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Friday, March 17, 2017

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 18, 2010 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 18, 2010 7-9AM

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Airstream Interstate Remains Top Selling Type B Diesel Motorhome For Fifth Year In A Row

Airstream Interstate Remains Top Selling Type B Diesel Motorhome For Fifth Year In A Row

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, March 17, 2017 -- Airstream announced today the brand's popular Interstate is the #1 selling Type B diesel motorhome in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to Statistical Surveys Inc.'s Class B Diesel Share Summary, which details total sales of diesel class B models. The Airstream Int ... Continue reading

Automotive Engine Oil Market Report 2017-2027

Automotive Engine Oil Market Report 2017-2027

LONDON, March 17, 2017 -- Forecasts by Base Oil Type (Synthetic, Mineral), By Engine Type (Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas), by Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle) & by Region Plus Analysis of Leading Companies The latest report from business intelligence provider visiongain offers in depth analy ... Continue reading

Charity Challenge Rematch: "Papa John" to Race Top Fuel Driver Leah at NHRA’s Gatornationals

Charity Challenge Rematch: "Papa John" to Race Top Fuel Driver Leah at NHRA’s Gatornationals

"Papa John," the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Papa John's Pizza, and Leah Pritchett, winner of two NHRA Top Fuel titles this year in her Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel dragster, will renew their on-track rivalry for charity on Saturday (March 18) during the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo: Business Wire ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of March 17, 2017, include Chrysler's first PacifiPuppy and support for Canine Companions for Independence; new programs to help Ram Commercial customers upfit th ... Continue reading

Freedonia Engine Expert Weighs in on GM's Plan to Retain Control of its Diesel Engine Engineering Center in Italy

Freedonia Engine Expert Weighs in on GM's Plan to Retain Control of its Diesel Engine Engineering Center in Italy

CLEVELAND, March 17, 2017 -- Diesel engine cars have gotten a lot of bad press recently. In 2015, Volkswagen was caught cheating on emissions tests, calling into question the ability of new diesel engine technologies to reduce emissions and comply with strict environmental regulations. The EPA accused Fiat Chrysler ... Continue reading

In Remembrance of the Late Arnold Palmer, Hertz Inks Four-Year Partnership Agreement as Official Rental Car Sponsor of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

In Remembrance of the Late Arnold Palmer, Hertz Inks Four-Year Partnership Agreement as Official Rental Car Sponsor of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

ESTERO, Fla., March 17, 2017 -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard have signed another four-year partnership agreement for Hertz to be the Official Rental Car Sponsor of the PGA TOUR tournament. Hertz ... Continue reading

Maine’s ATV & Snowmobile Registration and Renewal Service Adds a Variety of New Features

Maine’s ATV & Snowmobile Registration and Renewal Service Adds a Variety of New Features

AUGUSTA, Maine—The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce that Maine’s Online ATV & Snowmobile Registration and Renewal service (www.maine.gov/atvsnow) has recently been enhanced. The updated service is now available on all mobile devices and allows for the process of additional tr ... Continue reading

National Car Rental's Emerald Club Celebrates 30 Years of Speed, Choice and Control

National Car Rental's Emerald Club Celebrates 30 Years of Speed, Choice and Control

ST. LOUIS, March 17, 2017 -- Thirty years ago today, National Car Rental introduced the car rental industry's first frequent renter program – the award-winning Emerald Club. ... Continue reading

Ritchie Bros. serves up Texas-sized results with US$75+ million record-breaking Fort Worth auction

Ritchie Bros. serves up Texas-sized results with US$75+ million record-breaking Fort Worth auction

Two-day auction sets new site records for sales, as well as number of bidders, sellers and lots FORT WORTH, TX, March 17, 2017 - As the dust settled after two action-packed days at Ritchie Bros.' Fort Worth auction site (March 15-16), the sales figures and turnout revealed the company's largest-ever Texas auction. More ... Continue reading

SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Expert to Participate in Driver Safety Panel at the International Conference on Managing Fatigue

SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Expert to Participate in Driver Safety Panel at the International Conference on Managing Fatigue

SAN DIEGO, March 17, 2017 -- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that SmartDrive Vice President of Analytics Slaven Sljivar will participate in a panel discussion on preventing driver fatigue at the 10th Annual International M ... Continue reading

Subaru 2016 Share the Love® Event Generates More Than $24 Million in Charitable Donations

Subaru 2016 Share the Love® Event Generates More Than $24 Million in Charitable Donations

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 17, 2017 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has donated more than $23.4 million to national and local charities during its annual Share the Love event in 2016, bringing the total donated throughout the life of the program to more than $94 million. Held at the end of each year, Subar ... Continue reading

Technological Advancements in the Defense Markets

Technological Advancements in the Defense Markets

NEW YORK, March 17, 2017 -- FinancialBuzz.com News Commentary According to a research published by Global Market Insights the defense market size is anticipated to exceed USD 10.5 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of over 6.1% from 2016 to 2023. The growth can be attributed to innovations and advancements made in defe ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

When Ford used its then-new 2.7-liter “EcoBoost” twin-turbo V6 in its ever-popular F-150 pickup truck for 2015, I thought that would be a great engine for a high-performance version of the midsize Fusion sedan. Hey, Ford, remember “Total Performance”? It took a while, but that’s now the 2017 Fusion Sport. ... Continue reading

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