LONDON, Aug. 17, 2016 -- As vehicles become highly independent and begin to drive and react to traffic on their own, autonomous systems will aggregate and process data from a variety of on-board sensors and connected infrastructure. This forces the industry to hit a hard reset on advanced driver assistance systems (ADA ... Continue reading
Tools and Tech Highlight Snap-on Franchisee Conference
KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 17, 2016 -- The 2016 Snap-on Franchisee Conference (SFC) demonstrated the strength of the Snap-on network, highlighting the latest in product innovations, business seminars and programs to enhance the success of Snap-on Tools franchisees. The conference, held in Orlando, Florida, played host to mo ... Continue reading
BRP renews Can-Am NASCAR sponsorship
Sponsorship renewed for the 2017 and 2018 seasons ORLANDO, FL, Aug. 17, 2016 - BRP's (TSX: DOO) Can-Am brand will be present on the NASCAR circuit for the next two years through its collaboration with the GoFAS No.32 NASCAR Sprint Cup series racing team, in association with the Kappa and Cyclops Gear brands. The agreem ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Named a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles for Seventh Consecutive Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2016 -- The Los Angeles Business Journal last night honored Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. The Santa Monica-based company officially placed 15th out of 31 award-winning organizations in the large company cat ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Estonia Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. The tire market in Estonia is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during 2016-2021. As of 2015, Estonia's tire market was entirely import driven as no tire manufacturing ... Continue reading
First Camaro Lights Up Woodward Dream Cruise
DETROIT, Aug. 17, 2016 -- The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) illuminated glass showcase containing the very first Camaro built in 1966 will light up Woodward Dream Cruise from Wednesday, August 17th through Saturday, August 20th. The special exhibition celebrates Camaro's 50th anniversary and introduction of the ... Continue reading
Global Smart Polymers Market to Grow at a CAGR of Close to 20% Through 2020, Reports Technavio
LONDON—Technavio analysts forecast the global smart polymers market to grow at a CAGR of close to 20% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global smart polymers market for 2016-2020. The report also lists smart drug de ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Multi Brand Car Service Market Outlook to 2020 - Used Car Sales and Expansion of Service Network to Drive Future" report to their offering. The report titled India Multi Brand Car Service Market Outlook to 2020 - Used Car Sales and Expansion of Serv ... Continue reading
insuranceQuotes Releases New State-By-State Report - The More You Drive, The More You Pay
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Dear Media Members-Below are the pre-event releases for John Force Racing heading into the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway. If you need any additional information or team photos feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you for your continued coverage of JFR and NHRA.Elon Werner ... Continue reading
NASA Prepares to Launch First U.S. Asteroid Sample Return Mission
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA is preparing to launch its first mission to return a sample of an asteroid to Earth. The mission will help scientists investigate how planets formed and how life began, as well as improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth. The Origins, Spe ... Continue reading
WINNIPEG, Aug. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) (TSX: NFI.DB.U) New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. ("New Flyer" or the "Company"), the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced a major addition to its industry leading clean ... Continue reading
Omnitracs Launches Critical Event Video to Enhance Driver Training and Improve Risk Management
DALLAS—Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, announced today the launch of Omnitracs Critical Event Video (CEV), a fully integrated in-cab video solution. CEV is a tool used by fleets to improve driver training and mitigate the liability risks associ ... Continue reading
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Raytheon receives first contract to build Naval Strike Missile launchers in the US
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Raytheon Company has received an initial contract to produce Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers at its production facility here. The deal ushers in U.S. manufacturing of the Norwegian-developed weapon system. Kongsberg Defence Systems awarded the initial contract for qualification u ... Continue reading
California Drunk Driving Fatalities on Rise after Decline
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2016 -- After reaching an all-time low in 2011 – with 774 fatalities involving individuals with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or greater – the State of California has experienced a steady increase of drunk driving-related deaths with as many as 882 last year, representing 28.7 percent o ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO—Today, Automatic, the company bringing the power of the internet into every car on the road, announced the launch of a new connected car adapter with no subscription fees. The Automatic Pro is designed so that any consumer can experience the power of a connected car based on their specific needs and int ... Continue reading
