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Hyundai Serious About Hydrogen Launches 'HTWO' Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

Hyundai Serious About Hydrogen Launches 'HTWO' Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

•Hyundai brings together 20-plus years of hydrogen technology to usher the new energy age SEOUL, December 10, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group today introduced ‘HTWO’, a new brand to represent the group’s world-leading hydrogen fuel cell system. Building upon Hyundai’s 20-plus years of experience in hydrogen fuel ... Continue reading

Automotive Testing, Inspection, and Certification - Global Market Outlook 2019-2027: Rising Occurrence of Vehicle Recall Owing to Component Failures and Growing Production in Emerging Economies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Testing, Inspection, and Certification - Global Market Outlook 2019-2027: Rising Occurrence of Vehicle Recall Owing to Component Failures and Growing Production in Emerging Economies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Testing, Inspection, and Certification - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Automotive Testing, Inspection, and Certification market accounted for $16.12 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $26.29 billion by 2027 growing at ... Continue reading

France Electric Vehicle Market Report 2020: BEVs and MHEVs Driving Sales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

France Electric Vehicle Market Report 2020: BEVs and MHEVs Driving Sales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "BEVs and MHEVs Driving Electric Vehicle Sales in France" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The study analyzes the current and future prospects of EV sales by model, by OEM, and by type of vehicle until 2025. ... Continue reading

Global and China Automotive Display Industry Report 2020: 10-Billion-Yuan Automotive Display Market Is Thriving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global and China Automotive Display Industry Report 2020: 10-Billion-Yuan Automotive Display Market Is Thriving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global and China Automotive Display Industry Report, 2020-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. 10-Billion-Yuan Automotive Display Market Is Thriving In this report, those are analyzed and studied such as the market size, installation rate, display technology, development trends ... Continue reading

HGreg.com Marks Milestone Expansion Into West Coast

HGreg.com Marks Milestone Expansion Into West Coast

LOS ANGELES--HGreg.com, a technology-first automotive retailer with a strong combination of e-commerce platform, storefronts and fulfilment centers, has completed a major investment to expand its service to customers throughout the West Coast. The company announces today the closing on its acquisition of Metro INFINITI ... Continue reading

Seafarer Announces Discovery of Historic Period Shipwreck Material

Seafarer Announces Discovery of Historic Period Shipwreck Material

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 -- Seafarer Exploration Corp. (OTCQB: SFRX) - Seafarer Exploration Corp. is announcing that we have discovered a large concentration of colonial era shipwreck material in Area 2 off Melbourne Beach, Florida. ... Continue reading

Subaru Announces Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI Performance Cars

Subaru Announces Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI Performance Cars

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2021 WRX and WRX STI, the brand's iconic all-wheel drive performance vehicles. ... Continue reading

Boat Trader Launches #CleanWake to Challenge Boaters to 'Talk Trash' and Reduce Debris

Boat Trader Launches #CleanWake to Challenge Boaters to 'Talk Trash' and Reduce Debris

MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2020 -- Boat Trader (@BoatTraderUSA), America's boating marketplace, announced today their #CleanWake challenge on Instagram. ... Continue reading

A plan to address fossil fuels is key for the Climate Ambition Summit

A plan to address fossil fuels is key for the Climate Ambition Summit

Latest UN reports show that fossil fuel production plans risk sinking Paris goals - observers from across the world call on governments to tackle fossil fuel production head-on at Paris anniversary summit.  NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec. 9, 2020 -- As the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement approaches, leaders from around th ... Continue reading

Blue Bird Electric School Buses in Demand: Company Set to Deliver 300th Electric Bus

Blue Bird Electric School Buses in Demand: Company Set to Deliver 300th Electric Bus

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--With a shift to greener solutions and cost savings initiatives, schools are now implementing alternative power solutions into their fleets, making demand for electric school buses substantially higher in 2020. Blue Bird now has over 300 units already delivered or on order. ... Continue reading

California Statewide Survey Finds Majority Feel Auto Insurance Rates are Unfair and Discriminate Against Latinos; African-Americans

