BENIK ADDS IRON ROCK MOTORSPORTS AS NEW TEXAS DEALER
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DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Test Equipment Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV, & HCV), Product Type, Application Type (Handheld Scan tool, Mobile Based scan tool, & PC/Laptop Based Scan Tool), & by Geography - Global Trends and Forecast to 2021" report to their of ... Continue reading
Louisville: Top City for Truck Drivers
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Permatex Black Polyurethane Adhesive Formulated for use in Automotive and Home Repair Applications Dear Editor: We are sending you this press release on behalf of Permatex, a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products for the heavy-duty, commercial, and indus ... Continue reading
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New York City MTA Adds 70 Wheelchair-Accessible MV-1 Vehicles to Paratransit Fleet
NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mobility Ventures LLC and the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced today that 70 wheelchair-accessible MV-1 vehicles will be added to MTA's paratransit fleet, Access-A-Ride, in an effort to increase public transportation accessibility in ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore.
Attention Media: Below is a press release and an event fact sheet for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Les Schwab Tires Challenge event at Woodburn Dragstrip this weekend, July 15-17. The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information on the event and the series. Please contact Eric Lot ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Named a "Great Supply Chain Partner" by SupplyChainBrain
READING, Pa., July 12, 2016 -- Penske Logistics has again earned recognition on SupplyChainBrain's list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners, as nominated by supply chain professionals. "Each year, our list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners features a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providi ... Continue reading
LONDON—Technavio’s latest report on the global automotive surround view systems market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to i ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, July 12, 2016 -- As many as 275,000 Houstonians are driving vehicles with dangerously defective airbag inflators that could blast shrapnel into the passenger compartment upon impact. While the risk for serious injury or death is particularly acute in Houston due to high temperatures and humidity that exacerba ... Continue reading
Autonomous Cars Will See Automotive Insurers Fight for a Bigger Share of a Shrinking Market
LONDON, July 12, 2016 -- While the advent of autonomous driving threatens to negatively impact the automotive insurance market, it can innovate. Autonomous technologies present opportunities for new insurance services, particularly in relation to Usage Based Insurance (UBI), says ABI Research. A number of vendors alre ... Continue reading
BRP and Raven Motorsports to support Fort McMurray community
FORT MCMURRAY, AB, July 12, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - BRP (TSX: DOO), in solidarity with its Fort McMurray dealer Raven Motorsports, provided a $20,000 donation to the Wood Buffalo Community Food Bank that is struggling to answer the demand as families and individuals return to their devastated communities. BRP's donation su ... Continue reading
Canada's Largest Car Rental Company Expanding Network in Toronto Area
New branch offices downtown and in Mississauga TORONTO, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Enterprise Holdings, Canada's largest car rental company, is expanding its integrated transportation network with a new location near Union Station in downtown Toronto, and another office near Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga. In add ... Continue reading
DENSO Spark Plugs Power 7 NHRA Drivers to Victory near Chicago
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 12, 2016 -- A record number of drivers riding on DENSO spark plugs raced to victory in their classes at the recent K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals outside Chicago. Seven drivers relying on DENSO spark plugs repeatedly bested the competition over the July 7-10 weekend to reach the Winner's ... Continue reading
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market Worth 63.66 Billion USD by 2022
PUNE, India, July 12, 2016 -- According to new market research report "Intelligent Transportation System Market by Roadway (Hardware, Software, & Services), Aviation Tool (Kiosk, Multi-User Flight Information Display, and Smart Gate System), Railway, Maritime, Protocol, Application, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2 ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Newport Beach -- First To 1 Million Likes On Facebook
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 12, 2016 -- For the first time in history, a Lamborghini dealership has reached over one million likes on Facebook. It is also quite possible that Lamborghini Newport Beach could be the first car dealership in general to reach this milestone. Lamborghini Newport Beach recognized the value of ... Continue reading
Moon Express Announces New Home at Historic Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complexes 17 & 18
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 12, 2016 -- Moon Express, Inc. (MoonEx) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force 45th Wing to license the historic Space Launch Complexes 17 and 18 at Cape Canaveral for its lunar lander development and flight test operations. The announcement was made by comp ... Continue reading
Russia Commercial Vehicles Market to Surpass $ 6 billion by 2021: TechSci Research Report
NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 -- Increasing Construction and Infrastructure Activities Coupled With Growing Logistics Industry and Growth in the Bus Segment to Drive Commercial Vehicles Market in Russia During 2016-2021. According to TechSci Research report, "Russia Commercial Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type, Competition Fo ... Continue reading
Statement from the National Safety Council on Pokémon Go Safety Concerns
ITASCA, Ill., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council urges pedestrians to exercise caution while playing the Pokémon Go augmented reality game, and the Council implores drivers to refrain from playing the game behind the wheel. Distraction is a well-documented threat to safety, both on f ... Continue reading
The Holiday Inn® Brand And Roadtrippers Seek America's Most Epic Road Trip
ATLANTA, July 12, 2016 -- Since the inception of cars and the national system of highways, travelers from coast to coast have spent summers hitting the road to explore America and build memories with friends, loved ones and the people they meet along the way. While technology has changed the way travelers plan and take ... Continue reading
2016 Kia K900 V6 Luxury Sedan Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
2016 Kia K900 First Class Luxury By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_6721) Many, many miles have been driven down the highway since Kia arrived bringing its vehicles to the roads of the U.S. more than two decades ago. In June of this year J.D. Power recognized the brand as the high ... Continue reading
ON THE ROAD: Denny’s Responds to Consumer Demand for Real Food
MCLEAN, Va. July 12, 2016; USA Today reports that Denny’s, home of the $4 all-you-can-eat pancakes, has changed how it’s making its signature menu item by adding real ingredients to the mix. “Denny's hopes customers will flip for its new flapjacks, becoming the latest chain to embrace customer demand for bette ... Continue reading
Airstream To Launch Airstream Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, July 12, 2016 -- Airstream, the most recognized RV manufacturer in North America, announced today its partnership with Phoenix American Warranty Company, Inc. (Phoenix American), to launch a new Certified Pre-Owned service contract program to its dealers. "With a 67-point inspection requirement, t ... Continue reading
NACS: Consumer Optimism Rises as Gas Prices Drop
EDITORS NOTE: Can you imagine how optimistic American's will be when American Made E-85 at $1.60 a gallon replaces gasoline, imagine what that will do for our economy...I can't wait! NACS consumer survey reports highest level of consumer optimism since March. ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 12, 2016; Consumer optimism increased t ... Continue reading
IAC's New Czech Republic Plant Begins Production of Lightweight Acoustical Solutions
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, July 12, 2016 -- Leading automotive interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) announced today its new Prestice 2 production facility in Prestice, Czech Republic, is fully operational and has started producing its unique, lightweight injection molded inner dash insulation for su ... Continue reading
NASA Television to Air International Space Station Cargo Ship Launch, Docking
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA Television will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft delivering three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station beginning at 5:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 16. Launch of the unpiloted Russian Progr ... Continue reading
UNFI Drivers in Hudson Valley Join Teamsters Union
MONTGOMERY, N.Y., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Drivers at America's largest organic and natural food supplier United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) [NASDAQ: UNFI] have voted to join Teamsters Local 445, the union announced yesterday. The 100 drivers distribute food from the company's Montgomery, N.Y. facility t ... Continue reading
Wounded Warrior Project Meet and Greet
SAN ANTONIO, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Veterans do not always make it to networking events, particularly when child care is a factor. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently teamed up with Family Endeavors to alleviate that problem during a family get-together. Warriors and their families participated i ... Continue reading
LMC Automotive Cuts Forecast for US Auto Sales
Revision projects first contraction in light vehicles sales since 2009 recession, but overall volume level remains strong. July 2016 LMC Automotive has revised the forecast for auto sales in the US for the entire forecast horizon (2016-2023) based on the recent plateauing of year-on-year sales growth, combined with gro ... Continue reading
Aviall awarded expanded distribution agreement of Esterline parts
DALLAS, July 12, 2016 -- Aviall, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has entered into an expanded agreement with Esterline Corporation to market and distribute their Korry, Mason and Janco product lines. Esterline, headquartered in Bellevue, WA, is a leading specialty manufacturer serving the global aer ... Continue reading
Raytheon introduces online classes to prepare US residents for extreme weather
AURORA, Colo., July 12, 2016 -- Raytheon has launched a suite of weather preparedness training modules to help teach the general public and school-aged children how to keep themselves safe before, during and after significant weather events. The modules, which were developed by Raytheon as part of the National Oceanic ... Continue reading
