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2016 Inter Lubric China Show to Open in September in Guangzhou

2016 Inter Lubric China Show to Open in September in Guangzhou

SHANGHAI, May 9, 2016 -- With its successful conclusion in Shanghai in 2015, Inter Lubric China is heralding its 17 years anniversary. The 17th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (hereinafter "Inter Lubric China") will be held at Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Complex from September 20-22, ... Continue reading

Champ Erica Enders lauds Elite Motorsports Dodge crew as Atlanta race nears

Champ Erica Enders lauds Elite Motorsports Dodge crew as Atlanta race nears

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Dana to Build New Axle Manufacturing Facility to Support Growth

Dana to Build New Axle Manufacturing Facility to Support Growth

MAUMEE, Ohio, May 9, 2016 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that it will open a new high-tech axle manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio. The site of the new Dana facility was previously home to Willys-Overland Motors, which developed the original Jeep®, and is located less than three miles from FCA US LLC' ... Continue reading

Edward Wan named 2016 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Champion

Edward Wan named 2016 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Champion

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2016 -- Edward Wan, a 13-year-old seventh grader from Lakeside Middle School in Seattle, Washington, is the 2016 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS® National Champion, following an intense, elite competition at the Renaissance Washington, D.C., Downtown Hotel. This is the eighth year Raytheon has served as the eve ... Continue reading

European Capital of Culture says hello to D.C.

European Capital of Culture says hello to D.C.

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2016 -- Viking boats, world-class exhibitions and mouth-watering Nordic cuisine will be just some of the attractions available when Denmark's second city of Aarhus takes over the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture next year, under the royal patronage of Queen Margrethe II. Washingtonian ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Fund and Country Singer Drake White Team Up for “Livin’ the Dream” Community Service Tour

Ford Motor Company Fund and Country Singer Drake White Team Up for “Livin’ the Dream” Community Service Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Ford Motor Company Fund is teaming up with country music singer Drake White on a series of community service events in five key markets across the U.S. Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, will host the community projects with White, who’s new single “Livin’ the Dream” is c ... Continue reading

Hertz Global Holdings Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Hertz Global Holdings Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

ESTERO, Fla., May 9, 2016 -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz Global" or the "Company") today reported a first quarter 2016 net loss of $51 million, or $0.12 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $70 million, or $0.15 loss per share, during the same period last year. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported a ... Continue reading

JMPR Named Public Relations Agency Of Record For 3M Auto

JMPR Named Public Relations Agency Of Record For 3M Auto

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., May 9, 2016 -- JMPR Public Relations announced today that it has been named Public Relations agency of record for 3M Auto, a division of 3M, following an RFP selection process. JMPR was selected because of the agency's proven track record with both OEM automotive and automotive aftermarket as we ... Continue reading

J-W Power Company Announces Release of New CNG Technology

J-W Power Company Announces Release of New CNG Technology

DALLAS, May 9, 2016 -- J-W Power Company is pleased to announce that it has developed a new patent-pending compressed natural gas (CNG) technology that significantly improves the customer's fueling experience with decreased fill time at the dispenser. "If you are planning to build a CNG fueling station, J-W PowerFill T ... Continue reading

News: Road America Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors

News: Road America Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors

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Oceaneering to Present at the Citi Global Energy and Utilities Conference

Oceaneering to Present at the Citi Global Energy and Utilities Conference

HOUSTON, May 9, 2016 -- Oceaneering International, Inc. ("Oceaneering" or the "Company") announced today that President Rod Larson will make a presentation, and Mr. Larson and other members of management will meet with investors at the Citi Global Energy and Utilities Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, M ... Continue reading

Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers A Two-Week Sale On Select 2016 Tahiti, French Polynesia, And South Pacific Voyages

Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers A Two-Week Sale On Select 2016 Tahiti, French Polynesia, And South Pacific Voyages

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 9, 2016 -- Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, announces a sale on select 2016 Tahiti, French Polynesia, and South Pacific voyages. Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering sav ... Continue reading

San Luis Obispo County, California To Host Stage 4 of Amgen Tour of California in Morro Bay, May 18, 2016

