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The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 - Agile, Versatile, Electrifying:

The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 - Agile, Versatile, Electrifying:

Characteristic MINI driving fun is now available in fascinating, sustainable form. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is the first model of the British premium brand in which a plug-in hybrid drive provides the option of mobility that is purely electric and therefore emissions-free, in addition to offering the thrill ... Continue reading

2017 MINI Countryman - Biggest Most Versatile MINI Yet

2017 MINI Countryman - Biggest Most Versatile MINI Yet

As the new generation of the MINI Countryman sees its premiere, the tradition-steeped British brand continues its advance into the premium compact segment. The new MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model in the brand’s 57-year history. ... Continue reading

Dutch VDL Nedcar Plant To Build Mini Countryman

Dutch VDL Nedcar Plant To Build Mini Countryman

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Record-breaking 4,404 Teams Registered to Compete in CyberPatriot IX, Sparking 30% Growth since Last Season

Record-breaking 4,404 Teams Registered to Compete in CyberPatriot IX, Sparking 30% Growth since Last Season

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association (AFA) today announced that its CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition has registered more than 4,400 teams to compete in the 2016-2017 season, marking an impressive 30% growth from last year.  Teams registered represent a ... Continue reading

Behind the Wheel: How New Holland Agriculture helps make a great glass of wine

Behind the Wheel: How New Holland Agriculture helps make a great glass of wine

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2016 -- As any sommelier will tell you, a good glass of wine is no small feat. ... Continue reading

Automotive Lubricants Market in Nigeria and South Africa Receives a Boost

Automotive Lubricants Market in Nigeria and South Africa Receives a Boost

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Nigeria and South Africa rely heavily on imported raw materials for automotive lubricants. ... Continue reading

Axalta Releases Third Quarter 2016 Results

Axalta Releases Third Quarter 2016 Results

PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (“Axalta”), a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. ... Continue reading

Behind the Wheel: How New Holland Agriculture helps make a great glass of wine

Behind the Wheel: How New Holland Agriculture helps make a great glass of wine

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2016 -- As any sommelier will tell you, a good glass of wine is no small feat. ... Continue reading

BMW India and Ola Redefine the Future of On-demand Luxury Mobility in India

BMW India and Ola Redefine the Future of On-demand Luxury Mobility in India

MUMBAI, October 27, 2016 -- BMW India and Ola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a strategic association that will redefine the on-demand mobility market in India. BMW is now the 'Lux Category Partner' for Ola - India's most popular mobile technology app for transportation. ... Continue reading

Ford Delivers Third Quarter $1.0B Net Income; $1.4B Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit

Ford Delivers Third Quarter $1.0B Net Income; $1.4B Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit

PDF ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? PDF Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today reported its 2016 third quarter financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release and visit http://www.shareholder.ford.com to view the slide presentation and ... Continue reading

Introducing Oceanwide Plaza: Downtown Los Angeles' Newest Residential, Shopping And Entertainment Destination And Future Home Of The New Park Hyatt Los Angeles Hotel

Introducing Oceanwide Plaza: Downtown Los Angeles' Newest Residential, Shopping And Entertainment Destination And Future Home Of The New Park Hyatt Los Angeles Hotel

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Oceanwide Plaza, the first North American development by prominent international developer Oceanwide Holdings, is set to become one of the most significant mixed-use developments in the history of downtown Los Angeles. ... Continue reading

Limited Edition. Unlimited Exhilaration: The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition, Exclusively Available for Booking on Amazon

Limited Edition. Unlimited Exhilaration: The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition, Exclusively Available for Booking on Amazon

GURGAON, India, October 27, 2016 -- The Fastest, Loudest and Most Powerful MINI Available in India   The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition launched exclusively on Amazon, establishing MINI as the first premium automotive brand in India to offer a limited edition product for booking on an online sales channel. The MINI Coo ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Superior Industries International, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for light vehicles in North America, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 25th, 2016. Don Stebbins, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are encouraged by anothe ... Continue reading

WEX Inc. and ExxonMobil Extend North American Fleet Card Contract for 10 More Years

WEX Inc. and ExxonMobil Extend North American Fleet Card Contract for 10 More Years

