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 HARMAN to Co-Develop Global Software Platform Development for the World’s First Digital License Plate

HARMAN Connected Services collaborates with Reviver on globally scalable software for Rplate’s IoT platform, centered on enabling new safety and security benefits for consumers

Barcelona, Spain – February 25, 2019 – Reviver, creator of the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate platform, and HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced a strategic partnership to advance domestic and global software development for the Rplate - including a comprehensive safety and security platform that ensures ease of use and peace-of-mind for consumers.  Reviver and HARMAN made the joint announcement at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where the Rplate is showcased and demonstrated at the HARMAN booth in Hall 2, Booth 2L20.

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 new safety and security software being developed with HARMAN Connected Services for the Rplate App, will enable multiple features that take the in-car security beyond old school, lo-jack technology. This includes stolen vehicle and detached plate information, early theft warnings, real-time vehicle tampering/side swipe alerts, stolen vehicle recovery, crash detection, speeding alerts, car location – from parking lot to breakdown information - and much more including voice integration.

“Reviver’s digital license plate innovation is an exciting advancement of automotive IoT and connected car technology, that has the potential to make consumers safer, better informed and more connected on the road,” said Sandeep Kalra, Senior Vice President & General Manager – Connected Services, HARMAN. “We are incredibly proud of this partnership and our role in creating the software and IoT infrastructure will enable Reviver to efficiently scale this technology, and bring this service to as many drivers as possible.”

“Every day, we look for ways to broaden our innovation integration with the key players in the connected car world. Our collaboration with HARMAN will ensure that our software is able to scale into the forward-thinking visions of multiple partners,” said Sean MacNeil, President, and COO of Reviver.  “HARMAN has an impressive track record in IoT and connected car ecosystems, and unparalleled expertise in software services for the automotive industry. We are particularly excited about working with HARMAN to further expand the Rplate platform’s security and safety functionality, adding new ways to offer protections, convenience and safety for car owners and their families.”

“Safety and security is a critical part of Rplate’s mission to improve daily life for consumers and businesses,” said Reviver Co-founder and CEO, Neville Boston. “Having the industry’s best software development partner on board, will help us move forward this mission.  In addition, HARMAN’s global reach and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our expansion into international markets.”

The Rplate is currently available in the world’s largest car market, California, as well as in Arizona, and is expanding to other states and countries in 2019.  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 and much more.

For additional information on Rplate, visit reviverauto.com. To learn more about HARMAN Connected Services, visit services.harman.com.

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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

HARMAN Media Contact:

Jasleen K. Makker, Jasleen.Makker@harman.com, +919972326326

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

ADOT and DPS collaborate to ensure technology is safe

PHOENIX– January 24, 2019 – Technology buffs have a new Arizona license plate option available to them with the introduction of electronic digital plates.

For over a year, the Arizona Department of Transportation has tested this technology on a limited number of its fleet vehicles throughout the state to determine operational capabilities and endurance under multiple weather conditions.

ADOT also collaborated with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to ensure that the look of the plate and its messaging capabilities conform to legal requirements and law enforcement best practices.

The plates, called Rplate Digital License Plates, are LTE-enabled, wireless connected devices similar to a tablet. The license plate number is constantly displayed, and the technology allows for added messages such as “invalid,” “stolen” and other notifications if needed.

While use of the Rplate is authorized by the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division and the Arizona Department of Public Safety, it’s not available at MVD or Authorized Third Party offices. Motorists who wish to buy the plate must do so through participating resellers, including vehicle dealerships and professional auto service providers or the plate manufacturer, Reviver Auto. The plate’s cost is determined by the manufacturer, and MVD does not receive any proceeds from sales.

For more information: reviverauto.com.

Contact: 
ADOT Public Information Office: 
news(at)azdot(dot)gov -or- 1.800.949.8057

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

RPlate Pro transforms stamped metal license plates into a connected car platform that automates DMV renewals and adds new levels of personalization

Foster City, CA – March 19, 2018 – Reviver Auto, creator of the RPlate, the world’s first digital license plate, today announced it has partnered with Pendragon North America (PNAA) to sell the RPlate Pro to consumers in California. PNAA owns and operates nine California franchises, including Hornburg Jaguar/Land Rover dealerships in Los Angeles and an Aston Martin store, and is part of Pendragon PLC, the largest independent operator of franchised car dealerships in the UK.

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Pendragon North America. Consumers overwhelmingly tell us they are ready to upgrade their vehicles into the digital future with the RPlate – over 80% of consumers surveyed at the North American International Auto Show would purchase an RPlate when available - and this greatly increases their access in Southern California,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “Pendragon’s award-winning dealerships are the perfect setting for consumers to experience the multiple benefits of the RPlate Pro – from automated registration to cause messaging.”

