Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai bring in 2021 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration

Emaar celebrates togetherness with New Year’s messages from all over the world screened on Burj Khalifa

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has celebrated New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks, animation, laser and light to ring in 2021. The dazzling display celebrated the theme of ‘togetherness’, the UAE’s success and achievements, and paid tribute to the frontline heroes of 2020.

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Emaar celebrates togetherness with New Year’s messages from all over the world screened on Burj Khalifa

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has celebrated New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks, animation, laser and light to ring in 2021. The dazzling display celebrated the theme of ‘togetherness’, the UAE’s success and achievements, and paid tribute to the frontline heroes of 2020.

Emaar celebrated New Year’s Eve in Dubai with a spectacular fireworks, animation, laser and light to ring in 2021. The dazzling display celebrated the theme of ‘togetherness’, the UAE’s success and achievements, and paid tribute to the frontline heroes of 2020. In an Emaar first, the Burj Khalifa shared New Year’s Eve celebrations from around the world and invited global audiences to join virtually through a partnership with Zoom and live streams on YouTube and other social media channels.

The breathtaking fireworks display, perfectly timed to the show on the facade of the Burj Khalifa, was complemented by dazzling lights and lasers, all synchronised to The Dubai Fountain show, leaving global watchers enthralled both on and offline.

Commenting on the spectacular New Year’s Eve in Downtown Dubai, Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, said: «Emaar is proud to celebrate world class experiences and this year, despite the challenges we have all faced as a global community, was no different. In a theme that celebrated togetherness and paid tribute to the heroes of 2020, we sent a message of hope to everyone around the world. In the spirit of the UAE’s courageous and wise leadership, we will continue to follow their lead and look forward to 2021 with optimism and excitement.»

In an Emaar first, the Burj Khalifa shared New Year’s Eve celebrations from around the world and invited global audiences to join virtually through a partnership with Zoom and live streams on YouTube and other social media channels.

Emaar and government authorities overcame huge challenges in hosting a largescale event during a pandemic. With the help of widespread disinfection measures and innovative social distancing measures to ensure the health and safety of New Year’s Eve guests, the seamless event was an example of great team effort. The success of the night would not have been possible without the support of the leadership of the UAE, Dubai authorities, the Supreme Committee for COVID-19 Crisis Management, Dubai Police, all members of the Events Security Committee, Emaar contractors, suppliers and volunteers, and the Emaar team.

The experience can be re-watched online on Emaar’s social media channels. Burj Khalifa will show Emaar NYE 2021 nightly until January 7 and will feature a new laser & light show until March 31st.

 

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Dealers Get ShopSmartAutos GeoFencing for Test Drives and Be Backs

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ShopSmartAutos has proven its ability to provide leads that convert higher and is priced at a fraction of the NADA average delivery data. The company provided complimentary continued training, Dealertrack, and a dashboard that follows performance. The addition of Geofencing was based on Founder and CTO, Richie Bello projecting the next need of the dealer: «It’s important to work the shoppers that get away from us. We…

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ShopSmartAutos has proven its ability to provide leads that convert higher and is priced at a fraction of the NADA average delivery data. The company provided complimentary continued training, Dealertrack, and a dashboard that follows performance. The addition of Geofencing was based on Founder and CTO, Richie Bello projecting the next need of the dealer: «It’s important to work the shoppers that get away from us. We knew that we had to follow the leads that have abandoned the initial opportunity and reach them with personal messages from the dealership,» said Bello. The company will also offer this at no additional cost, when a dealer is active. Program activity is also a unique opportunity for the dealers, as there are no long-term agreements, subscription fees or upload fees. The company only sells its VIN specific leads in units of 100 at a time. The search engine has over 6 million vehicles on the site with consumers engaging by the thousands daily. The dealer simply agrees to get started, purchases one unit or more and gets all the complimentary services to support them.

Geo-fencing is not a new solution for dealers who want to reach a population in their DMA. ShopSmartAutos’s program differs as it specifically targets a shopper that has engaged with a dealer’s specific inventory. What happens to that consumer? ShopSmartAutos continues to follow the consumers that they provide, as those shoppers originated with ShopSmartAutos. They are Geofenced by text should they go to another dealer in their DMA, heralding the dealer’s custom message. Dealers have responded positively to the addition, adding it to all the complimentary support ShopSmartAutos provides to improve the conversion and keep down the overall cost of deli. The Geofencing program is geared to offer a test drive and/or be back.

