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The Auto Channel Called For An End To New Gasoline Vehicles by 2014 - We Beat France By 26 Years!

The Auto Channel Called For An End To New Gasoline Vehicles by 2014 - We Beat France By 26 Years!

It's nice that France is talking about doing away with gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles by 2040, but why the wait? In 2008, The Auto Channel published a paper by Marc Rauch (TACH's exec. vice president and co-publisher) that called for an end to new gasoline vehicles by 2014 - you know, three years ago. ... Continue reading

Automotive Valves Market Worth 32.51 Billion USD by 2022

Automotive Valves Market Worth 32.51 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India, July 7, 2017 -- The report "Automotive Valves Market by product (Solenoid, EGR Valve, Brake Combination Valve, AT Control Valve, Engine Valve), Vehicle (PC, LCV, HCV, EV), Application (Engine, Brake, HVAC), Function (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by Marke ... Continue reading

Cars.com Receives Patent for Lot Insights Technology and Launches First On-the-Lot Trends Report

Cars.com Receives Patent for Lot Insights Technology and Launches First On-the-Lot Trends Report

CHICAGO, July 7, 2017 -- Cars.com, Inc. has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Lot Insights technology (Patent No. 9686646), a first-to-market solution that pinpoints key mobile shopping data from consumers actively looking for vehicles on dealer lots nationwide. ... Continue reading

CyberCar and WebJoint Use Blockchain to Automate Compliance Reporting for the Cannabis Industry

CyberCar and WebJoint Use Blockchain to Automate Compliance Reporting for the Cannabis Industry

BOULDER, Colo., July 7, 2017 -- CyberCar, the company bringing blockchain to connected cars, is piloting a program this month with WebJoint, a provider of SAAS software for cannabis delivery companies. The pilot will allow WebJoint to offer clients regulation compliance on cargo, vehicles, and drivers through reports ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of July 7, 2017, include some 'best-ever' sales numbers for several FCA US brands, a 'Most American' vehicle award from Cars.com and the Fiat brand celebrates the ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Passive Safety System Market - Size, Projections, Drivers, Trends, Vendors, and Analysis Through 2021 by Technavio

Global Automotive Passive Safety System Market - Size, Projections, Drivers, Trends, Vendors, and Analysis Through 2021 by Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive passive safety system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive passive safety system market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Grand Touring Automobiles quietly delivers ultra-exotic Lamborghini Centenario Roadster

Grand Touring Automobiles quietly delivers ultra-exotic Lamborghini Centenario Roadster

VAUGHAN, ON, July 7, 2017 /CNW/ - One of the world's most exotic and sought-after Lamborghini sports cars quietly arrived in Canada last week; and, was delivered to its new owner by Grand Touring Automobiles in a carefully orchestrated operation that could have been a chapter in a spy novel. The Lamborghini Centenario, ... Continue reading

Red Cross Offers 8 International Travel Safety Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad

Red Cross Offers 8 International Travel Safety Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- July has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to travel the globe. If past years are any indication, millions of US citizens will set off on a global adventure this month. ... Continue reading

Saleen Championship Anniversary Mustangs To Be Revealed In Seattle, Washington on July 12, 2017

Saleen Championship Anniversary Mustangs To Be Revealed In Seattle, Washington on July 12, 2017

LOS ANGELES, CA – July , 2017—Saleen Automotive, Inc. will reveal their 30-Year Championship Commemorative Edition Saleen Mustangs, both street and race versions, at the largest gathering of Mustangs in the Northwest — the Mustangs Northwest Roundup 2017.!  Activities begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesda ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Subaru Legacy ... Continue reading

More To Car Companies Than Only Cars and Trucks, Auto Channel Says Way To Go!: Toyota Impact Grant Provides Mobility for Homeless Women and Children in Collin County

More To Car Companies Than Only Cars and Trucks, Auto Channel Says Way To Go!: Toyota Impact Grant Provides Mobility for Homeless Women and Children in Collin County

Newly created collaborative to implement program for self-sustaining independence PLANO, Texas – July 6, 2017 – Toyota, in partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, along with its formal grand opening today, announced the winner of its $1 million Impact Grant. In Collin County, there are approximately 3,0 ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines Foundation gives over $160,000 to nonprofits in Alaska and Washington

Alaska Airlines Foundation gives over $160,000 to nonprofits in Alaska and Washington

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 7, 2017 -- The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $161,500 to 15 nonprofits in Alaska and Washington. The mid-year grants are the first of two donations the Alaska Airlines Foundation will make this year. ... Continue reading

