Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Asko, which is Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The company will together with Scania start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehic ... Continue reading
SASA, Israel, August 18, 2016 -- Working to maintain security during the 2016 Rio Olympics, police forces in Brazil are using a unique armored vehicle made by Plasan, a leader in the design, development and integration of advanced armored protection systems for all types of wheeled and tracked vehicles. The 4x4 vehicle ... Continue reading
AGI Holdings Announces Acquisition of Aircraft Appliances and Equipment Limited
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2016 -- AGI Holdings LLC ("AGI"), an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), announced today the recent acquisition of Aircraft Appliances and Equipment Limited ("AAE") by one of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, AAE is a leading provider of p ... Continue reading
Autosoft Named Pittsburgh Tech 50 Awards Finalist
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Autosoft, a dealer management system provider, announced that the Pittsburgh Technology Council has named it a Tech 50 Awards Finalist in the Culture Leader of the Year category. Since 1997, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's annual Tech 50 Awards have recognized southwestern Pen ... Continue reading
Back To School Transportation Chaos Lessened With Innovative Board & Scooter Parking Solution
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- As skateboards, longboards and scooters cruise alongside the bicycle in the world of human-powered alternative transportation, schools and universities are presented with a challenge as to where students can safely store their ride of choice without creating a liability. Add the exc ... Continue reading
PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Caterpillar Inc. today announced the following changes: Following a distinguished career of more than 35 years with the company, Gwenne Henricks, currently vice president with responsibility for the Product Development & Global Technology Division (PD>), is retiring. The company will ... Continue reading
DANNY THOMPSON SETS LAND SPEED RECORD ON MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES
DANNY THOMPSON SETS LAND SPEED RECORD ON MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES #outlook a {padding:0;} a { color: rgb(61, 152, 198); } @media all and (max-width: 480px) { body{ zoom:0.3; } } @media all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px) { body{ zoom:0.5; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { body{ ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Anti-Lock Braking System Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global motorcycle anti-lock braking system (ABS) market to grow at a CAGR of 29.62% during the period 2016-2020. Global Motorcycle Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Ma ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Automotive Components Market By Vehicle Type, By Demand Category, By Component Type, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021" report to their offering. The automotive components market in India is estimated to cross US$ 44 billion in 2016. ... Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend Reveals Traveler's Guilt According to Priceline.com Survey
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Travelers wanting to take advantage of the long holiday weekend may be feeling some guilt with obligations to work, see family and friends, and squeeze in a last trip of the summer, according to a new survey from priceline.com, a leader in online and mobile travel and part of The Pricel ... Continue reading
RELEASE: Harley-Davidson to Stop Sales of Illegal Devices that Increased Air Pollution
CONTACT: Julia P. Valentine (News media only) valentine.julia@epa.gov (202) 564-2663 (202) 564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2016 Harley-Davidson to Stop Sales of Illegal Devices that Increased Air Pollution from the Company’s Motorcycles WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ... Continue reading
YELLOWKNIFE, Aug. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - A safe, secure and efficient transportation system is crucial to the viability and socio-economic welfare of northern communities and contributes to economic opportunities in the North. The Honourable Marc Garneau; Canada's Minister of Transport, along with Wally Schumann; the Northw ... Continue reading
For Lotus, Again, Light is Right
· New Carbon Pack, Lithium Ion battery and titanium exhaust options · Lightweight options reduce the weight of the Lotus Evora 400 to 1,353 kg (2,983 lbs) · Available on Lotus Evora 400 from now Once again doing even more with even less, Lotus is pleased to announce a selection of new lightweight options, including ... Continue reading
Don’t let a Summer Downpour put a Damper on your Driving Skills AAA Offers Rainy Day Driving Tips With the potential for more rain in the forecast, AAA East Central reminds motorists that driving in adverse weather conditions requires preparation, good tires, well-maintained brakes, and streak-free wipers. To ... Continue reading
AAA Study Shows More Americans On Board for River Cruising
https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/519775/vcsPRAsset_519775_105650_6cedf1fd-d3b9-46aa-8c17-74c4c796a240_0.jpg More Americans On Board for River Cruising AAA survey, bookings reveal strong traveler interest in river cruising, including among millennials While only a small portion of the population has boarded a ship to crui ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18, 2016 -- All-new Fiat 124 Spider Abarth and Fiat 500 Abarth join Bondurant's lineup of high-performance vehicles All customers who purchase or lease a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth or Fiat 500 Abarth will receive – for no charge – a one-day session of high-performance driving with professional ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Allison Transmission today announced its support of new standards issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. "Give ... Continue reading
