Faraday Future Unveils Electric Vehicle in Las Vegas
Las Vegas January 4, 2017; Alexandria Sage and Paul Lienert writing for Reuters reported that At the 2017 CES show in Las Vegas electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future showed off in Las Vegas on Tuesday a prototype of a vehicle set for production next year as the China-backed company strives to win credibility in the ... Continue reading
Fifth consecutive annual sales record set, with 50,190 units sold in 2016 Year to date sales, up 7.7 percent, and best-ever December contribute to the new annual record MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 4, 2017 - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is thrilled to announce a fifth consecutive annual sales record, vaulting past last year's re ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces Concept At CES
2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES2017) Press Conference - Bob Carter January 04, 2017 BOB CARTER REMARKS: 2017 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW Good afternoon, everyone! I am so happy to welcome you to the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. But before I begin to tell you about what we have at the show this year I'd like to ack ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- 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 reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $35,309 in December 2 ... Continue reading
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Award-winning Sorento and Sportage Utility Vehicles record best annual sales in Kia Canada history Optima sedan records best December sales month ever 71,670 total sales in 2016 results in one of the best sales year in company history MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Kia Canada Inc. reported 4,202 vehicles sold i ... Continue reading
Panasonic Automotive and IBM Partner to Develop Cognitive Vehicle Infotainment System with Watson
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America today announced the introduction of the Panasonic Cognitive Infotainment platform designed to provide OEMs and fleet providers a set of cognitive vehicle solutions combining Panasonic's market leading infotainment expertise with IBM's Watson an ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced today that they are working together to develop a next-generation Android-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced it had aligned with leading user experience software companies and automotive manufacturer, FCA, to debut groundbreaking infotainment systems that transform the consumer exp ... Continue reading
Panasonic Booth Overview at CES 2017
LAS VEGAS—Panasonic Corporation showcases its latest B2B and consumer technologies at CES 2017 from January 5 to 8 in Las Vegas. The Panasonic booth has three zones - Smart Mobility, Smart Entertainment and Smart Home - to highlight future towns and lifestyles enabled through the company’s unique technologies and c ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- A better life on board through superior automotive interiors solutions is the driving force behind Yanfeng Automotive Interiors' innovations that will debut at the 2017 North American Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Kia December 2016 And 2016 Annual U.S. Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Capping off an historic year that saw the Kia brand collect more third-party awards and accolades for quality and reliability than ever before, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 647,598 vehicles in 2016, up 3.5 percent over 2015. ... Continue reading
BMW Group December 2016 and 2016 Year US Sales
BMW Group December 2016 and 2016 Year US Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles in December totaled 32,835 compared to 34,625 vehicles sold in December 2016. ... Continue reading
5G Connected Cars: Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group Partner on 5G Connected car
5G Connected Cars: Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group Partner on 5G Connected Car ... Continue reading
Nissan Group 2016 and December 2016 US Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for December 2016 of 152,743 units, an increase of 9.7 percent over the prior year and a December record. ... Continue reading
ZF Launches ProAI, Production DRIVE PX 2 Self-Driving System
ZF Launches ProAI, Production DRIVE PX 2 Self-Driving System for Cars, Trucks, Factories One of the industry’s largest automotive suppliers, ZF, today launched the ZF ProAI self-driving system, based on our NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 AI car computer, for cars, trucks and factories. Speaking at a packed press event at CES Wedn ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) closed out 2016 with its highest annual volume in the U.S. market, topping 2015's best ever record. ... Continue reading
American Honda (Honda and Acura) 2016 US Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported an all-time annual sales record of 1,637,942 Honda and Acura vehicles for 2016, an increase of 3.2 percent to eclipse the company's previous best set in 2015. ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium
Ford and Toyota are establishing SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for smartphone app development for vehicles Members include automakers Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as suppliers Elektrobit, Luxoft, and X ... Continue reading
Toyota North America December 2016 Sales Conference Notes
Toyota North America December 2016 Sales Conference No ... Continue reading
One happy island of Aruba Welcomes Inaugural Flight From Fort Lauderdale
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Today the One happy island of Aruba launched its first JetBlue non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). To celebrate this anticipated inaugural flight, Aruba and JetBlue treated passengers aboard f ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover 2016 U.S. Sales
MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported December 2016 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 4,294 units, a 259 percent increase from 1,197 units in December 2015; Land Rover sales reached 8,279 units, a 2 percent decrease from 8,441 units in December 2015. ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported December 2016 sales of 7,383. ... Continue reading
AT&T and American Honda Enter Connected Car Agreement
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- AT&T* and American Honda Motor, Co. ... Continue reading
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Call for Media Credentials
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance: Call for Media Credentials . ... Continue reading
Tata Elxsi Announces Partnership With DISTI for Feature-rich 3D Automotive UX
LAS VEGAS, January 4, 2017 -- Tata Elxsi, a leading global services design and technology services provider for the automotive industry, today announced its partnership with DiSTI Corporation Florida, USA, the creators of user interface tool, GL Studio. This partnership will help the continued effort to provide best-in ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced 4,015 vehicle sales in December. ... Continue reading
Automotive Differential – Market Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive differential market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive differential market from 2016-2020. ... Continue reading
Boeing, GECAS Announce Order for 75 737 MAXs
SEATTLE, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric , announced today an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes. ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces The World Reveal Of Five Major Innovations At CES Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- For the fourth year running, Valeo will be at the CES in Las Vegas, where it will give five major innovations their world debut. ... Continue reading
AT&T and the American Center for Mobility Fuel the Future of Automated Driving
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- AT&T1 is teaming with the American Center for Mobility to speed the development of self-driving vehicles. ... Continue reading
AT&T, Delphi, and Ford Debut V2X Advanced Vehicle Communications
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- AT&T1, Delphi and Ford are developing a new capability to enhance Vehicle-to-Anything (V2X) communications. ... Continue reading
2017 CES:OEM's Evaluating TomTom HD Maps
LAS VEGAS—TomTom (TOM2) today announced that the majority of OEMs present in the Automotive Hall (LVCC North Hall) at CES are currently evaluating TomTom HD Maps to develop autonomous driving technologies. TomTom’s HD Map, including RoadDNA, is a revolutionary, highly accurate, digital map based product that helps ... Continue reading
TAVELLA STANDS ON PODIUM AT FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON
TAVELLA STANDS ON PODIUM AT FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON "Talented junior driver earns two silvers at season opener" Massapequa, New York - January 4, 2017 - National Champion Dylan Tavella begins his 2017 season right where he left off in2016- on the podium. The skilled pilot earned two podium finishes last week at the f ... Continue reading
MONTREAL, Jan. 4, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Montreal Port Authority (MPA) President and CEO Sylvie Vachon today presented the Gold-Headed Cane to Shipping Agent Denis Blondeau of SMK Tanker Agency, who accepted it on behalf of South Korean national Captain Danel Ju, master of the Chem Sirius, the first ocean-going vessel to ... Continue reading
[Header - Euro Commercials] Date: 4 January 2017 [Arocs 3248 - Gavin Griffiths (1)] Gavin Griffiths breaks new ground with fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz Arocs So delighted was the Swansea-based Gavin Griffiths Group with its first Mercedes-Benz rigid truck that it promptly returned to South Wales Dealer Euro Commercials ... Continue reading
Rafael Peralta Cruises Through Acceptance Trials, Navy Prepares to Take Delivery
BATH, Maine, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) returned to the Bath Iron Works shipyard Dec. ... Continue reading
2016 Detrroit Auto Show ( NAIAS) to Livestream Full Lineup of AutoMobili-D Events
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today it will livestream all events at AutoMobili-D, Jan. ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va.—Audi sales in the United States grew 4 percent in 2016 for a total of 210,213 vehicles, surpassing 2015 as the brand’s best annual performance. December 2016 sales increased 13.7 percent to 23,195 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mazda US Auto Sales - December 2016 and Full-Year 2016 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Wrapping up a year focused on long-term growth objectives, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December U.S. sales of 28,754 vehicles, representing a decrease of 1.8 percent versus December of last year. ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Copart, Inc. , a global online vehicle auction company, is proud to announce the addition of locations in Casper, Wyoming and Littleton, Colorado, along with the expansion of its location in Springfield, Missouri. ... Continue reading
Dexter Acquires Heavy and Light Duty Axle Assets from the IMT Group
ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 4, 2017 -- DexKo Global Inc., the global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, announced that Dexter has acquired the heavy duty axle and suspension manufacturing assets of Ingersoll Axles, along with the light duty axle manufacturing assets ... Continue reading
Lynx FBO Network, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Acquires Two New Locations
HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2017 -- The Sterling Group, a middle market private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, today announced that its platform company, Lynx FBO Network, has completed two acquisitions at Anoka County-Blaine Airport serving the Minneapolis/St. ... Continue reading
2017 Detroit Auto Show: Michigan Classic Car Gatherings in Michigan Pre Show
TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 4, 2017 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum (ACM), an entity of America's Automotive Trust (AAT), and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will celebrate our nation's motoring heritage at classic car gatherings throughout Michigan from January 4 to 6. ... Continue reading
Agero Awarded Subaru Gen2 Connected Vehicle Support Contract
MEDFORD, Mass.—Agero, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and driver safety, security and information services, today announced the extension of its partnership with Subaru of America to provide enhanced connected vehicle services to Subaru Gen2 STARLINK motorists. Leveraging its core foundation rooted in telematics, ... Continue reading
Ally to Finance up to $600 Million of Retail Contracts for Carvana
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Ally Financial today announced an agreement to provide financing to support retail contracts from Carvana, one of the nation's fastest-growing online auto retailers. ... Continue reading
Angler Luke Dunkin joins Vision Wheel as brand ambassador
DECATUR, Ala., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Angler Luke Dunkin is joining Vision Wheel as a brand ambassador for the 2017 season, the aftermarket wheel company announced on Tuesday. ... Continue reading
APAC Tire Market to Grow at 8% Till 2021: TechSci Research Report
NEW YORK, January 4, 2017 -- Continuously growing automobile sales and expanding vehicle fleet to drive Asia-Pacific tire market through 2021 According to recently released TechSci Research report, "Asia-Pacific Tire Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2021", the tire market in Asia-Pacific region is forecast to grow ... Continue reading
BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Imagine choosing your driving route based on where you're least likely to have an accident. Solaria Labs, the innovation incubator recently formed by Liberty Mutual Insurance has set out to make this a reality with a forthcoming open API developer portal that combines public data with proprie ... Continue reading
Autoliv at 2017 CES - Extra Pair of Eyes Support Real Life Safety for the Increased Road Traffic
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 4, 2017 -- Autoliv is the leading automotive machine vision supplier, providing monocular, stereo and night vision systems solutions that support a range from 5-star solution for global vehicle safety rating to highly automated driving capability. Autoliv's vision algorithms are developed in-hous ... Continue reading
Autoliv at 2017 CES - Imagine Imaging Radars
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 04, 2017 -- Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is one of the leading automotive radar system suppliers. At 2017 CES, Autoliv shows the extended 77 GHz radar family enabling object detections all around the car. ... Continue reading
Autoliv Shows Advanced Positioning and ADAS Horizon Sensors in the Automotive Market at 2017 CES
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 04, 2017 -- Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is proud to announce the release of its 6th generation location and positioning module at the 2017 CES. Accurate and reliable positioning and localization are critical for today's vehicles containing advanced driver a ... Continue reading
Automotive News releases 2017 World Congress agenda
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Automotive News today released the agenda for the 2017 Automotive News World Congress taking place January 10-11 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit. ... Continue reading
AVL North America Focuses On ADAS and Automated Driving at CES
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 4, 2017 -- AVL announced today that it will be sponsoring the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) member lounge at CES® 2017 in the automotive area. ... Continue reading
BMW engineer André Mueller tests autonomous driving technology in a BMW autonomous test car. (CREDIT: BMW Group) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? BMW engineer André Mueller tests autonomous driving technology in a BMW autonomous test car. ... Continue reading
CES 2017: Automotive Grade Linux OTA Solution Ready for Renesas R-Car platform
LAS VEGAS, January 4, 2017 -- Hagiwara Electric Co.,Ltd. from Japan and ATS Advanced Telematic Systems from Germany will demonstrate the integration of an open source-based over-the-air (OTA) software update solution into the Renesas R-Car platform. ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Cohu Experience, Axiom Space, Fun Academy, and Edge of Space today formally announced the opening of registration for participation in The Space Nation Astronaut Program, a training program and contest that gives everyone the opportunity to travel to space. ... Continue reading
Delphi Strengthens End-to-End Secure Software Capabilities with Acquisition of Movimento
GILLINGHAM, England, Jan. 4, 2017 -- With software and services playing an increasingly critical role in all areas of the automotive industry, Delphi Automotive PLC today announced it has acquired Movimento, a leading provider of Over-the-Air (OTA) software lifecycle and data management for the automotive sector. ... Continue reading
From Tunnel to Track, the AECOM-Arup Joint Venture Engineers New York City's Newest Subway Line
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2017 -- The AECOM-Arup joint venture is celebrating the completion of the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway for the MTA. ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Based on its recent analysis of the smart parking technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Streetline with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership. ... Continue reading
Garmin® introduces essential live services with the new 2017 Garmin Drive product line
Introducing the 2017 Garmin Drive™ product line. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Introducing the 2017 Garmin Drive™ product line. ... Continue reading
GE to Develop Competitive Financing to Stimulate Growth in Additive Manufacturing
