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Enterprise Holdings Hosting More Than 85 Countries at Global Franchise Meeting in St. Louis

Enterprise Holdings Hosting More Than 85 Countries at Global Franchise Meeting in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2016 -- Representatives from more than 85 countries and territories are convening in St. Louis tomorrow to participate in a global franchise meeting hosted by the world's largest car rental company, Enterprise Holdings Inc., which operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Ren ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday Final Results from Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday Final Results from Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION Contact: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 HART AND BOHL WINNERS IN BOWLING GREEN BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The NHRA North Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finished up yesterday at Beech Bend Raceway Park with a winner's circle ce ... Continue reading

NHRA Summit Racing Series, Northwest Division Finals, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C.

NHRA Summit Racing Series, Northwest Division Finals, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C.

Attention Media: Below is a press release and event fact sheet for the NHRA Summit Racing Series at Mission Raceway this weekend, Sept. 2-4. The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information on the event and the series. Please contact Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 250-2287, elotz@nhra.com<mailto:e ... Continue reading

Southwest Airlines and Union Negotiators Reach Agreement in Principle for New Contract

Southwest Airlines and Union Negotiators Reach Agreement in Principle for New Contract

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After 10 months of mediated talks following a rejected tentative agreement by the pilots of Southwest Airlines, and more than four total years of talks, negotiators for the union and company have reached an agreement in principle on a new contract. Further work on final ... Continue reading

Virtuoso® Survey Uncovers Latest Trends In Adventure Travel

Virtuoso® Survey Uncovers Latest Trends In Adventure Travel

DEMAND FOR ACTIVE EXPERIENCES SOARS, PARTICULARLY FROM VENTURING COUPLES NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2016 -- A new survey by international luxury travel network Virtuoso® has revealed the hottest destinations, activities and trends in the rapidly expanding world of adventure travel. An overwhelming 95 percent of Virtuoso tra ... Continue reading

Chitty Reconstruction Flies Into Beaulieu For Summer Holidays

Chitty Reconstruction Flies Into Beaulieu For Summer Holidays

LONDON - August 29, 2016: A stunning reconstruction of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one of the star attractions at Beaulieu during this summer’s school holidays, being driven around the picturesque grounds of the National Motor Museum and posing for visitors’ photos. Visitors to the Beaulieu attraction can spot this ... Continue reading

Ladies Wanting To Take Up Truck Driving On The Rise +VIDEO

Ladies Wanting To Take Up Truck Driving On The Rise +VIDEO

LONDON - August 29, 2016: Over 79% of ladies are keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, and there is a rise in younger women wanting to take up driving – according to FTA figures revealed today. A Twitter poll carried out by the Britain's Freight Transport Association, asked ladies if they were willing to drive a 4 ... Continue reading

Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation

Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29, 2016 -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, today opened its new World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The strategically located headquarters provides a strong platform for increased industry presence and expanded reach for skilled talent. To commemorat ... Continue reading

Motorcars Honda Named First Carbon Neutral Car Dealership in the World

Motorcars Honda Named First Carbon Neutral Car Dealership in the World

CLEVELAND, Aug. 29, 2016 -- British Petroleum (BP) rolled out the 'green' carpet for more than 5,000 residents and businesses at Wade Oval in University Circle to present Motorcars Honda with the prestigious 'Carbon Neutral Award' status, the first automotive dealership in the world with this distinction. The dealershi ... Continue reading

Subaru Puts Safety First: New Television Spots Reinforce Brand's Commitment To Keeping Drivers And Their Families Safe On The Road

Subaru Puts Safety First: New Television Spots Reinforce Brand's Commitment To Keeping Drivers And Their Families Safe On The Road

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 29, 2016 -- Subaru of America has launched two new television spots that explore both the brand's commitment to safety and the continued trust in Subaru vehicles from parents everywhere. The new spots, "Take The Subaru" and "I'm Sorry," reinforce the automaker's ongoing promise to help keep curr ... Continue reading

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