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) today kicked off the second year of its "Driving Great Futures" cause-marketing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with a nationwide promotion across its company-owned retail network. "Driving Great Futures" supports BGCA's "G ... Continue reading
Canadian Cyber Defense Firm Outperforms at High-Level US Government Training Exercises
MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2016 -- For the past couple of months, ARC4DIA Cyber Defense has been actively putting its proprietary SNOW solution to the test, and debuting its capabilities at top U.S. military exercises, Red Flag (July 11-29, at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada) and Cyber Flag (June 20 - 30 at Suffolk, VA). As i ... Continue reading
Clean Design Selected as Global Agency of Record for Hyster
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Clean Design, an award-winning branding + advertising agency, today announced it has been chosen by Hyster Company (Hyster), a manufacturer of lift trucks and a leading provider of materials handling solutions worldwide, as its agency of record. Clean Design will provide Hyster with ove ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 17, 2016 -- U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) has selected Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health and life insurance products, and a Chubb company, for its 2016 Best of the Best List of Top Veteran-Friendly Employers. This marks the third straigh ... Continue reading
Communication and Automotive Industries Create Growth Opportunities for Chemicals in Electronics
LONDON, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Technological advancements in semiconductor fabrication and packaging technologies have compelled manufacturers of process and production chemicals to keep pace with altered product formulations and new products. The impending adoption of 450mm wafers will particularly drive the market for mate ... Continue reading
Communication and Automotive Industries Create Growth Opportunities for Chemicals in Electronics
LONDON, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Technological advancements in semiconductor fabrication and packaging technologies have compelled manufacturers of process and production chemicals to keep pace with altered product formulations and new products. The impending adoption of 450mm wafers will particularly drive the market for mate ... Continue reading
Dana Incorporated Recognized by Hino Trucks for On-Time Delivery
MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Dana Incorporated today announced that it was recognized by Hino Motors Manufacturing, Inc. for 100 percent on-time delivery at the annual Hino supplier conference last month. Dana currently supplies driveshafts, companion flanges, and yokes to Hino from facilities in North America and ... Continue reading
Delticom AG: 123engineoil.co.uk – New Online Shop for Engine Oil
HANOVER, Germany—Delticom AG (FWB:DEX), Europe’s leading online retailer for tyres and car accessories, is launching a new online shop specialising in engine oil, 123engineoil.co.uk. From additives and anti-freeze to two-stroke oil: the new online shop offers a total of over 1,400 different vehicle products, includ ... Continue reading
LOD, Israel, Aug 17, 2016 -- The Company's operating revenues in the second quarter of 2016 amounted to approx. USD 537 million, compared to approx. USD 511 million in the second quarter of the previous year, an increase of 5%. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2016 amounted to approx. USD 124 million, compared t ... Continue reading
FEV North America, Inc. opens California office
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016 -- A thriving automotive electronics industry on the West Coast, as well as overwhelming customer demands, were cited as main reasons that FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) has established an office in Sunnyvale, California. FEV has long supported customers in California in the developmen ... Continue reading
DORVAL, QC, Aug. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigation report (A13Q0098) released today shows that fuel exhaustion led to the forced landing of a Beechcraft King Air 100 in a field near the St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Airport, Quebec, in June 2013. The TSB also identified deficien ... Continue reading
Jordan O'Hearn joins Mountain RF Sensors Inc. as Director of Marketing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Providing an additional answer to the question "What have you been missing?" Mountain RF Sensors is pleased to announce that Jordan O'Hearn has joined the MtRF team as the Director of Marketing. A retired combat veteran with a distinguished career in the United States Navy as an ... Continue reading
JPMorgan Chase Signs Phillips 66 to Accept Chase Pay
HOUSTON—Chase and Phillips 66 have signed a multiyear agreement for Phillips 66 to accept Chase Pay at its Phillips 66®, Conoco® and 76® branded locations across the United States, the companies announced today. Phillips 66 joins a host of merchants in signing up to accept Chase Pay, which gives Chase customers an ... Continue reading
Monterey's Beauty Complements The Reimagination Of Singer Vehicle Design
