Allison Transmission declares quarterly dividend
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2016 -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , the world's largest manufacturer of commercial-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company's common stock for the third quarter of 2016. Payment will be made ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 11, 2016 -- Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. (the "Company") (www.jackcooper.com) today reported financial results for the period ended June 30, 2016. The Company will hold a conference call on August 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET to discuss the results. The conference call will be available live via tele ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Euro-NCAP Requirements and Consumer Demand Will Drive Automotive Camera Market
BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2016 -- The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro-NCAP) has drafted its strategy to protect VRUs (Vulnerable Road Users) that amount to around half of all deaths and injuries on Europe's roads. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130207/NE56457LOGO-b The Strategy Analytics report, "Euro-NCAP ... Continue reading
Teamsters Voice Concern Over Issues Reported By LATAM Airlines Mechanics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters expressed solidarity with trade unions in the ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) LATAM network, which represents 23,000 LATAM Airlines workers in seven countries. The ITF LATAM network revealed this week that in a recent survey, 80 ... Continue reading
Bosch Rexroth and Daifuku Expected to Register Snowballing Profits During 2015-2020
HYDERABAD, India, August 11, 2016 -- Mordor Intelligence announces the publication of their research report on Global Automated Guided Vehicles Market. The report titled, Global Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2015 - 2020), discusses the current landscape and outlook of the said market ... Continue reading
Cargo Transporters Announces Rocky Mount Terminal
CLAREMONT, N.C., Aug. 11, 2016 -- Claremont based Cargo Transporters, Inc. has announced the start-up of operations at the company's new property in Rocky Mount, NC. Construction on the $6 million terminal facility began in March and is scheduled to be completed by end of year. The company will initially base 50 tru ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicles on the Way to Digital Transformation
BERLIN, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Experience the megatrends of the future: digitization and electric mobility - IAA Commercial Vehicles with New Mobility World logistics The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover (September 22 to 29, 2016), as an engine of innovation and new impulses, places a firm focus on the megatrends o ... Continue reading
Dodge Viper SRT Wins NAHC Collectible Vehicle Award
DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2016 -- The National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) has selected Fiat Chrysler's 2015 Dodge Viper SRT as its "Collectible Vehicle of the Future" for 2016. Members of the NAHC Board of Trustees annually choose the "Collectible Vehicle of the Future" from North American-built vehicles introduced ... Continue reading
Jetson UL-Certified V6 Hoverboard Launches Exclusively on Target.com
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2016 -- Jetson, the renowned personal, electric transportation innovator, is pleased to announce the release of its newest product, the UL-Certified V6 hoverboard, exclusively on Target.com. The V6 is one of the first of a new generation of hoverboards that conform to UL Standard 2722--a group of "ho ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE, ROBERT HIGHT HEADLINE SPECTACULAR NIGHT UNDER FIRE
JOHN FORCE, ROBERT HIGHT HEADLINE SPECTACULAR NIGHT UNDER FIRENORWALK, OH (August 11, 2016) --- On Saturday night, August 13th, history will be made at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. In addition to legendary NHRA 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force and 2009 NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight once a ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission Adopts Updated 12-Year Transportation Program
LANGHORNE, Pa., Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Transportation Commission today updated the 12-Year Transportation program. The new plan anticipates $61.9 billion being available over the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports and railroads. That compares with $6 ... Continue reading
Unifor-Ford Opening 2016 Contract Negotiations
The following statement is attributable to Steve Majer, vice president, Human Resources, Ford of Canada. TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Today we start the formal negotiations process with Unifor. We have a long history of working collaboratively with our union partners and we look forward to negotiating a globally comp ... Continue reading
Used Commercial Truck Market Stability Soldiers On
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2016 -- An August report from NADA Used Car Guide notes the used commercial truck market has generally been stable the past three months. So far in 2016, auction prices have decreased less than 3 percent per month compared to nearly 5 percent per month in the second half of 2015. Watch the video ... Continue reading
LONDON—Technavio analysts forecast the global diesel engine market to grow at a CAGR of close to 9% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global diesel engine market for 2016-2020. The report segments the market into tw ... Continue reading
Used Vehicle Depreciation Rate Continues to Climb
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2016 -- Wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years in age fell by 2.3 percent in July compared to June. According to the August edition of NADA Used Car Guide's Guidelines report, July's decline ties June for the biggest loss recorded this year. Watch the video report. Jonathan Banks, executiv ... Continue reading
A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL RADIO PROGRAM
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Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for August, According to Autotrader
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2016 -- August marks the final days of summer with consumers getting back to routine. It's also a busy month for retailers and deal hunters alike. To help shoppers navigate the various certified pre-owned (CPO) deals, the editors at Autotrader have rounded-up their top picks for the month. "We encoura ... Continue reading
Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Vehicle in Quebec +VIDEO
Since February, 2015, Hyundai has delivered its Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in BC, Ontario, and Quebec Tucson Fuel Cell is a zero-emissions vehicle that uses hydrogen gas stored in tanks with oxygen from the atmosphere to generate power for its electric motor TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Ca ... Continue reading
