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Assessment of the Indian Four Wheeler Auto Market 2016 Featuring Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, Tata Motors and GM - Research and Markets

Assessment of the Indian Four Wheeler Auto Market 2016 Featuring Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, Tata Motors and GM - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Assessment of the Indian Four Wheeler Auto Market 2016" report to their offering. Assessment of the Indian Four Wheeler Auto Market 2016' highlights key dynamics of the Indian luxury car market. ... Continue reading

CES 2017 Will Be More Global Than Ever with New Tech to Make Us Safer, More Relaxed and Always Charged – All On the Latest BizWireTV

CES 2017 Will Be More Global Than Ever with New Tech to Make Us Safer, More Relaxed and Always Charged – All On the Latest BizWireTV

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China Automotive Distribution and Aftermarket Report 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

China Automotive Distribution and Aftermarket Report 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Automotive Distribution and Aftermarket Report, 2016-2020" report to their offering. Given fiercer competition, rising operating costs, huger inventory pressure and other factors, as well as the impact of the emerging e-business mode, the automotive ... Continue reading

China Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Industry Report 2016 - Research and Markets

China Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Industry Report 2016 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Industry Report, 2016-2020" report to their offering. Over the next five to ten years, drive motor technology will develop towards permanent magnetization, integration, and digitalization. ... Continue reading

China Yuchai Wins Two Major Contracts in the Chinese Bus Market

China Yuchai Wins Two Major Contracts in the Chinese Bus Market

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2016 -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced today that it has delivered ... Continue reading

Collaborations with Technology Providers Offer European Automotive OEMs New Growth Opportunities

Collaborations with Technology Providers Offer European Automotive OEMs New Growth Opportunities

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2016 -- Improvements in advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors are driving automation features in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicles. ... Continue reading

Collaborations with Technology Providers Offer European Automotive OEMs New Growth Opportunities

Collaborations with Technology Providers Offer European Automotive OEMs New Growth Opportunities

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2016 -- Improvements in advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors are driving automation features in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicles. ... Continue reading

Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2016-2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2016-2020" report to their offering. Global TPMS OEM market size has been more than 40 million sets by the end of 2015, of which, the European Union has the largest market share of 3 ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air Market Report 2017-2037 - Research and Markets

Global Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air Market Report 2017-2037 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2017-2037" report to their offering. This report looks at the whole subject in a critical manner revealing how the electric vehicle business at over $0.7 trillion in 2017 will include many new autonomous forms creating ... Continue reading

Global Electric Car Technology and Forecasts Report 2017-2027: Market will be $249 Billion Plus that for 48V Mild Hybrids with Electric Modes - Research and Markets

Global Electric Car Technology and Forecasts Report 2017-2027: Market will be $249 Billion Plus that for 48V Mild Hybrids with Electric Modes - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Car Technology and Forecasts 2017-2027" report to their offering. The report times peak car, peak HEV, peak PHEV and peak lead acid battery. ... Continue reading

Hertz Global becomes Cathay Pacific's exclusive car rental service provider and celebrates the agreement with special promotion

Hertz Global becomes Cathay Pacific's exclusive car rental service provider and celebrates the agreement with special promotion

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2016 -- Hertz Global has become the exclusive car rental service provider of Hong Kong-based international carrier Cathay Pacific, following the signing of a two-year agreement between the companies. ... Continue reading

More than 150 million Automotive Processors from Texas Instruments drive innovation in the automotive market, enabling a safer and more connected driving experience

More than 150 million Automotive Processors from Texas Instruments drive innovation in the automotive market, enabling a safer and more connected driving experience

DALLAS, Dec. 22, 2016 -- Extending its leadership in the automotive market, Texas Instruments (TI) today announced more than 150 million of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and digital cockpit Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) are on the road today, in more than 35 OEMs. ... Continue reading

Air Canada Inaugurates Twice-Weekly, Non-Stop Service between Montreal and San Jose, Costa Rica

Air Canada Inaugurates Twice-Weekly, Non-Stop Service between Montreal and San Jose, Costa Rica

New seasonal service to be operated by Air Canada Rouge MONTREAL, Dec. 22, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today inaugurated new twice-weekly flights between Montreal and Costa Rica. ... Continue reading

