J.D. Power Finds New-Vehicle Initial Quality is Best Ever,
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- New-vehicle quality is at its highest level ever, improving a significant 8% from last year, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study,SM (IQS) released today. Initial quality in this iconic study is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles ( ... Continue reading
J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study - Kia Leads Nameplate Rankings For Second Straight Year
IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- Continuing a multi-year string of quality and reliability awards and accolades, J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) today recognized Kia Motors as the highest-ranking nameplate in the United States for the second year in a row. Kia's improvement to 72 problems per 100 vehicles ... Continue reading
JAGUAR ANNOUNCES A NEW COMPACT PERFORMANCE SUV, THE ALL-NEW JAGUAR E-PACE WILL JOIN THE LINEUP IN 2018 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17C002 Synopsis : Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Travel Systems, B-Safe 35 Elite, B-Safe 35 Elite Travel Systems and BOB B-Safe rear-facing infant child safety seats, model numbers E1A183F, E1A185M, E1A185P, E1A186R, E1A203F, E1A205M, E1A205P, E1A20 ... Continue reading
Collaboration to Deliver the Mitchell Diagnostics™ System
Patent pending collision diagnostic system combines best-in-class aftermarket scan tool with workflow application to document pre- and post-repair scans SAN DIEGO—(June 21, 2017)—Mitchell, a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision ... Continue reading
Cost Difference Between High Octane Gasoline and Regular Grows
Growing octane needs widen the price difference between premium and regular gasoline Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update The difference between U.S. average retail prices for premium and regular gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon in late 2016, and it has remained near that ... Continue reading
DALLAS—Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, today announced the launch of Big Rig Buddies 2017, a contest developed to celebrate the trusted companions many drivers bring on the road and how they contribute to helping their owners maintain happier a ... Continue reading
GM Financial to Release Second Quarter 2017 Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas—GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2017 operating results on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Management will record remarks addressing the results and this recording, along with the presentation slides and press release, will be p ... Continue reading
GM Announces 2017 Q2 Earnings Conference Call Details
DETROIT, June 21, 2017 -- General Motors Co. will announce its second quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, July 25 at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT. A press release, financial highlights and presentation slides with notes will be available on the company's Investor Relations website, http://investor.gm.com in th ... Continue reading
Raytheon named most community-minded company in U.S. industrials sector
WALTHAM, Mass., June 21, 2017 -- Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has named Raytheon the most community-minded company in the U.S. Industrials Sector. The non-profit Points of Light, founded in 1990, listed Raytheon among its annual Civic 50 ranking of U.S. community-mi ... Continue reading
RepairPal and TECHNET Professional partner to drive quality in auto repairs
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2017 -- In an industry fraught with mistrust, RepairPal and TECHNET Professional Automotive Service have announced that they will work together to drive higher levels of quality in auto repair. TECHNET supports more than 9,200 Member shops with extensive marketing solutions, ongoing trainin ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces New LAW® Delaware F&I Library
DAYTON, Ohio, June 21, 2017 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the release of the Reynolds LAW® Delaware F&I Library, a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents for franchised new car and truck dealers in the state of Delaware. "We are pleased to a ... Continue reading
Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Sign Memorandum of Understanding for 10 737 MAX 10 Airplanes
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2017 -- Boeing and Xiamen Airlines announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2017 Paris Air Show today for 10 737 MAX 10 airplanes, valued at $1.2 billion at list prices. Xiamen Airlines will become one of the launch customers for the 737 MAX 10, the newest member ... Continue reading
Risk In A Changing Insurance Market For Driverless Vehicles
MCLEAN, Va., June 21, 2017 In October 2015, tax giant KPMG published a report projecting a 60 percent reduction in the $135 billion auto insurance market by 2040 owing to the advent of driverless cars and the ensuing risk landscape. Despite projections, insurers will likely play a key role in supporting the safe deploy ... Continue reading
Airbus Company NAVBLUE Partners With OpenAirlines on Fuel-saving Analytics Solution
PARIS, June 21, 2017 -- Today, NAVBLUE, the Flight Ops and ATM services company, an Airbus company, has signed an MoU with OpenAirlines, a global leader in eco-flying solutions, to become a reseller partner for its solution called Skybreathe®, a comprehensive fuel preservation solution for airlines. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Australian Automotive Manufacturing Plants Shutting Down Operations
AMSTERDAM—Hilco Industrial Acquisitions B.V. (www.hilcoind.com) announced today that it will lead the disposition process for a massive machinery and equipment asset sale which will effectively shut down the automobile manufacturing business on the Australian Continent. The sale comes because of the recent closure of ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seizing on a global push for cost-efficient, environmentally responsible and innovative transportation solutions, international aircraft manufacturing leaders have teamed with aerospace, aviation and research institute Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University t ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson and Prestone Press Conference Scheduled for Northeast Auction
