SEIU: New National Survey -- 42 Percent of Airport Workers Live Below the Poverty Line
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's an undeniable poverty crisis at our airports: 42 percent of airport workers live below the poverty line, a new survey of workers at the nation's 30 busiest hubs finds. ... Continue reading
Teamster Drivers Ratify First Contract With First Transit
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamster transit and paratransit drivers for First Transit in Cheektowaga, N.Y. ratified their first contract with the company on Sunday, Nov. ... Continue reading
Economic Optimism In USA Hits Historic High
On the heels of a presidential election, consumers are more upbeat about the economy, declining gas prices and the start of the holiday season. ... Continue reading
2017 MX-5 Miata RF Arrives at Dealers Two Months Early
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2016 -- There's plenty to be thankful for this week, but Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has added to that list by announcing that the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF has officially gone on sale in the U.S. The MX-5 RF arrives two months ahead of its originally announced timing due to shifts in ... Continue reading
Dr. Tam O'Shaughnessy Appointed to Advisory Board of Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2016 -- President Obama has appointed Dr. ... Continue reading
NEW CONCORD, Ohio, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Muskingum University will hold a special chapel service titled A Call to Service: A Remembrance, on Thursday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. in Brown Chapel on the campus. The service commemorates a pivotal day, December 7, 1941, in the lives of John Glenn and his ... Continue reading
Miami Beach hosts the world's largest Art Fair - Art Basel - again
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 22, 2016 -- It's that time of year again when artists, actors, fashionistas, models, millionaires and billionaires descend on Miami Beach for Art Basel, the largest Art Fair in the world. ... Continue reading
Wheels Up Takes Off to Havana; U.S. Private Aviation Company Offering Service to and from Cuba
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Justin Firestone, Founding Partner of Wheels Up, announced that the private aviation company now offers flights to and from Havana, Cuba on its signature fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS aircraft. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna Vehicles
Toyota Recall: 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna Vehicles ... Continue reading
4 (or 5 or 6 or7) On the Floor - Harder To Find Than A Gear With A Bad Clutch
Stick Shifts Are An Endangered Option Washington DC November 22, 2016, The AIADA newsletter reported that stick shifts are disappearing from automaker lineups, according to The Detroit News. Available in nearly half of new models in the U.S. a decade ago, the manual transmission is going the way of the rumble seat, wit ... Continue reading
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.3% in October
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index contracted 0.3% in October, following a 6.3% drop during September (a downward revision from our press release last month). In October, the index equaled 131.6 (2000=1 ... Continue reading
Atlanta: Car Rental Rates Triple for Thanksgiving, Survey Shows
ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Travelers who need a rental car in Atlanta, GA. ... Continue reading
Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts Launch Black Friday Sale With Savings Of Up To 55%
MIAMI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Pioneer in all-inclusive resorts, Club Med, has the solution for you to forego the traditional gift giving route and wrap up an unforgettable vacation experience. ... Continue reading
LOD, Israel, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Company's revenues in the third quarter of 2016 amounted to approx. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle Market Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market Shares and Forecast, 2016 - 2022" report to their offering. Government subsidies, changing environmental regulations, and demand for clean transport are the dynamics prope ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Eagle-360 Named One of 2016's Best Inventions by Time Magazine
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Eagle-360 concept tire has been named one of Time magazine's "Best Inventions of the Year 2016." Each year, Time magazine's technology editors list the year's "best inventions that are making the world better, smarter and—in some cases—a little more ... Continue reading
NASA TV News Conference, Media Availability with Next Space Station Crew
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer and cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, who are targeted to launch to the International Space Station in March, will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. ... Continue reading
Seatrade Cruise Global 2017 Highlights Class Of 2017: Notable New Builds
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Seatrade Cruise Global, the leading annual global business-to-business event for the cruise industry, is scheduled for 13-16 March 2017 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. ... Continue reading
Teamsters Outraged By Less Than Truckload Company Shuttering Its Doors Unannounced
ROSEVILLE, Minn., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over 100 families in Minnesota and South Dakota are wondering how they are going to make ends meet after showing up to work yesterday morning at Lakeville Motor Express, a Roseville-based trucking company, only to find a sign on the door saying that the compan ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Shareholder Meeting Actions
