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Nexen Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for Porsche Macan

Nexen Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for Porsche Macan

Nexen Tire to supply Ultra High Performance (UHP) tire N'FERA RU1 for Porsche Macan as original equipment tire SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2017 -- Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that it has begun supplying original equipment (OE) tires for the sports car manufacturer Porsche for the second ti ... Continue reading

REV and China-Based Chery Holding Group Enter Joint Venture for the Manufacturing of Specialty Vehicles in China

REV and China-Based Chery Holding Group Enter Joint Venture for the Manufacturing of Specialty Vehicles in China

MILWAUKEE—REV Group , a $2+ billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services announced today that it has established a joint venture with China’s Chery Holding Group in Wuhu to manufacture RVs, ambulances and other specialty vehicles for distribution withi ... Continue reading

Magna Announces Completion of First Share Repurchase Program

Magna Announces Completion of First Share Repurchase Program

AURORA, Ontario, December 6, 2017 -- - All $ are USD Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced the completion of the first of two share repurchase programs (the "Program"). The Program was commenced pursuant to an issuer bid exemption order issued to Magna by the Ontario Securities Commission on Nov ... Continue reading

Genovation Cars Announces Video Series

Genovation Cars Announces Video Series

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 8, 2017 -- Genovation Cars Inc., maker of the world's fastest street legal electric supercar, has produced a series of pre-launch videos. ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission announces new six-year labor contract with UAW Local 933

Allison Transmission announces new six-year labor contract with UAW Local 933

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 19, 2017 -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that members of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Workers of America (UAW) Local 933 have ratified a new six-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) which becomes effective Dec. ... Continue reading

Make in India - CAS Modeling Introducing Energy Vehicle for Pollution-free Environment

Make in India - CAS Modeling Introducing Energy Vehicle for Pollution-free Environment

PUNE, India, December 20, 2017 -- CAS Modeling, the leading Automotive Design Studio, provides conceptual designs to complete automotive development solution and services. The firm has recently got associated with USA-based Emerging OEM for their eMobility. ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Announces Enhanced Involvement in Canadian Rally Series

Subaru Canada Announces Enhanced Involvement in Canadian Rally Series

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce its enhanced involvement in the 2018 Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) season in the form of an improved contingency and all-new rally purchase program. ... Continue reading

Ziebart® Certified As A World-Class Franchise® By The Franchise Research Institute®

Ziebart® Certified As A World-Class Franchise® By The Franchise Research Institute®

TROY, Mich., Dec. 19, 2017 -- Ziebart® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute®. The recognition comes after an independent franchisee validation survey was conducted by the Franchise Research Institute, in which 76.1% of all Ziebart franchisees participated. ... Continue reading

GAC Motor's Smart Manufacturing Capabilities Attract Global Visitors at the Fortune Global Forum 2017

GAC Motor's Smart Manufacturing Capabilities Attract Global Visitors at the Fortune Global Forum 2017

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 20, 2017 -- GAC Motor, China's fastest-growing automaker, has wowed the Fortune Global Forum 2017 ("the Forum") as the official service car provider with 380 cars including the GA8 sedan, the GS8 SUV and the GM8 MPV. ... Continue reading

More Than 660 People May Be Killed, 76,000 Injured on U.S. Roads Over the Upcoming Holidays

More Than 660 People May Be Killed, 76,000 Injured on U.S. Roads Over the Upcoming Holidays

ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council urges caution as people plan road trips to celebrate holidays with family and friends. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CES 2018

Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CES 2018

TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will exhibit cutting-edge technologies and products, including its EMIRAI4 driving-assistance concept car for safer and more convenient transportation in the smart mobility era under the concept of "Make the move to mobility," at CES in Las Veg ... Continue reading

MINI ENHANCES PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS WITH MINI YOURS CUSTOMISED

MINI ENHANCES PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS WITH MINI YOURS CUSTOMISED

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 26, 2017- MINI today reached a new level of customization with the addition of MINI Yours Customised. The new offering allows MINI customers to design personalized inlays for the side scuttles, trims for the passenger side in the interior, LED door sills and LED door projectors. ... Continue reading

Greyhound Marks 30th Anniversary Of Its Home Free Program

Greyhound Marks 30th Anniversary Of Its Home Free Program

DALLAS, Dec. 28, 2017 -- This year, Greyhound marks the 30th anniversary of Home Free, a program designed to reunite runaway youth with their families. ... Continue reading

