We Got Tires LLC Set Up New Website To Tap Digital Market

ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — We Got Tires LLC, has recently launched its website https://www.gottires.com to offer an easy purchasing option to vehicle owners and renters looking for affordable yet quality online tires. With a large variety of tires and helpful website navigation, We Got Tires…

ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — We Got Tires LLC, has recently launched its website https://www.gottires.com to offer an easy purchasing option to vehicle owners and renters looking for affordable yet quality online tires. With a large variety of tires and helpful website navigation, We Got Tires LLC is confident to bring a competitive edge to the online tire market in the US. https://www.gottires.com provides discount tires with up to 35% off, free shipping, and super-fast delivery to customers looking for variety and quality within budget while buying tires online.

Talking about the launch of new website – Mr. Allen D. Ford, the head of operations said, «At We Got Tires LLC our vision is to provide tires that ensure customer’s safety and satisfaction, this is the reason we are teaming up with the best tire brands in the market to offer online tires at the best price without compromising the quality.» We Got Tires LLC has already partnered with over 100 reputed tire brands in the US to offer quality tires at affordable prices.

We Got Tires LLC has also introduced unique schemes in the past to enhance its brand power. The launch of its new website is a key step towards We Got Tires LLC’s mission of becoming the most preferred destination for buying tires online. Through this website, the company will offer easy financing options and budget-friendly tire services to the buyers.

At https://www.gottires.com product page, customers can browse through a large inventory of tires which can be filtered to find cheap tires or premium tires depending on their need. To help customers make an informed decision, We Got Tires LLC has integrated a resource page that offers valuable tips on tire maintenance and insight on the latest tire features. Readers can click on the link below to check the page out!
https://www.gottires.com/resources.php

Shopping for heavy-duty, sports, farm, season, and other tires are convenient and cheaper on this new website. On https://www.gottires.com, consumers can shop by:-

  • Vehicle model’s size
  • Brand
  • High-Performance
  • Type
  • Season
  • Farm or agricultural machines’ tires

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, We Got Tires LLC team is also taking up proper hygiene measures to ensure the complete safety of the customers which includes,

  • Proper sanitization of stock
  • Making drop shippers and delivery agents aware of social distancing norms at the time of delivery
  • Use of face mask and gloves at delivery points

https://www.gottires.com/ site’s goal is to serve every customer best of tires and services. The launch of their website will be one of the most ambitious efforts to tap the national digital market. With the best tire deals and best tire brands, https://www.gottires.com is all set to become the exclusive choice of customers while buying tires online!

About Gottires.com – an online shop for all range of branded tires, is the e-com division of We Got Tires LLC, a Georgia-based tire retailer company that was established in 2015. The company is growing exceptionally in the leadership of Operations Head Allen D. Ford. He has been in the tire business since 1999. Today, Got Tires leads the local market in its tires shipping services and deals in the high-performance truck, bus, farm, and heavy-duty sports car tires. The brand promises to offer the best quality tires at affordable prices with its digital initiatives.

For more information on ordering new tires at discount prices, or for other inquiries, contact us at https://www.gottires.com/.

 

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$13.9 Billion Automotive Heat Shield Market Assessment 2020-2025: COVID-19 Updated

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Heat Shield Market by Application (Engine, Exhaust, Under Bonnet, Under Chassis, Turbocharger), Product (Single Shell, Double Shell, Sandwich), Function (Acoustic, Non-Acoustic), Material, Vehicle Type, EV, and Region – Global Forecast to 2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The global automotive heat shield market is projected to reach USD 13.9 billion by 2025 from USD 11.7 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 3.4%. Some of the key players in the automotive heat shield market are Dana Incorporated (US), Morgan Advanced Materials (UK), Autoneum (Switzerland), ElringKlinger AG (Germany), Lydall Inc. (UK), Carcoustics (Germany), and UGN Inc. (US).

Growing advancements in advanced automotive technologies to fuel the demand for the automotive heat shield.

OEMs demand lightweight, contaminant-free, and cost-effective heat shields, which are used for different heat-producing components of a vehicle. The materials used in the fabrication of heat shields are aluminum, nylon fibers, and ceramics. These materials need to be lightweight and multifunctional to meet the high demand from OEMs.

For instance, Dana Holding Corporation is utilizing the cooling property of aluminum to integrate it as cooling plates that enhance the heat transfer of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) switches. These heat shields are lightweight, recyclable, and cost-effective solutions, providing superior heat transfer and cooling abilities. Highly engineered heat shields are manufactured through a rotating injection fiber process that reduces the weight of the heat shield significantly and enhances acoustic performance.

The exhaust system heat shield is projected to be the largest heat shield application in 2020.

The exhaust system heat shield retains the heat in the exhaust system of the vehicle and acts as a thermal barrier for exhaust components. Exhaust system heat shields are used in the muffler, exhaust manifolds, catalytic convertor, and exhaust downpipe. These heat shields can reduce 70% of the heat radiating from the exhaust system. A majority of vehicles are equipped with exhaust system heat shields to reduce the amount of heat radiated by the exhaust system and to protect the other parts of a vehicle.

Higher production of passenger cars in Asia Pacific countries such as China, India, and Japan is attributing to the growth of the market. Also, governments of several countries in the region have set safety mandates to prevent accidents that could occur due to a large amount of heat produced by vehicle engines. Additionally, the use of heat shields can increase the fuel efficiency of cars. These mandates have led to the growth of advanced electrical and electronics components in vehicles, which, in turn, has increased the demand for automotive heat shields. In addition, the growing demand for luxury vehicles will also fuel the automotive heat shield market.

The acoustic segment is estimated to be the largest automotive heat shield market, by function.