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CarMax Reports First Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va.—CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2017. Year-over-year highlights include: Net sales and operating revenues increased 10.1% to $4.54 billion. ... Continue reading
Carvana Puts the Soon in Sooner State for Oklahoma City Car Buyers
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana launches its 30th market with Oklahoma City. (Photo: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Carvana launches its 30th market with Oklahoma City. ... Continue reading
Launch customer for Bombardier Dash 8-300 ESP HALIFAX, June 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) announced today that Jazz Technical Services ('JTS') – a division of Chorus subsidiary, Jazz Aviation ('Jazz') – has successfully completed the Extended Service Program (ESP) on the first of 19 Da ... Continue reading
Dana Earns Quality Award from PACCAR
MAUMEE, Ohio, June 21, 2017 -- Dana Incorporated today announced that the company has been recognized with the 10 parts per million (PPM) Quality Award by PACCAR Inc., a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterb ... Continue reading
Ditch the Guidebook: MEC Launches Multi-Filter Website to Inspire Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor retailer's Good Times Outside website celebrates Canada's 150+ by spotlighting unique outdoor activities across the nation TORONTO, June 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada's go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration, MEC today announced the launch of a new website that turns the world of regular activity guid ... Continue reading
EFS Launches Its Largest-Ever Savings Network for Fleets
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Today, EFS – a WEX Company, a leader in fleet payment solutions, announced the launch of its largest-ever fleet savings network, Fleet One EDGE, designed to give smaller fleets a competitive edge by providing access to discounts and savings not typically available to smaller fleets. The new Fleet O ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Alternator Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2015 to 2025" report to their offering. The alternator market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9 % fr ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Vehicle Air Filter Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global commercial vehicle air filter market to grow at a CAGR of 0.4% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Hypercar Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global hypercar market to grow at a CAGR of 37.02% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust System Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global motorcycle slip-on exhaust system market to grow at a CAGR of 17.77% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Start-stop System Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global motorcycle start-stop system market to grow at a CAGR of 12.77% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Tipper Trucks Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global tipper trucks market to grow at a CAGR of 9.54% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 21, 2017 -- Hankook Tire America Corp. continues to support the veteran community and today announced its renewed commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), which provides free services to veterans of all generations where they live. In the third year of its partnership with DAV, Hankook don ... Continue reading
HAVI and Scania Help Reduce CO2 Emissions in McDonald's Supply Chain
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, June 21, 2017 -- By collaborating in sustainable transport and logistics solutions, HAVI and Scania are actively addressing global climate goals. Beginning quarter three, HAVI and Scania will start to implement a five year roadmap aimed at making a significant carbon footprint reduction in transpo ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks National Master Elite Service Skills Competition Crowns Champion
NOVI, Mich., June 21, 2017 -- Hino Trucks announced the winner of their Service Skills Competition last week. The national competition, now in its ninth year, took place live at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This intense competition celebrates the hard work and dedication of Hino's Master Elite Technici ... Continue reading
InsureMyTrip Saves Over $1 Million For Travel Insurance Policyholders
WARWICK, R.I., June 21, 2017 -- InsureMyTrip, the travel insurance authority, is committed to ensuring policyholders focus on their vacations, not financial stress. Through its innovative Anytime Advocates© program, InsureMyTrip travel insurance customers have access to a unique service designed to save them time and ... Continue reading
ONE MONTH OUT: America's premier gathering of performance vehicles - Bowling Green, KY July 21-23
For hi-res images, broll, advance interviews or on-site media opportunities, contact Jessica Redden, Bohlsen Group | jredden@bohlsengroup.com | 317.275.2052 CAR REGISTRATION AND SPECTATOR TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR AMERICA’S PREMIER GATHERING OF PERFORMANCE VEHICLES IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE CA ... Continue reading
Parkopedia 2017 Global Parking Index: Spotlight on Germany
KARLSRUHE, Germany, June 21, 2017 -- The Global Parking Index report was launched last month and is based on Parkopedia's own dataset, the most comprehensive and accurate parking database in the world, covering more than 50 million parking spaces across 6,500 cities in 75 countries; Germany is the 1st country from the ... Continue reading
Pratt & Whitney Commemorates 30 Years of PW4000-94 Engine Power
PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 21, 2017 -- Pratt & Whitney celebrates 30 years of PW4000-94 revenue service, marking the delivery of its first PW4000-94 engines in June 1987. Today, the Pratt & Whitney engine powers the Boeing 747, Boeing 767, MD-11 and Airbus A300 and A310. ... Continue reading