AEye Announces the AE100 Robotic Perception System for Autonomous Vehicles

AEye Announces the AE100 Robotic Perception System for Autonomous Vehicles

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail AEye AE100 Robotic Perception System for autonomous vehicles, powered by iDAR technology (Photo: Business Wire) AEye AE100 Robotic Perception System for autonomous vehicles, powered by iDAR technology (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail AEye demonstrates its solid ... Continue reading

GAC Motor to release signature sedan and electric concept car at 2018 NAIAS

GAC Motor to release signature sedan and electric concept car at 2018 NAIAS

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 8, 2018 -- GAC Motor, China's fastest-growing automaker, will present its elite vehicle lineup featuring its existing sedan, SUV, minivan and NEV at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which demonstrates the brand's sincerity and determination to enter the North American mark ... Continue reading

Honor Delivers The Future Of Mobile Technology With The AI-Powered Honor View10

Honor Delivers The Future Of Mobile Technology With The AI-Powered Honor View10

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2018 -- Honor, a leading smartphone e-brand, today announced, on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), that the AI-powered Honor View10 will go on sale in overseas markets from January 8th, 2018 and released a limited-edition Honor 7X Red. ... Continue reading

Risi Competizione Pleased with Daytona Roar Test Days

Risi Competizione Pleased with Daytona Roar Test Days

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RISI COMPETIZIONE PLEASED WITH DAYTONA ROAR TEST DAYS Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTLM No. 62: Alessandro Pier Guidi (ITA) Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTD ... Continue reading

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Announce Order for Three 777 Freighters

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Announce Order for Three 777 Freighters

SEATTLE, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. ... Continue reading

China's BYD Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Help Drive Immersive, Connected and Intelligent In-Vehicle Experiences

China's BYD Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Help Drive Immersive, Connected and Intelligent In-Vehicle Experiences

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , and Chinese new energy company, BYD Company Ltd., today announced the selection of Qualcomm Technologies' automotive solutions for upcoming electric vehicles from BYD. Anticipated to begin in 2019, BYD electric vehicles are ... Continue reading

Fisker's EMotion Electric Luxury Sedan and Flexible Solid-State Battery Make Global Debut at CES 2018

Fisker's EMotion Electric Luxury Sedan and Flexible Solid-State Battery Make Global Debut at CES 2018

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- A new era in emotionally stirring electric luxury vehicle design – complemented with global technological breakthroughs in battery technology for charging EVs and personal consumer electronics alike – is arriving at CES 2018 with Fisker's two global launches. ... Continue reading

Intel Partners with BMW, Nissan, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Ferrari North America to Showcase Power of Data at CES

Intel Partners with BMW, Nissan, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Ferrari North America to Showcase Power of Data at CES

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail During a keynote address opening the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Brian Krzanich, Intel Corporation chief executive officer, spoke of the flood of data that continues to grow. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , and Jaguar Land Rover, today announced that the Companies are working together to use Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ automotive platforms to power highly advanced telematics, infotainment and digital cluster with integrated connec ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Introduces Google Assistant Into The Award- Winning UVO Infotainment System

Kia Motors America Introduces Google Assistant Into The Award- Winning UVO Infotainment System

LAS VEGAS, Jan 8, 2018 -- At the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show today, Kia Motors America (KMA) announced the addition of UVO Agent for compatible Kia vehicles, which allows Kia owners to interact with the Google Assistant on their phones or Google Home to execute a variety of remote commands. The Kia integration with ... Continue reading

LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 --Today at PEPCOM, LimeBike, the leading smart bikeshare provider, announced the addition of electric-assist bikes to its fleet. ... Continue reading

Living in Digital Times Reveals This Year's Top Lifestyle Tech Trends at CES 2018

Living in Digital Times Reveals This Year's Top Lifestyle Tech Trends at CES 2018

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Living in Digital Times (LIDT) revealed the top lifestyle tech trends of 2018 in a press conference on CES Media Day 1 yesterday. ... Continue reading

OPTIS and LeddarTech Place LiDAR Simulation at the Heart of Autonomous Driving Developments at CES 2018

OPTIS and LeddarTech Place LiDAR Simulation at the Heart of Autonomous Driving Developments at CES 2018

LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2018 -- Member of the Leddar Ecosystem, OPTIS partners with LeddarTech to enable the virtual testing of advanced LiDAR systems and enhance the design process of smart and autonomous vehicles  OPTIS, a global virtual prototyping company, and LeddarTech Inc., the developer and owner of Leddar, a p ... Continue reading

OPTIS and Lucid Motors Announce Collaboration at CES 2018, Use Simulation Technology to Develop the Next Generation of Smart Headlights

OPTIS and Lucid Motors Announce Collaboration at CES 2018, Use Simulation Technology to Develop the Next Generation of Smart Headlights

LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2018 -- Virtual Reality prototyping leader and luxury mobility company offer demos of the latest in automobile lighting technology to show attendees.  OPTIS, the leading global virtual prototyping company, and Lucid Motors, a luxury mobility company defining a new class of premium electric vehicl ... Continue reading

Pioneer Showcases the Foundation for Its Next 80 Years of Automotive Innovation

Pioneer Showcases the Foundation for Its Next 80 Years of Automotive Innovation

LAS VEGAS--CES BOOTH #3902 – At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Pioneer showcases the foundation for its next 80 years of automotive innovation – including both aftermarket and automotive OEM technologies. Featured in the booth is Pioneer’s full line of aftermarket products that offer superior ... Continue reading

Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord

Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , announced today its continued support for cutting-edge personalization, infotainment and telematics systems, as demonstrated with the recent launch of the 2018 Honda Accord.  The 2018 Honda Accord features a highly ad ... Continue reading

Sony's Initiatives in Automotive Image Sensors

Sony's Initiatives in Automotive Image Sensors

TOKYO, Jan. 8, 2018 -- In October 2014, Sony Corporation ("Sony") announced that it would commercialize image sensors for automotive use. ... Continue reading

Sony Unveils New Products and Paves Way for Future with AI x Robotics, Automotive Image Sensors and More at CES 2018

Sony Unveils New Products and Paves Way for Future with AI x Robotics, Automotive Image Sensors and More at CES 2018

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 -- Sony Corporation ("Sony") will unveil its new lineup of products at the CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, held from Tuesday, January 9 (local time). On display will be its latest product offerings such as 4K OLED televisions and wireless noise-cancelling stereo headsets that allow you to enjoy ... Continue reading

Visteon's Next-Generation of SmartCore™ Cockpit Domain Controllers Will Feature Qualcomm Automotive Solutions

Visteon's Next-Generation of SmartCore™ Cockpit Domain Controllers Will Feature Qualcomm Automotive Solutions

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 8, 2018 -- Visteon Corporation , a technology leader in the fast-growing cockpit electronics segment, announced plans to deliver the next-generation of its SmartCore™ cockpit controllers using automotive solutions from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Future SmartCore™ cockpit controllers ... Continue reading

300 Miles On A Onewheel? Team Sets Record With Ride From Palm Springs To CES 2018 In Las Vegas On Onewheel+ XR.

300 Miles On A Onewheel? Team Sets Record With Ride From Palm Springs To CES 2018 In Las Vegas On Onewheel+ XR.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 -- To celebrate the launch of its new Onewheel+ XR extended range model, Onewheel creator Future Motion decided to ride to Las Vegas by Onewheel, the longest recorded Onewheel ride. ... Continue reading

API's Jack Gerard delivers the 2018 State of American Energy speech

API's Jack Gerard delivers the 2018 State of American Energy speech

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- API President and CEO Jack Gerard delivered the following speech at today's 2018 State of American Energy event. ... Continue reading

Authentic Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadster and Daytona Coupe to Be Introduced at Barrett-Jackson Auction

Authentic Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadster and Daytona Coupe to Be Introduced at Barrett-Jackson Auction

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Shelby American and Shelby Legendary Cars will offer a limited number of Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes and FIA roadsters honoring world champion driver Bob Bondurant. (Photo: Business Wire) Shelby American and Shelby Legendary Cars will offer a limited number of Shelby Cobra Daytona Coup ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson is Gearing Up for First-Ever Yearlong Charity Initiative

