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FedEx to Send a Record 174 Drivers to National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx to Send a Record 174 Drivers to National Truck Driving Championships

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—FedEx Corp. operating companies will send 174 drivers from each of the 50 states to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis August 9-13. This is the largest number of drivers that FedEx has ever sent to the national competition. Each FedEx driver earned the right to c ... Continue reading

July Sales Expected to Get the Second Half of 2016 off to a Fast Start, Forecasts Edmunds.com

July Sales Expected to Get the Second Half of 2016 off to a Fast Start, Forecasts Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,519,576 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in July for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.8 million. This reflects a 0.7 percent increase from June 2016, and a 0.8 perc ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA REVIEW +VIDEO

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Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Dipped as Auto Production Eased

Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Dipped as Auto Production Eased

DALLAS, July 27, 2016 -- Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index was down 0.6 percentage points in May to a level of 128.3. May's reading is 54 points, or 73 percent, above the index cyclical low of 74.0. The index averaged 123.7 points for all of 2015, five and four-fifths points above the index average for 2 ... Continue reading

Actuator Systems Market in Aviation Worth 1090.9 Million USD by 2021

Actuator Systems Market in Aviation Worth 1090.9 Million USD by 2021

PUNE, India, July 27, 2016 -- The report "Actuator Systems Market in Aviation by Product (Electric, Electrohydraulic, Electromechanical, Electrohydrostatic), Application (Flight Control System, Landing Gear, Auxiliary Control), Aircraft Type, End User and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarket ... Continue reading

IDTechEx Research Announces New Report on 3D Printing Markets

IDTechEx Research Announces New Report on 3D Printing Markets

BOSTON, July 27, 2016 -- IDTechEx Research, a leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technology announces the availability of a new report, 3D Printing 2016-2026: Technologies, Markets, Players.      (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140310/673848 )   ... Continue reading

The Changing Nature of Space Exploration

The Changing Nature of Space Exploration

DALLAS, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the summer edition of Issues in Science and Technology is the changing landscape of space policy. Bhavya Lal, a researcher at Washington, DC's Science and Technology Policy Institute, explores how more countries and private companies are becoming active in space. The ... Continue reading

FIAT Club America Brings 33rd Annual FIAT FreakOut to Auburn Hills on Friday, July 29

FIAT Club America Brings 33rd Annual FIAT FreakOut to Auburn Hills on Friday, July 29

WHO: FIAT Club America and the FIAT Brand North America WHAT: The FIAT FreakOut brings together owners and the largest collection of FIAT automobiles in North America to exhibit Italian cars, old and new, swap stories, share tips and share the passion for their automobiles. Static vehicles on display to include: All-ne ... Continue reading

Keeping Your 'Car Cool' During the Dog Days of Summer

Keeping Your 'Car Cool' During the Dog Days of Summer

WAYNE, N.J., July 27, 2016 -- Summer is off to a hot start, and there's a long, hot road ahead for drivers. The extreme heat is intensified inside your car as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that temperatures of 80 to 100 degrees can cause the temperature inside a parked car to reach a stifling 13 ... Continue reading

Norfolk Southern reports second-quarter 2016 results

Norfolk Southern reports second-quarter 2016 results

NORFOLK, Va., July 27, 2016 -- Second-quarter 2016 results Diluted earnings per share were $1.36. Operating ratio improved to 68.6 percent, reflecting an 11 percent reduction in operating expenses coupled with a 10 percent decline in operating revenues. Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported financial results for ... Continue reading

Adaptive Reuse: U-Haul Giving Facelift to 104-year-old Rawleigh Building in Memphis

Adaptive Reuse: U-Haul Giving Facelift to 104-year-old Rawleigh Building in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 27, 2016 -- Progress is being made as U-Haul works toward offering a full line of moving and self-storage products to South Bluffs and downtown Memphis residents thanks to the acquisition and adaptive reuse of the 104-year-old Rawleigh Building. U-Haul Moving & Storage of South Bluffs at 137 W. Il ... Continue reading

