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ExtremeTerrain Gears Up To Take Education To New Heights

ExtremeTerrain Gears Up To Take Education To New Heights

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 21, 2016 -- ExtremeTerrain, a growing e-commerce retailer of aftermarket Jeep Wrangler parts based in Chester County, PA, is excited to announce its sponsorship of Philadelphia Outward Bound School, a local charity that focuses on adventure-based education. ExtremeTerrain has donated $15,000 to the ... Continue reading

Governor Hickenlooper, Senator Gardner to Deliver Keynote Address, Top 100 Strategic Projects to Present at North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum

Governor Hickenlooper, Senator Gardner to Deliver Keynote Address, Top 100 Strategic Projects to Present at North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2016 -- Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Senator Cory Gardner will address over 500 public and private sector executives focused on increasing investment in strategic infrastructure projects at the 8th North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Denver on October 24th and 25th.  Th ... Continue reading

Ram Commercial Launches New Marketing Campaign for Its Full Line of Work Trucks and Vans

Ram Commercial Launches New Marketing Campaign for Its Full Line of Work Trucks and Vans

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2016 --  'Maximizing Efficiency' theme showcases how Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans are the right tools for small businesses Multidimensional campaign includes television, print, digital, video and social media "Time" television spot debuts Sunday, Oct. 23, on CBS's NFL footb ... Continue reading

Up close and personal with the NEW 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000!

Up close and personal with the NEW 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000!

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Frank Calvert Earns National Truck Driver of the Year Title

Frank Calvert Earns National Truck Driver of the Year Title

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council recognized outstanding trucking leaders at the Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition in Oklahoma City. ... Continue reading

Ashley Sanford returns to seat of Gelish/Lucas Oil dragster with solid performance in Las Vegas

Ashley Sanford returns to seat of Gelish/Lucas Oil dragster with solid performance in Las Vegas

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Covercraft to Introduce New Innovative Car Cover Fabric at 2016 SEMA Show

Covercraft to Introduce New Innovative Car Cover Fabric at 2016 SEMA Show

Covercraft will be introducing some exciting new car cover fabric options this week at the 2016 SEMA Show. Please see the attached press release for details and if you're at the SEMA Show, be sure to come by booth #23531 for a first-hand look at the innovation we're bringing to the car cover market. ... Continue reading

Hagan, Capps Fight for Championship, Take Mopar Dodge Funny Cars to Semis at NHRA Vegas

Hagan, Capps Fight for Championship, Take Mopar Dodge Funny Cars to Semis at NHRA Vegas

This press release is available online at http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=17929&mid=82 [cid:image001.jpg@01D232F6.9E52B610] Hagan, Capps Fight for Championship, Take Mopar Dodge Funny Cars to Semis at NHRA Vegas * Points leader Ron Capps, driver of Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Mopar Dodge Charger R/T, ... Continue reading

Holeshot gives Victory Motorcycles' Angie Smith her first round win of 2016

Holeshot gives Victory Motorcycles' Angie Smith her first round win of 2016

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Remote Diagnostics Market Worth 30.22 Billion USD by 2021

Remote Diagnostics Market Worth 30.22 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, October 31, 2016 -- The report "Remote Diagnostics Market by Vehicle Type, Application (Automatic Crash Notification, Vehicle Tracking, Vehicle Health Alert & Roadside Assistance), Connectivity (3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), Region, & Aftermarket (Vehicle Type & Region) - Forecast to 2021", The market i ... Continue reading

Russian Car Market Outlook 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

Russian Car Market Outlook 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Russian Car Market Outlook: 2016-2021" report to their offering. The report summarizes vehicle sales and production results of the reporting period and updates automotive market forecasts. ... Continue reading

Shane Gray drives to the Vegas winner's circle, then off into the sunset

Shane Gray drives to the Vegas winner's circle, then off into the sunset

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Smithers Rapra’s Tire Technology Symposium Highlights Technical Trends Affecting Chinese Manufacturers

Smithers Rapra’s Tire Technology Symposium Highlights Technical Trends Affecting Chinese Manufacturers

Dr. James Popio, vice president of Smithers Rapra North America presents the history of Force and Moment testing at the symposium. ... Continue reading

Troy Coughlin wins final Pro Mod race of NHRA season, finishes year second overall

Troy Coughlin wins final Pro Mod race of NHRA season, finishes year second overall

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Vegas a "turnaround" race for Lucas Oil Racing TV's Hector Arana Jr.

Vegas a "turnaround" race for Lucas Oil Racing TV's Hector Arana Jr.

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Victory Motorcycle's Matt Smith gets some luck in Vegas, reaches semifinals

Victory Motorcycle's Matt Smith gets some luck in Vegas, reaches semifinals

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Wuyuan's Shicheng Village Sets Up New Routes for Visitors as Fall Foliage Reaches Peak Season

Wuyuan's Shicheng Village Sets Up New Routes for Visitors as Fall Foliage Reaches Peak Season

WUYUAN, China, Oct. 30, 2016 -- To present visitors a better viewing experience this year, Jiangxi Wuyuan Tourism Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Ready To Showcase World-Class Automotive And Fashion Design At The 2016 Blogalicious Conference

Kia Motors Ready To Showcase World-Class Automotive And Fashion Design At The 2016 Blogalicious Conference

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2016 -- Furthering Kia's efforts to foster open relationships with digital influencers and provide content creation opportunities featuring the brand's world-class vehicles, Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to serve as a premium sponsor of the upcoming 2016 Blogalicious Conference in Atlanta. ... Continue reading

Google, Intel, Unilever and Nuon Solar Car to Launch the IDTechEx Show!