Barrett-Jackson is Gearing Up for First-Ever Yearlong Charity Initiative

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Barrett-Jackson's yearlong multifaceted campaign, which will help raise money and much needed awareness, will benefit the American Heart Association (AHA) and kicks off at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction (Photo: Business Wire) Barrett-Jackson's yearlong multifaceted campaig ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Chip Market Research Report 2017 - 2023: Market is Expected to Witness a CAGR of 9.1% - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Chip Market Research Report 2017 - 2023: Market is Expected to Witness a CAGR of 9.1% - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Chip Market Research Reports Insights, Opportunity, Analysis, Market Shares And Forecast 2017 - 2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The major parameters that are fueling the global automotive chip market are surging vehicle production, rapid incorporation of ECU ... Continue reading

Global Marketing Veteran Atticus Firey to Lead Automotive Care Laboratories + Please respond

Global Marketing Veteran Atticus Firey to Lead Automotive Care Laboratories + Please respond

Hi Carey, I hope you are well! Automotive Care Laboratories, LLC (ACL), a rapidly growing, global, consumer products company offering a number of widely known brands, such as West Coast Customs Car Care, has announced the appointment of Atticus Firey to its Chief Executive Officer post. Firey, who previously helmed Meg ... Continue reading

Polk Audio Unveils Amazon Alexa-Enabled Sound Bar

Polk Audio Unveils Amazon Alexa-Enabled Sound Bar

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2018 -- Today at CES, taking place in Las Vegas from Jan. ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Launches a Venture Capital Fund to Invest up to $1 Billion Over Five Years

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Launches a Venture Capital Fund to Invest up to $1 Billion Over Five Years

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2018 -- Alliance Ventures to Prioritize Next-Generation Mobility With $200 Million Year-One Funding   New entity to act as main interface for start-ups, investors and the venture capital ecosystem  Fund prioritizes open innovation in new mobility, including electrification, autonomous systems, c ... Continue reading

SoundHound Inc.’s Houndify Voice AI Platform Powers Conversational Experiences Across Autos, Connected Speakers, Robotics, Appliances, Augmented Reality, Wearables and More at CES

SoundHound Inc.’s Houndify Voice AI Platform Powers Conversational Experiences Across Autos, Connected Speakers, Robotics, Appliances, Augmented Reality, Wearables and More at CES

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Hyundai Intelligent Personal Agent (Photo: Business Wire) Hyundai Intelligent Personal Agent (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail HUMAX AI Speaker (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Kuri Robot by Mayfield Robotics (Photo: Business Wire) Full Si ... Continue reading

Visteon and Guangzhou Automobile Group of China Automotive Engineering Institute Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Autonomous Driving and Cockpit Electronics Development

Visteon and Guangzhou Automobile Group of China Automotive Engineering Institute Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Autonomous Driving and Cockpit Electronics Development

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 -- Visteon Corporation , a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, today signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Wheel Estate Expands RV Sharing Service

Wheel Estate Expands RV Sharing Service

Alberta couple who trailblazed peer-to-peer RV rentals in early 2017 expands offering across Canada CALGARY, Jan. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - After experiencing overwhelming success launching in Alberta last year, Wheel Estate is excited to announce the official expansion across Canada in 2018 to meet the continued demand for RV ... Continue reading

Automotive Light-Vehicle Sensors - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Automotive Light-Vehicle Sensors - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Light-Vehicle Sensors - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the vehicle lightweighting megatrend, the technologies, materials and suppliers involved, and material content forecasts out ... Continue reading

Connected Cars Market Report 2017: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts 2015-2023 - Research and Markets

Connected Cars Market Report 2017: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts 2015-2023 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Connected Cars Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report predicts the global connected cars market to grow with a CAGR of 27.5% over the period of 2017-2023 The report on connected cars market is a com ... Continue reading

Goodyear to Present at Deutsche Bank Auto Industry Conference

Goodyear to Present at Deutsche Bank Auto Industry Conference

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2018 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  today said it will webcast its presentation at the 2018 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit on Jan. ... Continue reading

Mazda, Toyota select Alabama for new U.S. auto manufacturing plant

Mazda, Toyota select Alabama for new U.S. auto manufacturing plant

— Investment to reach $1.6 billion for facility that will employ up to 4,000, open in 2021 — MONTGOMERY, AL, Jan. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined Mazda (MZDAF) and Toyota leaders today to announce the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama as the site of the ... Continue reading

