Kindred goes west towards California and Arizona

VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kindred Group continues its expansion in the US market by partnering up with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. By entering this agreement Kindred Group will gain market access to two additional key states, California and Arizona.

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VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kindred Group continues its expansion in the US market by partnering up with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. By entering this agreement Kindred Group will gain market access to two additional key states, California and Arizona.

After successful launches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and with signed agreements for an additional seven states, Kindred, through its flagship brand Unibet, is now taking a step further west. The agreement spans over a 10 year period with option of extending and includes sports betting, both online as well as retail, and iGaming.

«Going west is truly exciting and the partnership with Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation will grant Kindred access to two key states in the US market. California is likely to become one of the largest markets in the world, with yearly revenues expected to pass $2bn while Arizona, is expected to reach $200m yearly sports betting revenues at maturity. Securing early access to these two key states puts us in a great position to prepare a successful launch together with a great partner with a strong local presence», says Manuel Stan, SVP US, Kindred Group.

«The Quechan Indian Tribe of Arizona and California is excited to be partnered with the Kindred Group, a world leading online sports book and gambling company, which will bring an exciting new form of gambling to the public and revenue for our tribal members», states President Jordan Joaquin.

The launch timetable for both States is conditioned by local legislation. Arizona is likely to regulate first and with a draft bill on the table and support from the governor, Kindred is hopeful that the legislature will approve the initiative in 2021.

Kindred Group will continue to invest in growing its US operations where market conditions support a sustainable business model.

This disclosure contains information that Kindred Group is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 09-02-2021 07:30 CET.

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Indian Author Turns a New Leaf to Indo-Japanese Friendship

AHMEDABAD, India, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The year was 2018, when Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Shinzo Abe vowed to be the friend of India for life. Ashutosh Rawal from Ahmedabad feels the same way for Japan. He is a strong advocate and supporter of all things Japanese. Be it Tourism or business or…

AHMEDABAD, India, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The year was 2018, when Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Shinzo Abe vowed to be the friend of India for life. Ashutosh Rawal from Ahmedabad feels the same way for Japan. He is a strong advocate and supporter of all things Japanese. Be it Tourism or business or even creating a positive platform for Olympics 2020-21, he always takes the lead. His upcoming book on Japan is a unique testimony to it.

Mera Joota hai Japani….Phir bhi Dil hai Hindustani’, a very popular song from Raj Kapoor’s film Awara in 1950s, resonates with the feelings of Ashutosh Rawal. The song conveys the ideology that one may travel across the world and adapt to different cultures and styles but at the core of the heart, one is an Indian. Traveler by heart and explorer by nature, Ashutosh Rawal feels a deep connection with Japan and its people. He has very innocently narrated these heartwarming & rib-tickling experiences in his upcoming book about his travel experiences to Japan.

He admiringly quotes Mahatma Gandhi: «I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.» This, he says, has a deeper spiritual meaning wherein one keeps their mind and heart open to other cultures but stays grounded in their moral values & principles. He has traveled to over 70 countries now but remains rooted in Indian culture and its values system.

Many of his friends feel that he is ‘Crazy About Japan’. However, he is proud about his love and flaunts his connection with Japan, its people and its culture. He takes the fondness to another level. He goes into the history and finds out that many Indians have settled in Japan for over a century and many of them were Gujarati, Parsi and Sindhi. A recent news talks about conferring the second highest civilian award of Padma Vibhushan to Ex-Prime Minister of Japan – Mr. Shinzo Abe for ‘exceptional and distinguished service’ — in the field of public affairs. He also talks about Yogendra Puranik becoming the first person of Indian origin to win elections in Japan. The point being highlighted is the great connection between two countries and its people.

He has studied Japanese language as an exchange student and strongly feels that Gujarati & Japanese language has a lot of similarities. He cites the example of Gujarati’s saying ‘Ha Ji Namaste’ whereas in Japanese language they say ‘Hajime Mashtey’, when they meet someone for the first time. Gujarati/Hindi word ‘Seva’ also has a similar meaning in Japanese language. There are many such similarities as the grammatical construction of the speech is also very similar for both the languages. In his upcoming book, he fondly talks about many such similarities and anyone would love reading these interesting narratives conveyed in a simple and witty manner. Small stories with wonderful & heartwarming life lessons are the takeaway from his book. One can read this fantastic book to be released in March 2021. He talks in a witty manner with a great sense of humour but the underlying message has deeper meaning.