San Luis Obispo County, California To Host Stage 4 of Amgen Tour of California in Morro Bay, May 18, 2016

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2016 Amgen Tour of California, which enters its second decade as America's most prestigious annual cycling event, will feature San Luis Obispo County for the third straight year as part of this year's epic event. Offering an unsurpassed field of men's ... Continue reading

SBE Acquisition Of Morgans Hotel Group Will Create Global, Fully Integrated Lifestyle Hospitality Platform

SBE Acquisition Of Morgans Hotel Group Will Create Global, Fully Integrated Lifestyle Hospitality Platform

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2016 -- SBE today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Morgans Hotel Group in an all-cash transaction, a move that will further strengthen SBE's position as a global leader in lifestyle hospitality management, entertainment, food & beverage, and development. With the acquisition, SBE will add ... Continue reading

Smart Mobility on the Rise: Global Electric Vehicle Revenue to Hit $58 Billion in 2021

Smart Mobility on the Rise: Global Electric Vehicle Revenue to Hit $58 Billion in 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 9, 2016 -- As extreme pollution and congestion in urban areas coupled with limited transportation options continues to challenge major cities across the globe, ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, predicts an imminent rise in smart electric mobilit ... Continue reading

Smart Mobility on the Rise: Global Electric Vehicle Revenue to Hit $58 Billion in 2021

Smart Mobility on the Rise: Global Electric Vehicle Revenue to Hit $58 Billion in 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 9, 2016 -- As extreme pollution and congestion in urban areas coupled with limited transportation options continues to challenge major cities across the globe, ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, predicts an imminent rise in smart electric mobilit ... Continue reading

The City of Montreal and CN strengthen their partnership on safety

The City of Montreal and CN strengthen their partnership on safety

MONTREAL, May 9, 2016 - On his visit to CN Headquarters in Montreal, the Honourable Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, today joined Sean Finn, Executive Vice­-President, Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer at CN (TSX: CNR) , in announcing the areas of safety that the City of Montreal and CN will continue to focu ... Continue reading

Travel Advisory - VIA Rail reaching out to residents of Fort McMurray - Residents in need can book complimentary seats on trains departing from Edmonton - UPDATE

Travel Advisory - VIA Rail reaching out to residents of Fort McMurray - Residents in need can book complimentary seats on trains departing from Edmonton - UPDATE

MONTRÉAL, May 9, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - In order to help those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray, VIA Rail is offering complimentary travel on both eastbound and westbound trains departing from Edmonton, beginning today. Passengers in need may book travel through to their final destination, including connections to ... Continue reading

Unshakable commitment helps Lucas Oil Top Fuel team, driver Richie Crampton through season

Unshakable commitment helps Lucas Oil Top Fuel team, driver Richie Crampton through season

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UPS Creates Global Partnership with Zipline and Gavi to Transform Delivery of Humanitarian Aid and Life-Saving Vaccines with Drones

UPS Creates Global Partnership with Zipline and Gavi to Transform Delivery of Humanitarian Aid and Life-Saving Vaccines with Drones

Rwanda Drone Network is Potential Model for Other Countries MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 9, 2016 /CNW/ - The UPS Foundation today announced a partnership with Zipline, a California­-based robotics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to explore using drones to transform the way life-saving medicines like blood and vaccine ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

U.S. Auto Parts Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

CARSON, Calif., May 9, 2016 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, reported results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2016. All information and data excludes AutoMD unless specifically noted. First Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights vs. ... Continue reading

Alaska Air Group to Webcast Annual Stockholders Meeting

Alaska Air Group to Webcast Annual Stockholders Meeting

SEATTLE, May 9, 2016 -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will hold its annual stockholders meeting via webcast on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. Pacific time/5 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may access the webcast at alk.onlineshareholdermee ... Continue reading

Arotech Reports First Quarter Results

Arotech Reports First Quarter Results

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 9, 2016 -- Arotech Corporation today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Financial and Business Highlights: Total revenues of $25.4 million versus $24.2 million for the same time last year and $27.4 million from the prior quarter Adjusted EPS ... Continue reading

Don't Miss Bike to Work Day on May 12!