Acoustic heat shields eliminate the noise and sound in the engine compartment, transmission tunnel, and bulkhead. In addition, these are thermos-formable and offer lower emissions. These are made of absorber materials that are generally among high-expansion foam, polyester fiber, glass fiber, Rockwool, cotton, and metal cover or foil. For example, Dana Incorporated’s Victor Reinz is a thermal acoustic protective shielding. It protects vehicle components from engine exhaust heat and insulates exhaust components. This increases efficiency, fuel utilization, and vehicle performance.

Acoustic heat shields for the underbody are considered an integral component of the underbody system and provide high thermal performance solutions. It even contributes to an improvement of the underbody aerodynamics. It also provides effective protection against high-frequency sounds by combining them with a sound absorber. These benefits will drive the acoustic heat shield market.

Europe is projected to be the second-largest automotive heat shield market during the forecast period.

The growth of the automotive heat shield market in Europe can be attributed to technological advancements carried out in the industry, such as high mobility logistic trucks for their enhanced capabilities. Europe has stringent emission regulations to tackle rising emission levels. According to experts, stringent emission regulations in Europe would be a major challenge for both passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers in 2020.

Government mandates for increasing fuel efficiency of vehicles and the use of advanced safety features have led to the growth of the automotive heat shield market. Europe is home to leading manufacturers such as Renault, Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler AG. It has witnessed an increasing demand for LCVs equipped with advanced electrical and electronics components. The market growth is also driven by the presence of automotive heat shield manufacturers such as ElringKlinger, Lydall, Carcoustics, and Morgan Advanced Materials.

Key Topics Covered

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary
3.1 Pre-COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Impact on Automotive Heat Shield Market
3.2 COVID-19 Impact on the Automotive Heat Shield Market

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Automotive Heat Shield Market to Grow at a Significant Rate During the Forecast Period (2020-2025)
4.2 Asia Pacific Leads the Global Automotive Heat Shield Market in 2020
4.3 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Vehicle Type and Material Type
4.4 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Application
4.5 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Function
4.6 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Material Type
4.7 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Product Type
4.8 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Vehicle Type
4.9 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Electric Vehicle Type

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Operational Data
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Growing Focus on Light-Weighting and Fuel Efficiency Standards
5.3.1.2 Rise in Electrical and Electronics Components in Vehicles
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Restriction on Ice Vehicles by Major Countries
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Government Standards Pertaining to Components and Structures
5.3.3.2 Growth in Advanced Technologies
5.3.3.3 Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 High Vehicle Cost
5.3.4.2 Increased Vehicle Weight
5.3.5 Impact of Market Dynamics
5.4 Pricing Analysis
5.5 Use Cases
5.5.1 Autoneum: Ultra-Silent Battery Undercover
5.5.2 Morgan Advanced Materials: Ev Thermal Management
5.5.2.1 Cell-Cell Protection
5.5.2.2 Module-Module Protection
5.5.2.3 Pack Level Protection
5.6 Revenue Missed: Opportunities for Automotive Heat Shield Manufacturers
5.7 Revenue Shift Driving Market Growth

6 Industry Trends
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Value Chain Analysis
6.3 Porters Five Forces
6.4 Macro Indicator Analysis
6.4.1 Growth of Automotive Heat Shield Market
6.4.2 GDP (USD Billion)
6.4.3 GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method (USD)
6.4.4 GDP Per Capita PPP (USD)
6.4.5 Macro Indicators Influencing the Automotive Heat Shield Market, Top 3 Countries
6.4.5.1 Germany
6.4.5.2 US
6.4.5.3 China

7 COVID-19 Impact
7.1 Introduction to COVID-19
7.2 COVID-19 Health Assessment
7.3 COVID-19 Economic Assessment
7.3.1 Scenarios in Terms of Recovery of the Global Economy
7.4 Impact on Global Automotive Industry
7.4.1 Impact on Global Automotive Heat Shield Market
7.5 Automotive Heat Shield Market, Scenarios (2020-2025)
7.5.1 Most Likely Scenario
7.5.2 Optimistic Scenario
7.5.3 Pessimistic Scenario

8 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Product Type
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Operational Data
8.3 Research Methodology
8.4 Assumptions
8.5 Single Shell
8.6 Double Shell
8.7 Sandwich
8.8 Market Leaders

9 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Operational Data
9.3 Research Methodology
9.4 Assumptions
9.5 Exhaust System Heat Shield
9.6 Turbocharger Heat Shield
9.7 Under Bonnet Heat Shield
9.8 Engine Compartment Heat Shield
9.9 Under Chassis Heat Shield
9.10 Market Leaders

10 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Function
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Operational Data
10.3 Research Methodology
10.4 Assumptions
10.5 Acoustic
10.6 Non-Acoustic
10.7 Market Leaders

11 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Material Type
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Operational Data
11.3 Research Methodology
11.4 Assumptions
11.5 Metallic
11.6 Non-Metallic
11.7 Market Leaders

12 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Vehicle Type
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Operational Data
12.3 Research Methodology
12.4 Assumptions
12.5 Passenger Car
12.6 Light Commercial Vehicle
12.7 Heavy Commercial Vehicle
12.8 Market Leaders

13 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Electric Vehicle Type
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Research Methodology
13.3 Assumptions
13.4 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
13.5 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
13.6 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
13.7 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
13.8 Market Leaders

14 Automotive Heat Shield Market, by Region
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Asia-Pacific
14.3 Europe
14.4 North America
14.5 Rest of the World (RoW)

15 Key Recommendations
15.1 Asia-Pacific Will Be the Major Market for Automotive Heat Shields
15.2 Turbocharger Heat Shield Can Be a Key Focus for Manufacturers
15.3 Conclusion