Quaker Steak & Lube® Express Opens at TA in Gary, Indiana

Quaker Steak & Lube® Express Opens at TA in Gary, Indiana

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail QS&L Express Restaurant (Photo: Business Wire) QS&L Express Restaurant (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WESTLAKE, Ohio--TA Restaurant Group (TARG), a division of TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® ... Continue reading

Honda Ridgeline Named to Auto Magazine List of the 2018 10 Best Trucks and SUVs

Honda Ridgeline Named to Auto Magazine List of the 2018 10 Best Trucks and SUVs

Jan 10, 2018 - TORRANCE, Calif.; For the second consecutive year, the Honda Ridgeline has been named to the Car and Driver magazine list of the 10Best Trucks and SUVs as their choice in the Mid-Size Pickup category. For the awards, Car and Driver tested vehicles on the unique attributes for their respective segments, i ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru BRZ Launches Into the New Year with New Models and New Features

2018 Subaru BRZ Launches Into the New Year with New Models and New Features

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 10, 2018Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that the 2018 BRZ will be available in showrooms across Canada this winter. ... Continue reading

Automotive Braking Systems Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Automotive Braking Systems Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Braking Systems - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global automotive original equipment (OE) foundation and electronic braking sector and assesses major suppliers, top markets, ... Continue reading

Automotive OE Tyres and Wheels Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Automotive OE Tyres and Wheels Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Automotive OE Tyres and Wheels - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global light vehicle OE tyre and wheel sectors with analysis of the major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and ma ... Continue reading

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of starter motors, alternators, plugs and ignitions and assesses major suppliers, top markets, technology t ... Continue reading

Automotive Vision Systems Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Automotive Vision Systems Report 2018-2032: Technology, Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Vision Systems - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of automotive vision systems - glazing, mirrors and wipers - and assesses major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market s ... Continue reading

European Automotive Sensors Aftermarket 2017 - Forecast to 2023 - Research and Markets

European Automotive Sensors Aftermarket 2017 - Forecast to 2023 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "European Category Management Report-Automotive Sensors Aftermarket, Forecast to 2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The overall aftermarket replacement demand for the six automotive sensors (covered in this study) in Europe was estimated at 836 million in 2016; it is expected to ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Highlights Safety, User Experience, Eco-Friendliness for Autonomous Cars at CES 2018

Hyundai Mobis Highlights Safety, User Experience, Eco-Friendliness for Autonomous Cars at CES 2018

LAS VEGAS--Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330), the seventh-largest automotive supplier in the world, is highlighting the technologies it is developing to make the car of the future safer, more user-friendly and greener as the industry races towards autonomous and electrified vehicles at CES 2018. “The technologies featured a ... Continue reading

Latin American Commercial Vehicles Market Forecast to 2023: Powered by Digital Transformation, the LATAM Commercial Trucking Market is Estimated to Record a CAGR of 7.1% During 2016-2023 - Research and Markets

Latin American Commercial Vehicles Market Forecast to 2023: Powered by Digital Transformation, the LATAM Commercial Trucking Market is Estimated to Record a CAGR of 7.1% During 2016-2023 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Latin American Commercial Vehicles Market, Forecast to 2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The LATAM commercial vehicles market is experiencing a number of transformative shifts that are driven by social, economic, and technology disruptions impacting the region's logistics, prim ... Continue reading

New Class-Action Lawsuit Puts Ford and Bosch in Crosshairs of Latest Emissions Scandal

New Class-Action Lawsuit Puts Ford and Bosch in Crosshairs of Latest Emissions Scandal

Hi there, Ford owners today hit the automaker with a class-action lawsuit alleging it installed a VW-like emissions-cheating device in its 2011-2017 250 and 350 Super Duty diesel pickup trucks, illegally enabling the trucks to pollute at levels up to 50 times the legal limit. Please see the release below for more infor ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE - Barrett-Jackson will auction Prestone's beautifully restored Monte Carlo SS to benefit TGen cancer research

PRESS RELEASE - Barrett-Jackson will auction Prestone's beautifully restored Monte Carlo SS to benefit TGen cancer research

[cid:image002.jpg@01D38A0A.C958EA70] HI-RES IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lep7t99j96oxqtw/AADl8_mS2pP0QzCExWOHjSd_a?dl=0> Barrett-Jackson will auction beautifully restored Monte Carlo SS to benefit TGen cancer research First 'Project Prestone' resto-mod will cross the auction block Jan. 18 at WestWor ... Continue reading

