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Nissan Makes Intelligent Options Standard

Nissan Makes Intelligent Options Standard

Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active safety technologies, will first be available on the all-new 2019 Altima and 2019 Rogue – both on sale this fall Nissan Safety Shield 360 to be standard on one million new vehicles sold annually in the U.S. by 2021 The suite of advanced driver-assist systems includes Automat ... Continue reading

American Automakers Losing Ground in a Shrinking Chinese Market

American Automakers Losing Ground in a Shrinking Chinese Market

According to Bloomberg, the market share of U.S. brands fell to 10.7 percent in the first eight months of 2018 from 12.2 percent a year earlier, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. ... Continue reading

Forget self-drive cars - parking sensors top list of most wanted driver aids

Forget self-drive cars - parking sensors top list of most wanted driver aids

Go Compare 11 September 2018, 09:47 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forget self-drive cars - parking sensors top list of most wanted driver aids ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- View online: https://gocompare-newsroom.prgloo. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Grille Markets 2018-2022 - Key Players are Magna International, Plastic Omnium, SRG Global, Tata AutoComp Systems, Toyoda Gosei - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Grille Markets 2018-2022 - Key Players are Magna International, Plastic Omnium, SRG Global, Tata AutoComp Systems, Toyoda Gosei - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Grille Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive grille market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.83% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Automotive Airless Radial Tires - Worldwide Market Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Airless Radial Tires - Worldwide Market Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Airless Radial Tire Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive airless radial tire market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.15% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Convertible Roof System Market (2018-2022) Features Key Vendors: Aisin Seiki, Continental, Magna International, Valmet Automotive, and Webasto Group - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Convertible Roof System Market (2018-2022) Features Key Vendors: Aisin Seiki, Continental, Magna International, Valmet Automotive, and Webasto Group - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Convertible Roof System Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive convertible roof system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.64% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Leaders Pledge to Fast-track Adoption of Clean Trucks and Buses

Global Leaders Pledge to Fast-track Adoption of Clean Trucks and Buses

Immediate Release - September 11, 2018 Contact: Christina Heartquist (408)-661-2666, christina@heartquiststrategies.com Global Leaders Pledge to Fast-track Adoption of Clean Trucks and Buses “Drive to Zero�?? Program Will Accelerate Advanced Technologies and Slash Emissions from Target Market Segments San Fr ... Continue reading

Newport Car Museum_Fall Car Peeping at its Best

Newport Car Museum_Fall Car Peeping at its Best

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NFC Forum Signs Liaison with German Automotive Consortium

NFC Forum Signs Liaison with German Automotive Consortium

WAKEFIELD, Mass.--The NFC Forum announced today the signing of a liaison agreement with the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the addition of nine new members to the world’s leading standards and advocacy association for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The liaison agreement states tha ... Continue reading

OTTO Motors Unveils World’s First Self-Driving Lift Truck to Revolutionize Material Handling Operations

OTTO Motors Unveils World’s First Self-Driving Lift Truck to Revolutionize Material Handling Operations

CHICAGO--OTTO Motors™, a division of Clearpath Robotics, today announced the launch of the OTTO OMEGA, the world’s first truly self-driving lift truck. For industrial engineers and operations professionals who need to reduce material handling costs, increase process throughput and improve plant safety, OTTO OMEGA i ... Continue reading

PACCAR Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

PACCAR Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-eight cents ($.28) per share, payable on December 4, 2018, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2018. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support o ... Continue reading

PPG Scientist to Discuss Recent Advances in Automotive Battery Binders, Coatings During The Battery Show North America 2018

PPG Scientist to Discuss Recent Advances in Automotive Battery Binders, Coatings During The Battery Show North America 2018

PITTSBURGH--PPG today announced that one of its leading scientists for energy storage solutions will discuss recent advances in electrode binders and coatings for automotive lithium-ion batteries during The Battery Show North America 2018, which will be held Sept. 11-13 in Novi, Michigan. ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Launches New Line of PowerPhase® HD2 Electric Motor Inverters

