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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 FORD EXPLORER REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 FORD EXPLORER REVIEW +VIDEO

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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 MAZDA CX-3 REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 MAZDA CX-3 REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CX-3 VEHICLE Headlining as a sub-compact crossover, the all-new CX-3 offers sporty looks and great gas mileage with excellent road performance thanks to Mazda’s popular SKYACTIV engine technology. Fitting five passengers with versati ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER REVIEW +VIDEO

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Nissan Auto Drive Features - Not Self Drive

Nissan Auto Drive Features - Not Self Drive

Nissan Motor launched a suite of semi-autonomous driving functions on Wednesday stressing they were intended to assist and not replace drivers, just two weeks after similar technology in another maker's car was involved in a fatal crash. Tokyo July 13, 2016; Reuters reported that Japan's second-ranked carmaker by vehic ... Continue reading

South’s 10 Best Gas Station Eats Ranked By Southern Living Magazine

South’s 10 Best Gas Station Eats Ranked By Southern Living Magazine

​BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 13, 2016; NACSonline reported that the ability to eat good food at a convenience store isn’t as far-fetched at it once was. In fact, many gas stations are making a name for themselves by dishing up fare worthy of any restaurant. Southern Living magazine reports on the top 10 must-stop dining ... Continue reading

2016 Buick Cascada Convertible Review +VIDEO

2016 Buick Cascada Convertible Review +VIDEO

2016 BUICK CASCADA CONVERTIBLE An Opel in the US Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau An Opel by any other name may be a Buick, in this case the lovely new Cascada convertible. Well, it’s new here in the U.S. at least. This stylish and sexy, four-place (2+2 they call it across the pond), front-wheel ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

J.D. Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

Škoda Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability in the UK for a Second Consecutive Year LONDON: 13 July 2016 — Volume automotive brands in the United Kingdom collectively have fewer problems than premium brands, according to the J.D. Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today.The study, now in it ... Continue reading

Air Canada Signs Pratt & Whitney PurePower® Engine Services Agreement

Air Canada Signs Pratt & Whitney PurePower® Engine Services Agreement

FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 13, 2016 -- Air Canada has signed a services agreement with Pratt & Whitney for maintaining their fleet of PurePower PW1500G engines, powering their 45 firm and 30 option C Series aircraft for 15 years. The final assembly of the PW1500G engine is done in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. Pratt & Whit ... Continue reading

ATA Bolsters Resources for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

ATA Bolsters Resources for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations welcomes members from across all sectors of the trucking industry to explore the official 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week website, featuring the new logo, tools for companies hosting appreciation events and custo ... Continue reading

Car Connectivity Consortium, China Telecommunication Technology Lab (CTTL), and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) Partner to Launch MirrorLink Car Connectivity Technology Center in China

Car Connectivity Consortium, China Telecommunication Technology Lab (CTTL), and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) Partner to Launch MirrorLink Car Connectivity Technology Center in China

BEAVERTON, Ore. & SHENZHEN, China—The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global technologies for smartphone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced that the they have partnered with the Southern Branch of CTTL/CAICT to open the MirrorLink® Car Connectivity Technology Center in She ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Market Forecast 2016-2026

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Market Forecast 2016-2026

LONDON, July 13, 2016 -- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), Private & Public, Slow & Fast Chargers: Top Companies Providing e-Mobility Networks, Vehicle To Grid (V2G) & Home (V2H) Infrastructure, Points & Outlets, Solar Power Automotive Recharging Stations (SPARC) for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) & Plug-in H ... Continue reading

Global 4WD and AWD Light Vehicle Market 2016 - Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

Global 4WD and AWD Light Vehicle Market 2016 - Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global 4WD and AWD light vehicle market - forecasts to 2031" report to their offering. This latest report edition offers a global review of the OE 4WD and AWD sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive OE Lighting Market 2016-2031 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive OE Lighting Market 2016-2031 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global automotive OE lighting market - forecasts to 2031" report to their offering. This latest report edition offers a global review of the OE lighting sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers ... Continue reading

