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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Cars and Statkraft make an important contribution to the energy transition

Mercedes-Benz Cars and Statkraft make an important contribution to the energy transition

Mercedes-Benz Cars is the first major industrial company to source electricity from German wind farms, whose subsidies as per the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) expire after 2020. The agreement between Mercedes-Benz Cars and Statkraft ensures the continued operation of six community-owned wind farms. ... Continue reading

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 12, 2018

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 12, 2018

NADA End-of-Day Auto Mews Recap Investors reacting to China lowering its tariffs on imported vehicles are pushing up shares of automakers General Motors, Ford, FCA, Volkswagen, BMW and others. China said Tuesday that it is lowering tariffs from 40%, instituted last summer amidst a trade battle with the Trump White Hous ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire and Sailun Announce Joint Venture for New TBR Tire Plant in Vietnam

Cooper Tire and Sailun Announce Joint Venture for New TBR Tire Plant in Vietnam

FINDLAY, Ohio--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has agreed to form a joint venture with Sailun Vietnam Co., Ltd. to build a manufacturing plant with the capacity to produce more than 2 million truck and bus radial (TBR) tires annually. ... Continue reading

Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market (2018-2023) - Increasing Government Initiatives is Expected to Proliferate Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market (2018-2023) - Increasing Government Initiatives is Expected to Proliferate Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market (2018-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global ADAS market is expected to reach USD 31.95 Bn by 2023 with a CAGR of 21.1% during 2018-2023. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Technologies, Share and Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Technologies, Share and Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market- Technologies, Market Share and Industry Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global commercial vehicle telematics market is expected to grow with a CAGR of about 21% during the forecast period of 2017-2024. ... Continue reading

Global Diesel Particulate Filter Market Report - Forecast to 2026: Harmonization of Emission Standards is Restricting Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Diesel Particulate Filter Market Report - Forecast to 2026: Harmonization of Emission Standards is Restricting Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Diesel Particulate Filter - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to this report, the Global Diesel Particulate Filter market accounted for $10.13 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $29.82 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 12.7% du ... Continue reading

Mitchell Granted Patent Covering Mitchell Diagnostics™ by United States Patent and Trademark Office

Mitchell Granted Patent Covering Mitchell Diagnostics™ by United States Patent and Trademark Office

SAN DIEGO--Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, announced that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Mitchell Diagnostics™ system. ... Continue reading

Navigant Research Report Anticipates Global Annual Sales of Electric Drive Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles, Excluding China, Will Increase 17% through 2030

Navigant Research Report Anticipates Global Annual Sales of Electric Drive Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles, Excluding China, Will Increase 17% through 2030

BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for electric drive trucks and buses, with a focus on hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell powertrains. The market for electric trucks and buses is nascent, but rapid developments in the industry are setting a strong founda ... Continue reading

The Automotive Camera Market in Asia Pacific: Analysis & Forecast (2018-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Automotive Camera Market in Asia Pacific: Analysis & Forecast (2018-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Asia Pacific Automotive Camera Market Analysis (2018-2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Asia Pacific Automotive Camera Market is expected to witness market growth of 32.1% CAGR during the forecast period 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

The Electric Bus Market in China 2018-2022: Projected to Grow with a CAGR of ~11% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Electric Bus Market in China 2018-2022: Projected to Grow with a CAGR of ~11% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Bus Market in China 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The electric bus market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of close to 11% by 2022. ... Continue reading

WiTricity Wireless Charging Featured in Honda’s Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Management System

WiTricity Wireless Charging Featured in Honda’s Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Management System

WATERTOWN, Mass.--WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, has collaborated with Honda for its bi-directional, wireless Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) energy management system. The solution, which will debut at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide ... Continue reading

Worldwide Automotive Performance Suspension System Market Forecast to 2023; Dominated by BWI Group, Continental, Tenneco, Thyssenkrupp and ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Automotive Performance Suspension System Market Forecast to 2023; Dominated by BWI Group, Continental, Tenneco, Thyssenkrupp and ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Performance Suspension System Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive performance suspension market will register a CAGR of almost 8% by 2023. ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Dealer Expectations Sink to All-Time Low

U.S. Auto Dealer Expectations Sink to All-Time Low

Washington DC December 12, 2018; The AIADA reported that U.S. auto dealers are not optimistic about market demand for new cars, either in the current quarter or in the first quarter of next year. In fact, dealer expectations for the coming quarter turned negative for the first time ever, reports 24/7 Wall St. ... Continue reading

The Car Brands That Will Cost You the Least to Repair

The Car Brands That Will Cost You the Least to Repair

Washington DC December 12, 2018; The AIADA asked what car brand is the least expensive to repair? What is the most reliable car on the road this year? According to The Detroit Free Press, CarMD has the answers to those questions in its 2018 Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings. Published annually si ... Continue reading

Nissan Plans to Widen Ghosn Probe to Alliance Entity, European Subsidiaries

Nissan Plans to Widen Ghosn Probe to Alliance Entity, European Subsidiaries

Washington DC December 12, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, a top priority for investigation is Renault-Nissan BV, the Netherlands-based joint venture owned 50-50 by Nissan and French automaker Renault, three people familiar with the issue said. But Nissan is also targeting as many ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Ranger Rated Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Midsize Pickup in America

2019 Ford Ranger Rated Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Midsize Pickup in America

With EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined, 2019 Ford Ranger is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup in America All-new Ranger’s proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost® gasoline engine beats the V6 gasoline engines from its midsize truck competitors to deliver best-in ... Continue reading

6 Used Luxury Cars That Will Save You Big Money - Included Specs, Comparisons, Reviews

6 Used Luxury Cars That Will Save You Big Money - Included Specs, Comparisons, Reviews

Richard Montoyoa of Edmunds writing for the AP recommended 6 used luxury crs that can savwe you big money while offering the luxury you desire. Here is a list of the recommended vehicles...just click on the vehicle to get the data you need to help make a purchase decision. ... Continue reading

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