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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Celebrating a Centennial of National Parks: Americans are Flocking to Their Favorite Parks

https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/519775/vcsPRAsset_519775_105650_6cedf1fd-d3b9-46aa-8c17-74c4c796a240_0.jpg Celebrating a Centennial of National Parks: Americans are Flocking to Their Favorite Parks AAA survey reveals national parks can expect to welcome more travelers in the year ahead The most Americans in recent years ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Second Quarter 2016 2015 ($ in millions except EPS) GAAP Non-GAAP GAAP Non-GAAP Revenues $178.3 $178.3 $217.6 $217.6 Operating Income $8.4 $8.9 $11.6 $12.1 Net Income $2.7 $3.0 $3.2 $3.5 EPS $0.09 $0.10 $0.11 $0.12 (See Appendix A for Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measur ... Continue reading

Elite Nebraska Truck Drivers Set to Compete for Industry's Top Prize

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Next week, American Trucking Associations is set to welcome more than 400 of the trucking industry's top professional truck drivers to Indianapolis for the 79th annual "Super Bowl of Safety," the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Cham ... Continue reading

Elite North Carolina Truck Drivers Set to Compete for Industry's Top Prize

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General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 3, 2016 -- The board of directors of General Dynamics today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable November 10, 2016, to shareholders of record on October 7. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospac ... Continue reading

MTS Systems Honored By Wichita State University For Support Of National Institute For Aviation Research (NIAR)

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, Aug. 3, 2016 -- MTS Systems Corporation , a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and sensors, was awarded the Fairmount Society Lifetime Associate status by the Wichita State University Foundation in recognition of the longstanding collaboration between MTS and the University's Nat ... Continue reading

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Announces Date for the Release of Second Quarter 2016 Results and Conference Call

LONDON, August 3, 2016 -- Earnings Release: Monday, August 8, 2016, after Market Close in New York Conference Call & Webcast: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. ET Navigator Holdings Ltd. ("Navigator") , the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announced today that ... Continue reading

Alaska Air Group Declares Quarterly Dividend

SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2016 -- The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 1, 2016 to all shareholders of record as of Aug. 18, 2016. ... Continue reading

AMERCO Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Results

RENO, Nev., Aug. 3, 2016 -- AMERCO , parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to common shareholders for its first quarter ended June 30, 2016, of $147.2 million, or $7.51 per share, compared wit ... Continue reading

ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for July 2016 Up 9.6% Year over Year

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, as well as a 50% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International A ... Continue reading

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. to Issue Second Quarter 2016 Results and Hold Investor Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 3, 2016 -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, after the close of stock market trading on Monday, August 8th. Members of Eagle Bulk's senior management team will host a teleconference and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Elects Peter A. Wall to Board of Directors

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 3, 2016 -- The board of directors of General Dynamics has elected Peter A. Wall to be a director of the corporation, effective August 3, 2016. Wall was the Chief of the General Staff for the British Army from 2010 to 2014, during which he led the Army through significant transformation to ensure ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Reports 2016 Second Quarter Results

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2016 -- Miller Industries, Inc. (the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the second quarter of 2016, net sales were $156.1 million, an increase of 3.0%, compared to $151.5 million for the second quarter of 2015. Net income in the secon ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Drives Momentum with Best July Ever

Momentum builds towards a new annual sales record with 28,125 units retailed to date in 2016. Record-breaking July for Crosstrek, Outback and WRX STI line. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced record-breaking July sales with 4,210 units retailed in July, an increase of 4.1 per ... Continue reading

VIA Rail Canada's trains almost sold out over the long weekend

HIGHLIGHTSFrom Thursday, July 28th to Tuesday, August 2nd: Québec City – Windsor corridor Close to 70 000 passengers on-board 4.9 % increase in ridership compared to 2015 11% increase in revenues compared to 2015 Coast-to-coast VIA Rail Network More than 77 000 passengers on-board 4.3 % increase in ridership compare ... Continue reading

All-New 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro U.S. Pricing and Specs

All-New 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro U.S. Pricing and Specs ... Continue reading

Tesla 2Q 2016 Financial Results

PALO ALTO, CA August 3, 2016; Tesla has released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, by posting the current Update Letter on its website. Please visit the investor relations section of the Tesla website at http://ir.tesla.com to view the letter. ... Continue reading

New Era in Motorcycle Rider Training and Education

IRVINE, Calif.—After winning the contract this summer to manage the Colorado Department of Transportation Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program (MOST), the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, in collaboration with the Colorado DOT, is now rolling out its statewide online RiderCourse Enrollment System (RES). Colorado ... Continue reading