Automotive Safety Systems Market Report 2017-2027

Automotive Safety Systems Market Report 2017-2027

LONDON, December 22, 2016 -- Automotive Safety Systems Market Report 2017-2027: Forecasts For Passive (Seatbelts, Airbags) & Active Technologies (EBD, ESC, TPMS, BSD, LDW, ACC, AFS, NVS, DMS) Road fatalities are increasingly high up the media agenda. The automotive industry also realises that emissions and vehicle deat ... Continue reading

Biometrics in the Global Automotive Industry - Featuring in 1 out of 3 New Passenger Vehicles by 2025 - Research and Markets

Biometrics in the Global Automotive Industry - Featuring in 1 out of 3 New Passenger Vehicles by 2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biometrics in the Global Automotive Industry, 2016-2025" report to their offering. This study captures the current trends in the application of biometrics in the automotive industry and how these trends will likely evolve in the future. ... Continue reading

Economical Insurance announces its support of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program

Economical Insurance announces its support of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program

WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Economical Insurance, one of Canada's leading providers of home, auto and commercial insurance, is pleased to announce its support for the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada's initiative to develop and lau ... Continue reading

Fathom Receives Approval for Six Additional Voyages to Cuba

Fathom Receives Approval for Six Additional Voyages to Cuba

MIAMI, Dec. 22, 2016 -- Fathom, one of Carnival Corporation's  10 global cruise brands, announced it has received Cuba approval to add stops to Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in Cuba, on six of its upcoming cruises to the Dominican Republic.  Travelers will enjoy two distinct experiences durin ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020 - Increased Dependence on Technology to Increase Customer Base - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020 - Increased Dependence on Technology to Increase Customer Base - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global motorcycle rental market to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading

Global Turbocharger Market for Commercial Vehicles 2016-2020 - Rapid Adoption of Sequential Twin-turbo Technology - Research and Markets

Global Turbocharger Market for Commercial Vehicles 2016-2020 - Rapid Adoption of Sequential Twin-turbo Technology - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Turbocharger Market for Commercial Vehicles 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecast the global turbocharger market for commercial vehicles to grow at a CAGR of 8.36% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading

Greensboro's transition to electric buses gets $450,000 boost from Duke Energy

Greensboro's transition to electric buses gets $450,000 boost from Duke Energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 22, 2016 -- A $450,000 grant from Duke Energy will help Greensboro's Department of Transportation (GDOT) install an electric charging station for the future influx of all-electric buses in the city. ... Continue reading

Market Research of Automotive Lighting Industry Global and China 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

Market Research of Automotive Lighting Industry Global and China 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market Research of Automotive Lighting Industry Global and China 2016-2021" report to their offering. The year 2015 was a watershed for China's automobile market. ... Continue reading

Minister Garneau gives the green light to Santa for take-off!

Minister Garneau gives the green light to Santa for take-off!

NORTH POLE, Dec. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has cleared Santa Claus for take-off again this year. ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Wants to Review General Motors Ignition Case Conviction

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Wants to Review General Motors Ignition Case Conviction

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 22, 2016 -- On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted Lakisha Ward-Green's Petition for Allowance of Appeal. ... Continue reading

Premium European OEMs' ADAS and Automated Driving (AD) Strategies - Shared Mobility Portfolio to Play a Key Role in OEMs Future Business Models - Research and Markets

Premium European OEMs' ADAS and Automated Driving (AD) Strategies - Shared Mobility Portfolio to Play a Key Role in OEMs Future Business Models - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market Analysis of Premium European OEMs' ADAS and Automated Driving (AD) Strategies" report to their offering. While OEMs are racing towards achieving L4 and 5 automation features in their vehicles in developed markets such as NA and Europe, there will b ... Continue reading

Sikorsky Recognized as Florida Manufacturer of the Year

Sikorsky Recognized as Florida Manufacturer of the Year

PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 22, 2016 -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company was recently recognized as Florida's Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Association of Florida at the 13th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Marketplace in Gainesville, Fla. ... Continue reading

SSL-built communications satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT begins post-launch maneuvers according to plan

