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EPA Finally Makes Positive Decision - Ethanol Industry Rejoices - Oil Industry Preparing New Lies and Misinformation

EPA Finally Makes Positive Decision - Ethanol Industry Rejoices - Oil Industry Preparing New Lies and Misinformation

A Great Month For America - This morning, the Environmental Protection Agency issued some welcome good-health, pro-biofuel decisions that spells Happy Thanksgiving and portends a bountiful year for America. ... Continue reading

Group 1 Automotive to Present at Investor Conferences

Group 1 Automotive to Present at Investor Conferences

HOUSTON, Nov. 23, 2016 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present at the following events: Bank of America Merrill Lynch – 2016 Leveraged Finance ConferenceLocation: Boca Raton Resort & Club – Boca Raton, FloridaDate: Tuesday, ... Continue reading

M1 GT Racing to Contest Miami 500 with Audi R8

M1 GT Racing to Contest Miami 500 with Audi R8

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1104746721047&ca=2b7177e4-76ce-409d-baa2-ac3da0ebe85b FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: M1 GT Racing – Remi Lanteigne – Remi@M1GTRacing.com Prepared by: M1 GT Racing Media – Media@M1GTRacing.com Photos by: M1GTRacing ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Support Service Programs to Drive the Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Until 2020, Says Technavio

Aftermarket Support Service Programs to Drive the Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Until 2020, Says Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive refinish coatings market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive refinish coatings market ... Continue reading

Audi Canada Becomes Official Automotive Partner of Major League Soccer in Canada

Audi Canada Becomes Official Automotive Partner of Major League Soccer in Canada

Audi becomes the presenting sponsor of the Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs Multi-year agreement signed New dimension to statistics showcased through the Audi Player Index AJAX, ON, Nov. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - Audi Canada is proud to announce a new strategic marketing partnership with Major League Soccer in Canada in a multi-year ... Continue reading

Automotive eCall – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Automotive eCall – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive eCall market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive eCall market from 2016-2020. ... Continue reading

Automotive Human Machine Interface – Market Drivers and Forecasts From Technavio

Automotive Human Machine Interface – Market Drivers and Forecasts From Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive human machine interface market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive human machine inte ... Continue reading

Axalta Schedules 2017 Financial Outlook Conference Call

Axalta Schedules 2017 Financial Outlook Conference Call

PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. will host a conference call to review its 2017 Financial Outlook at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 15, 2016. ... Continue reading

Car Makers Feature Alcantara At This Year's L.A. Auto Show

Car Makers Feature Alcantara At This Year's L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2016 -- Alcantara®, the Italian-made luxury material, is featured on a variety of new car- and light-truck interiors at this year's Los Angeles International Auto Show (Nov. ... Continue reading

Colorado: Vail, Aspen and Breckenridge Listed among Priciest U.S Winter Destinations

Colorado: Vail, Aspen and Breckenridge Listed among Priciest U.S Winter Destinations

DENVER, Nov. 23, 2016 -- Three ski resorts in Colorado are listed among the top five most expensive winter destinations in the United States. ... Continue reading

CQFA Chicoutimi College To Train Hybrid Airship Pilots

CQFA Chicoutimi College To Train Hybrid Airship Pilots

CHICOUTIMI, QC, Nov. 23, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - CQFA Chicoutimi College of Aviation has announced a partnership with Quest Rare Minerals (Quebec), Straightline Aviation (United Kingdom) and Hybrid Enterprises (United States) to train and certify hybrid airship pilots to transport rare minerals in Northern Quebec. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Plastics - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Demand for Lightweighting to Achieve Fuel Efficiency - Research and Markets

Electric Vehicle Plastics - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Demand for Lightweighting to Achieve Fuel Efficiency - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Plastics - Global Forecast to 2021" report to their offering. The electric vehicle plastics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.82% from 2016 to 2021, to reach a market size of USD 1.49 Billion by 2021. ... Continue reading

EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes

EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes

CONTACT: press@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2016 EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all categories of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. I ... Continue reading

Gobble Up Savings With South African Airways Thanksgiving Holiday Cyber Sale To Africa

