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Friday, October 27, 2017

RKA Wine Country Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Thanksgiving Food Drive

RKA Wine Country Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Thanksgiving Food Drive

[PRHeader2016_GEN] RKA Wine Country Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Thanksgiving Food Drive Riders Treated to Laps Around Sonoma Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Oct. ... Continue reading

Lear to Present at Gabelli & Company's 41st Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

Lear to Present at Gabelli & Company's 41st Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 27, 2017 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, will participate at Gabelli & Company's 41st Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, October 30, 2017.  Representing Lear will be: Matt Simoncini, President an ... Continue reading

Taiwanese Brands Will Showcase Their Latest Automobile Technology, Leveraging Their ICT Competitiveness at AAPEX 2017

Taiwanese Brands Will Showcase Their Latest Automobile Technology, Leveraging Their ICT Competitiveness at AAPEX 2017

LAS VEGAS—Taiwan’s leading auto parts brands will showcase their latest automobile technology at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at AAPEX 2017, being held October 31-November 2 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors to the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion (booth #8033) will have the opportunity to garner a first ... Continue reading

CAA recognizes top road safety journalist in 2017

CAA recognizes top road safety journalist in 2017

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2017 CAA Road Safety Journalism Award. ... Continue reading

Drive Cars For Free - Hyundai Mobility Partner WaiveCar To Be Featured On Hit ABC Show Shark Tank

Drive Cars For Free - Hyundai Mobility Partner WaiveCar To Be Featured On Hit ABC Show Shark Tank

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017 -- WHAT/WHY: Chief executive officer Isaac Deutsch and chief technology officer Zoli Honig will show the "Sharks" how WaiveCar is moving forward the future of transportation and mobility by marrying eco-friendly transportation with consumer demands to provide a key service for any ... Continue reading

A Four-Time Finalist, Corey Verstraeten is Named Grand Champion of the 2017 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

A Four-Time Finalist, Corey Verstraeten is Named Grand Champion of the 2017 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

INDIANAPOLIS—Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, selected Corey Verstraeten of Southwest High School FFA in San Antonio, TX for its 2017 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition Grand Champion, during the 23r ... Continue reading

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Celebrate Delivery of First 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Celebrate Delivery of First 787-9 Dreamliner

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787-9. ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 183rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 183rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Dec. 29, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. ... Continue reading

Energy Independent Electric Vehicles Markets, 2027 - Updated 2017 Report - Research and Markets

Energy Independent Electric Vehicles Markets, 2027 - Updated 2017 Report - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Energy Independent Electric Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2017-2037" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report "Energy Independent Electric Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2017-2037" reveals how energy independent electric vehicles (EIV) such as solar racers were a curiosity five years ag ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Bus Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

Global Electric Bus Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Electric Bus Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Global electric bus market is expected to witness a CAGR of 33.5% during 2017 - 2025 The policy makers of various countries are focusing on developing public tr ... Continue reading

Hitachi Solutions Announces the C2X Middleware Platform, an On-Vehicle Communication Platform That Supports ITS Standard Specifications

Hitachi Solutions Announces the C2X Middleware Platform, an On-Vehicle Communication Platform That Supports ITS Standard Specifications

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail C2X Middleware Platform Overview (Graphic: Business Wire) C2X Middleware Platform Overview (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail TOKYO—Anticipating its use in connected cars, Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. has made the C2X Middleware Pl ... Continue reading

Rutronik supports Team HCB-Rutronik Racing in the Macau Grand Prix

Rutronik supports Team HCB-Rutronik Racing in the Macau Grand Prix

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The Classic Car Market - Investment Explored

The Classic Car Market - Investment Explored

Hi There, The classic car market has been booming over the last two decades. But in 2016 the value fell by 10.4%. Despite this, classic cars are still proving to be a sound investment, with the most advantageous returns since private bank and wealth manager Coutts began its index in 2005. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Webcast of Mopar Media Briefing at 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

Watch Live Webcast of Mopar Media Briefing at 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

October 27, 2017,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - Media and enthusiasts are invited to view a live online webcast of the Mopar media briefing from the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. ... Continue reading

Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at Tokyo Motor Show

YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle offering fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometers, was unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. The innovative concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan's approa ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van US Prices

2018 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van US Prices

2018 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo van, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP of $21,780 ... Continue reading

MB Aerospace Group to Acquire Asian Compressor Technology Services

MB Aerospace Group to Acquire Asian Compressor Technology Services

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Move Into Asia Takes Global Headcount Above 1,700 International aerospace group MB Aerospace has today (27 October) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Taiwan-based Asian Compressor Technology Services Company Limited (ACTS).  The business will trade as MB Aerospac ... Continue reading

