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Five-star Resort Casa Dorada Opens Its First Branch Of Convenience Stores

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The five-star resort in Cabo San Lucas continues its product expansion with a new line of convenience stores and deli, managed in-house by the Resort’s team.

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The project, named Deli-Xoxo after the successful coffee brand «Xoxo Cafetzin» (also developed in-house by the executive team) was conceived as a resource for guests who preferred to stay inside the hotel as a safety measure during the COVID season.

In a statement, Leonardo Perli, CEO of the Resort, declared that the project intends to meet the needs of their guests by offering them a variety of quality products and tasty food without having to get out of the hotel. «We are always looking for new ways to keep our guests safe and happy, especially during these times. I am sure they will be pleased with this place since everything is delicious.»

The new Store / Minimarket and its Deli opened to the public in November 2020 as part of a strategy to offer a wide variety of services to the guest looking to have everything in one place.

«Deli Xoxo pleases those looking for quality products and food, while at the same time enjoying quick, friendly, and COVID-safe service,» said the statement.

Leonardo Perli concluded by congratulating his team for doing an excellent job on this new project and looking forward to keep creating new experiences for Casa Dorada’s guests.

About Casa Dorada
Located in Medano Beach — the best swimmable beach of Cabo in front of the Iconic Arch — Casa Dorada is just steps away from world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and the Marina. Casa Dorada Los Cabos brings upscale service and family-friendly features to the Cabo San Lucas Oceanfront. The Resort grants visitors a more convenient, yet equally spectacular, alternative to the more remote hotel zone of the Tourist Corridor. Boasting unobstructed vistas of Land’s End and the famous Arch, Casa Dorada is just 30 minutes away from Los Cabos International Airport. All of the 185 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and penthouses, open up to Los Cabos’ most dazzling ocean view, while the luminous and contemporary interiors ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

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blanca.bastida@casadorada.com

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Nannoni Selected for Vertical Flight Society’s Prestigious 2021 Nikolsky Lectureship: «Rotorcraft Design: The Crucial Influence of Safety from Concept to Fleet Support»

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Fabio Nannoni has been selected for the prestigious 2021 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. The Lectureship is awarded to «an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled at communicating technical knowledge and experience.»

Nannoni is…

Nannoni is the Senior Vice President for Safety Management Governance for the Leonardo Company’s Helicopter Division, based in Cascina Costa, Italy. This, the 41st Annual Nikolsky Lecture, will be entitled, «Rotorcraft Design: The Crucial Influence of Safety from Concept to Fleet Support,» which Nannoni will publish as an authoritative article and deliver in an hour-long presentation.

Nannoni was nominated for his fundamental contributions to the methodologies and design solutions embedded in the rotorcraft at Leonardo Helicopters (formerly Agusta and AgustaWestland). In his career spanning nearly 40 years — spent in all of the rotary-wing disciplines and ranging from preliminary design to the management of Design Organisation Approval (DOA) and airworthiness of helicopters in service — Nannoni has led the company’s engineering directorate through technological challenges, fostering an innovative culture. He is one of the architects behind the company’s successful «Family Concept.»

Nannoni has always paid attention to the human elements of his roles, as testified by the next generation of technicians and managers now making their contributions to the company’s continuous development. He has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the rotary-wing discipline, carried out with his own maximum energy and with a broad spectrum of interests, up to the current challenge of the operational implementation of «Safety Management Systems.»

Nannoni received his Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino in 1982. After a brief time as an aerodynamics analyst at Aeritalia (now part of Leonardo’s Aircraft Division), Nannoni joined Gruppo Agusta (as it was then known) as a performance analyst. During his career, he developed more than 50 proprietary codes in the field of helicopter flight science and analysis, which are still actively used in the company’s design process. He has participated, with increasing responsibility, in the management of complex projects in multinational and multicultural environments, e.g. the A109 Power; the A129 International; the definition of the joint venture platforms such as the EH101 (now AW101) and NH90; the new «AW Family» of AW139, AW169 and AW189; and the ERICA and the AW609 tiltrotors.

