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2017 Advancements in Tracking Driver Behavior, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Management, and Lightweight Materials - Research and Markets

2017 Advancements in Tracking Driver Behavior, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Management, and Lightweight Materials - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Advancements in Tracking Driver Behavior, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Battery Management, and Lightweight Materials" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This issue of Automotive and Transportation TOE profiles advancements in tracking driver behavior, artificial inte ... Continue reading

ATA Renews EROAD Featured Product Agreement for Second Year

ATA Renews EROAD Featured Product Agreement for Second Year

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations and EROAD, a leading electronic compliance, tax, safety and fleet management provider, announced the renewal of EROAD's ATA Featured Product agreement. ... Continue reading

DealerSocket Becomes Approved Vendor for Mazda Digital Certified Program

DealerSocket Becomes Approved Vendor for Mazda Digital Certified Program

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2017 -- DealerSocket today announced the company has been approved as a certified digital vendor under the Mazda Digital Certified Program. ... Continue reading

Free Diesel Tech Tip & Weekend Specials

Free Diesel Tech Tip & Weekend Specials

New Tech Tip FREE DIESEL TECH TIP Diesel Bi-Directional Control Tips Dear In this tech tip from the AVI course LBT-191: Introduction to the Ford 6.4L Diesel, instructor Mark DeKoster shows the advantages of using scan tool bi-directional controls to perform engine diagnostics. ... Continue reading

UPDATE: Boeing, Japan Investment Adviser Finalize Order for 10 737 MAX 8 Airplanes

UPDATE: Boeing, Japan Investment Adviser Finalize Order for 10 737 MAX 8 Airplanes

SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd., (JIA) [TSE: 7172] today finalized an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s airplanes, valued at $1.12 billion at current list prices. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: World's Longest Inland Paddleboard Race Set For Lake Tahoe

ROAD TRIP: World's Longest Inland Paddleboard Race Set For Lake Tahoe

TAHOE VISTA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2017 -- The world's longest inland paddleboard race is on tap as part of the second annual "Tahoe Vista Paddlefest" September 8 – 10, 2017. It's the finale of the Tahoe Cup Paddle Racing Series wrapped with family-focused events, music, and many more health and wellness activities at Mou ... Continue reading

DOG POWER VS HORSEPOWER IN DISCOVERY SPORT SNOW TUNNEL CHALLENGE

DOG POWER VS HORSEPOWER IN DISCOVERY SPORT SNOW TUNNEL CHALLENGE

24 August 2017 With an estimated 50 percent of Land Rover customers globally owning or regularly traveling with a dog, Land Rover has put its canine capability to the test by transporting a team of sled dogs to an underground snow tunnel in Finland for a unique training challenge. ... Continue reading

Acura ARX-05 Completes Successful First North American Test

Acura ARX-05 Completes Successful First North American Test

BRASELTON, Ga., Aug. 25, 2017 -- The Acura ARX-05 completed two days of successful testing this week at Road Atlanta, as Acura Motorsports and Team Penske began an intensive development program for the new prototype in advance of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. ... Continue reading

American Car Buyers Less Satisfied

American Car Buyers Less Satisfied

Hello, The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) will release new results for car manufacturers on Tuesday, August 29. Key findings from the ACSI Automobile Report 2017 include: · Customer satisfaction with automobiles is down and American brands are losing ground · GM is the only Detroit automaker to gain ... Continue reading

Blackdog Speed Shop Announces New Engines - "There's No Replacement for Displacement"

Blackdog Speed Shop Announces New Engines - "There's No Replacement for Displacement"

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2017 -- "There's no replacement for displacement" is the old adage in hot rodding.  Turbos, superchargers, and nitrous challenge this statement, today.  But, whether you want naturally aspirated, or you choose to use a turbo or super charger to increase power, you will always be limited ... Continue reading

Boeing Chairman and CEO Muilenburg to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference Sept. 13