SSL-built communications satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT begins post-launch maneuvers according to plan

PALO ALTO, CA, Dec. 22, 2016 - Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, today announced that the JCSAT-15 satellite, which it designed and built for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT), was launched yesterday and is successfully performing post-launch ma ... Continue reading

Trucks & Other Vehicles Stocks Under Scanner -- PACCAR, Navistar, Wabash National, and Oshkosh

Trucks & Other Vehicles Stocks Under Scanner -- PACCAR, Navistar, Wabash National, and Oshkosh

NEW YORK, December 22, 2016 -- On Wednesday, December 21, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 5,471.43, down 0.23%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.16% lower, to finish at 19,941.96; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,265.18, down 0.25%. Losses were broad based as seven out of nine sectors finishe ... Continue reading

2016 US Auto Sales: Total Up Retail Down

2016 US Auto Sales: Total Up Retail Down

DETROIT, Dec. 22, 2016 -- With a strong close to the year, total new light-vehicle sales in 2016 are expected to reach a record 17.5 million vehicles, surpassing the previous high set in 2015 by 5,000 units, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson’s 2017 Scottsdale Auction Will Feature an Extraordinary Docket of Rare Mopars

Barrett-Jackson’s 2017 Scottsdale Auction Will Feature an Extraordinary Docket of Rare Mopars

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will feature an extraordinary docket of rare Mopars during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, to be held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at the WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. ... Continue reading

Boeing Delivers 500th 787 Dreamliner +VIDEO

Boeing Delivers 500th 787 Dreamliner +VIDEO

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] this week delivered the 500th 787 Dreamliner, a 787-8 to Avianca, marking another milestone in the program's history. ... Continue reading

NHRA Drag Racer Clay Millican Appearance Scheduled for 2017 North American International Auto Show Sponsored By Denso

NHRA Drag Racer Clay Millican Appearance Scheduled for 2017 North American International Auto Show Sponsored By Denso

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 22, 2016 -- DENSO in North America signed on to sponsor six-time Top Fuel World Champion Clay Millican for the 2017 24-race National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) racing season. ... Continue reading

2017 NAIAS Poster Winners Chosen From Michigan High School Entrants

2017 NAIAS Poster Winners Chosen From Michigan High School Entrants

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the winners of the 29th annual Poster Contest, held in conjunction with NAIAS for budding artists in high schools across Michigan. The contest – open to Michigan students in grades 10 through 12 – drew 890 entries from 70 schools. ... Continue reading

Michelin's Tire Experts Advise Against Riding on Summer Tires in Wintery Climates

Michelin's Tire Experts Advise Against Riding on Summer Tires in Wintery Climates

World’s leading tire brand issues caution for drivers still running on summer tires GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 23, 2016 — With the abrupt and severe onset of winter weather this year, Michelin is advising all drivers to be aware of the climate restrictions of summer tires. ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

There's no changes to Mazda’s MX-5 Miata roadster for its sophomore year, because none are needed! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS I was supposed to get a different car this week, but something happened and I ended up with a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring instead. No complaints from me, even though it’s ... Continue reading

Audi Q8 Concept To Premiere at 2017 Detroit Auto Show

Audi Q8 Concept To Premiere at 2017 Detroit Auto Show

Audi will start the New Year with a sensation: At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 2017, the premium manufacturer is to present the Audi Q8 concept. The near-production study represents a synthesis of the emotional styling of a coupé and the spaciousness that typifies an SUV, wi ... Continue reading

Honda Reaches 100 Million Worldwide Automobile Production Milestone

Honda Reaches 100 Million Worldwide Automobile Production Milestone

TOKYO - December 22, 2016: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company has reached the 100 million-unit milestone in cumulative global automobile production. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Exhibits at CES for the Second Consecutive Year "Facing the Future with Mobis Technology"

Hyundai Mobis Exhibits at CES for the Second Consecutive Year "Facing the Future with Mobis Technology"

Hyundai Mobis will be publicly presenting its FCEV components to the industry for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 5th through 8th 2017. This is the second year in a row for the Mobis exhibition, which garnered international attention from North America, Europe, Japan and China as t ... Continue reading

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