TWO WEEKS OUT: America's premier gathering of performance vehicles - Bowling Green, KY July 21-23

TWO WEEKS OUT: America's premier gathering of performance vehicles - Bowling Green, KY July 21-23

CAR REGISTRATION AND SPECTATOR TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR AMERICA’S PREMIER GATHERING OF PERFORMANCE VEHICLES IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE CAR CRAFT SUMMER NATIONALS July 21-23, 2017 Now at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky Register your car and be a part of this major event! Spec ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Poly-V Belt Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Continental, Gates & Sumitomo - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Poly-V Belt Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Continental, Gates & Sumitomo - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Vehicle Poly-V Belt Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global commercial vehicle poly-v belt market to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

AddEnergie selected as official supplier for New Brunswick's public electric vehicle charging network

AddEnergie selected as official supplier for New Brunswick's public electric vehicle charging network

MONCTON, NB, July 7, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - AddEnergie, Canada's leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, is announcing its participation in the deployment of a third charging network in Canada: the eCharge Network, deployed by New Brunswick's NB Power. In the first phase of deployment, AddEnergie will install 10 fa ... Continue reading

Airborne Drones on Patrol - the Answer to Public Safety Policing

Airborne Drones on Patrol - the Answer to Public Safety Policing

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 7, 2017 -- Autonomous drones are set to take over border patrols, crime hotspot monitoring and more, says South Africa's Airborne Drones.      (Photo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/531247/Airborne_Drones_Vanguard_Drone.jpg ) Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)s, commonly known as drones, ... Continue reading

China Yuchai Enters Cambodian Bus Market

China Yuchai Enters Cambodian Bus Market

SINGAPORE, July 7, 2017 -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced today that engines produced by its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), have, for the first time, entered the Cambodian bus market through a batch order. Ninety-eight Yuton ... Continue reading

Creative Office Properties & Dasher Lawless Automation Scratch the Surface to Place Entire AUTOParkit™ System Below Grade

Creative Office Properties & Dasher Lawless Automation Scratch the Surface to Place Entire AUTOParkit™ System Below Grade

MARINA DEL RAY, Calif., July 7, 2017 -- Creative Office Properties and Dasher Lawless Automation broke ground last month on a subterranean, 277 stall AUTOParkit™ System. It is the largest fully automated parking structure below grade in the U.S. It is longer than a football field and features multiple load bays to se ... Continue reading

DS Virgin Racing aiming high in New York with first all-British driver line-up

DS Virgin Racing aiming high in New York with first all-British driver line-up

07.07.17 DS VIRGIN RACING AIMING HIGH IN NEW YORK WITH FIRST ALL-BRITISH DRIVER LINE-UP Sir Richard Branson to attend city’s inaugural Formula E race DS Virgin Racing believes its all-British driver line-up can deliver a strong points haul and more during the inaugural Formula E rounds in New York City on July 1 ... Continue reading

Global $56.3 Billion Forklift Trucks Markets to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global $56.3 Billion Forklift Trucks Markets to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Markets for Forklift Trucks" report to their offering. The Global Market for Forklift Trucks is Expected to Increase from $41.9 Billion in 2016 to $56.3 Billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 6.1% for 2016-2021 The scope of this report is broad and covers va ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Glove Box Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Visteon, IAC Group, Hyundai Mobis & Magna International - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Glove Box Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Visteon, IAC Group, Hyundai Mobis & Magna International - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Glove Box Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global automotive glove box market to grow at a CAGR of 3.68% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Windshield Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are AsahiGlass, Nippon Sheet Glass & Saint-Gobain - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Windshield Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are AsahiGlass, Nippon Sheet Glass & Saint-Gobain - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Windshield Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global automotive windshield market to grow at a CAGR of 4.64% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Bus Transmission System (BTS) Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are AISIN, Allison Transmission, Eaton, Voith & ZF Friedrichshafen - Research and Markets

Global Bus Transmission System (BTS) Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are AISIN, Allison Transmission, Eaton, Voith & ZF Friedrichshafen - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Bus Transmission System (BTS) Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global bus transmission system (BTS) market to grow at a CAGR of 3.41% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Air Filter Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors Are K&N Engineering, Pipercross, BMC, DNA Filters & Uni Filter - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Air Filter Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors Are K&N Engineering, Pipercross, BMC, DNA Filters & Uni Filter - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Air Filter Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global motorcycle air filter market to grow at a CAGR of 5.54% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Two-wheeler Anti-braking System (ABS) Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Bosch, BWI, Continental, Honda Motor & ZF TRW - Research and Markets