Don't Miss Bike to Work Day on May 12!

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2016 -- Join the San Francisco Bay Area's largest bicycling celebration — Bike to Work Day — on Thursday, May 12. With dozens of events happening throughout the region and over 400 Energizer Stations spread across all nine Bay Area counties, there is no reason to miss out on the fun. Present ... Continue reading

CarLess In Seattle - Why Buy A BMW or Mini When You Can Share One?

CarLess In Seattle - Why Buy A BMW or Mini When You Can Share One?

ReachNow Car Sharing Service from BMW Group Welcomes More Than 13,000 New Members in First Month. Seattle, Wash. – May 9, 2016… More than 13,000 Seattleites have registered for BMW Group’s free-floating premium car sharing service, ReachNow, since its launch one month ago. Along with this news, BMW Group ... Continue reading

Auto Catalyst Market Size to Reach $15.80 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

Auto Catalyst Market Size to Reach $15.80 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2016 -- The global Auto Catalyst Market is expected to reach USD 15.80 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Implementation of stringent regulations pertaining to emission control limits is expected to remain a key driving factor for global Auto Catalyst Market ov ... Continue reading

Avis Announces Partnership with Aeroflot

Avis Announces Partnership with Aeroflot

LONDON, May 9, 2016 -- Avis Car Rental and Aeroflot have announced a partnership within the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program. To celebrate this new alliance, all Aeroflot Bonus members who rent with Avis between May 4th and August 31st, 2016, will be awarded 6,000 air miles, depending on the length of rental period. (Pho ... Continue reading

Collision Repairers Provide Vehicles For First Responders and K9 Partners

Collision Repairers Provide Vehicles For First Responders and K9 Partners

[cid:image002.png@01D1A99F.310A2E20] Collision Repairers Provide Recycled Rides(tm) Vehicles for First Responders and K9 Partners OAK CREEK, WI (May 9, 2016) - With wildfire season approaching, collision repairers in several states teamed up through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides (tm) and the State Far ... Continue reading

Elbit Systems of America Receives U.S. Navy Contract to Modify the NAVAIR Test Pilot School C-26 for ASTARS III Test and Evaluation Training

Elbit Systems of America Receives U.S. Navy Contract to Modify the NAVAIR Test Pilot School C-26 for ASTARS III Test and Evaluation Training

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 9, 2016 -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC, through its subsidiary M7 Aerospace, LLC, was awarded a $7.5 million Firm, Fixed Price contract by the US Navy to perform modifications on United States Naval Test Pilot School's (USNTPS) C-26 aircraft. Upgrades will be completed by September 2016 in San ... Continue reading

Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market - Forecast & Analysis, 2016 - 2022 - Rising Awareness Towards Driver's Safety - Research and Markets

Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market - Forecast & Analysis, 2016 - 2022 - Rising Awareness Towards Driver's Safety - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market - Forecast & Analysis, 2016 - 2022" report to their offering. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has become an essential constituent in the automotive systems nowadays. ADAS is one of the segme ... Continue reading

Over two thirds of global consumers now book travel exclusively using the Internet

Over two thirds of global consumers now book travel exclusively using the Internet

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2016 -- The latest research from MarkMonitor® reveals that 68% of consumers globally now exclusively book their travel online. However, seven out of every 100 respondents surveyed ended up with plans not in line with their expectations, highlighting a definite need for increased education when bo ... Continue reading

Ritchie Bros. reports first quarter 2016 results

Ritchie Bros. reports first quarter 2016 results

More than $1 billion of Gross Auction Proceeds1 achieved during the first quarter for the first time Strong Revenue Rate1 of 12.9%, driven mostly by strong performance in the Company's auction businesses and growing fee-based revenue streams Q1 2016 revenues increased 14%; operating income increased 19%, compared to Q1 ... Continue reading

Shane Gray brings in good friend Dave Connolly to help at Southern Nationals

Shane Gray brings in good friend Dave Connolly to help at Southern Nationals

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SmartDrive Appoints Gary Brian As Engineering Project Manager

