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Thursday, October 31, 2024

AAA: Now Is the Peak Time of Year for Deer Collisions

AAA: Now Is the Peak Time of Year for Deer Collisions

The average insurance damage claim for a deer collision is on the rise Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now gracing Kentucky’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases during October and peaks in November and December. ... Continue reading

Pilot Announces 2024 Road Warrior Winners

Pilot Announces 2024 Road Warrior Winners

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2024 -- Pilot reveals the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes the heart, tireless dedication and unwavering commitment of professional truck drivers who go beyond the call of duty to keep North America moving. ... Continue reading

City Streets, County Roads Stuck in Neutral as Middling Pavement Quality Prevails Across Bay Area

City Streets, County Roads Stuck in Neutral as Middling Pavement Quality Prevails Across Bay Area

North Bay Notches Many of Region's Biggest Gains SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2024 -- Overall pavement conditions on the Bay Area's 44,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads landed once again in fair territory last year, with the typical stretch of roadway showing serious wear and likely to require rehabilitation soon. ... Continue reading

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery Brings Comfort to Election Day with Sweet Deals

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery Brings Comfort to Election Day with Sweet Deals

Patrons of Junior's, which opened Election Day 1950, can enjoy half-off prices on cheesecake slices and more BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2024 -- It's not on the ballot, but it's a winning choice for the palate. ... Continue reading

Next Mission to Space Station Launches Dozens of Student Experiments

Next Mission to Space Station Launches Dozens of Student Experiments

18th mission of Student Spaceflight Experiment Program introduces more than 14,000 students to science in space KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 -- When SpaceX's 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA takes flight, students across the U.S. and Canada w ... Continue reading

Propane Industry Mobilizes to Provide Lifesaving Energy to Hurricane Survivors

Propane Industry Mobilizes to Provide Lifesaving Energy to Hurricane Survivors

Portable, Reliable, Propane Enables Resiliency and Recovery after Historic Devastation RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 31, 2024 -- During the historic 2024 hurricane season, hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost access to power, heat, cooking, and hot water, creating an urgent need for propane to get through the ensuing day ... Continue reading

SEABOURN UNVEILS NEW EXPEDITION ITINERARIES FOR 2026-2027, EXPLORING THE ARCTIC, ANTARCTICA, KIMBERLEY, SOUTH PACIFIC, AND MORE

SEABOURN UNVEILS NEW EXPEDITION ITINERARIES FOR 2026-2027, EXPLORING THE ARCTIC, ANTARCTICA, KIMBERLEY, SOUTH PACIFIC, AND MORE

With sights set on the world's most fascinating regions, the ultra-luxury line announces 2026 and 2027 itineraries on purpose-built expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit IMAGES HERE VIDEO HERE  SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2024 -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled ... Continue reading

Gas Monkey Garage and Richard Rawlings Set to Unveil Epic OBS Truck Build at SEMA 2024

Gas Monkey Garage and Richard Rawlings Set to Unveil Epic OBS Truck Build at SEMA 2024

After Last Year's Reimagined Showcase, Gas Monkey Garage Returns to Las Vegas with a Twin-Turbo Classic Ready to Leave a Mark! DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2024 -- After the overwhelming response to last year's SEMA showcase, where Gas Monkey Garage captivated fans and industry pros with four custom builds, Richard Rawlings and hi ... Continue reading

Coming Soon TO C A R

Coming Soon TO C A R

Driving Innovation - Emerging Trends and Technologies Shaping the EV LandscapeJoin Keysight Technologies for a deep dive into the emerging trends and technologies driving the future of electric vehicles. This exclusive webinar will explore the latest advancements in cell chemistries like solid-state, vehicle-to-grid ca ... Continue reading