Gobble Up Savings With South African Airways Thanksgiving Holiday Cyber Sale To Africa

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2016 -- South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa's most awarded airline, is offering a cyber sale with special fares from the U.S. to destinations in Africa for 6-days only over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  The cyber fares are available fr ... Continue reading

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Gathers Travel And Tourism Industry Leaders With Government Partners To Develop Hotel Pledge Aimed At Combating Mosquito Borne Illnesses

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Gathers Travel And Tourism Industry Leaders With Government Partners To Develop Hotel Pledge Aimed At Combating Mosquito Borne Illnesses

MIAMI, Nov. 23, 2016 -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, the Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), and Florida Lodging and Restaurant Association hosted a Travel & Tourism Industry Forum to elevate ongoing efforts to fight mosquito borne illn ... Continue reading

REG Supports EPA Final Rule Increasing Advanced Biofuel RVO

REG Supports EPA Final Rule Increasing Advanced Biofuel RVO

AMES, Iowa—Renewable Energy Group leaders voiced support for EPA’s increase in the Advanced Biofuel Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) released today. EPA increased the total Advanced Biofuel RVO above its proposed 4.0 billion ethanol-equivalent gallons to 4.28 billion gallons, a 670 million gallon increase over 201 ... Continue reading

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Lands In World Duty Free At Gatwick Airport

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Lands In World Duty Free At Gatwick Airport

LONDON, November 23, 2016 -- With Photos  World Duty Free, a Dufry company, in collaboration with Disney and Gatwick Airport, is proud to launch an epic and extraordinary experiential activation 'on airport', promoting the forthcoming film release of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' on 15th December.  With this exclusi ... Continue reading

Settlement Alert - Dishman Law Investigates Toyota Corrosion Truck Settlement - Toyota Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoias – When Will The Problems End?

Settlement Alert - Dishman Law Investigates Toyota Corrosion Truck Settlement - Toyota Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoias – When Will The Problems End?

BOSTON—Dishman Law announces a settlement is being proposed by Toyota concerning rust corrosion which can lead to accelerated corrosion and jeopardize the vehicle’s structural integrity. The proposed settlement purports to only include certain years of Toyota Tacoma, Tundra (2007-2008) and Sequoia (2005-2008) vehic ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Spare Parts Logistics Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Spare Parts Logistics Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive spare parts logistics market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive spare parts logistic ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Telematics Market From 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Telematics Market From 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive telematics market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive telematics market from 2016-202 ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Wiper System Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Wiper System Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive wiper system market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive wiper system market from 2016 ... Continue reading

Black Friday Expected To Help New-Car Sales Rise 4 Percent For Highest November On Record, According To Kelley Blue Book

Black Friday Expected To Help New-Car Sales Rise 4 Percent For Highest November On Record, According To Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 23, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 4 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.37 million units in November 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.7 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source t ... Continue reading

NHTSA Guidelines Jeopardize Continued Market-Driven Innovations to Enhance Driver Safety, Says Electronics Lobbying Group CTA

NHTSA Guidelines Jeopardize Continued Market-Driven Innovations to Enhance Driver Safety, Says Electronics Lobbying Group CTA

ARLINGTON, Va.—The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcing extreme Phase II guidelines to seek regulation via "voluntary" standards for devices brought into cars incl ... Continue reading

November Sales Steer Auto Industry Back on Record-Setting Path, Says Edmunds.com

November Sales Steer Auto Industry Back on Record-Setting Path, Says Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 23, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,365,369 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in November, for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.6 million. The projected sales volume is unchanged from October 2016 but ... Continue reading

Feds Give Ethanol A Boost; Iowa (And Patriotic Americans) Cheer

Feds Give Ethanol A Boost; Iowa (And Patriotic Americans) Cheer

Special To The Auto Channel The Des Moines Register By Donnelle Eller (deller@dmreg.com) Des Moines Iowa November 23, 2016 Renewable fuel advocates applauded the federal government's decision Wednesday to boost the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation's fuel supply next year. The U.S. Environmental Pr ... Continue reading

EPA: Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018

EPA: Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018

Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017, and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018 ... Continue reading