Hainan Airlines Awarded the SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline Designation for 6th Consecutive Year

Hainan Airlines Awarded the SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline Designation for 6th Consecutive Year

LONDON, July 13, 2016 -- SKYTRAX, a global provider of professional aviation evaluation services and research firm with a focus on airline and airport services, announced the winners of the 2016 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards at the Farnborough International Airshow. Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd., the only carrier in China t ... Continue reading

Key Powersports and Motorcycling Cities to Lead 36th Annual Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Tour

Key Powersports and Motorcycling Cities to Lead 36th Annual Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Tour

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 13, 2016 -- The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® (IMS), the motorsports industry's most powerful method for engaging qualified buyers, today announced show dates for its 36th annual tour. Seven key U.S. markets were selected in partnership with the key OEM and sponsor brands to ... Continue reading

Predictive Cruise Control Technology Now Offered On International® On-Highway Trucks

Predictive Cruise Control Technology Now Offered On International® On-Highway Trucks

LISLE, Ill., July 13, 2016 -- International Truck announced today it now offers new, predictive cruise control technology on its International® ProStar® and LoneStar® Class 8 on-highway trucks. Unlike conventional predictive cruise technology, International predictive cruise control uses preinstalled GPS maps and t ... Continue reading

Sabre's flight planning technology adopted by LATAM Airlines Group to streamline operations

Sabre's flight planning technology adopted by LATAM Airlines Group to streamline operations

SOUTHLAKE, Texas and SANTIAGO, Chile, July 13, 2016 -- Sabre Corporation has expanded its long-term technology agreement with LATAM Airlines Group, the leading airline group in Latin America, with the implementation of Sabre's Flight Plan Manager and broadening the adoption of Software-as-a-Service solutions from the S ... Continue reading

Sikorsky Establishes Forward Stocking Location in Australia; Announces Aberdeen FSL

Sikorsky Establishes Forward Stocking Location in Australia; Announces Aberdeen FSL

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 13, 2016 -- Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company today announced the opening of a Forward Stocking Location in Brisbane, Australia, at the Sikorsky Helitech facility. The announcement was made at the Farnborough International Air Show.  The in-country warehousing of spare parts provides Aust ... Continue reading

Trucks & Other Vehicles Stocks Under Review -- PACCAR, Navistar Intl., Wabash National, and Oshkosh

Trucks & Other Vehicles Stocks Under Review -- PACCAR, Navistar Intl., Wabash National, and Oshkosh

NEW YORK, July 13, 2016 -- On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 5,022.82, up 0.69%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.66% higher, to finish at 18,347.67; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,152.14, up 0.70%. The gains were broad based as eight out of nine sectors ended the session ... Continue reading

United Airlines Strengthens Position as Top U.S. Carrier to China, Begins Nonstop Service Between San Francisco and Hangzhou

United Airlines Strengthens Position as Top U.S. Carrier to China, Begins Nonstop Service Between San Francisco and Hangzhou

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2016 -- Today's departure of United's inaugural nonstop flight from San Francisco to Hangzhou, China, marks the airline's fifth city in mainland China and its 14th destination in the Asia/Pacific region from United's premier West Coast gateway. San Francisco International Airport, United's Asia/ ... Continue reading

WiTricity Signs Licensing Agreement with Delphi for Wireless Charging of Smartphones in Vehicles

WiTricity Signs Licensing Agreement with Delphi for Wireless Charging of Smartphones in Vehicles

WATERTOWN, Mass.—Expanding on Delphi’s existing license of WiTricity’s efficient high-power technology for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs), WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, today announced a technology licensing agreement with Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC, a ... Continue reading

First Certified Porsche Classic Partner in Canada +VIDEO

First Certified Porsche Classic Partner in Canada +VIDEO

Porsche Centre Victoria expands services to further enhance Classic customer experience MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 13, 2016 /CNW/ - Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL) is pleased to announce the opening of Canada's first Certified Porsche Classic Partner, Porsche Centre Victoria. The newest Certified Porsche Classic Partner wil ... Continue reading

