Rplate, World’s First Digital License Plate and Winner of Best New Product Award, Featured at CONNECTIONS Conference May 21 - 23

Reviver demonstrates its award winning Rplate at Connected Car Corner, by InstallerNet, in San Francisco; Reviver also announced that the Rplate is the winner of a Best New Product Award from the 2019 American Business Awards

Foster City, CA – May 20, 2019 – Reviver’s Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, will showcase  its award-winning product and platform May 21st – 23rd in San Francisco at the first ever Connected Car Corner, by InstallerNet, at CONNECTIONS, which highlights the role of smart automotive technologies, and features companies with specific solutions for the connected car. Reviver also announced that the Rplate has just been awarded the Stevie Silver Award for Best New Product in the Transportation category in the 17th Annual American Business Awards.

“With 56% of all light vehicles predicted to be actively ‘connected’ by 2022*, this conference could not be timelier,” said Reviver Co-founder and CEO, Neville Boston. “The Rplate, which is right in the sweet spot of the connected car revolution, is poised to expand across the US, bringing new efficiencies and benefits to consumers, businesses and state agencies —from automated vehicle renewals, to parking and tolling, to safety and security.”  

The Rplate, which is already on the roads in California and Arizona with more states to follow, transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform to simplify daily life, with vast potential for future innovation and Smart Cities integration.

“We are also excited to have just been recognized by The American Business Awards with a Stevie Award for Best New Product,” continued Boston.  The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

Among the glowing comments from American Business Awards judges about the Rplate were:

“The Rplate’s digital license plate has global appeal…. Awesome new product to help automate DMV processes to help the consumer…truly a first of its kind…fantastic concept and solution - solves a lot of needs and streamlines existing processes.”

The Rplate can automate vehicle renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate, including promoting charitable causes, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s academic/athletic achievements. Other features include geofencing capabilities, trips taken, and vehicle miles traveled for business and/or governmental entities. Additional features will include Amber and weather alerts, automated parking, tolling, marketing capabilities, enhanced safety and security, and much more.

“Reviver is just the kind of leading IoT company we are thrilled to feature in the Connected Car Corner, by InstallerNet, at CONNECTIONS. Products like the Rplate are destined to play an important role in the emerging connected car market,” said Tony Frangiosa, CEO of InstallerNet, which focuses on supporting clients with their go-to-market strategies through nationwide installation services for both smart home and vehicle aftermarket IoT products.”

The Rplate will be on display and demonstrated in the Connected Car Corner, by InstallerNet, at CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 21-23, at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport.  

*New connected car research from Parks Associates estimates the US will have 169 million actively connected cars, 56% of all light vehicles, by 2022.

About Reviver

Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and ecosystem stakeholders. For more information and to order an Rplate in California and Arizona, visit http://www.reviver.com

Reviver Media Contact:

Angela Jacobson, angela(at)mwebbcom.com, +1 714.454.8776

Melanie Webber, melanie(at)mwebbcom.com, +1 949.307.1723

Reviver’s Rplate receives award at 8th International Smart City Expo in Dubai

Foster City, CA – April 1, 2019 – Reviver, creator of the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate platform, has been selected as a global leader for Smart License Plates and received the award for Best Smart Transportation Solution at the 8th International Smart City Expo in Dubai, UAE.  The 2019 Smart City Conference & Expo Awards recognize the best in IoT and Smart Cities Application Development. The Rplate is already on the roads in California and Arizona in the United States, with more states to follow and is expanding its reach globally, including to the United Arab Emirates.

“We are thrilled to receive this international award and recognition for the Rplate. Our digital license plate platform is on track to becoming a leader in the connected vehicle world with significant implications for the future of Smart Cities,” said Patrick Allainguillaume, General Manager and Senior Vice-President EMEA of Reviver.  “This award is a strong validation that our solution has an important role to play in the global development of Smart Cities.”

“We are pleased to have selected Reviver as a Global Leader in Smart Transportation solution during the Smart City Expo in Dubai” said Dr. Hafiz Yasar Lateef, Director and Founder of Smart City Expo.

The Rplate was on display at the 2019 Smart City Expo at the Dusit Thani, Dubai, UAE on March 17th and 18th, joining companies and attendees from around the world. The expo featured a showcase of innovative solutions and services from leading technology companies.  The event combined a collocated conference, covering Smart City Vertical applications, urban planning technologies and international authorities responsible for developing urban policies.

