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Press Release – JMPR The app’s update offers all-new vehicle models, as well as user experience and performance enhancements for car shoppers.RelayCars powered by EVOX Images, the virtual and augmented reality (AR) experience that helps users research and find their next car, today announced a series of app updates providing a more comprehensive and improved vehicle research experience with AR technology. According to a recent Forbes report, AR is expected to acquire 1 billion users by 2020. While this technology becomes increasingly accessible and incorporated into retail experiences, the RelayCars AR™ app will continue to provide both consumers and dealers with a way to view and present desired vehicles in a variety of real-life settings. RelayCars’ new, upgraded AR features include: ● A launch of 20 new vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and sedans from brands like Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota, and many more. Dozens of new vehicles will continue to roll out this year as the RelayCars AR experience grows. ● User interface (UI) redesign for increased functionality and ease of use. ○ Allows users to be notified when the car scales to 100%. ○ Car scaling creates size-accurate representations and comparisons of the vehicles, whether it be side-by-side to another AR vehicle or placed next to a vehicle in a real-life setting. ● New button to enter vehicle for quicker access and better views of vehicle’s interior. ●  New share option allows users to easily share vehicles via their social media platforms or by email. “Every RelayCars app update we present is developed with the car shopper and their experience in mind,” said Gina Callari, COO of EVOX Images. “As the use of AR continues to grow, our newest upgrade is intended to present a more seamless way for users to find their future car through realistic technology.” RelayCars AR is available now via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. In addition to AR, the RelayCars virtual reality application has more than 1.2 million downloads to-date and is available for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, and Microsoft MR.

Press Release – JMPR RelayCars, the virtual reality automotive experience that puts consumers in the driver’s seat of thousands of vehicles, today announced the launch of RelayCars Augmented Reality Preview (RelayCars AR Preview), an application that allows car shoppers to experience product accurate vehicle models in full, world scale space through augmented reality technology. The application will be available for free this week on iOS and Android. “We are excited to delve further into the XR space with RelayCars AR Preview and offer car shoppers more customized experiences as the technologies become available to us,” said David Falstrup, RelayCars CEO. “We know that this is the direction the industry is going and we hope to be able to create more emotional experiences for car buyers by allowing them to experience their potential vehicles in new dimensions and in their day-to-day lives.” Users are able to select, change and view a selection of vehicles in an assortment of colors from the RelayCars library of OEM product correct paint colors and place the AR vehicle in real life settings, from a garage to a driveway, or even a dealership. Using a single finger, users can slide the vehicle to the position of their choice. Users can also pinch to scale up to full size and see design highlights, wheels, brakes, tires and lighting, or simply pinch down to a table-top size. Using a thumb and forefinger, vehicles can rotate a complete 360º and users are able to view the car from any angle or distance desired. Both consumers and dealers are able to view the RelayCars library of AR vehicles side by side real vehicles allowing users to compare and contrast car details and step inside to view the interior for an even more personalized and immersive car buying experience. The company also offers the RelayCars suite of applications which is available to download for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, Microsoft VR and Magic Leap. Dealers interested in working with RelayCars Pro may apply to try the VR sales platform for free by registering here.