The NADA analytics show reduced performance on traditional and social media since the impact of COVID 19 restrictions. Digital retail has taken center stage for some time now, but a mandatory digital retail program should be in place to remain profitable and viable in today’s marketplace. Automotive is recognized for its early use of digital marketing and remains ahead of other industries. «Forward thinkers are never interested in how things are doing in the present, except for the analytics to support where we go to next,» continued Bello.

ShopSmartAutos is performance-based and pledges to beat third-party providers.

ShopSmartAutos.com teamed up with Cox Automotive, partnering with the best in automotive technologies and dealer solutions. To find out more on the programs available in your market, go to info@shopsmartautos.com.

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Luxury Vehicle Service Coupons Available in Scottsdale, Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local luxury vehicle dealership Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has a wide array of service deals and coupons available to drivers in the Scottsdale area. Customers who are interested in keeping their vehicle in its best condition are encouraged to provide their vehicle with regular maintenance in order to ensure it remains at peak performance. The expert team at Mercedes-Benz of <span…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local luxury vehicle dealership Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has a wide array of service deals and coupons available to drivers in the Scottsdale area. Customers who are interested in keeping their vehicle in its best condition are encouraged to provide their vehicle with regular maintenance in order to ensure it remains at peak performance. The expert team at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale can assist in this endeavor by providing quality vehicle service at fair prices.

This Mercedes-Benz dealer offers a free, full detail and sanitization of the interior of a vehicle with the purchase of the Service B package. This package includes regular vehicle maintenance drivers already need to maintain, including motor oil replacements, tire checks, fluid level checks and tire rotations.

Other service coupons include $50 per axle off a front or rear brake pad replacement as well as $50 off the Service A package. For full details of the deals at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, shoppers can visit its website.

Shoppers who are interested in taking advantage of these vehicle deals are encouraged to act soon, as the current coupons expire on January 4 of 2021. Those who are interested in utilizing these coupons can schedule a service appointment at 480-845-0013 or by using the schedule service page on the dealership’s website. Once the appointment is made, drivers can drop off their vehicle at 4725 North Scottsdale Road and utilize the dealership’s customer lounge or loaner vehicle while their car is in the shop.

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Volkswagen Sign then Drive Event at Dirito Brothers Volkswagen

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Walnut Creek dealership, Dirito Brothers Volkswagen, is participating in the Volkswagen Sign then Drive Event. This unique opportunity entices shoppers from the area who are searching for a quick and easy way to lease their next vehicle.

Included in the Volkswagen Sign then Drive Event are four main points. This event allows shoppers to lease their vehicle without a down payment, without a security…

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Walnut Creek dealership, Dirito Brothers Volkswagen, is participating in the Volkswagen Sign then Drive Event. This unique opportunity entices shoppers from the area who are searching for a quick and easy way to lease their next vehicle.

Included in the Volkswagen Sign then Drive Event are four main points. This event allows shoppers to lease their vehicle without a down payment, without a security deposit, without a first month’s lease payment, and with no money due at signing.

Some of the models included in this event are the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas. First-time shoppers find this is a solid way to lease their first vehicle without the hassle of collecting a large down payment. This ensures the Walnut Creek community has access to reliable vehicles at an affordable price.

Shoppers who are interested in taking advantage of this unique opportunity are encouraged to contact the dealership today, as this event won’t last long. Any person who is interested in learning more about this event or the models available at Dirito Bros Volkswagen is encouraged to go to the dealership’s website at http://www.diritovw.com or contact a sales representative at 833-805-7433. Shoppers can also find additional information about the available models on the dealership’s website. Any person who wishes to take their future vehicle for a test drive can find the dealership at 2020 North Main Street in Walnut Creek.

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Kyle Ritola, Dirito Bros Volkswagen, 877-478-2279, Kyleritola@dirito.com

 

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Local Stockton, California, Dealership Offers an All-Online Shopping Experience

STOCKTON, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Stockton dealership, Stockton Hyundai, offers an all-online shopping experience. Customers can find new Hyundai models for sale at this…

STOCKTON, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Stockton dealership, Stockton Hyundai, offers an all-online shopping experience. Customers can find new Hyundai models for sale at this local dealership and go through the car-buying experience all on their home computers. This online shopping experience is not exclusive to the new models at this dealership. Rather, all customers who are searching for a new, used or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle can take advantage of this convenient way of shopping as they step into the new year.

This online shopping experience includes figuring out the vehicle payments, vehicle terms, trade-in values and even credit through an online tool used by this dealership. Stockton Hyundai also has contactless delivery test drives for their models as well.