LONGMONT, Colo.—UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM), UQM Technologies, Inc. (UQM) announced that at its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held earlier today, its shareholders voted to approve the re-election of UQM’s Board of Directors, UQM’s executive compensation on an advisory basis, amendments to increa ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Brakes (Disc Brakes, Drum Brakes) Market - (By Type, By Region, By Country): Trends, Opportunities and Forecasts (2016-2021)" report to their offering. Market for brakes is growing steadily on account of the rising number of vehicles in the world, ... Continue reading
Michelin Sets New Standard With Next Generation Motorcycle Road Tire
GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Michelin North America is introducing the newest tire in its line-up of high performance motorcycle tires. The MICHELIN® Power RS, first introduced at the MICHELIN® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, combines revolutionary levels of dry-weather grip, agility, stability and superio ... Continue reading
Mission 26: ET Comes Home Photographs by Gil Garcetti At the California Science Center
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Mission 26: ET Comes Home features 30 photographs by Gil Garcetti, chronicling ET-94's historic transport from Louisiana, via the Panama Canal and Marina del Rey, to the California Science Center, where it is on display with other Endeavour space shuttle artifacts an ... Continue reading
Real People Behind Hidden Figures, Stars Join NASA to Mark Anniversary, Celebration of Diversity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA will kick off a yearlong centennial celebration for its Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, with events Thursday, Dec. ... Continue reading
Zoo Miami To Open Florida: Mission Everglades Addition On December 10 & 11, 2016
MIAMI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Locals and tourists alike will want to visit Zoo Miami to experience Florida: Mission Everglades and the grand opening festivities on December 10 & 11, 2016. This new, 4.5 acre, $33 million permanent addition will encourage residents, as well as out of town visitors, to connect with approximat ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2008-2009 Kia Sportage
SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated ... Continue reading
9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving
9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving ... Continue reading
R Street, CEI and TechFreedom ask NHTSA to revise autonomous vehicle guidance
WASHINGTON (Nov. 22, 2016) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's should revise its recently issued safety guidelines for self-driving cars to improve their transparency and clarify that the guidance is voluntary in nature, according to joint public comments (http://www.rstreet.org/wp-content/upl ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Industry accolade comes courtesy of Cars.com with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV's world debut at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show Born from the world's greatest driving road – Stelvio Pass – the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a new benchmark in performance, style and technology ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Hispanic Motor Press Awards® recognize the most outstanding all-new vehicles in the United States to go on sale in the 12 months preceding the award Design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance, functionality, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction and val ... Continue reading
All-New Kia Cadenza Wins Large Sedan Of The Year Award From The Hispanic Motor Press Association
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2016 -- With the all-new 2017 Cadenza now arriving in showrooms, the Hispanic Motor Press Awards® organization recently recognized Kia's second-generation full-size premium car as the "Large Sedan of the Year." In the comparative test, which assessed large cars from multiple manufacturers, jud ... Continue reading
PLANTATION, Fla.—Atacama Resources International, a public company trading on the OTC exchange, announces Good2Drive, a roadside based smartphone app which tests the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Good2Drive measures cognitive awareness by testing short-term memory and reaction time and sending t ... Continue reading
Autotrader Offers Helpful Road Trip Tips for the 2016 Holiday Driving Season
ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2016 -- It seems everyone has experienced the "Are We There Yet!?" whine coming from the backseat on a long holiday road trip. ... Continue reading
Carvana Launches in Indianapolis, the Company’s First Market in the State of Indiana
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CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today the addition of BestParking, a service designed to help drivers find and compare rates for short- and long-term parking, and Glympse, a developer of innovative location sharing app, ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Today at Bauma China 2016, Dana Incorporated announced updates to its Spicer® Rui Ma™ brand of drivetrain solutions, which are designed, engineered, and manufactured in China for the Chinese market. The brand provides an optimized blend of product features, performance, dependability, and ... Continue reading
Dana Nears Start of Production on Spicer® Axles for Rough-Terrain Cranes
SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Today at Bauma China 2016, Dana Incorporated announced updates for its new series of Spicer® axles for rough-terrain cranes. ... Continue reading
Dana Rexroth Begins Pre-Production Testing on R3 Hydromechanical Variable Transmission
SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems today announced that several global original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have begun pre-production testing on the R3 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT). The HVT R3 from Dana Rexroth features a modular design that can be adapted for a variety of ... Continue reading