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—WEX Inc. , a global provider of industry-leading corporate payments solutions, today announced a ten-year extension of its North American fleet card contract with Exxon Mobil Corporation and Imperial Oil, whose managing partner is Imperial Oil Limited . Under the agreement, WEX will continue to ... Continue reading

WEX Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

WEX Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—WEX Inc. , a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results Total revenue for the third quarter of 2016 increased 27.3% to $287.8 million from $226.1 million for the third quart ... Continue reading

Winter sport sponsorship by LIQUI MOLY worth millions

Winter sport sponsorship by LIQUI MOLY worth millions

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Worst Roads 2016: More than $15 million invested

Worst Roads 2016: More than $15 million invested

QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - After the 14,000 reports received during the 2016 edition of CAA-Quebec's Worst Roads campaign, millions of dollars in investments have been announced for these various stretches of thoroughfare, further testifying to the real needs expressed by users. ... Continue reading

7 Hacks For the Perfect Road Trip

7 Hacks For the Perfect Road Trip

Hi Carey, Feel free to use the below informative article, and please let me know if I can provide anything further or schedule an interview. Thanks! ~Molly Molly Jacobson mjacobson@blitzify.com 844-254-8943, Ext. ... Continue reading

All-new Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

All-new Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the all-new Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public Nov. ... Continue reading

Autoliv: Financial Report July - September 2016

Autoliv: Financial Report July - September 2016

STOCKHOLM—Regulatory News: For the three-month period ended September 30, 2016, Autoliv, Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – reported consolidated sales of $2,461 million. Quarterly organic sales* grew by 6.1%. The operating margin was 7.8% and the adjusted operating margin* w ... Continue reading

Axalta Unveils New Brand Identity for its Imron Polyurethane line of coatings for Commercial Vehicles in China

Axalta Unveils New Brand Identity for its Imron Polyurethane line of coatings for Commercial Vehicles in China

SHANGHAI—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has introduced a new logo and brand identity for its iconic Imron® brand of polyurethane coatings and sustainable Imron solutions that are available to China’s commercial vehicle manufacturers. More than 80 leading commercia ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Urges Canadians to Prepare Now for Winter Driving Season

Bridgestone Urges Canadians to Prepare Now for Winter Driving Season

Installing winter tires is the first step to ensuring road-readiness NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2016 -- With temperatures dropping and winter weather officially underway across Canada, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is reminding Canadian drivers to select the right set of winter tires and make installation arrangem ... Continue reading

DENSO announced as corporate sponsor of Detroit-based NextEnergy venture services program

DENSO announced as corporate sponsor of Detroit-based NextEnergy venture services program

DETROIT, Oct. 27, 2016 -- NextEnergy, one of the nation's leading accelerators of advanced technologies, is partnering with global automotive supplier DENSO in an effort to accelerate the implementation and commercialization of advanced mobility and smart city technologies. ... Continue reading

DYLAN TAVELLA LOOKS TO TURN SARNO ADVERSITY INTO LAS VEGAS GLORY

DYLAN TAVELLA LOOKS TO TURN SARNO ADVERSITY INTO LAS VEGAS GLORY

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First Data to Be Featured On No. 1 Credit One Bank Chevrolet SS at Martinsville Speedway

First Data to Be Featured On No. 1 Credit One Bank Chevrolet SS at Martinsville Speedway

https://www.firstdata.com/en_us/about-first-data/media/press-releases/10_27_16.html First Data to Be Featured On No. 1 Credit One Bank Chevrolet SS at Martinsville Speedway Leader in global commerce to partner with Credit One Bank at Martinsville NASCAR race Will also honor a veteran business owner ahead of Veteran's D ... Continue reading

Freudenberg-NOK's Johnson Discusses Advanced Off-highway Emission Strategies

Freudenberg-NOK's Johnson Discusses Advanced Off-highway Emission Strategies

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 27, 2016 -- To satisfy the future emission reduction demands of the off-highway industry, wider application of existing technologies and the development of innovative, new, cost-effective technologies is required. ... Continue reading

Musi Powers Franklin to PDRA Pro Nitrous Championship and ET Record

Musi Powers Franklin to PDRA Pro Nitrous Championship and ET Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT INFORMATION: Mike Carpenter MVCarpenter, Inc. (704) 737-2299 mike@mvcarpenter.com <mailto:mike@mvcarpenter.com> Musi Powers Franklin to PDRA Pro Nitrous Championship and ET Record (October 27, 2016) MOORESVILLE, NC — After settling for runner-up in the championship standings at the ... Continue reading

