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Samsung Electronics America has launched a cutting-edge pilot program to help enhance customer engagement within Chevron ExtraMile stations in San Diego, Millbrae, CA and Vancouver, WA. The pilot program will combine the high visual impact of 4K UHD Samsung Smart Signage Displays with a data-driven content strategy to attract and captivate in-store shoppers. The participating […]
Ford and Resideo Technologies announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the “EV-Home Power Partnership,” designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. The project will explore, test and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat […]
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to remotely control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars’ in-car infotainment systems. Conversely, they […]
Goodyear has unveiled the latest tire in its ElectricDrive family: The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2, an all-season electric vehicle (EV) tire enhanced with sustainable materials, improved rolling resistance and long-lasting tread life to maximize drivers’ EV performance. The new ElectricDrive 2 is the latest step in Goodyear’s sustainability maturity and contains at least 50% sustainable materials […]
Fisker, driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, recently opened its US flagship Lounge at The Grove in Los Angeles. The Fisker Lounge at The Grove, one of the most popular outdoor shopping and entertainment districts in Southern California, welcomed prospective customers to experience and test drive the […]
Enhancing customer connection across all touch points underpins INFINITI’s comprehensive refresh. Central to the update is a new global retail architecture design, along with an evolved logo and new multisensory experience. “The evolved look and feel uplifts INFINITI’s signature Total Ownership Experience and sets the scene for a bright new era,” said Asako Hoshino, Exec. […]
EV Range is working with LG Business Solutions, LSI Industries and Broadsign on an integrated solution including electric vehicle chargers and charger station management software, with digital signage and advertising options. The ChargeCast solution will help remove the complexities of integrating and managing chargers equipped with advertising displays. James Pfenning, Technical Sales Dir. at LG […]
Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable. The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging […]
Rove, a developer of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging centers, confirms plans to build six locations in Southern California. Focused on fast, smart, and reliable charging, each Rove will host 40 ultra-fast, direct-current fast chargers (DCFC), capable of reaching speeds up to 350 kW – making a full charge possible in as little as 15 […]
ZOA is looking to build on its success in the energy-drink field with a new marketing platform called “Fuel Something Bigger” that highlights everyday people. This summer’s program included new creative that aired across major streaming and digital channels, updated retail tools, sampling events and a bus tour. The platform, says Matt Stallman, Sr. Portfolio […]
Rivian has debuted what it calls a Space retail and experience center in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking District. The 5,000-sq. ft. location, Rivian’s first on the East Coast and only its second after a late 2021 opening in Venice Beach, CA, showcases not only its flagship R1T and R1S electric vehicles, available for test drives, as […]
Volvo Car Canada and Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, have opened North America’s first Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience (VRSE) facility, Volvo Cars Richmond, in Richmond, BC. The new 20,400 sq. ft. location reflects the brands’ shared commitment to sustainability: it is LEED-certified, runs on renewable energy sources, and includes a wide array of environmentally friendly […]
Electrify Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) festival, is gearing up for the 2023 season with a seven city tour. Kicking things off in Long Beach, CA and making its way around the country to San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, Seattle, Miami and concluding in Austin, TX, the festival showcases over 1 million […]
Bridgestone Americas showcased its latest products and solutions from its expansive Off-the-Road (OTR) construction and quarry portfolio at CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO) in Las Vegas. Held every three years, CONEXPO is the largest construction trade show in North America connecting professionals from every major construction and quarry sector. At CONEXPO 2023, Bridgestone spotlighted three key pillars of […]
Combining cutting-edge technology with a people-first mindset, evrdrive has transformed pre-owned vehicle shopping. Stepping into evrdrive’s Customer Experience Center (CXC), it’s clear that buying a pre-owned vehicle here will be an unexpected experience. Interactive screens make car shopping easy, and a large 3D hologram transports consumers into a tech-enabled wonderland. Comfortable booths are perfect for […]
F1 Arcade, the world’s first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience to put socializing at its core, is opening its first US location in Boston Seaport in March 2024. Combining social gaming with the thrills of Formula 1, as well as best-in-class food and drink offerings, the unique hospitality concept has set ambitious US expansion […]
Lucid Group has opened a new Studio location in the Seaport District in Boston, MA. Following the Boston location, another location will open at the Gate at Manhasset on Long Island, NY. These Studio openings will mark 26 Studio and service center locations open in North America. “Our Studios in Boston and Manhasset will increase […]
VinFast officially opened its first Canadian store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The VinFast Store network in Canada is part of VinFast’s go-to-market strategy, with a network of locations to build personalized relationships with Canadian customers. Designed to convey the “Future of Mobility” theme, VinFast Yorkdale is created with futuristic and minimalist design […]
The Detroit Auto Show returns for the first time in over three years, with the global debut of the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang®. Ford recently showcased electric and gas-powered vehicles, including F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, Bronco, Bronco Sport, and Maverick at the Detroit Auto Show. Attendees could ride in a Bronco SUV at the Built […]
Prestone wanted to display its new Prestone Max product by bringing the retail store to the trade show floor at the premier automotive product expo, AAPEX 2022. Prestone partnered with Hamilton Exhibits, Indianapolis, IN, to create an engaging retail environment positioning itself as an industry leader and educator. Hamilton wanted to transform an attendees’ event […]