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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Alamo Group Announces 2016 Third Quarter Results

Alamo Group Announces 2016 Third Quarter Results

SEGUIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2016 -- Alamo Group Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. ... Continue reading

Auto News / Video: VW 2018 Atlas Debut Behind-the-Scenes with CEO, Engineer

Auto News / Video: VW 2018 Atlas Debut Behind-the-Scenes with CEO, Engineer

Auto News *It's built in America for Americans!* *We have a fresh behind-the-scenes video for you to share with your online audience of the debut of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas with insightful commentary by CEO Woebcken, Engineering Officer Matthias Erb, along with exterior/interior shots! * Thanks for your consideration ... Continue reading

Cheers To That: Busch Beer Announces Extension As Sponsor Of Driver Kevin Harvick And No. 4 Team Of Stewart-Haas Racing

Cheers To That: Busch Beer Announces Extension As Sponsor Of Driver Kevin Harvick And No. 4 Team Of Stewart-Haas Racing

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2016 -- As Busch and NASCAR premier series driver Kevin Harvick chase another championship, the beer brand today announced it will be back on the hood of Harvick's No. ... Continue reading

China's Airbnb Equivalent Xiaozhu.com Raises $65 Million in New Funding

China's Airbnb Equivalent Xiaozhu.com Raises $65 Million in New Funding

BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2016 -- China's Airbnb equivalent Xiaozhu.com announced on Tuesday that it has secured 65-million-U.S.-dollar Series C+ and Series D funding, bringing in a total of 150 million U.S. dollars. ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2016 -- Third Quarter 2016 2015 ($ in millions except EPS) GAAP Non-GAAP GAAP Non-GAAP Revenues $153.6 $153.6 $202.7 $202.7 Operating Income $4.5 $6.0 $9.9 $10.3 Net Income $1.1 $2.0 $2.6 $2.7 EPS $0.04 $0.07 $0.09 $0.10 (See Appendix A for Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures ... Continue reading

Continental Celebrates Groundbreaking for Mississippi Tire Plant

Continental Celebrates Groundbreaking for Mississippi Tire Plant

JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 3, 2016 -- The leading technology company Continental has today officially broken ground at the site of its new tire plant near Clinton, Mississippi. ... Continue reading

Copart Opens Location in Sun Valley, California, Hosting Location's First Online Auction

Copart Opens Location in Sun Valley, California, Hosting Location's First Online Auction

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2016 -- Copart, Inc. , a global online vehicle auction company, is proud to announce the opening and first online auction at its 14th location in California. This is Copart's sixth location in the southern California market.  "Identifying and purchasing land in such a densely populated area such ... Continue reading

Drop in Car Shopping Behavior in Battleground States Heading into 2016 Election, According to Dealer.com

Drop in Car Shopping Behavior in Battleground States Heading into 2016 Election, According to Dealer.com

BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 3, 2016 -- Dealer.com, a Cox Automotive brand operating websites for more than 60% of franchise car dealerships in the United States, reported today that car shopping behavior in battleground states is suffering. ... Continue reading

Fitch Places American Axle's Ratings on Negative Watch Following Metaldyne Acquisition Announcement

Fitch Places American Axle's Ratings on Negative Watch Following Metaldyne Acquisition Announcement

CHICAGO—Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) and its American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) subsidiary on Rating Watch Negative. This includes the 'BB' Long-Term (LT) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs), as well as AAM's secured revolving credit facility (RCF) and se ... Continue reading

Global and Chinese Motorcycle Industry Report 2016 - Research and Markets

Global and Chinese Motorcycle Industry Report 2016 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Motorcycle Industry - 2016" report to their offering. The 'Global and Chinese Motorcycle Industry, 2011-2021 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Motorcycle industry with a focu ... Continue reading

IDTechEx Show! Features Winning Solar Racing Car

IDTechEx Show! Features Winning Solar Racing Car

SANTA CLARA, California, November 3, 2016 -- Debuts in North America; Event Also Features Presentations from Major Car Companies Including Ford, Nissan, Porsche and Toyota  A popular conception is that gas vehicles will eventually give way to plug in electric vehicles. IDTechEx Research sees a different end game. ... Continue reading

KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Closed-Course-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles Recall Summary Name of Product:  Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles Hazard: The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard. ... Continue reading

New Concur Data Shows Airbnb Business is Growing Quickly Among Corporate Travelers

New Concur Data Shows Airbnb Business is Growing Quickly Among Corporate Travelers

BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 3, 2016 -- Concur, an SAP company and the world's leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today released an in-depth analysis based on a subset of Concur customer data representing $77 million in Airbnb spend and more than 320,000 Airbnb expenses over eight quarter ... Continue reading

News from Intercounty Truck & Van - Next plays it safe with Mercedes-Benz Vans

News from Intercounty Truck & Van - Next plays it safe with Mercedes-Benz Vans

[cid:image001.jpg@01D235FE.5E68AF90] Date: 3 November 2016 [cid:image002.jpg@01D235FE.5E68AF90] Next question: The retailer's Driver Assessors receive a detailed technical explanation of the abilities of their Mercedes-Benz Sprinters Next plays it safe with Mercedes-Benz Vans Class-leading safety and reliable, fuel-eff ... Continue reading

Pro Angler Mike Iaconelli teams up with Vision Wheel

Pro Angler Mike Iaconelli teams up with Vision Wheel

PITTSGROVE, N.J., Nov. 3, 2016 -- Professional Edge Fishing today announced a partnership between Mike Iaconelli, Bassmaster Classic champion, eight-time Elite champion and Toyota Angler of the Year, and custom wheels company Vision Wheel. ... Continue reading

Reynolds, OADA, Announce New LAW® Oklahoma F&I Library

Reynolds, OADA, Announce New LAW® Oklahoma F&I Library

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2016 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the release of the Reynolds LAW® Oklahoma F&I Library, a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents for new motor vehicle dealers in Oklahoma. ... Continue reading

State Of Michigan Showcases Planet M To Global Mobility Audience As Part Of AutoMobili-D

State Of Michigan Showcases Planet M To Global Mobility Audience As Part Of AutoMobili-D

DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2016 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is sponsoring Planet M, the state's partnership branding initiative to foster, retain and grow the mobility sector and position Michigan as the global epicenter for futu ... Continue reading

Travellers to Canada take note: End of leniency period for Electronic Travel Authorization ends next week

Travellers to Canada take note: End of leniency period for Electronic Travel Authorization ends next week

OTTAWA, Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is reminding travellers to get the appropriate travel documents before booking a flight to Canada. Starting November 10, 2016, visa-exempt travellers (except United States [U.S.] citizens) will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board their flight t ... Continue reading

Winter Is Coming, How Will You Protect Your Second Biggest Investment, Your Vehicle?

Winter Is Coming, How Will You Protect Your Second Biggest Investment, Your Vehicle?

TROY, Mich., Nov. 3, 2016 -- With the price of a new car in the United States averaging $33,666, according to Kelley Blue Book, your vehicle is the second biggest investment next to your home. ... Continue reading

World Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Report 2014-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Vendors: Actia, General Technologies, DG Technologies - Research and Markets

World Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market Report 2014-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Vendors: Actia, General Technologies, DG Technologies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World Opportunity Analysis and Forecast for Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022" report to their offering. Earlier, different tools were used to diagnose a single vehicle. ... Continue reading

World Automotive Paints Market Report 2014-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Vendors: Berger Paints, Clariant, Arkema - Research and Markets

World Automotive Paints Market Report 2014-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Vendors: Berger Paints, Clariant, Arkema - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World Opportunity Analysis and Forecast for Automotive Paints Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022" report to their offering. The automotive paint market is segmented on the basis of vehicle type, coat type, texture type, technology and geogr ... Continue reading

ZAK Products® Unveils “Back the Blue” No. 83 Toyota that will Race at Texas Motor Speedway; Honors All Fallen Dallas Police Department Officers

ZAK Products® Unveils “Back the Blue” No. 83 Toyota that will Race at Texas Motor Speedway; Honors All Fallen Dallas Police Department Officers