Boeing Chairman and CEO Muilenburg to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference Sept. 13

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg will speak at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on Sept. ... Continue reading

China Commercial Vehicle (Bus & Truck) Industry Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

China Commercial Vehicle (Bus & Truck) Industry Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "China Commercial Vehicle (Bus & Truck) Industry Report, 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. In 2016, China produced 3.6981 million commercial vehicles with a yr-on-yr rise of 8.0%, and sold 3.6513 million units, up 5.8% from a year earlier. ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Market in Russia - Results of 2016, Trends and Prospects - Research and Markets

Commercial Vehicle Market in Russia - Results of 2016, Trends and Prospects - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Commercial Vehicle Market in Russia - Results of 2016, Trends and Prospects" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The marketing report Commercial Vehicle Market in Russia - Results of 2016, Trends and Prospects, is introduced for your consideration, prepared by an analytic agency. ... Continue reading

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Market by Component, OHV Market by Application, Aftermarket by Vehicle Type, Supply Mode, & by Region - Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Market by Component, OHV Market by Application, Aftermarket by Vehicle Type, Supply Mode, & by Region - Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Diesel Exhaust Fluid Market by Component, OHV Market by Application, Aftermarket by Vehicle Type, Supply Mode, & by Region - Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The diesel exhaust fluid market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.06% from 2017 to 2022, to reach a mar ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. ... Continue reading

Find The Roots of Chinese Culture - Visit The Mother River kicks off in Dongying, China

Find The Roots of Chinese Culture - Visit The Mother River kicks off in Dongying, China

DONGYING, China, Aug. 25, 2017 PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Find The Roots Of Chinese Culture - Visit The Mother River officially got under way in Dongying, China. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Carpeting and Roofing Market - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Rising Investments in Automotive Technology - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Carpeting and Roofing Market - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Rising Investments in Automotive Technology - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Carpeting and Roofing Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive Carpeting and Roofing Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around XX% during the forecast period 2016 to 2025. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Container Fleet Market - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Container Fleet Market - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Container Fleet Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive Container Fleet Market is poised to grow during the forecast period 2016 to 2025. ... Continue reading

Global Low Emission Vehicle Market - By Battery Type, Vehicle Type & Region - Market Forecasts & Industry Trends (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Global Low Emission Vehicle Market - By Battery Type, Vehicle Type & Region - Market Forecasts & Industry Trends (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Low Emission Vehicle Market - By Battery Type, Vehicle Type, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Low Emission Vehicle Market was $28 billion USD in 2016 and is estimated to reach $104 billion ... Continue reading

Imperial Ambassadors Bring Incredible Travel Stories to the World - Discovering the Imperial Heritage of Beijing, China

Imperial Ambassadors Bring Incredible Travel Stories to the World - Discovering the Imperial Heritage of Beijing, China

BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Launched by Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, the global marketing campaign of "Imperial Ambassador" aims to promote Beijing's global tourism image and establish its reputation in the travel and tourism industry, and is a fresh attemp ... Continue reading

In-Dash Navigation System Market to Reach $17.5 Billion by 2022 - Key Players are Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation & Delphi Automotive - Research and Markets

In-Dash Navigation System Market to Reach $17.5 Billion by 2022 - Key Players are Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation & Delphi Automotive - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "In-Dash Navigation System Market - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The in-dash navigation system market, by value, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.74% during the forecast period, to reach USD 17.53 Billion by 2022. ... Continue reading

Leclanché North America Opens New Research and Manufacturing Facility in Purdue University's "Polytechnic Flagship Center" in Anderson, Indiana

Leclanché North America Opens New Research and Manufacturing Facility in Purdue University's "Polytechnic Flagship Center" in Anderson, Indiana

ANDERSON, Ind., DALLAS and YVERDON LES BAINS, Switzerland, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN), one of the world's leading energy storage solution companies, announced today the opening of its North American subsidiary's new research and manufacturing facility located within Purdue University's "Polytechnic Cent ... Continue reading

