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Dream cars vs. real car

Dream cars vs. real car

If you could drive your dream car, what would it be? Picture yourself with the windows down, music up and hands gripping the steering wheel. There’s nothing but open road in front of you. ... Continue reading

BREAKING: US DOT sued for records after NYT story expose on oil campaign to rollback MPG rules

BREAKING: US DOT sued for records after NYT story expose on oil campaign to rollback MPG rules

Hi there, I just wanted to make sure you saw this recent development around the expose on the oil industry's campaign to influence the roll back of mpg/emissions rules for cars. Let me know if you have any questions! Best, Christina Heartquist, 408-661-2666 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Sharyn Stein, 202-572-3396, sstein@edf.o ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Digital Cockpit Markets to 2022 by Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Digital Cockpit Markets to 2022 by Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Digital Cockpit Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive digital cockpit market will register a CAGR of more than 24% by 2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Electro-hydraulic Power Steering System Market (2019-2023) to Register a CAGR of More Than 11% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Electro-hydraulic Power Steering System Market (2019-2023) to Register a CAGR of More Than 11% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Electro-hydraulic Power Steering System Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive electro-hydraulic power steering system market will register a CAGR of more than 11% by 2023. ... Continue reading

Global Biodiesel Market Insights and Future Growth Trends 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Biodiesel Market Insights and Future Growth Trends 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Biodiesel Market: Global Market Insights and Future Growth Trends" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The biodiesel market is expected to grow significantly in the period between 2018 and 2023. ... Continue reading

Global MOCVD Market 2018-2022: Growing Investment in Autonomous Cars to Drive the Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global MOCVD Market 2018-2022: Growing Investment in Autonomous Cars to Drive the Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global MOCVD Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The MOCVD market will decelerate at a CAGR of around (3%) by 2022. ... Continue reading

Mark Your Calendar: Philadelphia Auto Show Returns, February 2-10, 2019

Mark Your Calendar: Philadelphia Auto Show Returns, February 2-10, 2019

[cid:image001.jpg@01D497B0.8B85B160] Attention Members of the Press: Mark your calendar - the 2019 Philadelphia Auto Show is rolling into the Pennsylvania Convention Center Saturday, February 2 - Sunday, February 10, 2019. More information will be available on the show in the coming weeks, but here's what you need to k ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, USA

Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, USA

TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will exhibit cutting-edge automotive technologies and products, including its EMIRAI4 driving-assistance concept car, for safer and more convenient transportation in the smart mobility era at the CES 2019 show for consumer technologies in Las V ... Continue reading

New Report: Trump Rollback of MPG Standards Will Ravage Low-income Consumer Finances

New Report: Trump Rollback of MPG Standards Will Ravage Low-income Consumer Finances

I just wanted to follow up and make sure you received the press release below. I'd be happy to schedule an interview or answer any questions! Best, Christina FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2018 CONTACT: Jack Gillis (mailto:jack@consumerfed.org) , 202-939-1018 Christina Heartquist, 408-661-2666 Trump Rollback of ... Continue reading

SONOMA SPEED FESTIVAL OPENS RACE ENTRIES

SONOMA SPEED FESTIVAL OPENS RACE ENTRIES

[cid:d9ea8f41-b5a8-48b5-85ca-f87f90f9c82f] SONOMA SPEED FESTIVAL OPENS RACE ENTRIES Inaugural Event Inviting Top Racers, Cars and Collections in the World SONOMA, CA (Dec. 19, 2018) – The Sonoma Speed Festival is now accepting entry requests for the May 31-June 2, 2019 event at Sonoma Raceway, officials announced tod ... Continue reading

Carvana to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Carvana to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

PHOENIX--Carvana , a leading e-commerce platform for buying, financing and selling used cars, today announced that senior management will present to the investment community and host meetings at the following conferences: Wolfe Research Global Auto Industry ConferencePresentation Date: Tuesday 12:40 p.m. EST, Jan. 15, ... Continue reading

Molex Completes Acquisition of Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions Business

Molex Completes Acquisition of Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions Business

LISLE, Ill.--Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Connected Vehicle Solutions (“CVS”) division of Laird Limited, owned by funds managed by Advent International. On September 28, 2018, Molex announced an agreement to acquire CVS, which specializes in the design, ... Continue reading

