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TELENAV AND WAYLENS MAPS

TELENAV AND WAYLENS MAPS

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and BOSTON, Oct. ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - Gentex Digital Vision and New HomeLink Aftermarket Products

SEMA 2017 - Gentex Digital Vision and New HomeLink Aftermarket Products

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At this year’s SEMA show, Gentex Corporation will launch a new dual-camera-input version of its Full Display Mirror (FDM), demonstrate an intelligent headlamp with a built-in high-beam-assist system for vehicles or motorcycles, and showcase a new two-button, waterproof ver ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - MINI John Cooper Works Tuning Kit

SEMA 2017 - MINI John Cooper Works Tuning Kit

launch of the new MINI John Cooper Works Tuning Kit at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, expanding the current tuning kit offering to now include Clubman and Countryman models. The new John Cooper Works Tuning Kit utilizes a retrofit exhaust system, aftermarket components and engine software programming increasing the engine ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - Mopar Unleashes ‘Hellcrate’ 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI

SEMA 2017 - Mopar Unleashes ‘Hellcrate’ 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI

Never before has a supercharged, factory-direct 707-horsepower crate engine kit been offered, and we are proud to be the first to deliver a solution enthusiasts have demanded,” said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA. “This ultimate powertrain option fits the needs of owners and fans who demand ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - Show Update Monday October 30, 2017

SEMA 2017 - Show Update Monday October 30, 2017

SEMA DAILY HIGHLIGHTS – Monday, October 30, 2017 The 2017 SEMA Show opens tomorrow, but a lot of media activities are taking place today.DON’T MISS TODAY!Media Preview ExclusiveMonday, October 30, 12:00 PM –2:00 PM; Media Center, Room S220Credentialed media are invited to an exclusive preview featuring members of ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - Lexus At SEMA Guide

SEMA 2017 - Lexus At SEMA Guide

October 27, 2017 In its tenth year at the SEMA Show, Lexus brings the highly-anticipated and all-new LC 500 Inspiration Series in Structural Blue to the ultimate aftermarket audience and many more. The custom builds will be on display at the Lexus display area in Central Hall booth #21601 as well as North Hall Lobby bo ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

Allison Transmission Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today reported net sales for the third quarter of $595 million, a 37 percent increase from the same period in 2016. ... Continue reading

CarMax Announces Upcoming Chief Operating Officer Retirement

CarMax Announces Upcoming Chief Operating Officer Retirement

RICHMOND, Va.—CarMax, Inc. today announced that Cliff Wood plans to retire as executive vice president and chief operating officer by the end of the summer of 2018 and will be succeeded by Ed Hill, currently CarMax’s executive vice president, strategy and business transformation. “Cliff has been instrumental in b ... Continue reading

CarSmartt Expansion to Italy and Mexico and New Insurance Coverage for Shipment of Parcels

CarSmartt Expansion to Italy and Mexico and New Insurance Coverage for Shipment of Parcels

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Today the President of CarSmartt™, F/K/A Sport Supplement Group,Inc. (OTC-SRSP) Roy Capasso, announces corporate update. He states that "The Company has completed an agreement with U-PIC™, a shipping insurance company, https://u-pic.com. ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Vehicle Market for the Luxury Segment to 2030 - Research and Markets

Global Autonomous Vehicle Market for the Luxury Segment to 2030 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Autonomous Vehicle Market for Luxury Segment by Body Type (Sedan/Hatchback & SUV), End User (Personal Mobility & Car Sharing), Fuel Type (BEV, Hybrid, ICE, & FCEV), Component (Radar, LiDAR, & Biometric Sensors) and Region - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. ... Continue reading

Global Hanging Hardware Market for Fueling Systems 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Dover Corporation, Franklin Fueling Systems & Gilbarco - Research and Markets

Global Hanging Hardware Market for Fueling Systems 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Dover Corporation, Franklin Fueling Systems & Gilbarco - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Hanging Hardware Market for Fueling Systems 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global hanging hardware market for fueling systems to grow at a CAGR of 3.03% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

GM Financial Launches Cool Cars for Remarkable Kids Program in Boston

GM Financial Launches Cool Cars for Remarkable Kids Program in Boston

FORT WORTH, Texas—General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial or the “Company”) today announced the expansion of its Cool Cars for Remarkable Kids program in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House at Boston Harbor, addressing a unique mobility challenge for children and families visiting the House. At ... Continue reading

