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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Ready to Roc! – World Premiere of the New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

Ready to Roc! – World Premiere of the New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. ... Continue reading

Prestone Featured In Star-Studded Heist Film Logan Lucky

Prestone Featured In Star-Studded Heist Film Logan Lucky

Products Corporation<http://prestone.com/>, the leader in underhood chemicals, makes its 2017 debut in the summer movie, Logan Lucky, directed by Steven Soderbergh. ... Continue reading

Bringing Protected Satellite Communications to the Tactical User: Industry Team Successfully Tests Low Cost Terminal with On-Orbit AEHF Satellite

Bringing Protected Satellite Communications to the Tactical User: Industry Team Successfully Tests Low Cost Terminal with On-Orbit AEHF Satellite

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Aug. 24, 2017 -- The industry-funded Low Cost Terminal (LCT) was successfully tested this month with an on-orbit Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite. ... Continue reading

Canadians Save Up To 40 Per Cent Off in the Cayman Islands With 'Fall Only In Cayman'

Canadians Save Up To 40 Per Cent Off in the Cayman Islands With 'Fall Only In Cayman'

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - This fall, the Cayman Islands is offering Canadians a sequel to summer with their annual FALL ONLY IN CAYMAN promotion. ... Continue reading

U.S. Cybersecurity Readiness in Grim State

U.S. Cybersecurity Readiness in Grim State

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2017 -- SecurityScorecard, the leader in security ratings, today released its annual U.S. State and Federal Government Cybersecurity Report. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Fall Food Events and Concerts Rock Morro Bay, CA

ROAD TRIP: Fall Food Events and Concerts Rock Morro Bay, CA

MORRO BAY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2017 -- If you're looking for exhilarating, distinctive and new events along the CA Central Coast this fall, then look no further. ... Continue reading

A-Level Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Follow World's Leading Maritime Experts in Unlocking Secrets of the Black Sea

A-Level Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Follow World's Leading Maritime Experts in Unlocking Secrets of the Black Sea

LONDON, August 24, 2017 -- Record breaking technology deployed for the first time on Byzantine shipwrecks.  4000 year old shipwrecks seen for the first time.  http://www.blackseamap.com  Since 2015 Black Sea MAP, one of the largest maritime archaeological projects ever staged, has been investigating the deep secrets ... Continue reading

APEJ Region to Reflect Dominance Throughout the Period of Forecast in the Global Electric Bike Market - FMI

APEJ Region to Reflect Dominance Throughout the Period of Forecast in the Global Electric Bike Market - FMI

VALLEY COTTAGE, New York, August 24, 2017 -- The report on the global electric bike market covers the annual demand and sales of various product segments namely, electric scooters, electric motorcycles and pedelecs (electric bicycles). Furthermore, the demand for different batteries such as Li-ion, NiMH and lead based ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Supplies Oil Pump Chain for Toyota's New 8-speed Automatic Transmission

BorgWarner Supplies Oil Pump Chain for Toyota's New 8-speed Automatic Transmission

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 24, 2017 -- BorgWarner supplies 6.35 mm silent oil pump chain for Toyota's new 8-speed automatic transmission, which drives the newly launched 2.5-liter Camry as well as another transmission program coming next year. ... Continue reading

Cape Arundel Golf Club Names New Range House "43 House" in Honor of 43rd President and Cape Arundel Member George W. Bush

Cape Arundel Golf Club Names New Range House "43 House" in Honor of 43rd President and Cape Arundel Member George W. Bush

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Cape Arundel Golf Club today announced the naming of its new Range House as "43 House" in honor of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Cape Arundel member.  The 43 House sign was unveiled to President Bush, Mrs. ... Continue reading

Cubic to Discuss the Role of Regional Transit Partnerships at Live.Ride.Share. Conference in Miami

Cubic to Discuss the Role of Regional Transit Partnerships at Live.Ride.Share. Conference in Miami

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a business unit of Cubic Corporation , today announced that Jannet Walker Ford, vice president and general manager of Eastern region, Americas, will participate in a panel discussion on shared-use mobility at Live.Ride.Share.Miami in Florida on August 25. ... Continue reading

Enlightened, Inc. Receives Prestigious 2016 Nunn-Perry Award from the U.S. Department of Defense

Enlightened, Inc. Receives Prestigious 2016 Nunn-Perry Award from the U.S. Department of Defense

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Enlightened, Inc. ("Enlightened") and its protégé JASINT Consulting and Technologies, LLC. ... Continue reading

Fit for the Runway - United Airlines Brings Fashion, Function and Comfort to the Friendly Skies

Fit for the Runway - United Airlines Brings Fashion, Function and Comfort to the Friendly Skies

CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2017 -- United Airlines announced today that it has partnered with three world-class design and apparel companies – Brooks Brothers, Tracy Reese and Carhartt – to inspire and create a new line of uniforms for the carrier's more than 70,000 front-line employees. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Brake Friction Materials Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5%, 2017-2021 with Akebono Brake, Robert Bosch, Carlisle, ITT & Nisshinbo Holdings Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Brake Friction Materials Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5%, 2017-2021 with Akebono Brake, Robert Bosch, Carlisle, ITT & Nisshinbo Holdings Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Brake Friction Materials Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive brake friction materials market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Infotainment Market Worth $40.17 Billion by 2024: Hexa Research

Global Automotive Infotainment Market Worth $40.17 Billion by 2024: Hexa Research