Ashutosh Rawal strongly feels past life connection with Japan. He has created life-time friendships and bond with the people of Japan. He becomes highly emotional when he talks about his friends and host families in Japan. Tears roll down his cheeks and he becomes philosophical as he narrates some amazing and highly touching experiences with people of Japan. In the end, he laughs and calls himself Japanese Gujju.

One can follow him on InstagramFacebookLinkedin Twitter where he shares his travel adventures and magical experiences in Japan.

About Ashutosh Rawal:

Ashutosh Rawal is a world traveler, photographer, adventure seeker, writer, teacher, snake charmer as well as a student forever. Professionally working in the field of Tourism, Destination Marketing and Corporate Events, he travels across India and the globe for his work. He leads the Travel Company called Kairamya Journeys LLP., based in Ahmedabad. He is highly excited about his upcoming book release which narrates his travel experiences in Japan.

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U.S. News Announces the 2021 Best Cars for the Money

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2021 Best Cars for the Money awards. Covering 11…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2021 Best Cars for the Money awards. Covering 11 automotive categories, the awards put a spotlight on cars, SUVs and minivans that represent the best combination of long-term value and excellent ownership experience.

«When it comes to car buying, value is about more than a low price tag,» said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News Best Cars. «Buying the least expensive car on the lot can mean buyers end up with high ownership costs and a vehicle that doesn’t necessarily fit their needs. The Best Cars for the Money award winners have strong value propositions at the dealership and down the road. They are all also a pleasure to own, with the performance, comfort and features buyers appreciate.»

Toyota won the most awards this year with four. Kia and Honda each earned three, and Hyundai earned one. The Kia Forte, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Hybrid each won their award for the second year in a row, while the Kia Soul and Sorento have now won for five consecutive years. The Honda CR-V has also won for five consecutive years, and the Toyota Corolla has a four-year winning streak. The Honda Passport and Hyundai Accent are both first-time winners.

Winner

Category

2021 Honda Passport

Best 2-Row SUV for the Money

2021 Kia Sorento

Best 3-Row SUV for the Money

2021 Kia Forte

Best Compact Car for the Money

2021 Honda CR-V

Best Compact SUV for the Money

2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Best Hybrid and Electric Car for the Money

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for the Money

2021 Toyota Avalon

Best Large Car for the Money

2021 Toyota Camry

Best Midsize Car for the Money

2021 Honda Odyssey

Best Minivan for the Money

2021 Hyundai Accent

Best Subcompact Car for the Money

2021 Kia Soul

Best Subcompact SUV for the Money

Methodology
Within each class, the award winner has the best combination of quality and value. We measured quality using a car’s overall score in the U.S. News Best Car Rankings. The overall score is based on safety and reliability data, as well as the collective opinion of the automotive press on a given model’s performance and interior and how strongly each reviewer recommends the car. We measured value by looking at each model’s real-time transaction prices, provided by TrueCar, and five-year total cost of ownership data, calculated by Vincentric.

About U.S. News Best Cars

Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars awards, including Best Vehicle BrandsBest Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering advice for researching carsfinding cars for sale near you and getting the best rate on car insurance. U.S. News Best Cars had more than 73 million visitors over the past year, with the majority actively shopping for a car. More than 70% of active shoppers reported that U.S. News influenced their car-purchasing decision, saying that they trust our advice to be unbiased and that they would recommend our site to others.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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Positioning Universal releases its AI Powered Fleet Camera Solution, a Dual Camera solution to capture the road and driver during critical events

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Positioning Universal, a leading telematics equipment provider, announced today the release of their new AI powered dual camera solution, seamlessly integrating video and telematics while minimizing product footprint compared to other solutions.

The AI Powered Fleet Camera couples seamlessly with Positioning Universal’s FT7500 Telematics Gateway which includes full GPS and fleet management capabilities. The new camera uses powerful edge processing…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Positioning Universal, a leading telematics equipment provider, announced today the release of their new AI powered dual camera solution, seamlessly integrating video and telematics while minimizing product footprint compared to other solutions.

