Advanced Driver Assistance System Market Worth 42.40 Billion USD by 2021
PUNE, India, May 25, 2016 -- The report "Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market by Type (ACC, HUD, TPMS, LDWS, Blind Spot Detection, Adaptive Front Lights, Electronic Brake Assist, Park Assist, Night Vision, Pedestrian Detection, Road Sign Recognition, Drowsiness Monitor), Sensor Technology (Ultrasonic, Image, ... Continue reading
Asia-Pacific Connected Car Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Connected Car Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. India and China are the fastest emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region, indicating ample growth opportunities for the development of the connected car market. China has expa ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advances in Automotive Voice Recognition Market " report to their offering. Voice Recognition (VR) technology is primarily focused only on infotainment use cases. However, Original Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-I suppliers are significantly inve ... Continue reading
CALEDONIA, Mich., May 25, 2016 -- The AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost will sponsor the 2016 Americade Expo in Lake George, New York to celebrate the active lifestyles of motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation and share important safety information with attendees. Foremost Insurance, a member of the ... Continue reading
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Grand Opening of West Coast's First Municipal Automated Garage
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- The City of West Hollywood hosted a Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 to mark the completion of its Automated Garage and Community Plaza at West Hollywood City Hall. More than 500 community members attended to enjoy hosted tours of the garage and parking bays, wh ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results
DALLAS—Copart, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2016. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, revenue, gross margin, and net income were $347.2 million, $157.6 million, and $74.0 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $50.1 million, or 16.9%; an increa ... Continue reading
FCA US Jefferson North Plant Produces 6 Millionth Vehicle
DETROIT, May 25, 2016 -- 2016 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition marks important milestone First vehicle – 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee – rolled off the line on Jan. 14, 1992 Jefferson North one of three FCA US facilities to call Detroit home The FCA US Jefferson North Assembly Plant celebrated a significan ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Delivers New Digital Manpack Radios for U.S. Army Testing
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 25, 2016 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems delivered 30 new two-channel Manpack networking radios to the U.S. Army for evaluation. The digital radios are the first to be delivered by General Dynamics under the Army's production contract awarded in March. The digital radios by General Dynamics a ... Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Repair Location in Oklahoma
CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the May 20, 2016 acquisition and opening of a collision repair center in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, about 15 miles south of Tulsa. The center previously operated as Finishing Touches Auto Body Shop and is located at the intersection of Route 6 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Teams Up with Lucky Brand for Exclusive Fashion Collaboration
AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2016 -- This summer, Goodyear, a name synonymous with racing and innovation, is featured in the Lucky Brand X Goodyear capsule collection, an exclusive collaboration with Lucky Brand. The new collection of apparel, launching June 1, includes five vintage-inspired graphic tees in 100% cotton. Crafte ... Continue reading
Honda Prepares for 100th Indianapolis 500
TORRANCE, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- As the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 approaches on Sunday, Honda and its Honda Performance Development racing subsidiary will be starting the historic race from a position of strength, with a Honda driver on the coveted pole and having claimed eight of the top 12 starting posit ... Continue reading
Hotel Rates in Indianapolis Soar up to 1000% for Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS, May 25, 2016 -- Hotel rates in Indianapolis are skyrocketing for the upcoming Indy 500 weekend, according to a recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org. This year marks the 100th running of the auto race. As of press time, fewer than 10% of hotels in Indianapolis were still offering available rooms for ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 25, 2016 -- An expansive and strategically located parcel of vacant land on Detroit's eastside – primed and promoted as among the centerpieces of the state's automotive industry resurgence – will gain a major new tenant in the ongoing campaign to attract manufacturing jobs to the city, Gov. Rick Snyder ... Continue reading
Leckner Nissan in Stafford, VA Launches Factory Certified Pre-Owned Program
STAFFORD, Va., May 25, 2016 -- Leckner Nissan announced today the successful launch of the Nissan Certified Pre-owned program. This program strengthens Leckner Nissan's domination of the used car and pre-owned market in Stafford, VA and surrounding areas like Fredericksburg, Woodbridge and Spotsylvania, VA. Leckner kno ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin to Build Advanced Sonar Systems as Navy's Heavyweight Torpedo Returns to Production
MARION, Mass., May 25, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin will provide the U.S. Navy the latest advancements in sonar systems under a contract valued at up to $425 million for guidance and control systems for the MK 48 Mod 7 torpedo, part of a five-year effort to increase the inventory of the MK 48 Mod 7 heavyweight torpedoes for ... Continue reading