The Future of Electric Cars

The Future of Electric Cars

Hi Carey​, San Antonio is leading the way for electric cars. As pollution levels rise, electric cars are becoming one of the best ways to combat the problem and keep citizens healthy. ... Continue reading

2018 Clean Energy Year in Review: Reversing Trump Rollbacks

2018 Clean Energy Year in Review: Reversing Trump Rollbacks

Happy Friday -- Many of us learned in high school about Newton’s third law of physics: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. 2018 was a lesson in physics: the Trump administration’s furious assault on pollution protections has, in turn, catalyzed a powerful and growing movement that is ... Continue reading

Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Transactions Increase 20% YOY: 2018 Trending to be Most Active Buy/Sell Market on Record, According to The Blue Sky Report® Released by Kerrigan Advisors

Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Transactions Increase 20% YOY: 2018 Trending to be Most Active Buy/Sell Market on Record, According to The Blue Sky Report® Released by Kerrigan Advisors

IRVINE, Calif.--Automobile buy/sell transactions increased 20% year over year in the third quarter meaning that 2018 will be the fifth consecutive year of over 200 buy/sells – and among the most, if not the most, active years for buy/sells on record - according to the just released The Blue Sky Report’s® Third Qua ... Continue reading

Automotive Braking Component Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Braking Component Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Braking Component Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global automotive braking component market to grow with a healthy CAGR over the forecast period of 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Automotive Lane keep Assist Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Lane keep Assist Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Lane keep Assist Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global Automotive Lane keep Assist Market to grow with a healthy CAGR over the forecast period from 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Automotive Wiper Component Aftermarket: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Wiper Component Aftermarket: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Wiper Component Aftermarket: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global automotive wiper component aftermarket to grow with a healthy CAGR over the forecast period from 2018-2 ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Building a Scottsdale Auction Docket Complete with Chevrolet Camaros From Every Generation

Barrett-Jackson Building a Scottsdale Auction Docket Complete with Chevrolet Camaros From Every Generation

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CarMax Reports Third Quarter Results

CarMax Reports Third Quarter Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2018. Year-over-year highlights include: Net sales and operating revenues increased 4.6% to $4.30 billion. ... Continue reading

Car Rental Rates in Seattle Nearly Quadruple Over Christmas Holiday

Car Rental Rates in Seattle Nearly Quadruple Over Christmas Holiday

SEATTLE--Travelers in need of a rental car in Seattle this Christmas will pay a lot more than usual. According to a new survey from CheapCarRental.net, rental car rates have nearly quadrupled in the Emerald City, just in time for the holidays. ... Continue reading

DropCar Expands Hiring Program to Support Surge in B2B Demand

DropCar Expands Hiring Program to Support Surge in B2B Demand

NEW YORK--DropCar, Inc. , a leading provider of last mile logistics technology solutions, mobility workforce services and cloud based software for both the automotive industry and consumers, announced its expansion of hiring efforts across New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC and Baltimore du ... Continue reading

EPA Announces $40 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines

EPA Announces $40 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines

https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/518041/vcsPRAsset_518041_112155_fef3ddd8-3a34-461c-8cde-6982e6e31b5f_0.jpg EPA Announces $40 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines Grant funding prioritized for areas facing air quality challenges ** Â ------------------------------------------------------------ Medi ... Continue reading

Global Auto Dimming Mirror Market Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Auto Dimming Mirror Market Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Auto Dimming Mirror Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Size, Share and Forecasts to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global auto dimming mirror market to grow with a CAGR of 3% over the forecast period from 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Braking System Market Forecasts to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Braking System Market Forecasts to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Braking System Market - Forecasts From 2018 to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Automotive Braking System market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.08% to reach US$29.09 billion by 2023, from US$22.885 billion in 2017. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Intake Manifold Market Analysis & Outlook 2018-2024 by Fabrication Material, Product Type, Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Intake Manifold Market Analysis & Outlook 2018-2024 by Fabrication Material, Product Type, Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Intake Manifold Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global automotive intake manifold market to grow with a moderate CAGR of over the forecast period of 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Car Market Analysis, Trends, Size and Forecasts (2018-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Autonomous Car Market Analysis, Trends, Size and Forecasts (2018-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Autonomous Car Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global autonomous car market to grow at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period of 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Global Blind Spot Monitor System Market Analysis & Forecast to 2024: Expected to Record a CAGR of 10% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Blind Spot Monitor System Market Analysis & Forecast to 2024: Expected to Record a CAGR of 10% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Blind Spot Monitor System Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global blind spot monitor system market to grow with a CAGR of 10% over the forecast period from 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Global Driver Safety Systems Market Analysis & Outlook 2018-2024 by Technology, Sales Channel, Vehicle Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Driver Safety Systems Market Analysis & Outlook 2018-2024 by Technology, Sales Channel, Vehicle Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Driver Safety Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global driver safety systems market to grow with a healthy CAGR over the forecast period of 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Irwindale Speedway and Drag Strip 2018 Awards Banaquet