Press Release – JMPR The new AR application allows drivers to take a 2019 Kia Stinger GT out for a spin. Today, RelayCars, the virtual reality automotive experience that puts consumers in the driver’s seat of thousands of vehicles, announced that its application developed for the Magic Leap One headset is now available for free download via Magic Leap World with a customized Kia Stinger GT available for consumers to experience. RelayCars has partnered with Kia Motors America for the RelayCars for Magic Leap release to be the official Beta partner. The application features the award-winning 2019 Stinger GT, winner of the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Award, among others, and will allow users to not only customize their own virtual Kia Stinger GT, but also take Stinger out for a virtual drive and experience the vehicle via the augmented reality app. Recent statistics show that Augmented Reality is expected to have 1 billion users by 2020, with worldwide shipments of Augmented Reality headsets to reach around 5.4 million units by the same year which will drastically shift consumer purchasing behaviors.  As the market shifts, the RelayCars application for Magic Leap One is already offering users an immersive experience for cay buying through its interactive capabilities.  Users will be able to place virtual cars in the room with them, walk around the vehicle, change the color and watch these vehicles drive around the room; all functions that will continue to aid car buying. “We are proud to be the first automotive application available specifically for the Magic Leap One,” said David Falstrup, RelayCars CEO. “It is an exciting time to be in the industry and be able to provide new and improved product offerings on a regular basis. We hope that the integration of the Kia Stinger GT into the RelayCars for Magic Leap will ultimately lead our team to create more immersive experiences that will allow customers to experience the car in its entirety, up to the power and drive of it.” Outside of Magic Leap, the RelayCars app has more than a million downloads to date and is available for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR and Microsoft MR.  The company also has a B2B suite of applications, known as RelayCars Pro™, which includes a host of features to aid in dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design, training and more. All RelayCars’ apps allow customers to explore the interior and exterior of thousands of different vehicles including exotics, hybrids, full-size trucks as well as popular sedans and SUVs. Vehicle interiors and exteriors can be seen in full stereoscopic 360°. “Stinger is like nothing anyone has ever seen from Kia and RelayCars for Magic Leap allows us to bring this award-winning sports sedan to everyone, so they can experience the vehicle when and where they want on the social platforms they use most,” said Kimberley Gardiner, director, marketing communications, Kia Motors America. “Stinger is a testament to what Kia can – and has – achieved and this innovative way to interact with and experience Stinger allows consumers to take their time getting to know both Stinger and the Kia brand.”

Press Release – JMPR Curate and compare a selection of vehicles to further enhance the car buying experience. Today, RelayCars, the virtual reality automotive research experience that puts consumers in the driver’s seat of thousands of vehicles, announced the launch of RelayCars 8. RelayCars 8, features the new RelayCars Garage, an immersive showroom which allows car shoppers and car dealers to select, save and compare a personally curated selection of vehicles. “With the incorporation of RelayCars Garage, we aim to further enhance the car buying experience by allowing customers to compare their car selection side-by-side and make better informed purchase decisions,” said David Falstrup, RelayCars CEO. “This newest addition to our app is bringing us one step closer to providing users the ability to complete their entire market research virtually, before ever entering a dealership.” The newly added ‘Saved Search’ allows users to find the vehicles they are looking for quickly and easily, backed by significant enhancements to app performance and stability. The new RelayCars Garage update will run alongside all of the great features that RelayCars users have come to know.  The RelayCars VR library includes top-of-the-line technology and almost every car and truck on the market since 2015, including exotics, sedans, full-size trucks, hybrids and more. Users have the most up-to-date views of the latest cars in a realistic environment. Models can be viewed by interiors and exteriors and in full 360° stereo. RelayCars is also able to aid dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design, training and more. The application is available for free now on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, Microsoft VR and soon-to-be Magic Leap.

Press Release – JMPR RelayCars Pro includes a host of features to aid dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design training and more. RelayCars, the virtual reality automotive experience that puts consumers in the driver’s seat of thousands of vehicles, today announced the launch of its virtual reality application RelayCars Pro, an automotive sales platform. The new application offers a suite of services with an immersive approach to present cars to potential buyers.  Powered by the most expansive VR automotive asset library on the market, the salesperson can place consumers in the driver’s seat of any vehicle through the virtual reality showroom.  With a database of thousands of vehicles that is constantly expanding, dealers are able to show car buyers a realistic view of a vehicle that may not even be physically on the dealership lot. Recent automotive studies show, 80% of car shopping touch points between the initial research and visiting the dealership are digital.  As this digital trend continues to grow, with RelayCars Pro, dealerships can further the car buying experience through VR tours.  Customers can view interior and exterior 360° spins around each car as well as explore different trims, colors and videos of the models. Additionally, RelayCars Pro with ‘Commander’ allows one or many users at a time to be guided by an agent, aiding in design reviews and research where buyers may not be centrally located. Commander option is available to work over a local area network or remotely over the internet with either 1 -1 controls or with the agent controlling multiple headsets via a companion app running on any Android device. This option prompts salespeople with USPs that are unique to a vehicle model. A self-guided experience is also available, with a white label version of the application accessible on both iPhone and Android, requiring no headset.  “At RelayCars, we are proud to offer a product made specifically for dealers that will continue to shape the future of selling cars,” said David Falstrup, RelayCars CEO.  “We have already found great success working with a large network of dealerships and look forward to bringing more businesses on board as our VR library grows and technology continues to advance.” Businesses interested in working with RelayCars Pro may apply to try the VR sales platform for free by registering here. RelayCars’ consumer application is also available now for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, Microsoft MR and soon-to-be Magic Leap.