California Statewide Survey Finds Majority Feel Auto Insurance Rates are Unfair and Discriminate Against Latinos; African-Americans

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2020 -- A survey released today by EMC Research and commissioned by Root Insurance, found that nearly six in ten (58 percent) California voters indicated they are dissatisfied with the fairness of auto insurance rates in California and just over half feel the current way auto insurance rates ... Continue reading

Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Arkansas

Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Arkansas

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana makes Arkansas debut, offering as-soon-as-next day vehicle delivery to Little Rock area residents. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana makes Arkansas debut, offering as-soon-as-next day vehicle delivery to Little Rock area residents. ... Continue reading

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer COVID-19 Test System

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer COVID-19 Test System

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 9, 2020 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized LabCorp's Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit for use by any individual 18 years and older without a prescription. ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site

CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2020 -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.  Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. ... Continue reading

Feldman Automotive Acquires Al Deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Feldman Automotive Acquires Al Deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

NEW HUDSON, Mich., Dec. 9, 2020 -- The Feldman Automotive Group today announced the acquisition of Al Deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Clarkston, Mich. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Previews New EV Era with IONIQ 5 Teaser

Hyundai Motor Previews New EV Era with IONIQ 5 Teaser

The 30-second video touches on key differentiators for the upcoming IONIQ 5 Hyundai will launch IONIQ 5 in early 2021 as the first car to sit on the recently unveiled E-GMP SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 9, 2020 -- Hyundai Motor Company today revealed a teaser video (https://www.youtube.com/HyundaiWorldwide) for the upcoming ... Continue reading

Maserati Makes Next Generation SiriusXM with 360L a Standard Feature Across Entire Model Year 2021 Lineup

Maserati Makes Next Generation SiriusXM with 360L a Standard Feature Across Entire Model Year 2021 Lineup

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2020 -- SiriusXM and Maserati today announced that Maserati has made SiriusXM with 360L – SiriusXM's newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform – a standard feature across its entire model year 2021 vehicle lineup in the United States. ... Continue reading

NASA Exploration Mission Integral to 2020 National Space Policy

NASA Exploration Mission Integral to 2020 National Space Policy

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2020 -- President Donald J. Trump issued the National Space Policy Wednesday. ... Continue reading

NASA Names Artemis Team of Astronauts Eligible for Early Moon Missions

NASA Names Artemis Team of Astronauts Eligible for Early Moon Missions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2020 -- NASA has selected 18 astronauts from its corps to form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next astronaut missions on and around the Moon as part of the Artemis program. ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Report: Here's How COVID-19 Will Fundamentally Alter the Future World of Work

National Safety Council Report: Here's How COVID-19 Will Fundamentally Alter the Future World of Work

ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 9, 2020 -- A new National Safety Council report found continued remote work, increased focus on flexible work arrangements and mental health, and a renewed commitment to workplace safety to be among the most impactful workplace changes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive’s Inventory Management Technology Receives Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award

Sonic Automotive’s Inventory Management Technology Receives Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) , a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it has been named the winner of the 13th Annual Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award. The award highlights Sonic’s use of Microstrateg ... Continue reading

Worldwide Online Auto Ad Industry to 2024 - Featuring Autohome and CarGurus Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Online Auto Ad Industry to 2024 - Featuring Autohome and CarGurus Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Online Auto Ad Market: Size & Forecast with Impact Analysis of COVID-19 (2020-2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides in-depth analysis of the global online auto ad, with detailed analysis of market size and growth. ... Continue reading

Kandi America Secures Additional Certification in California

Kandi America Secures Additional Certification in California

It's perfect for active lifestyles and running errands around town. ... Continue reading

Toshiba Launches 5A 2ch H-Bridge Motor Drivers for Automotive Applications

Toshiba Launches 5A 2ch H-Bridge Motor Drivers for Automotive Applications

Toshiba: A brushed DC motor driver IC "TB9054FTG" for automotive applications. ... Continue reading

