The second Africa CEO Forum, organized by Groupe Jeune Afrique in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), will be taking place in Geneva on 17-19 March. Offering a framework for exchange between the major players of the African private sector, the event will bring together more than 700 African and international CEOs, financiers, and [...]

ZAP an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China is launching a small EV sedan, Sparkee for city commuters in China. Focusing on the growing demands for electric vehicles (EVs) in China driven by Chinese government policies, ZAP and Jonway Auto developed [...]

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) is at it again. Fresh off the unveiling of the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the launch of Project RUSHMORE, the company unleashed Thursday two new motorcycles that expand its diverse line-up of street bikes. The mid-year release of the retro-cool Low Rider and rangy SuperLow 1200T completes the largest new-model launch in [...]

Google Glass enters the luxury timepiece market, as Swiss watch brands Frederique Constant and Alpina have incorporated the fledgling technology into their 2014 brand strategies. As part of the Official Google Glass Explorer Program, brands are laying a foundation that will forevermore change how luxury timepieces are merchandized, marketed, and shared. Executives from the luxury [...]

OPI Products Inc., a subsidiary of COTY Inc., and Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday a collaboration featuring Ford Mustang. The popular pony car – celebrating its 50th anniversary in April – will serve as the inspiration for a line of OPI limited edition nail lacquers that will launch internationally in July. “OPI is thrilled to [...]

Fashion designer Kenneth Cole has launched Mankind, a new fragrance for men. It was created by Claude Dir, Perfumer at Givaudan and Parlux Ltd. in collaboration with Kenneth Cole. Encased with leather and affixed with chrome bolts, it was personally selected by Kenneth himself. “The Mankind fragrance and concept is designed for the guy who [...]

Maserati unveiled the Alfieri, a 2+2 concept car, to celebrate the brand’s centenary at the Geneva Palexpo today. It is a functional prototype. The new concept bears the name of Alfieri, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers, who founded “Officine Alfieri Maserati” in Bologna a century ago. The Alfieri was created at the Maserati [...]

Preparing for the 2015 introduction of the next Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle (FCEV), Honda R&D Americas has installed a new hydrogen refueling station on its Torrance, California campus. This advanced station will serve as a platform for demonstrating and validating the enhanced hydrogen fueling protocol developed by Honda, named the MC Fill. With the aim [...]

Procter & Gamble’s (NYSE:PG) Orgullosa program – a platform created to celebrate, empower and fuel Latinas’ accomplishments and dreams – unveiled its Nueva Latina campaign. The initiative aims to empower women to define what it means to be a bicultural, modern Latina – the Nueva Latina. As part of the launch, Orgullosa debuted its production [...]

Absolut has announced that its vodka will be unveiling its newest flavor and bottle, Absolut Karnival, at one of the world’s most prominent carnival celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago. The passion fruit and orange blossom-flavored limited edition Absolut Karnival will capture the transformative energy of Carnival. Absolut will be participating, or “playing mas” as it [...]

LED Technologies announced today an alliance with Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW), to develop Revive Light Therapy for the partnership. The products include, luxurious and affordable skincare devices that offer the latest technology in four key areas: anti-aging; uneven skintone and hyperpigmantation; acne and skin healing. “We are extremely proud and honored to partner with Kathy, [...]

Diet Coke is introducing a new product, Diet Coke Frost. Stated to be a low-calorie frozen carbonated beverage, this is the first frozen offering in the brand’s 31-year history. Diet Coke Frost has natural cherry flavor to deliver a refreshing uplift, says the company. Each 20-ounce serving has 30 calories and 12 grams of carbs. [...]