Ford Returns for 2016 ESSENCE Festival
NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2016 -- Ford Motor Company returns as exclusive automotive sponsor of the 2016 ESSENCE Festival®, which kicks off today. For the eighth consecutive year, Ford is giving attendees the opportunity to get up close and personal with its latest lineup of vehicles including the 2017 Ford Fusion and all- ... Continue reading
On June 30th , Rainer Zietlow will embark on his 15,200 km world record drive across Eurasia. In around 8 days , Rainer wants to drive from Magadan, the easternmost city on the Asian continent reachable by car, to Lisbon, the westernmost city on the European continent. As he did with his previous challenges, Zietlow wi ... Continue reading
Launch of Automotive News Canada Gives Voice to Canadian Automotive Industry
DETROIT, July 1, 2016 -- Crain Communications Inc., publisher of more than 20 business-to-business publications, is expanding the Automotive News brand with Automotive News Canada, a suite of news products focused exclusively on the Canadian automotive industry. The website, automotivenews.ca, launches today. A weekly ... Continue reading
Alkane Truck Company Announces New Fuel Options
Dear The Auto Channel, Alkane Truck Company includes gasoline as fuel option in their vehicles.  Expecting sales to potentially double! Alkane Truck Company’s Board of Directors announces it will include gasoline as a fuel option in their class 7 truck line. Until now, Alkane has been an exclusive proponent of ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Rigid Dump Truck Industry - 2016" report to their offering. The 'Global and Chinese Rigid Dump Truck Industry - 2016' report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Rigid Dump Truck industry with a focus ... Continue reading
Roger Penske Feted as He Receives the IMRRC's Cameron R. Argetsinger Award
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 Roger Penske Feted as He Receives the IMRRC’s Cameron R. Argetsinger Awar ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Expands Food and Beverage Offering at Spokane, Washington
WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has announced the opening of a new Starbucks® restaurant located at I-90 Exit 272 (10506 West Aero Rd.), in Spokane, Washington. Guests at the new Starbucks will enjoy the wide variety ... Continue reading
June 2016 BMW Group U.S. Sales - Down
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1, 2016 -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 10.3 percent in June for a total of 28,855 compared to 32,176 vehicles sold in June, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 9.0 percent on sales of 153,436 compared to 168,623 sold in the first half of 2015. Notable vehicle sales include the BMW ... Continue reading
2016 USA Traffic Deaths Up 7.7% Says NHTSA
WASHINGTON July 1, 2016; Preliminary data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportationâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show a 7.7 percent increase in motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2015. An estimated 35,200 people died in 2015, up from the 32,675 reported fatalities in 2014. âEver ... Continue reading
Anest Iwata Returns as Primary Sponsor for BK Racing's Matt DiBenedetto at Kentucky Speedway
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, July 1, 2016 -- Anest Iwata has once again partnered with BK Racing as a primary sponsor on Matt DiBenedetto's No. 83 Toyota Camry at Kentucky Speedway. Anest Iwata USA, is the North American Spray Equipment & Coating Systems Headquarters for the Anest Iwata Corporation of Yokohama, Japan. Best know ... Continue reading
ATA Announces Chris Spear to be Federation's Ninth President
ARLINGTON, Va., July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations announced that former ATA senior vice president of legislative affairs, Chris Spear, will serve as the federation's next president and chief executive officer effective July 9. He succeeds Bill Graves, who is retiring after mo ... Continue reading
Red Bull GRC Media Alert // Race Previews: MCAS New River
Red Bull GRC Race Preview: MCAS New River FOR PRESS IMAGES: http://win.gs/RedBullGRCMedia IN BRIEF: After an incredibly successful debut event in 2015, Red Bull Global Rallycross expands its visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River to a doubleheader in 2016. Hosting Rounds 6 and 7 of the season, the event will serve ... Continue reading
The Dog Lover Opens in select Theaters nationwide - July 8
For Immediate Release: Forrest Lucas & ESX Entertainment Present The Dog Lover Starring Lea Thompson & James Remar to Screen in select theaters nationwide - July 8 On Demand July 8 - DVD Release - July 12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Corona, CA (July 1st, 2016): Jame ... Continue reading
Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
SEATTLE, July 1, 2016 -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time/11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may li ... Continue reading
Raytheon and Thales modify ThalesRaytheonSystems joint venture structure
WALTHAM, Mass., July 1, 2016 -- Raytheon Company and Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) have reached an agreement and concluded the transaction to transition the stakeholder positions they each hold in the ThalesRaytheonSystems joint venture structure – TRS LLC US Operations and TRS SAS French Operations. The ThalesRaytheon ... Continue reading
TSB deploys a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident near Winnipeg, Manitoba
WINNIPEG, July 1, 2016 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators to the site of a small aircraft accident near Winnipeg, Manitoba. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway an ... Continue reading