The AI Powered Fleet Camera couples seamlessly with Positioning Universal’s FT7500 Telematics Gateway which includes full GPS and fleet management capabilities. The new camera uses powerful edge processing to identify and capture only the critical events, bringing high quality video of exactly what occurred on the road and in the cab, as well as where it happened.

Other innovative features include real-time event notifications of critical events, as well as driver alerts and AI powered driver scoring.

Relentless hours were spent optimizing the performance of this product and minimizing its footprint, all to protect drivers while lowering costs.

«We have been focused on providing an offering that is affordable yet provides high-end AI-based telematics capabilities in a truck camera,» said Mark Wells, CEO of Positioning Universal.

The AI Powered Fleet Camera may be added after outfitting the truck fleet with the FT7500 Telematics Gateway, providing deployment flexibility that many solutions don’t provide.

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Positioning Universal is the leading global provider of customizable mobile IoT devices for equipment, vehicle and asset monitoring. We offer a comprehensive device ecosystem paired with a robust device management platform to help you remove the costs and challenges of designing, building, and managing hardware solutions, allowing you to focus on your core business and to deliver insights and value to your customers.

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Baidu Introduces World’s First Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving MaaS Platform in Guangzhou

  • Apollo autonomous driving services including Robotaxi, Robobus and Apolong will commence trial operations on public roads in the city
  • Going forward, Baidu is expected to deploy over 100 Robotaxis and establish almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District

BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) today deployed a multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS (mobility as a…

  • Apollo autonomous driving services including Robotaxi, Robobus and Apolong will commence trial operations on public roads in the city
  • Going forward, Baidu is expected to deploy over 100 Robotaxis and establish almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District

BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) today deployed a multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS (mobility as a service) platform that will provide AI-driven city transportation services in Guangzhou. Utilizing a fleet of Apollo Robotaxis and Robobuses along with three other model types of autonomous vehicles, this initiative will allow local users to order smart transport services on demand, starting in the Chinese New Year holiday period. The implementation of both Baidu Apollo and the ACE Transportation Engine is a testament to the promising commercialization prospects of smart transportation in the intelligent era.

Baidu Apollo is expanding its services in Guangzhou, showcasing the commercialization prospects of autonomous vehicles

Baidu has partnered with the Guangzhou Huangpu District government to roll out the world’s first multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS platform. By integrating an assortment of autonomous driving services to provide travel recommendations, this diverse platform can holistically optimize the travelling experience of users in line with combined platform strategies. Comprising of over 40 autonomous vehicles, the collective fleet has deployed five different model types – Robotaxi, Robobus, Apolong, Apollocop and New Species Vehicle – to begin comprehensively serving the city during the bustling holiday period. Citizens are able to make reservations on the Baidu Maps and Apollo Go mobile applications to witness these new exciting autonomous driving initiatives and experience the convenience brought on by intelligent transportation technology. With the ability to cover a variety of usage scenarios, the MaaS platform ecosystem can meet the diverse needs of many citizens during their holiday sightseeing, shopping and celebratory outings.

To facilitate this, Baidu Apollo has established over 50 Robotaxi pickup stations in the district, providing users with easy access to Chinese New Year festival sites using autonomous vehicles. Simultaneously, a batch of New Species Vehicles are cruising around the city, tasked with unmanned retail, as well as routine cleaning and disinfection. Apolong minibuses will shuttle eager sightseers to the flower blossoms around scenic parks and lakes. Meanwhile, Apollocop patrols the main roads near key areas and the Baidu Robobus will ferry passengers along fixed routes, facilitating community travels towards festive destinations.

One of many Apollo Go pickup stations in Guangzhou, China

Baidu’s prowess in intelligent transportation is not solely limited to autonomous vehicles; it is complemented by a reliable intelligent network consisting of AI roadside infrastructure and a dynamic digital-twin cloud platform, fostering better mobility and travel prospects for the local community. Real-time signal light information such as stoplight countdowns, traffic event alerts and intersection queue length are broadcasted on both the interactive monitors embedded in Robobus or Robotaxi cabins as well as the exterior screens fixed on the rear of Robobuses. Additionally, users can utilize the Baidu Maps app or DuerOS-powered smart rearview mirrors to receive voice alerts of electronic fence monitoring, access signal light reminders, live traffic event venue broadcasting and other connected online services.

