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Axalta Coating Systems Donates Liquid Coatings to Haitian Hurricane Relief Effort

Axalta Coating Systems Donates Liquid Coatings to Haitian Hurricane Relief Effort

PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, donated a 20-ton container of liquid coatings to help rebuild homes in Haitian villages devastated by Hurricane Matthew. The shipment, which is equivalent to 3,602 gallons of paint and valued at $33,000, arrived in Haiti th ... Continue reading

DENSO News Release - Consortium Establishes Approach for Evaluating Driver Workload as Advanced Controls and Automated Driving Technologies Expand

DENSO News Release - Consortium Establishes Approach for Evaluating Driver Workload as Advanced Controls and Automated Driving Technologies Expand

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DENSO News Release - DENSO Opens R&D Lab at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to Advance Machine Learning and Automated Drive

DENSO News Release - DENSO Opens R&D Lab at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to Advance Machine Learning and Automated Drive

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DENSO News Release - DENSO Opens Recruiting Center for Engineering, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

DENSO News Release - DENSO Opens Recruiting Center for Engineering, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

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Elio Motors Gears up for Industry Preview Days, Public Days at North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Elio Motors Gears up for Industry Preview Days, Public Days at North American International Auto Show in Detroit

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO), the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a set base price of $7,300*, is gearing up to host its world-class supplier partners and showing off its latest engineering vehicle, the E1c, to Midwester ... Continue reading

Ford to Close 2016 Strong; Declares Regular and Supplemental Dividends; Highlights Progress in Auto and Mobility Expansion

Ford to Close 2016 Strong; Declares Regular and Supplemental Dividends; Highlights Progress in Auto and Mobility Expansion

DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is on track for another strong year in 2016 and continues to expect about $10.2 billion in total company adjusted pre-tax profit. The company now expects its adjusted effective tax rate to be in the low 30 percent range. ... Continue reading

Las Vegas Breaks Tourism Record, Welcoming 42.9 Million Visitors In 2016

Las Vegas Breaks Tourism Record, Welcoming 42.9 Million Visitors In 2016

LAS VEGAS, Jan.10, 2017 -- For the third consecutive year, Las Vegas continued historic visitation growth, setting a new all-time record. The "Entertainment Capital of the World" welcomed 42.9 million visitors in 2016, surpassing 2015's record-setting 42.3 million. ... Continue reading

NAVYA and Keolis Partner with City of Las Vegas to Launch First Driverless Public Transit Vehicle to Operate in U.S.

NAVYA and Keolis Partner with City of Las Vegas to Launch First Driverless Public Transit Vehicle to Operate in U.S.

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Steel Advocates Recognized At North American International Auto Show

Steel Advocates Recognized At North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- During a press briefing at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit today, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), presented the annual "Men and Women of Steel" awards to two distinguished honorees who a ... Continue reading

USRA Racing Champion, Mental Health Advocate and Author, Justin Peck Publishes Inspirational Memoir Bulletproof

USRA Racing Champion, Mental Health Advocate and Author, Justin Peck Publishes Inspirational Memoir Bulletproof

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Top Motorsports driver and team owner of Race Pro Technologies, Justin Peck #49 has published his life story, titled "Bulletproof." Telling his tale of addiction, literally beating death and overcoming mental illness while learning to use it to his advantage, Justin Peck is an inspiration ... Continue reading

"Maybe You Can Take It With You" At The 32nd Annual 2017 Florida RV SuperShow

"Maybe You Can Take It With You" At The 32nd Annual 2017 Florida RV SuperShow

RIVERVIEW, Fla., Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 32nd Annual 2017 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, January 18 through Sunday, January 22.  The Florida RV SuperShow will again be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. ... Continue reading

ABI Research Predicts Global Commercial Telematics Subscribers Will Reach 59 Million by 2021

ABI Research Predicts Global Commercial Telematics Subscribers Will Reach 59 Million by 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Jan. 11, 2017 -- Recent acquisitions by the likes of Continental and Verizon reflect the significant worldwide growth opportunities for commercial telematics, with ABI Research predicting global subscribers to reach 59 million by 2021. ... Continue reading