BOSTON—XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the company received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the first California Heavy Duty Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) vehicle eligibility allowing significant discoun ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels and Future Goals of The Vehicle Technologies Offices
NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 -- There are many benefits for using alternative fuels. Besides helping with obvious environmental concerns associated with fossil fuels, alternative fuels also bring an economic edge to the table. In macroeconomic terms, alternative fuels increase the number of options available to drivers, by ... Continue reading
Avis Transforms Car Rental To Give Travelers Complete Control Of Their Experience Via Smartphone
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 12, 2016 -- Beginning today, Avis Car Rental is re-engineering the entire process of renting a car. Through the new Avis Now features of its mobile app, Avis is allowing customers to control every detail of their rental. In the process, Avis is introducing a significant innovation in car rental. ... Continue reading
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 12, 2016 -- Germania, based in Berlin and one of Germany's longest-established airlines, has selected Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines to power its fleet of up to 40 A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company. "Selecting the Pratt & Whitn ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results on July 26
PEORIA, Ill., July 12, 2016 -- Caterpillar Inc. will release second-quarter 2016 financial results at 6:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 26. The release will be available at caterpillar.com/earnings and the full text of the news release will also be available on PR Newswire at about 6:30 a.m. CDT. The news release will be ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Results Conference Call
BETHESDA, Md., July 12, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin will webcast live its second quarter 2016 earnings results conference call on Tuesday, July 19, at 11 a.m. EDT. Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Bruce Tanner, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Jerry Kircher, vice pr ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Receives $99 Million in New Sniper ATP Orders Under ID/IQ
ORLANDO, Fla., July 12, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin has received $99 million in delivery orders for Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), spares and upgrades under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) foreign military sales contract. The delivery orders support customers in Belgium, Norway, Pakistan, Poland ... Continue reading
AerCap Adds 10 Additional Pratt & Whitney Powered A320neo Aircraft to Fleet
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 12, 2016 -- AerCap has chosen the Pratt & Whitney PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ engine to power an additional 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The order, originally announced as options, brings AerCap's PW1100G-JM engine powered fleet to 100 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp ... Continue reading
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 12, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Advanced Powders & Coatings (AP&C), a subsidiary of Swedish firm Arcam AB, has decided to expand its operations and build a second plant in Greater Montréal. The company, which specializes in the manufacturing of metal powders for industrial sectors such as ae ... Continue reading
Automotive Control Panel Market Worth 110.18 Billion USD by 2021
PUNE, India, July 12, 2016 -- The report "Automotive Control Panel Market by Components, Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, LCV & HCV), and by Region (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe & Row) - Global Forecast to 2021", the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.10%, from USD 74.65 Billion in 2016 to USD 110.18 Bill ... Continue reading
Boeing, Qatar Airways Launch New 777 Performance Improvement Package
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 12, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow the launch of a new Performance Improvement Package. Qatar Airways is the first customer in the world to take advantage of the new modification offering, a reflection of its fo ... Continue reading
Cooper Standard Names Christopher E. Couch Vice President, Innovation and Product Groups
NOVI, Mich., July 12, 2016 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. today announced the appointment of Christopher E. Couch to the newly created position of vice president, innovation and product groups effective July 11. Couch will report to Keith Stephenson, executive vice president and chief operating officer. With more tha ... Continue reading
Craig Scanlon Named Chief Marketing Officer of Polaris
MINNEAPOLIS—Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that Craig Scanlon, Vice President of Slingshot and Chief Retail Officer (CRO) of the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) division, has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Polaris. Scanlon will report to Scott W. Wine, CEO and Chairman of Polaris. “We are thrilled to h ... Continue reading
Diesel Piston Cooling Technology Breakthrough from Federal-Mogul Powertrain
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Diesel Piston Cooling Technology Breakthrough from Federal-Mogul Powertrain Date(s): 12-Jul-2016 8:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here -------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Elio Motors to Webcast, Live, at VirtualInvestorConferences.com July 14