U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the second-lowest in eight years

U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the second-lowest in eight years

Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline averaged $2.16 per gallon (g), up just six cents per gallon from the same time last year. This is the second-lowest gasoline price since 2008, when the national regular gasoline price averaged $1.89/g on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving. ... Continue reading

A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL RADIO PROGRAM

A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL RADIO PROGRAM

The next installment of A Shunpiker’s Journal begins airing Wednesday, November 23rd and will run for about 3 to 4 weeks. Listen to live-stream at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM >> and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM, or go to the Website, click on “Hosts,” find me, and download ... Continue reading

U.S. Gas Prices Stay Low Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

U.S. Gas Prices Stay Low Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

So far this year, no state has had its average daily price of gasoline break $3 per gallon. ​WASHINGTON, D.C. November 23, 2016; Drivers hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday have even more reason to give thanks, as for the first time in years, pump prices are staying under $3 per gallon, UPI reports. ... Continue reading

2017 Chrysler 200 Earns Five-star Safety Rating From NHTSA

2017 Chrysler 200 Earns Five-star Safety Rating From NHTSA

2017 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan (FWD version) earns five stars, the highest possible score in NHTSA’s safety-rating program More than 60 percent of Chrysler 200’s body structure consists of high-strength steel 2017 Chrysler 200 has 60 available safety and security features, including Full-speed Forward Collision-P ... Continue reading

Barons' Christmas Sale

Barons' Christmas Sale

November 23 2016 – Classics set to sparkle at Barons’ Christmas Sale Following a strong October sale, Barons is ending the year in festive style with its Annual Christmas Classic auction at Sandown Park on December 13th. Santa may struggle to get the entries down the chimney, but any classic car buff would be delig ... Continue reading

Ashlyn McCaskill Continues Family Dynasty at Southern National Motorsports Park

Ashlyn McCaskill Continues Family Dynasty at Southern National Motorsports Park

Ashlyn McCaskill Continues Family Dynasty at Southern National Motorsports Park [image: Inline image 1] *Ashlyn McCaskill celebrates in victory lane with friends and family after her first U-CAR victory during the summer. (Southern National Motorsports Park photo)* The McCaskill family name is synonymous with Southern ... Continue reading

Asia-Pacific Automotive Industry Now a Powerful Revenue Generator for Robot Manufacturers

Asia-Pacific Automotive Industry Now a Powerful Revenue Generator for Robot Manufacturers

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 22, 2016 -- The automotive industry accounted for 49.3 percent of the global demand for robots in 2015, spurred by the rising digitization of manufacturing plants and pervasiveness of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Even original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and subcontractors of sm ... Continue reading

ATA Pleased to See Obama Administration Overtime Rules Blocked

ATA Pleased to See Obama Administration Overtime Rules Blocked

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear reacted to a ruling by Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocking the Obama Administration's new overtime rule from taking effect. ... Continue reading

Boeing Statement on Fiji Airways' Intent to Purchase 737 MAX 8s

Boeing Statement on Fiji Airways' Intent to Purchase 737 MAX 8s

SUVA, Fiji, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is pleased that Fiji Airways has announced its commitment to purchase five 737 MAX 8s. "Boeing is honored that Fiji Airways has selected the 737 MAX for its fleet renewal plan and we look forward to welcoming Fiji Airways as our newest 737 MAX customer," said Dinesh Keska ... Continue reading

CTA Files Comments on NHTSA Self-Driving Cars Proposal

CTA Files Comments on NHTSA Self-Driving Cars Proposal

ARLINGTON, Va.—In comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed rules for self-driving cars, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ welcomes the agency's federal role in providing oversight and guidance to states, a smart approach in avoiding a patchwork of local laws that mi ... Continue reading

New Day Dawns for the 1874 Old U.S. Mint

New Day Dawns for the 1874 Old U.S. Mint

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Efforts to restore the 1874 Old U.S. Mint and transform the historic treasure into a center of history, culture, and learning received a major boost today.  The State of California awarded a $1 million grant to the California Historical Society, in partnership with the City and County ... Continue reading