Loading media player... Timelapse - Making of ZAK Backs the Blue No. 83 Toyota Camry NASCAR; to be raced at the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday, Nov. ... Continue reading

New Volvo S90 Premium Car Made In China

New Volvo S90 Premium Car Made In China

The new S90 will be the most premium car ever made in China. Both versions will be built in Volvo Cars’ production facility in Daqing, China, and exported globally, highlighting the high levels of quality that underpin Volvo’s global manufacturing strategy. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Expands Production In China

Volvo Cars Expands Production In China

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has unveiled a new manufacturing strategy for China in which production capacity will be increased and China will be developed into a global manufacturing and export hub servicing growing demand for its new range of cars in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Volvo Cars will make its top ... Continue reading

2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review Plus 2017 Model Update By Larry Nutson

2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review Plus 2017 Model Update By Larry Nutson

2016 Lexus 300h Hybrid Sedan Review Plus 2017 Model Update By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

CarMax Hiring 2,500 Positions Nationwide

CarMax Hiring 2,500 Positions Nationwide

CarMax has a range of opportunities for automotive service professionals, and offers excellent benefits like state-of-the-art, climate controlled services bays. CarMax has a range of opportunities for automotive service professionals, and offers excellent benefits like state-of-the-art, climate controlled services bays ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl F-1 Report, Fifth US GP & Changes Galore

Nicholas Frankl F-1 Report, Fifth US GP & Changes Galore

Fifth US GP & Changes Galore Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent It’s been a busy and slightly confusing time in F1 recently. After months of speculation Bernie and CVC found a willing, able and qualified ‘safe pair of hands’ to buy the sport. ... Continue reading

Best and Worst U.S. Airports

Best and Worst U.S. Airports

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2016 -- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the best U.S. airport and New York's LaGuardia Airport is the worst, according to a new study conducted by ThePointsGuy.com, which has 3.4 million monthly unique visitors and is a leading resource for travel news. ... Continue reading

Nissan Chooses Redline Detection for Essential Tool and Equipment Program

Nissan Chooses Redline Detection for Essential Tool and Equipment Program

Redline Detection's Alex Parker Shows New Nissan Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector, Essential Equipment (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Redline Detection's Alex Parker Shows New Nissan Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector, Essential Equipment ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Selects INRIX As Global Traffic Supplier

Volvo Cars Selects INRIX As Global Traffic Supplier

MUNICH, Nov. 3, 2016 -- INRIX, Inc., the world leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, announced that INRIX Traffic will be integrated globally into the V40, V40 Cross Country, S60, V60 and XC60. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Energy Americas Goes Head To Head With Tesla Energy Storage - Electric Power Arbitrage Is Here

Mercedes-Benz Energy Americas Goes Head To Head With Tesla Energy Storage - Electric Power Arbitrage Is Here

Daimler AG is expanding its stationary energy storage business to the U.S. market. After this years’ founding of the German Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH, a completely new subsidiary responsible for the development and global sale of Mercedes-Benz brand stationary energy storage, Daimler marks a further step towards grow ... Continue reading

NCAP: Nissan Takes Zero Star Tsuru out of Mexican Production - US Version VERSA Remains

NCAP: Nissan Takes Zero Star Tsuru out of Mexican Production - US Version VERSA Remains

Hispanic driver's lives matter:nissan finally takes Zero Star Tsuru out of production following NCAP campaign  On the eve of Global NCAP and Latin NCAP's Car to Car crash test, Nissan announced that they will take the Zero Star Tsuru out of production in Mexico next May. Reacting to the announcement David Ward, Globa ... Continue reading

Fiat 124 Spider Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Fiat 124 Spider Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

TURIN - November 3, 2016: The iconic Fiat convertible turns 50. It crossed decisive decades of the past century with a touch of elegance and sportiness to present day. ... Continue reading

First American-Made Subaru Impreza Rolls Off The Line In Lafayette Indiana +VIDEO

First American-Made Subaru Impreza Rolls Off The Line In Lafayette Indiana +VIDEO

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 2, 2016 -- The first all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza rolled off the assembly line at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA), officially launching the first-ever American-made Impreza from the automaker. ... Continue reading

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