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Volatus Aerospace Receives Canadian Transportation Agency License for Drone Cargo Services

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has been issued a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) License for domestic service, all-cargo aircraft. This license builds on the existing capabilities authorized by CTA licenses held by Volatus subsidiaries Partner Jet Inc. (Volatus Aviation) and Synergy Aviation. The addition of this license allows the Company to build its drone cargo capability under the Volatus brand in preparation for the anticipated Transport Canada/FAA regulatory changes. “Positioning Volatus with this license is an important step toward our long-term vision of drone cargo operations, when we are scheduled to take delivery of the first 3.8 tonne Natilus Kona uncrewed regional feeder aircraft (announced in a press release on January 25, 2022 ),” says Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace Corp. “It is still early days for large, commercial drone cargo and our primary revenues for the next few years will continue to come from data, analytics, intelligence and equipment sales.” “Today, our cargo business is limited to smaller drones, which are practical for inter-island, remote areas, industrial sites, medical and offshore applications. These current use cases continue to build our experience and reputation as an operator of cargo drones,” added Michael Hill, Regional Director for Volatus. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance. About Natilus: Natilus was founded in 2016 to commoditize the air cargo transport industry by designing and manufacturing one of the world’s first autonomous aircraft for efficient and sustainable freight transport. This new fleet of blended wing body (BWB) autonomous freight aircraft will increase volume by 60% and lower costs by 60%, while reducing carbon emissions by 50%. Natilus aircraft use existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers to produce an innovative turnkey solution for customers. The first in a family of aircraft, the Natilus Kona, is expected to carry up to 4.3 metric tonnes of freight, fly as far as 900 nautical miles, and cruise at 220 knots. To date, Natilus has an order book of $6B for 460+ aircraft. Volatus has the rights to the first aircraft production slot. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; and meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 514-447-7986 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

February 15, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Minuteman Press International Founder & CEO Bob Titus Reflects on 50 Years in Business