Lyft Co-Founder and President John Zimmer to Keynote CES 2018 Leaders in Technology Dinner

Lyft Co-Founder and President John Zimmer to Keynote CES 2018 Leaders in Technology Dinner

ARLINGTON, Va.—Lyft’s John Zimmer, co-founder and president, will address 600 policymakers, top technologists and entrepreneurs at the CES® 2018 Leaders in Technology (LIT) dinner on Jan. 10. ... Continue reading

News from Mertrux Truck & Van - Mercedes-Benz Dealer Mertrux delivers a Total solution with 8x2 Arocs flagship

News from Mertrux Truck & Van - Mercedes-Benz Dealer Mertrux delivers a Total solution with 8x2 Arocs flagship

[cid:image007.jpg@01D3519A.FD019870] Date: 30 October 2017 [CGE17214C-153] Reaching new heights: Total Hire & Sales Operations Director Andy Hickingbottom described the Arocs as "the perfect tool for its different jobs" Mercedes-Benz Dealer Mertrux delivers a Total solution with 8x2 Arocs flagship Total Hire & Sales ta ... Continue reading

Ohio Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station

Ohio Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students at Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, will speak with NASA astronauts living, working and doing research aboard the International Space Station at 10:10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Nov. ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Corporation to Present at Baird’s 2017 Global Industrial Conference

Oshkosh Corporation to Present at Baird’s 2017 Global Industrial Conference

OSHKOSH, Wis.—Oshkosh Corporation announced today that it will present at Baird’s 2017 Global Industrial Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The presentation at Baird’s 2017 Global Industrial Conference is scheduled to start at 7:30 am CT and will b ... Continue reading

Pre-Engineering Robotics Students At American Heritage School Of Boca Delray Build Autonomous Vehicle With Funding From LexisNexis

Pre-Engineering Robotics Students At American Heritage School Of Boca Delray Build Autonomous Vehicle With Funding From LexisNexis

PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Students in the Robotics program at American Heritage School of Boca/Delray are exposed daily to emerging technology that will impact the human experience in the near future. ... Continue reading

Sojern's Latest Report Debunks the Myth of the 'Average' Traveler

Sojern's Latest Report Debunks the Myth of the 'Average' Traveler

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Sojern, travel's direct demand engine, with thousands of clients across the air, lodging, car, cruise, and tourism industries—today released its new report, "The Modern Traveler's Path to Purchase." The report offers deep insights into how consumers buy travel services by looking at ei ... Continue reading

The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Teams Up with J&P Cycles, Cycle Source Magazine to Showcase Custom Motorcycle Building, DIY Maintenance

The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Teams Up with J&P Cycles, Cycle Source Magazine to Showcase Custom Motorcycle Building, DIY Maintenance

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 -- The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® (IMS), an industry leader on connecting powersports brands with highly qualified enthusiasts and buyers, today announced the return of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show hosted by J&P Cycles as well as the addition of "do-it-yo ... Continue reading

TrailersPlus Brings Convenience, Expert Advice, and the Nation's Largest Trailer Selection to Indianapolis, Indiana

TrailersPlus Brings Convenience, Expert Advice, and the Nation's Largest Trailer Selection to Indianapolis, Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2017 -- On Saturday, November 4th, 2017 TrailersPlus - the nation's largest trailer dealer - is opening its 56th store location in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Has Done It Again!

TravelCenters of America Has Done It Again!

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail 2017 Voted Best (Photo: Business Wire) 2017 Voted Best (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers®, today announced the results of ... Continue reading

United Airlines Strengthens Commitment to New York/New Jersey with Creation of Regional President Role

United Airlines Strengthens Commitment to New York/New Jersey with Creation of Regional President Role

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2017 -- United Airlines (UAL) today announced the hiring of Jill Kaplan to serve as President, New York/New Jersey. ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

U.S. Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

CARSON, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. All information and data are from continuing operations, which exclude the AutoMD operating segment u ... Continue reading

Xevo to Discuss AI, Voice, and Data Monetization for Connected Cars at TU-Automotive Europe

Xevo to Discuss AI, Voice, and Data Monetization for Connected Cars at TU-Automotive Europe

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Xevo Inc. today announced that EVP Timo Bauer will speak on the evolution of voice technology into today's conversational user experience, and participate in a panel on artificial intelligence and the personalized automobile user experience at the TU-Automotive Europe Conference in Mu ... Continue reading

