Axalta Invites Collision Repair Shops to Experience Innovative Tools at NORTHEAST 2017
GLEN MILLS, Pa.—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will showcase its innovative lineup of refinish systems and tools designed to help body shops boost productivity and profitability at the 40th Annual NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show, presented by the Alliance of Aut ... Continue reading
LONGWOOD, Fla., March 16, 2017 -- The Original 1-800-Charity Cars, Inc., America's largest non-profit organization focused on providing free donated vehicles to assist families in need, announced that Evan Metropoulos, a principal at family investment firm Metropoulos & Co. and an ardent "preservationist" collector of ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2017 -- The Safe Autonomous Vehicles (SAVe) Campaign today announced that out of more than a dozen automakers it challenged to take responsibility for failures in their autonomous vehicle technology, only Volvo has publicly agreed to accept responsibility for their robot cars at some levels of a ... Continue reading
NADA Praises Trump Administration for Restarting Midterm Review of Fuel-Economy Standards
NADA President and CEO Peter Welch on Wednesday issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to restart the midterm review of federal fuel-economy standards, which was circumvented by the Obama Administration's "final determination" of MY 2022-2025 standards in January: "NADA applau ... Continue reading
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DALLAS, March 16, 2017 -- Capital One, one of the title sponsors of the 2017 DFW Auto Show, March 22-26, will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet with well-known car designer, Chip Foose, at their Capital One Auto Navigator Garage. The Garage is a specially-constructed interactive space that will also featur ... Continue reading
Concur Debuts Automated Mobile Distance Tracking Tool to Save Time and Drive Savings
Concur Expense Smart Drive Allows for Simplified, Accurate Mileage Expense Reporting That Can Save Companies Up to 20 Percent BELLEVUE, Wash., March 16, 2017 -- Concur®, an SAP company and the world's leading provider of travel, expense and invoice management solutions, today announced a new technology that automatic ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin to Deliver World Record-Setting 60kW Laser to U.S. Army
BOTHELL, Wash., March 16, 2017 -- Lockheed Martin has completed the design, development and demonstration of a 60 kW-class beam combined fiber laser for the U.S. Army. In testing earlier this month, the Lockheed Martin laser produced a single beam of 58 kW, representing a world record for a laser of this type. The Lo ... Continue reading
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected two New York University faculty members, Joseph Y.J. Chow and Constantine Kontokosta, as recipients of the prestigious NSF Faculty Early Career Development Awards, more widely known as CAREER Awards. Each will ... Continue reading
News from Mertrux Truck & Van - Mercedes-Benz Vito adds polish for Shine!
[cid:image008.jpg@01D29E63.4B6AD850] Date: 16 March 2017 [Vito 114 BlueTEC - Shine! (8)] Mercedes-Benz Vito adds polish for Shine! When business success depends on your ability to undertake top-quality repairs to vehicle body damage, you need a van that looks the part too. For Shine!, that means the Mercedes-Benz Vito. ... Continue reading
Novelis Expands Automotive Capabilities in Electric Vehicle Market
SHANGHAI and ATLANTA, March 16, 2017 -- Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced it has expanded its automotive supply capabilities by signing an agreement with next-generation car company, NIO, to provide innovative aluminum solutions for its fleet of smart, high-performance, premium elec ... Continue reading
[Macintosh HD:Users:andrea:Desktop:RBGRC_cmyk_pos.eps]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Andrea Sobel Red Bull Global Rallycross 213-745-2123 asobel@redbullglobalrallycross.com<mailto:ebronner@jmprpublicrelations.com> Red Bull Global Rallycross to Stage Second Annual Atlantic City Event August 12-13 BUY RED BULL GRC ... Continue reading
Research Report on China Tire Industry, 2017-2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on China Tire Industry, 2017-2021" report to their offering. In 2016, the production volume of tires was about 1.71 billion in the global market, increasing slightly compared to 2015. ... Continue reading
Southern National Motorsports Park Postpones Season Opener to March 26th
Southern National Motorsports Park Postpones Season Opener to March 26th [image: Inline image 2] *Frontstretch and grandstand area atSouthern National Motorsports Park (Andy Marquis/SNMP photo)* After monitoring several different forecasts for Saturday night, Southern National Motorsports Park has made the decision to ... Continue reading
TA-Petro Exhibiting Sponsor at the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 23 – March 25
WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, is doing it BIG in Louisville at MATS this year. From the Shower Trailer, to FREE Truck Parking and shuttle service, to selling tires and servicing rigs, it’s well worth a visit. ... Continue reading
Car Site Survey Reveals Distance and Research Tops Priority List for Canadian Car Shoppers
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 16, 2017 -- CarGurus, a leading car research and shopping site, today released a survey uncovering Canadian car shoppers' habits and preferences. The survey's findings showed that different types of car shoppers are willing to travel varying distances for a car, heavy online researchers have a m ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Finds Automotive Service Quality Rises Along with Overall Customer Satisfaction
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 16, 2017 -- Quality of automotive service continues to show significant improvement and is driving an increase in overall customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today. Service quality scores account for the greatest improveme ... Continue reading
McQueen Launches Search for Missing Bullitt Mustangs
LOS ANGELES—McQueen Racing LLC, founded by Chad McQueen, the only son of the late actor Steve McQueen, announced today that respected journalist and Bullitt expert Matt Stone has accepted a request and will lead an investigation into the whereabouts of the two missing iconic Bullitt Mustangs, in consultation with the ... Continue reading
News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Mercedes-Benz Unimogs conquer ice and fire in Cumbria
[Header - MB Trucks] Date: 16 March 2017 [Unimog U500 - Cumbria County Council (44)] Mercedes-Benz Unimogs conquer ice and fire in Cumbria Cumbria can justly claim to have the highest, most challenging terrain and the worst winter weather conditions of all England's counties - when the going gets tough, the crews respo ... Continue reading
Now Is The Best Time Of Year To Buy A New Car, Expert Says
TORONTO, March 16, 2017 If you're thinking about buying a new car this year, you may want to buy it sooner than later," says Viraf Baliwalla, President of Automall Network, a vehicle buying service. According to Baliwalla, this is the best time of year to buy a new vehicle because there is the best balance between larg ... Continue reading
Ethanol Groups Praise Emissions Rules Review +VIDEO
President Trump announced Wednesday that the administration is reinstating the Midterm Evaluation of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) standards for the automotive industry, which is good news for the ethanol industry. “Today’s actions allow the opportunity for EPA to slow ... Continue reading
High Octane Alliance Applauds EPA's Recall of CAFE Rule
Washington, D.C. March 15, 2017: The High Octane Low Carbon Alliance called today's announcement that the Trump Administration was recalling the fuel economy rule an important first step in achieving realistic reductions in fuel consumption. Alliance Chairman Tom Daschle said the recall was necessary due to the fact th ... Continue reading
The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation
Growing up in New York I grew up with an unbending prejudice towards the invincibility and incontrovertible exactness of The New York Times on every subject printed within. I along with virtually every kid on the streets of Brooklyn and other boroughs (ok, except maybe not the Bronx) never argued about or questioned an ... Continue reading
BAC Mono Supercars Hit The Ice In Sweden, Enjoys Inaugural Mono Ice Driving Experience +VIDEO
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is celebrating a hugely successful inaugural Mono Ice Driving Experience trip, having hit the frozen lakes of Sweden in three of its One-of-a-Kind Mono supercars. A true British success story, BAC has achieved worldwide acclaim and success for the brilliance of its driver-focused Mono an ... Continue reading
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