The ACE Transportation Engine – a full-stack solution that stands for «Autonomous Driving, Connected Road, Efficient Mobility» – has been introduced to improve the traffic flow around the district, reflecting Guangzhou’s status as a center of smart transportation. A large ACE smart traffic electronic display has been set up on a prominent skyscraper to visually display the AI solutions at work; from the coordination of smart transportation for local commuters by the transportation bureau, to the intricate traffic management maintained by law enforcement, the technology is being brought to life and exhibited to the inhabitants of Guangzhou.

The MaaS platform for multi-modal autonomous driving vehicles and ACE Transportation Engine demonstrated by this Chinese New Year launch has accelerated the arrival of the intelligent era of smart transportation. Guangzhou’s open and inclusive policy environment fosters and encourages the development of the autonomous driving industry. Going forward, Baidu will continue conducting regular trial operations by additionally deploying over 100 Robotaxis and establishing almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District; this will allow local citizens to continue utilizing autonomous driving services in their daily lives, in lieu of similar Robotaxi programs implemented in Beijing, Changsha, Cangzhou and other areas of China.

In the face of immense opportunities in terms of increasing digitalization, high-speed networking and automation of transportation in the future, this strategic partnership with Baidu has enabled the Guangzhou Huangpu District to become a benchmark city for new smart transportation infrastructure.

About Baidu

Baidu, Inc. is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. Baidu aims to make the complicated world simpler for users and enterprises through technology. Baidu’s ADSs trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol «BIDU.» Currently, ten ADSs represent one Class A ordinary share.

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Commsignia’s High Performing V2X Software Stack Available with Snapdragon Automotive 5G and 4G Platforms

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Commsignia, a leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution provider today announced that its V2X software and security stack is now available to work with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms for vehicular and roadside units (RSUs). Leveraging the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™2150 Platform for computational power, the cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) system complements C-V2X communications solutions, while delivering 4G,…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Commsignia, a leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution provider today announced that its V2X software and security stack is now available to work with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms for vehicular and roadside units (RSUs). Leveraging the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™2150 Platform for computational power, the cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) system complements C-V2X communications solutions, while delivering 4G, 5G and C-V2X capabilities. The Snapdragon Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms, in conjunction with Snapdragon 2150 Platform, are highly integrated and optimized, allowing for the mass production-ready OnBoard (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs) for long-range communications, while providing C-V2X direct short-range connectivity enabling low latency V2X communication.

With this important milestone, Commsignia provides OEMs and Tier-1 automotive suppliers an up-to-date, highly efficient, production-grade, global C-V2X solution on all Qualcomm® Automotive Wireless Solutions. The state-of-the-art software stack complies with the latest standards and industry requirements, including ASPICE and MISRA C, fulfilling high quality requirements of the automotive industry.

Commsignia’s proprietary V2X security stack makes full use of the Snapdragon 2150 Platform’s built-in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) accelerator. Commsignia’s approach ensures secure V2X communication, while providing high verification throughput, as well as best-in-class computing performance, saving application processor computing budget, and carmakers can take advantage of working with a single supplier providing all necessary C-V2X software components.

«As one of the first companies to announce a software stack working with the Qualcomm Automotive Wireless Solutions, we are excited to offer our production-ready software on a mature V2X platform designed specifically for vehicles,» said Szabi Patay, head of automotive sales at Commsignia. «The high-performance software stack with outstanding security features leads the car industry into the V2X era, preparing the ground for future self-driving and connected vehicles.»

The FCC’s decision about spectrum usage last November now allows the exchange of information between C-V2X connected vehicles, pedestrians and the infrastructure, even when the participants are not in the line of sight.

C-V2X is a key technology to help safer driving, preventing road accidents, while it’s also reducing congestion and harmful emissions by optimizing traffic flows. As roads are getting digitized with C-V2X roadside units, and vehicles are sharing more and more information with each other and the infrastructure, data security is becoming a basic requirement for car manufacturers to ensure safety.

