THE NEW MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS COUNTRYMAN
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 17, 2017 – The second generation of the MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model in the entire range of the tradition-steeped British brand. And another superlative now applies to the power unit of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. ... Continue reading
Westlake Village, CA January 18, 2017; J.D. Power Residual Values, a benchmark product debuting today that will bring a new perspective to vehicle residual values. Designed as an information resource for vehicle manufacturers, captive finance companies and lenders, Residual Values incorporates industry-leading sales tr ... Continue reading
Kia Stinger Receives Eyeson Design Award For Production Car Design Excellence +VIDEO
Kia Motors’ all-new 2018 Stinger fastback sedan has been honoured with an EyesOn Design award for Production Car Design Excellence at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. At an event typically dominated by introductions from American car companies, Kia’s Stinger stole the spotlight. ... Continue reading
Two Gold Infused Phantoms Join Rolls-Royce Collection Destined For The 13 Hotel, Macau +VIDEO
Two exceptional motor cars will join the collection at the most anticipated hotel, THE 13. Reserved for the hotel’s most important guests, the two highly Bespoke gold infused creations will become the flagships of the 30 strong collection of Rolls-Royce Phantoms, commissioned by luxury entrepreneur Stephen Hung, Join ... Continue reading
CES 2017 Show Sets Flexpoint Sensor Systems up for Record Year
DRAPER, Utah, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (FLXT) today announced various product development partners, and subsequently, the company enjoyed another remarkable Consumer Electronics Show, ("CES"), experience. According to Paul Sexauer, Flexpoint Vice President of Sales & Marketing, "The 2017 CES was ... Continue reading
EFG Companies Launches 1,000,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Protection
EFG Companies' 1,000,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Protection delivers complimentary coverage on engine and transmission parts plus towing assistance on thoroughly-inspected, eligible bikes up to 10 years in age with less than 60,000 miles. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous?? ... Continue reading
MagneGas Expands Into Commercial CO2 Market
TAMPA, Florida, January 18, 2017 -- MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (MNGA) a leading clean technology company in the renewable resources and environmental solutions industries, announced today that it has expanded its product offering to include the commercial sale of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Florida. ... Continue reading
MLG Takes On Apple In Class Action, Demands Texting And Driving Safeguards
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- MLG Automotive Law has filed a class action lawsuit against technology giant Apple Inc., seeking to enjoin the company from selling further iPhones until it installs texting and driving safeguards. The lawsuit, Julio Ceja v. Apple Inc. (Case No. ... Continue reading
PERQ Partners with AutoHook to Increase Website Conversion for Dealers
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2017 -- AutoHook, powered by Urban Science has partnered with PERQ, specialists in personalized, interactive web engagement technology, to deliver auto dealers a one-two punch when it comes to engaging and converting website traffic. ... Continue reading
Proterra Secures Largest Electric Bus Order in North America with King County Metro
BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today announced an additional order from King County Metro that will include up to 73 battery-electric buses for metro Seattle and adjoining communities. ... Continue reading
RNR Tire Express & Custom Wheels Ranks No. 1 in Category on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
TAMPA BAY, Fla.—After wrapping up another strong year that included the opening of 15 new locations and the signing of a massive 58-unit deal in the Southeast, RNR Tire Express & Custom Wheels (RNR), the fastest-growing tire and custom wheel franchise in the nation, once again graced the prestigious Entrepreneur Fran ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Electric Power Steering Market 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering. The future of the global automotive electric power steering market looks good with opportunities ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities for Composites in the North American Automotive Market 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering. The North American automotive composites market is expected to reach an estimated $3.5 billion by ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2017 -- The 2017 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview will open on Thursday, Feb. ... Continue reading
ABI Research Forecasts More Than 69 Million Automotive LiDAR Sensors Will Ship in 2026
LONDON, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Critical autonomous driving functions, including obstacle detection and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), will drive the automotive industry's adoption of LiDAR sensors. ... Continue reading
Airbag Market Expected to Reach $37.3 Billion by 2022, Globally - Allied Market Research