Nannoni has directly influenced the architecture and the design choices of the company’s new product range with full responsibility for the definition of the new generation models of the «AW Family.» The innovations introduced have been recorded in several international patents in his name and in the Italian Innovation Award attributed in 2010 to the company.

Over the past 10+ years, in his role of Senior Vice President of Engineering, Nannoni was also deeply involved with «internal customers» at the various production sites of the company, collaborating with Leonardo’s Centres of Excellence to improve the quality and the manufacturability of Leonardo’s aircraft and components. He conducted this in the spirit of concurrent engineering and industrialization processes optimization, imprinting the digital manufacturing evolution of Leonardo’s Helicopter Division.

Throughout his career, Nannoni never stopped contributing to the aspects of design and innovation, always keeping in mind the final users and their safety, personally leading the integrated design teams responsible to manage product improvements, especially when impacting the airworthiness and the safety of the company’s helicopters.

During his career, Nannoni worked and interfaced with the requisite national and international, civil and military aviation authorities on many complex certification programs, including the EH101, NH90, A109 Family, A119 Koala, AW139, AW149, AW169, AW189 and AW609. As a result, Nannoni’s nomination was enthusiastically endorsed by a wide range of supporters in industry, government and academia from around the world, including colleagues, professors, suppliers, customers, government officials and military leaders.

Nannoni will present the Nikolsky Lecture at the Vertical Flight Society’s 77th Annual Forum & Technology Display, planned for Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021, at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He will then be honored the following evening at the Forum 77 Annual Grand Awards Ceremony with the presentation of the Alexander A. Nikolsky medallion and certificate. A detailed written treatise expanding his lecture will be featured in the Journal of the AHS, the world’s only scientific journal dedicated to vertical flight. Information on Prof. Alexander A. Nikolsky and prior Nikolsky Lectures is available at http://www.vtol.org/nikolsky.

The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society — is the global professional society for engineers, scientists and others working on vertical flight technology. VFS brings together industry, academia and governments to tackle the toughest challenges in vertical flight. For more than 75 years, VFS has led technology, safety, advocacy, and other important initiatives, and has been the primary forum for interchange of information on vertical flight technology.

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Roberts Toyota is offering a service special coupon for the purchase of a new vehicle battery

COLUMBIA, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Roberts Toyota, a Nashville area dealership located in Columbia, is currently offering a service special coupon for the purchase of a new vehicle battery. The coupon gets customers a reduced price of $179.95 on a vehicle battery from now until Feb 28, 2021. The coupon includes the price of the new battery but does not include…

Customers who are interested in purchasing a new vehicle battery this month or next month are encouraged to take advantage of this coupon. To use this coupon, customers are asked to print it off of the dealership’s website, robertstoyota.com, and to present it when the order is written. The coupon can be found on the site on the «Service Specials» page, which is linked under the «Specials» and the «Service» drop-down menus. Drivers who do not need a new battery right now can check the dealership’s other current offers on the same page. These include a special offer for genuine Toyota accessories, an engine air filter, a cabin air filter and more.

To schedule a service appointment at Roberts Toyota, drivers can use an online form, call the dealership or visit the dealership in person. The online form is located under the «Service» drop-down menu on the dealership’s site. The Roberts Toyota service center can be reached at 931 388-3006. Roberts Toyota is located at 1027 Nashville Highway in Columbia, TN near Nashville.

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Jamul Indian Village of California Donates $75,000 to Regional Healthcare Agencies

JAMUL, Calif., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV or Tribe), owner and operator of Jamul Casino^®, announced its 2020 year-end donations totaling $75,000 to local healthcare agencies, including $45,000 to Sharp Grossmont Hospital, $15,000 to Southern Indian Health Council, and $15,000 to Indian Health Council, Inc. JIV provided these year-end healthcare donations in addition to its annual fall philanthropy and community outreach campaigns, which included contributing more than $40,000 to non-profits for breast cancer research and awareness, veterans’ programs, and other local causes. These donations reflect JIV’s desire to give back to the community in impactful ways, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic that has particularly challenged front-line workers in the healthcare industry.

