C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars - Day 1
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Day One By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City, MI – August 2016 For the 51st consecutive year, auto industry executives, analysts, government officials, journalists and other stakeholders gather here in beautiful northern Michigan dur ... Continue reading
2016 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE OF AMERICA AT ST. JOHN’S WINNERS
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Lockheed Martin's Mighty Mini-Missile Successfully Completes Second Flight Test
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin's Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor was successfully launched in an engineering demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The demonstration on Friday, July 29, was part of the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Research Development and ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Orbis Sibro, Inc. (ORBIS) announced it has recently been awarded a new multi million-dollar task order contract for Information Systems Support Services to support Naval Sea Logistics Center (NAVSEALOGCEN), Mechanicsburg, PA. NAVSEALOGCEN is an Echelon V Field Activit ... Continue reading
LONDON, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) automotive applications will redefine the driving and ownership experience, turning it into a safer, seamless, and intuitive activity, finds ABI Research. Specifically, AR Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) will allow advanced autonomous operation by "painti ... Continue reading
Kia Motors US Sales - July 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Following the best first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever July sales of 59,969 units, up 6.5 percent over the same period last year. The brand's sixth monthly sales record in seven months included: The highest July sales totals for th ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S Sales - July 2016
BMW Group U.S Sales - July 2016, WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.4 percent in July for a total of 25,777 compared to 26,970 vehicles sold in July, 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 8.4 percent in the U.S. on sales of 179,213 compared to 195,593 sold in the first sev ... Continue reading
MV-1s Headed to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Mobility Ventures, designer and manufacturer of the purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible MV-1, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has purchased five MV-1 vehicles for use at medical centers in Colorado, Florida and Tennessee. The purchase was made through M ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bahrain Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. The country's tire market was dominated by the passenger car tire segment, owing to huge and expanding passenger car fleet size. As per the data published by the Organisation In ... Continue reading
Iteris Adds New Harvest Capabilities to Digital Farming Platform
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced the addition of new harvest timing and storage analytics capabilities to its digital farming mobile app, ClearAg® Mobile. Agribusinesses and growers alike can quickly implement the new tools ... Continue reading
Polaris Introduces More Innovation with 2017 Off-Road Products
MINNEAPOLIS—Polaris Industries Inc. , the worldwide leader in off-road vehicles, is announcing 11 new models, several product enhancements, and a new, ground-breaking technology that will revolutionize the off-road riding experience. The 2017 news stems from Polaris’ relentless pursuit of innovation, and its commit ... Continue reading
MEDIA INFORMATION 2 August, 2016 Kit Harington takes the New INFINITI Q60 for an empowered drive in his debut brand film, Tyger * Kit Harington, Emmy-nominated actor stars in new INFINITI Q60 film * One-minute short film showcases INFINITI and Harington's shared ability to deliver an exhilarating performance INFINITI m ... Continue reading
Risi Competizione Seeks Repeat Success at Road America
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RISI COMPETIZIONE SEEKS REPEAT SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTLM No. 62: Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Toni Vilander (FIN) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
Runzheimer Releases 10th Annual Mobility Benchmark Report
WATERFORD, Wis., August 2, 2016 -- Runzheimer, a business vehicle, relocation information, and expense management services provider, recently released its 10th Annual Mobility Benchmark Report, which delves into how companies manage the policies, processes and programs involved in business vehicle, travel and expense, ... Continue reading
The Rink At The River To Debut Holiday Ice Skating In Rancho Mirage
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- The desert will be a much more special destination this coming holiday season with an unexpected and new activity for everyone- outdoor ice skating at The River at Rancho Mirage. The Rink at The River promises to bring the excitement and fun of New York City's Rockefeller Center ... Continue reading
The Zebra Reveals the Truth Behind Auto Insurance Rate Hikes in Comprehensive Study