Sharing Economy Exposes Summer Travelers To Insurance Risks

Sharing Economy Exposes Summer Travelers To Insurance Risks

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 13, 2016 -- As the U.S. summer travel season peaks, consumer use of sharing platforms continues to climb. Global revenue from sharing services will hit $335 billion by 2025, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. In addition to home and ride-sharing, consumers are now renting and sharing everything ... Continue reading

Aéro Montréal and Hamburg Aviation sign a strategic collaboration agreement

Aéro Montréal and Hamburg Aviation sign a strategic collaboration agreement

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - As part of the Québec trade mission to the Farnborough International Airshow, Aéro Montréal, Québec's aerospace cluster, has signed a framework collaboration agreement with Hamburg Aviation, the aviation cluster of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region in Germany ... Continue reading

Accella Polyurethane Systems Announces Investment in Spray-on Truck Bed Liner Manufacturer, Bullet Liner™

Accella Polyurethane Systems Announces Investment in Spray-on Truck Bed Liner Manufacturer, Bullet Liner™

ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 13, 2016 -- Accella Polyurethane Systems (Accella), a leading manufacturer of polyurethane systems, has formally announced a comprehensive investment strategy based on the Bullet Liner™ brand, a leading manufacturer of polyurethane spray-on coating for the transportation industry. Bullet Liner ut ... Continue reading

Cooper Standard to Host Conference Call and Webcast on July 29 to Discuss Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Cooper Standard to Host Conference Call and Webcast on July 29 to Discuss Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

NOVI, Mich., July 13, 2016 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on Friday, July 29 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2016 results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. The Company expects to release results for the second quarter 2016 on Thur ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Safety Systems Market 2016 - Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Safety Systems Market 2016 - Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global light vehicle safety systems market - forecasts to 2031" report to their offering. This latest report edition offers a global review of the OE active and passive safety systems sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. ... Continue reading

Mobileye Schedules Its Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results Release for Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Mobileye Schedules Its Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results Release for Tuesday, July 26, 2016

JERUSALEM, July 13, 2016 -- Mobileye N.V. , the global leader in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and autonomous driving technologies, today announced that it intends to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET. In conjunction wi ... Continue reading

New Traffic Delineators Defy All Sorts of Vehicular Impacts

New Traffic Delineators Defy All Sorts of Vehicular Impacts

VANCOUVER, Wash., July 13, 2016 -- Pacific Cascade/the ParkingZone continues to introduce innovative products for the parking and traffic enforcement industry.  The latest is a uniquely designed flexible delineator made of TPU polyurethane that can withstand all manner of traffic mishaps.  The new delineators come i ... Continue reading

Viceroy Creative Thrusts into New Frontier with Complete Rebranding Launch of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation

Viceroy Creative Thrusts into New Frontier with Complete Rebranding Launch of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation

NEW YORK, July 13, 2016 -- Viceroy Creative, the full-service design firm specializing in brand strategy, brand innovation and package design is announcing the official rebranding launch of the new Commercial Spaceflight Federation. Previously viewed as a selective and discerning option for those looking to travel to ... Continue reading

Drive A Lamborghini During Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences

Drive A Lamborghini During Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences

MCLEAN, Va.—Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s iconic luxury hotel brand, today unveiled a new partnership with Italian super sports car maker, Automobili Lamborghini, to offer automotive aficionados a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get behind the wheel of the most rare supercars on the planet. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis to Supply Chrysler 4 Millionth Chassis Module

Hyundai Mobis to Supply Chrysler 4 Millionth Chassis Module

SEOUL, South Korea—10 years ago, Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330), established Mobis North America (MNA) and began to supply modules to the American automaker, Chrysler. Its cumulative production quantity is expected to reach 4 million by the end of this year. Hyundai Mobis said that this year its annual module production ... Continue reading

AIAG Releases Free, Comprehensive 'Water Management in Automotive Supply Chain' Webcast