Launched onto the road in California in June 2018, the award-winning Rplate transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high-definition display, offering a connected car platform to simplify daily life, with vast potential for future innovation and Smart Cities integration.   To expand the promise of Smart Cities globally, Rplate is working with international technology partners including Harman and Wistron NeWeb, with a mission of helping to solve the problems that arise from archaic processes, via a platform that connects cities, consumers and agencies. Reviver has also partnered with SEED Group, and the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to further extend the global reach of the Rplate.

About Reviver

Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and ecosystem stakeholders. For more information and to order an Rplate in California and Arizona, visit http://www.reviver.com

Reviver Media Contact:

Angela Jacobson, angela@mwebbcom.com, +1 714.454.8776

Melanie Webber, melanie@mwebbcom.com, +1 949.307.1723

IoT and wireless product design leader, WNC, enters a Joint Design and Manufacturing agreement with Reviver; partnership enables Reviver to meet increasing demand for the Rplate as it expands across the US and globally

Barcelona, Spain – February 25th, 2019 – Reviver, creator of the world’s first digital license plate platform, and Wistron NeWeb (WNC), global specialists in the design and development of cutting-edge communication products, today announced that they have entered a Joint Design and Manufacturing agreement for the Rplate.  The Rplate will be showcased at the Wistron NeWeb booth 2D104MR during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The Rplate is now available in the world’s largest car market, California, as well as in Arizona, and is expanding to other states and countries in 2019.  Reviver chose WNC for its track record of innovation, deep expertise in IoT and wireless, development infrastructure and ability to rapidly scale production.  WNC’s clients include the world’s leading telecommunications and networking companies.

“Reviver is a true disrupter and the first to market with a completely unique platform product, the Rplate, that has incredible potential for IoT and wireless service innovation, while generating solid benefits for consumers and businesses alike,” said Larry Lee, Executive VP and GM of Networking Business Group at WNC.  “We are excited to enable the Rplate’s digital license plate platform to the mass market and look forward to working with Reviver to further develop the Rplate in innovative ways, such as Smart Cities, autonomous vehicles, the connected vehicle space and continued global expansion.”

The Rplate transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high-definition display, offering a connected car platform to simplify daily life, with vast potential for future innovation. The Rplate can automate vehicle renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate, including promoting charitable causes, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s academic/athletic achievements. The Rplate also enhances vehicle safety and security, enabling stolen vehicle and plate detached information, as well as geofencing capabilities, trips taken, and vehicle miles traveled for business and/or governmental entities.  Additional features will include Amber and weather alerts, automated parking, tolling, marketing capabilities and much more.

“Our partnership with WNC, a true leader in wireless technology and network technology integration, is a significant milestone for Reviver in scaling production of the Rplate to meet increased demand,” said Sean MacNeil, President, and COO of Reviver.  “But it goes beyond that. WNC not only have the breadth, knowledge and expertise to scale volume as our footprint grows, they also have an innovation track record right in the heart of IoT and wireless, with a deep R&D and management infrastructure that will provide deep synergies and support as we expand the Rplate platform’s capabilities – as well as a nimbleness to enable rapid evolution.”

WNC has set a number of impressive industrial benchmarks: ranking #1 with 35% of the world’s market share for built-in antennas for laptops, shipping over 300 million units of satellite communications products and digital home products and topping the list of Taiwan’s satellite communications product-exporting manufacturers. WNC has also maintained a leading position for enterprise-class wireless communications products and serves as the Alpha site of the world’s major chip suppliers.  WNC continues to expand its technological expertise and service scope in areas including broadband, broadcast, multimedia, the IoT, wireline, and wireless to build application platforms for different technologies.

“We have a simple vision: to improve daily life for consumers and businesses. Our goal is an Rplate platform for every vehicle, offering multiple efficiencies and benefits, while intersecting seamlessly with the next generation of connectivity,” said Reviver Co-founder and CEO Neville Boston.  “Wistron NeWeb will be an important partner in helping us achieve just that.”

About WNC

Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) specializes in the design and development of cutting-edge communication products. WNC’s technical expertise ranges across applications from broadband, broadcasting, multimedia, and the IoT to wireline and wireless communications, with product scope covering solutions in network communications, digital home products, satellite broadcasting, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). For more information, please visit: http://www.wnc.com.tw/.