Aviation Cyber Security Market Forecast 2016-2026

Aviation Cyber Security Market Forecast 2016-2026

LONDON, July 27, 2016 -- Forecasts For Air Traffic Management Systems (ATM), Airline / Aircraft Systems, Airline Departure Control Systems, Commercial & Operational Airline Management Systems, Avionics, Aircraft Communications Networks, Airport Systems & Facilities, Computer Reservation System (CRS) / Global Distributi ... Continue reading

Camera Inspired from Biology, Saves Lives and Combats Dangerous Driving

Camera Inspired from Biology, Saves Lives and Combats Dangerous Driving

ATLANTA, July 27, 2016 -- Vairdo Inc has gathered some impressive client names recently - namely Google X and Georgia Tech, among others – and is now working along with Georgia Tech on patented driver safety technologies. Vairdo Inc. has been working on a new biologically modeled safety camera for drivers of all ages ... Continue reading

DragonPass Announces Strategic Asia-Pacific Hub in Singapore

DragonPass Announces Strategic Asia-Pacific Hub in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 27, 2016 -- DragonPass, one of the world's leading providers of travel benefits and services, has officially opened its Singapore office as it continues to rapidly extend its global expansion. Singapore will serve as the operational hub for DragonPass's Asian business development outside of China, and t ... Continue reading

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Florida

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Florida

CHICAGO, IL, July 27, 2016 /CNW/ - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group" or "Boyd") today announced the July 22, 2016 opening of a collision repair center in Titusville, Florida. The center previously operated as Freddy Curtis Body Shop. Titusville is located about 50 miles east of Orlando on Florida's "Space Coast." " ... Continue reading

John Force, Tony Schumacher, Allen Johnson, Andrew Hines, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Danny Pomponio III, RaceDayScore, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

John Force, Tony Schumacher, Allen Johnson, Andrew Hines, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Danny Pomponio III, RaceDayScore, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

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Lockheed Martin Supports Rapid Installation of Long-Range Sensor on U.S. Navy Vessel for NATO Mission

Lockheed Martin Supports Rapid Installation of Long-Range Sensor on U.S. Navy Vessel for NATO Mission

ORLANDO, Fla., July 27, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin recently supported a request from the U.S. Navy to rapidly outfit a Gyrocam® first-generation Vehicle Optical Sensor System (VOSS I) on USNS Grapple, a rescue and salvage ship supporting NATO security missions in the Aegean Sea. The VOSS I features commercial off-the-sh ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil's Richie Crampton excited to race in Toyota Sonoma Nationals

Lucas Oil's Richie Crampton excited to race in Toyota Sonoma Nationals

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NCFI Adopts Honeywell's Low-Global-Warming Material For Integral Skin Polyurethane Foam Systems

NCFI Adopts Honeywell's Low-Global-Warming Material For Integral Skin Polyurethane Foam Systems

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., July 27, 2016 -- Honeywell announced today that NCFI Polyurethanes, a leader in sustainable polyurethane products, has begun using Honeywell's new low-global-warming material in foam used in applications ranging from office furniture to molded seat pads to shoe soles. NCFI is using Honeywell's Sol ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Kicks Off Seventh Annual Fundraising Campaign to Benefit St. Christopher Fund

TravelCenters of America Kicks Off Seventh Annual Fundraising Campaign to Benefit St. Christopher Fund

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, will launch its annual campaign on August 1, in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), a non-profit organization that helps truck drivers suffering from ... Continue reading

Trinseo Publishes Annual Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Trinseo Publishes Annual Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report

According to the report, Trinseo has continued its trend of reducing its environmental footprint. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? According to the report, Trinseo has continued its trend of reducing its environmental footprint. (Graphic: Busines ... Continue reading

Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area

Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2016 -- Virgin America, the California-based airline reinventing flying, today announced an expansion of service at Newark International Airport (EWR) to a total of four daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as of Nove ... Continue reading

Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry 2015-2022 - Research and Markets

Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry 2015-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry, 2015-2022" report to their offering. This groundbreaking study details the impact of global trade policies, both old and new, on the automotive industry as a whole. It first highlights ... Continue reading

Altair Collaborates with Ferrari to Develop 'Next Generation' Vehicle Platform

Altair Collaborates with Ferrari to Develop 'Next Generation' Vehicle Platform

TROY, Mich., July 27, 2016 -- Altair has collaborated with luxury sports car maker, Ferrari, to design and engineer the company's 'Next Generation' vehicle platform which will be the basis of several new flagship vehicle derivatives. The announcement signifies the strong and mutually beneficial relationship that the tw ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz First Fully Electric Truck

Mercedes-Benz First Fully Electric Truck

STUTTGART, Germany, July 27, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck enables fully electric transport for the first time ever with an admissible total weight of 26 tonnes Ranges of up to 200 kilometres, load capacity comparable with diesel drive Series production for urban short-radius distribution conceivable at the beginn ... Continue reading

Ford, MIT Project Measure Pedestrian Traffic,Predict Demand for On-Demand Electric Shuttles

Ford, MIT Project Measure Pedestrian Traffic,Predict Demand for On-Demand Electric Shuttles

Ford Motor Company and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are collaborating on a new research project that measures how pedestrians move in urban areas to improve certain public transportation services, such as ride-hailing and point-to-point shuttles services. Above, ... Continue reading

Safety Features Score Big, Boosting New-Vehicle Appeal

Safety Features Score Big, Boosting New-Vehicle Appeal

DETROIT, July 27, 2016 -- Popular driver-assist technologies help make vehicles considerably more appealing to their owners, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The study finds that new vehicles equipped with safety features such as blind s ... Continue reading

Car Harmony Introduces First-Ever Self-Financing Tool for Car Buyers

Car Harmony Introduces First-Ever Self-Financing Tool for Car Buyers

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8 FTA Low-No Grant Winners To Purchase 35 Proterra Electric Transit Buses

8 FTA Low-No Grant Winners To Purchase 35 Proterra Electric Transit Buses

BURLINGAME, Calif., July 27, 2016 -- Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today announced that eight new and existing customers have won Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Grants. The 2016 Low-No grant winners will use their funds, a total of $2 ... Continue reading

Angie Smith anxious to ride her Victory Motorcycle into California's biker paradise

Angie Smith anxious to ride her Victory Motorcycle into California's biker paradise

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Boeing Reports Second-Quarter Results

Boeing Reports Second-Quarter Results

CHICAGO, July 27, 2016 -- Revenue increased to $24.8 billion on strong commercial deliveries and services growth Loss of $0.37 per share (GAAP) and core (non-GAAP)* loss of $0.44 per share reflect $3.23 per share impact related to previously announced 787 R&D reclassification and 747 & Tanker charges Strong operating ... Continue reading

Chauffeur Jan-Willem Homan is Dé Gouden Ridder van de Weg 2016

Chauffeur Jan-Willem Homan is Dé Gouden Ridder van de Weg 2016

SOEST, 27 juli 2016 /ANP Pers Support/ -- Jan-Willem Homan is uitgeroepen tot Dé Gouden Ridder van de Weg 2016. De 33-jarige chauffeur van Ben Becker Internationaal Transportbedrijf B.V. werd vanochtend door Arjan Bos, CEO van TVM verzekeringen, verrast met deze titel. Het is een prestigieuze onderscheiding die jaarli ... Continue reading

Connected Car Market to Grow at 31% CAGR to 2020 Driven by Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving

Connected Car Market to Grow at 31% CAGR to 2020 Driven by Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving

PUNE, India, July 27, 2016 -- The newly published report on connected car market titled "The Connected Car Ecosystem: 2016 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts", says the use of telematics is already widespread with the growing adoption of applications such as fleet management, emergency calling, ... Continue reading