Donation Recipients
JIV’s donation recipients include:

Sharp Grossmont Hospital: Offers innovative, cutting-edge medical care as East San Diego County’s largest healthcare facility, including one of the nation’s most technologically advanced emergency rooms. It is uniquely qualified to care for older adults as accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Southern Indian Health Council (SIHC): Offers a comprehensive range of wellness, professional health care, dental, and social services to the members of SIHC’s tribal consortium consisting of Barona, Campo, Ewiiaapaayp, JIV, La Posta, Manzanita, and Viejas, as well as to the members of other tribes and non-tribal members.
Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC): Provides an array of health and wellness services and programs to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel.

Scott Evans, PharmD, MHA, Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Grossmont Hospital, stated, «We are incredibly grateful to Jamul Indian Village Tribe for their generous support of Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. The funds will go directly to support our efforts to care for our East County community and our caregivers as we continue to fight the pandemic.»

An SIHC spokesperson commented that JIV’s «generous donation will be used by SIHC to provide additional support, services, and activities for the Indian Child Social Services Department to promote stability and security for American Indian children and families.» IHC will similarly use the JIV donations to support Native American children and families and its Chief Executive Officer Orvin Hanson stated, «We are very thankful for the Tribe’s generosity!»

JIV Chairwoman Erica M. Pinto stated, «As we reflect on the past year, the Tribe wanted to give back to those who have been impacted by COVID-19. We are donating these funds to honor the courage and resilience of our front-line healthcare workers and to support the children and families who are suffering as a result of the pandemic. We are truly grateful for the extraordinary and tireless efforts of each of these organizations and their workers.»

About Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV or Tribe)
JIV is one of 13 federally recognized tribes that are part of the Kumeyaay Nation, with roots in east San Diego County going back 12,000 years. The Tribe uses revenue and resources from Jamul Casino to fund educational opportunities, health care, and housing initiatives for its members, and projects that benefit the surrounding community, through a tribal-state gaming compact with the State of California signed in 2016. For more information about JIV, please visit jamulindianvillage.com.

About Jamul Casino
Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe. The $430 million, award-winning casino features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 39 live table games, and a dedicated poker room and various restaurants, bars and lounges. Jamul Casino supports more than 1,000 permanent jobs in the region. For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit www.jamulcasinosd.com.

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Worldwide Industry for Automotive Thermal Systems to 2025 – by Component, Vehicle Type and Region

DUBLIN, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Thermal System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast…

DUBLIN, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Thermal System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global automotive thermal system market grew at a CAGR of around 8% during 2014-2019. An automotive thermal system helps to maintain and regulate the desired temperature level of different vehicle components, such as the motor, battery and cabinet area. It reduces temperature fluctuations, increases efficiency and prevents breakdown. It also reduces fuel consumption and improves powertrain efficacy, which aids in lowering carbon emissions. Consequently, it is extensively utilized in the manufacturing of heavy vehicles used in the construction and transportation sectors. At present, the escalating demand for vehicle electrification is increasing the utilization of these systems to enhance user comfort without impacting vehicle range and keeping battery temperature at ideal operating conditions.

The increasing need for reducing carbon emissions produced by internal combustion engines (ICEs) in automobiles, along with the stringent emission regulations imposed by governing agencies of several countries, represents one of the key factors impelling the market growth. Apart from this, the rising utilization of advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are environment-friendly and lightweight is bolstering the market growth. Moreover, the increasing sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), along with the integration of thermal sensors with automotive thermal systems that sense the temperature in real-time and provide necessary solutions to the user is further contributing to the market growth.

Furthermore, the rising number of construction activities is escalating the demand for heavy vehicles, which, in turn, is strengthening the market growth. However, the mass outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and consequent lockdowns imposed by governments of several countries have disrupted the supply chains. The market is expected to experience growth once normalcy is regained. Looking forward, the publisher expects the global automotive thermal system market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.