16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Overview
16.2 Market Ranking Analysis
16.3 Product Comparison Mapping, by Key Competitors
16.4 Market Evaluation Framework
16.5 Market Share Analysis, 2019
16.6 Market Evaluation Framework: Revenue Analysis of Top 5 Players
16.7 Competitive Leadership Mapping
16.7.1 Star
16.7.2 Emerging Leaders
16.7.3 Pervasive
16.7.4 Emerging Companies
16.8 Strength of Product Portfolio
16.9 Business Strategy Excellence
16.10 Winners vs. Tail-Enders
16.11 Competitive Scenario
16.11.1 Acquisitions
16.11.2 Collaborations
16.11.3 Expansions

17 Company Profiles
17.1 Dana Incorporated
17.2 Morgan Advanced Materials
17.3 Autoneum Holding Ltd.
17.4 Elringklinger AG
17.5 Lydall Inc.
17.6 Tenneco Inc.
17.7 Happich GmbH
17.8 Carcoustics
17.9 UGN Inc.
17.10 HKO Group
17.11 Shiloh Industries
17.12 The Narmco Group
17.13 Other Key Players
17.13.1 Asia-Pacific
17.13.1.1 Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
17.13.1.2 Sanwa Packing Industry Co. Ltd.
17.13.1.3 Nichias Corporation
17.13.1.4 Kokusan Parts Industry Co. Ltd.
17.13.1.5 Datsons Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
17.13.1.6 Talbros
17.13.2 Europe
17.13.2.1 TKG Automotive
17.13.2.2 Borgers SE & Co. KGaA
17.13.2.3 Rochling
17.13.2.4 Zircotec
17.13.2.5 J&S
17.13.3 North America
17.13.3.1 Soundwich NVH & Thermal Innovations
17.13.3.2 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

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The New Rolls-Royce Ghost

GOODWOOD, England, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the minimalist philosophy that underpins New Ghost, highlights of this transformative motor car are listed in short form below. Full details are available at thenewghost.com

 

GOODWOOD, England, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the minimalist philosophy that underpins New Ghost, highlights of this transformative motor car are listed in short form below. Full details are available at thenewghost.com

 

The New Rolls-Royce Ghost

 

  • The most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet
  • Succeeds the most successful product in the marque’s 116-year history
  • Reflects ‘Post Opulent’ design philosophy, rejecting superficial expressions of wealth
  • Built on rigid aluminium Rolls-Royce spaceframe architecture
  • All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering for unprecedented poise and surefootedness
  • World first Planar suspension system significantly increases agility and effortlessness
  • Equipped with hallmark 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering 571PS and 850nm
  • For effortless egress, doors now electrically open as well as close
  • Interior components tuned to specific resonant frequency to create a sense of serenity
  • Down lit Pantheon grille discreetly illuminates Rolls-Royce iconography
  • Illuminated Fascia debuts featuring Ghost nameplate surrounded by more than 850 stars

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The New Rolls-Royce Ghost

GOODWOOD, England, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the minimalist philosophy that underpins New Ghost, highlights of this transformative motor car are listed in short form below. Full details are available at thenewghost.com

GOODWOOD, England, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Reflecting the minimalist philosophy that underpins New Ghost, highlights of this transformative motor car are listed in short form below. Full details are available at thenewghost.com

  • The most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet
  • Succeeds the most successful product in the marque’s 116-year history
  • Reflects ‘Post Opulent’ design philosophy, rejecting superficial expressions of wealth
  • Built on rigid aluminium Rolls-Royce spaceframe architecture
  • All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering for unprecedented poise and surefootedness
  • World first Planar suspension system significantly increases agility and effortlessness
  • Equipped with hallmark 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering 571PS and 850nm
  • For effortless egress, doors now electrically open as well as close
  • Interior components tuned to specific resonant frequency to create a sense of serenity
  • Down lit Pantheon grille discreetly illuminates Rolls-Royce iconography
  • Illuminated Fascia debuts featuring Ghost nameplate surrounded by more than 850 stars

 

 

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Scientific Games Lottery Group Chief Executive Pat McHugh to be Inducted Into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) («Scientific Games» or the «Company») announces that EVP and Group Chief Executive, Lottery, Pat McHugh, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame on

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) («Scientific Games» or the «Company») announces that EVP and Group Chief Executive, Lottery, Pat McHugh, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame on October 14, 2020, a prestigious recognition honoring professionals who have made a significant contribution to the lottery industry’s success worldwide. The Hall of Fame’s 88 members voted to elect McHugh as a 2020 inductee.

A 25-year lottery industry veteran, McHugh was appointed EVP and Group Chief Executive for Scientific Games’ Lottery group in January 2019 after 14 years with the Company, leveraging his global experience, technology expertise and customer relationships to provide strong operational leadership. Scientific Games is a leading provider to the $300 billion global lottery industry, supplying games, technology and services to more than 150 lotteries in 50 countries.

A well-known advocate for the convergence of traditional and digital lottery games and technology, McHugh has strengthened his position as a thought leader guiding the industry throughout the global pandemic. Under his leadership, 47 Scientific Games’ customers experienced record instant game retail sales.

«On behalf of our SG team, I am thrilled to congratulate Pat on his selection for the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame,» said Barry Cottle, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. «We are incredibly proud of Pat and all he has accomplished. A great coach and a change agent, Pat supports our customers to help them grow their business and proceeds to their causes, drives innovation, and creates an incredible atmosphere and team spirit for our Lottery group.»

«With Pat’s unparalleled global expertise in gaming systems technology directing complex technology deployments, new business initiatives and strategic product development, we know that he will continue to be an industry icon and leader,» Cottle added. 

McHugh has led many of Scientific Games’ strategic industry firsts, including expanded distribution channels, cashless payments, sports betting, new network technology, iLottery and other digital platforms.