AutoAlert Selected as Hyundai Western Region Preferred Partner

AutoAlert Selected as Hyundai Western Region Preferred Partner

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2017 -- AutoAlert, the industry leader in equity-mining technology and data insights announces its recent selection as a Hyundai Western Region preferred partner. ... Continue reading

AutoGravity Welcomes First Investors Financial Services To Its Trusted Lender Network

AutoGravity Welcomes First Investors Financial Services To Its Trusted Lender Network

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2017 -- AutoGravity, a FinTech pioneer on a mission to transform car financing by harnessing the power of the smartphone, has announced a partnership with First Investors Financial Services, bringing the finance company's indirect lending business onto the revolutionary AutoGravity platform. ... Continue reading

Automotive Radar Sensors – Market Trends and Forecast by Technavio

Automotive Radar Sensors – Market Trends and Forecast by Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive radar sensors market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive radar sensors market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market to Exceed US$750 Billion: by Services and Parts, Service Provider, Vehicle Type & Region - Research and Markets

Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market to Exceed US$750 Billion: by Services and Parts, Service Provider, Vehicle Type & Region - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market 2016-2026" report to their offering. The global automotive repair and maintenance services market is anticipated to be valued at US$441.3 Bn by the year end and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% ove ... Continue reading

Boeing, Jeju Air Finalize Order for Three Next-Generation 737-800s

Boeing, Jeju Air Finalize Order for Three Next-Generation 737-800s

SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Jeju Air announced an order today for three Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at nearly $300 million at current list prices, will become the airline's first direct-purchased airplanes from Boeing and fuel the airline's continued expansion within Asia's rapidly ... Continue reading

Car Security System Market: OEM Sales Channel Anticipated to Hold Maximum Market Share by 2026 - Research and Markets

Car Security System Market: OEM Sales Channel Anticipated to Hold Maximum Market Share by 2026 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Car Security System Market: OEM Sales Channel Anticipated to Hold Maximum Market Share by 2026: Global Industry Analysis And Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026" report to their offering. The global sales of car security systems was valued at US$ 6,479.2 Mn ... Continue reading

Endras Automotive Group announces Shawn Morris as new chief operating officer, opening of four new dealerships in Toronto area

Endras Automotive Group announces Shawn Morris as new chief operating officer, opening of four new dealerships in Toronto area

AJAX, ON, Jan. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Endras Automotive Group today announced that Mr. Shawn Morris has joined the company as their chief operating officer (COO), effective January 3, 2017. ... Continue reading

Environmental Impact of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 31 Percent Less Than Previous-generation Minivan

Environmental Impact of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 31 Percent Less Than Previous-generation Minivan

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid delivers 31-percent reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP), compared with previous-generation, gas-powered Chrysler minivan Emissions-reduction over prescribed travel distance equivalent to average annual C02 output of 22 American households Most fuel ... Continue reading

Ethanol Bus – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Ethanol Bus – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global ethanol bus market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global ethanol bus market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Guastella Named Executive VP For Global Sales At Auto Supplier Kiekert

Guastella Named Executive VP For Global Sales At Auto Supplier Kiekert

HEILIGENHAUS, Germany, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Guglielmo Guastella has been named executive vice president of sales for Kiekert, the global technology leader in the field of automotive locking systems. ... Continue reading

HELLA at CES 2017 in Las Vegas

HELLA at CES 2017 in Las Vegas

LIPPSTADT, Germany, Jan. 10, 2017 -- The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place last week in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading

How Much Do You *Really* Save by Increasing Your Auto Insurance Deductible?

How Much Do You *Really* Save by Increasing Your Auto Insurance Deductible?

How Much Do You Really Save by Increasing Your Auto Insurance Deductible? It Depends Where You Live, According to New State-by-State Analysis Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail AUSTIN, Texas—Attention drivers! Experts recommend increasing your auto insurance deductible to reduce the premium. But should you? A new stat ... Continue reading

New Market Research Analysis and Forecast for Automotive Event Data Recorders: Technavio

New Market Research Analysis and Forecast for Automotive Event Data Recorders: Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive event data recorder market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive event data recorder market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Nexteer Automotive and Continental Announce Joint Venture in Motion Control Systems

Nexteer Automotive and Continental Announce Joint Venture in Motion Control Systems

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Nexteer Automotive and Continental announced during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show their agreement to form a joint venture focused on the advancement of motion control systems and actuator components for automated driving. ... Continue reading