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2, 2016 -- The Zebra, the nation's most comprehensive car insurance comparison marketplace, today distributed the findings of its first annual State of Auto Insurance Study, which provides an unbiased look at the key rating factors and drivers of change throughout the auto insurance industry, notabl ... Continue reading
U-Haul Opens First Store in Medicine Hat, Will Offer Heated Self-Storage
MEDICINE HAT, Alberta, Aug. 2, 2016 -- U-Haul is proud to announce it recently opened its first company-owned and -operated store in Medicine Hat at 1901 Highway Ave. SE. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Medicine Hat has been offering truck and trailer rentals, moving supplies, U-Box portable moving and self-storage contain ... Continue reading
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CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Record July - monthly sales increase 3.1 percent over July 2015 56 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best July ever for Legacy and Outback 29 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 36 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, In ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz US Sales - July 2016
ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record July sales of 28,523 vehicles, increasing 3.6% from the 27,526 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever July sales with 3,272 units, and smart reported 493 units, up 11.8%, bringing MBUSA grand tota ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported July 2016 sales of 7,890, up slightly from July of last year. Mitsubishi's family of CUVs, the Outlander Sport and Outlander, led the way with total sales of 5,497, up 10 percent over July 2015. For more information on Mitsubis ... Continue reading
Dana's Spicer® Rui Ma™ Drivetrain Solution Receives 2016 Shanghai Social Responsibility Award
SHANGHAI, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Dana Incorporated's Spicer® Rui Ma™ brand of drivetrain solutions has received the 2016 Shanghai CSR Excellence Award, which was presented today during the CSR and Innovation 2016 Shanghai Summit. The honor recognizes outstanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) and successes in green ... Continue reading
Flight Management Systems Market Worth 3.13 Billion USD by 2021
PUNE, India, August 2, 2016 -- The report "Flight Management Systems Market by Hardware (Control Display Unit, Visual Display Unit, Flight Management Computer), Aircraft Type (NBA, WBA, VLA, RTA), Fit (Line Fit, Retrofit) and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to r ... Continue reading
Kuwait Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Kuwait Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" report to their offering. Kuwait tire market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 11% during 2016-2021, on account of expanding vehicle fleet size, rapid infrastructure developments and increasing urban ... Continue reading
Maine Office of Tourism and L.L.Bean Team Up to Showcase Maine as an Outdoor Adventure Mecca
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 2, 2016 -- As part of a creative approach to marketing the state of Maine, the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) recently partnered with global outdoor outfitter L.L.Bean, based on the synergy of the brands, to create an issue of the award-winning The Maine Thing Quarterly – an immersive, media-rich ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Creates New Web Application for Managing Traffic Signals
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Taking another step toward its goal of improved management of traffic signals, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has created a new web application with a pre-populated database that consolidates information about 8,700 traffic signals locate ... Continue reading
Switzerland Tire Market to Grow at 6% Until 2021: TechSci Research Report
NEW YORK, August 2, 2016 -- Expanding vehicle fleet coupled with anticipated increase in vehicle sales to boost tire sales in Switzerland through 2021 According to TechSci Research report, "Switzerland Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021", tire market in Switzerland is forecast to grow at a CAGR of more than 6 ... Continue reading
The smart Roadshow travels to San Diego this weekend
ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2016 -- The smart fortwo is rolling into San Diego this weekend to give city dwellers a few 'smart' options for their travels around the 905. At the Fashion Valley Shopping Center on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th from 10 a.m – 6 p.m., participants will be able to see firsthand how the s ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 75,003 for the month of July, up 5.6 percent over a year ago and the company's best July ever. "The strong performance of the Tucson and refreshed Santa Fe Sport and Santa Fe led us to our best July ever," said Derrick Hatami, vice p ... Continue reading
Toyota US Sales - July 2016 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif.—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2016 sales of 214,233 units, a decrease of 1.4 percent from July 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in July 2016 compared to July 2015, sales were down 1.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota divisio ... Continue reading