DFNDR Armor Selects Honeywell Spectra® Material for New Military and Law Enforcement Body Armor

DFNDR Armor Selects Honeywell Spectra® Material for New Military and Law Enforcement Body Armor

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., July 27, 2016 -- Honeywell announced today that DFNDR Armor, a leading engineer of U.S.-made advanced body armor systems, is using Honeywell Spectra Shield® ballistic composite materials to create one of the lightest, most high-protection lines of body armor plates available today. DFNDR Armor is ... Continue reading

Elbit Systems Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Results Release for August 16, 2016

Elbit Systems Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Results Release for August 16, 2016

HAIFA, Israel, July 27, 2016 -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it will be releasing its second quarter 2016 financial results on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The Company will also be hosting a conference call later the same day, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 9:00am Eastern ... Continue reading

Elio Motors Legislative Update: 41 States Now Have Autocycle Definition or Motorcycle License Exemption for Enclosed Three-Wheel Vehicles

Elio Motors Legislative Update: 41 States Now Have Autocycle Definition or Motorcycle License Exemption for Enclosed Three-Wheel Vehicles

PHOENIX, July 27, 2016 -- Elio Motors (OTCQX:ELIO), today announced that 41 states now provide exemptions for motorcycle licenses or have enacted legislation creating a new class of vehicle – the autocycle -- for enclosed three-wheel vehicles. Elio Motors, which is slated to launch an enclosed, three-wheel vehicle wi ... Continue reading

FCA Reports Second Quarter Adjusted EBIT of €1.6 Billion, Up 16%, with Group Margin of 5.8%, Up 90 bps; Adjusted Net Profit of €0.7 Billion, Up 91% and Net Profit of €0.3 Billion, Up 25%. Net Industrial Debt Reduced to €5.5 Billion. Full Year Guidan

FCA Reports Second Quarter Adjusted EBIT of €1.6 Billion, Up 16%, with Group Margin of 5.8%, Up 90 bps; Adjusted Net Profit of €0.7 Billion, Up 91% and Net Profit of €0.3 Billion, Up 25%. Net Industrial Debt Reduced to €5.5 Billion. Full Year Guidan

LONDON, July 27, 2016 -- Worldwide consolidated shipments of 1,175 thousand units, down 1% driven by APAC due to transition to local Jeep production in China. Worldwide combined shipments (including JVs) were 1,233 thousand units, up 1%, LATAM reduction more than offset by EMEA increase Net revenues of €27.9 billion, ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results Date(s): 27-Jul-2016 7:32 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are unab ... Continue reading

Fortune 100 Companies Discover Value in Advanced Hydrogen-Based Alternative Fuels for Metal Cutting & Other Industrial Uses

Fortune 100 Companies Discover Value in Advanced Hydrogen-Based Alternative Fuels for Metal Cutting & Other Industrial Uses

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida, July 27, 2016 -- The R&D and latest advancements of alternative hydrogen fuels has lead to the growth of more efficient industrial gases for metal cutting, welding and many other industrial & commercial applications & uses of hydrogen and other liquid waste materials.  Top companies in the util ... Continue reading

Fortune 100 Global Auto Company Converts Mid-west Factory to MagneGas2® as Exclusive Metal Working Fuel

Fortune 100 Global Auto Company Converts Mid-west Factory to MagneGas2® as Exclusive Metal Working Fuel

TAMPA, Florida, July 27, 2016 -- MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (MNGA) a leading technology company that counts among its inventions a patented process that converts renewable and liquid waste into MagneGas2® fuel, announced today that a global auto manufacturing company based in the mid-western Un ... Continue reading

FROM RAC Motoring Services, Royal Automobile Club & HERO Events

FROM RAC Motoring Services, Royal Automobile Club & HERO Events

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Garmin Reports Second Quarter Revenue and EPS Growth; Raises Guidance