SmartDrive Appoints Gary Brian As Engineering Project Manager

Accomplished technology leader will drive customer implementations to improve driver behaviour and reduce risk HERTFORDSHIRE, England, May 9, 2016 -- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in commercial vehicle driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, continues to expand and strengthen it ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America LLC Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

TravelCenters of America LLC Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016: (in thousands, except per share unless indicated otherwise) Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Total revenues $ 1,164,450 $ 1,407,701 (Loss) income before income taxes (15,621 ) 26,215 Net (los ... Continue reading

Whatcar.com Appoints the Lead Agency as Car Lead Generation Partner

Whatcar.com Appoints the Lead Agency as Car Lead Generation Partner

LONDON—Whatcar.com, the UK’s leading car-buying website, has partnered with award winning lead generation specialists, The Lead Agency, to handle all new car enquiries generated through their car valuations service. Currently, three million potential new car buyers use Whatcar.com every month; 50,000 of these reque ... Continue reading

50 Years of Team Penske

50 Years of Team Penske

Hello Larry- May 2016 is a red-letter month for Team Penske. The team is celebrating their 50th anniversary as well as competing in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, a race Helio Castroneves will run in the iconic Yellow Submarine. As a salute to 50 years of Team Penske and the role Pennzoil has played in the ... Continue reading

AAMCO Franchise Partners With Versatile Credit To Enhance Consumer Financing Program

AAMCO Franchise Partners With Versatile Credit To Enhance Consumer Financing Program

HORSHAM, Pa., May 9, 2016 -- AAMCO Franchise, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, today announced it has partnered with Versatile Credit, the leading provider of innovative solutions linking lenders with consumers applying for credit in retail stores, to provide enhanced ... Continue reading

AMETEK Elects Michael J. Pizzo As Vice President, Planning and Analysis

AMETEK Elects Michael J. Pizzo As Vice President, Planning and Analysis

BERWYN, Pa., May 9, 2016 -- AMETEK, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Michael J. Pizzo as Corporate Vice President, Planning and Analysis. Mr. Pizzo replaces Thomas M. Montgomery, whose promotion to Senior Vice President and Comptroller was announced in February. "I am pleased to announce Mik ... Continue reading

Automechanika 2016: For Everyone Who Demands a Bit More - "expect more" from Schaeffler Middle East FZE at the 2016 Automechanika Dubai/ LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville - Four Product Worlds in an Impressive Trade Fair Presentation

Automechanika 2016: For Everyone Who Demands a Bit More - "expect more" from Schaeffler Middle East FZE at the 2016 Automechanika Dubai/ LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville - Four Product Worlds in an Impressive Trade Fair Presentation

DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2016 -- "expect more" will once again be the motto of Schaeffler Middle East's stand at this year's Automechanika, taking place from 08-10 May in Dubai World Trade Center, U.A.E. For the second time in a row, the Aftermarket experts are presenting the four innovative product worlds of the LuK, INA, F ... Continue reading

Core Molding Technologies Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

Core Molding Technologies Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT:CMT) (“Core Molding” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Compared to First Quarter 2015: Net sales were $45.5 million compared to $49.6 million. Product sales were $42.5 million compar ... Continue reading

Dealertrack's Electronic Registration and Titling Solution Championed by the Automotive Dealers Association of Indiana

Dealertrack's Electronic Registration and Titling Solution Championed by the Automotive Dealers Association of Indiana

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 9, 2016 -- Dealertrack®, a Cox Automotive™ brand, today announced its Online Registration System solution has received the exclusive endorsement of the Automotive Dealers Association of Indiana (ADAI). Dealertrack's automated solution allows a dealer to process title and registration transact ... Continue reading

FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney's PurePower® PW1400G-JM Engine to Power Irkut's MC-21 Aircraft

FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney's PurePower® PW1400G-JM Engine to Power Irkut's MC-21 Aircraft

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 9, 2016 -- The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Pratt & Whitney's PurePower PW1400G-JM engine to power Irkut's MC-21 aircraft. With this milestone, Pratt & Whitney now has three certified PurePower Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine variants. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies ... Continue reading