Wisconsin Issues Guidance on Sales Tax Implications of Volkswagen Settlement

Wisconsin Issues Guidance on Sales Tax Implications of Volkswagen Settlement

DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Recently, Volkswagen (VW) reached a settlement with Federal and California regulators, whereby it agreed to make cash payments to certain VW and Audi diesel owners. ... Continue reading

Elbit Systems of America Receives U.S. Army Contract for Mortar Weapon Systems

Elbit Systems of America Receives U.S. Army Contract for Mortar Weapon Systems

FORT WORTH, Texas, November 23, 2016 -- Elbit Systems of America announced today that it was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity ("ID/IQ") contract for the production of 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems, which include the following items: M224 60mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M252 81mm Legacy ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Honors Hard Work This Thanksgiving Day With Special Video Tribute to America's Everyday Heroes

Ram Truck Honors Hard Work This Thanksgiving Day With Special Video Tribute to America's Everyday Heroes

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 23, 2016 -- Ninety-second 'Praise' spot runs during traditional Thanksgiving Day NFL football games on CBS and FOX 'Praise' follows Ram brand and FCA US tradition of airing thought-provoking, relevant videos in high profile media events Ram social channels encourage fans to share what they are ... Continue reading

Sons of Anarchy TV Motorcycle, 1949 Harled Davidson Stops by Charlie Daniels Tour & More to Auction

Sons of Anarchy TV Motorcycle, 1949 Harled Davidson Stops by Charlie Daniels Tour & More to Auction

For Immediate Release: HOLLYWOOD COMES TO DAN KRUSE CLASSICS THIS WEEKEND  “Sons of Anarchy�?? Television Show Chopper Motorcycle Joins Collection of Rare Motorcycles Going to Auction and 1957 Porsche Speedster 356 Added to  Houston Event NOVEMBER 25-26, 2016 Houston, Texas – (November 23, 201 ... Continue reading

Technical Roundup on Auto Parts Stocks -- Dana, Allison Transmission, Westport Fuel Systems, and WABCO

Technical Roundup on Auto Parts Stocks -- Dana, Allison Transmission, Westport Fuel Systems, and WABCO

NEW YORK, November 23, 2016 -- Stock-Callers.com shifts its focus back on the Auto Parts industry which is forecasted to continue its fast-pace track over the next five years due to strong demand from emerging economies. Up for review are the following four equities: Dana Inc. , Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , Wes ... Continue reading

UAE Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities to 2021 - Key Vendors are Bridgestone, Continental & Pirelli Tyre - Research and Markets

UAE Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities to 2021 - Key Vendors are Bridgestone, Continental & Pirelli Tyre - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UAE Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. The demand for tires in the UAE grew at a CAGR of over 5% through 2021. ... Continue reading

Tate Modern Launches First BMW Tate Live Exhibition: Ten Days Six Nights

Tate Modern Launches First BMW Tate Live Exhibition: Ten Days Six Nights

LONDON, November 23, 2016 -- Tate and BMW today announced that an annual live exhibition will be staged in Tate Modern's unique underground Tanks. It will open in spring 2017 as part of the ongoing BMW Tate Live programme. ... Continue reading

Concept Cars - Like the Cadillac Escala - Shine at the 2016 LA Auto Show +VIDEO

Concept Cars - Like the Cadillac Escala - Shine at the 2016 LA Auto Show +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE AUTO CHANNEL LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2016. This year, there may not have been so much exciting news with respect to production vehicles, but that does not mean there were no eye catchers. ... Continue reading

Pricing and Specifications Revealed for Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT R

Pricing and Specifications Revealed for Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT R

The new Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is now on sale, priced from £110,145 ($136,299). The AMG GT C Roadster starts at £139,445 ($172,557); while the AMG GT R is available from £143,245 ($177,259). ... Continue reading

Black (Car) Friday Is Almost Here!

Black (Car) Friday Is Almost Here!

Black Friday is generally the busiest day of the year for online retailers, and one of the fastest-growing used car marketplaces is encouraging sellers of black cars to get in on the act, offering significant discounts to anyone putting a black car up for sale between now and Christmas Eve. It was motoring pioneer Henr ... Continue reading

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