Press Release – JMPR Today, RelayCars, the virtual reality automotive experience that puts consumers in the driver’s seat of thousands of vehicles, announced the launch of the first automotive application specifically developed for the much-anticipated Magic Leap headset. This experience will allow car shoppers and enthusiasts to place virtual cars in the room with them, walk around the vehicle, change the color and watch these vehicles drive around the room. “We’re excited to be the first automotive experience on the market for the Magic Leap headset,” said David Falstrup, RelayCars CEO. “We’ve been very impressed with the capabilities of the new device and see great potential for automotive in Augmented Reality. At RelayCars, we will continue to stay at the forefront of the evolving AR/VR technologies to deliver the most up-to-date products and immersive experiences for both businesses and consumers.” Outside of Magic Leap, the RelayCars app has more than a million downloads to date and is available for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR and Microsoft MR. The company also has a B2B suite of applications, known as RelayCars Pro™, which includes a host of features to aid in dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design, training and more. All RelayCars’ apps allow users to explore the interior and exterior of thousands of different vehicles including exotics, hybrids, full-size trucks as well as popular sedans and SUVs. Vehicle interiors and exteriors can be seen in full stereoscopic 360°. Augmented Reality presents great opportunities for automotive in design, research, sales and more. Owners of the Magic Leap headset will be able to try the RelayCars experience this September.

Press Release – JMPR EVOX Images, known for 25 years of innovation in automotive imagery with the most comprehensive offering of automotive content, and its sister company RelayCars, today announced the promotion of key team member Gina Callari to Chief Operating Officer.  Callari joined the EVOX team in 2014 and has been with RelayCars since its inception. She brings more than 20 years of automotive operations experience to her role and was previously Vice President of Operations of both companies. “As COO, Callari will be at the helm as the company evolves its RelayCars business as a sister company of EVOX Images.” Stated David Falstrup, Chief Executive Officer, EVOX Images. RelayCars offers a suite of automotive augmented and virtual reality applications addressing both consumer and business needs. The brand’s consumer app is the non-gaming, automotive virtual reality experience that puts buyers right in the driver’s seat of vehicles through the most expansive and high-quality VR automotive library on the market. The company also has a B2B suite of applications, known as RelayCars Pro™, which includes a host of features to aid in dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design, training and more. Sister-company, EVOX Images, provides state-of-the-art imagery, giving users the opportunity to explore the interior and exterior of thousands of different vehicles via smart phone, tablet or VR headset.  “We are very excited about Gina’s recent appointment as Chief Operating Officer,” said David Falstrup. “We have a strong belief she will accomplish the mission of moving both EVOX Images and RelayCars forward by getting closer to our customer base and understanding their needs. We have confidence that Gina will successfully bring to the market the range of new and exciting products we have spent years developing.”

JMPR Public Relations today announced that it has been named agency of record for RelayCars, a company that offers a suite of automotive applications addressing both consumer and business needs. RelayCars’ consumer app allows users to virtually explore every vehicle make and model available on the market since 2015, via smart phone, tablet or VR headset. The B2B suite of applications, known as RelayCars Pro, also includes a host of features to aid in dealers and OEM product managers with the selling process, product design, training and more. JMPR will be responsible for bringing a wider awareness to RelayCars and assisting the company with several upcoming new product launches. JMPR will also work closely with RelayCars’ social media team to curate creative, integrated campaigns for multiple audiences. The agency was selected because of its extensive experience in the automotive, technology and mobility industries, as well as its relationships with key decision makers. Featuring the most expansive and high-quality VR automotive library on the market, all RelayCars’ apps allow users to explore the interior and exterior of thousands of different vehicles including exotics, hybrids, full-size trucks as well as popular sedans and SUVs. Vehicle interiors and exteriors can be seen in full stereoscopic 360°. RelayCars has more than a million downloads to date and is available for free on iOS, Android, Oculus Go, Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR and Microsoft MR. The RelayCars Pro suite offerings include the ability to guide one or multiple users’ experience, configurators, color change, key selling propositions and white label products.