Irwindale Speedway and Drag Strip 2018 Awards Banaquet

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News Announcement: Molex Completes Acquisition of Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions Business

News Announcement: Molex Completes Acquisition of Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions Business

Auto Channel, Please see Molex news announcement regarding their acquisition of Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions division. Molex is available for to discuss the strategy behind the acquisition, etc. ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, April 12-14, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, April 12-14, 2019

La Jolla Concours d'Elegance 2019 Honored Marque: Cadillac PRESS RELEASE 15th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2019 Honored Marque Announced: Cadillac Friday April 12th, Saturday April 13th, and Sunday April 14th World Class Cars, World Class Experience La Jolla, CA – Celebrating its 15th year the week ... Continue reading

Skip Launches New Podcast - "Driven With Skip Barber"

Skip Launches New Podcast - "Driven With Skip Barber"

News and happenings at Lime Rock Park Your Lime Rock Park Fan News Volume 1, Issue 33 Skip Launches New Podcast First Episode of Driven With Skip Barber features interview with Adam Carolla We've got some BIG NEWS! Lime Rock President Skip Barber has just launched a new podcast series entitled, Driven With Skip B ... Continue reading

SUNOCO RACE FUEL JOINS ROK CUP PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA AS OFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER

SUNOCO RACE FUEL JOINS ROK CUP PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA AS OFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER

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Trio of Hazardous Holidays Threaten U.S. Highway Travelers; Thanksgiving is Past, but Christmas and New Year’s Danger Looms

Trio of Hazardous Holidays Threaten U.S. Highway Travelers; Thanksgiving is Past, but Christmas and New Year’s Danger Looms

ATLANTA--Holiday highway travelers and truckers, don’t get too comfortable yet. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are among the three deadliest highway traffic holidays of the year. ... Continue reading

V2X Markets: Global Outlook to 2024 - Growing Applications of V2X in Rail, Ship and Airplane Transportation - ResearchAndMarkets.com

V2X Markets: Global Outlook to 2024 - Growing Applications of V2X in Rail, Ship and Airplane Transportation - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "V2X Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report predicts the global V2X market to grow with a CAGR of 17.5% over the forecast period from 2018-2024. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Expands U.S. Minivan Market Share From 51% To 57%

Chrysler Expands U.S. Minivan Market Share From 51% To 57%

SummaryThe U.S. minivan market is flat for 2018, tracking to 500,000 units for the full year, just like in 2017.Amazingly, FCA has expanded its market share lead from 51% to 57% with its two products: Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Caravan.The big market share loser in 2018 was Toyota Sienna, whereas the Honda Odyssey pic ... Continue reading

GEICO: Impaired-driving still a primary cause of highway deaths

GEICO: Impaired-driving still a primary cause of highway deaths

WASHINGTON--With phones, watches and a growing number of other digital devices vying for drivers’ attention, it is no surprise that the danger of distracted driving has taken center stage in recent years. But impaired-driving is a serious issue that has not gone away. ... Continue reading

The Saga Of Dealers vs. TrueCar (And Other Third Party Lead Sellers and Bird Dogs) Continues

The Saga Of Dealers vs. TrueCar (And Other Third Party Lead Sellers and Bird Dogs) Continues

Washington DC June 1, 2015; Three years after a nearly fatal dealer revolt and regulatory crackdown prompted it to change its ways, TrueCar continues to be haunted by suspicion among dealers and broader questions about its business model, reports Automotive News. Tensions remain with dealers, both inside and outside th ... Continue reading

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