“Hornburg Jaguar has been serving California since 1947 – and was the first dealership to sell Jaguars in the US. We’re pleased to continue to be on the cutting-edge by being among the first to give consumers access to the RPlate Pro’s sleek design and unique functionality,” said Dermot Brennan, VP of Pendragon North America.

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. With the RPlate, DMV renewals are completely automated - legacy stickers are replaced with digital decals - personalization allows for easy implementation of charity RPlates in support of favorite causes as well as the display of DMV-approved personal messages like “Don’t Drink and Drive” or support for a favorite sports team.

In addition, businesses benefit from efficiencies provided by 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 RPlate Pro when parked.

Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro can be seen in booth #775N at the NADA Show 2018 being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 23- 25.

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 in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona, 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 Contact:

Cassandra Cavanah, mWEBB Communications, cassandra@mwebbcom.com or (818) 397-4630

Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, melanie@mwebbcom.com or (949) 307-1723

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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Reviver Auto Closes $11.1 Million Finance Round to Expand Footprint of World’s First Digital License Plate

Finance round led by Australian-based ACK Group; former Emotient CEO, Ken Denman, and former R.L. Polk CEO, Stephen Polk, join Board of Directors

Foster City, CA – January 10, 2018 – Reviver Auto, creator of the RPlate™, the world’s first digital license plate, has closed an $11.1 million funding round led by Australian-based ACK Group, with participation from WRV and a number of strategic individual investors.

The rapidly growing company, which recently relocated from San Francisco to an approximately 11,000 square foot facility in Foster City, CA, also announced two additions to its Board of Directors: Ken Denman, former CEO of Emotient, which was acquired by Apple, who also serves on the boards of Costco, Motorola and LendingClub; and Stephen Polk, CEO of Highgate, LLC, current Chairman of The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and former Chairman of R.L. Polk and Carfax, will reinforce the level of expertise and prepare the company for the next step.

Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro, which officially launches at the Detroit Auto Show next week, transforms the 125-year-old stamped metal vehicle license plate into a modern, aesthetically designed, multi-functional digital display and connected car platform which will deliver multiple efficiencies to businesses, state agencies and consumers, including a first-ever digitally-automated vehicle registration platform.

The investment further accelerates the development of the Reviver Auto platform and its patented technology, including RConnect, the platform that manages the RPlate’s functionality.  It also fuels the company’s work with state DMVs and legislatures as the RPlate expands its national footprint. In addition to California and Arizona, legislation authorizing pilot programs for the RPlate has been passed in Texas and Florida.

“We are on a mission to change the future of automotive ownership and everyday driving by transforming communications between vehicle owners, drivers and the world around them,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “This investment helps accelerate the fulfillment of that mission, further boosting the development of strategic partnerships that will broaden the RPlate’s range of functionalities – all designed to make life easier for businesses and consumers.”

State DOTs, DMVs, OEMs, fleet management companies and auto dealers, among others, are looking to the RPlate for a myriad of solutions, including streamlined vehicle registration, new opportunities for personalized license plate designs, targeted marketing messaging, emergency alert broadcasting, vehicle tracking and, as electric vehicles popularity takes hold, a unique solution to the growing road usage tax tracking issues faced by states.

“The RPlate has the potential to change the way we think of vehicle ownership - starting first with digital vehicle registration – which is a tremendously inefficient process,” said Stephen Polk, Reviver Auto board member. “The capabilities of the RPlate are unlimited - think automated and digital parking permits, toll payments, personalized messaging, and, of course, vehicle specific data and driving behavior analytics for commercial businesses that can be utilized to track vehicles, mileage, etc.”

Ernst Leib, current Reviver Auto board member and former CEO and President of Mercedes Benz USA, Canada and Australia, also invested in the round and said: “It’s exciting to see the reaction the RPlate elicits from everyone who sees it – this is truly a game-changing technology for the automotive industry and I’m thrilled to be a part of the Reviver Auto team as it builds up production capabilities and begins shipping the first of the thousands of digital license plates it will deliver to customers throughout California in 2018.”

Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro can be seen in booth #MS06 at The Detroit Auto Show’s Automobili-D showcase; the company will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Jan 16th at 3:05 PM on the Atrium Stage at the Detroit Cobo Center.

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.

Media Contact:

Cassandra Cavanah, mWEBB Communications, cassandra@mwebbcom.com or 818-397-4630