Since the Hall of Fame began in 2005, more leaders from Scientific Games have been inducted than from any other lottery provider.

Scientific Games’ global lottery headquarters is located in metro-Atlanta, with operations and offices on five continents. The Company is the largest creator, manufacturer and manager of lottery instant «scratch» games in the world, the largest lottery systems provider in Europe and fastest growing in the U.S. Scientific Games launched the first digital instant game in the U.S. in 2014, and is the leading provider of lottery interactive games, mobile apps, player loyalty programs and other interactive products and services in the U.S. lottery industry.

© 2020 Scientific Games Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

About Scientific Games 
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. Scientific Games offers the gaming industry’s broadest and most integrated portfolio of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and professional services. Committed to responsible gaming, Scientific Games delivers what customers and players value most: trusted security, engaging entertainment content, operating efficiencies and innovative technology. For more information, please visit scientificgames.com

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Jama Software Launches New Requirements Management Solution Designed to Simplify Functional Safety Compliance for the Automotive Industry

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Jama…

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Jama Software, the leading requirements management solution for building complex products and integrated systems, today introduced Jama Connect for Automotive, a new solution designed specifically to accelerate product development for automotive engineering teams in the autonomous, electric and traditional vehicle space. This new solution is designed to assist engineering teams in improving development lifecycles and to better manage requirements, risk, hazard analysis and test management, while simplifying alignment to safety-critical standards, including ISO 26262.

The average life of vehicles on the road today exceeds 12 years,1 increasing the business impact around potential safety recalls and associated repair expenses. Continued innovation in automotive product development, coupled with the need to meet safety-critical standards, creates a development environment where engineering teams must balance speed-to-market with product quality in support of functional safety standards.

As the chosen requirements management platform for 6 of the top 10 electric vehicle startups on the frontlines of innovation, Jama Software recognizes these challenges and has been working closely with companies in the automotive industry to offer an all-in-one solution. Jama Connect for Automotive helps engineering teams get set up quickly, allowing them to focus on product design and innovation, while reducing the costs and effort required to align their development processes to functional safety standards.

«Developers are balancing safety-critical standards and regulations with getting innovative products to market faster and in a highly disruptive and competitive climate,» said Josh Turpen, Chief Product Officer at Jama Software. «We’re excited to introduce our new solution designed specifically for automotive development teams, which will help facilitate the development process from the start. Jama Connect allows developers to hit the ground running with preconfigured templates and best practices built for automotive teams, saving critical time in the development process. This will be hugely beneficial for them especially now as teams continue to navigate the complexities of a remote work.»

Jama Connect for Automotive accelerates the development lifecycle with key features including:

  • Automotive frameworks aligned to key industry standards and regulations: ISO 26262:2018, ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) and SEBoK
  • Best practices including procedure and configuration guides for automotive manufacturing activities
  • Document export templates including requirements specifications
  • Functional Safety Kit with TÜV SÜD certificate and report
  • Supply chain collaboration to enable an ongoing exchange of requirements between customers and suppliers
  • Training and documentation aligned to automotive regulations, which provides accelerated onboarding to set developers up quickly

The built-in templates and best practices guides provided in Jama Connect enable engineering teams to reduce development cycle times. Jama Software is helping to streamline development processes, ultimately accelerating new product launches to market while ensuring customers meet safety-critical standards and regulations for the highly evolving automotive industry. 

To learn more about Jama Software’s expertise in communicating, tracking, and testing requirements for the automotive industry, visit jamasoftware.com/solutions/automotive/.

About Jama Software

Jama Software provides the leading platform for requirements, risk, and test management. With Jama Connect and industry-focused solutions, teams building complex products, systems, and software improve cycle times, increase quality, reduce rework, and minimize effort proving compliance. Jama’s growing customer base of more than 600 organizations includes companies representing the forefront of modern development in areas such as automotive, medical devices, financial services, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace.

1 The Long And Detailed Road To Automotive Compliance, Semiconductor Engineering, April 4, 2019.

 

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AMSOIL Launches Refreshed Synthetic European Motor Oil Line, Two New Products

SUPERIOR, Wis., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSOIL INC. has introduced a refreshed synthetic European motor oil line to further meet demands of modern European vehicles. The newly renamed AMSOIL 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil features new labels and two new products, SAE 0W-20 LS and SAE 0W-20 LS-VW, to meet the latest specifications from manufacturers like BMW and VW.

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is now available in the following varieties:

SAE 0W-20 LS
SAE 0W-20 LS-VW…

SUPERIOR, Wis., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSOIL INC. has introduced a refreshed synthetic European motor oil line to further meet demands of modern European vehicles. The newly renamed AMSOIL 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil features new labels and two new products, SAE 0W-20 LS and SAE 0W-20 LS-VW, to meet the latest specifications from manufacturers like BMW and VW.

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is now available in the following varieties:

SAE 0W-20 LS
SAE 0W-20 LS-VW
SAE 0W-40 FS
SAE 5W-30 LS
SAE 5W-40 MS
SAE 5W-40 FS

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is formulated for use in gasoline or diesel vehicles that require any of the following specifications:

0W-40 (EFO): API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; MB 229.1, 229.3, 229.5; Porsche A40; Renault 0700, 0710; VW 502.00, 505.00

5W-40 (EFM): API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; GM LL-B-025; Renault 0700, 0710 Manufacturer Approvals:* MB-Approval 229.5; Porsche A40; VW 502.00, 505.00

5W-30 (AEL): API SN; SM…; ACEA C3; BMW LL-04; Porsche C30; GM dexos 2; Chrysler MS-11106; MB 229.51 Manufacturer Approvals:* VW 504.00, 507.00

5W-40 (AFL): API SN, SM, CF…; ACEA C3; Chrysler MS-10850; GM dexos 2; VW 502.00, 505.01; Ford WSS-M2C917-A; Renault 0700, 0710; BMW Longlife-04 Manufacturer Approvals: * MB-Approval 229.51; Porsche A40

0W-20 (AFE): API SN-PLUS (Resource Conserving); SN, SM…; ILSAC GF-5; ACEA C5; A1/B1; BMW LL-17FE+; MB 229.71; Ford WSS-M2C947-B1; Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547; Fiat 9.55535-GSX; Chrysler MS-12145; Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE

0W-20 (EZT): API SN-PLUS, SN…; ACEA C5; VW 508.00/509.00

AMSOIL formulates advanced synthetic lubricants and performance products for those who demand the best. For more information or to order, contact your nearest AMSOIL Dealer or visit http://www.AMSOIL.com. AMSOIL INC., 925 Tower Ave. Superior, WI 54880.