HALIFAX, June 21, 2017 - Airbus wholly-owned subsidiary, Satair Group and Metamaterial Technologies Inc. (MTI) and its optical filters division Lamda Guard of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will lead to an exclusive multi-million dollar global distribution agreement to br ... Continue reading
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 21, 2017 -- Israel's Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to supply spare parts and associated engineering services in support of the CH-53D heavy lift helicopters operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) since 1969. Intended for a duration of seve ... Continue reading
TEDA: Embracing Smart Manufacturing for Its Auto Industry
TIANJIN, China—China’s car boom has only just begun, but already there are big plans to move auto manufacturing up the value chain as part of the government’s "Made in China 2025" initiative – a bid to avoid being squeezed by lower cost countries on one side and high-end manufacturers on the other. With that in ... Continue reading
PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 21, 2017 -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. , announced today that it has been selected to supply wheels and brakes to five of the world's leading airlines: Alaska Airlines, Southwest, easyJet, Icelandair and Lufthansa. Under the agreements, UTC Aerospace Systems ... Continue reading
MIAMI, June 21, 2017 -- The car that inspired the "Smokey and The Bandit" Trans Am has been found and will be presented to the public for the first time by Trans Am Specialties of Florida. Missing for decades, the original promotional car was found by accident and purchased by Renee Martino, an 84-year-old grandmother ... Continue reading
UTC Aerospace Systems Is Helping To Shape The Wing Of The Future
PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 21, 2017 -- The promise of stronger, more durable, lighter weight and less maintenance is a race car driver's dream; and that's how UTC Aerospace Systems is helping shape the wing of the future. The company is transferring knowledge used in Formula One high-performance race cars to high-per ... Continue reading
RED BANK, N.J., June 21, 2017 -- Omnichannel data solutions provider V12 Data announced today that its industry leading purchase intender data set, V12 Signals, set a record high with a 19% sales conversion rate in a recent automotive program. V12 Signals is a proprietary mobile solution that identifies in market shop ... Continue reading
Windsor Windows & Doors featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway
PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will partner with Windsor Windows & Doors, a Woodgrain Millwork Company, to feature Windsor as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet race car driven by William Byron at Iowa Speedway on ... Continue reading
Workplace Electric Vehicle Chargers to Increase 10X by 2022
SAN DIEGO, June 21, 2017 -- With millions of plug-in electric vehicles in use worldwide, demand for smart charging solutions has become an enormous developer and investment opportunity, according to a recently published report by IoT market research firm ON World. "Tesla with autonomous driving has captured the imagin ... Continue reading
Boeing, AerCap Announce Neos as New 737 MAX Operator
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2017 -- Boeing and AerCap today announced that two 737 MAXs will be leased by AerCap to the Italian carrier Neos. Based at Milan Malpensa Airport, Neos will become the country's first 737 MAX operator when it takes delivery of the airplane in 2019. ... Continue reading
Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Announce Memorandum of Understanding for 12 737 MAXs
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2017 -- Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 12 737 MAXs at the Paris Air Show. The MOU includes five 737 MAX 7s and seven 737 MAX 8s. The agreement will be reflected on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website once finalized. ... Continue reading
Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines Finalize Order for Three Additional 787 Dreamliners
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2017 -- Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines today finalized an order for three 787 Dreamliners at the 2017 Paris Air Show, firming up additional commitments originally announced in 2015. Valued at more than $729 million at current list prices, the order includes two 787-8s and one 787-9. ... Continue reading
Boeing, Malaysia Airlines Announce Order for 10 737 MAX 10 Airplanes
LE BOURGET, France, June 21, 2017 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Malaysia Airlines Berhad (Malaysia Airlines) today announced an order for 10 737 MAX 10s, valued at $1.25 billion at list prices, at the Paris Air Show. The announcement converts 10 of the national airline's current 737 MAXs on order to the newest version of the ... Continue reading
Ready For Launch All-New 2018 Toyota Camry
PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2017 -- It's already making a lot of noise. Now, it's almost here. The all-new 2018 Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be rolling into dealers late summer. The excitement over the eighth-generation sedan is the result of its total evolution, from a proven, d ... Continue reading
Kia Stonic: An Eye-Catching And Confident Compact Crossover
The all-new Kia Stonic is an eye-catching and confident compact crossover, and is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe’s newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments. The B-SUV segment currently accounts for 1.1 million new car sales in Europe each year – around 7% of the market – and ... Continue reading
Can the right thing and the profitable thing be the same thing? United Technologies and its UTC Aerospace Systems business say a decisive and demonstrable yes! With the launch of "Green Ideas Born to Fly: How Weight, Design and Integrated Systems Drive Sustainable Aviation", the fourth in a series of white papers focus ... Continue reading
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