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2017 NAIAS Charity Preview Raises Nearly $5.2M for Kids in the Motor City

2017 NAIAS Charity Preview Raises Nearly $5.2M for Kids in the Motor City

NAIAS Charity Preview Raises Nearly $5.2M for Kids in the Motor City ... Continue reading

Toyota's New Vehicles At Louisville Auto Show - See and Drive Them

Toyota's New Vehicles At Louisville Auto Show - See and Drive Them

Visitors Can Drive Most Popular Toyota Models on Area Streets LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 13, 2017 – Toyota is bringing its rich product portfolio of cars, trucks and SUVs to the Kentucky Exposition Center next week for the Louisville Auto Show, Jan. ... Continue reading

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit ... Continue reading

Nissan in Silicon Valley - Research Into Autonomous Vehicles

Nissan in Silicon Valley - Research Into Autonomous Vehicles

Putting lessons from Mars to work on Earth – insights on autonomous vehicle research from Nissan’s Dr. Maarten SierhuisThe Nissan Research Center (NRC) attracts global talent as a center for open innovation by sharing its appealing qualities and providing information to the public. ... Continue reading

$285 Billion Smart Transportation Market: By Solution, Services, Region & Segment Forecasts to 2024 - Research and Markets

$285 Billion Smart Transportation Market: By Solution, Services, Region & Segment Forecasts to 2024 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Smart Transportation Market 2014 - 2024" report to their offering. The global smart transportation market is estimated to reach a market size of USD 285.12 billion by 2024, according to this new study. ... Continue reading

Automotive Glass Market Analysis 2014-2025 - Research and Markets

Automotive Glass Market Analysis 2014-2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Glass Market Analysis By Product (Tempered, Laminated), By Application (Windscreen, Sidelite), By End-Use (OEM, ARG), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle), And Segment Forecasts, 2014-2025" report ... Continue reading

Automotive Premium Audio - Market Drivers and Forecast from Technavio

Automotive Premium Audio - Market Drivers and Forecast from Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive premium audio 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 premium audio system market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Automotive Usage-Based Insurance – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Automotive Usage-Based Insurance – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive UBI 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 UBI market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017

AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2017 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016 on Friday, February 3, 2017. ... Continue reading

Big Reveals at the North American International Auto Show and Records are Broken at CES 2017 – All On the Latest BizWireTV

Big Reveals at the North American International Auto Show and Records are Broken at CES 2017 – All On the Latest BizWireTV

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Carnival Corporation Launches First of Three New Ships in 2017: Seabourn Encore from its Seabourn Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line

Carnival Corporation Launches First of Three New Ships in 2017: Seabourn Encore from its Seabourn Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2017 -- Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest leisure travel company, recently launched the Seabourn Encore, the first of three new ships that will enter service in 2017 across three of its 10 global cruise brands. ... Continue reading

DriveItNow Showcased in the “Modern Dealership Experience” at NADA 2017

DriveItNow Showcased in the “Modern Dealership Experience” at NADA 2017

CINCINNATI—DriveItNow, a leader in automotive digital retailing technology, is pleased to announce its participation in the National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) Modern Dealership Experience, at this year’s NADA Convention in New Orleans, January 26th – 29th, 2017. NADA’s “Modern Dealership Exper ... Continue reading

Global Automakers Calls for Review of EPA's Final Determination on Light-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards

Global Automakers Calls for Review of EPA's Final Determination on Light-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The Environmental Protection Agency has still failed to state a compelling reason for rushing its final determination. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Brake-by-Wire Systems Market to Showcase A CAGR of 44% Through 2021: Technavio

Global Automotive Brake-by-Wire Systems Market to Showcase A CAGR of 44% Through 2021: Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive BBW systems 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 BBW systems market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Event Data Recorder Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Key Vendors are Bosch, Digital Ally & Octo Telematics - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Event Data Recorder Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Key Vendors are Bosch, Digital Ally & Octo Telematics - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Event Data Recorder Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global automotive event data recorder to grow at a CAGR of 18.06% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Infotainment OS Market 2017-2021: Shift in Focus from Under the Hood to Behind the Vehicle Dashboard - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Infotainment OS Market 2017-2021: Shift in Focus from Under the Hood to Behind the Vehicle Dashboard - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Infotainment OS Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global automotive infotainment OS market to grow at a CAGR of 16.75% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market 2017-2021: Increased Demand for Driver Assistance Systems - Research and Markets

Global Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market 2017-2021: Increased Demand for Driver Assistance Systems - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global level 3 autonomous vehicle to grow at a CAGR of 23.08% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Declares Dividend on Common Stock