UQM Technologies Launches New Line of PowerPhase® HD2 Electric Motor Inverters

LONGMONT, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: UQM) announced today that it has unveiled its newest product launch at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo held in Novi, Michigan. The company has introduced a full lineup of PowerPhase® HD2 electric motor inverters, which complements its signature moto ... Continue reading

Copart, Inc. to Webcast Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results

Copart, Inc. to Webcast Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results

DALLAS--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 prior to the market opening on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central), Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the q ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Corporation Board of Directors Appoints Sandra Rowland to Board

Oshkosh Corporation Board of Directors Appoints Sandra Rowland to Board

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles, vehicle bodies and access equipment, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Sandra E. “Sandy” Rowland to join the Company’s board effective September 11, 2018. Ms. Rowland is a respected financial ex ... Continue reading

The All-New 2019 Lexus UX Preview: Specs, Options, Prices and Images

The All-New 2019 Lexus UX Preview: Specs, Options, Prices and Images

Lexus, an innovator in luxury utility vehicles, introduces its newest addition to the lineup, the 2019 UX. It offers the brand’s innovative luxury and safety in a package that combines charismatic new design elements and ultra-efficient new powertrains. ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Telluride Unveiled at New York Fashion Show

2020 Kia Telluride Unveiled at New York Fashion Show

KIA had teamed up with fashion designer Brandon Maxwell to take cues from his Texas themed 2019 spring/summer collection. ... Continue reading

Automotive Radar Market by Range, Vehicle Type, Application & Geography - Global Market to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Radar Market by Range, Vehicle Type, Application & Geography - Global Market to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Radar Market by Range, by Vehicle Type, by Application, by Geography - Global Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2016 - 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive radar market size is projected to reach $9,475.4 million by 2023. ... Continue reading

China Automotive Anti-lock Braking System Industry Report, 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Automotive Anti-lock Braking System Industry Report, 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "China Automotive Anti-lock Braking System Industry Report, 2018-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In 2017, 27.7 million sets of automotive ABS were installed in China, up by 5.4% from a year ago. ... Continue reading

FCA US and First Bankcard Introduce $1000 Bonus Certificate to ‘DrivePlus℠’ Credit Card

FCA US and First Bankcard Introduce $1000 Bonus Certificate to ‘DrivePlus℠’ Credit Card

OMAHA, Neb.--FCA US LLC and First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, have announced the addition of a $1000 Bonus Certificate toward a future purchase or lease of a new FCA US vehicle to their co-branded FCA DrivePlus℠ Mastercard®1. The companies marked the renewal of their partnership to issue co ... Continue reading

Lithos Energy Announces Newest Generation of Battery Pack Technology

Lithos Energy Announces Newest Generation of Battery Pack Technology

SAN FRANCISCO--Lithos Energy today announced the newest generation of high-voltage liquid-cooled battery packs that offer improved energy density, safety and can be rapidly scaled to high-volume production. Lithos Gen4 technology is a leap forward for battery pack capability and is now included in the latest Lithos hig ... Continue reading

Scoot Offers San Francisco ‘Free Ride Day’ on September 13

Scoot Offers San Francisco ‘Free Ride Day’ on September 13

SAN FRANCISCO--Since 2012, commuters and visitors across the Bay Area have logged over 5.3 million miles on shared electric motor scooters from San Francisco-based Scoot – enjoying an affordable, eco-friendly way to get around town, while preventing over 5 million pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. As part o ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks presents future transport solution with autonomous electric vehicles

Volvo Trucks presents future transport solution with autonomous electric vehicles

Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. The long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today's offerings. ... Continue reading

Thousands Celebrate Two Decades of the New VW Beetle

Thousands Celebrate Two Decades of the New VW Beetle

"2018 Beetle Sunshine Tour to Wolfsburg" – this was the motto yesterday for the 14th great Beetle, New Beetle and Beetle Community gathering. This year's event centered around the 20th anniversary of the New Beetle. ... Continue reading