There are a variety of models available at Stockton Hyundai, including the ever-popular Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Palisade and even all-electric models such as the Hyundai Ioniq and hybrid models like the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Each of these models can also be found on the inventory page at Stockton Hyundai.

Shoppers who are interested in learning more about the available models at Stockton Hyundai are encouraged to visit the dealership’s website at http://www.stocktonhyundai.com. The dealership also has many knowledgeable sales representatives who would be more than happy to answer any automotive questions. These sales representatives can be contacted by calling 209-227-1081.

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Joey Gonzalez, Stockton Hyundai, 209-662-6400, joey@stocktonhyundai.com

 

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Local Ardmore, Oklahoma, Hyundai Dealership Has Vehicle Deals for the 2020 and 2021 Hyundai Tucson

ARDMORE, Okla., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shoppers interested in finding their future SUV in Ardmore are encouraged to check out the Holiday Sales Event happening at local dealership Carter County Hyundai. These vehicle deals will only last for the holiday season, so any driver interested in utilizing these vehicle savings for the 2020 or 2021 Hyundai Tucson are encouraged to contact the dealership sooner rather than later.

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ARDMORE, Okla., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shoppers interested in finding their future SUV in Ardmore are encouraged to check out the Holiday Sales Event happening at local dealership Carter County Hyundai. These vehicle deals will only last for the holiday season, so any driver interested in utilizing these vehicle savings for the 2020 or 2021 Hyundai Tucson are encouraged to contact the dealership sooner rather than later.

Drivers in the Ardmore area can find both the 2020 and the 2021 Hyundai Tucson available for 0% APR for 72 months. Shoppers can also find included in these vehicle deals complimentary vehicle maintenance from the dealership for 3 years or up to 36,000 miles. Shoppers who would like to research the Hyundai Tucson further can find research pages and blogs on the dealership’s website. There, customers can also find the available Hyundai Tucson models listed on the inventory page, as well as other Hyundai models currently available at Carter County Hyundai.

Additional information about this sales event and the models available can be found on the dealership’s website at http://www.cartercountyhyundai.com. Customers who are interested in finding their future vehicle by using this holiday sales event should contact Carter County Hyundai today. Those who wish to speak with a sales representative can call 580-319-4949 or show up in person at 616 Holiday Drive in Ardmore, OK.

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Camron Murphy, Carter County Hyundai, 207-989-6400, camron@cartercountyhyundai.com

 

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Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Inventory Options Available Near Los Angeles

LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Plug-in hybrids or PHEVs are becoming popular options among new car buyers, especially in the Los Angeles area. Toyota of Lancaster has added new Toyota PHEV options into its inventory. Hybrid car shoppers looking for a plug-in option can find a solution at Toyota of Lancaster.

The advantages of a PHEV over a traditional hybrid comes down to…

LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Plug-in hybrids or PHEVs are becoming popular options among new car buyers, especially in the Los Angeles area. Toyota of Lancaster has added new Toyota PHEV options into its inventory. Hybrid car shoppers looking for a plug-in option can find a solution at Toyota of Lancaster.

The advantages of a PHEV over a traditional hybrid comes down to their plug-in nature. They have extended battery capacity over their traditional hybrid counterparts. Additionally, this battery can be charged by plugging the PHEV in through a traditional 120-volt power port in a garage.

With a fully charged battery, most PHEV models, especially those from Toyota, can handle relatively short drives solely on electric power. When the battery runs dry, the gas engine kicks on, and the PHEV continues to drive like a normal hybrid.

PHEV models from Toyota are denoted by including «Prime» in the name. Currently, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is the most popular PHEV model in the Toyota of Lancaster inventory and drivers in the Los Angeles area will be pleased to learn that the 2021 Prius Prime has efficiency ratings of 55-city mpg and 53-highway mpg. This model has a total estimated driving range of 640 miles, and off a full charge, it can go up to 25 miles on electricity alone. There are over 30 new Prius Prime options currently in stock at Toyota of Lancaster.

The 2021 RAV4 Prime is another new PHEV model available at Toyota of Lancaster. It has 40-city mpg and 36-highway mpg. These figures are with the standard all-wheel-drive feature. On a full charge, the 2021 RAV4 Prime can drive up to 42 miles on just electricity.

Both the 2021 RAV4 Prime and the 2021 Prius Prime can be found in inventory at Toyota of Lancaster. Curious shoppers can visit the dealership’s website at http://www.toyotaoflancaster.com. The dealership can also be reached via phone at 661-948-0731. Toyota of Lancaster is located at 43301 12th St. W, Lancaster, California 93534.