About Reviver

Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and ecosystem stakeholders. For more information and to pre-order an Rplate in California and Arizona, visit http://www.reviver.com

Reviver Media Contact:

Angela Jacobson, angela@mwebbcom.com, 714 454 8776

Melanie Webber, melanie@mwebbcom.com, 949 307 1723

Reviver Partners with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to Bring a Digital License Plate Platform to the United Arab Emirates and MENA

Reviver establishes Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Dubai to extend reach of the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate

Foster City, California – February 12, 2019 – Reviver, creator of the world’s first digital license plate platform, SEED Group, and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to further extend the global reach of Reviver in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Reviver’s MENA headquarters will be based in Dubai and headed by Reviver General Manager and Senior Vice President Patrick Allainguillaume, who has extensive experience deploying leading-edge technologies and taking disruptive and innovative digital solutions to market in the region.

“We are very pleased to be working with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to expand access to our connected car platform in the MENA region,” said Reviver Co-founder and CEO Neville Boston. “Their vision of a more connected community, and of transforming the infrastructure of the UAE and the Middle East, perfectly aligns with our mission of establishing a universal connected vehicle innovation platform.”

The Rplate launched on the roads in California in June 2018 and is now available in Arizona, with more states to follow. The Rplate transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high-definition display, offering a connected car platform to simplify daily life, with vast potential for future innovation. The Rplate can automate vehicle renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate, including promoting charitable causes, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s academic/athletic achievements. The Rplate also enhances vehicle safety and security, enabling stolen vehicle and plate detached information, as well as geofencing capabilities, trips taken, and vehicle miles traveled for business and/or governmental entities.  Additional features will include Amber and weather alerts, automated parking, tolling, marketing capabilities and much more.

“Since the international recognition of the effective use of digital license plates, there has been extreme interest in the Rplate within our region. Following a number of Dubai Smart City initiatives, we see innumerable opportunities for synergies with this new technology, which is capable of generating real-time communication and many benefits for vehicle owners, businesses and the general public. This partnership is a very positive development for the UAE, which will transform Dubai into an international technology hub. Our vision is to seek innovation that improves the quality of life for our communities and this strategic partnership with Reviver does just that,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum.

“This partnership, and our new Dubai Reviver headquarters, expand our operational footprint, extending our ecosystem of partnerships that will bring the Rplate to more users internationally, while also helping to fuel opportunities for collaboration as we broaden the Rplate’s feature set,” said Sean MacNeil, President, and COO of Reviver.

About Reviver

Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and ecosystem stakeholders. For more information and to pre-order an Rplate in California and Arizona, visit http://www.reviver.com

About SEED Group

Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit http://www.seedgroup.com.

Reviver Auto Media Contact:

Angela Jacobson, angela@mwebbcom.com, 714 454 8776

New Michigan law allows for digital license plates; new technology has potential to generate efficiencies and benefits for consumers, businesses and the state - from Smart City synergies to expedited vehicle registration; Reviver Auto working with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to bring Rplates to Michigan market

Detroit, MI - January 17, 2019 – The Michigan legislature has passed a bill (Public Act 656 of 2018) enabling digital license plate technology in the state of Michigan.  This new technology, which has the potential to generate efficiencies and benefits for consumers, businesses, and the state, offers a digital alternative to today’s 125-year-old stamped metal license.  Reviver Auto, the creator of the Rplate, the world’s first and only digital license plate, will work in conjunction with newly-elected Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, to roll the plates out to interested users in the state of Michigan.

“We are proud to have worked closely with the department of state and Secretary Benson, as well as the Michigan legislature and other public officials, to pass this pioneering bill in the state that invented the automotive industry,” said Reviver Auto Co-founder and CEO Neville Boston.   “We look forward to continuing our great working relationship with the state of Michigan, to not only contribute to a more connected community and bring significant benefits to its citizens and businesses, but to also help fuel the innovation fire right here in the core of the global automotive industry.”

The Rplate, which launched on the roads in California in June 2018, transforms today’s stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high-definition display and offers a platform to simplify daily life with vast potential for future innovation.  The Rplate’s connected car platform can automate vehicle renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate, including promoting charitable causes, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s academic/athletic achievements. The Rplate also enables stolen vehicle and plate detached information, as well as geo-fencing capabilities for business and/or governmental entities.  Future features include Amber and weather alerts, automated parking, trips taken, vehicle miles traveled, marketing capabilities and much more.