Minuteman Press International Inc

In 2023, Minuteman Press International is proud to celebrate 50 years in business! The first Minuteman Press center opened in Plainview, NY in 1973. Roy Titus, founder of Minuteman Press along with his son Bob Titus, decided to open the shop after running a successful operation for Parent’s Magazine. While working with other printers for Parent’s Magazine, Roy realized that the printing industry was a huge market that had untapped potential. In 1973, that first Plainview shop served as a quick printing operation that filled the need for 1-color, short-run orders that needed to be done fast. From there, Roy tapped into the potential of the industry, creating the first one-stop Minuteman Press design, marketing, and printing center. Products and capabilities expanded, and over the past 50 years, Minuteman Press has continued to be at the forefront of the printing industry as leaders and innovators. It all started with that first Plainview shop in 1973, where Roy, along with his son Bob and childhood friends Jim Galasso and Dave Scadin, laid the foundation for the worldwide franchisor that Minuteman Press International is today. Bob Titus, who remains our CEO today, shares his thoughts, experiences, and memories of what it was like laying the groundwork in 1973. What was it like working in the Plainview shop in 1973? Bob Titus: “Jimmy Galasso and I ran the shop together, and a couple of months later we brought in Dave Scadin. I have known both of them since I was 6-years-old. I came home from college, and Jimmy was working at a sporting goods store. He came to our house and when my dad offered him the job, he said yes. We needed someone else down the road, and that’s when Dave joined us after working for the Town of Oyster Bay. Originally, Dave was making deliveries for us, but one day our press broke. Dave came into the shop and told us to get out of the way. He fixed the press and from that point forward he was our press operator. Over the years, we’ve had 36 people from Oyster Bay High School and St. Dominic’s High School work with us. It all stemmed from us as childhood friends working together and then expanding from there. It’s been an incredible ride.” What was it like working with your dad Roy Titus? How did you get started running the shop? Bob Titus: “My dad and I didn’t work in the shop together but he would come in and give us great ideas. He was really smart, and did things like start our marketing program and add pickup and delivery as a service to our customers. For me, this all started with my dad hiring an old-time printer named Tom, who taught me and Jimmy Galasso how to run the press and do bindery work. One day, a real estate customer came into the Plainview shop and my dad happened to be there. They wanted flyers printed and delivered down the street to their office once the job was done. Tom said we don’t do delivery, and my dad stepped in and said that yes, we’ll deliver the job once it’s finished. Tom said we wouldn’t want to get into delivery, and Roy disagreed. My dad saw this as a great service we could provide that would make it easy for customers to do business with us. He also decided that we don’t have to wait for customers to come in, and that we can go to the customers ourselves. At the time, the huge commercial printers were looking for home run clients, and they were not going door to door. We started going door to door, starting in the retail area, and we were picking up business.” “The two biggest things we did to really get the shop going strong were: Marketing to the customers, going to them and not waiting for them to come to us; Adding pickup and delivery options at a time where others just weren’t doing that. My dad always told us to never say no to the customer. No matter what the customer wants, get it for them.” -Bob Titus How did Minuteman Press originally grow from there into a franchise? Bob Titus: “First, our Plainview shop went from an AB Dick 1-color press to an older Multi-Graphic Press that really improved the quality of the work we were doing. When we opened the second Farmingdale store, we purchased a new Multi-Graphic Press along with our first 3M camera that lead to us implementing the franchise model for other shops. We found that the 3M company invented a plastic plate camera where the plastic plates would cost about the same as a paper platemaker. The plastic plates allowed for metal plate quality that wouldn’t stretch and allowed for 2-color printing. The salesman told us the camera could help us produce 2, 3, and 4-color printing with plastic plates that don’t stretch like paper plates, and he was right. The cameras did everything the salesman said they could do. We first hired Mike Jutt as our press operator for the Farmingdale shop, where we first used the press with the 3M camera. He did a great job and the Farmingdale center became the prototype for the Minuteman Press franchise. When we started franchising, we asked Mike to create the training program to teach the owners our system. He created and implemented the training program, and he’s done an absolutely fabulous job for 50 years. Mike ultimately became our Executive VP & Director of Training, and is still going strong today.” “I want to share one quick story from our Farmingdale shop. This speaks to the importance of being involved in the community and joining local clubs and organizations. At that time, Farmingdale merchants held their Hardscrabble Day. Families would come to the event and one year, they needed to hire a clown at the last minute. My dad volunteered to pay for the clown, who would blow up balloons for the kids and put smiles on their faces. The families were happy, the merchants saw us as saviors for stepping in to help, and many of them started using us for their printing. That $50 investment and ‘saving the day’ lead to a lot of business.” -Bob Titus “Because the press and camera worked so well in Farmingdale, my dad ordered another one for our Plainview shop, and then a third one. When the head honchos at 3M saw that we had purchased 3 cameras in 6 months, they paid us a visit to see what we were doing. On their end, they were having trouble selling the cameras because other printers were reluctant to change. They said we had a terrific idea for using these cameras and suggested we franchise. 