June 2016 Kia US Auto Sales - Best Ever
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- After J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S., Kia Motors America's (KMA) June sales jumped 15.6 percent over the same period last year to 62,572 vehicles, capping the greatest quarter and ha ... Continue reading
June 2016 Mercedes-Benz USA Sales - Best Ever
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 28,473 vehicles, which closes out the second-quarter at 162,777 year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever June sales with 3,085 units, and smart reported 407 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 31,965 vehicles for the month, ... Continue reading
June 2016 Hyundai Motor America US Auto Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 67,511 for the month of June, up slightly over a year ago and the company's best June ever. Year-to-date sales of 374,061 represents Hyundai's best first six months ever. "Our CUVs continued to be shining stars for the month and had ... Continue reading
June 2016 Mitsubishi Motors US Auto Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported June 2016 sales of 8,023, up one percent from June of last year. Mitsubishi's three-row crossover utility vehicle, Outlander, led the way with sales of 1,991, up 86 percent over June 2015. Total calendar year 2016 sales are 51, ... Continue reading
Thoma Bravo to Acquire TRADER Corporation
SAN FRANCISCOâThoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced the acquisition of TRADER Corporation (TRADER), Canadaâs leading digital automotive marketplace and software solutions provider, from funds advised by Apax Partners for approximately C$1.575 billion. The transaction, which is ... Continue reading
Denver Ranks 117th Among 200 Cities in Allstate's Annual America's Best Drivers Report®
DENVER, July 1, 2016 -- Allstate Insurance Company today released its 12th annual America's Best Drivers Report®, and Denver ranked 117th safest among America's 200 largest citiesi in terms of collision frequency. The report underscores Allstate's commitment to safety, especially as motorists prepare to hit the roads ... Continue reading
June 2016 Subaru US Auto Sales - Record
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1, 2016 -- Record June - monthly sales increase 5.1 percent over June 2015 55 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best June ever for Outback, WRX/STI and Crosstrek 28 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 35 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of ... Continue reading
June 2016 Toyota Lexus US Auto Sales
TMS posts best-ever light truck in first half Toyota is No. 1 retail brand in first half RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner post best-ever first half LX up 54.6 percent in the first half July 01, 2016 June 2016 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. (July 1, 2016) â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2016 ... Continue reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1, 2016 -- As the United States celebrates Independence Day, Pilot Corporation of America (Pilot Pen) and Operation Gratitude â a national organization that assembles and distributes personalized care packages to Service Members and Veterans â are inviting Americans to honor those ind ... Continue reading
Des Moines Ranks 44th Among 200 Cities in Allstate's Annual America's Best Drivers Report®
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 1, 2016 -- Allstate Insurance Company today released its 12th annual America's Best Drivers Report®, and Des Moines ranked 44th safest among America's 200 largest citiesi in terms of collision frequency. The report underscores Allstate's commitment to safety, especially as motorists prepare to h ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Doubles Production Capacity in Hungary
WEINHEIM, Germany, July 1, 2016 -- In just ten months, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, one of the leading seal manufacturers worldwide, has completed and officially celebrated its major plant expansion in Kecskemét(Hungary). With an investment of about 4 million euros, the company has doubled its production space fo ... Continue reading
Kansas City, MO Ranks 26th Among 200 Cities in Allstate's Annual America's Best Drivers Report®
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 1, 2016 -- Allstate Insurance Company today released its 12th annual America's Best Drivers Report®, and Kansas City ranked 26th safest among America's 200 largest citiesi in terms of collision frequency. The report underscores Allstate's commitment to safety, especially as motorists prepare to ... Continue reading
Kansas City Ranks 2nd Among 200 Cities in Allstate's Annual America's Best Drivers Report®
KANSAS CITY, Kan., July 1, 2016 -- Allstate Insurance Company today released its 12th annual America's Best Drivers Report®, and Kansas City ranked 2nd safest among America's 200 largest citiesi in terms of collision frequency. The report underscores Allstate's commitment to safety, especially as motorists prepare to ... Continue reading
Naked Lime to Host Digital Advertising Events for Dealers
KETTERING, Ohio, July 1, 2016 -- Naked Lime Marketing, a Google Partner, announces digital advertising educational events for automotive retailers. Google Connect Premier events will help dealers better identify their digital advertising needs and learn how to use digital advertising for their business. The events will ... Continue reading
