2017 CES - Nissan's Ghosn Reveals Company's Holistic Approach To Intelligent Mobility
During his CES keynote Nissan Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn announced several advancements as part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility blueprint for transforming how cars are driven, powered, and integrated into wider society. Highlights included: The launch of Nissan’ breakthrough ... Continue reading
Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC Acquires Quality Trailer Sales to Expand Dealership Network
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2017 -- Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC ("GWLS") announced today the acquisition of Quality Trailer Sales. ... Continue reading
IPS Group Collaborates with Honda and Visa on In-vehicle Mobile Payment Parking Solution
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Smart Parking leader, IPS Group (IPS), announced it is collaborating with Honda and Visa to integrate its Smart Parking technology with an end-to-end in-vehicle mobile payment parking solution. ... Continue reading
Liberty Mutual Insurance Expands programs for Safer Driving & Savings
BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2017 -- From timely driving tips that can unlock insurance savings to paying only for the miles you actually drive, Liberty Mutual is announcing an expansion of personalized insurance offerings providing additional value to existing and new customers. These new products use innovative technology to h ... Continue reading
Alaska Airlines launches first West Coast commercial air service to Havana
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Alaska Airlines today launched the first regularly scheduled U.S. commercial flights between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. ... Continue reading
Honda and Visa Demonstrate In-vehicle Payments with Gilbarco and IPS Group at 2017 CES
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Honda announced today that it will conduct the first proof-of-concept demonstration of in-vehicle payments with infrastructure parking and fueling partners at 2017 CES in Las Vegas as part of its ongoing partnership with Visa Inc. The demonstrations will be done with fuel pumps from Gilbarco ... Continue reading
Honda Demonstrates Collaborative Technology at CES 2017
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Continuing its pursuit of open innovation and collaboration, Honda is showcasing projects with startup companies LEIA and VocalZoom at CES 2017. In collaboration with the Honda Xcelerator, these two innovators' technologies aim to revolutionize the in-cabin experience. ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces "Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem" at CES 2017
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept today at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting the power of artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future and improve customers' quality of life. ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS—VocalZoom: WHO: VocalZoom, in collaboration with Honda’s Xcelerator program, will be at CES 2017 and will feature interactive and immersive experiences designed to showcase a future technology path toward a redefined mobility experience at Honda’s booth (#7312). WHAT: VocalZoom’s Human to Machine (HMC ... Continue reading
Road America Official Carl Jensen Passes Away
CARL JENSEN PASSES AWAY ELKHART LAKE, Wis., January 5, 2017 - Carl Jensen, a profound racer and vintage racing event official for Road America, passed away on January 5. He was 74. ... Continue reading
American Drivers Surpass 500 Million Miles Powered By E15
WASHINGTON, DC January 4, 2017; Growth Energy announced that the most tested fuel in history, E15, has reached a remarkable milestone. Based on sales and consumption data reported over the past 12 months by major gasoline retailers, drivers across the United States have more than 500 million miles driven on E15, highli ... Continue reading
AIADA 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard
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TORRANCE, California, 5 de enero de 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. informó hoy un récord histórico anual de ventas para 2016 con 1,637,942 vehículos Honda y Acura vendidos, un aumento de 3.2 por ciento que eclipsa la mejor cifra anterior establecida por la compañía en 2015. ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest leisure travel company with 10 global cruise line brands, made history today as the first travel industry executive to deliver the opening keynote at CES, the world's largest consumer technology event – and he used his s ... Continue reading
CFD Market in Automotive Industry - Market Drivers and Forecast from Technavio
Technavio has published a new report on the CFD market in the automotive industry from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the CFD market in the automotive industry from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Fluid Catalytic Cracking Market Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market Shares and Forecast, 2016 - 2022" report to their offering. The Global Fluid Catalytic Cracking Market is expected to grow at attractive 3.5% during 2016-2022. ... Continue reading
Nanotech: Innovations in Nanotechnology for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanotech-Innovations in Nanotechnology for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries" report to their offering. Advances in nanotechnology has resulted in increasing the efficiency of batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries. ... Continue reading