3M really believed in our concept and our program, and so they offered financing to new owners. They allowed the owners to form a shell corporation so that they wouldn’t have personal liability. We then went to a franchise show at the NY Coliseum, just looking to put people into business in the Tri-State Area, and we would support those owners. At that show, we had one prospect who wanted to open in Boston, and another one who wanted to open in Los Angeles. At first, we said no to going out of state, but they were persistent. At that point, my dad reached out to six quality people who had worked for him in the past, who had sons that were around my age. My dad felt this would be a great business for a father and son, and he was able to hire them. He had them go to six different cities - Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Los Angeles – and hire a press operator. They ran these Minuteman Press shops with the press and 3M cameras, and followed our business model. Then, they franchised and supported the new stores that opened around them while also working in their own shops. As these cities expanded with more franchises, we could no longer run our own stores while supporting the new owners. That is when we made the decision to sell those original shops we owned and support the owners full-time. We had the press operator, the marketing person, and the regional vice president for those locations, and that’s how our local support teams were originally formed. Ultimately, we sold hundreds of 3M cameras, and they also were able to sell the ancillary materials needed for those cameras. This really helped us get going as a franchise, and the company-owned stores became profitable very quickly because of the new marketing program we introduced. As we generated more and more business and sold those satellite stores, that’s how we created the support teams that laid the groundwork for our regional teams today.” What are some the key ways that Minuteman Press has evolved over the years? Bob Titus: “One of the biggest changes we’ve ever made was when my dad introduced the royalty cap to our owners around 1977-78. The owners thought we were crazy, but what happened is that this really incentivized our owners to sell more and more. At the time, we saw owners who were making 15K/month at the time start selling 20, 30, 40K, 50K. My dad sent them a letter and told them to act as if you’re paying the full royalties, and use that money to reinvest and build the business. Many of our owners bought into this idea. They appreciated the royalty cap but also understood how important it was to hire that extra marketing person, or add that piece of equipment, etc.” Other key changes Bob noted are: We originally created manual price lists that went from 50 to 1,000 copies, for 1-color printing on 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, or 11 x 17. Eventually, we decided to develop pricing software. Our original pricing software was on a Tandy 1000 from Radio Shack. It was developed by an owner in Dallas, Texas, who had a computer background and previously worked for EDS (Electronic Data Systems). We then hired IT people to create our first software program. This laid the groundwork and planted the seeds to what is the incredibly dynamic FLEX pricing and management software today. When copiers were invented in the 1970s, people wrongly predicted that all of the printers would go out of business. Instead, when Xerox machines were introduced, printers bought the machines and grew their sales. To this day, our partnerships with Xerox and Konica-Minolta have been a tremendous asset to our owners. Everything we’ve done / added from a products and services standpoint has worked. We would add new products based on what our owners would be farming out. That’s how we added apparel and promotional products, as it just made sense to add those based on what they were selling. Other key changes and points of growth include direct mail / EDDM, digital printing, wide format printing. “We started this business by filling a void for our clients. To this day, we continue to fill that void in different areas that make sense and meet their needs.” -Bob Titus Is there anything else you’d like to share? Bob Titus: “My dad was president of Minuteman Press for the first 20 years, and we were in pure growth mode in terms of opening new franchise locations. We expanded from the USA into Canada, and I even ran the Toronto office for two years. For the next 25 years of our history, I was president of the company. We expanded even further internationally to the UK, Australia, and South Africa. I felt that my job was to improve on existing services and add services that made the most sense for our owners. We would conduct studies and see what’s next, then implement new items to benefit our owners. Everything we did and still do, we always try to think of how we can best help them. For over 3 years now, my son Nick has been president of the company. He took over for me just 3 months before the pandemic. Looking back on it now, this is one of the best decisions we made to elevate him to president when we did. There is no way I could have carried us through the way he did. Everything he did and everything our team did was just tremendous. There were daily communications, the Bounce Back program, and so much hard work and dedication. His vision helped all of us adapt. Even though I already knew this, it just assured me that everybody’s in great hands.” Bob concludes: “Looking back, I think of the longtime owners that helped us build the company. And then I think of every owner out there who has since helped us build, whether they realize it or not. We are all like family, and we’re in this together. Let me also say that what makes me feel so gratified is when the business is turned over from parents to their kids. It’s always such a great feeling to see a business that people worked really hard to build carry through to the next generation. I know that from experience, as both a son and as a dad. Over 50 years… it’s certainly been an incredible ride.” For more information on Minuteman Press products and services and to find your local Minuteman Press franchise, visit https://minuteman.com. To learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities, visit https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

