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NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL INDEX APRIL 10, 2018

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL INDEX APRIL 10, 2018

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

"Mazda to Exhibit CX-8 at Beijing Motor Show"

"Mazda to Exhibit CX-8 at Beijing Motor Show"

Mazda Motor Corporation will show the CX-8 three-row crossover SUV at the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018),(1) which will be open to the public from April 29 through May 4. Other new-generation vehicles to be displayed include the Mazda MX-5 RF, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6.(2) The CX-8 is th ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Gears Market Analysis & Forecasts 2017-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Gears Market Analysis & Forecasts 2017-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Gears Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Gears Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2017 to 2025. ... Continue reading

Global Vehicle Security System Market Analysis & Trends 2017-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Vehicle Security System Market Analysis & Trends 2017-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Vehicle Security System Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Vehicle Security System Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2017 to 2025. ... Continue reading

"CARPROOF Announces True Trade - A New Trade-In Appraisal and Lead Generation Tool"

"CARPROOF Announces True Trade - A New Trade-In Appraisal and Lead Generation Tool"

LONDON, ON, April 11, 2018 /CNW/ - CARPROOF Corporation has announced the launch of True Trade – a lead generation tool that allows dealers to leverage the CARPROOF brand to provide consumers with accurate trade-in values. True Trade uses real transaction data and advanced analytics from CARPROOF – the most trusted ... Continue reading

CAR Awards ClimeCo with Project Developer of the Year for Most Projects Registered in 2017

CAR Awards ClimeCo with Project Developer of the Year for Most Projects Registered in 2017

BOYERTOWN, Pa., April 11, 2018 -- ClimeCo Corporation (ClimeCo) is pleased to announce its selection as Project Developer of the Year by the Climate Action Reserve, in recognition for the Most Registered Carbon Offset Projects in 2017. The Climate Action Reserve (CAR), North America's premier carbon offset registry, p ... Continue reading

Details of Ford Motor Company Briefing on 2018 First Quarter Results

Details of Ford Motor Company Briefing on 2018 First Quarter Results

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company will release their 2018 first quarter financial results at 4:15 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 25. Following the release, Jim Hackett, Ford president and chief executive officer, and Bob Shanks, Ford executive vice president and chief financial officer, wi ... Continue reading

Faurecia Opens A Tech Center In Yokohama To Accelerate Development With Japanese Carmakers

Faurecia Opens A Tech Center In Yokohama To Accelerate Development With Japanese Carmakers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2018 -- Faurecia, one of the world's leading automotive technology companies, today announces the opening of a new tech center in Yokohama, Japan, for its Seating, Interiors and Clean Mobility businesses. With this strengthened presence, the Group will accelerate the development of techn ... Continue reading

Revel in Outlaw Car Culture with Candylab

Revel in Outlaw Car Culture with Candylab

For Immediate Release Contact: Jarrod Holland Publicity Factory 910.431.3322 jarrod@publicityfactory.net Candylab Celebrates Outlaw Car Culture Candylab Toys Releases Outlaw Toy Line Brooklyn, New York (April 2018) - Candylab Toys, the company who brings memorable wooden toys back to our children and collectors is plea ... Continue reading

Saudi Arabia Road Assistance and Vehicle Service Market 2018-2024 by Package Type, Regions, and Competitive Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Saudi Arabia Road Assistance and Vehicle Service Market 2018-2024 by Package Type, Regions, and Competitive Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Saudi Arabia Road Assistance and Vehicle Service Market (2018-2024): Market Forecast By Package Type (Basic Package and Custom Package), By Regions (Central Region, Northern Region, Western Region and Southern Region) and Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Sa ... Continue reading

"Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for April 2018 According to Autotrader"

"Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for April 2018 According to Autotrader"

ATLANTA, April 11, 2018 -- Spring is the time of year to refresh and recast. If you are in the market to purchase a car this season, consider shopping certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles. ... Continue reading

GEICO Says: Go Mobile Anywhere, Just Not in Your Car

GEICO Says: Go Mobile Anywhere, Just Not in Your Car

Windows Media Video Quicktime MPEG-4 Video Loading media player... For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, GEICO has this reminder to share: "Go mobile anytime, just not in your car." For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, GEICO has this reminder to share: "Go mobile anytime, just not in your car." Windows Media Video ... Continue reading

Industry Leaders to Discuss Dynamic LNG Market at Inaugural LNG Forum 2018

Industry Leaders to Discuss Dynamic LNG Market at Inaugural LNG Forum 2018

SINGAPORE, April 11, 2018 -- Industry experts will be speaking at the inaugural LNG Forum 2018 in Singapore later this month to discuss developments in supply and demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), including changes occurring in Asia. The LNG Forum 2018 is a Sea Asia conference organised by UBM (Seatrade) and the ... Continue reading

Launching Uber Movement in Toronto

Launching Uber Movement in Toronto

TORONTO, April 11, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Every week hundred of thousands of Torontonians use our app to get around their city - whether that's to get to their nearest train or bus stop, home from a late night out or for a trip where they would have otherwise used their personal vehicle. With millions of GPS-tracked trip ... Continue reading