Key Market Segmentation:

The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive thermal system market report, along with forecasts for growth at the global, regional and country level from 2020-2025. Our report has categorized the market based on region, component and vehicle type.

Breakup by Component:

Compressor
HVAC
Powertrain Cooling
Fluid Transport

Breakup by Vehicle Type:

Passenger Cars
Light Commercial Vehicles
Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Others

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Borgwarner Inc., Continental Aktiengesellschaft, DENSO Corporation, General Motors Company, Gentherm Incorporated, Grayson Automotive Services Limited, Lennox International Inc., MAHLE GmbH, Modine Manufacturing Company Inc. and Visteon Corporation.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the global automotive thermal system market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive thermal system market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the component?
What is the breakup of the market based on the vehicle type?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global automotive thermal system market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?

Key Topics Covered:

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Automotive Thermal System Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Component
6.1 Compressor
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 HVAC
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Powertrain Cooling
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Fluid Transport
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
7.1 Passenger Cars
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Light Commercial Vehicles
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicles
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Others
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Region
8.1 North America
8.1.1 United States
8.1.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.1.2 Market Forecast
8.1.2 Canada
8.1.2.1 Market Trends
8.1.2.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Asia Pacific
8.2.1 China
8.2.1.1 Market Trends
8.2.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2.2 Japan
8.2.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2.2 Market Forecast
8.2.3 India
8.2.3.1 Market Trends
8.2.3.2 Market Forecast
8.2.4 South Korea
8.2.4.1 Market Trends
8.2.4.2 Market Forecast
8.2.5 Australia
8.2.5.1 Market Trends
8.2.5.2 Market Forecast
8.2.6 Indonesia
8.2.6.1 Market Trends
8.2.6.2 Market Forecast
8.2.7 Others
8.2.7.1 Market Trends
8.2.7.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.1.1 Market Trends
8.3.1.2 Market Forecast
8.3.2 France
8.3.2.1 Market Trends
8.3.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3.3 United Kingdom
8.3.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.3.2 Market Forecast
8.3.4 Italy
8.3.4.1 Market Trends
8.3.4.2 Market Forecast
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.5.1 Market Trends
8.3.5.2 Market Forecast
8.3.6 Russia
8.3.6.1 Market Trends
8.3.6.2 Market Forecast
8.3.7 Others
8.3.7.1 Market Trends
8.3.7.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Latin America
8.4.1 Brazil
8.4.1.1 Market Trends
8.4.1.2 Market Forecast
8.4.2 Mexico
8.4.2.1 Market Trends
8.4.2.2 Market Forecast
8.4.3 Others
8.4.3.1 Market Trends
8.4.3.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Middle East and Africa
8.5.1 Market Trends
8.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
8.5.3 Market Forecast

9 SWOT Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.2 Strengths
9.3 Weaknesses
9.4 Opportunities
9.5 Threats

10 Value Chain Analysis

11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
11.4 Degree of Competition
11.5 Threat of New Entrants
11.6 Threat of Substitutes

12 Price Analysis

13 Competitive Landscape
13.1 Market Structure
13.2 Key Players
13.3 Profiles of Key Players
13.3.1 Borgwarner Inc.
13.3.1.1 Company Overview
13.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.1.3 Financials
13.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.2 Continental Aktiengesellschaft
13.3.2.1 Company Overview
13.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.2.3 Financials
13.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.3 DENSO Corporation
13.3.3.1 Company Overview
13.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.3.3 Financials
13.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.4 General Motors Company
13.3.4.1 Company Overview
13.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.4.3 Financials
13.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.5 Gentherm Incorporated
13.3.5.1 Company Overview
13.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.5.3 Financials
13.3.6 Grayson Automotive Services Limited
13.3.6.1 Company Overview
13.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.6.3 Financials
13.3.7 Lennox International Inc.
13.3.7.1 Company Overview
13.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.7.3 Financials
13.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.8 MAHLE GmbH
13.3.8.1 Company Overview
13.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.8.3 Financials
13.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.9 Modine Manufacturing Company Inc.
13.3.9.1 Company Overview
13.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.9.3 Financials
13.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
13.3.10 Visteon Corporation
13.3.10.1 Company Overview
13.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
13.3.10.3 Financials
13.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis

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Santa Arrives in The Bahamas for an Extended Stay on Stocking Island

NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 was a long and taxing year for everyone – even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties came with the added pressure of spreading more cheer than ever before.