May Auto Sales Likely Curbed by Fewer Weekend Shopping Days
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects total new vehicle sales, including fleet deliveries, will reach 1,569,538 units in May, down 4 percent from a year ago, restrained by one less weekend compared with the same month in 2015. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total light vehicle sales in May i ... Continue reading
Multek Expands Automotive Capabilities With New Zhuhai Auto Division
ZHUHAI, China, May 26, 2016 -- Multek, a leading provider of interconnect solutions, today launched its new Zhuhai automotive division in response to its rapidly growing automotive business. The Company also announced completion of ISO/TS16949:2009 quality accreditation for its high layer count factory, and now deliver ... Continue reading
New Car Sales Still on Track to Set a Record in 2016 Despite Small Decline in May, Says Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,537,436 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in May for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.5 million. The projected sales will be a 2.3 percent increase from April 2016, b ... Continue reading
New VDO Xtreme LED Tachometer Creates Unfair Advantage for Street and Hot Rod Enthusiasts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New VDO Xtreme LED Tachometer Creates Unfair Advantage for Street and Hot Rod Enthusiasts Dear Editor: We are sending this press release on behalf of Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered gauges and displays, camera systems, senders and sens ... Continue reading
Nexen Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
SEOUL, South Korea, May 25, 2016 -- Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that it will supply the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with its N'Priz RH7@ 235/60R18 103H as original equipment (OE) tires. Delivering unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling, the 2017 C ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 NHRA Contingency Services (317) 969-9673 CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS GLENDORA, Calif. (May 25, 2016) - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sportsman racers who qualify for the JEGS Allstars in their respective categories will hav ... Continue reading
40% of Travellers Walk, Bike or Take Transit from the Airport Tweet this release TORONTO, May 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The new, award-winning pedestrian tunnel that connects Toronto's mainland to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) is having a positive impact on traffic flow in and around the airport, an u ... Continue reading
Shelby GT-H 'Rent-A-Racer' Returns to Hertz this Summer
ESTERO, Fla., May 25, 2016 -- Driving will be a little more exciting this summer for those who get behind the wheel of the new 2016 Hertz Shelby GT-H Mustang, which will be available starting Memorial Day weekend. A limited number of Ford Shelby GT-H vehicles will be available exclusively through the Hertz Adrenaline C ... Continue reading
Hyundai's latest :30 commercial represents less than 0.9% of total useable video captured in a week-long, purposefully unstructured guerilla shoot Over 50 hours of footage featuring Social Media celebrities @JayAlvarrez and @AlexisRen and all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson to be used in TV, online, social, and Cinema MARKHAM, ... Continue reading
STARTUP AUTOBAHN: Daimler brings startups to Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany, May 25, 2016 -- As Baden-Württemberg's answer to California's Silicon Valley, Daimler is establishing STARTUP AUTOBAHN, the new startup ecosystem in Stuttgart. "In contrast to Silicon Valley with its software focus, with STARTUP AUTOBAHN both software and, above all, hardware-oriented projects are ... Continue reading
Subaru Reveals Official Livery For Its 2016 Isle Of Man TT Challenge 3
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 25, 2016 -- Subaru reveals official livery for its 2016 Isle of Man TT Challenge 3. The 2016 Subaru WRX STI was specially developed by Subaru of America, Prodrive and, Subaru Tecnica International for the challenging Isle of Man circuit. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a ... Continue reading
Takata Steering Committee Provides Update on Actions and Objectives
TOKYO—The Steering Committee (the “Committee”) formed in February by the Board of Directors of Takata Corporation (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Takata”) today announced that it has retained Lazard to lead its efforts seeking new investment for Takata as part of a broader undertaking to addr ... Continue reading
Travelers should plan for road construction this summer
SKOKIE, Ill., May 25, 2016 -- U.S. travelers may need to plan extra time for their road trips this summer as major construction projects are slated for some of the country's most popular vacation destinations and throughways, according to Rand McNally's research department. One of the most significant projects will be ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) today recognized 35 organizations and individuals who purchased one or more TMAF-branded wraps for display on their company trailers, signifying a growing enthusiasm within the industry to educate the motoring public on trucking's ... Continue reading
UAE Gas Sensors Market - Growing Incorporation of Gas Sensors in Automobiles - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UAE Gas Sensors Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts (2015-2020)" report to their offering. The UAE gas sensors market is expected to increase to $0.062 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 5.29% over the period 2015-2020. The proliferation of handheld devices has ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 25, 2016 -- According to market research "Global Electric Bus Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2025 - Industry Insights by Technology (Series Parallel Hybrid Bus, Series Hybrid Bus, Parallel Hybrid Bus, Pure Electric Bus)" published by P&S Market Research, the global electric ... Continue reading
