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S&P Global Mobility: U.S. auto sales volume to hold steady in October

S&P Global Mobility: U.S. auto sales volume to hold steady in October

New vehicle sales levels in October remain unchanged from the ongoing trend SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 28, 2024 – On a volume estimate of 1.315 million units, S&P Global Mobility expects U.S. light vehicle sales in October to realize year-over-year growth of 11%. While the volume improvement can be attributed to two add ... Continue reading

Toyota and espnW Recognize 9th Class of Everyday Heroes at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit, 2024

Toyota and espnW Recognize 9th Class of Everyday Heroes at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit, 2024

PLANO, Texas (Oct. 29, 2024) – Last night at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, presented by Toyota, the ninth class of Toyota Everyday Heroes was announced and honored. ... Continue reading

The New Porsche 911 Carrera T as a coupé or a cabriolet

The New Porsche 911 Carrera T as a coupé or a cabriolet

The Porsche 911 Carrera T is about concentrating on the essentials. The focus on agility, lightweight construction and an emotive soundscape, as well as its six-speed manual transmission, make this the ideal Carrera for purists. ... Continue reading

From The Auto Newsroon Mid Week Edition

From The Auto Newsroon Mid Week Edition

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. With Election Day on the horizon, the auto market is showing resilience amid various uncertainties. ... Continue reading

Tire Rack Video - "Why We Test?"

Tire Rack Video - "Why We Test?"

Tire Testing Video, Tire Eval Video, Pick up tire eval video, Tire Rack Video ... Continue reading

5GAA: Berlin Technology Demonstrations Highlight Life-Saving Potential of Latest Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Tech

5GAA: Berlin Technology Demonstrations Highlight Life-Saving Potential of Latest Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Tech

BERLIN, Oct. 28, 2024 -- The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) last week demonstrated the latest innovations in the Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology family to help achieve "Vision Zero" for all road users. ... Continue reading

Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results, Same Store New Unit Sales Increase 29% Year-Over-Year, Driving Record New Unit Market Share, Used Unit Volume Trends Sequentially Improve in October

Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results, Same Store New Unit Sales Increase 29% Year-Over-Year, Driving Record New Unit Market Share, Used Unit Volume Trends Sequentially Improve in October

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “CWH”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Camping World Holdings, Inc. stated, “Our combined new and used same store un ... Continue reading

Cost Improvement, Ford Pro Growth Fuel Solid Q3 Results; Ford+ Sets Up Long-term Value Creation

Cost Improvement, Ford Pro Growth Fuel Solid Q3 Results; Ford+ Sets Up Long-term Value Creation

PDF PDF Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company today reported its 2024 third quarter financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. ... Continue reading

eVTOL Aircrafts Business Research Report 2023-2030: Battery Technology and Autonomous Flight Key to Viability of eVTOL Aircraft for City Travel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

eVTOL Aircrafts Business Research Report 2023-2030: Battery Technology and Autonomous Flight Key to Viability of eVTOL Aircraft for City Travel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "eVTOL Aircrafts - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for eVTOL Aircrafts was estimated at US$1.2 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$17.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 47.5% from 2023 to 2030. ... Continue reading

GM Defense completes first production vehicle for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service

GM Defense completes first production vehicle for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service

CONCORD, N.C., Oct. 28, 2024 -- GM Defense has completed production of the first vehicles in support of the Diplomatic Security Service's Heavy-Duty armored Sport Utility Vehicle (HD SUV) program. ... Continue reading

GreenPower Motor Company Announces Pricing of Public Offering

GreenPower Motor Company Announces Pricing of Public Offering

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 28, 2024 -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today ann ... Continue reading

High Performance Expo and MotorTrend Announce Partnership

High Performance Expo and MotorTrend Announce Partnership

Logo for the inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX), the exclusive business and consumer show of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA), which will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center, followed by area-wide enthusiast activities. (PRNewsfoto/High Performance Expo) MotorTrend Logo E ... Continue reading

The Shyft Group Expands Blue Arc™ EV Network Through Strategic Partnerships with Allegiance Trucks and Ascendance Truck Centers

The Shyft Group Expands Blue Arc™ EV Network Through Strategic Partnerships with Allegiance Trucks and Ascendance Truck Centers