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The Bahamas is inviting Santa to hang up his suit and hat after the holidays!

As a token of appreciation, The Bahamas is inviting Santa to hang up his suit and hat after the holidays and spend 2021 defrosting on Stocking Island in the picturesque Exuma Cays. By gifting Santa and Mrs. Claus complimentary BEATS visas (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay), they are now able to unwind and experience The Bahamas’ most merry offerings until next Christmas.

Trading snowy boots, for bare feet on one of the most beautiful beaches in The Bahamas and where they will feel right at home, Mr. and Mrs. Claus are now soaking up the sun on Jolly Hall Beach which is reserved especially for The Clauses and their elves. And, thanks to the seclusion of the Out Islands of The Bahamas, they can remain socially distant and out of the public eye on Stocking Island, while they relax and enjoy all the outdoor adventures The Bahamas has to offer.

«Santa wasn’t the only one working overtime last year; we know that people everywhere need a break and change of scenery,» said Joy Jibrilu, Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. «The Bahamas welcomes paradise seekers of all kinds to embrace island-time, and we offer a variety of island escapes perfect to suit each visitor’s unique remote working needs.»

The Bahamas has 16 unique islands for travelers to choose from, each with its own individual personality, seclusion and adventure. In The Bahamas, outdoor activities are aplenty, making the destination perfect for a safe, socially distant getaway. A full list of current travel offers can be found on Bahamas.com/deals.

Given that Santa and Mrs. Claus are immune to COVID-19 and in recognition of their hard work during the past holiday season, the Director General is honoured to grant them honourary Travel Health Visas. Travel entry requirements for the rest of Santa’s entourage and all other visitors can be found on Bahamas.com/travelupdates — including details specifically related to testing and obtaining The Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

Additional details related to the BEATS program application, such as costs and frequently asked questions, are available at BahamasBeats.com.

ABOUT THE BAHAMAS

With over 700 islands and cays, and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy fly away escape that transports travelers away from their everyday. The Islands of The Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating and thousands of miles of the earth’s most spectacular water and beaches waiting for families, couples and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.

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Global Connected Truck Telematics Industry Report 2020: Post-Pandemic Growth Opportunity Analysis – Insights and Strategies for TSPs, OEMs, and Upcoming Technology Start-ups

DUBLIN, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Post-Pandemic Growth…

DUBLIN, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Post-Pandemic Growth Opportunity Analysis of the Connected Truck Telematics Industry» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Commercial vehicle manufacturers have been affected by steep reductions in sales in 2020. Medium-duty truck sales have fallen by 19.2%, and heavy-duty trucks have dipped by 31.1% from 2019 levels.

This research service presents valuable market insights and strategies for TSPs, OEMs, and upcoming technology start-ups. This analysis is based on the current world scenario, the impact of the global pandemic, key market trends, and customer requirements to enable clients to overcome the present challenges and achieve sustained growth into the future.

Nationwide lockdowns and temporary stoppages in commercial transport operations have left fleets floundering, both financially and operationally. Burdened by liquidity constraints, enterprise fleets are expected to go slow on large-scale telematics implementation plans. The global connected trucks telematics market is undergoing a tectonic change in technological and business aspects.

This research presents strategies to address the current economic and market challenges and find hidden potential or market opportunities that can be converted to growth prospects. Telematics vendors will have to look for opportunities in this pandemic-affected scenario and leverage it to their advantage. TSPs will have to assess how the current market situation has impacted their business and realign their strategies by implementing immediate best practices to ensure that they can grow. Finding and leveraging potential growth opportunities will be crucial both for TSPs and fleet companies.