Michigan, the home of the automotive industry and the heart of its technology innovations, is the first state in the nation to enact a law to allow implementation of digital license plates, helping to open up a digital gateway to a world of innovation opportunities – from Smart Cities initiatives to autonomous vehicle technology – while also offering new efficiencies for consumers such as simplifying and expediting the process for renewing automobile registration.

The legislation coincides with the upgrading of internal systems at Michigan’s Department of State which will provide effortless integration with the Rplate technology. Reviver Auto and the Secretary of State’s office are eager to partner with Michigan companies and organizations to bring the digital license plates to all interested individuals.

Reviver Auto is also partnering with Michigan-based The Pink Fund to create a Pink Fund-branded digital license plate, as well as digital Pink Fund logos for the Rplate, all of which will help raise funds to support the organization’s mission of providing financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes.

In addition to Michigan, the Rplate, which is currently on the road in California, is anticipated to expand into new states in 2019: the use of digital license plates is fully authorized for Arizona; legislation has been passed in Texas and Florida, and Washington State will conduct a digital license plate study.   In addition, Reviver Auto has begun its international growth with an initial program in Dubai, UAE for a proof of concept in partnership with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. The Rplate is available in California through participating auto dealerships, proshops such as Al & Ed’s Autosound, and for preorder at the Reviver Auto website www.reviverauto.com. 

The Rplate is being demonstrated at Booth CC05 at the Automobil-D event (which precedes the Detroit Auto Show) January 14-17.    

About Reviver Auto
Reviver Auto’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate™, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and will soon automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved in California by the DMV and CHP under pilot, the Rplate also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to the license plate. For more information, visit http://www.reviverauto.com.

Media Contacts:

Reviver Auto:

Angela Jacobson, 714-474-8776, angela@mwebbcom.com

Melanie Webber, 949 307 1723, melanie@mwebbcom.com

Susan G. Komen of LA Partners with Reviver Auto to Raise Funds Through Komen-branded Digital License Plates

Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles is the first charity to create a custom cause digital license plate with the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate; custom digital license plates designed to raise funds to increase access to breast health services and support research

Las Vegas, Nevada –January 7, 2019 – Reviver Auto, creator of the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, and Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County, today announced at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show that they have partnered to create a Susan G. Komen-branded digital license plate that will help raise funds to support the organization’s mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever.

Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County is the nation’s largest Susan G. Komen chapter and the only organization in LA dedicated to combating breast cancer on every front.  The partnership will also enable the activation of digital Susan G. Komen logos for interested Rplate consumers who wish to contribute to, and display their support for, the organization.

“We are so proud that such a great organization, Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County, is our very first official cause plate partner,” said Reviver Auto Co-founder and CEO Neville Boston.  “One of the key features of the Rplate is its ability to generate DMV-approved digital cause plates individually by consumers.  Because it is digital, the Rplate is able to simplify the cause plate process for charitable organizations and the DMV alike - all while empowering consumers to more easily support their favorite organization.”

“Contributing to a connected community is a core part of Reviver Auto’s mission and we are very grateful to be able to help Susan G. Komen of LA County raise funds and awareness for breast health services and research.”

The Rplate transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high definition display that offers new efficiencies and benefits. The Rplate’s connected car platform will soon automate DMV renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate, including promoting charitable causes such as Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s academic/athletic achievements via DMV-approved personalized messages (such as “Support Our Troops”, “God Bless America”, “I’d Rather Be Running”).

As part of the partnership with Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County, specific Rplates will be sold in California with Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles branding and messaging.  A portion of each sale will be donated to Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County.  Reviver Auto will participate in events with Susan G. Komen to raise awareness about the organization, while Rplate users can proudly support the cause on their plate.

“At Susan G. Komen we are always looking for ways to expand awareness and increase our opportunities to further our communities’ access to healthcare. Funds raised through the Rplate will help us do that,” said Mark K. Pilon, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen, Los Angeles County.   “Being on the cutting-edge of the digital revolution is an important way for us to reach our community, and working with Reviver Auto enables us to not only raise funds with a much more efficiently implemented cause plate, but also to make our message more digitally mobile.”

Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County is a primary local resource for people who need breast cancer screening, diagnostic and support services. Through annual events including the MORE THAN PINK Walk™, and individual contributions from donors Komen Los Angeles County raises funds that enable women in our local communities to access crucial breast health services.  Seventy-five percent of all monies raised by the Affiliate stay in Los Angeles County to fund breast health services for people who would not otherwise have access. Twenty-five percent of funds raised supports the Susan G. Komen® Global Research Program.

The Rplate launched onto California roads in mid-2018 under pilot and anticipates expansion into new states in 2019. The use of digital license plates is fully authorized for Arizona; legislation has been passed in Texas and Florida, with Washington State passing legislation to conduct a digital license plate study.

The Rplate is available in California through participating auto dealerships, proshops such as Al & Ed’s Autosound, and for preorder at the Reviver Auto website www.reviverauto.com.  Consumers who are interested in a Susan G. Komen-branded Rplate or adding a Susan G. Komen logo will be able to order online directly from Reviver Auto’s website.

About Reviver Auto
Reviver Auto’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate™, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and will soon automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved in California by the DMV and CHP under pilot, the Rplate also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to the license plate. For more information, visit http://www.reviverauto.com.

About Susan G. Komen® and Komen Los Angeles County

 Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Komen was founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Komen Los Angeles County is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk™, Komen Los Angeles County has invested $10,535,590 in community breast health programs in Los Angeles County and has helped contribute to more than $920 million invested globally in research. For more information, call 310-575-3011 or visit http://komenlacounty.org.

Media Contacts:

Reviver Auto:

Angela Jacobson, angela(at)mwebbcom(dot)com, 714.474.8776

Susan G. Komen:

Devon Blaine, devon(at)blainegroupinc(dot)com, 310.360.1499

Roxana Salcedo, roxana(at)blainegroupinc(dot)com

Reviver Auto’s Rplate Pro Emerged Among Thousands as Voted on by Panel of International Judges

Las Vegas, NV– November 1, 2018–Reviver Auto was recognized with a 2019 Global Media Award this week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for the Rplate Pro, the world’s first digital license plate. The Rplate Pro is currently on display at SEMA 2018 in distribution partner Al & Ed’s Autosound Booth 12039 in Las Vegas through November 3rd. 

“This is the Rplate Pro’s debut at SEMA, and we could not be prouder that it has been recognized by this distinguished panel of international judges as one of the products most likely to succeed in their home countries,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “The Rplate Pro brings unique customization and connectivity opportunities, as well as transformative efficiencies, to consumers and businesses -- and to the future of the automobile.  This global recognition helps validate our mission of an Rplate on every vehicle, and we are very grateful to the SEMA Global Media Awards Program for this honor.”

The SEMA Global Media Awards Program recognizes those companies that manufacture specialty equipment products and accessories that would have mass appeal to consumers in countries outside the United States. The products are voted on by a prestigious group of international journalists who serve as judges.

Launched onto the road in California this summer, the Rplate Pro transforms the standard 125-year-old license plate into a sophisticated, sleek, digital, high definition display that allows consumers to view their vehicle’s telematics and customize the look of their plate by changing the background (black to white / white to black) and adding DMV-approved cause or personal messaging, such as ‘Support Our Troops,’ ‘God Bless America,’ or ‘I’d Rather Be Running.’  As a truly cutting-edge and unique aftermarket product, the Rplate integrates with today’s vehicle styles, offering new efficiencies and benefits to consumers, and its connected car platform automatically reflects registration renewals by replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and adds new levels of personalization to the license plate.

“The idea of customization and personalization has been growing throughout world,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA director of international and government relations.  "Our goal is to have media experts from around the world determine which new products are likely to succeed in their home markets. The automotive specialty-equipment market is made up of enthusiasts who are passionate about the hobby, and so it’s exciting to see how their love for cars, trucks and SUVs is impacting those throughout the world.”

This year’s program included about 30 judges from 19 countries. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated nearly 3,000 product entries at the SEMA Show before selecting the products that they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries. 

About Reviver Auto 
Reviver Auto's mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate Pro™, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and will soon automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved in California under pilot, the Rplate Pro also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to the license plate. For more information, visit https://www.reviverauto.com.