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 28, 2024 -- The Shyft Group, Inc. , the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today announced strategic partnerships with Allegiance Trucks, LLC, and Ascendance Trucks, LLC, to establish dealer s ... Continue reading

Holland America Line's 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed to Include Further Exploration of Asia, Central America

Holland America Line's 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed to Include Further Exploration of Asia, Central America

Adjusted route avoids Red Sea; added ports in eight countries and Panama Canal transit highlight changes to now 133-day voyage. SEATTLE, Oct. ... Continue reading

VINFAST OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

VINFAST OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 29, 2024 -- At Bluewaters Island (Dubai), VinFast Auto held the official brand launch event in the Middle Eastern market, showcasing a variety of smart and green mobility solutions. ... Continue reading

Europe Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast-Charging System Market Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2024 & 2033 Featuring Key Players - ABB, Siemens, bp pulse, Efacec, EVBox, GARO Group, and Kempower - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Europe Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast-Charging System Market Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2024 & 2033 Featuring Key Players - ABB, Siemens, bp pulse, Efacec, EVBox, GARO Group, and Kempower - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Europe Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast-Charging System Market: Focus on Application, Connector Type, Power Output, Installation Type, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe EV fast-charging system market was valued at ... Continue reading

Stratacomm Awarded Competitive Re-Compete for NHTSA's National Integrated Communications Support for Consumer Safety Campaigns

Stratacomm Awarded Competitive Re-Compete for NHTSA's National Integrated Communications Support for Consumer Safety Campaigns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 -- Stratacomm was recently awarded a new single IDIQ contract for advertising, marketing and media support to continue helping create, run and measure public education campaigns with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Stratacomm ... Continue reading

How Guy Mannino's leadership positioned Verdek at the forefront of the EV transition

How Guy Mannino's leadership positioned Verdek at the forefront of the EV transition

A conversation with Guy Mannino the CEO of Verdek LLC, a pioneer of EV infrastructureBy Hasib Rashid MONROE, Conn., Oct. 29, 2024 -- Our team had the opportunity to hear from one of the forerunners of EV infrastructure in the US, Guy Mannino. ... Continue reading

Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott

Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah--Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States. Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machine ... Continue reading

Yokohama =?UTF-8?B?VGlyZeKAmXM=?= Rugged Off-road GEOLANDAR =?UTF-8?B?TS9Uwq4=?= G003 SxS is Now on Sale

Yokohama =?UTF-8?B?VGlyZeKAmXM=?= Rugged Off-road GEOLANDAR =?UTF-8?B?TS9Uwq4=?= G003 SxS is Now on Sale

Dear Larry​​, New tire from Yokohama: the GEOLANDAR M/T G003 SxS, made for side-by-sides. The rugged off-road tire is available in sizes ranging from 15- to 17-inch wheel diameters. ... Continue reading

ComEd Rebates Now Available for Pre-Owned Electric Fleet Vehicles

ComEd Rebates Now Available for Pre-Owned Electric Fleet Vehicles

CHICAGO--As part of a larger investment to accelerate the equitable growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is announcing that its business and public sector fleet EV rebate program can now be utilized for the purchase of certified, pre-owned electric fleet vehicles and repowered battery electric ... Continue reading

Debunking Common Misconceptions About the Custom Auto Industry

Debunking Common Misconceptions About the Custom Auto Industry

The custom auto industry is a captivating mix of artistry, engineering, and performance, yet it remains clouded by misconceptions. From assumptions that custom cars are "just for show" to the idea that customization is exclusive to luxury vehicles, these myths overlook the depth and impact of this industry. ... Continue reading

Danish EV charging platform Monta expands to the U.S. to support global growth of charging infrastructure market

Danish EV charging platform Monta expands to the U.S. to support global growth of charging infrastructure market

Monta, the Copenhagen-based operating platform powering the EV charging ecosystem, announced today the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Miami. ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group Reports Third Quarter Results

Asbury Automotive Group Reports Third Quarter Results

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., reported third quarter 2024 net income of $126 million ($6.37 per diluted share), a decrease of 25% from $169 million ($8.19 per diluted share) in third quarter 2023. The Company repor ... Continue reading