Company invites individual and institutional investors as well as advisors to attend interactive real-time virtual VirtualInvestorConferences.com PHOENIX, July 12, 2016 -- Elio Motors (OTCQX: ELIO), based in Phoenix, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mp ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Mass., July 12, 2016 -- Endeavor Robotics, the leading U.S.-based ground robotics company focused on the defense, public safety, and industrial markets, and Persistent Systems, LLC, the leader in Mobile Ad hoc Network Technology (MANET) and developers of the Wave Relay® system, today announced an agreement t ... Continue reading
Family first: Keith Haney to skip PDRA race in Maryland
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Family first: Keith Haney to skip PDRA race in Maryland ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TULSA, Okla. (July 12) -- There are few things in life Keith Haney enjoys more than racing his "Notori ... Continue reading
DUBAI, UAE, July 12, 2016 -- DAMAC Properties today announced the launch of 'The Beach at Navitas Hotel & Residences,' an inspiring new collection of golf and beach-style living apartments set within the award-winning AKOYA Oxygen master development in Dubai. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160712/ ... Continue reading
Grandparents Spend Over £1,000* Extra Looking After Grandchildren in the Summer Break
LONDON, July 12, 2016 -- Europcar research reveals that grandparents go the extra mile to keep grandchildren entertained during the summer holidays http://www.europcar.co.uk During the summer holidays, the average grandparent looks after two of their grandchildren for a total of 11 days, reveals new research** commis ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings To Hold Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Webcast
ESTERO, Fla., July 12, 2016 -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. will host a live webcast discussion of its 2016 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern. This webcast can be accessed through a link on the Investor Relations section of the Hertz website, IR.Hertz.com, and wil ... Continue reading
How Far Can EVs Drive Lithium Prices?
LONDON—Tesla will soon finish its gigafactory, where it will produce the batteries needed for the 500,000 electric vehicles that it plans on building in 2018. By 2020, Tesla plans on expanding its EV production line to as many as one million cars per year. To build enough batteries for that many EVs, Tesla will swall ... Continue reading
Hunter Ultrasonics introduces a better way to clean diesel engine filters
3 Reasons Why Current Government Regulations Miss the Mark on Reducing Carbon Emissions TORONTO, July 12, 2016 -- Regulations, ranging from the 2015 Paris Agreement's wide ranging guidelines to mandates on nonroad vehicles, have all aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But as Ken Hunter, Founder and CEO of Hunte ... Continue reading
K40 Electronics Guarantees Laser Defuser Optix Will Prevent Police Laser Gun Speeding Tickets
ELGIN, Ill., July 12, 2016 -- K40 Electronics, (http://www.k40.com) the premier manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance automotive radar/laser protection systems, announced today the addition of the K40 Laser Defuser Optix™ to its police laser gun jammer product line. The Next Evolution in Laser Jamming Since ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 -- On Monday, July 11, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,988.64, up 0.64%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.44% higher, to finish at 18,226.93; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,137.16, up 0.34%. The gains were broad based as all the sectors ended the session in positiv ... Continue reading
Motorsport.com Announces Acquisition of World’s Largest Online Ferrari Community - FerrariChat.com
The world’s most-read motorsports digital media company, Motorsport.com, today announced the acquisition of digital assets to the largest online Ferrari community in the world, FerrariChat.com. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail MIAMI—The world’s most-read motorsports digital media company, ... Continue reading
Silvercar Announces Troy Aikman as Company Spokesperson
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2016 -- Silvercar, the next generation car rental and shared mobility company, today announced that Hall of Fame Quarterback and current Fox Sports announcer Troy Aikman will be a spokesperson for the company. Aikman will be part of a larger marketing campaign for the company, including Silverc ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2016 -- TiaLinx, Inc., a technology leader and developer of multi-sensor breathing detectors, announced the launch of the Eagle5-NCL™, a versatile breathing detection sensor of motionless individuals with remote connectivity and networking capabilities. The light advanced sensor is designed t ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Follow-On Order from RAPAC to Support New Demand in Israel
LONGMONT, Colo.—UQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT:UQM) today announced the receipt of a new order from RAPAC for PowerPhase HD® 950T electric drive systems to be installed in Humvee military vehicles in Israel. RAPAC CEO Ron Oren commented on the ongoing strategic partnership with UQM, “The RAPAC vehicle application ... Continue reading
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 12, 2016 -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. , has been selected by Copa Airlines to provide landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for its fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 (737NG) aircraft. As one of the largest suppliers of integrated l ... Continue reading
Get Your Dangerous Takata Airbags Fixed NOW!