Australia and New Zealand Fleet Management Market 2016/2017 - 2020 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fleet Management in Australia and New Zealand" report to their offering. How will the market for fleet management systems for commercial vehicles in Australia and New Zealand evolve in 2017 and beyond? The report covers the latest trends and developments ... Continue reading
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Last night marked the 25th Anniversary of McCall's annual Motorworks Revival, which has become known as the kickoff party to the world-renowned Monterey Car Week. The annual affair drew thousands to celebrate the finest in aviation and automotive interests. The event also served ... Continue reading
Cheers to California Wine Month this September
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- September is the time when California's winegrape harvest is in full swing. Visitors can experience the excitement of harvest during California Wine Month in September with more than 50 winery events and immersion experiences—from wine festivals and winemaking c ... Continue reading
China Zenix Auto International Limited Reports 2016 Second Quarter Results
ZHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2016 -- China Zenix Auto International Limited ("Zenix Auto" or "the Company"), the largest commercial vehicle wheel manufacturer in China in both the aftermarket and OEM market by sales volume, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. ... Continue reading
Commercial Aircraft NextGen Avionics Market 2016-2026
LONDON, August 18, 2016 -- Prospect of Compliance with 2020 Regulatory Standards; Forecasts By Avionics System (Integrated Flight Management (FMS), Air Navigation (AN) & Surveillance, Flight Communication & Recording, Glass Cockpit Flight Instruments (FI) & Other) by Installation Stage (Forward Fit, Retrofit), By Aircr ... Continue reading
LONDON, Aug. 18, 2016 -- The escalating time and costs involved in aircraft manufacturing have brought additive manufacturing (AM) into the spotlight in the aviation industry. Aircraft manufacturers are breaking away from conventional manufacturing methods and embracing AM for superior lead times, efficiency, and the a ... Continue reading
LONDON, Aug. 18, 2016 -- The escalating time and costs involved in aircraft manufacturing have brought additive manufacturing (AM) into the spotlight in the aviation industry. Aircraft manufacturers are breaking away from conventional manufacturing methods and embracing AM for superior lead times, efficiency, and the ... Continue reading
David Disiere Unveils Barn Find Of The Century at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- David Disiere, the founder and CEO of QEO Insurance in Dallas, will unveil a restored French 1948 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Faget-Varnet for the 2016 Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach on Thursday, August 18th. Disiere's Delahaye was found decaying among sixty rare cars in a Fre ... Continue reading
DC Mayor Joins Hoffman-Madison Waterfront For Inaugural Lighting Of The Francis Case Memorial Bridge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW), developer of The Wharf neighborhood on D.C.'s Southwest waterfront, today announced the lighting of Washington D.C.'s Francis Case Memorial Bridge (Case Bridge). This grand work of public art was designed by Citelum, the lighting architects of the Eiffel T ... Continue reading
eHi Car Services to Report Second Quarter 2016 Results After U.S. Markets Close on August 23, 2016
SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2016 -- eHi Car Services Limited ("eHi" or the "Company") , a leading car rentals and car services provider in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 after U.S. markets close on August 23, 2016. The Company's managemen ... Continue reading
Launching today for iOS and Android users in the United States, Ford’s new virtual reality app delivers a powerful storytelling platform for consumers and fans to experience Ford innovations like never before. The first story centers on the Ford GT at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The next story to debut in September, fea ... Continue reading
Genesis Teams Up With Amazon To Bring Connected Cars To Connected Homes
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- "Did I lock the car?" "How can I warm up my car on a snowy morning without going outside, get my news and still get to work on time?" These are questions that can leave many car owners feeling frazzled. But not G80 and G90 owners, as Genesis is the first automaker to launch an ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Vehicle Advance Driver Assistance Systems Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global commercial vehicle advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market to grow at a CAGR of 14.04% during the period 2016- ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share for the second quarter of 2016. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2016, to stockholders of record on Septemb ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced engine technologies for meeting CO2 and fuel economy targets - forecasts to 2031" report to their offering. This latest report edition offers a global review of the global light vehicle Engine technologies sector, its suppliers, top markets, tech ... Continue reading
