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Is New United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)The End Of The "Sky Is Falling" Fake News Anti-Trump Trade Rhetoric? Way To Go Mr. President! Ethanol Mandate Next Please

Is New United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)The End Of The "Sky Is Falling" Fake News Anti-Trump Trade Rhetoric? Way To Go Mr. President! Ethanol Mandate Next Please

USMCA is a great deal for all three countries, solves the many deficiencies and mistakes in NAFTA, greatly opens markets to our farmers and manufacturers, reduces trade barriers to the U.S. and will bring all three Great Nations together in competition with the rest of the world. President Donald J. Trump DELIVERING AS ... Continue reading

Honda Recall 1.4 million Cars,

Honda Recall 1.4 million Cars,

Over a million Honda and Acura models are being recalled including Acura models, due to a defect in front passenger-side airbags in order for the companies to replace Takata airbag inflators. Honda and Acura owners can checking whether their vehicles are on the list using this website. ... Continue reading

New Series: America's 4x4 invasion - Oct. 5 at 9:00am ET

New Series: America's 4x4 invasion - Oct. 5 at 9:00am ET

New Series Alert! America's 4x4 Invasion Premier Date - Friday, October 5 at 9:00am ET Corona, CA (October 1st, 2018): On October 5, at 9:00am ET with a re-air at 12pm ET, MAVTV debuts a brand new, 13 episode series "America's 4x4 Invasion." Americans love their Jeeps, Trucks and ATV's and the lifestyle that accompanie ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Announces Connected Capabilities With Saucon Technologies

Allison Transmission Announces Connected Capabilities With Saucon Technologies

INDIANAPOLIS--Allison Transmission has collaborated with Saucon Technologies, a leading provider of technology solutions for the passenger transportation industry, to deliver transmission health information to motorcoach, public transit, and school bus fleets. Transmission health information can include prognostics to ... Continue reading

Best's Review Examines the Downturn in Premiums for Automobile Insurers as Technology Reduces Risk

Best's Review Examines the Downturn in Premiums for Automobile Insurers as Technology Reduces Risk

OLDWICK, N.J.--Best’s Review, the insurance industry’s leading magazine, examines the state of the automobile market in its October issue. The cover story, “Detour,” examines how self-driving cars, new vehicle safety systems and other transportation trends are pointing to a downturn in premiums for automobile i ... Continue reading

Camping World Holdings Announces Promotion of Brent Moody to President

Camping World Holdings Announces Promotion of Brent Moody to President

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (“Camping World” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest outdoor and RV company, today announced the promotion of Brent Moody to the role of President of Camping World Holdings. Mr. Moody most recently served as the Company’s Chief Operating and Legal Officer ... Continue reading

DealerSocket Hits Major Milestone of 100 Million Vehicles Sold Through Its Software

DealerSocket Hits Major Milestone of 100 Million Vehicles Sold Through Its Software

DALLAS--DealerSocket, Inc., a leading provider of innovative software for the automotive industry, recently announced that more than 100 million vehicles have now been sold through the company’s software platforms. For the last 17 years, between DealerSocket’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and the ... Continue reading

GM Financial to Release Third Quarter 2018 Operating Results

GM Financial to Release Third Quarter 2018 Operating Results

FORT WORTH, Texas--GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) will release its third quarter 2018 operating results on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Management will record remarks addressing the results and this recording, along with the presentation slides and press release, will b ... Continue reading

IDEMIA and Altran Team up to Present a New Assisted Driving Car Concept at Paris Motor Show

IDEMIA and Altran Team up to Present a New Assisted Driving Car Concept at Paris Motor Show

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail COLOMBES, France--IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, and Altran, the global leader in Engineering and R&D services (ER&D) are teaming up to develop a new user ... Continue reading