Global Electric Bus Market to Grow 26.77% (2016-2020) - Witnessing New Product Launches & Technology Advancements - Research and Markets

Global Electric Bus Market to Grow 26.77% (2016-2020) - Witnessing New Product Launches & Technology Advancements - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Bus Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global electric bus market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.77% during the period 2016-2020. New product launches and technology advancements will have a huge impact on market growth. ... Continue reading

Global Sensor Module for Automotive Market 2016-2020 - Rising Demand for Electric Cars - Research and Markets

Global Sensor Module for Automotive Market 2016-2020 - Rising Demand for Electric Cars - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Sensor Module for Automotive Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global sensor module market in the automotive sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.08% during the period 2016-2020. The demand for electric cars is increasing because ... Continue reading

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. Reveals Hyperloopâ„¢ Levitation System

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. Reveals Hyperloopâ„¢ Levitation System

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., May 9, 2016 -- Jumpstartfund's Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. (HTT) announced today a base technology of the Hyperloop™ System: passive magnetic levitation, originally developed by Dr. Richard Post and his team at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL) as part of the Inductrack syst ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Announces Celebrity Wheelchair Rugby Exhibition Match at Invictus Games Orlando 2016

Jaguar Land Rover Announces Celebrity Wheelchair Rugby Exhibition Match at Invictus Games Orlando 2016

ORLANDO, Fla., May 9, 2016 -- Invictus Games, founded by Invictus Games Foundation Patron Prince Harry, is a sporting event for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans and will be hosted in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12 ­Jaguar Land Rover is the presenting sponsor of the Games and both the US and UK teams W ... Continue reading

Jason Carpenter of E.E. Ward Named northAmerican® Van Lines 2015 Driver of the Year

Jason Carpenter of E.E. Ward Named northAmerican® Van Lines 2015 Driver of the Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 9, 2016 -- North American Van Lines and E.E. Ward Moving & Storage are pleased to announce that Jason Carpenter of Columbus, Ohio based E.E. Ward has been named the northAmerican Van Lines "2015 Driver of the Year." The annual Driver of the Year award recognizes northAmerican agency drivers whose ov ... Continue reading

Localiza Rent a Car S.A. Presentation Now Available for On-Demand Viewing

Localiza Rent a Car S.A. Presentation Now Available for On-Demand Viewing

NEW YORK, May 9, 2016 -- Localiza Rent a Car S.A. (BOVESPA:RENT3 and OTCQX: LZRFY), today announced that the May 5 presentation from Head of IR, Nora Lanari, is now available for on-demand viewing at VirtualInvestorConferences.com. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/0505post Localiza Rent a Car S.A. presentation will be availabl ... Continue reading

My Car Check market guide May 2016 - Fiesta and Vespa

My Car Check market guide May 2016 - Fiesta and Vespa

My Car Check market guide: May 2016 SUVs are in demand but UK commuters just don't get Scooters Used car of the month: Ford Fiesta Zetec Used bike of the month: Vespa GTS 300 My Car Check's valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK market and choose a car and bike of the month. Head of Valuation Services at ... Continue reading

News from Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Aberdeen - Currie warms to Mercedes-Benz Actros

News from Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Aberdeen - Currie warms to Mercedes-Benz Actros

[cid:image011.jpg@01D1A97A.C4D85070] Date: 9 May 2016 [cid:image012.jpg@01D1A97A.C4D85070] Currie warms to Mercedes-Benz Actros The reigning Mercedes-Benz Truck Dealer of the Year has served up a perfect blend of reliable, fuel-efficient performance, driver appeal and top-quality back-up to leading Scottish haulier Cur ... Continue reading

P1 ENGINES CLAIMS VICTORY IN X30 JUNIOR IN SKUSA PRO TOUR

P1 ENGINES CLAIMS VICTORY IN X30 JUNIOR IN SKUSA PRO TOUR

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Porsche Centre Oakville Wins Premier Dealer Status Second Consecutive Year