Global Two-wheeler Anti-braking System (ABS) Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Bosch, BWI, Continental, Honda Motor & ZF TRW - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Two-wheeler Anti-braking System (ABS) Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global two-wheeler anti-braking system (ABS) market to grow at a CAGR of 59.75% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Two-wheeler Upside-down Forks Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are KYB, Ohlins Racing AB & WP - Research and Markets

Global Two-wheeler Upside-down Forks Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are KYB, Ohlins Racing AB & WP - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Two-wheeler Upside-down Forks Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global two-wheeler upside down forks market to grow at a CAGR of 6.12% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Leading in Chinese Auto Market, GAC Motor Refreshes Sales Record in First Half of 2017

Leading in Chinese Auto Market, GAC Motor Refreshes Sales Record in First Half of 2017

GUANGZHOU, China, July 7, 2017 -- China's fastest growing auto brand GAC Motor has reported record-breaking sales volume in the first half year of 2017. Relying on leading innovation and quality, the company sold 250,878 cars worldwide, a 57 percent year-on-year increase that's significantly greater than the industry ... Continue reading

Recreational Vehicle Market (RV) Global and US Trends, Size, Growth and Forecasts to 2021 - Thor Industry Inc, Winnebago and Berkshire Hathaway Inc are Key Companies

Recreational Vehicle Market (RV) Global and US Trends, Size, Growth and Forecasts to 2021 - Thor Industry Inc, Winnebago and Berkshire Hathaway Inc are Key Companies

PUNE, India, July 7, 2017 -- A vehicle that consolidates transportation and transitory living quarters for travel, entertainment and outdoors is called a recreational vehicle (RV). In other words, an recreational vehicle market is a vehicle designed for recreational use, as in camping. There are many advantages of owni ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Annual Synergies Rise 16% to €5 Billion

Renault-Nissan Alliance Annual Synergies Rise 16% to €5 Billion

Shared synergies rise from €4.3 billion to €5 billion in 2016 Alliance on track to deliver synergies of at least €5.5 billion in 2018 Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing contribute bulk of synergies Common Module Family architecture delivers continued benefits PARIS and YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 7, 2017 /CNW/ - ... Continue reading

SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined June 2017 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines

SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined June 2017 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines

ST. GEORGE, Utah, July 7, 2017 -- SkyWest, Inc., ("SkyWest") today reported 159,214 block hours in June 2017, compared to 168,060 block hours in June 2016, a decrease of 8,846 or 5.3%.  The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet by adding new E175 ... Continue reading

United Technologies Corp. Second Quarter Earnings Advisory to Securities Analysts, Investors and Media

United Technologies Corp. Second Quarter Earnings Advisory to Securities Analysts, Investors and Media

FARMINGTON, Conn., July 7, 2017 -- United Technologies Corp. will issue its second quarter 2017 earnings press release on Tuesday, July 25, prior to the stock market opening. A conference call will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET. ... Continue reading

Worldwide Printed Antenna Market: Growth Underpinned by Rising Adoption in Defense and Aerospace Industry, Notes TMR

Worldwide Printed Antenna Market: Growth Underpinned by Rising Adoption in Defense and Aerospace Industry, Notes TMR

ALBANY, New York, July 7, 2017 -- Neotech AMT GmbH, Shure Inc., nScrypt Inc., Optomec Inc., Optisys Inc., Cbham plc, GSI Technologies, Mars Antennas & RF System, Texas Instrument Inc., and Thales S.A. are the companies at the forefront of competition in the global printed antenna market, says Transparency Market Resear ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Odyssey: First Minivan To Offer 4G LTE In-Vehicle Unlimited Wi-Fi Data Purchase Option

2018 Honda Odyssey: First Minivan To Offer 4G LTE In-Vehicle Unlimited Wi-Fi Data Purchase Option

2018 Honda Odyssey the first minivan to offer 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi to support streaming video, music and more. Owners of the 2018 Odyssey Elite and Touring trims in the U.S. can now purchase both prepaid1 and postpaid2 unlimited data plans from AT&T for as low as $20 month. ... Continue reading

France to End Diesel and Gasoline Vehicle Sales by 2040

France to End Diesel and Gasoline Vehicle Sales by 2040

Ending the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles is intended to help the country reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. ​PARIS July 7, 2017; NACSonline reported that Reuters said that France is planning to end the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 and become carbon neutral 10 years later, Ecolog ... Continue reading

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