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Average New-Vehicle Prices Jump Nearly 4% Year-Over-Year in August 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,635 in August 2020. New-vehicle…

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,635 in August 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $1,442 (up 3.9%) from August 2019, while raising $72 (up 0.2%) from last month.   

«New-car transaction prices flattened from last month. It is interesting to note, this is consistent with seasonal trends from 2017 to 2019, despite volatility earlier this year,» said Sara Richards, an analyst for Kelley Blue Book. «Supply and inventory are still expected to be a challenge in high demand segments going into the fall, due to factory shutdowns this past spring. Additionally, a potential second wave of shutdowns during the fall and winter seasons remains a concern.»

Manufacturer

August
2020
Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

July

2020
Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

August

2019
Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

Percent
Change
July
2020 to
August
2020*

Percent
Change
August

2019 to

August

2020*

American Honda (Acura, Honda)

$29,343

$29,433

$28,526

-0.3%

2.9%

Fiat Chrysler (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM)

$43,305

$43,533

$40,772

-0.5%

6.2%

Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln)

$45,033

$44,845

$42,376

0.4%

6.3%

General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)

$42,866

$41,695

$42,370

2.8%

1.2%

Hyundai Kia

$28,217

$28,211

$27,134

0.0%

4.0%

Nissan North America (Nissan, INFINITI)

$30,769

$30,930

$30,274

-0.5%

1.6%

Subaru

$31,030

$31,159

$29,750

-0.4%

4.3%

Toyota Motor Company (Lexus, Toyota)

$35,801

$35,951

$34,233

-0.4%

4.6%

Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche)

$42,481

$42,483

$42,578

0.0%

-0.2%

Industry

$38,635

$38,563

$37,193

0.2%

3.9%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

Several automakers made great strides, including General Motors, which is the only automaker up nearly 3% from July 2020. Hyundai-Kia, Subaru, and Toyota all remain relatively flat from last month but showed strong year-over-year gains in excess of 4%, while Ford and Fiat Chrysler are both up more than 6% year-over-year.

Trucks are the big segment winners this month with average transaction prices up 3%. Major contributors to this lift include the GMC Canyon, Ford F-Series, and GMC Sierra. Non-luxury transaction prices ticked up about half a percent from last month and are now up more than 4% year-over-year, likely supported by continued strength in SUV and truck sales. The prices could correct if these vehicles begin to sell out, although momentum does not appear to be slowing.

Segment

August

2020

Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

July

2020

Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

August

2019
Transaction
Price
(Avg.)*

Percent
Change
July 2020
to August
2020*

Percent
Change
August

2019 to

August

2020*

Compact Car

$21,594

$21,564

$21,012

0.1%

2.8%

Compact SUV/Crossover

$30,263

$30,436

$29,583

-0.6%

2.3%

Electric Vehicle

$46,191

$47,312

$44,153

-2.4%

4.6%

Entry-level Luxury Car

$42,609

$42,734

$42,690

-0.3%

-0.2%

Full-size Car

$36,653

$36,409

$35,485

0.7%

3.3%

Full-size Pickup Truck

$52,489

$50,522

$50,541

3.9%

3.9%

Full-size SUV/Crossover

$65,807

$65,265

$62,634

0.8%

5.1%

High Performance Car

$104,252

$108,615

$96,403

-4.0%

8.1%

High-end Luxury Car

$92,137

$94,472

$97,613

-2.5%

-5.6%

Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car

$27,722

$27,443

$27,158

1.0%

2.1%

Luxury Car

$60,205

$59,843

$60,231

0.6%

0.0%

Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

$46,404

$45,988

$46,595

0.9%

-0.4%

Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover

$89,967

$90,100

$89,867

-0.1%

0.1%

Luxury Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$59,183

$59,573

$58,069

-0.7%

1.9%

Luxury Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$39,593

$39,362

$39,487

0.6%

0.3%

Mid-size Car

$26,517

$26,597

$25,962

-0.3%

2.1%

Mid-size Pickup Truck

$36,998

$37,350

$35,846

-0.9%

3.2%

Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$40,461

$40,439

$39,127

0.1%

3.4%

Minivan

$36,810

$37,000

$35,472

-0.5%

3.8%

Sports Car

$37,942

$37,756

$36,207

0.5%

4.8%

Subcompact Car

$17,418

$17,428

$16,836

-0.1%

3.5%

Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$25,180

$25,146

$24,552

0.1%

2.6%

Van

$39,236

$38,894

$37,500

0.9%

4.6%

Grand Total

$38,635

$38,563

$37,193

0.2%

3.9%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

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Hankook Tire Debuts New All-Weather Kinergy 4S2

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire today announced that it has launched its all-weather Kinergy 4S2 in the North American market. The IF Design Award-winning Kinergy 4S2 features excellent dry, wet and snow performance complete with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating….