Alabama Site For for New Mazda Toyota JV U.S. Auto Manufacturing Plant +VIDEO

Alabama Site For for New Mazda Toyota JV U.S. Auto Manufacturing Plant +VIDEO

Investment to reach $1.6 billion for facility that will employ up to 4,000, open in 2021 Montgomery, Alabama (January 10, 2018) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined Mazda (MZDAF) and Toyota leaders today to announce the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama as the site of their ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE RIGHT HERE - Toyota Mazda Joint Manufacturing Press Conference 3PM EST +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE RIGHT HERE - Toyota Mazda Joint Manufacturing Press Conference 3PM EST +VIDEO

PLANO, TX - January 10, 2018: Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation will be hosting a livestream of a press conference scheduled for 3:00pm EST/12:00 pm PST today, regarding their new U.S. joint manufacturing plant. ... Continue reading

Icelandair Puts Baltimore Back on the Map

Icelandair Puts Baltimore Back on the Map

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Jan. 10, 2018 -- Today, Icelandair announces the return of their international flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Iceland and beyond. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Honored as Team Freedom LCS Supplier of the Year

Rolls-Royce Honored as Team Freedom LCS Supplier of the Year

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2018 -- Recognized for their track record of exceptional performance and commitment to affordability, Rolls-Royce was named as the 2017 Team Freedom [NYSE: LMT] Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Supplier of the Year at the 30th annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium on Jan. ... Continue reading

2018 Autonomous Light Vehicle Market Review and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

2018 Autonomous Light Vehicle Market Review and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Autonomous Light Vehicle Market Review and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging autonomous light vehicle sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Accenture to Demonstrate Multi-Passenger, In-Vehicle Amazon Alexa Voice Service at CES 2018 in Las Vegas

Accenture to Demonstrate Multi-Passenger, In-Vehicle Amazon Alexa Voice Service at CES 2018 in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS--Accenture is supporting Faurecia and Parrot Automotive to integrate Amazon Alexa voice technology within the cockpit and entertainment system of connected vehicles. Created as a technology demonstrator for CES 2018, the system integrates two Alexa agents directly within Parrot’s latest NIS 8300 automotive ... Continue reading

Advanced Engine Technologies for Meeting CO2 and Fuel Economy Targets 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

Advanced Engine Technologies for Meeting CO2 and Fuel Economy Targets 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Advanced Engine Technologies for Meeting CO2 and Fuel Economy Targets - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging light vehicle engine technologies required to meet CO2 and fuel economy mandates, major suppliers ... Continue reading

Brilliance Auto Joins Hands with Renault to Explore International Market Along "Belt and Road"

Brilliance Auto Joins Hands with Renault to Explore International Market Along "Belt and Road"

SHENYANG, China, Jan. 10, 2018 -- China's Brilliance Auto Group recently entered a deal with the Renault Group to set up the Renault Brilliance Jinbei Automotive Co., Ltd., a joint venture to manufacture light commercial vehicles (LCVs) under the three brands of Jinbei, Renault and Huasong, with an aim to sell 150,000 ... Continue reading

CES 2018 I Cision Roundup

CES 2018 I Cision Roundup

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2018 -- The following roundup is a collection of stories dealing with the 2018 CES Tradeshow and is appropriate for special sections and for general use.  For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the release below, as well as its headline linked to the full ... Continue reading

Crystal Financial Provides Financing for CARite

Crystal Financial Provides Financing for CARite

BOSTON--Crystal Financial LLC today announced the completion of a $45.0 million Senior Credit Facility for CARite Holdings, LLC (“CARite”). Headquartered in Madison Heights, MI, the company sells and leases previously owned vehicles through their network of owned and partnered CARite locations. Through Brite Financ ... Continue reading

Global 4WD and AWD Light Vehicle Market Forecasts 2018-2032: Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Market Size Forecasts - Research and Markets

Global 4WD and AWD Light Vehicle Market Forecasts 2018-2032: Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Market Size Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global 4WD and AWD Light Vehicle Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forec ... Continue reading

Global All Wheel Drive (AWD) E-bikes Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Christini AWD Bicycles, Karbon Kinetics & Greenwit Technologies - Research and Markets