Opus IVS To Unveil QuickADAS Solution at SEMA 2024

Opus IVS To Unveil QuickADAS Solution at SEMA 2024

QuickADAS Simplifies ADAS Calibration, Enhancing Efficiency for Collision Repair Shops DEXTER, Mich., Oct. 31, 2024 -- Opus IVS™, the global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming, and on-demand remote expert support, now has QuickADAS™ available and ready to activate for all DriveSafe customers who a ... Continue reading

Solestial and Manufacturo Partner to Power the Future of Space Energy

Solestial and Manufacturo Partner to Power the Future of Space Energy

Manufacturo wordmark logo, black letters on a white background next to a geometric logo icon. Solestial wordmark logo, black letters on a white background. ... Continue reading

AMSOIL Adds Ultra-Low Viscosity ATF to Signature Series Product Line

AMSOIL Adds Ultra-Low Viscosity ATF to Signature Series Product Line

Image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2024 AMSOIL INC. has launched an addition to the Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid line. New AMSOIL Signature Series Ultra-Low Viscosity 100% Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is designed specifically for transmissions requiring Ford MERCON® ULV an ... Continue reading

AutoNation Surprises Former Professional Ballerina and Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor with $25,000 Donation During "The Drew Barrymore Show"

AutoNation Surprises Former Professional Ballerina and Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor with $25,000 Donation During "The Drew Barrymore Show"

The donation to Onco-Ballet Foundation was made as part of AutoNation's commitment to drive out cancer by supporting cancer patients and survivors through the healing power of ballet. ... Continue reading

Banyan to Display Jeep Gladiator at 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV

Banyan to Display Jeep Gladiator at 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV

Gladiator will be auctioned off in 2025 with proceeds benefiting Folds of Honor, supporting families of military Veterans COLLEYVILLE, Texas, Oct. 31, 2024 -- Competition Specialties, a subsidiary of Banyan Technologies Group (Banyan), today announced the creation of a highly accessorized, street-legal off-roading vehi ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Launches New Weatherflex GT for All-Climate and Weather Confidence

Hankook Tire Launches New Weatherflex GT for All-Climate and Weather Confidence

Hankook Tire today announced its latest product portfolio expansion with the launch of the Weatherflex product family and the Weatherflex GT. ... Continue reading

Rust-Oleum Showcases Next-Gen Vehicle Care at SEMA

Rust-Oleum Showcases Next-Gen Vehicle Care at SEMA

Rust-Oleum, a global leader in manufacturing innovative coatings, unveils cutting-edge solutions for auto enthusiasts available in 2025. ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group’s Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs is Recognized as an Automotive News Champion of Diversity

Asbury Automotive Group’s Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs is Recognized as an Automotive News Champion of Diversity

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., is proud to announce Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs, VP and Chief DEI Officer, has been named a 2024 Automotive News Champion of Diversity. The 2024 class of Champions of Diversity was chosen by Automotive News ed ... Continue reading

NEW AI-POWERED AUTOMOTIVE PLATFORM MOTORMIA RECEIVES $8M IN FUNDING

NEW AI-POWERED AUTOMOTIVE PLATFORM MOTORMIA RECEIVES $8M IN FUNDING

Leading venture capital firms back MOTORMIA, which has attracted hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts and aims to revolutionize the automotive aftermarket with AI-powered solutions  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2024 -- MOTORMIA, a new automotive enthusiast platform aimed at revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket in ... Continue reading

Cartea Debuts at Jeddah Motor Show, Bringing a New Perspective to Car News in the Middle East

Cartea Debuts at Jeddah Motor Show, Bringing a New Perspective to Car News in the Middle East

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--On October 29, the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show officially opened at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. At this major event in the automotive industry, a new member joined the automotive media sector: Cartea. ... Continue reading

FAW Trucks and Shell Join Forces to Drive Technological Cooperation and Create a Green Future

FAW Trucks and Shell Join Forces to Drive Technological Cooperation and Create a Green Future

FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 31, 2024 -- From September to October 2024, Starship China, which was jointly developed by FAW Trucks and Shell, made consecutive appearances at the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 and the Shell's Ultimate Stopover Event in Budapest. ... Continue reading

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