First 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Roadsters Arrive in U.S.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2016 -- Fiat 124 Spider officially returns to the U.S. with its arrival at port Iconic Italian roadster, last sold in the U.S. in 1985, will begin arriving at FIAT studios this month 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fiat 124 Spider's introduction All-new Spider is the most affordable ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 26,188 vehicles, representing a decrease of 3.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through June are 145,354 vehicles. Key June sales notes: In its first full month of sales, the all-new 2016 CX-9 accounted ... Continue reading
2016 2015 % Change June 2016 Sales 11,058 9,985 10.7 Total 2016 Sales 64,978 64,280 1.1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Infiniti today reported sales of 11,058 vehicles in the U.S. during June, an increase of 10.7 percent versus prior year. The QX50 luxury crossover had its best month ever with an increase of 305 percent to 1, ... Continue reading
June 2016 Nissan Group U.S. Auto Sales
June 2016 June 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 140,553 124,228 +13.1 Nissan Division sales 129,495 114,243 +13.4 Infiniti sales* 11,058 9,985 +10.7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for June 2016 of 140,553 units, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a Jun ... Continue reading
June 2016 Honda - Acura US Auto Sales - New Records
July 1, 2016; American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June sales of 138,715 Honda and Acura vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 3.2 percent and a new June record for light trucks which gained 2.2 percent on sales of 68,780. Honda division trucks also set a new June record, jumping 6.6 percent on sales of 61,46 ... Continue reading
GM Extends Expanded Military Discount Program Through July 8
DETROIT July 1, 2016; Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will celebrate the Independence Day holiday by extending their expanded military discount programs for all 21 million U.S. military veterans and their spouses through July 8, 2016. âMaking sure all veterans can take advantage of our military discount throughout the In ... Continue reading
June 2016 Audi US Auto Sales - Sets June Sales Record
HERNDON, Va.âAudi reported that its June 2016 sales increased 1 percent to 18,445 vehicles, the brandâs 66th consecutive monthly sales record in the U.S. The previous June record was set in 2015 with 18,262 Audi vehicles sold. Through the first six months of 2016, Audi U.S. sales have risen 3.5 percent from l ... Continue reading
Chinese SUV to Hit South American Market
BEIJINGâChinese auto brand JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has announced it launched the new S2 model SUV in Chile in June and will launch it in Peru, Colombia and Uruguay during July. The company hopes to see the S2 repeat the popularity of its previous model, the S3, which achieved high sales figures acros ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Theft: Statistics, Trends & Recommendations
Motorcycle Theft: Statistics, Trends & Recommendations Over the last few years, the motorcycle industry has benefited from strong increases in sales across all sectors. In January 2016 alone, sales of new motorbikes increased by 14.2%, however, accompanying the rise of motorbike sales, is an associated rise in motorbik ... Continue reading
CarGurus Survey Uncovers Uncertainty and Communication Frustrations Among Volkswagen Diesel Owners
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 1, 2016 -- CarGurus,car shopping website conducted a survey among Volkswagen TDI owners to gather their opinions around the recently announced "Dieselgate" scandal settlement. While the buyback is historic for the automotive industry, not all affected owners agree it went far enough. According to ... Continue reading
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Driving to Streets by 2021
MUNICH, July 1, 2016 -- BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye are joining forces to make self-driving vehicles and future mobility concepts become a reality. The three leaders from the automotive, technology and computer vision and machine learning industries are collaborating to bring solutions for highly and fully automated ... Continue reading
GAC Motor's GS4 wins "Best Production Car Design in China" from CAR STYLING
TOKYO, July 1, 2016 -- GS4, the signature SUV model developed by China's best automaker GAC Motor, has recently been named "the Best Production Car Design in China" by leading international vehicle design magazine CAR STYLING on June 25 in Tokyo. It is the first time that the coveted award has honored a Chinese auto br ... Continue reading
June 2016 US Auto Sales Revenue Set to Reach $50.9 Billion
SANTA MONICA, Calif.âTrueCar, Inc. estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales generated $50.9 billion in June, up 7.4 percent from a year ago and the highest ever recorded for the month, propelled by consumersâ continued shift to crossovers and light trucks from midsize sedans. Stronger average transaction prices ... Continue reading
Blue Bird Pays Down $28 Million of Principal on its Term Loan on June 30, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.—Blue Bird Corporation , the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it has paid down its $183 million term debt by $28 million or 15%. $25 million of this payment was a voluntary prepayment and $3 million was part of its required repayment schedule. Blue Bi ... Continue reading
Clean Technology Market in Defense Industry: $500K Budget Allocation Expected by 2021
PUNE, India, July 1, 2016 -- The report on clean technology market in defense industry says defense organizations are implementing clean technology measures such as energy efficiency in facilities, green buildings, waste management, recycling, and procurement of renewable energy to meet regulatory standards, lower envi ... Continue reading