Axalta opens Europe, Middle East and Africa management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland
BASEL, Switzerland—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has opened its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Members of Axalta’s EMEA leadership team, who had been located in different offices, have all been in the new Swiss pr ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Receives DARPA Contract for Continued Classified Network Support Services
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 2, 2016 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently awarded a follow-on contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide classified network services, support and infrastructure. The contract has a total potential value of $149 million over a five-year period of performanc ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE TALKS SEATTLE, THE SWING AND HIS 2016 SEASON SO FAR
Heading into the final race of the 2016 NHRA Western Swing, the 29th annual ProtectTheHarvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals, John Force, driver of the PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car, answered a few questions about his chances of sweeping the swing for a second time and also how his season has tu ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va.—Audi reported that its July sales increased 4 percent to 18,364 vehicles, as the Q3, Q7 and A4 led the volume gains. Audi achieved its best July in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous July record was set in 2015 with sales of 17,654 vehicles. Year-to-date sales have risen 3.6 percent to 115,298 vehi ... Continue reading
Honda US Auto Sales - July 2016
Aug 2, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda sets new all-time record for total truck sales and a July record for total vehicle sales Honda Division truck sales reach an all-time monthly high with 68,518 sold, an increase of 12.2 percent Honda CR-V shatters all-time monthly record on sales of 36,017, a 13.3 percent in ... Continue reading
CommutAir Achieves Another Milestone for ERJ-145 Growth Platform
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Captain Timothy Bell and Zachary Davis, of CommutAir, have been appointed Aircrew Program Designees (APD) under the FAA Aircrew Designated Examiners (ADE) program. This highest FAA designation "Reposes special trust and confidence in the integrity, diligence and discretion of the Ai ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Over the years, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become an iconic brand name, woven into the fabric of our nation's communities and universally known for delivering an exceptional experience to car rental customers. Today, with the launch of a new brand positioning campaign, Enterprise is shifting i ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Vehicle Security System Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report to their offering. The Global Vehicle Security System Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 9.7% over the next decade to reach approximately $15.6 billion b ... Continue reading
CHICAGO—Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced a series of low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays optimized for protecting electronic equipment that may experience destructive electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP814x Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) integrate four or six channels of ... Continue reading
P1 ENGINES: SKUSA SUMMERNATIONALS REPORT
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PNL awarded $3.6 million in Army contracts
MONONA, Wis., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Phoenix Nuclear Labs (PNL) announced today that it has been awarded multiple contracts by the U.S. Army totaling $3.6 million. Under these contracts, PNL will build an advanced neutron radiography system to detect defective munitions and demonstrate the ability to use their neutron genera ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, August 2, 2016 -- Positive growth in the global automotive industry continues to drive the Auto Parts segment. In fact, the US automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% through next year. Stock-Callers.com reviews the following equities: Delphi Automotive PLC , American Axle & Manufacturing ... Continue reading
SMALL BUT MIGHTY LINEUP FOR TEAM KOENE USA AT ROTAX GRAND NATIONALS
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PUNE, India, August 2, 2016 -- Pinnacle Industries and VDL Groep of Netherlands announced the establishment of VDL Pinnacle Engineering India in Pune (India) today. This joint venture will provide specialized engineering services for the production automation industry worldwide, focusing primarily on Body in White (BIW ... Continue reading
Vector Space Systems Announces 21 Launch Agreement with Iceye
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Vector Space Systems, a micro satellite space launch company comprised of new-space industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and Sea Launch, today finalized an agreement with Finnish-based Iceye to conduct 21 launches for Iceye's commercial SAR (synthetic apertur ... Continue reading
