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Global Vehicle Debuts, Iconic Cars and Luxury Aviation Pair with Local Wines, Superstar Chefs and Auction Action at Motorlux

Global Vehicle Debuts, Iconic Cars and Luxury Aviation Pair with Local Wines, Superstar Chefs and Auction Action at Motorlux

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7, 2024 -- Motorlux will celebrate the start of Monterey Car Week at the Monterey Jet Center on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, alongside Broad Arrow Auctions for the first day of their two-day auction. ... Continue reading

Affordable Electric Vehicle Revolution: Meet NV Motor Group's $14,950 NVII

Affordable Electric Vehicle Revolution: Meet NV Motor Group's $14,950 NVII

As the world rapidly shifts towards sustainable solutions, The Paragon Universe is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative by its NV Motor Group division to make electric vehicles (EVs) accessible to all. ... Continue reading

Automotive Gears Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 37.36 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 4.1% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

Automotive Gears Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 37.36 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 4.1% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

The automotive gears market is driven by rising vehicle production, increasing demand for fuel-efficient cars, and advancements in gear technology enhancing vehicle performance. Growing adoption of electric vehicles also stimulates market growth. ... Continue reading

Common Allergy Medication Can Be Deadly to Pets

Common Allergy Medication Can Be Deadly to Pets

Toxicology Experts Warn of Possible Overdose Situations MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2024 -- Tiffany Day and her travel buddy Luna, a labrador retriever mix, had just arrived from their long drive from Illinois to New Mexico. ... Continue reading

Mission Roll Call Welcomes Advance Auto Parts President and CEO Shane O'Kelly as New Board of Directors Chair

Mission Roll Call Welcomes Advance Auto Parts President and CEO Shane O'Kelly as New Board of Directors Chair

An Army veteran, O'Kelly brings 25 years of professional experience to the nonpartisan advocacy group giving veterans a unified voice CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2024 -- Mission Roll Call, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing a unified voice for veterans, proudly announces the appointment of Shane O'Kelly as the ne ... Continue reading

Oceania Cruises Spotlights Enticing European Sailings for 2025

Oceania Cruises Spotlights Enticing European Sailings for 2025

Voyages dive deep into Europe's cultural and culinary heritage exploring iconic cities, holiday islands and lesser-known ports MIAMI, Aug. 7, 2024 -- Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is spotlighting an array of new 2025 Europe sailings, ranging from six to 34 days, ... Continue reading

Pilot Launches Brand Campaign, "See You Out Here," to Celebrate the Joy of the Open Road

Pilot Launches Brand Campaign, "See You Out Here," to Celebrate the Joy of the Open Road

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2024 -- Pilot, the largest network of travel centers in North America, is embarking on a major brand evolution with the launch of a new ad campaign, "See You Out Here." The campaign embodies the company's purpose to "show people they matter at every turn" by forging a deeper emotional connecti ... Continue reading

2025 Acura RDX New Styling, Cabin Updates and Enhanced Technology

2025 Acura RDX New Styling, Cabin Updates and Enhanced Technology

August 7, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. 2025 Acura RDX gains more distinctive look with new ... Continue reading

Sgcarmart Rolls Out New Digital Sales Agreement

Sgcarmart Rolls Out New Digital Sales Agreement

Creating a simpler, safer environment for car buyersSINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2024 -- Sgcarmart, Singapore's #1 car platform for buying & selling cars, has recently released its new Digital Sales Agreement feature — the first of its kind on a major used car marketplace in Singapore. ... Continue reading

Electra's eSTOL Goldfinch is First Piloted Electric Aircraft to Fly at NASA's Langley Research Center

Electra's eSTOL Goldfinch is First Piloted Electric Aircraft to Fly at NASA's Langley Research Center

Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, successfully demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA's historic Langley ... Continue reading

J.B. Hunt, Bridgestone and Kodiak Surpass 50,000 Autonomous Long-Haul Trucking Miles In Delivery Collaboration

J.B. Hunt, Bridgestone and Kodiak Surpass 50,000 Autonomous Long-Haul Trucking Miles In Delivery Collaboration

