NHTSA Adds 2.7 Million Additional Takata Inflators To Recall - Ford, Mazda, Nissan
WASHINGTON 7/11/17; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that new testing is prompting Takata Corp. to declare 2.7 million airbag inflators defective in Ford Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. vehicles. ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The proliferation of usage-based insurance options, recent changes in driving behavior and more available transportation options are reasons Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller is urging Pennsylvania drivers to review their auto insurance and explore ways they ... Continue reading
Kennedy Funding Financial Closes $1 Million Loan To Herb Kinman Chevrolet In Carrollton, Kentucky
CARROLLTON, Ky., July 11, 2017 -- Kennedy Funding Financial, (www.kennedyfunding.com), an Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based direct private lender announced that it has closed a $1,000,000 loan to Herb Kinman Chevrolet, a new car dealership in Carrollton, Kentucky. The loan will be used for working capital and to allo ... Continue reading
Newly Released Report Highlights Untapped Potential of Cities' and States' Aging Public Assets
NEW YORK, July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report, Unlocking Value from Public Assets – Leveraging Private-Sector Expertise to Generate New Public Benefits, takes lessons learned from some of the most successful recent public-private collaborations to provide a blueprint for creating new public benefits ... Continue reading
Popular Southwest Florida Magazine Honors Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina with 5 'Best Of' Awards
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla., July 11, 2017 -- Readers of Gulfshore Life magazine are tickled pink about Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina — and it shows. The lifestyle publication known for capturing the vibrant spirit and natural beauty of Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast has revealed its 2017 Best of the Gulfshore list, ho ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 11, 2017 -- Each year, Travel + Leisure, the largest travel magazine brand in the United States, encourages travelers to vote on their favorite destinations, hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, rental-car agencies, and more. Today, the results of the poll were revealed, and Th ... Continue reading
Prestone Seeks Outstanding Cars for Los Angeles Rally in Honor of 90th Anniversary
PRESTONE(r) SEEKS OUTSTANDING CARS FOR LOS ANGELES RALLY IN HONOR OF 90TH ANNIVERSARY The Rally Will Include a Display at the Petersen Automotive Museum and End at the LA Auto Show, where a Selection of Top Cars Will be on Display in "The Garage" for the Duration of the Show Chicago, Ill. (2017) - Prestone(r) Products ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute To Bring Disruptive Tech To Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies. TRI launches the venture by contributing initial investments it has ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Autonomous Vehicle Market: Global Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Trends, and Forecasts to 2023" report to their offering. The global autonomous vehicles market revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39.6% during the forecast period 2017-2027 reachi ... Continue reading
$1 Million Renovation Transforms Courtyard Boston Lowell/Chelmsford
LOWELL, Mass., July 11, 2017 -- Experience a revolutionized way to travel at Courtyard Boston Lowell/Chelmsford, which has just unveiled reimagined accommodations and amenities costing $1 million. Upon arrival at the hotel in Lowell, guests can delight in a modernized lobby. ... Continue reading
Air Transat Signs an Agreement to Lease 10 new Airbus A321neo LRs
MONTREAL, July 11, 2017 -- "These brand-new A321neo LRs will allow us to continue offering our customers the service and comfort they are used to, at the best possible price," says Transat President and CEO Jean-Marc Eustache Transat A.T. Inc. is pleased to announce that its Air Transat business unit has signed an ag ... Continue reading
AutoMobility LA™ Opens Registration For 2017 Show
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2017 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) today announced that registration for AutoMobility LA™ 2017 is now open. Formerly known as the Los Angeles Auto Show's Press & Trade Days and Connected Car Expo, AutoMobility LA is tailored to meet the demands of today's automobility professiona ... Continue reading
Automotive Sensors Market Worth 36.42 Billion USD by 2023
PUNE, India, July 11, 2017 -- According to the new market research report on the "Automotive Sensors Market by Type (Temperature, Pressure, Position, Oxygen, NOx, Speed, Inertial, Image), Application (Powertrain, Chassis, Exhaust, Body Electronics, Safety & Control, Telematics), Vehicle Type, and Geography - Global For ... Continue reading
Borgward will be Main Official Sponsor of 2017 AIBA World Championships in Hamburg
STUTTGART, Germany, July 11, 2017 /CNW/ - The German car manufacturer Borgward will become the Main Official Sponsor for the 2017 AIBA Men's World Championships in Hamburg. Running from August 25 to September 2, the event is this year's biggest boxing tournament. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Compact Wastegate Turbocharger Boosts Latest 1.0-liter Gasoline Engine from Honda
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 11, 2017 -- BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, delivers its proven wastegate turbocharger for Honda's new three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline direct-injected engine, initially available for the Civic in Asia and ... Continue reading
Caesars Foundation Donates 60th Delivery Vehicle to Meals on Wheels America
LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2017 -- In an effort to help the more than 10 million seniors struggling with hunger and millions more living in isolation, the Caesars Foundation today donated its 60th delivery vehicle to Meals on Wheels America. These vehicles are essential to the Meals on Wheels network to deliver nutriti ... Continue reading
Canada Kuwait Petrochemical Corp. Chooses Honeywell Technology For New Complex In Alberta
Honeywell UOP's Oleflex™ technology addresses supply gap for one of the key ingredients of plastics DES PLAINES, Ill., July 11, 2017 -- Honeywell announced today that Canada Kuwait Petrochemical Corp. (CKPC) has chosen Honeywell UOP's C3 Oleflex™ technology to produce 550,000 metric tons per year of polymer-grade p ... Continue reading
CDK to Offer Dealers a More Open and Inclusive DMS Platform
LONDON—Today, CDK Global’s International business revealed plans for an evolution of its dealer management platform that will enable automotive retailers to manage the customer journey from online to offline more efficiently and profitably. Building on CDK’s market-leading position, a new programme of openness in ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.—Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today launched its Delo Game Changers campaign and Road Trip, which spotlights the transition to the new significantly advanced API CK-4 and FA-4 heav ... Continue reading
Chrome River and Lyft Announce Direct Expense Integration for Riders Using Lyft Business Profiles
LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO—Chrome River Technologies, Inc., a global leader in expense and invoice management solutions, announces the launch of automatic receipt forwarding for Lyft passengers using a business profile. Chrome River users will first need a Lyft business profile, which anyone can create by adding a w ... Continue reading
Colorado's Fastest-Growing Car App Launches in Texas, America's Second-Largest Car Market
DALLAS, July 11, 2017 -- Today Blinker, the first-ever mobile app that allows anyone to buy, sell, finance and refinance cars themselves without going to the bank or dealership, is available to all Texans. The app will empower more than five million people who are expected to buy or sell a used car in Texas this year, ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 11, 2017 -- It's full steam ahead for Courtyard Chattanooga at Hamilton Place, which has just changed its name and earned two prestigious honors from reputable travel websites. The Chattanooga hotel – previously known as Courtyard Chattanooga I-75 – will officially commemorate its new monik ... Continue reading
Consumer Loyalty to SUV/CUVs Highest Ever; Sedan Loyalty Continues to Drop, IHS Markit Says
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—More than two-thirds of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) owners in the U.S. who returned to market in the first four months of 2017 acquired another new SUV or CUV, according to new analysis from business information provider IHS Markit . SUV/CUV loyalty has grown from ... Continue reading
Crowdsourcing brings Dutch electric car driver to Kuala Lumpur
PRESS RELEASE CROWDSOURCING BRINGS DUTCH ELECTRIC CAR DRIVER TO KUALA LUMPUR After a 51.000km road trip through Europe, the Middle East and Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 July, 2017 - Crisscrossing the world in an electric car without any money; the route being determined by anyone willing to provide food, shelter and ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, July 11, 2017 -- Dana Incorporated will release its 2017 second-quarter financial results on Monday, July 31, 2017. A press release will be issued at approximately 7 a.m. EDT, followed by a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Members of the company's senior management team will be available at that ... Continue reading
The combination of eMotorWerks smart-charging technology and Share&Charge blockchain transaction platform allows charging station owners to receive payments when their stations are used by other EV drivers. SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2017 -- Starting this summer, California residential and commercial owners of electric v ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Expands 'Garage Rewards' Program to Commercial Vehicle Technicians
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11, 2017 -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts has expanded its popular "Garage Rewards" program to include those technicians who work within the commercial vehicle market. Previously open to automotive technicians only, Garage Rewards now gives commercial vehicle technicians and fleet repair shops the op ... Continue reading
Gates Corporation Partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities to Raise $150,000
DENVER, July 11, 2017 -- The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announces its 2017 Building Blocks Program to fundraise $150,000 for families with sick children to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). Gates will reach the ... Continue reading
GPSdome Conducted Successful Airborne Tests of its GPS Anti-Jammer and Anti-Spoofer
CAESAREA, Israel, July 11, 2017 -- GPSdome Ltd., the cyber company, announced today that it has performed successful airborne tests of its Cyber device for protection against GPS jamming and spoofing. The tests were conducted jointly with Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd., which specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ... Continue reading
Interactive Crash Report Reveals Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass., July 11, 2017 -- According to the Federal Highway Association (FHWA), about 2.3 million intersection crashes occur in the United States each year, resulting in nearly 8,000 deaths. In Massachusetts, the heart of the commonwealth has lost its fair share of souls to the unforgiving crossroads of Worces ... Continue reading
Intuition Robotics Raises $14 Million Series A Investment Led by Toyota Research Institute