Suffolk County awards New Flyer a contract for up to 73 Xcelsior® buses
WINNIPEG, Jan. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) (TSX: NFI.DB.U) New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. ("New Flyer" or the "Company"), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced today that Suffolk County Department of Public Works, loca ... Continue reading
Cinquième record annuel consécutif avec la vente 50 190 unités en 2016 Des ventes annuelles en hausse de 7,7 p. 100 et le meilleur mois de décembre à ce jour se traduisent par un nouveau record annuel MISSISSAUGA, ON, le 4 jan. 2017 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) a le très grand plaisir d'annoncer un cinquièm ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ky.—Valvoline Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Valvoline LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets related to 28 quick-lube stores from Time-It Lube L.L.C. and Time-It Lube of Texas, LP (together, “Time-It Lube”). The stores are located in Louisiana and eastern Texa ... Continue reading
Honda Canada Inc. combined and Honda Auto Division set all-time annual sales records Acura Division annual sales top 20,000 units for the second consecutive year Civic becomes Canada's best-selling passenger car for 19th consecutive year 99% of HCI vehicles sold in Canada built in North America MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 4, 201 ... Continue reading
Mazda Canada December and Full-year 2016 Auto Sales
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 4, 2017 - Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported December sales of 4,722 vehicles, a decrease of 2.7 percent versus December 2015. ... Continue reading
Nissan Group 2016 Calendar Year Canadian Auto Sales
December 2016 December 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total Sales (units) 8,587 9,476 -9.4 Nissan Division sales 7,578 8,555 -11.4 Infiniti sales* 1,009 921 +9.6 2016 2015 % Change Nissan Group 2016 sales 134,153 129,976 +3.2 Nissan Division 2016 sales 122,059 118,655 +2.9 Infiniti 2016 sales 12,094 11,321 +6.8 MISSISSAUGA ... Continue reading
Toyota brand hybrid sales more than double 2015 numbers TCI total 2016 sales up 4.2% from 2015 with 217,792 vehicles sold Best year ever for TCI truck sales and Lexus luxury vehicle sales TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2017 - Nearly 20,000 more Canadians switched to hybrid vehicles in 2016 and this helped fuel overall annual sales g ... Continue reading
2016 Year In Review: 365 Days With Low-Mileage Drivers
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Metromile, the leader in pay-per-mile insurance, today announced its 2016 Year in Review. ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog Calls on Uber to Release Robot Car Test Data, Answer Ten Questions
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog today called on Uber to release information about testing its robot cars in Arizona after pulling them out of San Francisco and to answer 10 questions about its vision for self-driving vehicles. ... Continue reading
Subaru Debuts 2018 WRX® And WRX STI® With Performance, Comfort And Safety Upgrades
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 5, 2017 -- Subaru of America, Inc., which this month posted its eighth consecutive year of record-breaking sales, today introduced the 2018 WRX and WRX STI, each debuting performance, comfort, design and safety enhancements for a more rewarding driving experience. ... Continue reading
Whoa! CES 2017 Opens with Next-Generation Innovation
LAS VEGAS—CES® 2017 officially opened its doors today, celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary with a recording-breaking exhibit floor spanning more than 2.6 million net square feet. More than 3,800 companies will launch innovative products this week at CES, including an unprecedented 600 startups in Eureka Park. ... Continue reading
Toyota Shows The Future Of Driver-Vehicle Interaction At The Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- A cloud-connected telematics system that brings the internet into your car. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Canada 2016 Auto Sales
Best year ever for the group and record-breaking results in all of the following categories: Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, vans and smart combined sales of 48,320 units (up 8.5%) Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light truck sales of 40,526 units (up 4.0%) Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales of 21,243 units Mercedes-Be ... Continue reading
Alexa integration - the most comprehensive ever in a vehicle - allows Ford owners to play and resume audiobooks, order items on Amazon, search for and transfer local destinations to the in-car navigation system, and more. From home, Ford vehicle owners will be able to remote start, lock or unlock doors, and get vehicle ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va.—Audi announces a partnership with NVIDIA to use artificial intelligence in delivering highly automated vehicles starting in 2020. Deep learning technology will enable skilled handling of real-road complexities, delivering safer automated vehicles earlier. ... Continue reading
CES GO-NV Summit highlights technology advancements revolutionizing the transportation industry