Gen-Xers Choosing 365-Horsepower Ford Explorer Sport
The front end of the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package features a Magnetic Gray grille and nameplate badging across the hood. Preproduction model shown; available summer 2016. DEARBORN, Mich.—Professional Gen-Xers don’t always drive SUVs, but when they do they drive Ford Explorer Sport, according to a ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.—A new slide-based report from Navigant Research examines the U.S. market for electric vehicle (EV) charging services, with a focus on technology and policy trends, customer adoption, utility deployments, and the vendor landscape, including cost curve projections and adoption forecasts, through 2025. Du ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results
WUHAN, China, Aug. 11, 2016 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company") , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. Second Quarter 2016 Highlights Net sales were $101.0 mil ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that it has been selected as a supplier to provide natural gas upgrades to facilities in Cummins Inc.’s Distribution Business Unit across North America. This will allow Clean Energy to assist Cummins with their continued support for natural gas vehicle implem ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Low Emission Vehicle Market : Analysis of Growth, Trends Progress and Challenges (2015-2020)" report to their offering. The Low Emission Vehicle Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.79% by the year 2020. With the recent adverse events happeni ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Presents Results for the Second Quarter 2016
AZOUR, Israel, Aug. 11, 2016 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Highlights of the Second Quarter Strong net subscribers adds in the quarter amounting to 27 thousand, reaching 1,012,000 subscribers; Revenue of $49.3 million ... Continue reading
Lift Truck Market 2021 Outlook for Global and Chinese Regions
PUNE, India, August 11, 2016 -- Global Lift Truck Industry Report 2016 market research provides industry overview and analysis with 2021 Lift Truck market forecasts as well as company profile, product picture and specification with capacity production, price, cost, production value and more for major manufacturers. Com ... Continue reading
Military Aerostats Market Report 2016-2026
LONDON, August 11, 2016 -- Including Forecast by Product Type (Tethered, Airship). Contracts & Analysis of High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems (PGSS), Persistent Threat Detection Systems (PTDS), Tethered Aerostat Radar Systems (TARS), Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), P ... Continue reading
NASA to Host Media Briefing on Launch of Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In less than a month, NASA will launch the first U.S. spacecraft destined to rendezvous with, study and return a sample of an asteroid. Ahead of this mission, which will yield the largest sample returned from space since the Apollo era, the agency will host a media ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, California, August 11, 2016 -- Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic) and Yahsat today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new ways to offer a broadband connectivity solution serving several mobility markets in the Middle East within the next three to five years. In addition, wh ... Continue reading
PPAP Automotive Limited Q1FY17 PAT up by 20% at Rs. 3.57 Crore
NOIDA, India, August 11, 2016 -- Result Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2016 (Q1FY17): - Total Income of Rs. 80.99 Crore - Net Profit of Rs. 3.57 Crore; y-o-y Growth of 20% - EPS for Q1FY17 Stood at Rs. 2.55, as Compared to Rs. 2.12 for Q1FY16 PPAP Automotive Limited (PPA ... Continue reading
Technical Roundup on Consumer Goods Stocks -- Tata Motors, Honda Motor, Visteon, and Ferrari
NEW YORK, August 11, 2016 -- Today's stocks in focus belong to the Consumer Goods space, which includes companies engaged in food production, packaged goods, clothing, beverages, automobiles, and electronics. Challenges that continue to confront the overall sector include current economic conditions, changing brand loy ... Continue reading
Urban Science: U.S. Auto Retail Network Achieves Stability For Seventh Consecutive Period
DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2016 -- Number of U.S. dealerships and franchises remains stable States with largest increase in dealership counts: New York, Florida, Texas and New Jersey Ability of average dealership throughput to exceed 2015 in question based on forecasts Urban Science released statistics and insights today from i ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Four Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Much improved - No longer just a car for people who hate cars DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There’s “all-new” and then there’s really all new. The fourth-generation 2016 Toyota Prius Liftback is the most-changed in the car’s history, and meant to attract people who previously wouldn’t have considere ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.—Immortalized in numerous songs about summertime and freedom, car radios have long been an integral part of driving. In fact, 93 percent of Americans listen to radio weekly, more than TV or smartphones, according to Nielsen’s Audio Today: Radio 2016 report. That’s why Ford remains committed to boos ... Continue reading
Seeking the Finer Things in Life: 2017 Mazda6 Makes Global Debut +VIDEO
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario - August 10, 2016: Mazda Canada introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and efficiency. Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most engaging vehicles in its segment, Ma ... Continue reading
The Great American Trucking Show returns with new events and experiences to make trucking better
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. and DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2016 -- After seeing unprecedented success in 2015, The Great American Trucking Show, Randall-Reilly's award-winning trade show, is returning to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX with a host of new experiences. "This year we really wanted to make sure that t ... Continue reading
Elevated Performance and Desirability for 2017 Range Rover
MAHWAH, NJ August 10, 2016: Land Rover has reinforced its positioning of Range Rover as the world’s finest all-terrain SUV with the introduction of advanced driving technologies and an all-new model from Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) – the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic. Since it redefined the luxury SUV se ... Continue reading
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