Addition of 6 Million New North American Campers Since 2014 Showcases Continued Popularity of Camping

Addition of 6 Million New North American Campers Since 2014 Showcases Continued Popularity of Camping

More than 6 million new North American households have adopted the camping lifestyle since 2014, with the number of campers who camp three times or more each year – the most avid group of campers – having increased by 64 percent. This growth, according to the results of the 2018 North American Camping Report, an an ... Continue reading

Global All Wheel Drive Electric Vehicle Market - Growth Analysis and Forecast | Technavio

Global All Wheel Drive Electric Vehicle Market - Growth Analysis and Forecast | Technavio

Technavio has published a new market research report on the global all wheel drive (AWD) electric vehicle market from 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Finalists Announced in Toyota National Public Service Announcement Challenge

Finalists Announced in Toyota National Public Service Announcement Challenge

Public Can Vote Online for People’s Choice Winner until April 24 April 10, 2018 – A short video message from teens to their peers to encourage safe driving habits might be all that is needed to avoid dangerous driving situations. ... Continue reading

U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil production to continue at record highs through 2019

U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil production to continue at record highs through 2019

April 11, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook U.S. crude oil production in the Federal Gulf of Mexico (GOM) increased slightly in 2017, reaching 1.65 million b/d, the highest annual level on record. Although briefly hindered by platform outages and pipeline issues in December ... Continue reading

2017-2021 Global Automotive Aftermarket for Spark Plugs Report - Key Players Bosch, Denso and Valeo are Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2017-2021 Global Automotive Aftermarket for Spark Plugs Report - Key Players Bosch, Denso and Valeo are Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Aftermarket for Spark Plugs 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive aftermarket for spark plugs to grow at a CAGR of 4.03% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

2017-2021 Global Automotive Engine Heater Market - Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicles is Challenging Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2017-2021 Global Automotive Engine Heater Market - Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicles is Challenging Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Engine Heater Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive engine heater market to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Acceleware Announces Grant of Radio Frequency Heating Patent

Acceleware Announces Grant of Radio Frequency Heating Patent

CALGARY, April 11, 2018 /CNW/ - Acceleware Ltd. (TSX-V: AXE) ("Acceleware") today announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Patent No. ... Continue reading

Armored Vehicle Market Size to Reach $26.79 Billion by 2022 | Million Insights

Armored Vehicle Market Size to Reach $26.79 Billion by 2022 | Million Insights

FELTON, California, April 11, 2018 -- The global Armored Vehicle Market is projected to reach USD 26.79 billion by 2022, Armored vehicles are protected by very strong armor and generally armed with robust weapons which combine defensive, tactical offensive and operation mobility capabilities which can be tracked easily ... Continue reading

Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market Worth $4.59 Billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market Worth $4.59 Billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2018 -- The global automotive interior ambient lighting market size is expected to reach USD 4.59 billion by 2025, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc., registering a 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period. The adoption of ambient lighting in automobiles is expected to in ... Continue reading

Automotive Seat Control Module Global Market Report 2017-2021 - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.93% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Seat Control Module Global Market Report 2017-2021 - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.93% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Seat Control Module Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive seat control module market to grow at a CAGR of 5.93% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

DSP Concepts Promotes Car Audio Expert Michael Fabry as General Manager of its Stuttgart Office

DSP Concepts Promotes Car Audio Expert Michael Fabry as General Manager of its Stuttgart Office

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Michael Fabry, General Manager, DSP Concepts GmbH (Photo: Business Wire) SANTA CLARA, Calif.--DSP Concepts, Inc., a developer of embedded audio processing solutions, today announced that it has named Michael Fabry General Manager of DSP Concepts, Inc. GmbH. Fabry is best-known as one o ... Continue reading

Global ATV Steering System Market Report 2017 Forecast to 2021 - CAGR to Grow at 11.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global ATV Steering System Market Report 2017 Forecast to 2021 - CAGR to Grow at 11.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global ATV Steering System Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global ATV steering system market to grow at a CAGR of 11.02% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Brake Rotors Market Report 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 3.12% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Brake Rotors Market Report 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 3.12% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Brake Rotors Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive brake rotors market to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Door Control Unit (DCU) Market Report 2017-2021 with Continental, Brose, WABCO and Sioux Logena Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Door Control Unit (DCU) Market Report 2017-2021 with Continental, Brose, WABCO and Sioux Logena Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Door Control Unit (DCU) Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive door control unit (DCU) market to grow at a CAGR of 7.53% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Engine Oil Level Sensor Market Report 2017 Forecast to 2021 with Key Players Bosch, Continental, Delphi Automotive and HELLA Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Engine Oil Level Sensor Market Report 2017 Forecast to 2021 with Key Players Bosch, Continental, Delphi Automotive and HELLA Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Engine Oil Level Sensor Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive engine oil level sensor market to grow at a CAGR of 4.65% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Filters Market Report 2017-2021 With Key Vendors Denso, K&N Engineering, Mann+Hummel, and Robert Bosch Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Filters Market Report 2017-2021 With Key Vendors Denso, K&N Engineering, Mann+Hummel, and Robert Bosch Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Filters Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive filters market to grow at a CAGR of 7.85% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Fuel Injector Market Report 2017-2021 - Key Players Continental, Delphi, Denso and Bosch are Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Fuel Injector Market Report 2017-2021 - Key Players Continental, Delphi, Denso and Bosch are Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Fuel Injector Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive fuel injector market to grow at a CAGR of 2.46% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Jackson State University Takes Home Championship Title at 29th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC)