Climate United Launches Historic $250M Electric Drayage Truck Program to Provide Affordable, Accessible Financing for Zero-Emission Vehicles

Climate United Launches Historic $250M Electric Drayage Truck Program to Provide Affordable, Accessible Financing for Zero-Emission Vehicles

In partnership with Forum Mobility, the largest order of all-electric drayage trucks in U.S. history will support small fleet owners in the transition to zero-emission and improve public health. LOS ANGELES, Oct. ... Continue reading

Holley Performance Brands Expands Footprint at SEMA to Showcase Global Aftermarket Leadership

Holley Performance Brands Expands Footprint at SEMA to Showcase Global Aftermarket Leadership

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Holley Performance Brands brings performance, safety, fun and excitement to automotive enthusiasts around the globe. (Graphic: Business Wire) Holley Performance Brands brings performance, safety, fun and excitement to automotive enthusiasts around the globe. ... Continue reading

Lubrizol Expands Collaboration with Oil Store to Grow Finished Fluids Business in the U.K., Europe, Middle East and North Africa

Lubrizol Expands Collaboration with Oil Store to Grow Finished Fluids Business in the U.K., Europe, Middle East and North Africa

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail CLEVELAND--The Lubrizol Corporation has named Oil Store as Channel Partner for our refrigeration, including industrial applications, and heat transfer fluid product brands in the U.K., Europe, Middle ... Continue reading

Middle East Electric Vehicle Market Trends, Size, Share, Revenue, Analysis, Forecasts, Competitive Landscape 2018-2023 & 2024-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Middle East Electric Vehicle Market Trends, Size, Share, Revenue, Analysis, Forecasts, Competitive Landscape 2018-2023 & 2024-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Middle East Electric Vehicle Market (2022-2028): Trends, Size, Share, Revenue, Analysis, Forecast, Value, Growth, Industry, Outlook: Market Forecast By Vehicle Types, By Countries and by Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Middle East electric vehicle market s ... Continue reading

PatentPlus Inventor Develops Sun Visor Attachment to Reduce Sunlight Glare (NJR-191)

PatentPlus Inventor Develops Sun Visor Attachment to Reduce Sunlight Glare (NJR-191)

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 2024 -- "I wanted to create a new visor accessory for vehicles to reduce sun glare," said an inventor, from Brick, N.J., "so I invented the Sun Blocker. ... Continue reading

SiMa.ai and Maini Group Announces Strategic Partnership for Autonomous Mobility Solutions

SiMa.ai and Maini Group Announces Strategic Partnership for Autonomous Mobility Solutions

BENGALURU, India--SiMa.ai, the embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip (MLSoC) company, and the Maini Group, pioneers of India's electric vehicle industry, are announcing a strategic partnership aiming to transform the future of autonomous mobility, beginning with the integration of SiMa.ai’s cutting-edge ONE P ... Continue reading

TALKE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HYZON 200KW CLASS 8 FCEV TRUCK TRIAL

TALKE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HYZON 200KW CLASS 8 FCEV TRUCK TRIAL

Trial Comes as Part of TALKE's Supplier Evaluation Ahead of Final Award of Grant Applications Which Could Fund a Large Fleet of Class 8 FCEV Trucks HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 -- TALKE, a leading provider of logistics solutions for the chemical industry, today announced the successful conclusion of its two-week trial with H ... Continue reading

Auto Insurance Repair Cycle Times Improve but Price Increases Take a Toll, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Insurance Repair Cycle Times Improve but Price Increases Take a Toll, J.D. Power Finds

Auto insurers have been fighting two major headwinds ever since the pandemic: rising costs and longer repair cycle times. This year, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study,SM released today, some relief is in sight for one of those trends. ... Continue reading

Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck with purposeful design and innovative technology, delivering true practicality

Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck with purposeful design and innovative technology, delivering true practicality

Tasman will meet customer needs effortlessly in both work and leisure activities, offering customization accessories to tailor the truck to owners' tastes - Corner steps, load bed equipped with illuminated power outlet, sliding cargo floor and best-in-class 1,173-liter cargo capability illustrate Tasman's highly practi ... Continue reading

2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman

2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman

The most memorable sports luxury car I have driven this year is next year's 2025 Genesis G80. ... Continue reading

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