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Michael Tyman, Toyota of Lancaster, 925-642-9825, michael.tyman@professional-success.com

 

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Vehicle Service & Maintenance Coupons Are Available at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead

PEORIA, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Peoria dealership Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead has a variety of service and maintenance coupons available for drivers to take advantage of. However, these deals only last until January 4, so any shopper who is interested in utilizing these deals is encouraged to act fast before these service deals end.

Such coupons include $50 off the Service B…

PEORIA, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Peoria dealership Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead has a variety of service and maintenance coupons available for drivers to take advantage of. However, these deals only last until January 4, so any shopper who is interested in utilizing these deals is encouraged to act fast before these service deals end.

Such coupons include $50 off the Service B package and $25 off the Service A package, as well as a variety of deals specifically designed for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Metris luxury vans. Shoppers who own small businesses often gravitate towards these two models available in Peoria, AZ, and can find an expert service team to take care of these models at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead. However, these deals do expire soon, so anyone who is interested in using these deals should contact the dealership as soon as possible in order to ensure they can use the coupons before the expiration date. Additional information can be found at http://www.arrowheadmb.com.

Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead uses genuine OEM parts to ensure the models they serve are equipped with parts that it their exact make and model. This includes the Mercedes-Benz Star Parts for the older Mercedes-Benz models. Shoppers who are interested in learning more about these Star Parts can contact the dealership or simply check out the dealership’s blog, where they go into further detail.

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Matt McDermott, Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead, 480-213-1265, mattm@mbscottsdale.com

 

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Holiday Savings in Waukesha, Wisconsin at Local Hyundai Dealership

WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shoppers in the Waukesha area can find holiday savings local Hyundai dealership, Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha. This dealership has vehicle deals for the holidays and opportunities to save on new tires. Drivers who are preparing for the winter months and those who need a new vehicle are encouraged to contact this dealership as soon as possible. These vehicle lease deals include a variety…

WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shoppers in the Waukesha area can find holiday savings local Hyundai dealership, Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha. This dealership has vehicle deals for the holidays and opportunities to save on new tires. Drivers who are preparing for the winter months and those who need a new vehicle are encouraged to contact this dealership as soon as possible. These vehicle lease deals include a variety of 2020 and 2021 Hyundai models. Shoppers can find reliable SUVs such as the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe for $199 a month, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade for $349 a month, the 2021 Hyundai Venue for $159 a month, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson for $179 a month and the 2021 Hyundai Kona for $169 a month. Drivers who are more interested in sedans can find both the 2020 Hyundai Elantra for $149 a month and the 2020 Hyundai Sonata for $129 a month. These unique lease deals won’t last long, so any shopper who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to lease their next model before the holiday season ends should contact Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha today. Additional information about these deals can be found at http://www.boucherhyundai.com

Likewise, this dealership has $1 over cost tires for all brands and all sizes at Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha. Some of the brands Good Year, Uniroyal, Michelin, Yokohama, Pirelli, Dunlop tires, Kumho tires, Continental, Falken and General Tires. Like the lease deals, these tire deals won’t last long, so any person interested in taking advantage of these deals can contact the dealership at 800-339-7306 or show up in person at 1583 E. Moreland Blvd. in Waukesha.

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Gordie Boucher, Boucher Hyundai of Waukesha, 800-339-7306, gordie.boucher@boucher.com

 

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Ballard Board Member Retires

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that Mr. Ian Sutcliffe, a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2013, is retiring from the board effective today for personal reasons.

Mr. Sutcliffe said, «Ballard’s considerable progress during my seven-year tenure on the board of directors is the direct result of the hard work and determination of the Company’s committed team of employees….

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that Mr. Ian Sutcliffe, a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2013, is retiring from the board effective today for personal reasons.

Mr. Sutcliffe said, «Ballard’s considerable progress during my seven-year tenure on the board of directors is the direct result of the hard work and determination of the Company’s committed team of employees. It has been a true privilege to work with the board members and the management group during a period of significant change. I am pleased to retire from the board at a time when Ballard is well positioned to enjoy long-term growth in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.»

Mr. Jim Roche, Chairman of Ballard’s Board of Directors noted, «Although Ian’s valuable contributions and passion for Ballard’s business will be missed on our board, we wish Ian well in his retirement.»

About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems’ (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, passenger cars and forklift trucks. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

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