Although the total installed base is expected to reduce dramatically due to the pandemic, TSPs can increase their revenue from these growth services and offset their installed base revenue loss to a minimum. Most telematics solutions are poised to evolve during this pandemic to address global issues such as social distancing and health, wellness, and wellbeing.

Telematics vendors should provide extended telematics trials and expand their product portfolio with feature on-demand (FoD), HWW services, biometrics, associated services, contactless delivery, and on-demand service models.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Strategic Imperatives

Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the Connected Truck Telematics Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine

2. Executive Summary

Growth Environment – Top Trends Driving the Global Connected Truck Telematics Market
COVID-19 Pandemic to Realign Customer Perception Towards Telematics
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Telematics Solutions – Potential Growth Areas
Other Key Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mortality Matrix – Fleet Telematics Services Impact Recovery Matrix
Scope of the Research
Growth Drivers and Restraints

3. Growth Environment

COVID-19 Impact on World GDP Growth
Global Trucks Sales Market Forecast – By Vehicle Type
Telematics to Help Fleets Recover Faster During the Pandemic
Fleets to Invest in Telematics
Telematics Installed Base Growth Forecast – Possible Growth Scenarios
Truck Telematics to Grow Despite Pandemic
Key OEM Risk Mitigation Strategies by Region
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Start-up Companies

4. Telematics Services to Evolve Over COVID-19 Pandemic

Potential Growth Areas in the Connected Truck Telematics Market
HWW Services – Vehicle to Driver-Centric Services
Contactless Services – Social Distancing Services
Service on Demand (SOD) and Mobile Services to Grow
Point of Interest (POI) Services – Convenience to Necessity
Telematics Services to Grow During the Pandemic
20 Growth Areas for Telematics Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

5. The Road Ahead – New and Innovative Business Models

COVID-19 Pandemic to Realign Customer Perception Towards Telematics
Rise of Attractive Business Models and Payment Options
A-la-carte or On-Demand Sample Pricing Range
Popular On-Demand Solutions and Pay Per Use Model
Potential FOD Service Roadmap
Feature on Demand (FOD) Services by Feature Buckets
Case Study 1 – Open Telematics Platform is the Way Forward
Case Study 2 – A User Friendly Interface is the Next Step

6. Best Practices

Hardware Best Practices – Industry Moving Towards Platformization Strategy
Service Best Practices – Future Business Model ‘A La Carte’ Customized Pricing Model

7. Growth Opportunity Universe

Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity – New Telematics Solutions for Pandemic-Affected Commercial Vehicle Industry, 2020

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GM to Convert More than 650 U.S. Temporary Employees to Full-Time Status in January

DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Wages, profit sharing opportunity and benefits set to rise for new full-time employees
Team members at nine sites in four states to see significant gains

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that more than 650 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to regular full-time employment in January 2021. These employees work at nine GM…

DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Wages, profit sharing opportunity and benefits set to rise for new full-time employees
Team members at nine sites in four states to see significant gains

«We are proud to welcome these team members as regular, full-time employees,» said Phil Kienle, GM vice president of North America Manufacturing and Labor Relations. «Our people are the heart and soul of everything we do and through their hard work and dedication to building quality products, they are taking the next step in their journey with GM.»

General Motors offers some of the best-paying manufacturing jobs in the United States, including top-of-the-line health care benefits with very low out-of-pocket costs compared to other employers across any industry. The temporary employees transitioning to regular full-time status will see medical plan cost-share improvements, the addition of dental and vision coverage, company contributions into their 401(k) plans, profit sharing and life insurance coverage.

General Motors employs more total U.S. workers than any other auto manufacturer and has invested more than $29 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations over the last 10 years. According to the Center for Automotive Research, since 2010 GM has accounted for more than one dollar of every four invested by automakers in the U.S.