Dan Rowland Awarded Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year
DENVER, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced in collaboration with the National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) that Dan Rowland of Hesperia, California is the 2016 Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructo ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 22, 2016 -- DealerRater, the car dealer review website for consumers, has secured its three millionth online review. ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.—Dealership M&A activity declined by 7% in the first nine months of 2016 YOY, with sellers likely to push closings to 2017 in anticipation of potential tax benefits from the incoming Trump administration, according to analysis from the Blue Sky Report™, a Kerrigan Quarterly, which was released today. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Deep learning, an advanced form of artificial intelligence and dynamic way of computerized decision-making, is driving significant change for autonomous cars and for the automotive and transportation industry. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Gasoline Particulate Filter Market for Passenger Cars 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global gasoline particulate filter market for passenger cars to grow at a CAGR of 314.86% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Insight on North American OEM ADAS Sensor Strategies" report to their offering. While OEMs are racing toward achieving level 4 and 5 automation features in their vehicles in North America, there will be major changes and improvements in the ADAS sensors t ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail TOKYO & YOKOHAMA, Japan—Leading global investment firm KKR and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) today announced that CK Holdings Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Kwan International is "All In" as New Aftermarket Partners Join C5 vs. C6 Corvette Comparison Build
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Kwan International, a media and broadcast company at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, welcomes new aftermarket partners to their multi-year, multi-phase endeavor that pits two Corvettes, a 2000 C5 and a 2006 C6, against one another in a comparison build. ... Continue reading
Market Engineering Analysis of the Wheel and Tire Equipment Market, 2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market Engineering Analysis of the Wheel and Tire Equipment Market" report to their offering. This research service presents an analysis of the wheel and tire equipment market. ... Continue reading
Motor Trend OnDemand Launches All-New Holiday Offers for Automotive Enthusiasts
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2016 -- TEN: The Enthusiast Network announced today two new Motor Trend OnDemand money-saving content bundle options for fans this holiday, along with a special Black Friday deal only available through Cyber Monday. ... Continue reading
DENVER, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (cUAS) industry is gaining momentum as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opens up the sky to public and commercial drone operators, and this week, the FAA and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS), managers of the FAA-designated Nevada ... Continue reading
NICB Says Car Thieves Stay Busy Around the Holidays
DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When you're making the rounds at the stores this holiday season, make sure your car isn't on someone's gift list. ... Continue reading
Nokian Tyres plc: Managers' Transactions
HELSINKI—Regulatory News: Nokian Tyres (HEX:NRE1V) Person subject to the notification requirement Name: Leskelä, Anne (Natural Person) Position: Chief Financial Officer Initial Notification Reference number: 743700YQIO8Y4L4WKR40_20161122112636_4 Issuer Name: Nokian Tyres plc LEI: 743700YQIO8Y4L4WKR40 Transaction det ... Continue reading
NETANYA, Israel, November 22, 2016 -- ORBIT Technologies (TASE: ORBI ), a provider of satellite communication systems, tracking systems and audio communication management systems for aircrafts, announced today that it has received a $4.5 million order from one of the largest aircraft manufacturers worldwide for the d ... Continue reading
Rearview cameras reduce police-reported backing crashes
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rearview cameras, soon to be standard on all new vehicles, can be expected to prevent nearly 1 in 6 police-reported backing crashes, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study concludes. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Road Safety Market by Solution and by Service - Global Forecast to 2021" report to their offering. The road safety market size is estimated to grow from USD 2.60 billion in 2016 to USD 4.06 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. ... Continue reading
Roads to Become Safer for Motorcyclists
LONDON, November 22, 2016 -- Highways England, the company responsible for running over 4000 miles of England's motorways and major trunk roads, is to become the third partner in a landmark collaboration to improve motorcycle rider safety. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161121/441906 ) The governm ... Continue reading
ROK CUP USA ANNOUNCES 2017 RACE SCHEDULE
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REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach, Calif., the premier luxury hotel at the forefront of the city's Waterfront Revitalization Project, celebrated its grand opening on November 18, kicking off a new era in the small beach town with a promise to attract new visitors seeking upscale acco ... Continue reading
Snyder and Michigan celebrate American Center for Mobility groundbreaking at Willow Run
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Gov. ... Continue reading