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles Recall Summary Name of Product: Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control a ... Continue reading

eCapital Becomes Newest Member of the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA)

eCapital Becomes Newest Member of the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA)

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30, 2017 -- eCapital, a leading supply chain financial services provider announced today that it has been selected as the newest member of the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA). BiTA was formed by experienced tech and transportation executives to create a forum for the development of blockchain st ... Continue reading

NASA Marshall to Mark Disability Employment Awareness Month Oct. 31 With Basketball Star, Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings

NASA Marshall to Mark Disability Employment Awareness Month Oct. 31 With Basketball Star, Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former University of Tennessee and Women's National Basketball Association star Tamika Catchings will speak at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, Oct. ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017 - Civic Type R Crate Engines For Sale

SEMA 2017 - Civic Type R Crate Engines For Sale

Honda announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that the Civic Type R's 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo engine – the motor that makes Type R the fastest front-wheel-drive production automobile in the world and the most powerful Honda ever sold in America – is now available as a crate engine for ... Continue reading

World's leading award for innovation in body construction goes to BMW for the third time.

World's leading award for innovation in body construction goes to BMW for the third time.

Munich. At their annual conference in Bad Nauheim, automobile construction experts from all over the world selected the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo as the winner of the EuroCar Body Award 2017. ... Continue reading

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Selects CCC as its Collision Parts E-commerce Provider

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Selects CCC as its Collision Parts E-commerce Provider

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2017 -- CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has selected the CCC® Parts technology as its collision parts e-commerce solution for the company and in support of their dealers in the United States. ... Continue reading

AMSOIL Heading to SEMA with Thirteen New Products

AMSOIL Heading to SEMA with Thirteen New Products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2017 AMSOIL has launched 13 new products since SEMA 2016 that cover a broad range of applications including automotive, diesel, motorcycle and more. The following will be on display in the SEMA New Product Showcase and in the AMSOIL Booth #24859 located in Central Hall. ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Arctic-Cat-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-Textron-Specialized-Vehicles Recall Summary Name of Product: Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behi ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results; Management Updates Guidance

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results; Management Updates Guidance

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported third quarter 2017 net income of $62 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.18, compared with $49 million, or $0.90 per share, last year. The quarter included a $39 million benefit from lower product liability costs. ... Continue reading

Creative and Inspiring 'Trophy City' Campaign Showcases 10th-Generation Honda Accord and All Who Refuse to Rest on Their Laurels

Creative and Inspiring 'Trophy City' Campaign Showcases 10th-Generation Honda Accord and All Who Refuse to Rest on Their Laurels

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 -- As America's best-selling car for over 41 years, the Honda Accord has earned its share of trophies. ... Continue reading

Cubic to Showcase Innovative Transport Solutions at ITS World Congress in Montreal

Cubic to Showcase Innovative Transport Solutions at ITS World Congress in Montreal

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Cubic Corporation today announced that its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division will participate in ITS World Congress 2017 in Montreal, Canada from October 29 to November 2. ... Continue reading

Dana Names Nick Stavrakis to Lead Operations in Oceania

Dana Names Nick Stavrakis to Lead Operations in Oceania

MAUMEE, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Dana Incorporated today announced that Nick Stavrakis has been appointed managing director for all operations in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the company's service and assembly center in South Africa, effective Nov. ... Continue reading

Dirt Knights - Series Premier on MAVTV

Dirt Knights - Series Premier on MAVTV

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For immediate release: DIRT KNIGHTS - Blockbuster new 'Reality' Series Sunday night, Nov. 5 at 8:00pm ET ...only on MAVTV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Corona, CA (October 30, 2017): Watch ... Continue reading

Expanded Training, Regional User Group Meetings Cap Record Year for Epicor Eagle for the Aftermarket Software

Expanded Training, Regional User Group Meetings Cap Record Year for Epicor Eagle for the Aftermarket Software

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced that the Epicor Eagle® for the Aftermarket solution has set single-year records for new users and participation in software training sessions, reflecting ... Continue reading

Facedrive - a New Toronto-Based Ridesharing Company Launches Industry First CO2 Emissions Reduction Service

Facedrive - a New Toronto-Based Ridesharing Company Launches Industry First CO2 Emissions Reduction Service

