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

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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.

Broad Arrow Announces Continued Expansion into the UK and EU with the Addition of Five New Team Members, including Veteran Car Specialists Joe Twyman and Robert Glover

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Joe joins Broad Arrow as Director and Head of UK and European Consignments following an eight-year tenure working with Gooding & Company.

Key Points: 
  • Joe joins Broad Arrow as Director and Head of UK and European Consignments following an eight-year tenure working with Gooding & Company.
  • Based in the UK with strong ties to Europe, Joe frequently travels to meet clients, attend events, and inspect cars.
  • Robert joins Broad Arrow Group as a consignment specialist with 20-plus years of experience within the collector car industry.
  • Prior to joining Broad Arrow, Matt developed a career background in the automotive industry, working for BMW and Land Rover.

Elite Town Car Services Houston Announces Limousine and Car Service for Travelers Searching for Premium Airport Transportation

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Houston, Texas, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Town Car Services Houston, a renowned limousine and Car service Houston company that ensures top-tier comfort, safety, and distinction for its clientele, is excited to announce that it has added an airport transportation service with a choice of luxury car or limousine pick-up to its suite of award-winning services in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • Houston, Texas, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Town Car Services Houston, a renowned limousine and Car service Houston company that ensures top-tier comfort, safety, and distinction for its clientele, is excited to announce that it has added an airport transportation service with a choice of luxury car or limousine pick-up to its suite of award-winning services in Houston.
  • “Elite Town Car Service is the premier choice for airport transportation in Houston,” said a spokesperson for Elite Town Car Services Houston.
  • By offering premier Limousine service in Houston airport with seasoned drivers, we offer trustworthy, smooth, and comfortable airport limousine service in Houston.”
    Beyond airport services, Elite Town Car Services Houston also specializes in corporate transportation, offering executive car services for business needs, including employee transport to airports or meetings that are delivered at distance-based prices to ensure a cost-effective yet premium service.
  • Whether a frequent traveler or someone who requires occasional transportation services, Elite Town Car Services Houston is available to make every journey enjoyable.

Semilux International Ltd. Launches Strategic R&D Collaboration Program on Solid-State Automotive LiDAR Module to Explore the Frontier in Autonomous Driving Technology

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Sponsored by the National Science and Technology Council in Taiwan, the Program is at the forefront of R&D and application of the Optical Phased Array (“OPA”), a key area of LiDAR technology which is expected to transform the autonomous driving industry.

Key Points: 
  • Sponsored by the National Science and Technology Council in Taiwan, the Program is at the forefront of R&D and application of the Optical Phased Array (“OPA”), a key area of LiDAR technology which is expected to transform the autonomous driving industry.
  • The Program is designed to overcome the weakness in the current OPA technology for solid-state automotive LiDAR module.
  • The Company plans to complete the Program by 2025 and divides it into three phases in the process as follows.
  • Experts from National Chung Hsing University, Turing Drive, and Industrial Technology Research Institute also participate in this program.

New Inside the Archives UVIP Tour Offers a Glimpse Into the Work of the Graceland Archives Department

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Launching May 1, the all-new Inside the Graceland Archives Ultimate VIP Tour will give guests a glimpse into the archival work that goes on behind-the-scenes at the home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Key Points: 
  • Launching May 1, the all-new Inside the Graceland Archives Ultimate VIP Tour will give guests a glimpse into the archival work that goes on behind-the-scenes at the home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403607399/en/
    Inside the Graceland Archives Ultimate VIP Tour Memphis, Tennessee (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Graceland Archives is home to more than 1.5 million artifacts and is one of the most extensive collections of any single entertainer.
  • The Graceland Archives Department works diligently to preserve Elvis’ history through the collections of artifacts, documents, audio/visual and photographs.
  • A limited number of Inside the Graceland Archives UVIP Tours will be offered daily.

Global Advanced Carbon Materials Market Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F: Significant Growth in Aerospace & Defense Sector, Driven by Rising Demand for Lightweight Materials - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The Advanced Carbon Materials Market is projected to showcase substantial growth in the upcoming decade due to the intensifying demand for high-performance materials in various industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, and energy.

Key Points: 
  • The Advanced Carbon Materials Market is projected to showcase substantial growth in the upcoming decade due to the intensifying demand for high-performance materials in various industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, and energy.
  • The versatility and adaptability of advanced carbon materials are fueling a trend where customization is key.
  • The global drive towards sustainability and efforts to diminish carbon footprints have been major catalysts propelling the advanced carbon materials market.
  • The industry is tasked with circumventing the high production costs associated with advanced carbon materials, which can limit broader market access.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to GLS Auto Select Receivables Trust 2024-2

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes (five tranches) issued by GLS Auto Select Receivables Trust 2024-2 ("GSAR 2024-2"), an auto loan ABS transaction.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes (five tranches) issued by GLS Auto Select Receivables Trust 2024-2 ("GSAR 2024-2"), an auto loan ABS transaction.
  • GSAR 2024-2 represents the fourth near prime term ABS securitization for Global Lending Services LLC ("GLS" or the "Company"), and the second of 2024.
  • Since 2014, the Company has also issued 26 securitizations under their GCAR program, collateralized by mostly subprime auto loans.
  • KBRA considered its operation review of GLS, as well as periodic due diligence calls with GLS.

Toyoda Gosei’s High-Pressure Hydrogen Tank to be Used on Passenger Ship

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282)’s high-pressure hydrogen tanks are being used on a passenger ship* powered by hydrogen and other environmentally-friendly energy.

Key Points: 
  • Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282)’s high-pressure hydrogen tanks are being used on a passenger ship* powered by hydrogen and other environmentally-friendly energy.
  • These large hydrogen tanks employ the hydrogen storage technology developed by Toyoda Gosei and Toyota Motor Corporation for the MIRAI fuel cell vehicle, which previously have used mainly on trucks and other commercial vehicles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401821382/en/
    Large high-pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire)
    The use of hydrogen is promising for all forms of mobility, from automobiles to motorcycles, vessels, and railways.
  • * The HANARIA passenger vessel is equipped with both hydrogen fuel cells and biodiesel fueled generators.

Global Industrial Gearbox Industry Outlook & Forecast Report 2024-2028: Emerging Wind Power Industry, Increasing Fertilizer Production, and Advances in Technology Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The "Global Industrial Gearbox Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Industrial Gearbox Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global industrial gearbox market is experiencing gradual growth due to the increasing emphasis on replacing conventional energy sources with renewable alternatives, particularly in the wind power sector.
  • The helical industrial gearbox segment dominated the global industrial gearbox market share in 2022.
  • Furthermore, the planetary industrial gearbox segment is the fastest-growing segment of the global industry during the forecast period.

Data I/O Announces Fireside Chat Hosted by Equity Research Analyst Dave Marsh of Singular Research

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mr. Ambrose was interviewed by guest host Dave Marsh, Equity Research Analyst at Singular Research, with the discussion focusing on Onshoring/Near Shoring Trends & China-Plus 1.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Ambrose was interviewed by guest host Dave Marsh, Equity Research Analyst at Singular Research, with the discussion focusing on Onshoring/Near Shoring Trends & China-Plus 1.
  • The websites and online platforms of each fireside chat series event hosts may carry the interviews on the respective publication date.
  • Mr. Marsh primarily writes research on industrial technology companies for Singular Research, an independent research firm that offers equity research services to institutional investors.
  • **Equity research analyst with coverage of Data I/O Corp. as of the date of this press release.