About Commsignia:
Commsignia is the market’s most dynamic V2X company thanks to its cutting-edge technology and market ready portfolio. Commsignia specializes in Connected Car / V2X «Safer on the Road» software and hardware products compatible with IEEE 802.11p standards and DSRC and future Cellular V2X (C-V2X) / 5G technologies. Commsignia is helping to build the next generation autonomous car and smart mobility ecosystem that will make driving safer whilst reducing congestion and lowering emissions. Commsignia supplies best-in-class V2X (Car2X) Communication Software, hybrid V2X /ADAS Applications with robust PKI and SCMS security, a V2X SDK as well as OnBoard (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU) for connected car and Smart City deployments.
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Saar Shani Towing Uses New Fleet of Trucks to Offer Optimal Towing Services in Van Nuys during the pandemic

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The coronavirus pandemic has devastated thousands of individuals and businesses throughout Van Nuys and the Los Angeles area. The demand for safe and professional towing services has never been greater. That is why one local towing company has decided to expand its services with a whole new fleet of trucks to accommodate needy residents, especially those who worry about safety.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The coronavirus pandemic has devastated thousands of individuals and businesses throughout Van Nuys and the Los Angeles area. The demand for safe and professional towing services has never been greater. That is why one local towing company has decided to expand its services with a whole new fleet of trucks to accommodate needy residents, especially those who worry about safety.

Saar Shani Towing is a licensed and insured towing company based in Woodland Hills. It has offered 24/7 towing services to Los Angeles residents and business people for over 20 years. Ever since pandemic regulations started in March 2020, an increasing number of Van Nuys residents have been looking for a reliable and sanitary towing company amid the coronavirus chaos. Now they have found one.

«People want to know their tow truck operators put safety first,» said a representative of Saar Shani Towing. «We don’t want to take risks when it comes to the health of our drivers and customers. For this reason, all our towing equipment is sanitized daily to reduce the possible transmission of the virus. Our towing company aims to follow all COVID-19 safety precautions to maintain public health and safety. That has been our mission throughout this entire pandemic.»

Saar Shani Towing just unveiled a new fleet of tow trucks in Van Nuys. They are designed to haul several different types of vehicles, such as family cars, sports cars, trucks, SUVs, and sedans. People who’ve gotten into accidents or experienced mechanical breakdowns no longer need to search for a reliable towing company still in business. Saar Shani Towing’s expanded fleet is positioned throughout Van Nuys to respond to customer requests quickly.

«The pandemic has been catastrophic for several businesses in Van Nuys, but our towing company continues to hold up strongly,» said the representative of Saar Shani Towing. «Our dedication to safety protocols and customer service has allowed our towing company to thrive while others have declined. Now with our new fleet of tow trucks on the roads of Van Nuys, customers won’t need to wait long at all to get help.»

Van Nuys, the most populous Los Angeles-based neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, has over 136,000 residents. It is a diverse population of working-class and upper-class people who depend on the same towing services for their survival. Whether it’s an actor with a sports car or a 9-to-5 worker with a sedan, they are all turning to Saar Shani Towing for their towing services whenever they experience car problems.

Part of the new tow truck fleet includes heavy-duty tow trucks capable of towing larger and heavier vehicles, such as semi-tractor trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles, big rigs, and buses. The increase in public transportation and commercial activities in Van Nuys has caused a greater demand for heavy-duty tow trucks with a higher weight capacity.

«Previously, we only needed to use hook and chain tow trucks to haul sedans and other common passenger vehicles. But as Van Nuys became more commercialized over the last few decades, we’ve needed to use more sophisticated tow trucks to serve both residents and business people operating massive vehicles in Van Nuys. Now that we’ve upgraded our fleet with more modernized tow trucks, we can better meet the demands of our commercial and residential customers.»

As California eases its COVID-19 travel and business restrictions, more people will be driving on the roads again. Since Saar Shani Towing is one of the few towing companies that has survived the pandemic, it will likely have many new customers in the coming months. Their new fleet of tow trucks will ensure they can fulfill all service requests promptly.