February 14, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Breeze Announces 22 New Routes from 20 Cities; Adds Portland, Maine as New Destination

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways, the newest, nicest domestic low-fare airline, is adding 22 new nonstop routes from 20 cities nationally, and introducing Portland, ME, to its national network on May 17. The airline will offer four nonstop destinations from Portland, to Charleston, SC; Tampa, FL; Norfolk, VA; and Pittsburgh, PA. Breeze now offers 143 nonstop routes between 35 cities in 21 states nationally. “Here we grow again,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Portland is our first Maine destination and a great addition to the route network. We’re always looking for new routes that people are traveling today but can’t get there nonstop. So, at Breeze, we’ll get you there twice as fast for about half the price! Guests on Breeze may choose from three fare bundles that are offered as ‘Nice’, ‘Nicer’, and ‘Nicest’. The Nicest bundles are only available on Airbus A220 flights. 22 New Nonstop Routes (Plus 4 New BreezeThru Route Options) From Akron-Canton, OH (CAK): • Norfolk, VA (Thurs and Sun, starting June 1 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Charleston, SC (CHS): • Portland, ME (Mon and Fri, starting May 19, Nice from $49* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Cincinnati, OH (CVG): • Richmond, VA (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Jacksonville, FL (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Mon and Fri, starting May 19). From Fort Myers, FL (RSW): • Hartford, CT (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $249*); and • Providence, RI (Tues, Thurs and Sun, starting July 13, Nice from $49* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*). From Hartford, CT (BDL): • Fort Myers, FL (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $249*); • New Orleans, LA (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $149*); • Tampa, FL (Tues, Thurs and Sun, starting May 18, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*); and • Los Angeles, CA (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru daily, starting May 17). From Jacksonville, FL (JAX): • Los Angeles, CA (Tues, Thurs and Sun, starting May 18, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $149*; Nicest from $399*); • Pittsburgh, PA (Thurs and Sun, starting May 25 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Cincinnati, OH (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Mon and Fri, starting May 19); and • Louisville, KY (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Mon and Fri, starting May 19). From Long Island-Islip, NY (ISP): • Pittsburgh, PA (Thurs and Sun, starting May 25 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Richmond, VA (Thurs and Sun, starting May 18 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Los Angeles, CA (LAX): • Jacksonville, FL (Tues, Thurs and Sun, starting May 18, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $149*; Nicest from $399*); • New Orleans, LA (Mon and Fri, starting May 19, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $139*; Nicest from $399*); • Raleigh-Durham, NC (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $129* one way; Nicer from $179*; Nicest from $399*); and • Hartford, CT (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru daily, starting May 17). From Louisville, KY (SDF): • Raleigh-Durham, NC (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Jacksonville, FL (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Mon and Fri, starting May 19). From New Orleans, LA (MSY): • Hartford, CT (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $149*); and • Los Angeles, CA (Mon and Fri, starting May 19, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $149*; Nicest from $399*). From Norfolk, VA (ORF): • Akron-Canton, OH (Thurs and Sun, starting June 1 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Portland, ME (Mon and Fri, starting June 2 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Syracuse, NY (Thurs and Sun, starting June 1 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Raleigh-Durham, NC (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Thurs and Sun, starting May 18). From Orlando, FL (MCO): • Providence, RI** (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat, starting July 14, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*). From Pittsburgh, PA (PIT): • Jacksonville, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting May 25 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Long Island-Islip, NY (Thurs and Sun, starting May 25 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Portland, ME (Mon and Fri, starting June 2 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Raleigh-Durham, NC (Thurs and Sun, starting May 18 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Portland, ME (PWM): • Charleston, SC (Mon and Fri, starting May 19, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Norfolk, VA (Mon and Fri, starting June 2 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Pittsburgh, PA (Mon and Fri, starting June 2 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Tampa, FL (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $249*). From Providence, RI (PVD): • Fort Myers, FL (Tues, Thurs and Sun, starting July 13, Nice from $49* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*); • Orlando, FL (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat, starting July 14, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*); • Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting July 13, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $249*); and • Tampa, FL (Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat starting July 14, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*). From Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU): • Los Angeles, CA (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $149*; Nicest from $399*); • Louisville, KY (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); • Pittsburgh, PA (Thurs and Sun, starting May 18 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Norfolk, VA (One-stop/no plane change BreezeThru, Thurs and Sun, starting May 18). From Richmond, VA (RIC): • Long Island-Islip, NY (Thurs and Sun, starting May 18 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*); and • Cincinnati, OH (Mon and Fri, starting May 19 through September 5, Nice from Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (SRQ): • Providence, RI (Thurs and Sun, starting July 13, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*; Nicest from $249*). From Syracuse, NY (SYR): • Norfolk, VA (Thurs and Sun, starting June 2 through September 5, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*). From Tampa, FL (TPA): • Hartford, CT (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, and Sun, starting May 17, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $249*); • Portland, ME (Wed and Sat, starting May 17, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $99*, Nicest from $249*); and • Providence, RI (Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat starting July 14, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*, Nicest from $249*). Seat pitch for a Standard Economy seat is 30 inches on the A220s and 31 inches on the E-195s, while seat pitch for Extra Legroom is 32 inches on the A220s and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s, depending on the row selected. First Class seats feature 39 inches of seat pitch, 20.5 inches of seat width, and special features including a footrest for added comfort, and in-seat AC power and USB/C ports. Guests also have an a la carte option where they can choose a ‘Nice’ or ‘Nicer’ bundle and add a First Class seat as well. Breeze has ordered 80 brand new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with options for 40 more. Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app. *Promotional fare is only available when booking a new reservation. Promotion must be purchased by February 20, 2023 (11:59 pm ET) for travel by September 5, 2023. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. BREEZE B-ROLL FOR BROADCAST MEDIA: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/wdVrjlK9EX About Breeze Airways Breeze Airways began service in May 2021. One year later, it was ranked as the No. 2 U.S. best domestic airline of 2021 by Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. Breeze now offers 143 nonstop routes between 35 cities in 21 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating - delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Flights are on sale at flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app. Contact Details Breeze Airways Gareth Edmondson-Jones +1 917-399-9355 gareth.edmondsonjones@flybreeze.com Company Website https://www.flybreeze.com