Story of the Ford GT40 at the IMRRC on Dec. 10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Glenda Gephart, International Motor Racing Research Center Director of Administration and Communications 607-535-9044; glenda@racingarchives.org Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Author to Tell the Story of the Ford GT40 on Dec. 10 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (No ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Analysis of Chinese OEM Powertrain Strategies" report to their offering. This research service offers an outlook of OEM powertrain strategies in China for the period 2015-2022. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Analysis of the Global Market for Premium High Performance Cars" report to their offering. This research service focuses on the global premium high performance car market. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, November 22, 2016 -- Stock-Callers.com puts focus back on the Consumer Goods sector, which is expected to face a confluence of fast-advancing technologies, changes in consumer demographic and preferences, and economic uncertainties over the period of 2015 to 2020. Equities under review this morning are: Harle ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its Impact on the Automotive Sector in Malaysia and Vietnam" report to their offering. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a strategic platform aimed at fostering the trade relationship between emerging markets a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Truck Platooning Market Growth Opportunities 2016 to 2030" report to their offering. Trucking provides the optimal application for autonomous driving in efforts to reduce driver-related accidents and driver stress while improving operational efficiency an ... Continue reading
LONDON, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Muslims are staying away from the U.S. in droves following the election of Donald Trump. ... Continue reading
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Names Brant Hartle as Chief Financial Officer
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Brant Hartle first learned about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, the largest national moving franchise system in the U.S., as a neighbor to one of the brand's original "two men" and former CEO, Brig Sorber. ... Continue reading
Vail Resorts Announces Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Earnings Release Date
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today it will release the Company's financial results for its first fiscal quarter 2017 ended October 31, 2016, prior to market open on Friday, December 9, 2016. The Company will host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. eastern time that same day during whi ... Continue reading
Workhorse Group Inc. to Unveil W-15 Electric Pickup Concept Truck at ACT EXPO in May 2017
CINCINNATI, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Workhorse Group Inc. , an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery-electric vehicles, today announced that it will present a working concept truck of the W-15 electric pickup work truck with range extender for fleet usage, at the ACT EXPO Conference May 1-4, 2017 in Long Beach, CA. ... Continue reading
Taxi Sector to Lead Self-Driving Market to Over 22 Million Consumer Vehicles on the Road by 2025
BASINGSTOKE, England, November 22, 2016 -- New findings from Juniper Research reveal that the annual production of self-driving cars will reach 14.5 million in 2025, up significantly from only a few thousands in 2020, to give a global installed base of more than 22 million consumer vehicles by 2025. The new research, A ... Continue reading
Drive Safer Sunday Observance November 27
ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The Sunday after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year and one that sees a dramatic rise in the amount of accidents on our roadways. ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP : November 21, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
EPA Opens Public Comment Period on RFS ‘Point of Obligation’
NACS and SIGMA commend the EPA for protecting consumers and for preventing an unnecessary upheaval in the U.S. fuel market. ​WASHINGTON November 22, 2016; NACSonline reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally announced in the Federal Register that it plans to retain the existing point of obl ... Continue reading
New infrastructure aims to increase takeaway capacity of natural gas from Utica region
U.S. Energy Information Administration pipeline database Note: Proposed capacity shown on the graph reflects only the projects discussed in this article. Other proposed projects in the area are smaller or have not yet progressed through the approval process. ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus NX 200t F Sport with 2017 Update Review by Carey Russ
The compact luxury crossover with panache DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Lexus’s RX owns the midsize luxury crossover SUV class, and pretty much has since its release for 1998. But in recent years, smaller luxury crossovers have gotten increasingly popular. ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus RC-F Coupe with 2017 Updates Review by Carey Russ
The very definition of luxury grand touring DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS With the exception of the exotic, limited-production LFA, Lexus coupes have heretofore been more about luxury than performance. The first SC 400 was quick enough, with stunning style, but was more a grand tourer — meant for swift long-d ... Continue reading
World First: All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia Sets New Lap Record At Silverstone - "Blindfolded"
To celebrate the arrival of the Alfa Romeo Giulia in UK dealerships, the Italian manufacturer has achieved a world first by setting a lap record of the famed Silverstone circuit with an epic twist – the windows of the Quadrifoglio were completely blacked out. ... Continue reading
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