Nissan Micra Cup driver, Stefan Rzadzinski, rallies his local community to earn coveted spot in annual Race Of Champions competition

Nissan Micra Cup driver, Stefan Rzadzinski, rallies his local community to earn coveted spot in annual Race Of Champions competition

- Edmontonian crusades to earn nearly 10,000 votes, clinching spot with Team ROC Factor North America - MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Yesterday, Nissan Micra Cup driver Stefan Rzadzinski won the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the Race Of Champions – an annual event bringing together the world's ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Power Tailgate System Market From 2017-2021: Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Power Tailgate System Market From 2017-2021: Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive power tailgate system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive power tailgate system market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

World's Most Advanced Aerial Firefighting Tanker Earns Interagency Airtanker Board Approval

World's Most Advanced Aerial Firefighting Tanker Earns Interagency Airtanker Board Approval

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Global SuperTanker Services, LLC's high capacity, rapid response aerial firefighting technology received interim approval from the U.S. Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) on January 6. ... Continue reading

No More Stolen Cars? Fujitsu Develops World's First Slide-Style Vein Authentication Technology

No More Stolen Cars? Fujitsu Develops World's First Slide-Style Vein Authentication Technology

Fujitsu Develops World's First Slide-Style Vein Authentication Technology Based on Palm Veins 8 mm wide optical unit can be equipped to tablets and other mobile devices KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan, 10 2017 - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. has announced development of the world's first slide-style palm vein authentication technolog ... Continue reading

ABI Research Predicts Global Commercial Telematics Subscribers Will Reach 59 Million by 2021

ABI Research Predicts Global Commercial Telematics Subscribers Will Reach 59 Million by 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Recent acquisitions by the likes of Continental and Verizon reflect the significant worldwide growth opportunities for commercial telematics, with ABI Research predicting global subscribers to reach 59 million by 2021. ... Continue reading

Click and Drive Partners with AlertDriving to Become a World-Class Driver Training Provider

Click and Drive Partners with AlertDriving to Become a World-Class Driver Training Provider

TORONTO—Today AlertDriving announced its partnership with Click and Drive, a global provider of online driver training programs. As an AlertDriving partner, Click and Drive will now add FleetDefenseSM to its arsenal of risk management solutions. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Motor Market 2017-2021: Decline in Cost of Electric Motors Owing to Advances in Technology - Research and Markets

Global Electric Vehicle Motor Market 2017-2021: Decline in Cost of Electric Motors Owing to Advances in Technology - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Vehicle Motor Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global electric vehicle motor market to grow at a CAGR of 22.67% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Mid-American Stock Cars Set For Indy Doubleheader

Mid-American Stock Cars Set For Indy Doubleheader

*​* *Mid-American Stock Cars Set For Indy Doubleheader In May* * Series Will Visit Indiana Fairgrounds & Lucas Oil Raceway* Stock Car Racing will take a step back into history, as the Mid-American Stock Car Series heads into central Indiana to help celebrate this county's most important racing weekend at two of ... Continue reading

News: Road America Offers Round-Trip Service to the Chicago Auto Show

News: Road America Offers Round-Trip Service to the Chicago Auto Show

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Tenneco Supplying Clean Air Technologies on All-New Daimler NRM Engine Family

Tenneco Supplying Clean Air Technologies on All-New Daimler NRM Engine Family

LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Tenneco , a global supplier of clean air and ride performance products and systems, announced today that it is supplying clean air technologies on the all-new Daimler NRM engine family, which is featured on the 2016 E-Class, C-Class and 2017 S-Class global platforms. According to Daimler, the four-c ... Continue reading

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors reveals XiM autonomous vehicle interior at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors reveals XiM autonomous vehicle interior at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world's largest supplier of automotive interiors, unveiled its vehicle interior concept, called the Experience in Motion demonstrator 2017 (XiM17), at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading

2017 NAIAS China's GAC Motor Builds Future of Mobility with Revolutionary New Models

2017 NAIAS China's GAC Motor Builds Future of Mobility with Revolutionary New Models

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2017 -- China's fastest growing auto brand GAC Motor has returned to the prestigious North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) for the third time with three new debuts including the first electric vehicle GE3, new SUV GS7 and concept car EnSpirit at the grand launch event hosted on January 9 at Co ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Camry NASCAR Revealed +VIDEO