RAMAT GAN, Israel, July 11, 2017 -- Intuition Robotics, developer of social companion technologies for positive social impact, announced a $14M A-round investment today led by the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). TRI joins early A-round investors OurCrowd and iRobot as well as existing seed investors Maniv Mobility, Te ... Continue reading
BASINGSTOKE, England, July 11, 2017 -- BYOD to drive adoption despite security concerns A new report from Juniper Research has forecast that commercial aircraft adopting in-flight Wi-Fi services will reach 14,419 globally by 2022, up from an estimated 5,243 in 2017. This will mean that over half of the global fleet wil ... Continue reading
Leading Automotive Companies to Provide Industry Training Sessions at NACE Automechanika Chicago
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- NACE Automechanika Chicago, the largest U.S. trade show dedicated to high-end technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops, will feature 400 leading automotive organizations on the expo floor in July. Highlighted at the upcoming trade ... Continue reading
Market Competition for Commercial Vehicles in Africa Intensifies, says Frost & Sullivan
Asian OEMs are making rapid inroads into the African market as infrastructure developments present new growth opportunities CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 11, 2017 -- Rising urbanisation is encouraging unprecedented infrastructural developments in Africa, especially across the construction and oil and gas sectors. This ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced it has collaborated with the Embedded Real-Time System Laboratory of Nagoya University to port the AUTOSAR-compliant TOPPERS ATK2-SC1 (Toyohashi OPen Platform for Embedded Real-time Systems Automotive Kernel version-2 Scalability Class 1) t ... Continue reading
New Consumer Wireless Applications Entering Automotive, Prompted By Car Sharing and Smartphones
BOSTON, July 11, 2017 -- The rise of car sharing schemes has posed the challenge of how best to enable members' access to different vehicles. With wider use of smartphone handsets, new automotive applications for consumer wireless technologies including NFC and Bluetooth are thus emerging in areas such as vehicle ent ... Continue reading
LONDON, July 11, 2017 -- The share of four- to seven-year-old vehicles in the commercial vehicle (CV) parc is forecast to rise from 17% in 2016 to 21% in 2025, opening up opportunities for aftermarket products and services. This widening of the addressable market will intensify the competition between independent after ... Continue reading
PACCAR Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.—PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($.25) per share, payable on September 6, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2017. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of ... Continue reading
PartCycle.com Launches Artificial Intelligence Software, Redefines Used Auto Parts Shopping
Hi Carey, We are excited tell you about an industry-first, artificial intelligence software developed by PartCycle Technologies—Inventory A.I.—created specifically to provide buyers with accurate inventory descriptions and clear part grades on its used parts Marketplace, PartCycle.com. Currently, other ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group To Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 11, 2017 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international transportation services company, will host its second quarter financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2017 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 288-8 ... Continue reading
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REV Group Extends the Life of Ambulances with 200,000 sq. ft. REV Remount Center in North Carolina
MILWAUKEE—REV Group (REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, is extending the life of ambulances with its REV Remount Center, a 200,000 sq. ft. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce: Innovation is what is transforming HNA Group into a world renowned brand
BEIJING, July 11, 2017 -- The pleasant weather that accompanies the beginning of summer provides the right backdrop to HNA Group's celebration of its 24th year of serving the public. Based on Hainan Island at the southernmost tip of China, the group has gone from a local air transport company to a Global Fortune 500 co ... Continue reading
LAGRANGE, Ga., July 11, 2017 -- Sentury Tire, a global advanced-technology tire manufacturer of automotive and aircraft tires, selected SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, to design its 1.4 million square-foot tire manufacturing facility in LaGrange, G ... Continue reading
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo to Hold "Bon-Dancing & Summer Festival" Event at Zojoji Temple
TOKYO, July 11, 2017 -- Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo announced on July 11 that it will hold an event on July 28 & 29, 2017, to experience a "Bon-dancing" festival at Zojoji Temple. The event is designed to allow guests from overseas to experience and enjoy Japanese culture and customs. ... Continue reading
Skylogic Research Announces Launch of In-Depth Survey of Drone Market
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 11, 2016 -- Skylogic Research, LLC today announced the launch of its 2017 Drone Market Sector Research study examining worldwide drone sales, service providers, business buyers, and software services. This independent research, which is being underwritten by Airware and DroneDeploy, promis ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 11, 2017 -- SmartTray International, LLC, a Scottsdale, Arizona, USA based company announced today it has been granted two additional utility patent nos. 9,623,971 and 9,701,234 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, bringing its total patent portfolio to twelve patents, including eleven utili ... Continue reading