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2016 -- When Singer Vehicle Design makes its annual showing at this year's Quail – A Motorsports Gathering on Friday, August 19th, on the lawn of Quail Lodge, numerous Singer clientele have decided to come along for the weekend ride – and if you are one of the thousands of car aficionados enjo ... Continue reading
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News: Road America Announces its 2017 Season Schedule
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Nexteer Automotive Reports First Half 2016 Interim Financial Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, today reported financial results for the six month period ended June 30, 2016. First Half 2016 Highlights: Revenue increased by approximately 17.1% to US$1,923.8 million (Six months ended June 30, 2015: US$1,642.3 mi ... Continue reading
PortsToronto Invites You to Opening Night of Sixth Annual Sail-In Cinema™
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Media are invited to Sugar Beach on Thursday, August 18 for the opening night of PortsToronto's Sail-In Cinema – Toronto's only outdoor floating film event. WHAT: For the community's enjoyment, PortsToronto's Sail-In Cinema will once again present the world's first two-sided movie exper ... Continue reading
RepRisk and GEC Risk release Joint Special Report on American Electric Car Manufacturer
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Space Center Houston and NineSigma Invite People to Help Shape the Future of Deep Space Exploration
CLEVELAND and HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Building homes on Mars and interplanetary travel are no longer the stuff of science fiction; the latest achievements in robotics are putting these dreams within our reach. Today, the science and space learning center Space Center Houston, innovation firm NineSigma and NASA's Cen ... Continue reading
LONDON—According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Automotive Coatings Adhesives and Sealants Market 2016-2020’ provides an in- ... Continue reading
Tenth Annual Lexus Eco Challenge Launches with a Chance to Win $500,000
TORRANCE, Calif.—Over the past nine years, the Lexus Eco Challenge has been changing the lives of students and teachers across the U.S. Students have learned about the environment through hands-on projects, inspired their entire communities to improve the environment globally, and demonstrated their passion for scien ... Continue reading
TomTom Partners with The National Park Foundation to Inspire Adventures
BURLINGTON, Mass.—TomTom (TOM2) today announced a partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks. The partnership, launching in conjunction with the National Park Service Centennial year, empowers Americans to get outdoors and explore. “We are very excited to ... Continue reading
U.S. Navy conducts first live fire test with SeaRAM® recently installed on USS Carney
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 17, 2016 -- The U.S. Navy conducted its first firing from the SeaRAM® anti-ship defense system produced by Raytheon installed on the USS Carney stationed in Rota, Spain. The SeaRAM® detected, tracked and engaged an inbound BQM-74E target, intercepting it with a RAM Block II missile in a mid-July ... Continue reading
USS Detroit Commissioning Date Is Official - Oct 22, 2016
DETROIT, Aug. 17, 2016 -- It's official!! Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has officially confirmed the October 22, 2016 date for the commissioning of USS Detroit. The ship will arrive in Detroit on Friday the 14th for eight days of tours, VIP visits, celebrations and other events with the actual commissioning ceremony ... Continue reading
UV Vodka Teams Up With Country Star Lee Brice To Help U.S. Military Veterans Find Work
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Phillips Distilling Company has joined forces with Grammy-nominated, country music star Lee Brice to promote UV Vodka's "Salute to Heroes," a program designed to support veterans and their spouses across the United States in search of meaningful employment. Following the success of the 20 ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Vector Space Systems, a space systems company focused on micro launches and micro space platforms and comprised of new-space and enterprise software industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and VMware, today announced the launch of its Software Defined Satellite ... Continue reading
Edmunds Names Laura Perlman Hulu and McKinsey Alum Vice President of Corporate Strategy
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, today announced that it has appointed Laura Perlman to serve as the company's Vice President of Corporate Strategy. In this new role, Perlman will be responsible for guiding the long–term strategic vision and identif ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Appoints Mark Rechtin as Executive Editor
LOS ANGELES— Mark Rechtin as Executive Editor of MOTOR TREND. Rechtin is an award-winning journalist who brings with him more than 25 years of experience in automotive, business, and consumer reporting. In his role as Executive Editor, Rechtin will help lead the production of world-class automotive content across all ... Continue reading
Good Advice To Help Prevent Up and Down Fuel Costs From Making You Do Goofy Things
By Bob Gordon Co-publisher Before you go crazy about today’s onerous gas prices here are some sane thoughts… 1. Look at your actual transportation NEEDS – as an example if you have a large family you shouldn’t consider a small car no mater how much you think you will save on gas…thereâ ... Continue reading
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