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CTV News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Pope Leo XIV: All about the first U.S. pope in history
Professor Chris Adams weighs in on the selection of the new Pope and what it could mean for Catholics around the world.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
New Pope, new path
Winnipeg Watch Professor Chris Adams weighs in on the selection of the new Pope and what it could mean for Catholics around the world.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DVLA letters dropping onto doormats after driving rule change
The DVLA will be sending letters to certain drivers following a major rule change introduced last week. Electric vehicle owners (EVs), who were previously exempt, now have to pay vehicle tax in the same way as petrol and diesel drivers. It will be a big change for many EV owners to get adjusted to as they have become used to not paying, which was seen as a perk of switching to electric. READ MORE: Drivers making themselves 'invisible' to speed cameras - and problem is getting worse Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here The Government has scrapped those rules meaning they now have to pay like everyone else. Tax forms will be arriving for EV owners when it is time for them to renew - and they will have to pay for the first time. For those with cars made after 2017, there will be a £195 annual charge. Those with older or brand-new cars will be subject to lower rates. The standard tax rate has also risen for drivers of petrol and diesel cars, up from £190 to £195. Chris Adams, group operations director at Brindley Group, explained: "From April 1, newly registered electric vehicles will pay £10 VED in the first year and then increase to £195 thereafter. READ MORE: Changes for millions of PIP claimants happening next week Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up to our newsletter "Electric cars registered between April 1 2017 and 2025 will pay £195 per year." He added: "These changes represent the Government's commitment to electrifying the cars on Britain's roads, ensuring that there is still adequate income from cars, even if they're electric.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UPDATE - CalAmp Announces Headquarters Relocation to Carlsbad, CA to Streamline Operations and Strengthen Technical Hub
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CalAmp, a global technology solutions innovator, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Irvine, CA, to Carlsbad, CA. This strategic move is designed to streamline operations and further align the company's focus on its core technical hub, where much of its engineering, product development, and hardware expertise reside. 'Our move to Carlsbad is a natural evolution in our journey to optimize efficiency and reinforce our commitment to innovation,' said Chris Adams, President and CEO of CalAmp. 'Carlsbad has long been home to our talented engineering and product teams, making it the ideal location to centralize our operations and drive technological advancements that improve our customers' lives.' CalAmp's new headquarters will be housed in its existing Carlsbad office, a well-established center for the company's research and development initiatives. The relocation underscores CalAmp's commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing collaboration among its technical teams. While the headquarters moves to Carlsbad, CalAmp will maintain its additional offices worldwide, including locations in Eden Prairie, MN; Brooklyn, NY; London, UK; Milan, Italy; Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; and Mexico City, Mexico. These offices will continue to support CalAmp's global customers and partners with the high-quality service and solutions they expect. 'This transition allows us to better leverage our strengths and position ourselves for future growth,' Adams added. 'By consolidating our leadership and technical expertise in Carlsbad, we are creating an environment where innovation thrives and where we can better serve our customers.' For more information about CalAmp and its technology-driven solutions, visit About CalAmp CalAmp provides flexible solutions to help organizations worldwide monitor, track, and protect their vital assets. Our unique device-enabled software and cloud platform enables commercial and government organizations worldwide to improve efficiency, safety, visibility, and compliance while accommodating the unique ways they do business. With over 10 million active edge devices and 220+ approved or pending patents, CalAmp is the telematics leader organizations turn to for innovation and dependability. For more information, visit or LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp Blog. CalAmp, LoJack, TRACKER, Here Comes The Bus, Bus Guardian, CalAmp Vision, CrashBoxx and associated logos are among the trademarks of CalAmp and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Spireon acquired the LoJack® U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business from CalAmp and holds an exclusive license to the LoJack mark in the United States and Canada. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. CalAmp Investor Contact: CalAmp Media Contact: Jikun Kim Mark Gaydos SVP & CFO Chief Marketing Officer ir@ Mgaydos@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CalAmp Announces Headquarters Relocation to Carlsbad, CA to Streamline Operations and Strengthen Technical Hub
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CalAmp, a global technology solutions innovator, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Irvine, CA, to Carlsbad, CA. This strategic move is designed to streamline operations and further align the company's focus on its core technical hub, where much of its engineering, product development, and hardware expertise reside. 'Our move to Carlsbad is a natural evolution in our journey to optimize efficiency and reinforce our commitment to innovation,' said Chris Adams, President and CEO of CalAmp. 'Carlsbad has long been home to our talented engineering and product teams, making it the ideal location to centralize our operations and drive technological advancements that improve our customers' lives.' CalAmp's new headquarters will be housed in its existing Carlsbad office, a well-established center for the company's research and development initiatives. The relocation underscores CalAmp's commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing collaboration among its technical teams. While the headquarters moves to Carlsbad, CalAmp will maintain its additional offices worldwide, including locations in Eden Prairie, MN; Brooklyn, NY; London, UK; Milan, Italy; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; and Mexico City, Mexico. These offices will continue to support CalAmp's global customers and partners with the high-quality service and solutions they expect. 'This transition allows us to better leverage our strengths and position ourselves for future growth,' Adams added. 'By consolidating our leadership and technical expertise in Carlsbad, we are creating an environment where innovation thrives and where we can better serve our customers.' For more information about CalAmp and its technology-driven solutions, visit About CalAmp CalAmp provides flexible solutions to help organizations worldwide monitor, track, and protect their vital assets. Our unique device-enabled software and cloud platform enables commercial and government organizations worldwide to improve efficiency, safety, visibility, and compliance while accommodating the unique ways they do business. With over 10 million active edge devices and 220+ approved or pending patents, CalAmp is the telematics leader organizations turn to for innovation and dependability. For more information, visit or LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp Blog. CalAmp, LoJack, TRACKER, Here Comes The Bus, Bus Guardian, CalAmp Vision, CrashBoxx and associated logos are among the trademarks of CalAmp and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Spireon acquired the LoJack® U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business from CalAmp and holds an exclusive license to the LoJack mark in the United States and Canada. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. CalAmp Investor Contact: CalAmp Media Contact: Jikun Kim Mark Gaydos SVP & CFO Chief Marketing Officer ir@ Mgaydos@