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., July 7, 2016 -- George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers urges vehicle owners and lessees with defective Takata airbags to seek a remedy as soon as possible. South Carolina drivers can check their vehicles' Takata airbag recall status online via the NHTSA website using their Vehicle Identification Numb ... Continue reading
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles Hazard: The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury haz ... Continue reading
AAA: Not All Gasoline Created Equal
https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/519775/vcsPRAsset_519775_105650_6cedf1fd-d3b9-46aa-8c17-74c4c796a240_0.jpg AAA: Not All Gasoline Created Equal Tests show quality gasoline keeps engines 19 times cleaner New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the Uni ... Continue reading
Alaska Airlines flight to Havana, Cuba approved
SEATTLE, July 7, 2016 -- The Department of Transportation announced today that it tentatively approved Alaska's application for daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. Alaska was the only carrier to propose daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to Havana. "We applaud the DOT for making a fair and ... Continue reading
FIFE, Wash., July 7, 2016 -- American Fast Freight, Inc. ("AFF"), the largest U.S. domestic ocean freight forwarder specializing in less-than-container-load freight shipments, today announced that it had acquired Global Transportation Services, Inc. ("GTS" or the "Company"). AFF is currently owned by The Resolute Fun ... Continue reading
AURORA, Colo., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Louie Key, National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, released the following statement: "On behalf of the over 3,000 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines aircraft maintenance technicians, AMFA applauds House Transportation & Infrastructure ... Continue reading
ATA Pleased by FMCSA's Proposed Crash Preventability Determination Project
ARLINGTON, Va., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations expressed their gratitude that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would be launching a pilot program to allow carriers to have non-preventable crashes stricken from their record. "Since FMCSA began using crash hi ... Continue reading
AutoCanada Inc. Announces Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Q2, 2016 Financial Results
EDMONTON, July 7, 2016 /CNW/ - AutoCanada Inc. ("AutoCanada" or the "Company") (TSX:ACQ) will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 on Thursday, August 4, 2016 after market close. The Company will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:00a ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The major environmental, economic and efficiency goals sought in California's proposed sustainable freight plan will be attainable only with expanded use of advanced clean diesel technology, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. These points and others were outli ... Continue reading
GEICO's zero tolerance for fraud leads to filing RICO lawsuit in Florida
LAKELAND, Fla.—To prove its point that GEICO has a zero tolerance policy regarding insurance fraud, GEICO last month filed a lawsuit in Florida aimed at five companies and six individuals suspected of submitting fraudulent glass repair bills. The company wants to recover damages under both the Florida Consumer Protec ... Continue reading
Hawaiian Airlines Reports June 2016 Traffic Statistics and Updates Expected Second Quarter Metrics
HONOLULU, July 7, 2016 -- Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. , has announced its system-wide traffic statistics for the month of June, second quarter and year to date. It also updated its expectations for certain second quarter financial metrics. SYSTEM-WIDE OPERATIONS1 JUNE 2016 201 ... Continue reading
JEGS.com racer Troy Coughlin Jr. enjoys a taste of Chicago before NHRA race
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MPG Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Results Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 7, 2016 -- Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. , a leading provider of highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and safety-critical applications for the global light, commercial and industrial vehicle markets, will hold its second quarter 2016 earnings results conference call at 8:00 a.m. ... Continue reading
NASA Highlights Space Station Research Benefits, Opportunities at San Diego Conference
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronauts, engineers and scientists will be joined by CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, retired astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, and other special guests, for a three-day, in-depth conversation about the International Space Station (ISS) as a catalyst for discovery during ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 13, to discuss the groundbreaking research and cargo aboard the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station. Researchers will highlight space-based experiments to test th ... Continue reading
NASA to Host Media Events Marking Anniversary of First Mars Landing
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA is celebrating the first successful landing on Mars by a U.S. spacecraft – Viking 1 -- with a history discussion from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, and a Viking 40th anniversary symposium 8 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at NASA's Langley Research ... Continue reading
New 2014-16 Silverado, Sierra SLP Supercharger Systems Now Available for Order
