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Mazda Names Hill+Knowlton Strategies Alum, Corporate Communications Specialist

Mazda Names Hill+Knowlton Strategies Alum, Corporate Communications Specialist

IRVINE, Calif. (December 7, 2016) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the addition of Carley Hummel to its public relations team as specialist, corporate communications. ... Continue reading

2017 AeroDef Manufacturing Event: What's Influencing Aerospace and Defense?

2017 AeroDef Manufacturing Event: What's Influencing Aerospace and Defense?

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SME's AeroDef Manufacturing event will bring together the leading companies and executives from aerospace and defense manufacturing to explore current technologies and coming trends March 6 to 9 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. ... Continue reading

ATA's Spear Tells Congress of Trucking's Commitment to Security

ATA's Spear Tells Congress of Trucking's Commitment to Security

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, in testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation's Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear underscored the trucking indu ... Continue reading

CVTA Applauds FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training Final Rule

CVTA Applauds FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training Final Rule

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After 25 years of working to develop a rule that advances driver safety through training, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released its Final Rule on Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). CVTA commends the FMCSA for focusing on performance a ... Continue reading

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Says "Bonjour" to Montréal with New Air Canada Service

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Says "Bonjour" to Montréal with New Air Canada Service

DFW AIRPORT, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016 -- Air Canada has announced it will launch a daily flight from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), starting May 26, 2017. ... Continue reading

Fitch Affirms Ratings on Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust 2015-A

Fitch Affirms Ratings on Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust 2015-A

NEW YORK—Fitch Ratings has affirmed ratings on all outstanding classes of Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust 2015-A and revised the Rating Outlook on class B to Positive from Stable. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Climate Control Market Driven by Demand for Luxury Cars: Technavio

Global Automotive Climate Control Market Driven by Demand for Luxury Cars: Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive climate control market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive climate control market fro ... Continue reading

Global Electric Two Wheelers Market 2016 - Focus on India Market: Outlook 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Electric Two Wheelers Market 2016 - Focus on India Market: Outlook 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Two Wheelers Market - Focus on India Market: Outlook 2021" report to their offering. The report Global Electric Two Wheelers Market - Focus on India Market: Outlook 2021 provides an in-depth market analysis of global electric vehicle marke ... Continue reading

In-Vehicle Networking Market worth 1,366.0 Million USD by 2022

In-Vehicle Networking Market worth 1,366.0 Million USD by 2022

PUNE, India, December 7, 2016 -- The report "In-Vehicle Networking Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV, HCV, and AGV), Connectivity Standards (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, RF, Ethernet, and MOST), Application, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from USD ... Continue reading

Kate Dallenbach to be introduced by Lyn St. James at PRI in Indianapolis [revised release]

Kate Dallenbach to be introduced by Lyn St. James at PRI in Indianapolis [revised release]

Kate Dallenbach to be introduced by Lyn St. James at PRI in Indianapolis [image: Inline image 1] *Kate Dallenbach, pictured at Myrtle Beach before a race in 2016. ... Continue reading

MTS Deploys Propane Buses

MTS Deploys Propane Buses

MTS Deploys Eco-Friendly Propane Buses into San Diego Communities SAN DIEGO (Dec. 7, 2016) — Today, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System rolled out its new fleet of 77 buses fueled by emissions-reducing, economical propane autogas. ... Continue reading

New Flight Charters Expands, Adds U.S. Air Force Officer To Private Jet Charter Staff

New Flight Charters Expands, Adds U.S. Air Force Officer To Private Jet Charter Staff

DENVER, Dec. 7, 2016 -- New Flight Charters, a leader nationwide in private jet charter, announces the addition of Mark Baroni to the organization as Charter Manager.  A high-performing U.S. Air Force officer and pilot of 21 years, Mark Baroni brings a diverse and thorough skill set in aviation, program management and ... Continue reading

News from Orwell Truck & Van - Hire-A-Lite goes for growth with Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

News from Orwell Truck & Van - Hire-A-Lite goes for growth with Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

[cid:image011.jpg@01D250C5.0DFD7720] Date: 7 December 2016 [cid:image012.jpg@01D250C5.0DFD7720] Hire-A-Lite goes for growth with Mercedes-Benz Sprinters Traffic management is all about keeping vehicles moving - as a specialist in the field Hire-A-Lite knows the best way to ensure its own fleet stays mobile is to choose ... Continue reading

Once Again TravelCenters of America Will Participate in Wreaths Across America Day Honoring Fallen Soldiers

Once Again TravelCenters of America Will Participate in Wreaths Across America Day Honoring Fallen Soldiers

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® brands, has announced its participation in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, on Saturday, December 17. “As always we want to t ... Continue reading

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Approved To Begin Cuba Service

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Approved To Begin Cuba Service

MIAMI, Dec. 7, 2016 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ... Continue reading

State Auto Names Suzanne Sinclair Chief People Officer

State Auto Names Suzanne Sinclair Chief People Officer

Suzanne Sinclair named Chief People Officer (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Suzanne Sinclair named Chief People Officer (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail COLUMBUS, Ohio—State Auto President and CEO ... Continue reading

Talelight, the World’s First Electronic Bumper Sticker, Hits the Road

Talelight, the World’s First Electronic Bumper Sticker, Hits the Road

SUMMIT, N.J.—Talelight, the world’s first electronic bumper sticker that lets drivers create, buy and sell their own bumper sticker designs, is turning heads on roads everywhere. Invented by corporate engineer/executive turned entrepreneur Robert Suffern, Talelight is a 2” x 8” high-resolution color LCD display ... Continue reading

Tourism to Boost the Self-Drive Car Rental Market in Emerging Countries Through 2020, Says Technavio