Vector Space Systems Successfully Completes First Sub-Orbital Launch
MOJAVE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Vector Space Systems, a micro satellite space launch company comprised of new-space industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and Sea Launch, today announced the successful launch of its P-20 rocket, a sub-scale test vehicle for the Vector 1, in advance of orbi ... Continue reading
Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo At Monterey Car Week 2016
Monterey Car Week 2016: First joint appearance of Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo The curtain is raised for the ultimate duo! Bugatti is bringing two automobile highlights to this year’s Monterey Car Week in California: on Friday, August 19, 2016, the Chiron1, Bugatti’s new super sports car, is celebrating a ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 27,915 vehicles, representing an increase of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are 173,269 vehicles. Key July sales notes: Mazda CX-5 had its best-ever July with 10,831 vehicles sold. Thi ... Continue reading
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Nissan Group US Sales July 2016
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HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 2, 2016 -- AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. ("AAMCO"), franchisor of the world's largest branded chain of transmission specialists and an industry leader in total car care services, announced today 17 of its current franchise owners have signed new franchise agreements to expand their portfolios and acquir ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 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 $34,264 in July 2016. N ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Takes Cohda Off-Road
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 2, 2016 -- British brand Jaguar Land Rover has used Cohda Wireless connected vehicle systems in a pioneering research project to enable future autonomous cars to drive over any surface or terrain. Jaguar Land Rover's multi-million-pound Autonomous all-terrain driving research project envisages a self- ... Continue reading
A Night of Rip-roaring Fun: 2016 Shake The Lake International Music Festival
BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Stand by for a night of rip-roaring fun on Friday 16 September 2016. Under the bright moon of the Mid-autumn Festival, Yanqi Hotel, managed by Kempinski, will present a dinner-dance extravaganza, featuring pulsating boogie, swing and jazz music themed to the swinging Beijing of the 1930s era. T ... Continue reading
Cornwall: St Ives Most Expensive Seaside Resort in the UK
LONDON, August 2, 2016 -- St Ives is the most expensive seaside resort in the UK, according to a survey conducted by Cheaprooms.co.uk, which compared prices in 30 popular coastal destinations. The results were compiled based on the average price for the cheapest available double room in a hotel or guest house during th ... Continue reading
just-auto Announces New Premium Membership, just-auto plus
LONDON, August 2, 2016 -- Automotive industry portal just-auto has today announced the launch of a new premium membership named just-auto plus. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150304/732553 ) just-auto plus members will receive access to Databank, a new service with data and analysis on both the maj ... Continue reading
Sabre expands hotel choices with Expedia Affiliate Network, giving agents more options for travelers
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Travel consultants all over the world now have 63,000 more reasons to prefer the Sabre travel marketplace as their global distribution system (GDS) of choice, thanks to a participation agreement between Sabre Corporation and Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN). Because of the new integr ... Continue reading
Sabre's second quarter 2016 earnings release available on its Investor Relations website
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Sabre has posted its second quarter 2016 earnings release to its Investor Relations webpage at investors.sabre.com/results.cfm. The earnings release is also available on the Securities a ... Continue reading
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Ardmore Shipping Corporation ("Ardmore" or the "Company" or "we") today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Highlights Reported a net profit of $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, or $0.20 basic and diluted earnings per share, as comp ... Continue reading
Choice Hotels International Reports a 10% Increase In Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. today reported the following highlights for the second quarter 2016: Net income and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") for the three months ended June 30, 2016, totaled $38.8 million and $0.68 per share, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted dil ... Continue reading
Delta Reports Financial and Operating Performance for July 2016
ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for July 2016. Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of July declined 7.0% year over year, consistent with the company's expectations for the quarter. This result was driven by continued close-in domestic ... Continue reading