New 2014-16 Silverado, Sierra SLP Supercharger Systems Now Available for Order Systems available for 5.3L and 6.2L applications, boosting power ratings up to 600HP PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICH. (June 30, 2016) — Calling all 2014-16 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra owners! SLP Supercharger Systems for 5.3L and 6.2L ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction®, will auction the renowned Tammy Allen Collection during its 9th Annual Las Vegas Auction from Oct. 13-15, 2016, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. More than 80 vehicles from the collection of prominent collector and automotive enth ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 7, 2016 -- When the Wood Brothers' historic No. 21 Ford takes to the famous 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24 for the Crown Royal Presents "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard, it will have a decidedly different look and a very noble purpose. The look is the blue Qui ... Continue reading
2016 Honda Pilot Pricing and EPA Data
2016 Honda Pilot Pricing and EPA Data ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Expands Auto Glass Operations in Philadelphia
MINNEAPOLIS—ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national damaged vehicle repair company, announced the expansion of its auto glass operations today in the Philadelphia market through the acquisition of Four Sons Auto Glass. Today’s acquisition significantly expands ABRA’s auto glass service area into the central an ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, July 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, several of Space City's best-known institutions — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and ILC Dover — announced a partnership that brings the benefits of arts and science to pediatric ... Continue reading
Spirit AeroSystems launches new ad campaign for 2016
WICHITA, Kan., July 8, 2016 -- Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR] unveiled a new advertising campaign that positions the company as the place "Where Flight Begins." The new Where Flight Begins tagline is intended to reflect Spirit's position as an industry leader in aerospace engineering and its capabilities in high- ... Continue reading
Current State of Linux in Connected Cars: ATS Presents OTA Plus at Automotive Linux Summit in Tokyo
BERLIN and TOKYO, July 11, 2016 -- ATS Advanced Telematic Systems, a German automotive-focused software company specializing in open source and open standards based software solutions for the mobility industry, will present its OTA solution, OTA Plus, at the Automotive Linux Summit, 13 and 14 July, in Tokyo. OTA Plus i ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS, July 11, 2016 -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its second quarter 2016 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 28. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lawren ... Continue reading
MONTRÉAL, July 11, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Groupe Touchette inc. and Dealer Tire Canada ULC, today announced that they have entered into an agreement in which Groupe Touchette will purchase the assets of Dealer Tire Canada and assume the Dealer Tire model, offering dedicated merchandising, marketing, and tire distribution ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, July 11, 2016 -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (OTC Pink: HEROQ) announced today that its subsidiary, Hercules International Drilling Ltd., entered into an agreement to sell the Hercules 267 to an undisclosed buyer for $3.16 million. The sale is expected to close imminently, subject to the satisfaction of customary ... Continue reading
Introducing PROKĀS® TRUNK LUGGAGE: COMFORT and MOBILITY Reconfigured
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2016 -- Inspired by the classic trunk luggage and infused with modern technology and hardware, the brand PROKĀS® encompasses over 30 years of design, functionality, and innovation. Unlike a regular suitcase, this PROKĀS® trunk luggage is designed to meld the crucial elements and to achieve the ... Continue reading
PACCAR Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.—PACCAR’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-four cents ($.24) per share payable September 2, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2016. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-qua ... Continue reading
Hundreds Of Motorcycles At Beaulieu’s Simply Bikes
LONDON - July 12, 2016: Visitors enjoyed the start-ups of the National Motor Museum’s 1961 Honda RC162 outside the entrance to the museum. Once ridden to victory in the 1961 Isle of Man TT by legendary racer Mike Hailwood, this historic machine roared into life for Simply Bike visitors in the hands of workshop engine ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Demonstrates All-Terrain Self-Driving Research +VIDEO
Jaguar Land Rover’s vision is to offer autonomous driving on any terrain World-first demonstration of an ‘Off-Road Connected Convoy’ using car-to-car communication to aid progress and enhance the driver experience Whitley, UK: Jaguar Land Rover has demonstrated a range of innovative research technologies that wou ... Continue reading
Renault Mégane Family Is Extended With The Arrival Of All-New Mégane Grand Coupe
LONDON - July 12, 2016: After the reveal of All-New Mégane in 2015 and All-New Mégane Sport Tourer in March 2016, All New Mégane Grand Coupé is the latest model in the Mégane family. The new four-door saloon is part of the renewal of the Renault range. ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel Pickup Introduction By Larry Nutson
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Duramax Diesel Gets The Job DoneM By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3868) Diesels are in the news of late. To say the least! On the good news side, Chevy just announced that the U.S. EPA has certified the new 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel for sale, ... Continue reading
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