India Automotive Filter (Oil Filter, Air Filter, Fuel/Diesel Filter & Others) Market, 2013-2018 & 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India Automotive Filter (Oil Filter, Air Filter, Fuel/Diesel Filter & Others) Market, 2013-2018 & 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Automotive Filter Market By Vehicle Type (PC, 2W, 3W, LCV, MHCV & OTR), By Filter Type (Oil Filter, Air Filter, Fuel/Diesel Filter & Others), By Filter Media Type, By Demand Category, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Indi ... Continue reading

India Automotive Speaker Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car Vs Light Commercial Vehicle), By Demand Category (OEM Vs Aftermarket), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India Automotive Speaker Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car Vs Light Commercial Vehicle), By Demand Category (OEM Vs Aftermarket), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Automotive Speaker Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car Vs Light Commercial Vehicle), By Demand Category (OEM Vs Aftermarket), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. India automotive speaker sales volume of automotive speakers in ... Continue reading

Indian Motorcycle Debuts Highly-Anticipated FTR™ 1200 & FTR™ 1200 S

Indian Motorcycle Debuts Highly-Anticipated FTR™ 1200 & FTR™ 1200 S

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail 2019 FTR 1200 S (Photo: Business Wire) COLOGNE, Germany--Today Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, set a new standard for American motorcycling with the unveiling of the FTR 1200 and FTR 1200 S. The FTR platform proudly breaks new ground and answers the call of ent ... Continue reading

India Passenger Car Airbag (Front, Side, Curtain & Knee) Market Analysis, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India Passenger Car Airbag (Front, Side, Curtain & Knee) Market Analysis, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Passenger Car Airbag Market By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedan, SUV & MUV), By Airbag Type (Front, Side, Curtain & Knee), By Material Type (Nylon 66 & Polyester), By Demand Category (OEM & Aftermarket), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offer ... Continue reading

MarineMax Names New Chief Executive Officer

MarineMax Names New Chief Executive Officer

CLEARWATER, Fla.--MarineMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has promoted W. Brett McGill to Chief Executive Officer and he will continue to serve as President. William H. McGill, Jr., the Company’s prior Chief Executive Offic ... Continue reading

Subaru XV’s Voice Recognition Misses the Mark, Finds Strategy Analytics

Subaru XV’s Voice Recognition Misses the Mark, Finds Strategy Analytics

BOSTON--A new user experience benchmark from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has assessed the 2018 Subaru XV. While the touchscreen works very well and the overall UI is clearly optimized for top tasks, most improvement is needed in the voice-control system. ... Continue reading

Velodyne LiDAR and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Launch Educational Campaign Addressing Autonomous Vehicles’ Potential to Reduce Roadway Fatalities

Velodyne LiDAR and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Launch Educational Campaign Addressing Autonomous Vehicles’ Potential to Reduce Roadway Fatalities

MPEG-4 Video Loading media player... Jane: A Velodyne Story Jane: A Velodyne Story MPEG-4 Video MADD-Velodyne partnership video MPEG-4 Video Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Left to right: Wes Morgan, retired LPD officer, Carol Leister, MADD National Board Member, Dave Chesterman, father of 21 year old victim, Sally F ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - October 1, 2018 - HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OTHERS

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - October 1, 2018 - HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OTHERS

HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, 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

2018 GMC Terrain SLT Review By Thom Cannell

2018 GMC Terrain SLT Review By Thom Cannell

GMC’s 2018 Terrain is hardly an average family car, which is today a sports utility vehicle—an SUV. With diligence, perseverance, and clever marketing, GMC has created a luxury brand that maintains its heritage of rugged, dependable, hard-working trucks, now with refinement and elegance. ... Continue reading

"New Car Review: 2018 Genesis G80 AWD" By John Heilig

"New Car Review: 2018 Genesis G80 AWD" By John Heilig

The Genesis G80 is conservatively styled, almost Mercedes-Benz-like. The lines of the G80 are almost boxy, yet this “box” large enough to carry five passengers in comfort. If bench front seats hadn’t gone the way of the dodo bird, there would even be room for six. There’s even a small solid panel in the middle ... Continue reading

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