$74.5 Billion Automotive Artificial Intelligence Markets: Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$74.5 Billion Automotive Artificial Intelligence Markets: Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market by Component, Technology, and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive AI Market was valued at USD 2.49 billion in 2019, and is estimated to garner U ... Continue reading

Automotive-Compliant USB Type-C Port Protector from Diodes Incorporated Offers Overvoltage and Short Circuit Protection with Low Insertion Loss

Automotive-Compliant USB Type-C Port Protector from Diodes Incorporated Offers Overvoltage and Short Circuit Protection with Low Insertion Loss

PLANO, Texas--Diodes Incorporated today announced the automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 qualified, and PPAP capable DPO2039DABQ 4-channel protection solution for USB Type-C® ports. DPO2039DABQ is targeted for use in applications including automotive head units, rear seat entertainment units, and in-car charging. ... Continue reading

Automotive Cybersecurity Market to Witness Robust Growth Ahead: P&S Intelligence

Automotive Cybersecurity Market to Witness Robust Growth Ahead: P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 -- According to the market research report published by P&S Intelligence, the adoption of connected vehicles, integration of artificial intelligence in the automobile industry, and rising demand for in-vehicle connectivity are the key reasons behind the rising demand for cybersecurity solutions ... Continue reading

Automotive News Recognizes Lithia Motors Dealers for Excellence

Automotive News Recognizes Lithia Motors Dealers for Excellence

MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors & Driveway is proud to announce that ten of its stores have been recognized as the ‘Best Dealerships to Work For in 2020’ by Automotive News. The annual list is a survey and recognition program dedicated to finding and recognizing the best employers in the United States retail automobil ... Continue reading

Bureau Veritas launches ChargeScan by BV, an end-to-end solution for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)

Bureau Veritas launches ChargeScan by BV, an end-to-end solution for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)

NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France--Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, unveils a complete portfolio of services dedicated to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), covering the full lifecycle – from design, construction and commissioning to operations. With ChargeScan by BV, clients w ... Continue reading

CarLotz Appoints Michael Chapman as Chief Marketing Officer

CarLotz Appoints Michael Chapman as Chief Marketing Officer

RICHMOND, Va.--CarLotz, Inc., (“CarLotz” or the “Company”), a leading consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, which recently announced it would become a public company via a merger that is subject to closing conditions with special purpose acquisition company Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp. (“Acamar ... Continue reading

Carvana Launches The New Way to Buy a Car® in Hot Springs

Carvana Launches The New Way to Buy a Car® in Hot Springs

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana expands presence in Arkansas offering as-soon-as-next day vehicle delivery to Hot Springs area residents. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana expands presence in Arkansas offering as-soon-as-next day vehicle delivery to Hot Springs area residents. ... Continue reading

COVID Proves Comvoy Premise: Essential Businesses Need Trucks and Vans!

COVID Proves Comvoy Premise: Essential Businesses Need Trucks and Vans!

CHICO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 -- Comvoy.com, the first and only marketplace that delivers searchable configuration data on commercial vehicles for sale nationwide, is celebrating their one-year anniversary. ... Continue reading

Five Detroit Broadcast Stations Collaborating to Launch “Motown 3.0 Test Track” as NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts Begin in Motor City

Five Detroit Broadcast Stations Collaborating to Launch “Motown 3.0 Test Track” as NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts Begin in Motor City

DETROIT--Starting this week, Michigan viewers in the nation’s 14th largest TV market get a taste of the future as five local TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV in Detroit. The broadcast advance also signals the beginning of another project – the launch of the “Motown 3.0 Open Test Track” for merging ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Battery Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Battery Electric Vehicle Market was estimated at USD 49.57 Billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 212.16 Billion by 2030, at ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Launches 'HTWO' Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

Hyundai Motor Group Launches 'HTWO' Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand

Hyundai brings together 20-plus years of hydrogen technology to usher the new energy age SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 10, 2020 -- Hyundai Motor Group today introduced 'HTWO', a new brand to represent the group's world-leading hydrogen fuel cell system. ... Continue reading