PORTLAND, Oregon and PUNE, India, January 18, 2017 -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Global Airbag Market: Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022," the global airbag market is expected to reach $37.3 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2016 to 2022. In 2015, Asia-P ... Continue reading
Brno, Czech Republic Takes First Step to Create European Hyperloop Connecting to Slovakia
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) announced today the signing of an exploratory agreement with the city of Brno, Czech Republic (VIDEO). This agreement marks the immediate exploration of the feasibility for a Hyperloop™ system for the city with a focus on connecting Brn ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, January 18, 2017 -- Adoption of Explosives Detection Systems to Remain High in Air Cargo Security & Screening Systems Market Persistence Market Research projects the global air cargo security and screening systems market to see moderate growth through 2024. "Global Market Study on Air Cargo Security & Screeni ... Continue reading
Global Light Vehicle Engine Technologies Market 2016 - Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global light vehicle engine technologies market - 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, technologies and market fo ... Continue reading
Highways England contractor confuses 3.5 tonne truck with a supercar
CMA calls for urgent review after Highways England contractor confuses 3.5 tonne truck with a supercar "Presenting a sports car as a truck is one of the more amusing inaccuracies we've seen, but it reveals serious problems" - CMA MD Philip Swift Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has called on Highways Englan ... Continue reading
Hispanic Group CDLU Calls On General Motors To End Production Of "Chariots Of Death" In Mexico
DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2017 -- On the heels of General Motors' announcement that they would invest $1 Billion in U.S. factories, the Consejo de Latinos Unidos (CDLU), a Hispanic consumer advocacy group and public charity called on General Motors to immediately end the production of "Chariots of Death" in Mexico—passenger ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2017 -- For a few days in March, the center of the country's work truck industry is just a short drive away as The Work Truck Show 2017 returns to Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Continue reading
Let Your (Sub) Conscience be Your Guide: Acura Debuts 'Mood Roads' at Sundance Film Festival
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Marking its seventh year as Presenting Sponsor and Official Vehicle of the Sundance Film Festival, Acura returns to Park City, Utah with Acura Mood Roads, a new, first-of-its-kind immersive virtual journey inspired by the brand's signature performance technologies that define the exc ... Continue reading
Lightning Monitoring System Keeps Satellite Launch on Schedule
TITUSVILLE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The recent launch of the CYGNSS satellites was able to continue its countdown despite fierce lightning at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station just days before the scheduled deployment. ... Continue reading
MDD PARTNERS WITH NOLA TO GROW MOTORSPORTS FACILITY
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Media Advisory - Additech Launches Diesel Fuel Additive Test Market
HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Additech, the nation's technological leader in at-the-pump fuel additive delivery solutions has announced the pilot market testing of a newly developed additive engineered specifically for diesel fuel, Additech Diesel Guard. ... Continue reading
Minister Bains welcomes $90-million innovation investment in Canada
Swiss engineering firm ABB to establish North American research and development facility in Montréal DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadians will develop next-generation solutions for electric vehicles as a result of a $90-million investment by Swiss engineering firm ABB, which is establishing a new headqu ... Continue reading
Miracle Flights Gives Holiday Blessings -- Coordinates over 700 Flights for Children In Need
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Miracle Flights, the nation's largest provider of medical flights, experienced an impressive increase in families served during December 2016. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Annual Strategy Guide - 2017 - North America's Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT Analysis, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook" company profile to their offering. The 2017 edition of this annual publication provi ... Continue reading
Penske Opens Truck Rental, Leasing and Maintenance Location in Amarillo, Texas
READING, Pa., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Penske Truck Leasing announces the opening of its new facility in Amarillo, Texas, offering full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract truck fleet maintenance services. ... Continue reading
Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 28 to February 5
EAST NORRITON, Pa.—The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), owners and producers of the Philadelphia Auto Show, announces the event’s return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Jan. 28 to Feb. ... Continue reading
