers of new or used automobiles: n=3,012 opt-in sample and n=173 CarGurus CRM sample.

THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES ANNOUNCES FIRST WEEK-LONG ENTERTAINMENT ARTS AND ILLUSTRATION INDUSTRY IMMERSION EVENT

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the first Industry EXPOsion week-long immersion event.

Key Points: 
  • Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the first Industry EXPOsion week-long immersion event.
  • CCS invites industry professionals interested in visual storytelling, animation, gaming, illustration, 3D asset creation, concept art and motion graphics to an exclusive showcase featuring exceptional talents of Entertainment Arts and Illustration students.
  • Over 200 CCS students will participate and over 120 CCS students will present their creative reels and portfolios.
  • The illustration course options form pathways in visual development, publishing, fashion lifestyle and licensing, comics and sequential, or gallery artist.

Special Needs Network Secures Over $1 Million in Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Mental Health Initiative

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
BIPOC, Depression, California Department, Disability, Latinx, Grammatical mood, Autism spectrum, Disability studies, African Americans, Anxiety, Toyota, DHCS, SNN, Spectrum, Nursing

This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.

Key Points: 
  • This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.
  • Furthermore, SNN has received a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Health Services (DHCS) as part of the California Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH) initiative, dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for youth.
  • This funding will bolster SNN's efforts to deliver culturally competent, anti-racist behavioral health services right in the communities that need them ymost.
  • Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit grassroots 501(c)(3) organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.

The State of Secrets Sprawl 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Cloud, Synthetic media, DMCA, Google Cloud, Education, Organization, OpenAI, Prevalence, Incidence, Risk, Research, Python Package Index, Toyota, AWS, Generative, GitHub, Cloudflare, API, Privacy, Secrecy, Finance, Mobile phone

PARIS and BOSTON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GitGuardian, the world leader in automated secrets detection, launched today its 2024 edition of the State of Secrets Sprawl report. The study —the most comprehensive research on exposed secrets in public GitHub— reveals that 12.8M new secrets occurrences were leaked publicly on GitHub in 2023, +28% compared to 2022. Remarkably, the incidence of publicly exposed secrets has quadrupled since the company started reporting in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • State of Secrets Sprawl Report Reveals 12.8M New Secrets Occurrences Detected in 2023; Up 28% From 2022
    The study reveals a concerning trend: more than 90% of the secrets remain valid 5 days after being leaked
    PARIS and BOSTON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GitGuardian , the world leader in automated secrets detection, launched today its 2024 edition of the State of Secrets Sprawl report.
  • In 2023 alone, over 1 million valid occurrences of Google API secrets, 250,000 Google Cloud secrets, and 140,000 AWS secrets were detected.
  • Download the State of Secrets Sprawl 2024 report here.
  • Lastly, the report provides a set of valuable recommendations for organizations committed to tackling secrets sprawl.

Maniv Announces Third Early-stage Venture Fund of $140m to Accelerate the Decarbonization and Digitization of Global Transportation

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mining, Minerals, Sustainability, Other Automotive, Public Policy, Government, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Fleet Management, Other Defense, Other Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Fintech, Defense, Environment, Food, Beverage, Technology, Retail, Business, Other Professional Services, State, Local, Finance, EV, Shell, Bipi Island, GHG, Jaguar Land Rover, General partnership, Circular, Ferrovial, WEX, AI, Insurance, Kolors, Private sector, Enterprise mobility management, BNP Paribas, Investment, Plastic, Atmosphere, Valeo, Movement, Paulo, Toyota, ITT Inc., Silicon, RCI Banque, Renewable energy

Investing since 2016, Maniv was among the first institutional investors to articulate a global, early-stage investment strategy focused on the intersection between mobility, transportation and energy.

Key Points: 
  • Investing since 2016, Maniv was among the first institutional investors to articulate a global, early-stage investment strategy focused on the intersection between mobility, transportation and energy.
  • Simultaneously, the market-driven decarbonization of transportation – representing as much as one quarter of global GHG emissions – is at an inflection point.
  • Maniv’s third fund is backed by institutional capital, high-net-worth individuals, and a consortium of industry leaders at the forefront of the transportation sector.
  • “Our third fund builds on two decades in the trenches of the global mobility ecosystem,” said Michael Granoff, the firm’s Managing Partner.