Press Release: Key Sponsors of PLM Road Map for the Aerospace & Defense Industry and PDT Europe Announced

Press Release: Key Sponsors of PLM Road Map for the Aerospace & Defense Industry and PDT Europe Announced

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Sasaki and Ross Barney Architects Complete Chicago Riverwalk

Sasaki and Ross Barney Architects Complete Chicago Riverwalk

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Under the stewardship of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration and Chicago's Department of Transportation, Sasaki and Ross Barney Architects have completed the final phase of the Chicago Riverwalk expansion, creating new connections that enrich urban life and diversify activities along the r ... Continue reading

Ultra 94 GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama: Platinum Cup champion Daniel Morad handed keys to a 911 Carrera

Ultra 94 GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama: Platinum Cup champion Daniel Morad handed keys to a 911 Carrera

Driver receives top prize for a year following his season win OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Now in its sixth year of competition, the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama is still going strong. ... Continue reading

Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2016 Results

Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2016 Results

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 27, 2016 -- Solid financial performance – total Visteon Sales of $770 million Net income of $28 million Adjusted EBITDA of $75 million Electronics Product Group performance Sales of $749 million Adjusted EBITDA of $75 million Adjusted free cash flow of $23 million All-time high order b ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Issues Safety Tips for Drivers This Winter

Bridgestone Issues Safety Tips for Drivers This Winter

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2016 -- With the end of daylight saving time on Nov. ... Continue reading

Acura Showcases Performance & Racing Spirit at SEMA

Acura Showcases Performance & Racing Spirit at SEMA

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2016 -- Acura's Precision Crafted Performance and motorsports resurgence will dominate its display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nov. ... Continue reading

Automotive Drivetrain Market Worth 278.57 Billion USD by 2021

Automotive Drivetrain Market Worth 278.57 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, October 27, 2016 -- The report "Automotive Drivetrain Market by Drive Type (AWD, RWD, FWD), Vehicle Type (Passenger car, LCV, Buses and Trucks), Electric Vehicle Drive type (BEV, PHEV, HEV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18%, to reach a market size ... Continue reading

Boeing, UPS Announce Order for 14 747-8 Freighters

Boeing, UPS Announce Order for 14 747-8 Freighters

EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 27, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and UPS [NYSE: UPS] today announced an order for 14 747-8 Freighters. ... Continue reading

Finalists for Washington Auto Show Luxury, Connected, and SUV/Crossover Green Car Awards to be Announced at AutoMobility LA™ Press Conference

Finalists for Washington Auto Show Luxury, Connected, and SUV/Crossover Green Car Awards to be Announced at AutoMobility LA™ Press Conference

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Green Car Journal will announce finalists for its prestigious Washington Auto Show 2017 Green SUV of the Year™, Connected Green Car of the Year™, and Luxury Green Car of the Year™ awards at a Green Car Awards press conference held at LA Auto Show's AutoMobility LA, on November 17. ... Continue reading

Flight For Life Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado Unveil Helicopter Dedicated To Serving Neonatal And Pediatric Patients

Flight For Life Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado Unveil Helicopter Dedicated To Serving Neonatal And Pediatric Patients

DENVER, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Flight For Life Colorado (FFLC), the critical care transport service of Centura Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced plans to expand their critical care transport services to include a new helicopter specially configured to meet the needs of even the ti ... Continue reading

Iconic UK wheel manufacturer Dymag launches the Boxstrom Carbon Hybrid Auto Wheel - its lightest, stiffest, strongest wheel ever - at SEMA 2016

Iconic UK wheel manufacturer Dymag launches the Boxstrom Carbon Hybrid Auto Wheel - its lightest, stiffest, strongest wheel ever - at SEMA 2016

FAO Editorial Team, Find attached press release giving details of the launch of iconic UK wheel manufacturer Dymag’s new BoxstromTM Carbon Hybrid Auto Wheel at SEMA 2016. The company famous for designing and supplying wheels to F1 and IndyCar racing teams and legends such as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Alain Pros ... Continue reading

India Roads and Highways Sector Forecast to Grow at CAGR 36% Till 2025: TechSci Research Report

India Roads and Highways Sector Forecast to Grow at CAGR 36% Till 2025: TechSci Research Report