2018 Toyota Camry NASCAR Revealed +VIDEO

2018 Toyota Camry NASCAR Revealed ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ... Continue reading

General Motor's “Discover Your Drive” Diversity Journalism Program Students at 2017 Detroit Auto Show

General Motor's “Discover Your Drive” Diversity Journalism Program Students at 2017 Detroit Auto Show

General Motor's “Discover Your Drive” Diversity Journalism Program Students at 2017 Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading

SiTime's Automotive MEMS Oscillators Deliver 30 Times Better Robustness

SiTime's Automotive MEMS Oscillators Deliver 30 Times Better Robustness

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2017 -- SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based timing solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of MegaChips Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6875), today introduced two families of ultra-robust AEC-Q100-qualified MEMS oscillators. ... Continue reading

Acceptance and expectations of full-electric vehicles

Acceptance and expectations of full-electric vehicles

DETROIT—There is a growing acceptance and desire for full-electric vehicles, but high expectations for the technology the auto industry must address. Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology products and services, released a research study today based on a survey conducted among 1,000 U.S. based new car buyers, ... Continue reading

Altair Wins Airbus Benchmarking Competition: HyperMesh® and HyperView® to Become Company's Pre- and Post-processing Tools

Altair Wins Airbus Benchmarking Competition: HyperMesh® and HyperView® to Become Company's Pre- and Post-processing Tools

TROY, Mich., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Altair has won a benchmarking competition, and as a result Airbus will implement a new pre- and post-processing tool based on Altair's solutions HyperMesh and HyperView as the new platform worldwide. ... Continue reading

American Traffic Solutions Names Bobby Neil Senior Vice President of Service Delivery

American Traffic Solutions Names Bobby Neil Senior Vice President of Service Delivery

MESA, Ariz., Jan.10, 2017 -- American Traffic Solutions (ATS), the leading road safety camera provider in North America, today announced that Mr. Bobby Neil has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Service Delivery.  Mr. Neil's distinguished background includes more than 20 years of program and project manag ... Continue reading

BelFlex Offers Clients Increased Automotive Quality Expertise with Acquisition of FLERT

BelFlex Offers Clients Increased Automotive Quality Expertise with Acquisition of FLERT

CINCINNATI—BelFlex Staffing Network (BelFlex), a staffing and flexible workforce solutions firm in the industrial sector, today announced it has acquired FLERT, a leader in automotive quality staffing solutions. FLERT brings its specialized solutions in the automotive industry to the size and scale of BelFlex’s foo ... Continue reading

Consortium Establishes Approach for Evaluating Driver Workload as Advanced Controls and Automated Driving Technologies Expand

Consortium Establishes Approach for Evaluating Driver Workload as Advanced Controls and Automated Driving Technologies Expand

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 10, 2017 -- A $5 million industry investment to date in a consortium that includes automakers, automotive suppliers, and global technology leaders is making the roads safer by addressing the leading cause of auto accidents – driver error – through a focus on supporting more effective in-vehi ... Continue reading

DENSO Opens R&D Lab at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to Advance Machine Learning and Automated Drive

DENSO Opens R&D Lab at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to Advance Machine Learning and Automated Drive

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Global auto supplier DENSO today announced the opening of the DENSO R&D Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to accelerate development of new auto safety technologies and create new research opportunities for engineering students. ... Continue reading

DENSO Opens Recruiting Center for Engineering, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

DENSO Opens Recruiting Center for Engineering, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades at the 2017 North American International Auto Show

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 10, 2017 -- At its press conference during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), global auto supplier DENSO announced it will open an onsite recruiting center during the event at Cobo Center in Detroit. ... Continue reading

Dominion Dealer Solutions Delivers Improved Shopper Engagement with ShopMyWay Website

Dominion Dealer Solutions Delivers Improved Shopper Engagement with ShopMyWay Website

NORFOLK, Va.—Dominion Dealer Solutions, premier provider of responsive websites for automotive dealers, announced today it has expanded its ShopMyWay website experience to include deeper reporting metrics and increased transparency, improving shopper engagement. With ShopMyWay’s conversion rates more than double th ... Continue reading