SolarEdge Launching First PV Inverter-Integrated Electric Vehicle Charger
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail SolarEdge Inverter-Integrated EV Charger (Photo: Business Wire) SAN FRANCISCO—At Intersolar North America, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) , a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is unveiling the world’s first invert ... Continue reading
Toyota Music Den Shines The Spotlight On Emerging Artists At Ruido Fest
PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2017 -- Thousands converged onto Addams Medill Park in Chicago during one of the nation's largest 3-day Latin alternative music festivals, Ruido Fest. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8053351-toyota-music-den-ruido-fest/ Toyota r ... Continue reading
Unifor and UAW seek major improvements to auto provisions of NAFTA
TORONTO, July 11, 2017 /CNW/ - The auto industry is essential to Canada and the United States, and any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement must help workers in all three countries, a joint statement by Unifor and the United Autoworkers says. "This joint statement is an important message for govern ... Continue reading
Virgin America is 'Top Domestic Airline' 2017 in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best Awards'
SEATTLE, July 11, 2017 -- Virgin America today was named "Top Domestic Airline" 2017 in Travel + Leisure "World's Best Awards" for a 10th-consecutive year. In May, Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the 10th-consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2008-2017 North ... Continue reading
Visteon to Announce Second-Quarter 2017 Results on Thursday, July 27
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 11, 2017 -- Visteon Corporation plans to release its second-quarter 2017 financial results prior to 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 27. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results and related matters. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Unveils Highly Anticipated New VNL Series
GREENSBORO, N.C., July 11, 2017 --Volvo Trucks North America today revealed the new Volvo VNL series, a groundbreaking tractor that meets the needs of today's long-haul trucking customers and professional drivers through cutting-edge innovations in efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime. Available in several confi ... Continue reading
Warren Henry Auto Group Announces Key West Dealership Purchase and Establishment of Keys Auto Center
MIAMI, July 11, 2017 -- There's a new reason to take a road trip to the Keys, and even buy or lease a new ride. Warren Henry Auto Group, a family-owned-and-operated premier car company based in South Florida, recently established Keys Auto Center with the purchase of the former Duncan Auto Sales. ... Continue reading
GREENSBORO, N.C., July 11, 2017 -- Volvo Trucks North America recently set a spectacular record when launching their all-new truck series, the Volvo VNL. By letting 3-year-old Joel Jovine unbox the full-size truck, he not only revealed the U.S.-developed truck, but also helped achieve a formal GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS t ... Continue reading
- Supports repeatable manufacturing with consistent high-quality parts to meet stringent requirements from the aerospace industry - Video: Watch how Western Tool & Mold accelerates certified parts production to gain competitive advantage in aerospace supply chains MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, July 11, 2017 -- St ... Continue reading
ALBANY, New York, July 11, 2017 -- In order to further their positions in the global automotive end-point authentication market, prominent players are seen leveraging strategic acquisitions. This helps them to expand their outreach and enhance their offerings. ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda CX-5 Joins Entire Mazda Lineup as IIHS 'Top Safety Pick+'
IRVINE, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that its 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" designation, the nonprofit institution's highest rating. Every 2017 model year Mazda vehicle tested by ... Continue reading
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, Official Insurance Coverage
The new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the fastest quarter-mile car in the world, begins arriving at Dodge//SRT dealerships this fall at a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $84,995 (including $1,700 gas guzzler tax, excluding $1,095 destination); its full 840 horsepower can be unleashed fo ... Continue reading
2018 Toyota Camry To Come Equipped with Xevo's Next-Generation Connected Car Technology
today that its technology will come equipped in the 2018 Toyota Camry, set for release in July. The eighth generation of this best-selling car is the first Camry model to showcase Toyota's EntuneTM 3.0 multimedia system, including the EntuneTM 3.0 App Suite Connect, powered by the Xevo Journeyware platform. ... Continue reading
Community Car Care Events Show Most Vehicles Need Service
BETHESDA, Md., July 11, 2017 Community car care events conducted across the country reveal that the majority of vehicles need service on one or more inspected areas of the vehicle. "At the Car Care Council, we stress the importance of preventative vehicle maintenance and provide free tools, tips and information to help ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans earn Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada™ Awards
TORONTO Mercedes-Benz Vans are once again among the winners of the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards, which recognize vehicle value in terms of overall lifecycle cost. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has now won in the Full-Size ¾-Ton Cargo and Passenger categories for the past six years, while the Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
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