IAA Expands Vehicle Transporter Fleet in the UK

IAA Expands Vehicle Transporter Fleet in the UK

WESTCHESTER, Ill.--IAA, Inc. , a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced that its UK-based business unit is expanding its fleet of vehicle transporters. Investments include a new fleet of multi-car transporters and specialist two-car transporters. ... Continue reading

Major UK public transport provider renews Contract with MiX Telematics

Major UK public transport provider renews Contract with MiX Telematics

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 10, 2020 -- MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX,NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that Translink, Northern Ireland 's prominent public transport provider, has opted to continue its partnership with MiX Telematics via a contract ... Continue reading

New Covid Index from TotalAnalysis reveals disturbing flaws in data transparency across the world, raising questions about the WHO and future reporting on vaccinations

New Covid Index from TotalAnalysis reveals disturbing flaws in data transparency across the world, raising questions about the WHO and future reporting on vaccinations

LONDON, Dec. 10, 2020 -- UK independent research group, TotalAnalysis, has today (10th December 2020) launched the Covid Data Transparency Index, to highlight the huge differences in countries' coverage, management and usage of national pandemic data, raising troubling issues around public trust and data credibility, ... Continue reading

Spartan College Expands Fleet with Purchase of 32 New Piper Aircrafts for Pilot Training

Spartan College Expands Fleet with Purchase of 32 New Piper Aircrafts for Pilot Training

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology expands its aircraft fleet with 32 new Piper Aircrafts to meet the future demand for certified pilots in the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire) Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology expands its aircraft fleet with 32 new Piper Aircrafts to ... Continue reading

Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs at Inabe Plant in Japan

Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs at Inabe Plant in Japan

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail High pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire) High pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Inabe Plant (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail KIYOSU, Japan--Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:72 ... Continue reading

Automotive V2X Antenna Market Growth to Accelerate at 46% CAGR Through 2024 | Drive Toward Autonomous Vehicles to Emerge as a Key Trend | Technavio

Automotive V2X Antenna Market Growth to Accelerate at 46% CAGR Through 2024 | Drive Toward Autonomous Vehicles to Emerge as a Key Trend | Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the automotive V2X antenna market and it is poised to grow by 35.60 mn units during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 46% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market en ... Continue reading

BAE Systems Helps Ireland Lead the Way With First Plug-In Electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems on Public Buses

BAE Systems Helps Ireland Lead the Way With First Plug-In Electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems on Public Buses

BAE Systems has supplied systems for the first 100 buses and will supply an additional 180 systems for buses next year. ... Continue reading

Kia Seltos And Telluride Earn Three Top Honors In 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

Kia Seltos And Telluride Earn Three Top Honors In 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

The Kia Seltos has been named a winner in two categories of Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Best Buy Awards, earning the top spot in both the Best New Model and Subcompact SUV segments. ... Continue reading

 New Model of Premium Pure Electric SUV – Hongqi E-HS9

 New Model of Premium Pure Electric SUV – Hongqi E-HS9

hongqi E-HS9, a new full-scale intelligent pure electric premium SUV, was unveiled and officially launched globally in Boao, Hainan, China. This model will be sold in both China and Europe. ... Continue reading

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Market to Decelerate at a CAGR of Almost 10% During 2020-2024 | Technavio

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Market to Decelerate at a CAGR of Almost 10% During 2020-2024 | Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the recreational vehicle (RV) market in North America and it is poised to grow by USD 9.43 billion during 2020-2024, decelerating at a CAGR of almost 10% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and driver ... Continue reading

Official Video SpaceX Starship Flight TEST - Congrats Space Team - WOW!

Official Video SpaceX Starship Flight TEST - Congrats Space Team - WOW!

As early as Tuesday, December 8, the SpaceX team tried to launch the first attempt of a high-altitude suborbital flight test of Starship serial number 8 (SN8) from our site in Cameron County, Texas. The schedule is dynamic and likely to change, as is the case with all development testing. ... Continue reading

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