AIAG Releases Free, Comprehensive 'Water Management in Automotive Supply Chain' Webcast

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 13, 2016 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released a new webcast to increase automotive supplier awareness of water management issues and help them prepare for reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) water program. A live event recorded in May 2016, the "Water Manageme ... Continue reading

AKUA's Secure Gateway Solution Selected by Duesmann & Hensel Recycling

AKUA's Secure Gateway Solution Selected by Duesmann & Hensel Recycling

BALTIMORE, July 13, 2016 -- AKUA LLC announced today that Duesmann & Hensel Recycling has signed a contract for AKUA's data-as-a-service to provide cargo tracking and humidity monitoring of precious metals recycled from used catalytic converters worldwide. The award is a result of a successful proof-of-concept trial ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines announces new flights between Portland, Oregon and Sun Valley, Idaho; increases Sun Valley-Seattle flying

Alaska Airlines announces new flights between Portland, Oregon and Sun Valley, Idaho; increases Sun Valley-Seattle flying

SEATTLE, July 13, 2016 -- Portland, Oregon ski and sun enthusiasts will soon have a direct connection to some of the West's best slopes, when Alaska Airlines launches twice-weekly, seasonal nonstop flights to Sun Valley, Idaho later this year. "With our well-timed mid-morning flight, customers can enjoy a locally sourc ... Continue reading

Albatec Heads To Belgium Set For Supercar And RX150 Battles

Albatec Heads To Belgium Set For Supercar And RX150 Battles

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser http://emailmarketing.createsend.co.uk/t/r-e-girirdl-jdvajtg-i/ Albatec Heads To Belgium Set For Supercar And RX150 Battles Dumfries, Scotland (UK) — Wednesday 13 July, 2016; Albatec Racing returns to British RX action at Maasmechelen this weekend (16&17 ... Continue reading

Automotive HVAC System Market is Expected to Reach $22.8 Billion by 2022

Automotive HVAC System Market is Expected to Reach $22.8 Billion by 2022

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 13, 2016 -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Automotive HVAC System Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2015-2022," the world automotive HVAC system market is estimated to reach $22.8 billion, growing at a significant CAGR of 8.9% from 2016 to 202 ... Continue reading

Aviall Enters Expanded Parts Agreement for J85 Engine

Aviall Enters Expanded Parts Agreement for J85 Engine

DALLAS, July 13, 2016 -- Aviall, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company was recently awarded an indefinite-quantity contract modification from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply additional spare parts for the GE Aviation J85 engine. With the addition of this modification, Aviall now provides more th ... Continue reading

AWAS Selects V2500® Engines for Up to Five Aircraft

AWAS Selects V2500® Engines for Up to Five Aircraft

FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 -- AWAS has selected the V2500 engine to power three firm, two option Airbus A320ceo family aircraft. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, a divisio ... Continue reading

Boeing, Air Europa Announce Order for 20 737 MAX 8s

Boeing, Air Europa Announce Order for 20 737 MAX 8s

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Europa today announced an order for 20 737 MAX 8s at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. "The 737 MAX will complement Air Europa's grow ... Continue reading

Boeing Announces 10 New Orders and Commitments for Boeing Converted Freighters

Boeing Announces 10 New Orders and Commitments for Boeing Converted Freighters

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced 10 new orders and commitments today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow for its Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) program. Cargo Air, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Lineas Aereas Suramericanas (LAS) Cargo, based in Bogota, Colombia, will ... Continue reading

Boeing Announces Data Analytics Agreements with Six Airlines

Boeing Announces Data Analytics Agreements with Six Airlines

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] announced today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow agreements to provide six customers with advanced analytics solutions. The offerings will help customers increase efficiency and drive down the costs of operating more than 500 airplanes. Boeing ... Continue reading