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire today announced that it has launched its all-weather Kinergy 4S2 in the North American market. The IF Design Award-winning Kinergy 4S2 features excellent dry, wet and snow performance complete with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating. The Kinergy 4S2 will be offered in rim diameters between 15-20 inches and will carry a 60K mile warranty, road hazard warranty and 30-day free trial.

Developed with a new generation high-grip silica compound, the Kinergy 4S2 features a broad lateral groove that allows for improved wet traction and accelerated water evacuation, as well as high density summer sipes that enhance stiffness to improve dry performance.

The all-weather Kinergy 4S2 is engineered with a unique V-shaped tread design that boasts a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, featuring serrated edge grooves and a slush edge that improves digging force and enhances cornering in snow. The tire’s 3D winter sipes also provide improved braking performance in winter conditions.

«The all-weather market is growing in North America and we are excited to launch this product to meet the changing needs of our US customers and consumers,» said Curtis Brison, Vice President of Passenger and Light Truck Sales. «The Kinergy 4S2 gives consumers a new choice to tackle variable winter conditions while also delivering all-season functionality.»

«The Kinergy 4S2 was specifically engineered for optimal performance in all four seasons,» said Kijong Kil, Vice President of RE Development. «While it maintains strong dry performance and long mileage for the warmer months, its cutting-edge tread design also provides outstanding performance in winter conditions.»

For the past 20 years, Hankook has been a leader in the Canadian and European all-weather markets. While the Kinergy 4S2 was first launched in Europe in May 2018, the product will soon be offered worldwide. The Kinergy 4S2 will be available in the U.S. in 45 sizes beginning on September 1, 2020.

About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Hankook America markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

 

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«Open Source Communities» By BellTower Wins Grand Prix In Lexus Design Award 2020

TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lexus International has announced that BellTower from Kenya is the Grand Prix winner of the Lexus Design Award 2020. BellTower’s entry, entitled «Open Source Communities,» was selected for the coveted award from among 2,042 total submissions from 79 countries. Judging criteria for this 8th edition of the Award were based on the three key principles of the Lexus brand: Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate in the…

TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lexus International has announced that BellTower from Kenya is the Grand Prix winner of the Lexus Design Award 2020. BellTower’s entry, entitled «Open Source Communities,» was selected for the coveted award from among 2,042 total submissions from 79 countries. Judging criteria for this 8th edition of the Award were based on the three key principles of the Lexus brand: Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate in the quest for a Better Tomorrow.

The winning design «Open Source Communities» addresses challenges often found in developing countries by using smart open-source planning to design affordable communities with sustainable clean water resources. Accepting the award,  John Brian Kamau said » It was a great honor for us as BellTower, to be one of the 6 finalists and then win the Grand Prix of Lexus Design Award 2020. Our journey began with many challenges. However, we persevered to showcase our ambitious concept. Our experience has taught us invaluable lifelong lessons. All our future designs will be aligned with the key principles we learned as part of the Lexus family.»

Considering this year’s unique circumstances, Lexus innovated to create its first ever virtual jury as part of this process that supports and nurtures the next generation of creative talent. The Grand Prix winner was announced after each of the six international finalists presented to our panel of esteemed judges explaining how they would create a Better Tomorrow. The program’s four mentors, who supported and guided the finalists for six months, were also on hand for the grand finale of the Lexus Design Award 2020.

Announcing the panel’s decision, program judge and Studio Gang Founding Principal Jeanne Gang said, «At different moments in time, design has celebrated bold aesthetics, extreme functionality, and even humor and wit. But today, with our world plagued by the enormous issues of climate change and social inequality, there is a design imperative for systemic design solutions. The Grand-Prix winner expands our definition of design to include systems of finance for community projects and engages the critical role clean drinking water plays in citizens’ ability to thrive. By addressing the way that the project will come into being and be sustained economically, the designers broaden our thinking about what design is and could be. While the project is an apparatus to collect and store rainwater for safe drinking, it is also a financial game plan for empowering a community.»

Lexus sincerely thanks the six finalists of the Lexus Design Award 2020 for their hard work and is grateful for the passion and commitment of our judges; Paola Antonelli, Jeanne Gang, John Maeda, and Simon Humphries; and mentors; Joe Doucet, Bethan Gray, Philippe Malouin, and Shohei Shigematsu.

The trophy presented to the winner was designed by Hideki Yoshimoto, a winner of the Lexus Design Award 2013 and now an established professional designer himself based in London. In Yoshimoto’s words, «This trophy will be the face of the Award for years to come, so I tried to create a simple, dignified form, free of affectation, in a design where boldness and subtlety coexist. Artisans carve the trophy from smoke-seasoned wood and lacquer made in the traditional Kawatsura style from Akita Prefecture in Japan. Handcrafting each trophy imbues it with heart and soul to resonate with the winner’s creative passion.»

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A global luxury automotive brand with an unwavering commitment to bold, uncompromising design, exceptional craftsmanship, and exhilarating performance, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of the next generation of global luxury guests and is currently available in over 90 countries worldwide.

Lexus associates/team members across the world are dedicated to crafting amazing experiences that are uniquely Lexus, and that excite and change the world.

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First launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Award is an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world. The award seeks to foster the growth of ideas that contribute to society by supporting designers and creators whose works can help to shape a better future. It provides a unique opportunity for each finalist to work with a globally recognized designer as a mentor to create prototypes of their designs, and then exhibit them at one of the design calendar’s most important events.

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LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2020 FINALISTS (1/2)

Title of work

Biocraft

Biocraft materials combine natural biopolymers with emerging technology to produce materials with advanced capabilities that better our health and the environment. They are intended to replace the inert products in our daily lives with ones that actively engage with their surroundings by removing CO2 from the air and disseminating nutrients.