February 14, 2023 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

NFL Player Helps to Rebuild Homes and Communities During Super Bowl Weekend

YourUpdateTV

Nationwide, more than 2.6 million homeowners live in deteriorating, physically inadequate homes that threaten their health and safety. And it’s happening in neighborhoods all across the nation, even those five miles away from State Farm Stadium, the site of Super Bowl LVII. Recently, NFL Running Back Leonard Fournette teamed up with Rebuilding Together and Lowe’s on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the Kickoff to Rebuild initiative and how they are helping communities in need. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/mJCI8JgqHNs Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit rebuilding communities in need, has partnered with Lowe’s, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families in Glendale’s beloved Ocotillo Rose neighborhood. Through Kickoff to Rebuild, a Super Bowl sanctioned event, the organization has helped repair more than 170 homes, engaged more than 5,000 volunteers and invested more than $5 million to communities in need. This year’s event was led by the nonprofit’s local affiliate, Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun, which has helped provide more than 500 Arizona families with safer community spaces and healthier homes over the past 30 years. As part of this project, volunteers repaired leaking roofs and ceilings, completed grab bar installations and window replacements, as well as beautified houses by painting and landscaping. Additionally, the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix Swift Kids Branch – located in the heart of Glendale and home to 120 youth – received various repairs and upgrades to help keep the club an engaging place for over 120 youths. For additional information about Kickoff to Rebuild, visit rebuildingtogether.org. Details about Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun can be found at https://www.rtvos.org/. About Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together is the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing our communities. Through its national network of affiliates, Rebuilding Together works proactively and collaboratively with community leaders, long-term residents, funders and volunteers to foster dialogue and create safe, healthy communities together across the country. Learn more and get involved at www.rebuildingtogether.org. About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, approximately $90 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit www.Lowes.com. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

February 13, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Highly Incentivized Scramble For Commercial and Residential Solar As Some Energy Bills Expected To Skyrocket 50% - 200%

SinglePoint Inc.

By Michael O'Connor, Benzinga Of the total new electricity-generating capacity added in the United States last year, 46% was solar power. Even as supply-chain disruptions led to increased costs for solar panels, 2021 broke records with more than 500,000 solar installation projects completed in a single year for the first time – ever. Now with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. solar market could experience even more of a boom — the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) recently issued a press release around a report on September 8, saying that “the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will help the U.S. solar market grow 40% over baseline projections through 2027, equal to 62 gigawatts (GW) of additional solar capacity, according to new forecasts in the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2022 report”. President Joe Biden referenced some of these points in the recent State of the Union address, showing continued dedication to the topic that some companies in the industry noted is a good sign of government follow-through. “The Inflation Reduction Act has given the solar industry the most long-term certainty it has ever had,” said Michelle Davis, principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie and lead author of the report. “Ten years of investment tax credits stand in stark contrast to the one-, two-, or five-year extensions the industry has experienced in the last decade. It’s not an overstatement to say that the IRA will lead to a new era for the U.S. solar industry.” The Biden Administration aims to transition the nation's grid to at least 40% solar by 2035. For this ambitious goal to become a reality, solar energy providers have many panels to install. And large companies in the space, such as First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Enphase (NASDAQ: ENPH), will benefit significantly from smaller companies that sell and install the projects to the property owners. Occurring at the same time, there are reports of massive price increases for energy that could be digging into businesses' bottom line nationwide and encouraging a significant uptick in commercial solar spending and installation. Wil Ralston, CEO of emerging solar player SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING), said, “Many of our clients and partners are experiencing unprecedented increases in their electricity bills. As a part of our sales process, we evaluate potential customers’ energy purchasing needs, and we have seen utility bill increases ranging from 50% to 200% on commercial utility prices. Our company aims to help offset and reduce those expenses through direct energy purchases agreements and renewable energy solutions such as solar and energy storage.” While Europe has garnered many headlines for enormous spikes in energy costs primarily due to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the U.S. and the rest of the world may be just a little behind. Many businesses that are already being incentivized by the Inflation Reduction Act are most likely experiencing an additional effect of rising electricity costs — the upshot of which could be a unique and crucial time for solar installers and service providers. Ralston added, “Between generous tax credits and rapidly rising energy costs, there never has been a time in the past that the economic decision to go solar has been more obvious to many potential customers. And with SinglePoint’s vertically integrated structure, we feel we are well-positioned to capitalize on the expected surge in solar energy going forward.” SinglePoint is a company working to make the solar industry more customer-friendly. The rapidly growing renewable energy solutions company has been developing a diversified portfolio of services, including the acquisition of The Boston Solar Company, LLC, a leading solar installer based in Massachusetts. The company reported Q3 Revenue of $6,589,227 vs. Q3 2021 of $273,877 — SinglePoint’s strategy has been to build a nationwide network of solar panel installers to help transform the complicated landscape of the solar industry into one that’s easier to navigate for both residential and commercial customers. SinglePoint, with a market capitalization of only $5.37 million, may be worth watching for a positive revolution in the market to reflect this revenue growth. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. About SinglePoint Inc (OTCQB: SING) SinglePoint Inc.(www.singlepoint.com) is a renewable energy and sustainable lifestyle company focused on providing environmentally friendly energy efficiencies and healthy living solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar and energy storage model. The Company is also actively exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and a healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on social media for the latest updates. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Tra-Digital IR +1 212-389-9782 Investors@SinglePoint.com Company Website http://www.tradigitalir.com