Media contact, Reviver Auto:

Angela Jacobson, angela@mwebbcom.com, 714 454 8776

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California New Car Dealers Association Partners with Reviver Auto to Expand Consumer Access to ‘Rplate Pro™’ Digital License Plates

Reviver Auto joins with nation’s largest state automotive dealer association to make the revolutionary Rplate Pro more easily available to California consumers

Foster City, CA –October 10, 2018 – Reviver Auto, creator of the Rplate Pro, the world’s first digital license plate, today announced it has partnered with the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) to make the Rplate Pro more easily accessible to the customers of CNCDA’s over 1,200 franchised new car dealers.

California is the first state to fully adopt the Rplate Pro, which is also DMV and CHP approved. The Rplate Pro transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high definition display that offers new efficiencies and benefits. The Rplate’s connected car platform will soon automate DMV renewals, replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license plate. In addition to offering a unique opportunity to reach the millions of new vehicle purchasers with the Rplate, the California New Car Dealers Association will work with Reviver Auto to educate its members on how the Rplate technology works and about the value it can bring to their dealership customers.

“California’s auto dealers, who serve the US’ largest car market, have always been ahead of the auto technology curve and eager to offer their customers the latest and best innovations for their vehicles,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “We are thrilled to work in partnership with CNCDA to enable their members to meet the growing consumer demand for the Rplate Pro, which offers a unique value proposition to both consumers and dealerships.”

In addition to enabling users to automatically renew DMV registration, the Rplate allows consumers to view their vehicle’s telematics and customize the look of their plate by changing the background (black to white / white to black) and adding DMV-approved cause or personal messaging, such as ‘Support Our Troops,’ ‘God Bless America,’ ‘I’d Rather Be Running.’ As a truly cutting-edge and unique aftermarket product, the Rplate, which beautifully integrates with today’s vehicle styles, offers dealers an additional way to differentiate their dealerships and add value for their customers.

“CNCDA is excited to announce our new partnership with Reviver Auto. We are eager to assist in facilitating our members’ ability to bring this unique and potentially game-changing technology to their customers statewide,” said Brian Maas, President of CNCDA. 

About Reviver Auto
Reviver Auto’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate Pro™, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and will soon automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved in California, the Rplate Pro also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to the license plate. For more information, visit http://www.reviverauto.com.

About CNCDA

The California New Car Dealers Association is the country’s largest state association of franchised new car and truck dealers representing nearly 1,200 dealer members.  Last year, California’s franchised new car dealers sold more than 2.8 million new and used cars and trucks. For more information, visit www.cncda.org.

Media Contacts:

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Attending the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) for the second year a row, I was struck by just how seriously Motor City is taking the influx of opportunities offered by tech companies – start ups and established players – who are coming to the market with connected car solutions, automation technology and other mobility services. The conversation at last month’s show seemed to be dominated by the innovation in the sector – whether it’s new, targeted ride sharing apps, solutions for the next iteration of self-driving vehicles, hardware/software that delivers unprecedented connectivity, or even the URB-E, a fold-up electric bike that weighs just 30lbs and may just replace a city dweller’s car.

While the OEMs were upstairs launching their latest models – and there were plenty of great ones to talk about! – Automobili-D, the showcase taking place in the depths of the basement, had its own buzz brewing, it felt more CES than Auto Show. Rick Snyder, Michigan’s governor, hosted an award ceremony to recognize the premier mobility technology companies in the world, saying, “This year’s inaugural PlanetM Awards represents Michigan’s evolution from motor to mobility epicenter.”

Reviver Auto was just one of the 160 exhibitors – a number that had doubled from last year. Companies hailed from over a dozen countries, focusing on everything from electrification and personal mobility to on-demand/ride sharing and smart city infrastructures to fleet management and logistics.

We weren’t the only company hailing from California – there was start-up Populus.ai, a data and analytics platform founded by MIT PhDs to help cities create safer, more efficient streets, and Mystro, an app to help on-demand drivers safely switch between multiple ride-sharing platforms (like Lyft or Uber) by automating the evaluation and accepting of trips.

During the Detroit Auto Show, we had the pleasure of announcing the RPlate Pro, the first-ever digital license plate, to the world. The idea of turning the old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform really resonated with attendees – 82% said they’d buy one once the digital plate became available in their state. It could also be because they look great and modern on the back of any vehicle – especially some of the sleek, new models introduced during the show.