Garmin Reports Second Quarter Revenue and EPS Growth; Raises Guidance

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland—Garmin Ltd. today announced results for the second quarter ended June 25, 2016. Highlights for the second quarter 2016 include: Total revenue of $812 million, growing 5% over the prior year, with fitness, outdoor, marine and aviation collectively growing 20% over the year ago quarter and con ... Continue reading

GEICO names Rick Hoagland vice president of New York operations

GEICO names Rick Hoagland vice president of New York operations

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General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Results

General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Results

FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 27, 2016 -- Record-setting operating performance: Operating margin of 14%, a 30 basis-point improvement Diluted earnings per share of $2.44, up 7.5% Return on sales of 9.9% Seventh consecutive quarter with operating earnings of more than one billion dollars EPS guidance increased from $9.20 to $ ... Continue reading

Get Revved Up to Grill with Weber's New Harley-Davidson® Gas Grill

Get Revved Up to Grill with Weber's New Harley-Davidson® Gas Grill

PALATINE, Ill., July 27, 2016 -- Harley-Davidson® motorcycle loyalists live by the mantra "enjoy the ride." And now they can enjoy the grill too. For the first time, Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the company that ignited the backyard grilling revolution more than 60 years ago, is releasing a special edition of their pop ... Continue reading

Global Energy Capacity for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries is Expected to Reach 6.5 GWh Annually in 2025, According to Navigant Research

Global Energy Capacity for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries is Expected to Reach 6.5 GWh Annually in 2025, According to Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.—A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for next-generation advanced batteries in the transportation and grid-tied stationary energy storage sectors, with forecasts for capacity by region, chemistry, and revenue, through 2025. Several new battery chemistries are projected to ente ... Continue reading

Goodyear Reports Second Quarter, First Half Results

Goodyear Reports Second Quarter, First Half Results

AKRON, Ohio, July 27, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  today reported results for the second quarter and first half of 2016. "We delivered higher volumes and solid earnings in the quarter, achieving operating margins above 11 percent in all three business units," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief e ... Continue reading

Grab your security blanket and pack your cape! The Summer issue of American Road® magazine is here to save the day!

Grab your security blanket and pack your cape! The Summer issue of American Road® magazine is here to save the day!

DETROIT, July 27, 2016 -- Comic strip heroes are where you find them. And not all of them are caped. Consider the wholesome wisdom that readers have found in Charles Schulz's Peanuts—or the surprisingly spiritual inspiration they've gleaned from Johnny Hart's B.C. When we need a pick-me-up, a morale boost, a fast dis ... Continue reading

LILEE Systems and WeDriveU Team Up to Improve Productivity for Corporate Commuters with Superior Onboard Wi-Fi

LILEE Systems and WeDriveU Team Up to Improve Productivity for Corporate Commuters with Superior Onboard Wi-Fi

SAN JOSE, Calif.—LILEE Systems, the leading provider of advanced industrial IoT and wireless communication solutions and services for the transportation industry, announced today that WeDriveU, the leader in corporate transportation solutions, has integrated LILEE Systems’ passenger Wi-Fi solution within its Commut ... Continue reading

Marine Products Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Marine Products Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

ATLANTA, July 27, 2016 -- Marine Products Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share payable September 9, 2016 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2016.  Marine Products Corporation designs, manufactures and ... Continue reading

Marine Products Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Marine Products Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

ATLANTA, July 27, 2016 -- Marine Products Corporation announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.  Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under two brand names: Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral's sterndrive models include H2O Sport and Ski & Fish Boats, SSi and SSX Sportb ... Continue reading

Mark-it Express Achieves Crain's 2016 Chicago Fast 50

Mark-it Express Achieves Crain's 2016 Chicago Fast 50

CHICAGO, July 27, 2016 -- Mark-it Express, a logistics management company, has been named to Crain's 2016 Chicago Fast 50 list. Crain's list recognizes Chicago-based businesses, both public and private, that sustained remarkable and verifiable revenue gains over a five-year period. Mark-it Express is one of only four t ... Continue reading