In app algorithm calculates estimated CO2 for each journey and allocates monetary value to be paid to green initiative TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Facedrive Inc., a new Toronto-based ridesharing service has officially launched today introducing the industry's first service to include a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions ... Continue reading

Global Antifreeze Market - Expected to Reach $8.7 Billion by 2025 - Research and Markets

Global Antifreeze Market - Expected to Reach $8.7 Billion by 2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Antifreeze Market Analysis, 2014-2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global antifreeze market is expected to reach USD 8.76 billion by 2025. ... Continue reading

Global Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Market: Analysis of Growth, Trends Progress and Challenges (2016-2021) - Research and Markets

Global Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Market: Analysis of Growth, Trends Progress and Challenges (2016-2021) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Market: Analysis of Growth, Trends Progress and Challenges (2016 - 2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.03% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Riot Control Vehicle Market 2017-2021: Growth in Asymmetric Warfare & Internal Terrorism - Research and Markets

Global Riot Control Vehicle Market 2017-2021: Growth in Asymmetric Warfare & Internal Terrorism - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Riot Control Vehicle Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global riot control vehicle market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.58% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

HOT ROD announces new Editor-in-Chief

HOT ROD announces new Editor-in-Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOT ROD ANNOUNCES NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF  LOS ANGELES–October 30, 2017–TEN: A Discovery Communications Company announced today that Johnny Hunkins has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the HOT ROD brand. Hunkins takes the reins of the 69-year-old iconic brand after serving most recent ... Continue reading

Micronet Receives New $3,100,000 Order From Leading ELD Compliance Telematics Provider

Micronet Receives New $3,100,000 Order From Leading ELD Compliance Telematics Provider

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: MICT) announced today that its Mobile Resource Management (MRM) subsidiary Micronet Ltd., via its wholly owned subsidiary Micronet Inc., received a purchase order valued at approximately $3,100,000 for its recently released SmartHub-TREQr5 ... Continue reading

Mopar Unleashes 'Hellcrate' 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Kit at SEMA

Mopar Unleashes 'Hellcrate' 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Kit at SEMA

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017 -- New Mopar 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Kit — dubbed the "Hellcrate" — will debut at 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Mopar introduces its first-ever supercharged, 707-horsepower factory-backed crate engine kit Mopar "Hellcrate" HEMI Engine K ... Continue reading

New Auto Insurance Price Index from LowestRates.ca Finds Rates Dropping in Ontario, Rising in Alberta

New Auto Insurance Price Index from LowestRates.ca Finds Rates Dropping in Ontario, Rising in Alberta

The cost of premiums in Ontario fell an average of 11% in Q3 2017 versus the prior year; in Alberta, they're up 3.9% TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - LowestRates.ca today launched an Auto Insurance Price Index that tracks the average cost of consumer auto insurance in Canada on a quarterly basis. ... Continue reading

NSX "Dream Project" and Acura Motorsports Excellence on Display at SEMA 2017

NSX "Dream Project" and Acura Motorsports Excellence on Display at SEMA 2017

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2017 -- The depth and breadth of Acura Motorsports will be on display at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, October 31-November 3. The ARX-05 Daytona Prototype international (DPi), Acura's newest race car, will be featured just months ahead of its competition debut at the Rolex 24 at Dayton ... Continue reading

Raytheon executives to speak at Baird's 2017 Global Industrial Conference on November 8

Raytheon executives to speak at Baird's 2017 Global Industrial Conference on November 8

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Raytheon Company announced today that Raytheon Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy and Raytheon Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Anthony F. O'Brien will speak at Baird's 2017 Global Industrial Conference on Wednesday, Nov. ... Continue reading

Rear View Safety Introduces Optian 7 Driver Assist System with DVR

Rear View Safety Introduces Optian 7 Driver Assist System with DVR

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Rear View Safety, an industry leader in the sales and distribution of vehicle safety solutions, including backup camera systems, backup sensor systems, driver fatigue systems, mobile DVR's, and dash cameras, recently introduced the RVS-OP7 Optian 7 Driver Assist System with DVR. ... Continue reading

Recaro Automotive Seating celebrates its return to SEMA 2017

Recaro Automotive Seating celebrates its return to SEMA 2017

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Building on growing demand in the U.S. aftermarket, Recaro Automotive Seating is proud to announce four product premieres at SEMA at booth 50113 in the Performance Pavilion: two limited edition seats, one is an homage to the original Recaro Rallye shell seat of 1967, two newly designed spor ... Continue reading