BOSTON—Today GE announced its GE Additive business will collaborate with GE Capital to sell and finance metal additive machines. Manufacturing companies will now have more ways to access transformative 3D printing technology, spurring growth in several critical industrial markets including medical, aerospace, automot ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Blind Spot Detection Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global automotive blind spot detection market to grow at a CAGR of 24.22% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Piezoelectric Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global piezoelectric market to grow at a CAGR of 6.11% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading
Goodwill® and Roadie Team Up To Pick Up And Deliver Donations Nationwide
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new partnership between Goodwill® and Roadie, Inc. aims to make it easier for people to donate items they no longer use or need, from clothes to couches to dressers and bicycles. ... Continue reading
Green Hills Software to Showcase High Assurance Platforms for Automotive Cockpit with Renesas' R-Car
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- CES 2017, North Hall booth 3132 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in high assurance operating systems, today announced an expanded collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation by delivering integrated automotive solutions and global customer adoption of the safe and secure ... Continue reading
MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Whether visiting for business, leisure or holiday fun, travelers will find a variety of ways to revel during downtime at Miami Airport Marriott. ... Continue reading
HARMAN Demonstrates Advanced Connected Car Platform for Industry Leading Intelligent Cockpit
LAS VEGAS—HARMAN International , the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today brought technology from concept to reality with the unveiling of its industry leading intelligent cockpit, powered by HARMAN’s compute platform, an end-to-end system that is an increasi ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS—HARMAN , the premier connected technologies company for the automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today launched the HARMAN Ignite Platform, delivering its customers seamless management of connectivity, analytics, applications and devices in one place. The new solution largely applies to connected se ... Continue reading
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Honda Teams With DreamWorks Animation to Create Virtual Reality "Honda Dream Drive" Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Honda announced today that it has collaborated with DreamWorks Animation to demonstrate a new augmented and virtual reality content and solutions test bed for the in-vehicle experience. ... Continue reading
ITRI Introduces Remotely-Operated Autonomous Drone (ROAD) at CES 2017, Booth #2015
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Ituran to Present at the 19th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City
AZOUR, Israel, January 4, 2017 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , announced today that it will be presenting at the 19th Annual Needham Growth Conference to be held between January 10 - 12, 2017 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York. ... Continue reading
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Kelley Blue Book Announces 2017 Best Auto Tech Award Winners
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Where driving dynamics, comfort and safety are concerned, modern vehicles are steadily marching down a path toward parity. As such, technology has blossomed into one of the last great differentiators amongst competing models, and consumers agree. According to a recent Kelley Blue Book Br ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Using the remote tuner solution from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. , designers can significantly simplify the head unit design of a vehicle and reduce cables. ... Continue reading
MicroVision to Showcase the Capabilities of its New Display and 3D Sensing Engines at CES 2017
LAS VEGAS—MicroVision, Inc. , a leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and sensing technology, today announced it is showcasing the capabilities of three display and sensing engines that the company plans to introduce in 2017 and 2018 at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, January 5-8, 2017. MicroVision announced ... Continue reading
Momentive Will Display Innovative Line of NXT* Silanes at 2017 Tire Technology Expo
WATERFORD, N.Y.—Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”) announced it will showcase its highly innovative NXT* silane products for use in tire manufacturing and processing at the 2017 Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany, held February 14 – 16. NXT silane, a thiocarboxylate functional silane, has ... Continue reading
Netradyne to Improve Driver and Road Safety Using NVIDIA Jetson TX1
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Netradyne, a leader in artificial intelligence and IoT systems, today announced that it's working with NVIDIA to enhance driver safety for commercial vehicles in the United States and India. Netradyne's Driveri™ IoT platform focuses on identifying, recognizing and rewarding positive driver ... Continue reading
ON Semiconductor License CEVA Imaging and Vision Platform for Automotive ADAS
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- CES 2017 – CEVA, Inc. , the leading licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, today announced that ON Semiconductor has licensed CEVA's imaging and vision platform for its automotive advanced driver assistance (ADAS) product lines. ... Continue reading
Praxair Named to 2017 Corporate Equality Index with Perfect Score
DANBURY, Conn.—Praxair, Inc. has been named to the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) with a perfect score of 100 percent. Praxair satisfied all of CEI’s criteria and has been designated a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices ... Continue reading
PR: Reckless Driving is a Crime in Virginia