Porsche Centre Oakville Wins Premier Dealer Status Second Consecutive Year

OAKVILLE, ON, April 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Porsche Centre Oakville has done it again. The award-winning Policaro Automotive Family dealer has been named a Porsche Premier Dealer for the second consecutive year. The Porsche Premier Dealer Program is an annual global rewards initiative that recognizes Porsche dealerships that ... Continue reading

Release: Tim Hortong to sponsor 2016 Honda Indy Toronto

Release: Tim Hortong to sponsor 2016 Honda Indy Toronto

Good morning, Organizers of the 2016 Honda Indy Toronto announce today a partnership with Tim Hortons for its 2016 event. Attached below is a release with more information. Please feel free to contact me at the coordinates below should you have any questions. Thank you, Kathleen. Kathleen Stelmach Senior Account Manage ... Continue reading

Schaeffler Experts Present, Exhibit at CTi's 10th Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives Symposium and Exhibition

Schaeffler Experts Present, Exhibit at CTi's 10th Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives Symposium and Exhibition

TROY, Mich., May 9, 2016 -- The International Car Training Institute (CTi) is shifting into the next gear for its 10th annual Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives Symposium and Exhibition. As a lead sponsor for the sixth year, Schaeffler will discuss market-specific trends, the company's advanced transmission so ... Continue reading

The Gores Group Sells Hay Group to Musashi Seimitsu

The Gores Group Sells Hay Group to Musashi Seimitsu

LOS ANGELES—The Gores Group today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Hay Group (“Hay”) to Musashi Seimitsu (“MSI”), a Japan-based manufacturer of automotive components. Hay, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Germany, is the largest producer of high precision forged and machined st ... Continue reading

Three Ways to Be Safe and Have Fun This Memorial Day While on the Water

Three Ways to Be Safe and Have Fun This Memorial Day While on the Water

SOUTHOLD, N.Y., May 9, 2016 -- The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting boater safety, is urging boaters to be safe this Memorial Day weekend through its second annual Designated Skipper Campaign. Memorial Day is one of the busiest holidays on the water, often revered as the kick off to ... Continue reading

United Technologies Corporation and Supplier Partners Celebrate Inauguration of Three E-Learning Centers at Public Schools in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India

United Technologies Corporation and Supplier Partners Celebrate Inauguration of Three E-Learning Centers at Public Schools in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India

BANGALORE, May 9, 2016 -- United Technologies Corporation , Pratt & Whitney and its supplier partners celebrated the inauguration of three e-learning centers across India. The first inauguration was held in Bangalore on April 17, 2016, the second took place in Hyderabad on April 18, 2016 and the last also in Hyderabad ... Continue reading

Willis Tower And Paramount Pictures Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Willis Tower And Paramount Pictures Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Ferris Bueller's Day Off

CHICAGO, May 9, 2016 -- Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? The Willis Tower's Skydeck Chicago, the highest observation deck in the United States located on the 103rd floor of the iconic landmark building, announced today it will host a summer-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of Paramount Pictures' fan-favorite movie, F ... Continue reading

Winnebago Integrates RAM Mounts Modular Mounting System into the Dash of Its Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Winnebago Integrates RAM Mounts Modular Mounting System into the Dash of Its Commercial Vehicle Lineup

SEATTLE—Winnebago Industries Commercial Vehicles will be immediately integrating RAM® Mounts’ rugged and versatile mounting system into all of its Class A commercial RV products. This development means that RAM Mounts will be built into Winnebago commercial vehicle products such as mobile health, mobile retail, mo ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9, 2016: Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, RV's

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9, 2016: Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, RV's

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9, 2016: Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, RV's ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Korea: Malibu Receives Over 6,000 Orders In Four Days

Chevrolet Korea: Malibu Receives Over 6,000 Orders In Four Days

Seoul May 9, 2016; Jhoo Dong-chan writing for the Korea Times reported that a GM Korea official said Tuesday that the company's recently introduced Malibu sedan has received more than 6,000 orders in the four days since the model was introduced at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro, southwestern Seoul, on April 27. Receiving ove ... Continue reading

Honda To Recall 20 Million More Takata Air Bags

Honda To Recall 20 Million More Takata Air Bags

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