February 09, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

JetASAP Releases January 2023 Activity Report of Hourly Cost for On Demand Aircraft Charter

JetASAP

McapMediaWire -- JetASAP, the only truly live commission-free private aircraft marketplace connecting flyers directly to charter operators, today announces their latest charter activity report. January hit a record number of quotes sent to flyers via the JetASAP app, ending the month with 1,995 quotes. As the charter market continues to cool, flyers averaged 12 quotes per trip request as aircraft availability increases. This aircraft supply increase can be seen across all classes of aircraft. Hourly rates ended the month on average 6% below December. Turbo props and super mid jets decreased by 6% followed by a 7% decrease for mid jets. The largest decrease was seen in the light jet category of 8% with the smallest decrease in the heavy jet category of 3%. All average hourly rates are based on actual occupied passenger flight hours from takeoff to landing. Source: JetASAP hourly rates are based on direct quotes from charter operators’ flight charges received through the JetASAP platform. Data was collected from January 2023 and is based on 1,995 quotes received by flyers through the app. Hourly rates are “All In” and include federal excise tax (FET), fuel surcharges, as well as daily minimums, if applicable In addition to flyers receiving live quotes from charter operators, the company also offers a feature in the app that allows aircraft operators to post available trips, including empty legs and one-way flights. For the first time, JetASAP shares this new data of average hourly rates for these empty legs and one-ways. The below rates were collected from 9,640 trips that included pricing during the time period. These rates on average are 38% lower than standard operator quote hourly rates. If flyers are flexible this is a great way to take advantage of substantial trip discounts. These trips are not scheduled flights. They may be negotiable and offer alternate airports and dates. Flyers are encouraged to reach out to operators to get quotes and see if they can accommodate their travel requirements. All average hourly rates are based on actual occupied passenger flight hours from takeoff to landing. Source: JetASAP hourly rates are based on pricing for empty leg and one-way trips posted by operators for their aircraft availability, from 9,640 trips. Taxes and fees may apply. JetASAP offers an on-demand charter option via an app which allows flyers to receive direct access to charter aircraft operators without any commissions, prepaid jet card memberships or high buy-in costs. By connecting flyers directly with aircraft operators, clients can receive live quotes from operators’ sales teams that are ready to book. Compliments of the company’s sponsors, their annual subscription is currently being offered at only $99/year for unlimited access to the app. To learn more, please visit JetASAP.com or download the app from the Apple App Store. About JetASAP JetASAP provides subscribers with a full suite of features to source and book their charter flights, commission free. These charter tools include: the ability to submit trip requests to over 700 charter operators and receive live bookable quotes; the JetRATE intelligent cost estimate tool; exclusive partner services at discounted rates, such as Charter Flight Support’s aircraft coverage and support when a booked aircraft becomes unavailable due to a mechanical issue; the JetSEARCH operator directory; and the ability to search and book 2,000+ daily trip deals in their live operator availability feature, which includes empty-legs, one-ways, must-move flights and transient aircraft. This list is previously unpublished and exclusive to JetASAP. Contact Details JetASAP Lisa Sayer +1 954-802-2723 Lisa@jetasap.com Company Website https://jetasap.com/