NEW YORK, October 27, 2016 -- Rising Government Initiatives Towards Better Roads and Highways Infrastructure for Freight and Public Transportation to Drive India Roads and Highway Sector Through 2025  According to a recently published TechSci Research report "India Roads & Highways Market By Type, Competition Forecast ... Continue reading

Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo: Toronto - March 10-12, 2017

Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo: Toronto - March 10-12, 2017

[Motorama_2017_form and header banner] MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO March 10, 11 & 12, 2017 at Toronto's International Centre [Motorama 2017 ACT Template Side Cluster2]TORONTO, ON // OCTOBER 27, 2016 * The Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers returns to Toronto's International Centre Ma ... Continue reading

NEWS RELEASE: Carrington Charitable Foundation Auctions State-of-the-Art Retro Corvette to Raise $200,000 for Wounded Heroes

NEWS RELEASE: Carrington Charitable Foundation Auctions State-of-the-Art Retro Corvette to Raise $200,000 for Wounded Heroes

Hi Rick, Thousands of classic car enthusiasts gathered at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Oct. 13-15, 2016 for the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2016 collectible car auction. ... Continue reading

NORMA Group’s Breeze and Torca Products on Display at SEMA/AAPEX

NORMA Group’s Breeze and Torca Products on Display at SEMA/AAPEX

LAS VEGAS—Products from the NORMA Group’s Breeze and Torca brands will be on display at the annual SEMA/AAPEX shows here November 1-4. A global leader in engineering joining technology, the NORMA Group’s recently launched Breeze Super-Seal specialty hose clamps and an easy-to-use Torca Swivel Exhaust Clamp (SEC) ... Continue reading

Russian Bus Market Outlook: 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

Russian Bus Market Outlook: 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Russian Bus Market Outlook: 2016-2021" report to their offering. The report summarizes vehicle sales and production results of the reporting period and updates automotive market forecasts. ... Continue reading

Russian Truck Market Outlook: 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

Russian Truck Market Outlook: 2016-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Russian Truck Market Outlook: 2016-2021" report to their offering. The report summarizes vehicle sales and production results of the reporting period and updates automotive market forecasts. ... Continue reading

Shell Pioneers Performance at SEMA

Shell Pioneers Performance at SEMA

Hello Larry - The 2016 SEMA Show is right around the corner and Shell is taking their "Pioneering Performance" space (#60005) to the next level. This year's massive space will feature tons of unique high-performance vehicles, celebrity appearances, giveaways and interview opportunities. ... Continue reading

All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016 -- Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 18-27. ... Continue reading

JM&A Group and Volvo Car USA Join Forces to Offer Vehicle Owners Peace of Mind

JM&A Group and Volvo Car USA Join Forces to Offer Vehicle Owners Peace of Mind

JM&A Group and Volvo Cars North America LLC announced a new agreement during the 2016 Volvo North American Customer Service Conference on October 25 (L to R: Peter Wexler, vice president, sales and marketing, Volvo Car Financial Services; Tony Nicolosi, president and chief executive officer, Volvo Car Financial Service ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Millions More Vehicles Over Dangerous Air Bags - Civil Law Attorney Available For Interviews

Toyota Recalls Millions More Vehicles Over Dangerous Air Bags - Civil Law Attorney Available For Interviews

Toyota Recalls Millions More Vehicles Over Dangerous Air Bags - Civil Law Attorney Available For Interviews * Toyota is recalling about 5.8 million vehicles in Japan, Europe, China and other countries to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators. The company says it knows of one person injured in a crash invo ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Museum : "Stuttgart Days on Automotive and Corporate History"

Mercedes-Benz Museum : "Stuttgart Days on Automotive and Corporate History"

Only change leads to success – that is one of the conclusions from "Stuttgart Days on Automotive and Corporate History", which took place on 10 and 11 October 2016 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. First held 25 years ago, the event this time focused on technology museums. ... Continue reading

October 2016 US Auto Sales Down 6% From 2015

October 2016 US Auto Sales Down 6% From 2015

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 6 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.36 million units in October 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.9 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source tru ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By John Heilig

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By John Heilig

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL AWC (All Wheel Control) Review By John Heilig

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL AWC (All Wheel Control) Review By John Heilig

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL AWC (All Wheel Control) Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

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