Currently, the RPlate is being sold through dealerships in California – but you can expect to see them in Arizona, Texas and Florida soon.

LA-area Galpin Motors is the first announced dealer partner to sell the RPlate, and prides itself on giving consumers cutting-edge product, technology, and service. Beau Boeckmann, Galpin's President and COO, told the media, "When I saw the digital license plate, I thought it was absolutely awesome! We have a long history of industry firsts and innovation, so the digital license plate is a natural for us -- I can't wait to offer it to our customers."

Similar to a smart home device, the RPlate is a “connected smart car” device that you control via a cloud-based app, ultimately transforming a stamped metal license plate into a thin, integrated, digital display that functions as a legal license plate – except it does much more! Including automating DMV registration renewals (legacy stickers are replaced with digital decals) and, specifically of interest to auto dealers, the plates can also display a customized marketing message when a vehicle is parked.  Think of extending your marketing capability to the back of every loaner or showroom vehicle on your lot!

It’s an exciting time to be a part of today’s changing automotive industry landscape and to work closely with forward-thinking dealerships as they deliver the next evolution in connected car technology to what is clearly an extremely receptive audience!

To learn more about the RPlate Pro, visit www.reviverauto.com

Galpin Ford first to sell RPlate in California; RConnect cloud platform launches, makes registration renewals and personalization easy to implement

Detroit, MI – January 16, 2018 – Reviver Auto, creator of the world’s first digital license plate, today announced that 100,000 RPlate Pros will hit roads in 2018 and Galpin Ford, the number one Ford dealer in the world, is among the first to sell the RPlate to consumers in California.

The RPlate Pro, the latest iteration of the company’s digital license plate, was unveiled today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) (Reviver Auto’s press conference will be held on Tuesday, January 16th from 3:05pm - 3:25pm ET at the Atrium Stage. Click here to view the livestream or an archive of the press conference).  Featuring a sleek display that integrates beautifully with today’s – and tomorrow’s – vehicle styles, the RPlate Pro creates new functionalities and efficiencies for consumers and businesses alike. The digital plate is in use in California and in pilot in Arizona. Legislation is approved for pilots in Texas and Florida – with more states to be announced this year.

“The license plate has not changed since Henry Ford debuted the Model T in 1908.  Today, 110 years later, change finally hits the road as the RPlate Pro launches into one of the largest vehicle markets, and most technologically progressive landscapes, in the world, with more to follow,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “We are proud that the incredibly innovative Galpin Motors is the very first of what will be many customers across the US who will help us bring our mission of greater connectivity and efficiencies to tens of thousands of vehicle owners and businesses.”

“When I saw the digital license plate from Reviver Auto, I thought it was absolutely awesome!” said Beau Boeckmann, President and COO of Galpin Motors of North Hills, CA. “Galpin has a long history of industry firsts and innovation, all revolving around better serving our customers. So, when we saw this digital license plate, it was natural for us to jump in! We are looking forward to providing Galpin customers another industry first.”

The RPlate Pro transforms the stamped metal license plate into an integrated, elegant digital display that functions as a legal license plate, while adding new digital communications facilitated through RConnect, a browser-based management system that was also unveiled today at NAIAS. 

Among the functionalities RConnect makes possible for consumers are automated DMV renewals - replacing legacy stickers and onerous paperwork with digital decals; implementation of charity plates in support of a favorite cause[1] and the display of DMV-approved personal messages like “Don’t Drink and Drive” or “My Child is an Honor Student.” Cost-cutting benefits for businesses include streamlined vehicle registration renewals and easily tracked registration compliance across vehicle fleets, as well as the ability to create customized marketing messages that appear on the plate when parked.

Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro can be seen in booth #MS06 at The Detroit Auto Show’s Automobili-D showcase. A video of the press conference can be viewed here: livestream.com/accounts/5716313/NAIAS2018?customizeShare=true.

About Reviver Auto
Reviver Auto’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its RPlate™, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and automates the costly, often frustrating and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved by multiple DMVs and DOTs, the RPlate also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to existing license plates. For more information visit http://www.reviverauto.com.

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Angela Jacobson, mWEBB Communications, angela@mwebbcom.com or (714) 454-8776