Dear Larry Nutson, For Immediate Release: January 04, 2017 Press Release: Reckless Driving is a Crime in Virginia Thomas M. Wilson, Attorney at Law, a traffic and criminal attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia provides information on the consequences of reckless driving in Virginia. View PDF Version: https://goo.gl/qZK ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Renesas Electronics Corporation , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its first RH850-based, 32-bit, automotive radar microcontroller (MCU) series, the RH850/V1R, that will deliver the high performance and features required for enabling future advanced driver as ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, January 4, 2017 -- On Tuesday, the NASDAQ Composite ended the day at 5,429.08, up 0.85%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.60% higher, to finish at 19,881.76; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,257.83, up 0.85%. Gains were broad based as eight out of nine sectors finished the trading session in green. Pre-mar ... Continue reading
Solera Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Autodata
WESTLAKE, Texas, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Solera Holdings, Inc., a global leader in data and software for the automotive, home ownership and digital identity management ecosystems, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autodata, a leading provider of technical information and knowledge solutions ... Continue reading
Superior Industries to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on January 11, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Superior Industries International, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in North America, today announced that Don Stebbins, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kerry Shiba, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will pre ... Continue reading
'The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run' to Complete its Journey to Detroit on Jan. 6
What: "The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run" is celebrating America's automotive heritage across six states in the Northeastern U.S. during a 12-day, 2,150-mile winter journey to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and holding auto-themed get-togethers in many cities along the way. The group w ... Continue reading
TriLumina Collaborates with Analog Devices for Next Generation Flash LiDAR Illumination Module
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 4, 2017 -- TriLumina Corp. today announced a collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) for a new integrated, solid-state illuminator module for automotive FLASH LiDAR systems. ... Continue reading
Visteon to Present at Deutsche Bank's 2017 Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 10
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading global supplier of vehicle cockpit electronics, will present at Deutsche Bank's 2017 Global Auto Industry Conference at the MGM Grand in Detroit on Tuesday, Jan. ... Continue reading
Visteon Ushers In New Era of Automotive Infotainment With Next-Generation Phoenix™ Platform
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Visteon Corporation – a technology leader at the epicenter of the fast-growing automotive cockpit electronics segment – is introducing its next-generation Phoenix™ infotainment platform at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, reached several significant milestones in 2016, including expanding toll coverage to include Oklahoma and completing the first truly national tolling solution for co ... Continue reading
INRIX OpenCar To Integrate Amazon Alexa Into Connected Vehicles
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 4, 2017 -- INRIX, Inc., the world leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, today announced the integration of Amazon Alexa, the intelligent cloud based voice service, into the OpenCar platform for connected vehicles. ... Continue reading
Lucid Motors Selects TomTom as Infotainment Partner for its First Vehicle Launch
Lucid Motors Selects TomTom as Infotainment Partner for its First Vehicle Launch. ... Continue reading
Need A Job? AutoNation Announces Nationwide Talent Search
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2017 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it's holding a 1-day hiring event on January 10, 2017. ... Continue reading
TomTom Automotive Powers the Future of Driving
82% of OEMs at CES are evaluating TomTom’s HD Maps for autonomous driving <link rel= ... Continue reading
December US Auto Sales Likely to Reach $53 Billion
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—ALG, the industry benchmark for determining the future resale value of a vehicle, projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales will reach $53 billion for the month of December, down 3.7 percent from a year ago on an unadjusted selling day basis and nearly flat on an adjusted selling basis at 0.2 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 -- General Motors sold 249,983 vehicles in December to individual or "retail" customers in the U.S., up more than 3 percent from last year. ... Continue reading
Toyota December 2016 and Year-End US Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2016 sales of 243,229 vehicles, an increase of 2.0 percent from December 2015 on a volume basis. ... Continue reading
Ford U.S. December 2016 Auto Sales
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company’s total December U.S. sales of 239,854 vehicles were up 0.3 percent. Retail sales increased 5 percent last month, with 183,454 vehicles sold – the company’s best December retail performance since 2004. ... Continue reading
2016 US FCA December and Full-Year Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Ram Truck brand sales increase 10 percent compared with same month last year Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica up 18 percent compared with previous month of November; the minivan's best sales month of 2016 Four Jeep® brand vehicles record sales increases in December; Jeep Rene ... Continue reading
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