February 09, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

福飒特（常州）荣获中以常州创新园优秀企业奖

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

本文是为便利而提供的英文原文的中文翻译。如有不一致之处，以英文版为准。 Foresight Automotive Ltd.（纳斯达克和TASE:FRSX）（“Foresight”或“公司”），一家汽车视觉的创新者，今天宣布其全资子公司福飒特（常州）汽车科技有限公司（“福飒特常州”）荣获位于江苏省的中以常州创新园（“CICP”）颁发的国际合作优秀企业奖。上月底，园区召开了2023年工作动员大会。会上，为表彰福飒特（常州）对国际合作的重大贡献，园区授予其“国际合作优秀企业”称号。福飒特（常州）是入驻该园区近200家公司中获得该荣誉称号的五家公司之一。 “很高兴获此殊荣，感谢CICP对我们努力工作的认可。去年，我们与顺为智能签署了一项商业协议，并与若干新的潜在客户建立了良好沟通。去年，也是中国与以色列建立外交关系30周年。当前，中以自由贸易协定的谈判正在进行中，我们期待谈判尽早结束并顺利签署协议，这将有望为汽车行业带来更多机会。随着中国国内疫情防控措施进一步放宽，两国间航班逐步恢复，福飒特会继续争当两国创新合作的领航者并不断拓展在中国的活动，”福飒特（常州）首席执行官Oren Bar-On表示。 Foresight于2021年底在CICP注册，并于2022年11月与顺为智能签署了一份高达5100万美元的商业合同，为园区以及常州市的开放创新和高质量发展做出了积极贡献。关于中国以色利创新园中国以色列创新园是首个由中以两国政府签约共建的创新示范园区。园区成立于2015年，由时任国务院副总理刘延东和时任以色列外交部长利伯曼共同揭牌，被中国国家发改委认定为“中以高技术产业合作重点区域”。园区已汇聚众多以色列独资及中以合作企业，促成中以合作项目涵盖众多领域，并建成以色列江苏创新中心等一批创新平台及载体。关于Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.（纳斯达克和特拉维夫股票交易所代码：FRSX）是一家开发智能多光谱视觉软件解决方案和基于蜂窝的应用程序的技术公司。通过公司的全资子公司Foresight 汽车有限公司，福飒特（常州）汽车科技有限公司和Eye-Net 移动有限公司，Foresight开发了“视线内”视觉系统和“视线外”事故预防解决方案。 Foresight的视觉解决方案包括自动标定和稠密的3D点云模块，可应用于汽车、国防、自动驾驶车辆和重工业设备等不同市场。Eye-Net 移动公司的基于蜂窝的解决方案套件通过结合尖端AI技术和先进分析，提供实时碰撞前警报，可以增强城市移动环境中所有道路使用者的道路安全和态势感知。有关Foresight及其全资子公司Foresight 汽车的更多信息，请访问www.foresightauto.com，在Twitter上关注@Foresightauto1，或在LinkedIn上加入Foresight Automotive。前瞻性声明本新闻稿包含1995年《私人证券诉讼改革法案》和其他联邦证券法中“安全港”条款含义内的前瞻性声明。“期望”、“预期”、“打算”、“计划”、“相信”、“寻求”、“估计”等词语以及此类词语的类似表达或变体旨在识别前瞻性陈述。例如，Foresight在本新闻稿中使用了前瞻性声明，讨论了在中国创造更多机会的可能性，并表示继续争当两国创新合作的领航者并不断拓展在中国的活动。由于此类声明涉及未来事件，并基于Foresight当前的预期，因此它们会受到各种风险和不确定性的影响，Foresight的实际结果、绩效或成就可能与本新闻稿中声明所述或暗示的内容存在重大差异。本新闻稿中包含或暗示的前瞻性陈述会受到其他风险和不确定性的影响，包括2022年3月31日提交给美国证券交易委员会（“SEC”）的Foresight年度报告20-F表格中“风险因素”标题下讨论的风险和不确定因素，以及随后提交给SEC的任何文件。除非法律另有要求，Foresight没有义务公开发布对这些前瞻性声明的任何修订，以反映本协议日期后的事件或情况，或反映意外事件的发生。为方便起见，我们提供了网站的参考和链接，这些网站上的信息未通过引用纳入本新闻稿。Foresight不对第三方网站的内容负责。投资者关系联系人： Michal Efraty CEO HK Ventures michal@hk-venture.com About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

February 08, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

IQST – iQSTEL Previews New EV Motorcycle 550 Elite

iQSTEL Inc.