DFW AIRPORT, Texas, July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport prepares for another busy holiday travel weekend. The Fourth of July travel period, which runs from July 1 through July 5, is expected to bring more than 900 thousand travelers to the Airport, an increase of 2.1% f ... Continue reading
Denise Ilitch Appointed Co-Chair of Horizon Global Corporation
TROY, Mich.—Horizon Global Corporation , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced today that Denise Ilitch has been appointed co-chair of the Company’s Board of Directors. A member of Horizon Global’s Board since June 2015, Ms. Ilitch assumes the co-chair ro ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 2nd Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Date And Conference Call
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release Second Quarter Earnings on July 19, 2016. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The public may access the call on the Company's website, www.genpt.com, by clicking "Investors", or by dialing 888-471-3831. T ... Continue reading
LAMEA Automotive Lighting Market Report 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "LAMEA Automotive Lighting Market (2016-2022)" report to their offering. Consumers' interest in high-tech vehicles is increasing due to awareness and promotional activities conducted by the automotive industry in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. ... Continue reading
Manufacturer of PDC Sensor from China recruiting exclusive agent
PARKING SESNOR/PDC SENSOR Recruiting exclusive agent Muxi Technology Co., LTD. is one of the best professional company to produce and sell pdc sensors.We have more than 800 kinds of pdc sensors which can be applied to the car types of Audi TOYOTA, NISSAN, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, BWM, GM, Opel, Volkswagen, Hyundai, DAEWOO ... Continue reading
Nomination to Nokian Tyres' Management Team
HELSINKI—Regulatory News: Nomination to Nokian Tyres' (HEX:NRE1V) management team. Tarja Kaipio has been appointed Vice President, Human Resources and member of the management team of Nokian Tyres plc as of August 8, 2016. She will be responsible for human resources functions and will report to the President and CEO. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Automotive Head-Up Display Market (2016-2022)" report to their offering. The North American Automotive Head-Up Display market is segmented based on technology and vehicle type. Adoption of this technology in the luxury car segment dominated ... Continue reading
Rear View Safety Releases LK-7950 Lukas Dual Lens Dash Camera with Wifi & GPS
NEW YORK, July 1, 2016 -- Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, has announced the featured product of the month for June, the LK-7950 Lukas Dual Lens Dash Camera with Wifi and GPS. Dash cameras have many uses. They can be used in case of an accident for insurance ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Acquisition of Jayco for $576 Million
ELKHART, Ind., July 1, 2016 -- Thor Industries, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Jayco, Corp. (Jayco) for approximately $576 million in cash. This transaction represents a unique and significant opportunity to enhance the growth of Thor and advance the Company's strategic focus on growing its recreational vehicl ... Continue reading
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Buh Bye Ed Welburn GM VP Global Design +VIDEO
WARREN, Mich. July 1, 2016; Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design, retired today July 1, 2016 following a 44-year career with the company. Welburn, 65, has been celebrated inside and outside the industry for his extraordinary achievements. He has led GM Design since 2003, and globally since 2005, t ... Continue reading
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Ally and TIME Celebrate the 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year: Kitty Van Bortel of New York
EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 1, 2016 -- Ally Financial and TIME held a celebration event on June 30th to honor the 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year winner, Mary Catherine "Kitty" Van Bortel. The event was held at the Van Bortel Ford dealership in East Rochester, New York and attended by business leaders from TIME, Ally, the ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,652 in June 2016. N ... Continue reading
June 2016 FCA (Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Fiat, Chrysler) U.S. Auto Sales - Best June Sales Since 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2016 -- Jeep® brand sales up 17 percent; best June sales ever Four Jeep brand vehicles record their best June sales ever Ram Truck brand sales up 14 percent; best June sales in a decade Dodge brand sales up 3 percent for best June sales in two years FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales o ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Companyâs first-half total U.S. sales grew 5 percent with 1,353,048 vehicles sold â its best first-half performance since 2006. June sales were up 6 percent, with 240,109 vehicles sold. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. The company sold ... Continue reading
Best of Auto Lab 8-10 AM (EDT) July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016, Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John HeiligSenior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel MODEL: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter Ecotec V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with SelectShift HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 112.8 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 198.3 x 78.9 x 71 ... Continue reading
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