Derive Systems Appoints Two Tech Veterans To Its Executive Leadership Team
SANFORD, Fla., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Derive Systems, a leading automotive technology company, today announced two additions to the company's executive team. These executives bring strategy, marketing, and technology expertise to support Derive's vision of customizing and personalizing the driving experience. Nathan Shriver ... Continue reading
Disney Launches Destination: Disney Style
GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Disney today announced Destination: Disney Style, a new YouTube series taking viewers on a trip around the globe to explore the unique ways its characters and stories are interpreted through fashion. The five-part original series is hosted by YouTube influencers LaurDIY, Jaleesa Moses, ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.—Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has awarded its third round of energy research grants, which total $1.7 million, and sponsored 15 interns in the area of energy for 2015-16. Following a competitive grant selection process in 2015, the Bosch Energy Research Network (BERN) ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Hankook Tire participated in DAV's (Disabled American Veterans) 95th National Convention in Atlanta yesterday, demonstrating its continued partnership with DAV and commitment to supporting the veteran community. At the Convention, Hankook Tire Vice Chairman and CEO Seung Hwa Suh met wi ... Continue reading
Motorsport.com Acquires Motorsports Gaming Developer Interactive Project
Motorsport.com, a division of the Motorsport Network, today announced the company has acquired a majority interest in Interactive Project, a leading developer of motorsports-based gaming. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail MIAMI—Motorsport.com, a division of the Motorsport Network, today announc ... Continue reading
The smart Roadshow travels to San Diego this weekend
ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2016 -- The smart fortwo is rolling into San Diego this weekend to give city dwellers a few 'smart' options for their travels around the 905. At the Fashion Valley Shopping Center on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th from 10 a.m – 6 p.m., participants will be able to see firsthand how the s ... Continue reading
Xtime research reveals No. 1 customer concern for service appointments
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Recent Xtime data has revealed that transparent cost estimates are the most critical concern for today's automotive customers when setting service appointments. In a 2016 study of 668 respondents, more than 70 percent considered cost estimates "extremely important" or "very import ... Continue reading
New Credit Karma Report Shows 18 - 34 Year Olds Across the Country Crave Wheels
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2016 -- New findings from the 2016 Credit Karma Millennial Report, a study challenging many of the generalizations about millennial spending and saving habits, show that a vast majority of millennials (90 percent) across the country currently own a car or have a desire to own a car. What's more, ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company’s total truck sales, including pickups and vans, grew 5 percent in July versus a year ago with 87,104 sold. Overall company U.S. sales were down 3 percent, with 216,479 total vehicles sold. Fleet sales – sales to large companies, government customers and rental car companies – ... Continue reading
GM "Car of the Future" Reaches Milestone
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2016 -- In the late 1930s, General Motors Styling Section and Buick engineers created an extremely modern experimental car to illustrate coming advances in automotive design. The Buick project known internally as the "Y-Job" was announced as a "Car of the Future" in early 1940. Today, the Histor ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Financial Results For 2016 1Q
TOKYO, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2016. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2016 totaled JPY 174.6 billi ... Continue reading
Hottest Cars of 2016 on Autotrader.com are Actually Trucks
ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2016 -- The summer heat made the Autotrader editors wonder: What are the hottest cars on Autotrader.com so far this year? To find the answer, the car shopping site's data analytic gurus determined which 10 cars were most searched from January through June. The results are in, and the majority of the mo ... Continue reading
40 New Jobs as Unipart Pumps Fuel Rails to China
OXFORD, England, August 2, 2016 -- New seven-year contract will provide advanced components for Ford cars Unipart Manufacturing has secured a seven-year contract to supply engine components for Ford cars being produced in China. The contract will create 40 new jobs in Coventry. (Logo: http://photos.prnews ... Continue reading
Alaska Air Group Reports July 2016 Operational Results
SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Alaska Air Group Inc. today reported July and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Alaska), and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries, Inc. and third-party regional ca ... Continue reading