Global All Wheel Drive (AWD) E-bikes Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Christini AWD Bicycles, Karbon Kinetics & Greenwit Technologies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global All Wheel Drive (AWD) E-bikes Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global all wheel drive (AWD) E-bikes market to grow at a CAGR of 8.48% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Airbag ECU Market 2017-2021: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.49% - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Airbag ECU Market 2017-2021: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.49% - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Airbag ECU Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive airbag ECU market to grow at a CAGR of 6.49% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive OE Lighting Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 & Exclusive Interviews with Valeo, SL Corporation, Federal Mogul - Research and Markets

Global Automotive OE Lighting Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 & Exclusive Interviews with Valeo, SL Corporation, Federal Mogul - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive OE Lighting Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the automotive OE global lighting sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Rubber Seal Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 By Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, M&HCV, 2W & OTR) & Product Type (Mechanical, Lip Seals, Rotary Seals) - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Rubber Seal Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 By Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, M&HCV, 2W & OTR) & Product Type (Mechanical, Lip Seals, Rotary Seals) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Rubber Seal Market By Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, M&HCV, 2W & OTR), By Product Type (Mechanical, Lip Seals, Rotary Seals, etc.), By Region (APAC, Europe & CIS, North America, etc.), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Global ... Continue reading

Global Electric and Hybrid Light Vehicles Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Electric and Hybrid Light Vehicles Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric and Hybrid Light Vehicles Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global electric and hybrid light vehicle, major electric and hybrid light vehicle manufacturers, top markets, technology trends ... Continue reading

Global Heavy Trucks Market Report 2018 - Research and Markets

Global Heavy Trucks Market Report 2018 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Heavy Trucks Market" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global heavy trucks sector, major manufacturers, top markets, manufacturing trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Access and Security Market Report 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Access and Security Market Report 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Access and Security Market Report - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The 2018 edition of this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE light vehicle access and security sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends a ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Door Modules Report 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Door Modules Report 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "The 2017 Global Light Vehicle Door Modules Report - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The 2018 edition of this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global light vehicle OE automotive door modules sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends an ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Electric Motors Market 2018-2032: Electric Parking Brakes, Actuator Mirrors, Power Folding Mirrors, Seating, Steering, Sunroofs, Windows, Wipers - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Electric Motors Market 2018-2032: Electric Parking Brakes, Actuator Mirrors, Power Folding Mirrors, Seating, Steering, Sunroofs, Windows, Wipers - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Electric Motors Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Updated in the last quarter, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE electric motors sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size fo ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Engine Cooling Market Report 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Engine Cooling Market Report 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Engine Cooling Market Report - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The 2018 edition of this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE light vehicle access and security sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and ma ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Front End Modules Market Report 2018 & Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Front End Modules Market Report 2018 & Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "The 2017 Global Light Vehicle Front End Modules Report - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The 2018 edition of this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global light vehicle OE front end modules sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Fuel Tanks and Delivery Systems Market 2018-2032: OE Fuel Tanks Sector, Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Fuel Tanks and Delivery Systems Market 2018-2032: OE Fuel Tanks Sector, Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Fuel Tanks and Delivery Systems Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE fuel tanks sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle HVAC Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle HVAC Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle HVAC Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Updated in the last quarter, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the global automotive heating, ventilation and air-conditioning sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology tr ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Forecasts 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Forecasts 2018-2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global light vehicle OE exhausts sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and automobile ex ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Safety Systems Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Safety Systems Market 2018 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Safety Systems Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE automotive active and passive safety systems sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size for ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market 2018-2032: Major Suppliers, Top Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market 2018-2032: Major Suppliers, Top Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE turbos sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

India Automotive Lubricants Market By Vehicle Type, Lubricant Type, Base Oil, Demand Category, Sales Channel, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - Research and Markets

India Automotive Lubricants Market By Vehicle Type, Lubricant Type, Base Oil, Demand Category, Sales Channel, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "India Automotive Lubricants Market By Vehicle Type (Two-Wheeler, Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Tractors & Others), By Lubricant Type, By Base Oil, By Demand Category, By Sales Channel, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. India ... Continue reading

India Electric Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type, Drivetrain Technology, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023 - Research and Markets

India Electric Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type, Drivetrain Technology, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "India Electric Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type (Three-Wheeler, Two-Wheeler, Passenger Car & Bus), By Drivetrain Technology (Battery Electric Vehicle Vs. Plug-in Electric Vehicle), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. ... Continue reading