Ritchie Bros. to conduct multi-million-dollar crane auction in Eagan, MN on December 5

Ritchie Bros. to conduct multi-million-dollar crane auction in Eagan, MN on December 5

Established in 1940, Truck Crane Services Company Inc. will sell all its assets by unreserved auction EAGAN, MN, Oct. 30, 2017 - On December 5, Ritchie Bros. ... Continue reading

Seven tips for safe streets this Halloween

Seven tips for safe streets this Halloween

THORNHILL, ON, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - The busiest and spookiest night of this season is fast approaching and CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is reminding parents and motorists to prepare properly to ensure safe streets and happy Halloween for everyone. ... Continue reading

The BBS CC-R debuts at SEMA in Las Vegas

The BBS CC-R debuts at SEMA in Las Vegas

DRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Premium wheel manufacturer BBS will premier the CC-R, a new interpretation of the classic BBS spoke wheel, on their stand in Upper South Hall, booth # 31277 at this year's SEMA Show. ... Continue reading

Trafficware Diversifies Smart City Connected Vehicle Applications with Commsignia V2X DSRC Solutions

Trafficware Diversifies Smart City Connected Vehicle Applications with Commsignia V2X DSRC Solutions

MONTREAL—ITS World Congress 2017: Integrated Mobility Driving Smart Solutions - Trafficware (Booth 2021) and Commsignia (Booth 2327) begin joint implementation of V2X DSRC communication technology integrated with Trafficware’s suite of smart traffic signal technology for the growing number of Smart City and vehicle ... Continue reading

Visteon to Present at the Baird 2017 Global Industrial Conference on Nov. 7

Visteon to Present at the Baird 2017 Global Industrial Conference on Nov. 7

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading global supplier of vehicle cockpit electronics, will present at the Baird 2017 Global Industrial Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. ... Continue reading

Briggs & Stratton To Move Production From Japan To Its Plants In Statesboro, Georgia And Auburn, Alabama

Briggs & Stratton To Move Production From Japan To Its Plants In Statesboro, Georgia And Auburn, Alabama

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30, 2017 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced today that it will move production of its V-Twin Vanguard™ engines from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Georgia and Auburn, Alabama. ... Continue reading

SEMA news: True American Hero Truck Giveaway

SEMA news: True American Hero Truck Giveaway

True American Hero Truck Giveaway to award two lifted, one-of-a-kind 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s – both painted by custom painter & pinstriper Tex McDorman<https://texefx.com/> – to a military veteran, first responder, volunteer or other nominee with an above-and-beyond record of public service. Both t ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: October 30, 2017; Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford PIck-ups; Tesla; RV's, Trailers

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: October 30, 2017; Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford PIck-ups; Tesla; RV's, Trailers

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: October 30, 2017; Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford PIck-ups; Tesla; RV&#39;s, Trailers ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan TITAN XD Will Be Winter-Ready With New Snow Plow Prep Package

2018 Nissan TITAN XD Will Be Winter-Ready With New Snow Plow Prep Package

Though winter officially doesn’t start until December 21, the 2018 Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup will be ready for the worst the season can throw at it with the arrival of a new Snow Plow Prep Package. The package, which includes high-capacity, heavy-duty front springs, will be available this fall for use with a r ... Continue reading

Tom Brady Signature Edition Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante

Tom Brady Signature Edition Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante

Record-breaking National Football League star, Tom Brady, has collaborated with Aston Martin’s Q by Aston Martin bespoke service to produce the Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante ‘Tom Brady Signature Edition’. This stunning version of the Vanquish S is strictly limited to just 12 examples. Tom Brady said: “It was ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Wins the International GT Open Championship

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Wins the International GT Open Championship

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 has won in the International GT Open for the second time in a row. After getting the 2016 title of the European series with Orange 1 Team Lazarus, this year is the turn of Imperiale Racing: on the Barcelona circuit, which hosted the last round of the series, the Emilian team put the seal on ... Continue reading

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

I drove a 2017 Genesis G80 Sport featuring a 365-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine and rear-wheel drive paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission featuring SHIFTRONIC technology and paddle shifters. Available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive, my test drive featured the following standards: sport front seats; 16-way ... Continue reading

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