A Night of Rip-roaring Fun: 2016 Shake The Lake International Music Festival
BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Stand by for a night of rip-roaring fun on Friday 16 September 2016. Under the bright moon of the Mid-autumn Festival, Yanqi Hotel, managed by Kempinski, will present a dinner-dance extravaganza, featuring pulsating boogie, swing and jazz music themed to the swinging Beijing of the 1930s era. T ... Continue reading
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Automotive Air Filters Market Worth $8.62 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2016 -- The global automotive air filters market is expected to reach USD 8.62 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising disposable income coupled with the growth of global automobile industry and stringent emission norms is expected to drive the market gr ... Continue reading
Automotive Metal Stamping Market Worth $112.38 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2016 -- The global automotive metal stamping market is expected to reach USD 112.38 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The industry is anticipated to grow owing to the rising demand in automotive industry and low manufacturing cost. Increasing sheet metal ... Continue reading
BANGALORE, August 2, 2016 -- YoRide, a Bangalore based startup launched the perfect taxi fare comparison and booking app. The app helps users compare availability and fare across all taxi/cab-booking apps. YoRide hit 10,000 downloads mark within 100 days of launching in Android and iOS stores. The number of people bo ... Continue reading
Bitauto Announces Investor Consortium's Strategic Investment of US$550 Million in Yixin Capital
BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Bitauto Holdings Limited ("Bitauto" or the "Company"), a leading provider of internet content and marketing services for China's fast-growing automotive industry, today announced that an investor consortium comprised of Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK: 00700) ("Tencent"), a leading provider of ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Appoints Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to Board of Directors
CAMPBELL, Calif., August 2, 2016 -- ChargePoint, the world's largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network, today announced that Jennifer Granholm has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Granholm, who served two terms as governor of Michigan, is a law professor and clean ener ... Continue reading
Constellium Reports Strong Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Constellium N.V. (NYSE and Euronext: CSTM) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Highlights below are in comparison to the second quarter of 2015. Shipments of 387k metric tons in line with prior year Revenue of €1.2 billion, down 10% mainly due to lower metal p ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. today reported results for the second quarter of 2016. Second quarter revenues of $4.5 billion decreased 10 percent from the same quarter in 2015. Lower truck production in North America and weak global demand for off-highway and power generation equipment were the most significant drivers ... Continue reading
eHi Car Services Announces Resignation and Appointment of Director
SHANGHAI, Aug. 2, 2016 -- eHi Car Services Limited ("eHi" or the "Company") , a leading car rentals and car services provider in China, today announced that Mr. William W. Snyder has resigned from the Company's board of directors, effective July 31, 2016. Mr. Snyder served as the Company's director since 2013. He also ... Continue reading
Engineering & Manufacturing News
Latest News The New Rapidox 1100 Design The Rapidox 1100 oxygen gas analyser continues to be the company’s best-selling and versatile instrument due to its accurate and reliable service for over 15 years. Cambridge Sensotec is proud to announce a new design for the gas analyser with exciting enhancements. Read M ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market - Forecast & Analysis, 2016 - 2022" report to their offering. Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is equipped with various technologically advanced sensors that offer high quality of safety and c ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunity in Global Aerospace Tire Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering. The global aerospace tire industry is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2016 to 2021. The major growth drivers of t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Autonomous Cars/Driverless Cars Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report to their offering. The Global Autonomous Cars/Driverless Cars Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 15.6% over the next decade to reach approximatel ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Automotive Spark Plug Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Two-Wheeler & Three-Wheeler), By Type (Copper, Platinum & Iridium), By Demand Category (OEM Vs. Replacement), Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021" report to their offering. A ... Continue reading
Liberty Hall Capital Partners Acquires ZTM, Inc.