Jackson State University Takes Home Championship Title at 29th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC)

TORRANCE, Calif., April 11, 2018 -- Jackson State University earned top honors and a $75,000 institutional grant at the 29th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament, a one-of-a-kind competition that celebrates HBCU academic excellence. In pursuit of the championship title, Jackso ... Continue reading

Porsche begins 2018 with further growth

Porsche begins 2018 with further growth

STUTTGART, Germany, April 11, 2018 -- It's been a successful start to the year: In the first quarter of 2018, Porsche AG delivered around 63,500 vehicles worldwide, equivalent to an increase of six per cent compared with the previous year. This represents the most successful first quarter in the sports car manufactur ... Continue reading

Qualcomm Unveils the Vision Intelligence Platform Purpose-built for IoT Devices Powered by Latest Advances in Camera, AI and Computer Vision

Qualcomm Unveils the Vision Intelligence Platform Purpose-built for IoT Devices Powered by Latest Advances in Camera, AI and Computer Vision

SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2018 -- Qualcomm Incorporated through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced the Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform, featuring the Company's first family of system-on-chips (SoCs) purpose-built for the Internet of Things (IoT) using advanced 10nm FinFET process technolog ... Continue reading

Reviver Auto Announces Global Expansion of Rplate Pro

Reviver Auto Announces Global Expansion of Rplate Pro

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Rplate Pro, the world’s first digital license plate that makes driving safer and smarter, will play a key role in Dubai’s Smart City initiative. (Photo: Business Wire) FOSTER CITY, Calif.--Reviver Auto, creator of the Rplate™, the world’s first digital license plate, today ... Continue reading

Sixt Surges to #4 Car Rental Brand in America with $366 Million USD (322 Million EUR) in 2017 Revenue as Visionary Alexander Sixt Announces First-Ever U.S. Speaking Appearance

Sixt Surges to #4 Car Rental Brand in America with $366 Million USD (322 Million EUR) in 2017 Revenue as Visionary Alexander Sixt Announces First-Ever U.S. Speaking Appearance

LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2018 -- Sixt Rent-a-Car, the world's premiere affordable luxury car rental service with more than 2,000 locations in over 100 countries, is renowned around the world for its one-of-a-kind "Sixt Experience", meeting the unique needs of each customer with world-class service. Operating in the United ... Continue reading

Toshiba Releases Automotive 40V N-channel Power MOSFETs in New Package

Toshiba Releases Automotive 40V N-channel Power MOSFETs in New Package

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Toshiba: Automotive 40V N-channel power MOSFET "TPHR7904PB" and "TPH1R104PB" housed in the small low-resistance SOP Advance (WF) package. (Photo: Business Wire) Toshiba: Automotive 40V N-channel power MOSFET "TPHR7904PB" and "TPH1R104PB" housed in the small low-resistance SOP Advance ( ... Continue reading

Unily Launches User Experience (UX) Engine Hendrix

Unily Launches User Experience (UX) Engine Hendrix

NEW YORK, April 11, 2018 -- New Flexible Functionality Enables Users to Create Unique Employee Experiences  Unily, the leading digital workplace platform today announced Hendrix, a new UX engine that offers users increased flexibility to quickly and simply develop unique digital experiences for their employees, advanc ... Continue reading

Carvana Opens Used Car Platform In New England

Carvana Opens Used Car Platform In New England

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana Expands New England Presence in Boston, Worcester, Manchester and Providence (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana Expands New England Presence in Boston, Worcester, Manchester and Providence (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BO ... Continue reading

Carrying Favor: The New Audi A6 Avant

Carrying Favor: The New Audi A6 Avant

Avant is the Audi byword for grace under pressure – it stands for intrinsic elegance combined with optimal adaptability to the demands of everyday life – and the perennially popular format returns to the A6 range this month. ... Continue reading

CNG May Not Be A Dead Fuel Yet! SEAT to CNG Tech for Volkswagen Group

CNG May Not Be A Dead Fuel Yet! SEAT to CNG Tech for Volkswagen Group

SEAT President Luca de Meo this morning inaugurated the 6th GASNAM Congress in Madrid, which was also attended by GASNAM President José Ramón Freire; Industry and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises general secretary Begoña Cristeto; and the Portuguese Secretary of State for Energy Jorge Seguro Sanches. During his ke ... Continue reading

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