Goodyear Declares Dividend on Common Stock

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2017 -- Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share of common stock. ... Continue reading

Invitation to Autoliv's Q4, 2016, Teleconference

Invitation to Autoliv's Q4, 2016, Teleconference

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 13, 2017 -- Autoliv Inc. plans to publish its Financial Report for the fourth quarter 2016 on Thursday February 2, at 12:00, Central European Time (11:00 UK Time, 6:00 am EST).  The report will be available at www.autoliv.com under Quarterly Reports. In addition, a teleconference will take place ... Continue reading

Invitation to Autoliv's Q4, 2016, Teleconference

Invitation to Autoliv's Q4, 2016, Teleconference

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 13, 2017 -- Autoliv Inc. plans to publish its Financial Report for the fourth quarter 2016 on Thursday February 2, at 12:00, Central European Time (11:00 UK Time, 6:00 am EST).  The report will be available at www.autoliv.com under Quarterly Reports. In addition, a teleconference will take place ... Continue reading

Lexus and Valerian Star Dane DeHaan Preview Single Seater Craft 'SKYJET' in Miami

Lexus and Valerian Star Dane DeHaan Preview Single Seater Craft 'SKYJET' in Miami

AS FEATURED IN LUC BESSON'S UPCOMING SCI-FI FILM"VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS" MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2017 /CNW/ - Last night title star of 2017 film VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS Dane DeHaan, unveiled a replica of the key pursuit craft in the film. ... Continue reading

Navistar Announces Pricing Of Upsized $250 Million Tack-On Offering Of 8.25% Senior Notes

Navistar Announces Pricing Of Upsized $250 Million Tack-On Offering Of 8.25% Senior Notes

LISLE, Ill., Jan. 13, 2017 -- Navistar International Corporation today announced the pricing of its public offering of $250 million of its 8.25% senior notes due 2021 (the "notes") at an issue price of 100.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes. ... Continue reading

NRDC: EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car Standards

NRDC: EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car Standards

https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/2531753/vcsPRAsset_2531753_159060_96befcb8-dca5-4b74-9408-2525b5ab97ca_0.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Hawke, (646) 823-4518, ahawke@nrdc.org (mailto:ahawke@nrdc.org) ; Elizabeth Heyd, (202) 289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org (mailto:eheyd@nrdc.org)  EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car S ... Continue reading

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU)

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU)

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2017 -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("Fiat Chrysler") . Such investors are advised to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: www ... Continue reading

Takata Reaches Settlement Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice

Takata Reaches Settlement Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & TOKYO—Takata Corporation (“Takata” or “the Company”), a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) regarding the Company’s previously disclosed issues related to the in ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Ethernet Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Ethernet Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive Ethernet 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 Ethernet market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Worldwide Smart Roads and Bridges Technology Market 2016-2022: Temperature Sensors Account for the Majority of the Market Share and Expected to Reach $751.2 Million - Research and Markets

Worldwide Smart Roads and Bridges Technology Market 2016-2022: Temperature Sensors Account for the Majority of the Market Share and Expected to Reach $751.2 Million - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Worldwide Smart Roads and Bridges Market (2016-2022)" report to their offering. Worldwide Smart Roads and Bridges Market is expected to reach 2,660.0 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of around 24.1% during the forecast period 2016-2022. ... Continue reading

2017 Grant Funding Guide Released For Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Body Worn Cameras And In Car Video Systems

2017 Grant Funding Guide Released For Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Body Worn Cameras And In Car Video Systems

ALLEN, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017 -- WatchGuard Video, the leading manufacturer of body cameras and in-car video systems for law enforcement, has partnered with the Grants Office, LLC to publish a Grant Funding Guide for the 2017 funding cycle.     Through thorough research, almost $2 billion in grant opportunities have ... Continue reading

Berman DeValerio Launches Investigation of Fiat Chrysler for Possible Violations of Clean Air Act

Berman DeValerio Launches Investigation of Fiat Chrysler for Possible Violations of Clean Air Act

BOSTON—Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it will bring charges against Fiat Chrysler for violations of the Clean Air Act by allowing excess diesel emissions in more than 100,000 vehicles. More specifically, it is alleged that Fiat Chrysler installed software devices in ... Continue reading

Cars.com Appoints Becky A. Sheehan Chief Financial Officer

Cars.com Appoints Becky A. Sheehan Chief Financial Officer

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2017 -- Cars.com announced today the appointment of Becky A. Sheehan as the company's chief financial officer (CFO), effective Monday, Jan. ... Continue reading