Major Automotive Order Results in Strong Growth for voestalpine in the USA
LINZ, Austria and CARTERSVILLE, Georgia, August 18, 2016 -- The technology and capital goods group voestalpine plans to increase its revenue in the NAFTA region from the present EUR 1.2 billion to EUR 3 billion by 2020. A new USD 500 million order for its automotive sector brings the company one step closer to th ... Continue reading
Nokian Tyres plc: Shares Subscribed with Option Rights
HELSINKI—Regulatory News: After 16 May 2016 registered new shares a total of 1,219,996 Nokian Tyres plc's (HEX:NRE1V) shares have been subscribed with the 2010C option rights, a total of 40 shares with the 2013A option rights and a total of 145 shares with the 2013B option rights. These option rights are attached to ... Continue reading
Oman Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Oman Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. Growing construction activities, expanding vehicle fleet and growing automobile sales are the prominent factors expected to drive the tire market in Oman during forecast period. Th ... Continue reading
Only 100 Days to go Until the #AbuDhabiGP - Don't Miss Out on Your Favourite Grandstand Experience
ABU DHABI, UAE, August 18, 2016 -- Excitement builds for the season closer in Abu Dhabi as F1® returns from summer break on Sunday 26th August with the Belgian GP kicking off the final run of races Countdown is well advanced as three-day West Grandstand tickets and Friday Brunch package already SOLD OUT Thursday 18t ... Continue reading
Romania Tire Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Romania Tire Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. Tire market in Romania is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 7% during 2016 - 2021. Expanding automobile fleet, changing consumer behavior and rising industrialization is f ... Continue reading
TA-Petro Exhibiting Sponsor at the 2016 Great American Trucking Show (GATS) Aug. 25-27
WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, is doing it BIG in Dallas at GATS this year. From the Shower Trailer, to FREE Truck Parking, to hosting the “Be an Instant Winner” game in our booth #16081, it’s well worth a visit ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and MUMBAI, August 18, 2016 -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and JetBlue, one of the leading airlines in the U.S., are ramping up their relationship to strategically optimize and transform key business chan ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, EPA reach settlement
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the sale of one aftermarket tuning product used to calibrate motorcycles intended for off-road and closed-course competition. As part of the settlement agreement, the company will no ... Continue reading
Five bleary-eyed gamers each completed a mammoth two day stint at the wheel of a virtual Ford GT race car in Forza Motorsport 6 to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the “longest video marathon on a racing game.” (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???paginatio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and JetBlue, one of the leading airlines in the U.S., are ramping up their relationship to strategically optimize and transform key business ... Continue reading
Transportation Impact, First Flight Solutions again rank among Inc. 5000
EMERALD ISLE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Transportation Impact learned Wednesday that it has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year in a row. The North Carolina-based supply chain management firm ranked No. 2633 on the annual list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. First Flight Solutions, of wh ... Continue reading
Used Car Shoppers Likely to Find Best Values in Small Cars, Says Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Prices of used small cars continue to drop, even as overall used car prices soar, according to a new report from Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network. Edmunds' Q2 2016 Used Vehicle Market Report suggests that the best values for used car shoppers can be fo ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Revolutionary and breathtaking to look at, yet simple and elegant in concept, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF made its debut at this year's New York International Auto Show with rousing acclaim. MX-5 RF was introduced with a color combination that will be exclusive to MX-5 RF versus the MX ... Continue reading
ADVMoto Magazine Busts Five Myths of Adventure Travel and Motorcycling
CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Have you got the itch for adventure, but don't think you can do it? ADVMoto asks five famous globe riders about five common myths of adventure travel. Adventure travel is a hot topic, but is it doable for the average person? With over 40 years and 400,000 miles through the most remote ... Continue reading
No Limit Wheels Introduces the Storm Two Piece Modular ATV/UTV Wheel
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo., Aug. 18, 2016 -- No Limit Wheels is proud to introduce the Storm 2 piece modular wheel. This gorgeous new line of wheels features our characteristic industry leading build quality, including a virtually indestructible double reinforced rim edge and 1100 lb load rating as well as the exclusive No Limi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, announced today that Jean-Paul (JP) Weaver has joined the company as Director of Sales. Jean-Paul will lead new sales initiatives by creating ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading
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