Tourism to Boost the Self-Drive Car Rental Market in Emerging Countries Through 2020, Says Technavio

Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global self-drive car rental market in the emerging countries from 2016-2020. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global self-drive car ren ... Continue reading

Toyota’s Continuing Litany of Safety Issues Draws Comment from Gilman Law LLP

Toyota’s Continuing Litany of Safety Issues Draws Comment from Gilman Law LLP

BOSTON—In recent years, Toyota has been at the center of a seemingly-endless string of safety problems, resulting in recalls and litigation, according to Gilman Law LLP. These controversies have included vehicles prone to unintended acceleration, an expanded recall of 5 million faulty airbags, and brake safety proble ... Continue reading

U-Haul Grows in Greensboro with Store Near Coliseum

U-Haul Grows in Greensboro with Store Near Coliseum

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 7, 2016 -- U-Haul has put its corporate sustainability initiatives to use by renovating a former University Mini Storage facility to make U-Haul products and services more accessible to Greensboro residents and UNCG students. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Theft and Failure to Yield Collisions On the Rise During Winter Months

Vehicle Theft and Failure to Yield Collisions On the Rise During Winter Months

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Dec. 7, 2016 -- While winter weather traditionally challenges drivers across America with ice and snow covered roads, new data from the latest Farmers® Seasonal Smarts Digest reveals that slick surfaces aren't the only hazard facing drivers this year. ... Continue reading

VIA Rail anticipates a busy holiday season

VIA Rail anticipates a busy holiday season

MONTREAL, Dec. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - With millions of travellers facing road congestion and severe winter weather during the holiday season, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is encouraging people to avoid the traffic jams and travel in comfort and safety on the train. ... Continue reading

Warriors Get Their Motors Running with Wounded Warrior Project and Harley-Davidson

Warriors Get Their Motors Running with Wounded Warrior Project and Harley-Davidson

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For many warriors, the experiences they had in the military were some of the best of their lives – filled with fellowship, meaning, and direction. ... Continue reading

Ford Accelerates Past 1 Million Sales in China, Posts Record Sales in November Led by Explorer and Edge SUVs

Ford Accelerates Past 1 Million Sales in China, Posts Record Sales in November Led by Explorer and Edge SUVs

SHANGHAI—Ford and its joint ventures in China have sold more than 1 million vehicles in 2016, reaching the milestone one month faster than in 2015. Monthly sales hit an all-time November high of 124,113 vehicles, up 17 percent compared to November 2015. ... Continue reading

Nissan 2017 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van US Prices

Nissan 2017 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van US Prices

Dec 5, 2016 Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download New available 375-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 features best-in-class power and torque; all models come with America's Best Commercial Van Warranty View the 2017 Nissan NV Cargo Press Kit View the 2017 Nissan NV Passenger Press Kit NASHVILLE, Tenn ... Continue reading

6 to 15 Passenger 2017 New Vehicles - Perfect For Large Families Or Those With Lots Of Friends

6 to 15 Passenger 2017 New Vehicles - Perfect For Large Families Or Those With Lots Of Friends

Over the years one of The Auto Channel's most popular pages has been a short cut to 6-9 passenger vehicles. All of the main stream media talk of a ... Continue reading

North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit

North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit

North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit ... Continue reading

Infiniti Brings Q60 To Havana; First New American Spec'd Car In Cuba in 58 Years +VIDEO

Infiniti Brings Q60 To Havana; First New American Spec'd Car In Cuba in 58 Years +VIDEO

Alfonso Albaisa, INFINITI executive design director, took an all-new INFINITI Q60 to Havana – the first U.S.-spec car registered in Cuba in 58 years – to trace his roots back to his parents' birthplace. ... Continue reading

New 2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is World's First and Only All-wheel-drive American Muscle Coupe

New 2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is World's First and Only All-wheel-drive American Muscle Coupe

2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first two-door American muscle car with all-wheel drive, providing muscle car enthusiasts all-weather driving confidence exclusive to Dodge Challenger GT features the same high-performance all-wheel-drive system found in the award-winning Dodge Charger AWD with active transfer case and f ... Continue reading

Audi Launches Traffic Light Information - First Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technology in the U.S.

Audi Launches Traffic Light Information - First Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technology in the U.S.

HERNDON, VA - December 7, 2016: “The launch of this technology is another in a long list of firsts for Audi that have positioned us as the industry leader in connectivity solutions,” said Audi of America President Scott Keogh. “V2I applications and services like Traffic Light Information are essential components ... Continue reading

Rinspeed to Present Oasis at CES in Las Vegas and 2017 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Rinspeed to Present Oasis at CES in Las Vegas and 2017 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Garden plot on wheels for the urban jungle You can count on Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht when it comes to reimagining mobility. With the Rinspeed concept vehicle “Oasis,” the ingenious self-driving electric vehicle for the city and surrounding areas, he refutes the deeply ingrained notion of the ... Continue reading

Biofuels Forum Set To Drive Queensland Australia’s Bio-Economy

Biofuels Forum Set To Drive Queensland Australia’s Bio-Economy

The Queensland Renewable Fuels Association (QRFA) will meet with key international representatives over the next three days to address the big question: When will Queensland be producing advanced, commercialised, biofuels for jet and marine specifications? The QRFA will join Australian and international biofutures indu ... Continue reading

GAC Motor unveils its first smart electric concept car at Auto Guangzhou, highlighting R&D innovation in Global Outreach

GAC Motor unveils its first smart electric concept car at Auto Guangzhou, highlighting R&D innovation in Global Outreach

China's leading automobile manufacturer GAC Motor has released the first concept car EnLight on November 18 at the 14th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, marking a new milestone in the company's continuous path of innovation. ... Continue reading

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