Martin C. Klein New Head of Recaro Automotive Seating Branding and Marketing and the Recaro Performance Car Seating Business

Martin C. Klein New Head of Recaro Automotive Seating Branding and Marketing and the Recaro Performance Car Seating Business

KIRCHHEIM, Germany and TECK, Germany, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Adient has announced that Martin C. Klein will assume new responsibilities at Recaro Automotive Seating and Recaro Performance Car Seating as vice president. Markus Kussmaul will continue to serve the company until the end of September to ensure a smooth transiti ... Continue reading

Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series Rescheduled for Sept. 2nd at Lebanon

Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series Rescheduled for Sept. 2nd at Lebanon

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 25, 2017 -- Rain, rain, go away! The Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series tried making its Missouri debut at I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri, back on August 5th, but it wasn't to be, thanks to a large dose of rain from Mother Nature. ... Continue reading

Minimizer Releases Long Haul Series Mattress With Lifetime Guarantee

Minimizer Releases Long Haul Series Mattress With Lifetime Guarantee

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 25, 2017 -- A year after introducing their Long Haul Series Seat, Minimizer is growing their #RespectTheDriver brand by releasing a mattress that is specified for professional, over-the-road truck drivers. ... Continue reading

Total Eclipse Off the Charts: Akamai and MobileRider Power NASA TV's Live Streaming Coverage of Solar Eclipse for Massive Global Audience

Total Eclipse Off the Charts: Akamai and MobileRider Power NASA TV's Live Streaming Coverage of Solar Eclipse for Massive Global Audience

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 25, 2017 -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. , the world's largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, and its partner, MobileRider Networks LLC, the leader in smart streaming solutions, today announced that NASA TV used technology and services from both companies to deliver its comprehensive live ... Continue reading

U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage as Hurricane Harvey Approaches Texas

U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage as Hurricane Harvey Approaches Texas

HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2017 -- Six U-Haul Companies across Texas are preemptively offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents who stand to be impacted by Hurricane Harvey. ... Continue reading

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is a car which, with its sensual, emotionally appealing design and innovative technical concept solutions, defines the ultimate in luxury of the future. At the same time the two-seater model pays homage to the glorious "automotive haute couture" of hand-finished, exclusive cabriolets ... Continue reading

Hurricane Harvey headed for area with significant oil, natural gas infrastructure

Hurricane Harvey headed for area with significant oil, natural gas infrastructure

Washington DC August 25, 2017; Hurricane Harvey strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane Thursday afternoon and is currently forecast to make landfall over southeast Texas later today or early Saturday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects Hurricane Harvey to continue to strengthen, becoming ... Continue reading

World Debut Of New Porsche Cayenne - Watch It LIVE Aug, 29th +VIDEO

World Debut Of New Porsche Cayenne - Watch It LIVE Aug, 29th +VIDEO

This coming Tuesday, August 29th, Porsche celebrates the first major premiere of the new Cayenne at the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen site. The world debut can be seen live, right here, on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

2017 Audi Q7 3.0T Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Audi Q7 3.0T Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Audi Q7 3.0T Windy City Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review By John Heilig

2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel MODEL: 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier ENGINE: 1.5-liter range extender plus Li-ion battery TRANSMISSION: Voltec electric drive unit HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 101 hp (gas engine) at 5,600 rpm/294 lb.-ft. torque WHEELBASE: 106.1 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HE ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - First In 2017 - 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD A 4 Door Ferrari - 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Thumbs Up

Letter From Europe - First In 2017 - 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD A 4 Door Ferrari - 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Thumbs Up

As Grand Prix Editor of FORZA, a magazine about Ferrari I have most definitely not been a fan of the Italian-Canadian boss of FCA. FCA which stands for Fiat-Chrysler is an awful lot more than that. ... Continue reading

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