Driver Monitoring Technology Automotive and Transportation Alert - Research and Markets

Driver Monitoring Technology Automotive and Transportation Alert - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Driver Monitoring Technology-Automotive and Transportation Alert" report to their offering. This issue of Automotive & Transportation Alert explores developments and opportunities for driver monitoring technologies for enhanced drowsiness and fatigue moni ... Continue reading

Food Truck Festivals of America Expands To 16 Markets In 2017

Food Truck Festivals of America Expands To 16 Markets In 2017

BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2017 -- The country's largest touring food truck & craft beer festival company, Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA), is branching out to new markets in 2017 including Palm Beach, FL, Little Rock, AK, Milwaukee, WI, New Bedford, MA, Louisville, KY and Asheville, NC.  "Initially our festivals took p ... Continue reading

Freudenberg-NOK plays pivotal sealing role in new 10-speed transmission programs

Freudenberg-NOK plays pivotal sealing role in new 10-speed transmission programs

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 10, 2017 -- The sleek vehicle styling on display this week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is bound to generate excitement. ... Continue reading

Gulfstream G650ER Continues Record Streak

Gulfstream G650ER Continues Record Streak

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the company's flagship Gulfstream G650ER recently claimed two more city-pair records. ... Continue reading

Hertz Connects Its Hourly Rental Vehicles with Datavenue IoT Solutions from Orange Business Services

Hertz Connects Its Hourly Rental Vehicles with Datavenue IoT Solutions from Orange Business Services

Orange Business Services provides Hertz IoT connectivity services to support its hourly vehicle rental service. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Orange Business Services provides Hertz IoT connectivity services to support its hourly vehicle rental ... Continue reading

Jones Soda Co. Announces Winner of the 4th Annual “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500X” Photo Contest

Jones Soda Co. Announces Winner of the 4th Annual “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500X” Photo Contest

Courtney Hannibal's winning photo submission won him a Fiat 500X! (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Courtney Hannibal's winning photo submission won him a Fiat 500X! (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Th ... Continue reading

Michele Murray Joins Auto Data Direct's Tow Services Team

Michele Murray Joins Auto Data Direct's Tow Services Team

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 10, 2017 -- Auto Data Direct, Inc., today announced the addition of Michele Murray to its tow/wrecker operator services team.  She will use her expertise to act as an industry liaison and provide marketing and industry integration services to ADD customers. ... Continue reading

Michelin Introduces Pilot Sport 4 S To North American Market At NAIAS

Michelin Introduces Pilot Sport 4 S To North American Market At NAIAS

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Michelin introduced its newest ultra-high-performance tire – the MICHELIN Pilot® Sport 4 S – today at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Mobility solutions for tomorrow: Bosch showcases automated, connected and electrified technology at the North American International Auto Show

Mobility solutions for tomorrow: Bosch showcases automated, connected and electrified technology at the North American International Auto Show

DETROIT—Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology products and services, is presenting automated, connected and electrified technologies, including the debut of its eAxle and Electric Power Steering System, at The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). “The North American International Auto Show showc ... Continue reading

Motor Trend OnDemand Named Exclusive North America Streaming Partner for the 2017 Race Of Champions

Motor Trend OnDemand Named Exclusive North America Streaming Partner for the 2017 Race Of Champions

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2017 -- TEN: The Enthusiast Network and its premier stand-alone automotive SVOD/OTT destination Motor Trend OnDemand, announced today an official partnership with Race Of Champions (ROC), an annual contest held for the past 25 years that brings together the world's finest drivers from numerous dis ... Continue reading

Navistar, Dana Sign Multi-Year Commercial Sales Agreement for Driveline Components

Navistar, Dana Sign Multi-Year Commercial Sales Agreement for Driveline Components

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2017 -- Dana Incorporated today announced that it has entered into a multi-year commercial sales agreement (CSA) with Navistar International Corporation for driveline components for on-highway, city-delivery, bus, and vocational vehicles.  Through this agreement, Navistar has access to the full ... Continue reading

On the Road to Highly Automated Driving

On the Road to Highly Automated Driving

DETROIT—Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announces the global debut of its Electric Power Steering (EPS) system with fail-operational function at the North American International Auto Show. The system, which enables either a driver or auto pilot system to make a safe stop in the rare ... Continue reading