Name

Sutherlin Santo

(Paul Sutherlin Santo, Garrett Sutherlin Santo)

Country

USA

Paul and Garrett Sutherlin Santo are designers from Downtown Los Angeles. Their work seeks to project a future where design’s connection to nature and technology are symmetrical by exploring the relationship of emerging digital processes, ecologically engaged materials, and traditional techniques.

Title of work

Feltscape

Feltscape is a breathing cloud that fosters the philosophical idea of isolation. It is made of felt and recycled bio-plastic with an innovative robotic fabrication process. By the implementation of sensors and kinetic mechanisms, the cloud will follow the visitor’s breath. The membrane rhythm gradually accelerates or decelerates guiding the occupant to inhale/exhale more slowly.

Name (Country)

Théophile Peju & Salvatore Cicero

(Théophile Peju (France), Salvatore Cicero (Italy))

Based in United Kingdom

Théophile Peju & Salvatore Cicero are architectural designers based in London. They graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture – UCL, where they pursued research on textile composite materials. Their design approach, through hands-on experience, combines traditional craftsmanship and innovative robotic fabrication techniques.

Title of work

Flash Pak

Flash Pak, installed on lamp posts, makes life jackets easily accessible and provides protection to people in high-risk flooding areas. By utilizing the natural buoyancy of the life jacket, it allows the life vest to rise up to the water’s surface for easy access regardless of how high the water is.

 

Name

Yaokun Wu

Country

China / Based in USA

Yaokun Wu is an industrial design student at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He feels grateful for everything he has and wishes to use design to help people who need it most. He believes design is everywhere, but only that which brings people warmth will never be forgotten.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2020 FINALISTS (2/2)

Title of work

L.I.C.K.

 L.I.C.K. is a portable body cleaner that will help people who are unable to use a bath.. The device has a soft cleaning surface like a cat’s tongue similar to how cats clean their body from impurities. This cleaning surface has papillae with a U-shaped cavity, with each papillae having the same hardness, going from hard on the tip to soft at the root, just like a cat’s tongue.

Name

Irina Samoilova

Country

Russia

Irina Samoilova is a product & furniture designer. She is currently studying for a master’s degree at Moscow State Stroganov Academy of Design and Applied Art in the furniture design department. Before starting a new design, she first studies animal shapes and how such forms already work in nature.

 

Title of work

Open Source Communities

Open Source Communities is a proposal outlining an efficient way of designing communities in developing countries based on using smart open-source plans. The designer’s endeavor is to see how these designs may be refined to create a water resource center that is sustainable.

Name

BellTower

(John Brian Kamau, Joyce Wairimu Gachiri, Ian Githegi Kamau, Esther Wanjiku Kamau and Arvin Booker Kamau)

Country

Kenya

BellTower was established in 2014 with the vision of using open source systems and technologies to solve problems. They came together to create a team with skills in Risk Management, Information Technology, Design, Project Management and Strategy to build an open-source community model for personal, corporate and industrial needs.

Title of work

Pursewit

Pursewit, a newly designed sewing machine which simplifies  use for the visually impaired. Operation is made more intuitive and tactile, aiding in the cumbersome process of sewing. It provides an opportunity for the visually impaired to gain economic stability which contributes to society as a whole.

Name

Aqsa Ajmal

Country

Pakistan

Aqsa Ajmal, Industrial Designer, graduated from National University of Sciences and Technology. She is steered by her belief in design as a problem-solving tool, devising relationships between ideas and reality. Through her tangible interaction and firsthand experiments in design, she looks forward to improving connections between people and products.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2020 PANEL OF JUDGES

PAOLA ANTONELLI

SENIOR CURATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT MoMA, NY

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art, as well as MoMA’s founding Director of Research & Development. Her goal is to promote design’s understanding, until its positive influence on the world is universally acknowledged. Her work investigates design’s impact on everyday experience, often including overlooked objects and practices, and combining design, architecture, art, science and technology.

She has curated shows, written books, lectured worldwide, and taught in several schools, including Harvard and UCLA. Following the XXII Triennale di Milano––her 2019 Broken Nature, devoted to the idea of restorative design–– she has opened at MoMA the exhibition Material Ecology, on the work of architect Neri Oxman. She is currently working on several new sessions of her MoMA R&D Salons; and on the Instagram series @design.emergency––conceived with design critic Alice Rawsthorn––devoted to the role of design in the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

JEANNE GANG

ARCHITECT / FOUNDING PRINCIPAL, PARTNER OF STUDIO GANG

Jeanne Gang, FAIA, is the founding principal and partner of internationally renowned architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang. Recognized for an approach that expands beyond architecture’s conventional boundaries to foreground relationships between individuals, communities, and their environment, Jeanne has a diverse, award-winning portfolio of work throughout the Americas and Europe. These include Aqua Tower in Chicago, an expansion of the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the new United States Embassy in Brasilia. A MacArthur Fellow and Professor in Practice of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Jeanne this year was named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine and won her largest commission to date: the 2.2 million sf O’Hare Global Terminal.

JOHN MAEDA

TECHNOLOGIST / CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER, PUBLICIS SAPIENT

John Maeda is an American technologist, designer, engineer, artist, investor, author, and teacher. He was recently appointed chief experience officer at Publicis Sapient, the technology consulting and delivery arm of communications and marketing conglomerate Publicis. He has held positions with Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com; the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins; led research at the MIT Media Lab; and served as president of the Rhode Island School of Design. Named as one of the «75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century» by Esquire, Maeda draws on his diverse background as an MIT-trained engineer, award-winning designer, and executive leader to bring people and ideas together at scale. He is the author of several celebrated books, including The Laws of Simplicity and Redesigning Leadership and How to Speak Machine published in November 2019. He has appeared as a speaker all over the world, from Davos to Beijing to São Paulo to New York, and his talks for TED have received millions of views.