AIADA Reports July 2016 US Auto Sales - Modest Gains

AIADA Reports July 2016 US Auto Sales - Modest Gains ... Continue reading

Embraer Executive Jets earns top ranking in AIN's 2016 Product Support Survey

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Embraer Executive Jets' customer support has soared to its first-ever solo No. 1 ranking in Aviation International News' 2016 Product Support Survey, receiving its highest-ever combined overall average (8.4 out of a possible 10) for new and preflown business jets. "AIN's 201 ... Continue reading

ON Semiconductor Joins Automotive Equipment Supplier Association That Champions Business Interests of Members

PHOENIX—ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficiency innovations, today announced that it is joining the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), which champions the business interests of more than 430 member automotive suppliers. All members also belong to the parent Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Associa ... Continue reading

Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. (the "Company") (N-OTC: EIGHT), an international shipping company focused on the transportation of petroleum products, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Highlights Reported revenue of $25.9 ... Continue reading

Porsche Canada Sales - July 2016

July 2016: 55th consecutive record month MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2016; Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL), importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in Canada, today reported monthly sales of 738 units in July 2016. This represents the best July in company history. The warm weather highlighted PCL's sports car offerin ... Continue reading

Barnes Transportation Selects ORBCOMM’s Trailer Tracking Solution for Its Dry Van Fleet

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.—ORBCOMM Inc. , a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Barnes Transportation Services Inc. (Barnes) to provide a solar-powered asset tracking solution for its dry van trailers. Headquartered in Wilson, North ... Continue reading

Greyhound Launches New Advertising Campaign That Takes A Modern Twist On Classic Greyhound Ads

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2016 -- For the past few years, Greyhound has been undergoing a major business transformation. To showcase some of the improvements, the company has launched an innovative, fun and creative advertising campaign that focuses on the theme that times have changed and so has Greyhound. The campaign tells t ... Continue reading

JFR READY TO WRAP UP WESTERN SWING

Dear Media Members-Below are the pre-event releases for John Force Racing heading into the ProtectTheHarvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend at Pacific Raceway. If you need any additional information or team photos feel free to contact any one of the JFR public relations members listed below. Thank you for yo ... Continue reading

Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc. (the "Company") (N-OTC: CHEMS), an international shipping company focused on the transportation of chemicals, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Highlights Generated revenue of $39.9 millio ... Continue reading

US Government Approves Plan For Moon Express To Become First Private Company To Venture Beyond Earth's Orbit

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2016 -- The U.S. Government has made a historic ruling to allow the first private enterprise, Moon Express, Inc. (MoonEx), permission to travel beyond Earth's orbit and land on the Moon in 2017. This breakthrough U.S. policy decision provides authorization to Moon Express for a maiden flight of its r ... Continue reading

Honda Canada Reports July Sales

MARKHAM, Ontario—Honda Canada today reported a decrease of 4% in July, on sales of 16,869 units by the Honda and Acura divisions combined. The Honda Automobile Division reported July sales of 15,214 units, down 3% versus last year. The Acura Division reported July sales of 1,655 units, down 13% versus last year. "Jul ... Continue reading

Young South Americans Embrace JAC Autos, As Car Maker's Sales Soar

BEIJING - August 3, 2016: The first half-year has passed, and Chinese automakers have already unveiled their sales performance. Among which Chinese automaker JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has continued its dominance of the burgeoning South American auto market with a focus on young, tech-savvy, and style-consci ... Continue reading

Accuride CEO Rick Dauch Joins Panel at CAR Management Briefing Seminars

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced that its President and CEO Rick Dauch will participate in the panel discussion, “Restructuring the Supplier Network: From the Inside and Out” during the C ... Continue reading

Honda Launches Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2017 Ridgeline Pickup: Truck's Incredible Versatility Showcased in New "Power of Ridgeline" TV Spot

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016 -- Honda today is introducing a new integrated marketing campaign to promote the completely redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline, now available in dealerships nationwide, featuring creative from the Academy-award nominated stop-motion artist PES, to bring to life the new Ridgeline and its many ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Attracts Large Families, Outsells Minivans +VIDEO

DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: Growing numbers of families are turning to the Ford Transit passenger wagon instead of minivans. Through June, large families helped drive a 30 percent year-over-year increase in Transit passenger wagon sales. Transit vans outsold every other van in the United States over the first half o ... Continue reading

Ford Donated "Ole Yeller" Mustang Raises $295,000 To Support EAA Youth Education And Aviation +VIDEO

DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: The one-of-a-kind, aviation-inspired Ford “Ole Yeller” Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Company sold for $295,000 at the recent Gather of Eagles charity event last week. The auction was held during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVentu ... Continue reading

Review: All-new 2016 VW Touran 2.0 TDI +VIDEO

2015-07-01 by hoenkhaus More than 1.9 million people bought a Touran since 2003. The new one offers everything his predecessor did and much more. We took him to a test drive in Amsterdam and had a closer look to at the new model. source: http://autovideoreview.com Better that his predecessor â€“ the all-new VW Tou ... Continue reading

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