PPG to Highlight Automotive Coatings at 2017 NAIAS

PPG to Highlight Automotive Coatings at 2017 NAIAS

PITTSBURGH—PPG will present a full range of automotive coatings solutions during preview days at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit’s Cobo Center, Jan. 11-12. ... Continue reading

Schaeffler Demonstrates Mobility for Tomorrow at 2017 North American International Auto Show AutoMobili-D Exhibit and Panel Discussion

Schaeffler Demonstrates Mobility for Tomorrow at 2017 North American International Auto Show AutoMobili-D Exhibit and Panel Discussion

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 -- As an innovation leader offering a wealth of technologies that make vehicles more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and safer, Schaeffler has committed to a holistic "Mobility for Tomorrow" concept geared to finding sustainable solutions for the world of tomorrow. ... Continue reading

SPEED CONCEPTS RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINEUP FOR FLORIDA WINTER TOUR

SPEED CONCEPTS RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINEUP FOR FLORIDA WINTER TOUR

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Strategic Analysis of the Automotive Keyless Access Systems Market 2016-2025: Biometrics will Serve as an Integral Authentication Layer, Facilitating Frictionless Access Technologies - Research and Markets

Strategic Analysis of the Automotive Keyless Access Systems Market 2016-2025: Biometrics will Serve as an Integral Authentication Layer, Facilitating Frictionless Access Technologies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Analysis of the Automotive Keyless Access Systems Market" report to their offering. With convenience features such as car sharing, mobility services, and connected living increasingly driving the vehicle access market, virtual keys are expected ... Continue reading

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for January, According to Autotrader

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for January, According to Autotrader

ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2017 -- The editors at Autotrader have released their list of January's most compelling certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle offers, providing a valuable resource for shoppers whose New Year's resolution is to get a great deal on a reliable vehicle. ... Continue reading

Windsor company receives $3 million to develop new automotive technologies

Windsor company receives $3 million to develop new automotive technologies

Funding will lead to lighter engines WINDSOR, ON, Jan. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Up to 70 high-quality jobs in Windsor's automotive sector could be created as a result of a Government of Canada investment announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. ... Continue reading

With OT, Burkina Faso Now Has the Most Secure Driving License and Vehicle Registration Document in Africa

With OT, Burkina Faso Now Has the Most Secure Driving License and Vehicle Registration Document in Africa

COLOMBES, France—OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, today announces that its cutting edge solution, Lasink™, has been chosen by Burkina Faso through a multi-year contract to supply highly secure vehicle registration documents and driving licens ... Continue reading

Infiniti QX50 Concept Unveiled at 2017 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Infiniti QX50 Concept Unveiled at 2017 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Making its global premiere at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the QX50 Concept showcases INFINITI's vision for a next-generation mid-size premium crossover. Demonstrating how the design of the 2016 QX Sport Inspiration, its conceptual forebear, could be adapted for a future production model, ... Continue reading

Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan at 2017 NAIAS With The All-New 2018 LS +VIDEO

Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan at 2017 NAIAS With The All-New 2018 LS +VIDEO

It is possible that no single automobile has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago. ... Continue reading

Volvo Puts People First in the Development of Autonomous Cars +VIDEO

Volvo Puts People First in the Development of Autonomous Cars +VIDEO

Volvo has revealed its distinctive approach to developing autonomous cars with the introduction of a family of four at the Detroit Motor Show. The Hain family, from Gothenburg in Sweden, are the first people chosen to take part in a real-life autonomous drive research program using real cars, in real traffic. ... Continue reading

PREVIEW: 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Makes World Debut

PREVIEW: 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Makes World Debut

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 -- Honda today took the wraps off a sleek, sophisticated and innovative new 2018 Odyssey minivan, launching at dealerships nationwide this spring. ... Continue reading

2017 Detroit Auto Show Audi Q8 Full-size SUV With Coupe Design

2017 Detroit Auto Show Audi Q8 Full-size SUV With Coupe Design

HERNDON, Va.—Dynamic, highly efficient and extremely comfortable: Audi presents the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. With this model, the premium manufacturer is tapping into a new segment for the full-size class – an elegant alternative to the robust presence of a classic ... Continue reading

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