«Today’s announcement affirms GM’s continuing commitment to building a strong U.S. manufacturing base,» added Kienle.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, https://www.holden.com.au/?evar25=gm_media_release Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

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PointsBet Online and Mobile Sports Betting Now Widely Available in Iowa via Remote Registration

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, recently announced that its best-in-class mobile app (iOS and Android) and digital sports betting product is now conveniently available from anywhere in the state of Iowa with remote registration now live as of January 1, 2021.

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New users can experience PointsBet while taking advantage of their $1,000 risk-free betting bundle offer – up to $500 back should you lose your first fixed odds bet, and up to $500 back should you lose your first PointsBetting wager. PointsBet will also launch select new customer promotions in the coming weeks around the Hawkeyes and star player Luka Garza.

«The state of Iowa continues to be a great priority for the PointsBet team, and we are fortunate to work alongside terrific partners in Catfish Bend Casino,» noted Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. «We both are tremendously excited for what is effectively a second launch of Iowa sports betting with remote registration now in play. The PointsBet mobile app and digital sports betting product is extremely fast and easy to use, features exclusive product features and betting options, offers the most bet types in the world across the four major U.S. sports, and perhaps most importantly, is specifically tailored for the local sports fan. We believe the great folks in the Hawkeye State will love what PointsBet has to offer and certainly look forward to the interest and feedback to come.»

As a sports betting operator in the rare position of owning and controlling its technology end to end, PointsBet’s proprietary technology behind-the-scenes, commitment to in-house development and bettor-friendly approach powers everything from exclusive product features, to bet types that cannot be found anywhere else, to the fastest response time in the industry, to deep Spanish language functionality, and so much more.

In addition to standard fixed odds wagering, PointsBet is the only U.S. online operator to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet that exponentially rewards or docks players the more correct or incorrect their wagers are. PointsBet also offers the most bet types in the world across all four major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) on a quick and easy to use platform that is personalized for the Iowa sports fan.

PointsBet originally entered the Hawkeye State in August 2019 alongside partner Catfish Bend Casino, located in Burlington, IA. The «PointsBet Sportsbook at Catfish Bend Casino,» a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment center, marked PointsBet’s first retail sportsbook in the country. The 5,600 square foot non-smoking sportsbook includes over 35 televisions with eight having regular odds displays, 26 slot machines, 13 video poker games, multiple blackjack tables, several betting kiosks and a massive 163″ inch television for all special events.

«The Catfish Bend Casino team has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside PointsBet thus far, and the best is yet to come,» stated Rob Higgins, General Manager at Burlington’s Catfish Bend Casino. «We’ve received terrific response from Iowan sports bettors thus far, confirming the superior speed of the PointsBet app and the excitement that follows from being offered roughly 80% more wagering options versus the competition. The unique PointsBetting platform is an added plus and an experience that we are excited to offer to all Iowan sports bettors now more easily. Be sure to check out PointsBet, you won’t be disappointed!»

As the official, exclusive sports betting partner of NBC Sports, PointsBet will utilize the media giant’s premium television and digital assets to promote the PointsBet brand. As part of the agreement, NBC Sports provides PointsBet with year-round, multi-platform media and marketing opportunities across its unmatched portfolio of events, including exclusive multiplatform gameday integrations across NBC Sports Regional Networks, such as NBC Sports Chicago – regional broadcast home to the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox. PointsBet’s full Spanish-language functionality will reach Hispanic sports fans via Telemundo Deportes and Telemundo broadcast stations.

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PointsBet is one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint, currently bringing its best-in-class proprietary technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices, and proven growth marketing strategies to the burgeoning sports betting markets of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and New Jersey. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge bookmaker that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. online bookmaker to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives, including: Good Karma Payouts, which provides bettors relief in the event of unlikely circumstances that sway the fate of the game, and Early Payouts. PointsBet offers the most markets on all four major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.

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2020 Migration Trends: U-Haul Names Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities

PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — North Port, Fla., ranks as the top U-Haul® growth city in America for 2020, according to Company data analyzing U.S. migration trends during one of the more turbulent moving seasons in modern history.