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Nearly 300 international transportation industry executives attended yesterday's GO-NV Summit to learn about technology advancements revolutionizing the transportation industry locally, nationally and internationally. ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group earns recognition as John Deere "Partner-level Supplier"
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company") a leading supplier of fully-integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that its wire harness facility, CVG-Mexico in Agua Prieta, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2016 in th ... Continue reading
Ford, ExxonMobil Make Filling Up at the Pump Quick, Easy with Gas Payment App through SYNC 3
Wish paying for gas was as easy as pulling up to the pump and not having to punch grimy buttons or swipe a credit card? Ford is first to integrate ExxonMobil’s Speedpass+™ app to make paying for gas quick, easy and secure from inside the vehicle. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???paginatio ... Continue reading
With the new Gear Auto Link app, Samsung Gear S2 and S3 smartwatch owners soon will be able to integrate with Ford SYNC®-equipped vehicles for convenient parking reminders and alerts to help them stay attentive while driving. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???paginat ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS—Paying for gas without leaving the car, projecting a navigation map from your smartphone to the in-car touch screen, and using a new app that could help you lower vehicle insurance rates are all now possible thanks to Ford SYNC® AppLink™ software. Ford Motor Company is today announcing cutting-edge innov ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Present at Deutsche Bank Auto Industry Conference
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 4, 2017 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said it will webcast its presentation at the 2017 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit on January 11, 2017. ... Continue reading
HARMAN and Holographic AR Displays Pioneer WayRay Announce Collaboration for Automotive Market
Wide view angle full windshield heads-up display by HARMAN and WayRay (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Wide view angle full windshield heads-up display by HARMAN and WayRay (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Pr ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- 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. ... Continue reading
LINE-X coming to the North American International Auto Show -- You're Invited!
Hi Carey, First off, Happy New Year! You’re probably busy getting caught up after the holidays, but I was wondering if you’re headed to this year’s auto show in Detroit? I work with LINE-X, the protective coatings company, and this year they’re bringing some cool stuff to the show. Fresh ... Continue reading
With most smartphone owners saying they use navigation apps while driving, Ford is introducing new SYNC® AppLink™ capability that will project navigation apps directly from a smartphone to the vehicle touch screen. Sygic Car Navigation is first to take advantage of the new capability. ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS—Surfing the web and streaming music and movies while on the road is about to get easier as Ford adds built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability on select models beginning this fall. Click here for a video demonstration of the new Ford SYNC Connect Wi-Fi hotspot capability. ... Continue reading
Olympic Steel Hires Steven Wasil as Vice President – Specialty Metals
CLEVELAND—Olympic Steel Inc. , a leading national metals service center, today announced Steven R. Wasil has been named Vice President – Specialty Metals, effective January 1, 2017. Wasil brings more than 25 years of metals industry experience to Olympic Steel, with an emphasis on specialty metals. ... Continue reading
With car insurance premiums on the rise, Ford is first to connect with the new DriverScore® smartphone app that provides a personalized score based on individual driving behavior, which could lead to lower insurance rates. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 -- Today at the GO-NV Transportation Summit, the GENIVI Alliance, an open, collaborative development community of automakers and their suppliers driving the broad adoption of open source in-vehicle software and open technology for the connected car, signed a cooperative Letter of Intent with th ... Continue reading
Toyota Concept-i Makes The Future Of Mobility Human
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 -- Imagine if the vehicles of the future were friendly, and focused on you. ... Continue reading
NEW FOR 2017 - Introducing BOOK by Cadillac, a Bold New Luxury Vehicle Subscription Model
Cadillac is continuing to push the boundaries of the driving experience with a first-of-its kind luxury vehicle subscription service, BOOK by Cadillac. ... Continue reading
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Honda’s ninth-generation Accord got its first mid-product cycle freshening for 2016, with both gasoline-powered sedan and coupe models receiving tweaks to styling and suspension for a revitalized look and improved driving experience. Interestingly, there was no 2016 Accord Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Hands-Free: What It's Like To "Drive" An Autonomous Drive Car by Carlos Ghosn +VIDEO
In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn describes what it's like to "drive" an autonomous drive car as it navigated the streets of Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley. ... Continue reading
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