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Car dealership retail tech still draws investor interest

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Retail auto technology startups can count at least one thing in the months ahead, according to Daniel Hoffer: Venture capitalists are still pursuing investments and making deals. That’s worth noting in the wake of the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank, which used to support much of the innovation industry. Inflation and rising interest rates already had made access to capital more difficult, and some predict SVB’s collapse will make things worse. But Hoffer, a managing director of Autotech Ventures in Menlo Park, Calif., insists venture capitalist investment continues to be business as usual. “Neither auto tech nor any VCs…
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Lincoln, GM and Ford dealerships sell in deals across 4 states

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LaFontaine Automotive Group has acquired Pfeiffer Lincoln in Grand Rapids, Mich., marking the second Grand Rapids dealership for the Highland, Mich., group as it continues to expand into western Michigan. The acquisition, which closed Monday, follows LaFontaine Automotive’s August purchase of Keller Ford. The Lincoln store purchased from the Pfeiffer family was renamed LaFontaine Lincoln Grand Rapids. “In short order, we’ve seen tremendous opportunity in the greater Grand Rapids area for continued growth for our group,” LaFontaine CEO Ryan LaFontaine said in a statement. LaFontaine Automotive now has 53 franchises, representing 24 brands and nine collision centers, all in Michigan.…
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This Artist Captures Richly Detailed Images that Echo the Work of The Old Masters » Design You Trust

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Contemporary artist Mitch Griffiths is a master of oil painting, capturing richly detailed images that echo the work of the old masters.Drawing on the traditions of representational painting, Griffiths uses his art to reflect the complexities of the modern world. With an approach that may seem loose at first glance, he deftly manipulates abstract forms and shapes until they emerge as intricate details that breathe life into his work. More: InstagramBut while his paintings are complex and nuanced, they are anything but cold and sterile. Instead, they are imbued with a sense of warmth and vibrancy that speaks…
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‘Tested & Trusted’ Expert Picks on Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day

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‘Tested & Trusted’ Expert Picks on Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day Tested & Trusted How does the average car enthusiast know what products and gear to buy? We ask the experts. The Gear Team has spent the last year doing hands-on tests of dozens of popular products in a variety of categories, pitting popular, bestselling, and even brand-new products against the competition in real-world testing and letting our readers know which ones are the best, which ones will get the job done, and which ones to avoid. We’ve tested everything from tools and shop gear to car-cleaning products and…
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Stellantis and Vulcan sign a deal for French geothermal projects

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Stellantis has signed a new agreement with Australia-listed lithium supplier Vulcan Energy Resources aiming to help decarbonize its European operations, the two groups said. As global demand for electric-vehicle batteries rises, Stellantis has signed deals with multiple miners to secure key minerals, including with Vulcan, in which the automaker is now the second largest investor. The binding agreement announced on Wednesday is for the first phase of a project to develop new geothermal sources contributing to the energy supply of an industrial site in Mulhouse, eastern France, where Stellantis produces several Peugeot and DS models, including the full-electric Peugeot e…
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