Extended System Functionality in Safe, Modular Train Control from MEN Micro

Extended System Functionality in Safe, Modular Train Control from MEN Micro

BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 12, 2017 -- MEN Micro now offers a series of rugged I/O boards for use with the menTCS (MEN Train Control System), designed for safe train operation.  The four new EN 50155-compliant cards offer added system functionality with a variety of safe I/O functions as well as certifications up to SIL 4 ... Continue reading

FIRST® Celebrates Championship Event’s 2018 Arrival in Detroit with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and General Motors

FIRST® Celebrates Championship Event’s 2018 Arrival in Detroit with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and General Motors

Inventor and FIRST founder Dean Kamen talks with Detroit-based FIRST student about their FIRST LEGO League Jr. project. ... Continue reading

HENINGER GARRISON DAVIS, LLC Filing Class Action Complaint and Investigating Claims of Fiat Chrysler Emissions Cheating Amid US Government Accusations

HENINGER GARRISON DAVIS, LLC Filing Class Action Complaint and Investigating Claims of Fiat Chrysler Emissions Cheating Amid US Government Accusations

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 12, 2017 -- The US Justice Department accused Fiat Chrysler today of intentionally failing to disclose software in some of its diesel engine vehicles that allows them to emit more pollution that allowed under the Clean Air Act. ... Continue reading

Karmanos Launches Online Car Buying Service

Karmanos Launches Online Car Buying Service

Dear Larry Peter Karmanos Jr.¹s tech firm MadDog Technology has partnered with retail automotive industry veteran Michael McInerney to launch Deliver My Ride (www.delivermyride.com<http://www.delivermyride.com>), a revolutionary way for consumers to purchase or lease their next vehicle. To follow is a press release ab ... Continue reading

MEDIA ADVISORY: Toyota looks to Montreal with debuts of 4 models that are perfect for Quebec: Toyota C-HR, Prius Prime Plug-in Electric Hybrid and Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Hybrid (Canadian auto show debuts) plus a special North American premiere.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Toyota looks to Montreal with debuts of 4 models that are perfect for Quebec: Toyota C-HR, Prius Prime Plug-in Electric Hybrid and Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Hybrid (Canadian auto show debuts) plus a special North American premiere.

Media Day: January 19, 2017 – 11:05 am TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Visit the Toyota booth at the Montréal International Auto Show and discover Toyota's vision for bringing a better future to Canadians and the communities in which they live. ... Continue reading

TOP KART USA KICKS OFF 2017 SEASON AT DAYTONA

TOP KART USA KICKS OFF 2017 SEASON AT DAYTONA

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Turkish Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Market, 2012-2021 - Research and Markets

Turkish Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Market, 2012-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Turkish Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Market, 2012-2021" report to their offering. This research service presents a detailed analysis of the truck market in Turkey and focuses on medium and heavy duty truck segments. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Vans Invests in Starship Technologies, Manufacturer of Delivery Robots

Mercedes-Benz Vans Invests in Starship Technologies, Manufacturer of Delivery Robots

Mercedes-Benz Vans Invests in Starship Technologies, Manufacturer of Delivery Robots ... Continue reading

Tokyo: First Dedicated AMG Showroom Opened

Tokyo: First Dedicated AMG Showroom Opened

Affalterbach/Tokyo January 13, 2017; Based on the strategic product range expansion of the recent years, Mercedes-AMG reaches a milestone in its sales strategy with the opening of a dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya. The new location represents the sports car and performance brand for the first time in a discre ... Continue reading

EPA: Carbon Pollution Standards for Cars and Light Trucks to Remain Unchanged Through 2025

EPA: Carbon Pollution Standards for Cars and Light Trucks to Remain Unchanged Through 2025

Standards offer savings for U.S. consumers; automakers can comply at lower than expected costs WASHINGTON January 13, 29017; Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. The final determina ... Continue reading

The BMW 5 Series Wins EyesOnDesign Best Designed User Experience Award at 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

The BMW 5 Series Wins EyesOnDesign Best Designed User Experience Award at 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Woodcliff Lake, NJ/Detroit, MI – January 13, 2017 … The all-new 7th generation BMW 5 Series is already earning accolades from the industry as it recently was awarded the Best Designed User Experience Award from EyesOn Design. The EyesOnDesign Awards are the officially-sanctioned design awards for the 2017 North Ame ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 14, 2017 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 14, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: January 14, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - The Epitome of Custom Made +VIDEO

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - The Epitome of Custom Made +VIDEO

True Luxury Is Personal LONDON - January 13, 2017: From the inception of the marque 113 years ago, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has stood alone in serving the world’s wealthy and influential an exquisite blank canvas from which to express their tastes, lifestyles and passions. Where once this fell to independent coachbuild ... Continue reading

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