Mattia Binotto New Chief Technical Officer at Scuderia Ferrari

Mattia Binotto New Chief Technical Officer at Scuderia Ferrari

MARANELLO, Italy, July 27, 2016 -- Ferrari N.V. ("Ferrari") announces that after three years of working together, Scuderia Ferrari and James Allison jointly decided to part ways. Maurizio Arrivabene, Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari, commented as follows: "The Team would like to thank James for his commitment and sac ... Continue reading

Maxwell Technologies Delivers Regenerative Braking Energy Storage for Beijing Subway System

Maxwell Technologies Delivers Regenerative Braking Energy Storage for Beijing Subway System

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2016 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. , a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power delivery solutions, today announced its ultracapacitors are used for regenerative braking energy storage in the Beijing subway system. As part of the strategic partnership with ... Continue reading

National Truck Protection Acquired by Kinderhook Industries

National Truck Protection Acquired by Kinderhook Industries

CRANFORD, N.J.—National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP), North America’s leading independent provider of extended service contracts to the trucking industry, announces the acquisition of the company by Kinderhook Industries, LLC. (Kinderhook). Based in New York City, Kinderhook makes investments in industry leading com ... Continue reading

New products and Ideas on Gears, Bearings, Belting & Motion Control Products

New products and Ideas on Gears, Bearings, Belting & Motion Control Products

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ON Semiconductor Introduces Automotive Power Integrated Module Solution for Next Generation Automotive BLDC Systems

ON Semiconductor Introduces Automotive Power Integrated Module Solution for Next Generation Automotive BLDC Systems

PHOENIX—ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficiency innovations, has further expanded its portfolio of automotive Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) with the introduction of the STK984-190-E. Optimized for driving 3-phase brushless DC motors in modern automotive applications, this module contains six 40 V, 30 A MOSFETs ... Continue reading

Parkopedia to Provide Parking Services to Apple Globally

Parkopedia to Provide Parking Services to Apple Globally

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2016 --   Markets covered include North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Parkopedia offers detailed information on more than 40 million parking spaces in 75 countries. Parkopedia®, the world's leading parking services provider with more than 40 million parking spots listed, today announced ... Continue reading

Parkopedia to Provide Parking Services to Apple Globally

Parkopedia to Provide Parking Services to Apple Globally

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2016 --   Markets covered include North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Parkopedia offers detailed information on more than 40 million parking spaces in 75 countries. Parkopedia®, the world's leading parking services provider with more than 40 million parking spots listed, today announced ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 27, 2016 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international transportation services company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the cash dividend to $0.28 per share for the second quarter of 2016.  "We are pleased to offer our shareholders another in ... Continue reading

Plymouth Rock Assurance and the New England Patriots Announce Official Auto Insurance Program Benefiting Patriots Fans

Plymouth Rock Assurance and the New England Patriots Announce Official Auto Insurance Program Benefiting Patriots Fans

BOSTON—Plymouth Rock Assurance and the New England Patriots have teamed up to launch an official auto insurance program for Patriots fans. Plymouth Rock Assurance customers will enjoy special benefits, including access to Patriots behind-the-scenes tours, special event invitations, home game ticket opportunities and ... Continue reading

Polaris® Unveils First Off-Road Vehicle to Feature RIDE COMMAND™

Polaris® Unveils First Off-Road Vehicle to Feature RIDE COMMAND™

Polaris today unveiled RIDE COMMAND, a new concept designed to revolutionize the off-road experience. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail MINNEAPOLIS—Polaris Industries Inc. , a global powersports leader, today unveiled RIDE COMMAND, a new concept designed to revolutionize the off-road experience ... Continue reading