Boeing, Ruili Airlines Finalize Order for Six 787-9 Dreamliners

Boeing, Ruili Airlines Finalize Order for Six 787-9 Dreamliners

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2016 -- Boeing and Ruili Airlines announced today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow the finalization of an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.59 billion at current list prices. The order represents the first widebody order for the Yunnan-based carrier. Ruili ... Continue reading

Building a Memorial on the National Mall: Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation Launches Legislative Initiative During Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Building a Memorial on the National Mall: Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation Launches Legislative Initiative During Republican and Democratic National Conventions

PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation will formally launch its legislative initiative to construct a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with events held during both the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, July 17 a ... Continue reading

Drury Hotels is the only hotel to receive 11 consecutive J.D. Power Awards

Drury Hotels is the only hotel to receive 11 consecutive J.D. Power Awards

ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2016 -- J.D. Power named Drury Hotels its 2016 "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Midscale Hotel Chains" award recipient. The recognition marks the 11th consecutive year Drury Hotels received this award and sets a record for the St. Louis-based hotel chain. Drury Hotels is the first hotel c ... Continue reading

Flexitanks Market Size To Be Worth $1.49 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

Flexitanks Market Size To Be Worth $1.49 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2016 -- The global flexitanks market is expected to reach $1.49 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing commodity export, particularly in Asia Pacific, is expected to foster flexitanks demand over the forecast period. Cost-effective and efficient na ... Continue reading

Fox School of Motoring Warns of Pop Up Driving School Fail Rates in Wake of Perth Mining Job Losses

Fox School of Motoring Warns of Pop Up Driving School Fail Rates in Wake of Perth Mining Job Losses

PERTH, Australia, July 13, 2016 -- Fox School of Motoring, a fully government accredited driving school company, has highlighted the dangers of a flood of inexperienced pop up driving schools springing up across Perth in the wake of the devastating mining industry job cuts seen across the country, particularly in Joon ... Continue reading

Fuel Tank Market Worth 17.38 Billion USD by 2021

Fuel Tank Market Worth 17.38 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, July 13, 2016 -- The report "Fuel Tank Market by Material (HDPE, Steel & Aluminum), Capacity (<45L, 45L-70L & >70L), & by Region (Asia-Oceania, Europe, North America & ROW), Automotive CNG Tank Market by Region and Automotive SCR Market by Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2021", The global market is ... Continue reading

Hotel Guest Satisfaction Plateaus as "Perks" Become Standard Expectations, J.D. Power Study Finds

Hotel Guest Satisfaction Plateaus as "Perks" Become Standard Expectations, J.D. Power Study Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 13, 2016 -- As hotel guests increasingly come to expect amenities that used to be special perks, such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfasts and premium bed linens, the industry may be reaching a customer satisfaction plateau, according to the J.D. Power 2016 North America Hotel Guest Satisf ... Continue reading

Newly Redesigned Suites at Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street Inspire Productivity, Promote Relaxation at $3.5M Price Tag

Newly Redesigned Suites at Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street Inspire Productivity, Promote Relaxation at $3.5M Price Tag

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 13, 2016 -- Making a capital investment in comfort, Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street has just unveiled its completely reimagined suites thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Professionals in town to conduct business in the nation's capital, just a short metro ride away, will appreciate ... Continue reading

ODD, Automotive Distributors' Association, Turkey Passenger Car and Light Commercial Vehicle Market, 2016, First 6 Months

ODD, Automotive Distributors' Association, Turkey Passenger Car and Light Commercial Vehicle Market, 2016, First 6 Months

ISTANBUL, July 13, 2016 -- Passenger Car and Light Commercial Vehicle Market showed an increase of 1.5% in the first 6 months of 2016.  While Passenger Car Market Increased By 3%, Light Commercial Vehicle Market Decreased By 4%.    In the first six months of 2016, Turkey's passenger car and light commercial vehicle ... Continue reading

Raytheon, Kongsberg to build Naval Strike Missiles and launchers in United States

Raytheon, Kongsberg to build Naval Strike Missiles and launchers in United States