McapMediaWire -- iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its new EV Motorcycle 550 Elite will soon be rolling off the production line. The new iQSTEL EV Motorcycle 550 Elite has a powerful 5KW motor built into a vintage-styled frame and is highway suitable, able to maintain 70 MPH (110 KPH), dependable for commuting to work, or for just having fun. iQSTEL plans to present the EV Motorcycle 550 Elite to market later this month The EV Motorcycle 550 Elite comes from iQSTEL’s experience with its earlier EV Motorcycles, adding many new tech and safety features. iQSTEL has established a new manufacturing partnership, forging a 3-year strategic purchase agreement that ensures product quality and includes tech support and knowledge transfer. About iQSTEL Inc.: iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) ( www.iQSTEL.com ) is a US-based publicly listed company holding an Independent Board of Directors and Audit Committee with a presence in 19 countries and 70 employees offering leading-edge services through its four business lines. The Telecom Division (www.iqstelecom.com), which represents the majority of current operations, offers VoIP, SMS, proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and international fiber-optic connectivity through its subsidiaries: Etelix, SwissLink, Smartbiz, Whisl, IoT Labs, and QGlobal SMS. The Fintech business line ( www.globalmoneyone.com ) ( www.maxmo.vip ) offers a complete Fintech ecosystem MasterCard Debit Card, US Bank Account (No SSN Needed), Mobile App/Wallet (Remittances, Mobile Top Up). Our Fintech subsidiary, Global Money One, is to provide immigrants access to reliable financial services that make it easier to manage their money and stay connected with their families back home. The BlockChain Platform Business Line ( www.itsbchain.com ) offers our proprietary Mobile Number Portability Application (MNPA) to serve the in-country portability needs through its subsidiary, itsBchain. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Line ( www.evoss.net ) offers electric motorcycles to work and have fun in the USA, Spain, Portugal, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. EVOSS is also working on the development of an EV Mid Speed Car to serve the niche of the 2nd car in the family. Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other information relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our business based partly on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may and are likely to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release, and iQSTEL Inc. undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. iQSTEL Inc. IR US Phone: 646-740-0907 IR Email: investors@iqstel.com Contact Details iQSTEL Inc. +1 646-740-0907 investors@iqstel.com Company Website https://www.iqstel.com/

February 08, 2023 09:23 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight Changzhou Wins Outstanding Enterprise Award from China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision, announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. (“Foresight Changzhou”) won the Outstanding Enterprise in International Cooperation award from China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park, Jiangsu Province (the “CICP”). Earlier last month, the CICP held the 2023 work mobilization conference. During the conference, and as a recognition of Foresight Changzhou's significant contribution to international cooperation, the CICP named it the "Outstanding Enterprise in International Cooperation." Foresight Changzhou was one of five companies to win this award, out of nearly 200 companies in the CICP. "We are honored to have been recognized by the CICP for our hard work and efforts. Over the last year, we have signed a commercial agreement with Sunway-AI and have engaged with several new potential customers. Last year also marked the 30 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel. As we speak, the negotiation of the China-Israeli Free Trade Agreement is under way. We are expecting its imminent conclusion, which will hopefully bring more opportunities to the automotive industry. Since COVID control measures have been relaxed and flights have been resuming in China, Foresight will continue to lead innovation cooperation between Israel and China and intends to expand activity in this region,” said Oren Bar-On, CEO of Foresight Changzhou. Foresight registered in the CICP at the end of 2021 and signed a commercial contract of up to $51 million with Sunway-AI in November 2022, enhancing its support in the open innovation and high-quality development of the CICP and Changzhou City. About China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park The China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park is the first innovation demonstration park signed by the Chinese and Israeli governments. Established in 2015, the CICP was jointly unveiled by Liu Yandong, then Vice Premier of the State Council, and Avigdor Lieberman, then Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. It was recognized by the National Development and Reform Commission of China as "the key area of China-Israeli high-tech industrial cooperation." The CICP has gathered a large number of Israeli-owned and Sino-Israeli cooperative enterprises, promoted the Sino-Israeli cooperation projects in many fields, and built a number of innovation platforms such as Israel Jiangsu Center. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential for more opportunities in China and that it intends to lead innovation cooperation between Israel and China and expand activity in this region. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

February 08, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time