NEW YORK and DALLAS and WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Liberty Hall Capital Partners ("Liberty Hall"), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today the acquisition of ZTM, Inc. ("ZTM"), a Tier II supplier of large, complex m ... Continue reading
Olympic Steel Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results
CLEVELAND—Olympic Steel, Inc. , a leading national metals service center, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. Second-quarter net sales were $273.6 million, compared with $315.3 million in 2015’s second quarter. Net sales in the first half of 2016 were $532.0 ... Continue reading
Positive Tourism Numbers: Montréal a Choice Destination for International Tourists
MONTRÉAL, Aug. 2, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - According to data compiled by Tourisme Montréal, the city's tourism industry has been performing very well since the beginning of the year. Statistics confirm high volumes of tourists from overseas and an increase in visitors from the United States, as well as a trend among Cana ... Continue reading
PrecisionHawk Releases Results of Pathfinder Phase I at White House Workshop on Drones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2016 -- PrecisionHawk, a leading drone data and safety company based in Raleigh, N.C., today announced Phase I Pathfinder results as part of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Workshop on Drones and the Future of Aviation held in Washington D.C. The report, included in ... Continue reading
Ricardo Beverly Hills, Inc. Announces Promotion of Carmen Negrea to VP of Marketing
KENT, Wash., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Ricardo Beverly Hills, a global leader specializing in the design, innovation and marketing of luggage and travel accessories, announced today that Carmen Negrea has been promoted to vice president of marketing. Negrea oversees the company's global brand marketing operations. With more than ... Continue reading
Ross Brawn to take part in "E-type Coastal Drive
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Sabre's second quarter 2016 earnings release available on its Investor Relations website
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 2, 2016 -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Sabre has posted its second quarter 2016 earnings release to its Investor Relations webpage at investors.sabre.com/results.cfm. The earnings release is also available on the Securities an ... Continue reading
SDSU and Fleet Week San Diego Go the Extra Yard to Provide Military Discount Tickets
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fleet Week San Diego and SDSU Athletics have teamed to once again provide significantly discounted tickets (in select areas) to all SDSU Football home games in 2016—just $8 and available at all MWR/MCCS ticket offices. Each home game will honor a branch of the milita ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Schedules 2016 Second Quarter Press Release and Conference Call for August 15, 2016
ZHEJIANG, China, Aug. 1, 2016 -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the 2016 second quarter and six months ended ... Continue reading
Tenneco Showcases Global Clean Air Solutions at CAR Management Briefing Seminars
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Unique Fabricating, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results on August 16, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Unique Fabricating, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UFAB), which engineers and manufactures multi-material foam, rubber, and plastic components utilized in noise, vibration and harshness management for the automotive and industrial appliance market, today announced that it will release its financi ... Continue reading
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Westport Fuel Systems to Announce Second Quarter Results on Tuesday, August 9, 2016
VANCOUVER, Aug. 2, 2016 - Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport") (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT) announced today that it will disclose its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 before market open. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has also scheduled a conference call ... Continue reading
Witness cutting edge innovations at Automechanika Frankfurt
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Advance Auto Parts to Report 2016 Second Quarter Results on August 16, 2016
ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, will report its 2016 second quarter results before market open on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The Company will detail its results on a conference ca ... Continue reading
Art Van Pit Stop Offers Prime Spot To View The Woodward Dream Cruise
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Art Van Furniture is celebrating one of the Motor City's favorite traditions with an Art Van Pit Stop during the Woodward Dream Cruise! The annual classic car event draws about 1.5 million people each year, with more than 40,000 cars driving past the Art Van Furniture showroom located at ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today that Petra Industries has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Clarion's marine systems and accessories for the traditional 12-volt retailer channel in the United States. C ... Continue reading
Magellan Midstream Reports Solid Second-Quarter Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 2, 2016 -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. today reported net income of $187.9 million for second quarter 2016 compared to $177.4 million for second quarter 2015. Distributable cash flow (DCF), a non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measure that represents the amount o ... Continue reading
ZF and Ibeo to Develop New Lidar Technology
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany and HAMBURG, Germany, Aug. 2, 2016 -- ZF has today announced that it has acquired a 40% stake in Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH. The Hamburg-based company, which was founded in 2009, is a market leader in lidar technology and in developing environmental recognition software with a particular focu ... Continue reading
July US Auto Sales Revenue to Hit $48.9 Billion
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales reached $48.9 billion for the month of July, up 0.9 percent from a year ago. Despite a likely increase in incentive spending and a slight dip in retail sales, automakers should post a $428 million gain in revenue compared to last year fue ... Continue reading
All-new 2017 Infiniti QX30 Priced From Under $30,000 USD
All-new 2017 QX30 priced from under $30,000 USD Dynamic, responsive performance, with standard 208-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, is perfectly suited for the active urban environment Available technology includes INFINITI’s Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection and first-ever Intelligent Park ... Continue reading
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