 

SIMON HUMPHRIES 

HEAD OF TOYOTA & LEXUS GLOBAL DESIGN

Simon Humphries is Head of Toyota & Lexus Global Design. He was appointed to oversee design for both brands in 2018.  As Head of Lexus Global Design Humphries seeks to define Lexus’ unique values in the form of a brand philosophy, incorporating a clear cultural reference to Lexus’ Japanese heritage and building a design direction that is relevant to users around the world.

Humphries joined the company in 1994. His many roles in leadership and advanced design include defining the signature spindle grille that has become an icon for the Lexus brand.  In 2016 he became President of ED2 (Toyota Europe Design Development) where his team spearheaded development of mobility concepts such as the Toyota e-Palette concept as part of the brand’s transition from «automotive company» to «mobility company.» Humphries began his career in design in 1988 when he was awarded the Royal Society of Arts Bursary Prize for Product Design in the UK.  The award gave him the opportunity to work for Sony, which jump started his passion for living and working in Japan. In his spare time Humphries enjoys carpentry and is restoring a 100-year old Japanese farmhouse. 

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2020 PANEL OF MENTORS

JOE DOUCET

FOUNDER, JOE DOUCET X PARTNERS

 A designer, entrepreneur, inventor and creative director, Joe Doucet is one of the most sought-after creative talents working in America today. His work deftly hybridizes function and visual appeal while conveying layers of meaning and message. Doucet believes that design and, more importantly, a designer’s thought process can play a larger role in innovation and problem solving, as well as aesthetics. He currently holds numerous patents for his designs and inventions.

Doucet’s work has been exhibited globally and has received numerous international awards, including a World Technology Award for Design Innovation and multiple Good Design Awards. Doucet was named the 2017 Winner of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award as Product Designer—the highest honor in his field. He is also Designer of the Year 2019 finalist by Dezeen, and a recipient of Fast Company’s Most Important Design Companies of 2019.

 

BETHAN GRAY

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, BETHAN GRAY DESIGN

London-based Bethan Gray is one the UK’s most celebrated furniture and homeware designers, having been awarded four Elle Decoration British Design Awards including the coveted Best British Designer. Her work features extensively in global media; and she has exhibited in London, Milan, Paris, New York and Dubai.

Bethan’s ancestors went on an incredible journey across continents – Bethan has since visited many of the places they passed through, inspired by a love of travel, art and culture. Today, her mission is to bring contemporary relevance to the traditional techniques from these regions – keeping both cultural narratives and craft skills alive. She believes in the power to tell stories through craft and design and has formed joint ventures based on mutual trust and respect that support over 400 master crafts people globally.

 

Established in 2008, Bethan Gray Design creates luxury handcrafted collections of furniture and home accessories that are sold through global retailers such as Harrods, Liberty, Lane Crawford. Within her own practice in London, she nurtures, connects and encourages new design talent and mentors upcoming female designers. She has recently launched a Prize for Women in Craft with Cardiff Metropolitan University where she is an honorary fellow.

 

PHILIPPE MALOUIN

DIRECTOR, PHILIPPE MALOUIN STUDIO

British-Canadian Philippe Malouin holds a bachelor’s degree in Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He has also studied at the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris and the University of Montreal.

He set up his studio in 2008 after working for English designer Tom Dixon. Philippe has also taught at the Royal College of Art in London between 2012-2015. He is also the director of POST-OFFICE, the architectural and interior design practice.

His diverse portfolio includes tables, rugs, chairs, lights, art objects and installations. Philippe’s client list includes SCP, Marsotto Edizioni, Resident, OTHR, Hem, Ace hotel, Matter-Made, Established & Sons, Roll & Hill, 1882 ltd., Kvadrat, Umbra Shift, Caesarstone, IZÉ, Swarovski, Bloomberg, Aesop and Touch Digital.

Philippe is represented by Salon 94 Design gallery in New York City. He has recently won the Wallpaper* Magazine ‘designer of the year’ award. Philippe lives and works in London, where he operates his design studio.

 

SHOHEI SHIGEMATSU

PARTNER AND DIRECTOR OF OMA NEW YORK

Shohei Shigematsu joined OMA in 1998, has led the New York office since 2006, and became a partner in 2008. He has recently completed the renovation of Sotheby’s New York headquarters, luxury high-rise towers in San Francisco and Miami, and OMA’s first ground-up building in New York City, a residential complex at 121 East 22nd Street. Sho has successfully completed designs for cultural venues including the Quebec National Beaux Arts Museum and the Faena Arts Center in Miami Beach. Currently in progress are the expansion of Buffalo’s Albright-Knox-Gundlach Art Museum and a second building for the New Museum. Sho has also designed exhibitions for Prada, the Venice Architecture Biennale, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Park Avenue Armory, and Dior’s first US retrospective at the Denver Art Museum and Dallas Museum of Art. He oversees OMA’s projects in Japan, including a new business center in Fukuoka (2021) and OMA’s first mixed-use tower in Tokyo for Mori Building Co, Ltd. (2023).

A design critic at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Sho has lectured at TED and Wired Japan conference, and at universities throughout the world.

 

ABOUT THE NEW TROPHY OF LEXUS DESIGN AWARD

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD TROPHY DESIGNER

HIDEKI YOSHIMOTO

Hideki Yoshimoto is a designer and engineer, working on a wide range of creative and technology projects. He studied aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Tokyo and carried out PhD research at the Royal College of Art, before founded TANGENT, his own lighting brand in 2015 in London. His projects and research have received several international awards in both of design and engineering, such as Lexus Design Award’s Grand Prix, Red Dot Design Concept’s Best of the Best Award, and Best Conference Award from Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence. He was also appointed as a visiting associate professor at Osaka University of Arts in Japan in 2018.

 

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