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North Port is the No. 1 growth city as 3 Florida markets top the list of 25 cities where U-Haul customers moved in 2020.

North Port, an up-and-coming district in Sarasota County with easy access to the Gulf Coast and Interstate 75, leads the list of cities that saw many more do-it-yourself movers coming rather than going in 2020 – a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic.

Kissimmee, at the doorstep to world-famous theme parks, retains its No. 2 ranking on the list. Port St. Lucie gives Florida a sweep of the top three growth markets. Alabama’s Auburn–Opelika corridor climbs to No. 4, while the Wisconsin capital of Madison – the leading growth city of 2016 – rounds out the top five.

Thirteen of the top 25 growth cities are in the Southeast, with five in Florida. Tennessee, the top U-Haul growth state of 2020, lands two cities on the list along with Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Texas and Wisconsin.

Despite California’s out-migration numbers that rank it last among growth states, the markets of Sacramento–Roseville and Redding made the growth cities list as popular destinations for movers aiming to stay in-state.

Growth cities are calculated by the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks entering a city versus leaving that city in a calendar year. Migration trends data is compiled from more than 2 million one-way U-Haul truck customer transactions that occur annually. Neighboring cities in certain markets are packaged together for U-Haul migration purposes.

«People are packing up their U-Haul trucks and heading to North Port because it’s an affordable place to live, and it’s central to Fort Myers and Sarasota,» said Dave Thompson, U-Haul Company of Western Florida president. «I’m not surprised North Port is the new No. 1 U-Haul growth city because the atmosphere is relaxed, and it’s close to the beaches. Everyone wants to live in paradise. The North Port area is expanding. There are new shopping centers and restaurants everywhere you look. The Atlanta Braves baseball team just moved their spring training site to North Port. There’s something for everyone here.»

Arrivals of one-way U-Haul trucks into North Port jumped 40% while departures rose just 13% compared to the city’s 2019 numbers. Arrivals accounted for 62.3% of all one-way U-Haul traffic in the North Port area.

Additional U.S. growth cities with substantial spikes in customer arrivals include Kissimmee (30%), Knoxville (23%), Tyler (21%), Ashville (28%) and Charleston (40%).

«We have an influx of customers moving to Kissimmee because the cost of living is relatively low,» said Miguel Caminos, U-Haul Company of Orlando president. «Year-over-year population and median household income is growing 3% to 5% annually. Keep in mind this is a small city, not really a metro like neighboring Orlando. One of the major draws for most people considering a move here is all the activities and attractions.»

While U-Haul migration trends do not correlate directly to population or economic growth, the Company’s growth data is an effective gauge of how well cities and states are attracting and maintaining residents.

U-Haul is the authority on migration trends thanks to its expansive network that blankets all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The geographical coverage from more than 22,000 U-Haul truck- and trailer-sharing locations provides a comprehensive overview of where people are moving like no one else in the industry. Find local U-Haul stores and neighborhood dealers at uhaul.com/locations.

2020 U-HAUL GROWTH CITIES

1.	North Port, FL
2.	Kissimmee, FL (2)
3.	Port St. Lucie, FL (6)
4.	Auburn-Opelika, AL (12)
5.	Madison, WI
6.	Ocala, FL (3)
7.	Knoxville, TN
8.	Surprise, AZ
9.	St. George, UT (20)
10.	Tyler, TX
11.	Sacramento-Roseville, CA
12.	Johnson City-Kingsport, TN
13.	Milwaukee, WI
14.	Asheville, NC
15.	Huntsville, AL (13)
16.	Redding, CA
17.	Charleston, SC
18.	Athens, GA
19.	Colorado Spring, CO
20.	Edmond, OK
21.	Fort Wayne, IN
22.	Augusta, GA
23.	Melbourne, FL
24.	Conroe, TX
25.	Fort Collins, CO

* Previous year’s rankings in parentheses, if applicable.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers’ patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

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