LONDON, July 13, 2016 -- Raytheon Company and Norway's Kongsberg Defence Systems are finalizing plans to assemble, integrate and test the Naval Strike Missile in the United States.  The two companies also plan to produce NSM launchers in the U.S.  "NSM production in America is the latest evolution of our decades-lon ... Continue reading

Sikorsky Recognizes Bristow and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for Excellence in Lifesaving Achievement

Sikorsky Recognizes Bristow and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for Excellence in Lifesaving Achievement

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 13, 2016 -- Sikorsky recognized Bristow Helicopters Limited and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency today at the 2016 Farnborough Air Show for excellence in lifesaving achievement with the S-92® helicopter. Bristow Helicopters Limited is an affiliate of Bristow Group Inc. Sikorsky is a Lo ... Continue reading

Superior Industries to Release Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Conference Call

Superior Industries to Release Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Host Conference Call

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Superior Industries International, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in North America, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 26th, 2016 on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016. The company will hold ... Continue reading

Travel And Technology Industry Luminaries Join Forces To Launch Dihedral, LLC Backed By Funding From Major Travel Industry Players

Travel And Technology Industry Luminaries Join Forces To Launch Dihedral, LLC Backed By Funding From Major Travel Industry Players

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2016 -- Travel and technology industry veteran, Jeffrey G. Katz, and global management consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), have formed Dihedral, LLC to tap the potential of travel provider data and transform the traveler experience. The company has also closed its first round of ... Continue reading

UTC Aerospace Systems and Fokker Technologies to explore opportunities for the development of integrated electrical systems for more electric aircraft

UTC Aerospace Systems and Fokker Technologies to explore opportunities for the development of integrated electrical systems for more electric aircraft

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 13, 2016 -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. , and its Electric Systems business will collaborate with Fokker Technologies, a business unit of GKN Aerospace, to explore opportunities regarding possible development and design of integrated electrical solutions for mo ... Continue reading

UTC Aerospace Systems celebrates historic milestone with production of its 2,200th A400M propeller blade

UTC Aerospace Systems celebrates historic milestone with production of its 2,200th A400M propeller blade

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 13, 2016 -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp , and its Actuation & Propeller Systems (APS) business has achieved a major step with the production of its 2,200th A400M propeller blade. It is the blade for one of the world's most powerful all-composite propellers and i ... Continue reading

UTC Aerospace Systems improves flexibility and efficiency of software deployment for "nerve center" of aircraft power systems

UTC Aerospace Systems improves flexibility and efficiency of software deployment for "nerve center" of aircraft power systems

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 13, 2016 -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. , has developed a revolutionary design approach to the Secondary Power Distribution System (SPDS), the "nerve center" of an airplane's power system. The patent-pending process is called the UTC Advanced Data Programming T ... Continue reading

World's Elite Athletes And Stars Celebrate With "Suite" Escape To Aruba

World's Elite Athletes And Stars Celebrate With "Suite" Escape To Aruba

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2016 -- As the world's elite athletes and stars align for the ESPYS, Aruba invites them to celebrate with a "suite" escape to the One happy island. Damaryius Thomas, Alexander Rossi, Derrick Henry and Danica Patrick are a few of the many champions planning to enjoy a star-studded vacation in Arub ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Elantra 200HP Sport Unveiled +VIDEO

2017 Hyundai Elantra 200HP Sport Unveiled +VIDEO

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 12, 2016 -- Today at a meeting of the Washington Automotive Press Association in Alexandria, VA, Hyundai Motor America unveiled the all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport. The most powerful Elantra model ever, the Sport benefits from a variety of important powertrain, chassis and styling upgra ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 Trail Premium V6 Review by Mark Fulmer

2016 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 Trail Premium V6 Review by Mark Fulmer

A Tale of Tailgating by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel It started with an email from Megan who is with the agency handling Toyota/Lexus products on the West Coast. She suggested that I test the 2016 4Runner as a good vehicle for a tailgate party. I agreed and a week later the brand spanking new SUV was delivered. Then ca ... Continue reading

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