Molex Automotive Power Delivery Modules Leverage Innovative Microchip Technology Devices

Molex Automotive Power Delivery Modules Leverage Innovative Microchip Technology Devices

LISLE, Ill.--Molex and Microchip Technology Inc. are collaborating on the development of integrated USB Media Modules and USB Power Delivery Solutions for automotive infotainment systems. Molex will highlight these advanced applications for connected vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show, Jan 9-12, 2018, Las Vegas, ... Continue reading

NYC Department of Sanitation Deploys Magellan's Return to Route Solution for City Salt Spreading Vehicles

NYC Department of Sanitation Deploys Magellan's Return to Route Solution for City Salt Spreading Vehicles

SAN DIMAS, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018 -- As the first of the winter snow storms move into the Eastern Seaboard, Magellan is announcing today that its Return to Route navigation solution has been selected by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) for deployment across its entire fleet of salt spreading vehicles, w ... Continue reading

Performance enhancing engine coatings launched at Autosport International

Performance enhancing engine coatings launched at Autosport International

Hello Carey Zircotec Group will launch a range of performance enhancing engine coatings at this week’s Autosport International. The products increase engine thermal efficiency, improve durability and significantly reduce under-bonnet temperatures. ... Continue reading

Road To 2040: An overview of the petrol and diesel sales ban

Road To 2040: An overview of the petrol and diesel sales ban

Hi There, Just to let you know that I've created a piece entitled "Road To 2040 - An overview of the petrol and diesel sales ban", which could be of interest to your readers. You can find the infographic here: <https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/news/road-to-2040.html> https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/news/road-to-20 ... Continue reading

Speedway to hire 1,000 new management positions

Speedway to hire 1,000 new management positions

ENON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2018 -- Speedway LLC (Speedway), the nation's second-largest chain of company-owned and -operated convenience stores with approximately 2,730 stores in 21 states, is looking to hire 1,000 new management positions. ... Continue reading

VehicleHistory Provides Access to Proprietary Database: Reports Inform Customers During Crucial Vehicle Buying and Selling Period

VehicleHistory Provides Access to Proprietary Database: Reports Inform Customers During Crucial Vehicle Buying and Selling Period

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2018 -- VehicleHistory (VehicleHistory.com) provides comprehensive vehicle data for consumers and industry outlets free of charge via its proprietary databases drawn from more than 42 million data points and records. ... Continue reading

Demand for Exotic and Vintage Automobiles Continues to Rise; Driven by Financing Arrangements That "Put Dreams in Driveways"

Demand for Exotic and Vintage Automobiles Continues to Rise; Driven by Financing Arrangements That "Put Dreams in Driveways"

WOODBURY, Conn., Jan. 10, 2018 -- Premier Financial Services (PFS) – the nation's leading specialty finance company providing operating leases for exotic, vintage and highline motorcars – said today that the overall demand and average price for those vehicles have continued to increase since 2012. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group of America First OEM to Join LIFT

Volkswagen Group of America First OEM to Join LIFT

Volkswagen Group of America becomes first automotive OEM to join LIFT, the Detroit based Manufacturing USA Institute. The group joined to advance their research into lightweight metals and will research how internal components can be made lighter while improving performance and power for vehicles while reducing manufac ... Continue reading

Kia Presents Vision for Future Mobility at CES 2018

Kia Presents Vision for Future Mobility at CES 2018

Kia Motors presented its future mobility vision at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Under its new ‘Boundless for all’ vision, Kia will bring a future in which opportunities for mobility and transportation are limitless. ... Continue reading

Formula E: Audi Drivers Ready To Race In Marrakesh

Formula E: Audi Drivers Ready To Race In Marrakesh

Return to winning ways – this is Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler’s aim for the Formula E round in Marrakesh (Morocco). Following a difficult opener in Hong Kong, the two campaigners, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, are traveling to round three of the electric racing series’ season to be held on the African contine ... Continue reading

Land Rover's 70th Anniversary Begins With Restoration Of Missing" Original 4X4

Land Rover's 70th Anniversary Begins With Restoration Of Missing" Original 4X4

Land Rover will mark its 70th anniversary with a series of events and celebrations in 2018, beginning with the restoration of the vehicle that started it all – one of the three pre-production Land Rovers shown at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show launch. This gave the world its first glimpse of the shape that would becom ... Continue reading

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