Google, Intel, Unilever and Nuon Solar Car to Launch the IDTechEx Show!

SANTA CLARA, California, November 2, 2016 -- Google, Intel, Unilever and the Nuon Solar Car team will deliver cornerstone presentations at the IDTechEx Show!, Nov. 16-17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. ... Continue reading

New Interactive Map Makes it Easier to Spot the Space Station

New Interactive Map Makes it Easier to Spot the Space Station

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Public Hearing on Plan to Close Funding Gap for Golden Gate Bridge Suicide-Deterrent Project

Public Hearing on Plan to Close Funding Gap for Golden Gate Bridge Suicide-Deterrent Project

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2016 . . .  The Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Programming and Allocations Committee today scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, Nov. ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Announces TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network

TravelCenters of America Announces TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, announced today the formation of the TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network™. TA has been a leader in the truck stop tire business for over 40 years. The TA Truck Service Commercial ... Continue reading

Boards, Bikes, Babes & Bands Expo! Plus it's Customer Appreciation Weekend at Space Coast Harley-Davidson!!

Boards, Bikes, Babes & Bands Expo! Plus it's Customer Appreciation Weekend at Space Coast Harley-Davidson!!

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EPA Names Mazda the Most Fuel-Efficient Automobile Manufacturer in the U.S.

EPA Names Mazda the Most Fuel-Efficient Automobile Manufacturer in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2016 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in its most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S.  With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance of 29.6 miles per gallon (MPG), ... Continue reading

EVA Expands to Chicago, Its 8th Gateway in North America

EVA Expands to Chicago, Its 8th Gateway in North America

New nonstop flights connect to one-stop service throughout Asia  CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2016 -- EVA Air launched Chicago flights on Wednesday, Nov. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Canada Sales Maintain a Steady Pace in October

Mercedes-Benz Canada Sales Maintain a Steady Pace in October

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to report that the company maintained a steady sales pace throughout the month of October, with a total of 3,856 units sold. ... Continue reading

NFL Network Shifts Gears With New Reality Series Tackle My Ride

NFL Network Shifts Gears With New Reality Series Tackle My Ride

NFL Network debuts new reality series "Tackle My Ride," starring Super Bowl Champion LaMarr Woodley, right, and Demented Customs master car builder, James Torrez, left, with featured Cleveland fan, Joe Whitthorne, at 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. ... Continue reading

Pamela Anderson Calls for Increased Safety Regulations for Ride-Hailing Apps in Anti-Sexual Assault PSA

Pamela Anderson Calls for Increased Safety Regulations for Ride-Hailing Apps in Anti-Sexual Assault PSA

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2016 -- The National Limousine Association's Ride Responsibly™ initiative (www.rideresponsibly.org) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (www.nsvrc.org) have joined forces to produce a public service campaign, starring actress and activist Pamela Anderson. ... Continue reading

Red Bull GRC Media Alert // Red Bull GRC CEO Colin Dyne Speaks at SEMA Show

Red Bull GRC Media Alert // Red Bull GRC CEO Colin Dyne Speaks at SEMA Show

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Roadrunner Transportation Systems Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results

CUDAHY, Wis.—Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. , a leading asset-light transportation and logistics service provider, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 increased to $532.2 million from $497.2 million for the ... Continue reading

TEXAS SPRINT RACING SERIES: RACE 4 & CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT

TEXAS SPRINT RACING SERIES: RACE 4 & CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT

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U-Save Car & Truck Rental proudly participated in this year's Auto Rental Summit hosted by the American Car Rental Association and Auto Rental News

U-Save Car & Truck Rental proudly participated in this year's Auto Rental Summit hosted by the American Car Rental Association and Auto Rental News

TSX-V Trading Symbol: FSN RIDGELAND, MS, Nov. 2, 2016 - FRANCHISE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA INC. ("FSNA" or the "Company") (FSN.V) announces that one of U-Save's franchisees and corporate partners attended the Auto Rental Summit on October 24-25, 2016. ... Continue reading

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns NHTSA's Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns NHTSA's Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 4, 2016 -- Five stars highest possible score in NHTSA's safety rating program All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan achieves highest possible rating – five stars – in each of three individual crash tests performed by NHTSA High-strength steel, which also contributes to fuel-saving weight ... Continue reading

MOTORCYCLE RODEO IS IN TOWN! Corvette Car Show! PLUS it's Customer Appreciation Weekend at Space Coast Harley-Davidson and Christmas Collectibles are HERE!

MOTORCYCLE RODEO IS IN TOWN! Corvette Car Show! PLUS it's Customer Appreciation Weekend at Space Coast Harley-Davidson and Christmas Collectibles are HERE!

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In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 31-Nov 6, 2016: SEMA, BMW Recall, Buh Bye Chrysler Museum, Car Sharing, Alt Fuel Routes

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 31-Nov 6, 2016: SEMA, BMW Recall, Buh Bye Chrysler Museum, Car Sharing, Alt Fuel Routes

* SEMA, BMW Recall, Buh Bye Chrysler Museum, Car Sharing, Alt Fuel RoutesThe biggest event in the automotive aftermarket industry is the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas this week. The show spreads out all over the strip with both inside and outside venues. ... Continue reading

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