VW Group’s Cupra Talking To Penske About 2030 US Launch With ICE, EVs
VW Group’s Cupra discusses 2030 US launch with Penske

Volkswagen success story in Spain looks to expand ICE, PHEV and EV models to North America by end of decade go through Chris Chilton 20 hours ago Cupra has begun preliminary talks with the Penske dealer group for a US launch. The Volkswagen-owned sports brand hopes to be available in major U.S. states before the end of the decade. Cupra is expected to offer ICE, PHEV and all-electric powertrains in its next generation of SUVs and crossovers. With the news that Volkswagen's Spanish brand Cupra has launched the first phase of negotiations with the Penske dealer group, the dream of Cupra being launched in the United States is one step closer. While no specific deal has been announced, the fact that Cupra is even talking about the two companies sitting together suggests the discussions may be deeper than what's revealed on the surface. While no detailed timeline was given for the Cupra's U.S. debut, the automaker reiterated its previous stance,…

IMEX panel discusses gender equality in global business
IMEX panel discusses gender equality in global business

LAS VEGAS – The challenges facing women in the events industry took center stage at IMEX America 2024, a conference titled “Giving Voice: Uniting Women to Achieve Equality in Business Events,” focusing on gender equality and Inclusiveness. The panel, held Oct. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was premised on the premise that gender equality in business varies by region. Panelists representing Europe, Africa and the United States detailed the unique challenges they face. Panelists include German-born Tanja Bauer-Glueck, a business and leadership coach specializing in growth management and founder of Bauer Business Beratung Mainz. She was joined by Lipian Mtandabari, Director of Operations at Ntsako Travel Africa and a leader in LGBTQ+ travel growth and development across Africa, and Tess Vismale, Founder and CEO of iSocialExecution and an award-winning events industry leader, including the inaugural Women in Tech Influence Awards 2023. The panel was moderated by Ashley Brundage, President and CEO of Empowering Differences. As a transgender woman,…