Raytheon launches NSA-certified, next-generation Ethernet encryption system

Raytheon launches NSA-certified, next-generation Ethernet encryption system

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 27, 2016 -- The National Security Agency has certified Raytheon Company's KG-350 Ethernet encryption system to protect network communications for sensitive information up to Top Secret/SCI classification. The Type 1 certification gives Raytheon authorization to sell the groundbreaking KG-350 en ... Continue reading

Richie Crampton photos from Denver

Richie Crampton photos from Denver

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ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RV

ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RV

ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RVYORBA LINDA, CA (July 27, 2016) ---- Robert Hight, 2009 NHRA Funny Car champion and multiple time winner of Western Swing races, will be cruising to the Toyota Somona Nationals and the ProtectTheHarvest.com Northwest Nationals in Seattle behind ... Continue reading

Shirley Muldowney has memorable return to Denver with Shirley's Kids recipient

Shirley Muldowney has memorable return to Denver with Shirley's Kids recipient

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Sound Off, Actor's Roadrunner, Double-duty GT

Sound Off, Actor's Roadrunner, Double-duty GT

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SpotHero Plans West Coast Expansion, Hiring Parking Industry Veteran Nate Phillips as West Coast GM

SpotHero Plans West Coast Expansion, Hiring Parking Industry Veteran Nate Phillips as West Coast GM

CHICAGO—Today parking reservation service SpotHero announced that Nate Phillips has joined the company as West Coast General Manager. Phillips has spent over 16 years in the parking industry and will help SpotHero grow its presence on the West Coast and position as the leading parking reservation service. “SpotHero ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Superior Industries Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Superior Industries International, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in North America, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2016. Don Stebbins, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our stron ... Continue reading

Teamsters National Committee Reaches Tentative Carhaul Agreement

Teamsters National Committee Reaches Tentative Carhaul Agreement

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Teamsters National Automobile Transporters Industry Negotiating Committee (TNATINC) has reached a tentative national Carhaul agreement with the National Automobile Transporters Labor Division (NATLD), the multi-employer collective bargaining association represen ... Continue reading

The Lubricant Market in South Africa is Expected to Reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2020: Ken Research

The Lubricant Market in South Africa is Expected to Reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2020: Ken Research

GURGAON, India, July 27, 2016 -- - Future Growth of South Africa Lubricant Market is Expected to be Led by Inclining Vehicle Sales and Growing Mining and Manufacturing Sector   - Engen, Shell, BP/Castrol, Chevron and Total Lubricants are the Biggest Players in the Market   - Gauteng, The Western Cape and KwaZulu Na ... Continue reading

Train Seat Market Worth 1,047.7 Million USD by 2022

Train Seat Market Worth 1,047.7 Million USD by 2022

PUNE, India, July 27, 2016 -- The report "Train Seat Market by Train Type (High Speed, Passenger, Light, Tram, Monorail), Seat Type (Regular, Recliner, Folding, Dining, Smart), Rail Car Type (Overland, Subway, Long Distance) - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global market is projected to g ... Continue reading

Valvoline™ 'Collector's Cup' Video Series Featuring Expert Picker Frank Fritz Now Available Online

Valvoline™ 'Collector's Cup' Video Series Featuring Expert Picker Frank Fritz Now Available Online

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 27, 2016 -- Valvoline™ – the petroleum industry's first U.S. trademarked motor oil brand now celebrating its 150th anniversary – announced today that its full, six-part "Valvolina: The Collector's Cup with Frank Fritz" video series is now available for viewing at Team.Valvoline.com. The serie ... Continue reading

Hagerty Launches New Vehicle Rating To Track Individual Market Performance

Hagerty Launches New Vehicle Rating To Track Individual Market Performance

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 27, 2016 -- Hagerty announces the first ever collector vehicle rating system known as the Hagerty Vehicle Rating, which measures a specific vehicle's performance relative to the rest of the overall market. This is the latest addition to the suite of Hagerty Valuation Tools designed to empower ... Continue reading

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