Toyota And Uber To Cooperate In Ride Sharing Opportunities
Toyota City, Japan, May 24, 2016 -- Toyota Motor Corporation, an automotive company aiming for safer, more efficient and convenient mobility, and Uber, a technology platform that is evolving the way the world moves, are announcing a partnership. The companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exp ... Continue reading
Europe Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Europe Automotive Biometric Access System Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. High end protection, quick processing and easy tracking in the automotive sector are some of the major drivers for the European automotive biometric access system ma ... Continue reading
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Life360 Introduces Driving Safety Features, Delivering Peace of Mind When Families are on the Road
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 -- Life360, the leading Family Network downloaded by more than 55 million families to stay connected with loved ones throughout the day, announced today the addition of driving safety features within its app. Life360 Driver Protect, a new subscription offering including comprehensive driving ... Continue reading
TransDigm Group Announces Proposed Private Offering of $950 Million Senior Subordinated Notes
CLEVELAND, May 25, 2016 -- TransDigm Group Incorporated ("TransDigm Group") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc. (the "Company"), is planning, subject to market and other conditions, to offer $950 million aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the "Notes") in a pri ... Continue reading
Students’ Concept for Mobility App for the Blind Wins National Challenge from Toyota and Net Impact
PLANO, TexasâImagine an average commute. Perhaps you wait for a bus, walk through crowded streets and ride an elevator up to your office. Now, imagine doing it without being able to see clearly or even at all. A team of students did just that and came up with an idea for a solution that won first prize in the Next ... Continue reading
Software Complaints and Recalls Threaten Trust In Automotive Technology +VIDEO
DETROIT, May 24, 2016 -- Consumer complaints about vehicle software have been growing steadily over the past several years, and 2016 is already on pace with the record-setting level of 2015, according to data collected by J.D. Power through its SafetyIQ program and released today. So far in 2016, consumers have filed 2 ... Continue reading
Mercurial Career Being Honored In MSHFA Historic Category (Note: This is the first in a series of press releases on the 2016 inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The 28th Annual Induction Ceremony Presented by Bridgestone will be held June 29 in Daytona Beach, Florida.) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2 ... Continue reading
Auto Loans are Gaining Popularity Among Millennials
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2016 -- Millennials in Memphis, Milwaukee and St. Louis are seeking auto loans more often than their counterparts in any of the nation's top 50 cities, according to a new study by LendingTree®, the nation's leading online loan marketplace. They're at the forefront of a growing nationwide trend ... Continue reading
Criminals Training Children - Who Are Children Learning to Drive With?
LONDON, May 24, 2016 -- A recent study by online insurance comparison site, Quotiva.co.uk sampled over 5,500 driver trainer applications over a one year period. They found that over 7% of applicants admitted to a previous conviction. "While the statistics are limiting in the sense that they don't break down the type of ... Continue reading
Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. The increasing demand for luxury vehicles in this region has enhanced the demand for biometric access systems installed in the vehicles. The technologically ad ... Continue reading
Empire Aviation Group Enhances Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Services With Honeywell Technologies
GENEVA, May 25, 2016 -- Honeywell signed an agreement with Empire Aviation Group to provide its full suite of GoDirect connectivity services and products for the cabin and cockpit. The technologies, developed by Honeywell's recent acquisition, Satcom1, will be installed on the entire fleet of aircraft managed by Empire ... Continue reading
Magna Announces New Aluminum casting facility in the UK
Production supporting JLR expected to start in 2018 SAILAUF, Germany, May 25, 2016 - Magna International Inc. today announced it will build a new world-class aluminum casting facility in Telford, United Kingdom, to support Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading vehicle manufacturer. (PHOTO: http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr ... Continue reading
Outstanding Park First Figures Welcomed by Trusted Investment Partner
MANCHESTER, England, May 25, 2016 -- Investors now in their third year with Park First ─ the UK's leading provider of secure off-airport car parking ─ are receiving their predicted 10% return on investment. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160524/806503 ) That is the standout figure among impressive new ... Continue reading
Smart Parking System Market to Reach $368.7 Million by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 -- The global smart parking system market size is expected to reach USD 368.7 million by 2024 according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable government initiatives and increasing public sector funding will favor the growth and adoption of smart parking system for the forecas ... Continue reading
Landmark Lotus Elise receives Autocar Readers' Champion Award
[cid:image001.jpg@01D19F1F.2B14EFD0] MEDIA INFORMATION 25 May 2016 Landmark Lotus Elise receives Autocar Readers' Champion Award · Lotus Elise crowned Champion as tens of thousands vote · Award marks anniversary year of original Elise's launch · New Lotus Elise Sport starts from just £29,900 · Trophy will be on di ... Continue reading
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