Research Reports Coverage on Auto Parts Stocks -- Meritor, Lear, Westport Fuel Systems, and Autoliv
NEW YORK, January 18, 2017 -- On Tuesday, the NASDAQ Composite ended the day at 5,538.73, down 0.63%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.30% lower, to finish at 19,826.77; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,267.89, down 0.30%. Losses were broad based as five out of nine sectors finished the trading session in red. Pre-m ... Continue reading
Russia Tire Sales to Register CAGR 9% Growth till 2022: TechSci Research Report
NEW YORK, January 18, 2017 -- Recovering automobile sales and expanding automotive fleet size in the country expected to boost Russia tire market through 2022 According to TechSci Research report, "Russia Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022", tire market in Russia is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.3% in ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Center Uses Artificial Intelligence To Put Personal Touch On Tire Shopping
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Sears Auto Center introduced the pilot launch of the "Digital Tire Journey", a web app that relies on IBM Watson Natural Language Classifier service to help Sears Automotive customers identify the appropriate tires to fit their driving preferences within the following categories ... Continue reading
The New Bezalel Hotel in Jerusalem
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 18, 2017 -- In the heart of Jerusalem, next to the historic Bezalel Art School near Mahane Yehuda Market, sits the new Atlas Boutique Hotel: Bezalel. ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2017 -- The riding-share apps, led by Uber and Lyft, have their sights set on a $650 billion annual logistics and mobility market and could experience 10x revenue growth in the next decade and potentially disrupt several industries involved in human mobility, according to a new SharesPost resea ... Continue reading
US Internal Combustion Engine Filter Market Mature - 2% Annual Growth
CLEVELAND, Jan. 18, 2017 -- The US is the largest market for internal combustion engine (OEM) and related filters in the world, and in 2015 was significantly larger than the Chinese market, which was the second largest. ... Continue reading
Volta Power Systems Partners With Auto Meter to Launch Display System
HOLLAND, Mich., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Volta Power Systems today announced a partnership with Auto Meter Products on an innovative lithium ion battery state of charge display system. ... Continue reading
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Powering Continuous Improvement with Rethink Robotics' Sawyer
BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI), the global leader in automotive interiors, has deployed two of Rethink Robotics' Sawyer robots in its Monroe, Michigan-based facility. ... Continue reading
Alpine 4 Introduces BrakeActive™ Safety Device To Reduce Rear-End Collisions +VIDEO
PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd. ... Continue reading
ABI Research Forecasts More Than 69 Million Automotive LiDAR Sensors Will Ship in 2026
LONDON, Jan. 19, 2017 -- Critical autonomous driving functions, including obstacle detection and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), will drive the automotive industry's adoption of LiDAR sensors. ... Continue reading
OLDWICK, N.J.—In this A.M.BestTV episode, A.M. Best Senior Industry Analyst, Industry Research & Analytics, David Blades examines why premium increases in the commercial automobile segment are not enough to offset the negative effects from underwriting losses. Click on http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=commercialauto117 ... Continue reading
MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Brickell City Centre, Miami's landmark $1.05 billion, nine-acre, work, live and play destination, announces a partnership with ridesharing titan, Uber. ... Continue reading
Copart Announces Expansion of San Diego Location
DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Copart, Inc. , a global online vehicle auction company, is proud to announce the expansion of its San Diego location. ... Continue reading
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) Awarded Bus Fleet Order for the City of Sheyang, China
EDI’s PowerDrive™ 6000 to be deployed in Yaxing Motor Coach bus fleet for the City Sheyang, China. The fleet of city buses will reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 50%. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? EDI’s PowerDrive™ 6000 to b ... Continue reading
Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Market Worth 1,139.6 Million USD by 2021
PUNE, India, January 18, 2017 -- The report "Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Market by Application (Flight, Engine Monitoring, Navigation), Sub-system (Display, Communication & Navigation, Flight Management), Fit (ADS-B, EVS), Platform (Fixed, Rotary) and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", published by Marke ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc. (ASTI), the leading supplier of sound machines, announced today a new partnership with Hyatt Place Nashville/Downtown to deliver the best sleep experience for its guests by providing ASTI LectroFan sleep therapy machines in over two hundred of its g ... Continue reading
Hyundai Returns To Super Bowl Advertising And Will Shoot Its Spot During The Game