«We expect business to pick up fast during the first half of 2021. All Van Nuys drivers can trust that Saar Shani Towing will respond to their calls as fast as possible. Our main office can dispatch the nearest available tow truck operator to a stranded driver’s location within a matter of minutes. No other towing company in Van Nuys has survived the pandemic and managed to enforce safety protocols and fast response times.»

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Sherwood Ford won the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year

SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sherwood Ford, an Edmonton-area dealership located in Sherwood Park, has won the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year. This annual award is from the world’s leading car dealer review website, dealerrater.com. Chosen based on customer reviews and ratings, the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award recognizes an…

SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sherwood Ford, an Edmonton-area dealership located in Sherwood Park, has won the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year. This annual award is from the world’s leading car dealer review website, dealerrater.com. Chosen based on customer reviews and ratings, the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award recognizes an automotive dealership that customers found to have top-notch customer service, fair prices and a professional team of workers.

The DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year award is chosen based on a PowerScore ™, which is the calculated average DealerRater consumer rating with the number of reviews received factored in. The PowerScore counts reviews from one calendar year, which means that the 2021 Ford Dealer of the Year Award is based on customer reviews from all of 2020. The dealership is especially proud to have been recognized for a challenging year when so many changes had to be made in the business process. Part of its overwhelming success in 2020 was due to its ability to adapt to changing customer needs by providing more online and remote services.

DealerRater reaches an audience of more than 34 million consumers every month, making its award prestigious in the automotive industry. The fact that the awards are chosen by customers in the area helps other customers to find a dependable dealership for car shopping and car maintenance. Customers who are interested in learning more about Sherwood Ford can start doing so online at the dealership’s website, sherwoodford.ca. The website offers online shopping tools, details about the dealership’s service department, contact information and two blogs: one for automotive information and a second for community involvement and outreach.

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Vail Resorts Announces Returning and New Strategic Partners to Elevate 2020/21 Ski and Ride Season for Guests

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vail Resorts, the leading global mountain resort operator, has announced renewals of strategic partnerships with eight iconic and innovative companies—including PepsiCo, GMC, and Helly Hansen as well as a new partnership with the premier sports equipment shipping service Luggage Forward. With the 2020/21 ski season underway, these brands will help provide an enhanced experience for skiers and riders headed to the mountains this winter.

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vail Resorts, the leading global mountain resort operator, has announced renewals of strategic partnerships with eight iconic and innovative companies—including PepsiCo, GMC, and Helly Hansen as well as a new partnership with the premier sports equipment shipping service Luggage Forward. With the 2020/21 ski season underway, these brands will help provide an enhanced experience for skiers and riders headed to the mountains this winter.

«Each of our corporate partners offer a wide variety of unique products and services, but one thing they have in common is their commitment to help deliver on Vail Resorts’ mission to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests,» said Kirsten Lynch, EVP and chief marketing officer at Vail Resorts. «This year things may look somewhat different due to updated safety protocols at our resorts, but the joy that comes with skiing and riding remains the same. We’re looking forward to a successful season, made even better thanks to these essential partnerships.»

During the 2020/21 winter season and beyond, Vail Resorts is proud to have strategic alliances with 20 companies as official partners. Those new and renewed during the last six months include:

Luggage Forward: (New for 2020/21) By utilizing Luggage Forward to ship luggage, skis and snowboards ahead of travel, Vail Resorts guests can avoid carrying and checking bags at the airport. Roundtrip shipping can be arranged from guests’ home locations to anywhere the guest is staying, including iconic RockResorts properties like The Arrabelle at Vail Square (Vail), The Pines Lodge (Beaver Creek), One Ski Hill Place (Breckenridge) and The Grand Summit Hotel (Park City), as well as other lodging destinations across the company’s North American resorts. Full press release.

PepsiCo: (Expanded for 2020/21) Vail Resorts and PepsiCo recently announced an expansion of their product distribution partnership to 33 total resorts globally. Through a multi-year sustainability roadmap, the companies will focus on waste reduction and creative upcycling projects, among other initiatives. This season the companies will partner with international recycling leader TerraCycle to create picnic tables and Adirondack chairs out of recycled snack and candy wrappers at five Vail Resorts locations. Full press release.