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.B. Hunt, Bridgestone and Kodiak celebrated a successful ongoing weekly delivery collaboration that has surpassed 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles, incorporating Kodiak autonomous trucks to ship Bridgestone passenger car tires between South Carolina and Dallas. (Photo: ... Continue reading

Techno-economic Comparison of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles 2024-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Techno-economic Comparison of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles 2024-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Techno-economic Comparison of LFP and NMC Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicle Applications: Performance, Value Chain Analysis, and Growth Opportunities, 2024-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The technology landscape explores the major differences between Lithium Iron ... Continue reading

Cox Auto News Midweek

Cox Auto News Midweek

From the Newsroom, a biweekly newsletter providing a roundup of data, insights and news from Cox Automotive. View this email in your browser Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Inventory Growth Hits a Hiatus

New Vehicle Inventory Growth Hits a Hiatus

Supply Sees a (Non-Seasonal) Decline for the First Time in Two Years GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2024 -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider for automotive manufacturers, agencies, and affiliates is reporting in August's On The Horizon that new vehicle inventory ticked down slightly to 2.92 ... Continue reading

Nissan Frontier Levels Up for 2025 With Fresh Design and Enhanced Capabilities

Nissan Frontier Levels Up for 2025 With Fresh Design and Enhanced Capabilities

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The 2025 Nissan Frontier doubles down on its relentless spirit with a rugged new design, enhanced utility for work or play and updated technology that simplifies every journey. Headlined by greater availability of the useful 6-foot bed, an increased maximum tow rating and a large ... Continue reading

Penske Truck Leasing Introduces New eDVIR Feature in its Penske Driver™ Mobile App

Penske Truck Leasing Introduces New eDVIR Feature in its Penske Driver™ Mobile App

READING, Pa., Aug. 5, 2024 -- Penske Truck Leasing recently launched an electronic driver vehicle inspection report (eDVIR) feature in the Penske Driver™ mobile app for its customers. ... Continue reading

SIXT Recognized with Two Travel Industry Honors as Voted by Readers

SIXT Recognized with Two Travel Industry Honors as Voted by Readers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--SIXT, a global leader in premium mobility services, has been named Favorite Car Rental Company by readers in the 10th annual The Trazees Awards and accelerated to the number two spot on Travel + Leisure Readers' “5 Favorite Rental-car Companies of 2024” list. Both accolades recognize the unpa ... Continue reading

South Africa Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook 2024: Hybrid Vehicles Were the Top Sellers in Q1 2024, with 2,574 Units Sold, a Jump from 1,408 in the Same Period in 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

South Africa Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook 2024: Hybrid Vehicles Were the Top Sellers in Q1 2024, with 2,574 Units Sold, a Jump from 1,408 in the Same Period in 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "South Africa Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook - 75+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Component, Location - Q2 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The electric vehicle market in Sout ... Continue reading

Flywheel Energy Storage Systems Market to Reach $744.3 Million, Globally, by 2033 at 7.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Flywheel Energy Storage Systems Market to Reach $744.3 Million, Globally, by 2033 at 7.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Rise in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, which are intermittent in nature, drives the need for effective energy storage solutions. FES systems store and release energy quickly, balancing supply and demand. ... Continue reading

Holley Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results; Net Income up 31% Year Over Year Adjusted EBITDA Margin up 50bps Year Over Year Progress Across All Key Growth Elements of the Transformation

Holley Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results; Net Income up 31% Year Over Year Adjusted EBITDA Margin up 50bps Year Over Year Progress Across All Key Growth Elements of the Transformation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Holley Performance Brands , a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter Highlights vs. ... Continue reading

Raven SR's Spanish Waste-To-Hydrogen Facility Declared "A Project and Investment of Regional Interest"

Raven SR's Spanish Waste-To-Hydrogen Facility Declared "A Project and Investment of Regional Interest"

The first European hub for converting organic waste into sustainable hydrogen via unique Steam/CO2 Reforming technology. PINEDALE, Wyo., Aug. ... Continue reading