Carey International Launches Embarque® 10&2™ Service in San Francisco

Carey International Launches Embarque® 10&2™ Service in San Francisco

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 27, 2017 -- Carey International, Inc., the leading provider of innovative chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology and ground transportation logistics management, announced today that it is expanding its new Embarque® 10&2™ service into San Francisco, California, where c ... Continue reading

Carvana to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences

Carvana to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences

PHOENIX—Carvana Co. , a leading eCommerce platform for buying used cars, today announced that senior management will address the investment community at the following investor conferences: Credit Suisse 21st Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Date: Thursday, Nov. ... Continue reading

Copart Adds Acreage in Memphis, Expands Footprint in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

Copart Adds Acreage in Memphis, Expands Footprint in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Copart, Inc. , a global online vehicle auction company, is excited to announce the recent 19-acre expansion of its Memphis, Tennessee location at 5545 Swinnea Road. ... Continue reading

Global Power Transmission Seals Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Power Transmission Seals Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Power Transmission Seals Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global power transmission seals market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.47% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Station Deployments Markets - A Global Analysis 2017 - Research and Markets

Hydrogen Station Deployments Markets - A Global Analysis 2017 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Hydrogen Station Global Deployments - A Global Analysis, October 2017" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This is a status report on the deployment of hydrogen fueling stations in various regions of the world. ... Continue reading

Pre-Market Technical Recap on Auto Makers Stocks -- SORL Auto Parts, Kandi Technologies, Tesla, and Ford Motor

Pre-Market Technical Recap on Auto Makers Stocks -- SORL Auto Parts, Kandi Technologies, Tesla, and Ford Motor

NEW YORK, October 27, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on SORL, KNDI, TSLA, or F then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. The world's automakers face a rate of change unlike that of any other time in the industry's history, said a Hoovers report. ... Continue reading

Facebook and ActivEngage Provide a New Way to Reach Car Buyers on Facebook

Facebook and ActivEngage Provide a New Way to Reach Car Buyers on Facebook

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27, 2017 -- ActivEngage, Inc. is joining a new Facebook Marketplace initiative for car dealers. ... Continue reading

Finnish Steel Takes Scientists Into the Deepest Spot of the Ocean - the Marianas Trench

Finnish Steel Takes Scientists Into the Deepest Spot of the Ocean - the Marianas Trench

HELSINKI, Oct. 27, 2017 -- A Chinese scientific research company Rainbowfish Deepsea Equipment & Technology Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

IVECO strengthens its leadership in LNG trucks

IVECO strengthens its leadership in LNG trucks

The brand solidifies its leadership in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) power solutions for the transport sector with the unveiling of its new Stralis NP (Natural Power) 460, the most sustainable truck ever for long-haul transport LONDON, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Further demonstrating its ability to offer a full-range of alternativ ... Continue reading

Rise of automated vehicles spells doom for taxis, buses in next 15 years: Report

Rise of automated vehicles spells doom for taxis, buses in next 15 years: Report

VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 27, 2017 /CNW/ - If you thought Uber was a disruptor, wait until automated vehicles (AVs) backed by smartphone apps for "mobility on demand" begin to eat into taxi and public bus services in the early 2020s, then begin to disrupt car ownership in the late 2020s. So says a report published today called ... Continue reading

SCRS to Promote Career Center Postings to Job-Seeking Students During SEMA Career Day

SCRS to Promote Career Center Postings to Job-Seeking Students During SEMA Career Day

SCRS to Promote Career Center Postings to Job-Seeking Students During SEMA Career Day ... Continue reading

This Super-Material Could Cause an Electric Vehicle Breakthrough

This Super-Material Could Cause an Electric Vehicle Breakthrough

LONDON, October 27, 2017 -- Electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers have long been searching for the "Holy Grail" technology that could lower the cost of batteries while also extending their range. Government research labs, venture capital, startups, and large corporations have all toyed with different ways t ... Continue reading

Around The World In 80 Days With The Porsche World Expedition 2018

Around The World In 80 Days With The Porsche World Expedition 2018

STUTTGART - October 27, 2017: Take the new Porsche Cayenne across every continent: In spring 2018, Porsche AG is adding a very special highlight to its existing range of driving experiences and trips for fans. The Porsche World Expedition allows participants to experience all facets of the new Cayenne on a journey of m ... Continue reading

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