FELTON, California, August 24, 2017 -- The global automotive infotainment market is expected to reach USD 40.17 billion by 2024 driven by the rising consumer demand for in-vehicle entertainment. Technological advancement coupled with the rising disposable income of the population contributing to the huge demand for pas ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Prognostic Systems Market (2017-2021): Rising Cost Pressure on Fleet Operators Pushing Adoption of Cost Optimization Strategies - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Prognostic Systems Market (2017-2021): Rising Cost Pressure on Fleet Operators Pushing Adoption of Cost Optimization Strategies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Prognostic Systems Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global commercial vehicle prognostic systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.15% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Three-Wheeler Market to Grow at a CAGR of 17.3% by 2021: Key Vendors are Atul Auto, Lohia Auto Industries, Romai Electric Vehicles & Scooters India - Research and Markets

Global Electric Three-Wheeler Market to Grow at a CAGR of 17.3% by 2021: Key Vendors are Atul Auto, Lohia Auto Industries, Romai Electric Vehicles & Scooters India - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Electric Three-Wheeler Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global electric three-wheeler market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Höegh LNG Partners LP Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017

Höegh LNG Partners LP Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (the "Partnership") today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola With $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award To Support Pediatric Cancer Care

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola With $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award To Support Pediatric Cancer Care

PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2017 -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will today present Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola with a $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award. ... Continue reading

State of Michigan Launches Platform to Connect Global Automotive and Mobility Audiences Participating in 2018 North American International Auto Show

State of Michigan Launches Platform to Connect Global Automotive and Mobility Audiences Participating in 2018 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2017 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), today announced a business-to-business and business-to-industry connection platform that will be a first-ever at an auto show. ... Continue reading

Structure-enhancing public transit network for Quebec City - CAA-Quebec members agree, but want greater transparency

Structure-enhancing public transit network for Quebec City - CAA-Quebec members agree, but want greater transparency

QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 24, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - A recent survey shows that no fewer than 81% of CAA-Quebec members agree that a strategic transport network such as a bus rapid transit (BRT) link, subway or tramway should be implemented in Quebec City.1 They have high expectations, however, demanding greater transparency and ... Continue reading

The Toro Company Reports Record Third Quarter Results

The Toro Company Reports Record Third Quarter Results

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—The Toro Company today reported net earnings of $68.4 million, or $0.61 per share, on net sales of $627.9 million, an increase of 4.5 percent, for its fiscal third quarter ended August 4, 2017. In the comparable fiscal 2016 period, the company delivered net earnings of $55.8 million, or $0.50 per s ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Enhances Customer Proposition In Malta

Thrifty Car Rental Enhances Customer Proposition In Malta

LONDON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced that Thrifty Car Rental has enhanced its customer proposition in Malta under a new leadership. ... Continue reading

Turkish Automotive Industry Continues to Take Firm Steps

Turkish Automotive Industry Continues to Take Firm Steps

IZMIT, Turkey, August 24, 2017 -- Alper Kanca, the Chairman of Association of Automotive Parts & Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD), said that the rise in Turkish automotive industry continued and Turkish industry had shown its power to the whole world by increasing its domestic and international operations.       ... Continue reading

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Globally, over 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles were sold or leased in the first half of 2017, according to Information Trends. ... Continue reading

Garmin® introduces the next generation of navigation for professional truck drivers with the dēzl 580 LMT-S

Garmin® introduces the next generation of navigation for professional truck drivers with the dēzl 580 LMT-S

OLATHE, Kan.—Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today introduced the dēzl™ 580 LMT-S, the only truck navigator on the market that offers easy break planning, built-in Wi-Fi for seamless updates, live services1, and a full suite of smart1 solutions to assist truckers on every route. ... Continue reading

Lincoln Opens Dallas Experience Center; Shows Increased Commitment to Effortless Service

Lincoln Opens Dallas Experience Center; Shows Increased Commitment to Effortless Service

The Lincoln Experience Center at The Star near Dallas offers a luxurious space for potential clients to learn about the brand. Lincoln's all-new 2018 Navigator is on display. ... Continue reading

US AUTO SALES: August New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Dips to Lowest Level So Far in 2017

US AUTO SALES: August New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Dips to Lowest Level So Far in 2017

DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2017 -- The new vehicle retail sales pace in August is expected to decline for the fifth time this year, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading

US Auto Sales Expected to Post First Year-Over-Year Sales Gain in August, Edmunds Forecasts

US Auto Sales Expected to Post First Year-Over-Year Sales Gain in August, Edmunds Forecasts

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2017 -- Edmunds, the leading car shopping and information platform, forecasts that 1,526,613 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in August for an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.6 million. This reflects an 8.2 percent increase in sales from July 2017 and a ... Continue reading

Genesis G90 Named Top Luxury Car In 2017 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards

Genesis G90 Named Top Luxury Car In 2017 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2017 -- Today, the 2017 Genesis G90 was named "Best in Class, Ideal Luxury Car" in AutoPacific's annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). The 2017 Ideal Vehicle Awards are presented by AutoPacific to vehicles that best meet their owners' expectations and desires. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Declares the End of Clutter Inside the New XC40 Small SUV +VIDEO

Volvo Cars Declares the End of Clutter Inside the New XC40 Small SUV +VIDEO

Volvo Cars today declares an end to a problem faced daily by drivers around the globe: a lack of suitable and functional storage space inside their car. ... Continue reading

U.S. News & World Report Reveals the 2017-18 Best Romantic Getaways

U.S. News & World Report Reveals the 2017-18 Best Romantic Getaways

U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels and Best Cruise Lines, today released its rankings of the Best Romantic Getaways. ... Continue reading

2017 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The day I took delivery of this week’s test car, a 2017 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription, was the day Volvo announced its successor, the second-generation 2018 XC60, at the New York Auto Show. Instant lame duck? Not really, as the `18 won’t be on sale for a while. ... Continue reading

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