GMC: Guests at Vail Resorts’ locations are provided with an exceptional GMC brand experience, including a complimentary vehicle transportation program at premier lodging properties. Those staying at The Arrabelle, The Lodge at Vail, The Osprey at Beaver Creek, The Pines Lodge, One Ski Hill Place, Grand Summit Hotel, Vail Marriott, DoubleTree Breckenridge and Keystone Lodge & Spa can enjoy in-town transportation with first class amenities in the  Yukon XL Denali. In addition, GMC helps skiers and riders experience more on-mountain with the latest version of the EpicMix app, driven by GMC. EpicMix now provides an enhanced on-mountain experience for guests including interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking, lift line wait times and real-time grooming updates—as well as information on resort safety, resort alerts and operational updates. Also, at Whistler Blackcomb, GMC Canada will be enhancing the guest experience by inviting them to participate in friendly races at the GMC Race Center all winter long.

TELUS: As the official Telecommunications partner of Whistler Blackcomb for 17 years, TELUS offers Free Wi-Fi across the property to ensure guests can stay connected while experiencing the world-class resort. This year Whistler Blackcomb has made a significant investment in order to extend TELUS’ world-leading network even further, enabling a faster, more widespread connection wherever guests find themselves on the mountain.

Helly Hansen: An Experience of a Lifetime for guests would not be possible without providing an Experience of a Lifetime for employees. Helly Hansen develops professional-grade gear for people living and working in some of the world’s toughest environments. As such, Helly Hansen is the official uniform for Vail Resorts’ U.S. employees and provides essential support to on-mountain staff.

Eco-Products: Vail Resorts’ partnership with Eco-Products is crucial to reaching zero waste to landfill, one pillar of the company’s Commitment to Zero goal to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030. Vail Resorts is eliminating all single-use, guest-facing conventional plastic products across its resorts, and Eco-Products ensures all disposable food and beverage items like cups, utensils, grab-and-go containers are plant-based products that align with regional waste streams

GoPro: GoPro is the exclusive camera of Vail Resorts. This season—with the improved battery life in colder weather, GoPro’s newest product, the Hero9, will help guests capture life on the slopes and digitally share it with friends.

Icebreaker: As the official base layer and sock provider of Whistler Blackcomb, Icebreaker is a natural-based apparel company that brings the warmth, comfort and style of natural merino-fibers to the slopes and resort visitors. The company outfits the resort’s Guest Relations, Snow School Sales and Summer Patrol teams—keeping them warm and comfortable year-round.

Arterra Wines Canada: Arterra Wines is a longstanding marketing partner at Whistler Blackcomb and has supported the local Peak to Valley race for a number of years. The company has a wide portfolio of products to choose from at the resort—and, in the past five years, has received over 1,500 accolades and awards in national and international wine competitions. 

To learn more about Vail Resorts’ strategic partnerships, contact Morag Kerr at mekerr@vailresorts.com or view the links below:

https://www.epicpass.com/footer/strategic-alliance-partners.aspx

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/footer/corporate-partners.aspx

About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts’ subsidiaries operate 37 world-class mountain resorts and urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com

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$28 Billion Worldwide Automotive Switches Industry to 2027 – Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

DUBLIN, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Switches – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to…

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The publisher brings years of research experience to the 9th edition of this report. The 383-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Global Automotive Switches Market to Reach $35.4 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Automotive Switches estimated at US$28 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$35.4 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2020-2027.

Knob, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 3% CAGR and reach US$8.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Lever segment is readjusted to a revised 2.9% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $7.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.2% CAGR

The Automotive Switches market in the U.S. is estimated at US$7.6 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.3 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 6.1% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 1% and 2.6% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.7% CAGR.

Button Segment to Record 3.7% CAGR

In the global Button segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.2% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$4 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$5 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$5 Billion by the year 2027, while Latin America will expand at a 4.6% CAGR through the analysis period.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

  • ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Continental AG
  • HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
  • Minda Group
  • Omron Corporation
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Global Competitor Market Shares
  • Automotive Switches Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 44

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