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Preview: Specs, Prices and Images

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Preview: Specs, Prices and Images

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE has a wealth of innovations. ... Continue reading

GM Recall - Gas In The Brake Pistons Can Make Brake Pedal Spongy And May Cause An Accident

GM Recall - Gas In The Brake Pistons Can Make Brake Pedal Spongy And May Cause An Accident

General Motors said that it is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles, in the U.S. and Canada, to fix a potential problem with rear brake performance. This latest recall covers GMC Terrain, Buick Lacrosse and Regal, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Volt, Impala and Bolt vehicles from 2018 ... Continue reading

Petroleum Oil Prices Near $80 Per Barrel - EVERY BODY TO THE ETHANOL PUMPS, Yea! Yea! Yea!

Petroleum Oil Prices Near $80 Per Barrel - EVERY BODY TO THE ETHANOL PUMPS, Yea! Yea! Yea!

With Brent crude oil prices tickling the $80 per barrel mark today, it's a great time to get acquainted with E85 and how you can do you'r own splash blending to create E15, E20, E25, E30, E40, E45, and E50 to save money and extend your mileage. Heck, you can even go up as high as E85. ... Continue reading

Used Car Dealer Carvana Opens in Tulsa

Used Car Dealer Carvana Opens in Tulsa

Carvana has launched its as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery offering in Tulsa, doubling its Oklahoma market presence. Customers can shop more than 10,000 vehicles on Carvana.com, finance, purchase, and even sell their current vehicle to Carvana, then schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery to their driveway in as littl ... Continue reading

Global Automated Guided Vehicle Market 2017-2023 by Type, Navigation Technology, Battery Type, Industry, Application & Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automated Guided Vehicle Market 2017-2023 by Type, Navigation Technology, Battery Type, Industry, Application & Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automated Guided Vehicle Market - by Type, Navigation Technology, Battery Type, Industry, Application, Region - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automated Guided Vehicle Ma ... Continue reading

Global Collision Avoidance System Market Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates 2017-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Collision Avoidance System Market Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates 2017-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Collision Avoidance System Market - by Device, Technology, Application, Region - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Collision Avoidance System Market was worth 39 Billion USD ... Continue reading

G.research 42nd Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

G.research 42nd Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

RYE, N.Y.--G.research will host the 42nd Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on Monday, October 29th through Tuesday, October 30th 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of several leading automotive companies with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technolog ... Continue reading

The Canadian Market for Automotive Coatings 2018-2022: OEM, Plastic Parts and Refinishes - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Canadian Market for Automotive Coatings 2018-2022: OEM, Plastic Parts and Refinishes - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Canada - Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and include detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. ... Continue reading

The French Market for Automotive Coatings 2018-2022: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The French Market for Automotive Coatings 2018-2022: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "France - Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and include detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. ... Continue reading

The German Market for Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The German Market for Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Germany - Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and include detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. ... Continue reading

The Russian Market for Automotive Coatings 2011-2018 - Forecast to 2022: OEM, Plastic Parts and Refinishes - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Russian Market for Automotive Coatings 2011-2018 - Forecast to 2022: OEM, Plastic Parts and Refinishes - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Russia - Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and include detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. ... Continue reading

The UK Market for Automotive Coatings 2011-2022: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The UK Market for Automotive Coatings 2011-2022: Market Shares, Product Segments and Prices/Values - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "United Kingdom - Automotive Coatings - 2018 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and include detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. ... Continue reading

Toshiba's Lithium-ion Battery System Is the World's First Recognized as Compliant with European Norm Safety Standards for Rolling Stock

Toshiba's Lithium-ion Battery System Is the World's First Recognized as Compliant with European Norm Safety Standards for Rolling Stock

has announced that its battery system using the SCiB™ lithium ion battery was certified as compliant with the highest safety integrity level (SIL4*1) of the EN (European Norm) 50126 standards (RAMS*2) and the RAMS safety requirements of EN 50129, which is mandated for rolling stock in Europe. TISS’s lithium-ion bat ... Continue reading

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