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Hyundai Motor America, an official NFL sponsor and the reigning 2016 USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter winner, is back for Super Bowl LI with an even more ambitious and creative program that will mark several Super Bowl breakthroughs. ... Continue reading
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Liberty Media Corporation ("Liberty Media") announced today that it has received the requisite consents and approvals from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (“FIA”), the governing body of Formula 1, in connection with its pending acquisition of Formula 1, and that the closing condit ... Continue reading
MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of thousands of South Florida residents are driving recalled vehicles with dangerously defective airbag inflators that could blast shrapnel into the passenger compartment upon impact. ... Continue reading
NASA Hosts News Conference, Interviews with Next Space Station Crew
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, Paolo Nespoli of ESA (European Space Agency), and Sergey Ryazanskiy of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, who are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station in late spring, will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. ES ... Continue reading
NASA, NOAA Data Show 2016 Warmest Year on Record Globally
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Earth's 2016 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally-averaged temperatures in 2016 were 1.78 degrees Fahrenheit ... Continue reading
Need for speed? Northwest drivers put the pedal to the metal
SEATTLE, Jan. 18, 2017 -- The latest poll from PEMCO Insurance finds a significant increase in speeders among Washington and Oregon drivers, up almost 15 percent from six years ago. ... Continue reading
Penske Opens Truck Rental, Leasing and Maintenance Location in Amarillo, Texas
READING, Pa., Jan. 18, 2017 -- Penske Truck Leasing announces the opening of its new facility in Amarillo, Texas, offering full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract truck fleet maintenance services. ... Continue reading
Red Roof® Rewards Consumers as it Celebrates Dynamic Growth with 500th Inn and 50th PLUS+® Location
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Red Roof® has opened its 500th Inn in Biloxi, MS and 50th PLUS+ location in Irondale, Alabama, marking a momentous year of achievements for the brand. ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Collisions from drowsy driving on the rise. Driver assistance technology is becoming more prevalent, and the Five Keys are as effective today as ever before. Smith System, the world leader in advanced driver training, is launching a series of new training DVDs to address these ti ... Continue reading
[cid:image003.png@01D27187.16187170] [cid:image002.jpg@01D27189.CE56A9D0]STEVE DARNELL & 'BARBER' DAVE LEFLER FROM WELDERUP / VEGAS RAT RODS TO APPEAR AT MOTORAMA March 10, 11 & 12, 2017 at Toronto's International Centre TORONTO, ON // JANUARY 18, 2017 * Fans in attendance at last year's Motorama Custom Car & Motorspor ... Continue reading
Technavio has published a new report on the global light- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle market from 2017-2021. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global light- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle market ... Continue reading
Urban Translations partners with Samsung Electronics to Bring Innovation to the Hospitality Industry
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2017 -- Urban Translations, a digital menu software provider, today announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics that will transform the hospitality industry. ... Continue reading
48 Years Of Range Rover: Peerless Design And Engineering Innovation Through Every Generation +VIDEO
Two minutes is not long, but it’s enough time for Land Rover to celebrate a motoring icon. The Range Rover has pioneered design, refinement and engineering innovation since 1970 and Land Rover has showcased the evolution of its luxury SUV through four generations with a unique animation lasting only 120 seconds. ... Continue reading
GMC Introduces Modern, Bold Design on 2018 Terrain at Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Confident appearance, accommodating interior and turbo engines elevate new premium compact SUV DETROIT — At a special evening premiere, GMC introduced the all-new 2018 Terrain and unveiled the next chapter of GMC design via a boldly styled and intelligently engineered successor to the brand’s popular compact SUV. T ... Continue reading
Introducing the New LEGO Batmobile From Chevrolet +VIDEO
The brand partners with Warner Bros. for “The LEGO Batman Movie.” Chevrolet, along with students from Detroit’s Cody Rouge community, A World in Motion and FIRST LEGO League, unveiled its life-size LEGO Batmobile today at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
PREVIEW - Extremely Athletic, Extremely Versatile: The New Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
As the biggest and most versatile model in the MINI range featuring the brand’s most powerful engine to date, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman combines race track feeling and useful versatility on and off the road. With an output of 231 hp working with MINI’s ALL4 all-wheel drive system, the new MINI John ... Continue reading
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