RumbleOn Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

RumbleOn Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

IRVING, Texas--RumbleOn, Inc. , the "Company" or "RumbleOn", today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Key Second Quarter 2024 Highlights (Compared to Second Quarter 2023): Revenue of $336.8 million decreased 12.0% Net loss totaled $0.7 million compared to net loss of $13.6 million Selling, ge ... Continue reading

Valvoline Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

Valvoline Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

Delivers 12% top-line growth, 6.5% system-wide SSS growth, 33 store additions and announces refranchising of 17 stores Sales from continuing operations of $421 million grew 12%, driven by system-wide same store sales (SSS) growth of 6.5% Income from continuing operations of $48 million declined 25%, reflecting a year- ... Continue reading

Business Jet Completes First Gulfstream GV Starlink Installation

Business Jet Completes First Gulfstream GV Starlink Installation

Business Jet installs Starlink, a satellite-based internet solution, on Gulfstream GV at Dallas facility, with installation on the Embraer Legacy 600 STC Certification Aircraft to follow. DALLAS, Aug. ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicles in 2024: Steering through Growth Challenges

Commercial Vehicles in 2024: Steering through Growth Challenges

Geopolitical Tensions, Sustainability Demands, and Digital Shifts Shape the Road Ahead SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 6, 2024 -- This year, the commercial vehicles sector - light, medium, and heavy – is grappling with unprecedented growth barriers. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Announces Expanded Leadership Role for Ken Kraft

Cox Automotive Announces Expanded Leadership Role for Ken Kraft

Ken Kraft, as chief marketing and sales officer, will lead combined sales and marketing teams to drive profitable growth and enhance the customer experience. Current Chief Sales Officer Tim McKinley will retire at the end of 2024 after 11 distinguished years at Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show® Opens Registration for AutoMobility LA® 2024

Los Angeles Auto Show® Opens Registration for AutoMobility LA® 2024

The premier global automotive press and industry event announces a new, expanded program for 2024 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2024 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) announced today that attendee registration for AutoMobility LA® 2024 (AMLA 2024) is now open. ... Continue reading

MITSUBISHI MOTORS: WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025

MITSUBISHI MOTORS: WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025

2025 Outlander receives mid-cycle refresh including revised front and rear styling, revised interior, and more 2025 Eclipse Cross adds Rear Seat Alert, updated Black Edition now available on Eclipse Cross SE trim My MITSUBISHI CONNECT adds Safeguard 5-year free trial and Remote Services 12-month free trial1 FRANKLIN, T ... Continue reading

NASA to Provide Crew Flight Test, Space Station Missions Update

NASA to Provide Crew Flight Test, Space Station Missions Update

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2024 -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 12:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. ... Continue reading

Octane Raises $50 Million in Series E Funding Round

Octane Raises $50 Million in Series E Funding Round

New Equity Financing to Fuel Continued Growth, Product Innovation, and Expansion into New Markets NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2024 -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed its Series E funding round with $50 million in ... Continue reading

Pando Electric Delivers "100% EV Charging Coverage At 70% Less Cost" To Large Multi-family Complex

Pando Electric Delivers "100% EV Charging Coverage At 70% Less Cost" To Large Multi-family Complex

Woodland Creek HOA chooses Pando Electric to add universal chargers for every homeowner, at a market-defying price of less than $500 per unit fully installed. SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” “we” “us” or “our”) , one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary Total revenues of $3.5 ... Continue reading

Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) Communication System Market size is set to grow by USD 23.40 billion from 2024-2028, Growing demand for smart road infrastructure boost the market, Technavio

Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) Communication System Market size is set to grow by USD 23.40 billion from 2024-2028, Growing demand for smart road infrastructure boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2024 -- The global vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system market size is estimated to grow by USD 23.40 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS THE EXTENSION OF THEIR GLOBAL CREATIVE CONTRACT WITH OMNICOM & DDB

VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS THE EXTENSION OF THEIR GLOBAL CREATIVE CONTRACT WITH OMNICOM & DDB

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2024 -- The Volkswagen brand has extended their global creative contract with Omnicom's DDB for another three years which has been Volkswagen's creative agency for over six decades. ... Continue reading

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