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2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

The 2025 Kia Telluride has earned the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Upper Midsize SUV segment. Recognized for having the fewest quality issues over the first 90 days of ownership, the Telluride assembled at Kia's West Point, GA plant is known for its spacious interior, advanced ... Continue reading

GreenPower Announces Fourth Tranche of Term Loan

GreenPower Announces Fourth Tranche of Term Loan

VANCOUVER, BC, June 26, 2025 -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" and the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announce ... Continue reading

Jeep® Gladiator Ranks First in Midsize Pickup Segment in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands Improve IQS Scores Over 2024

Jeep® Gladiator Ranks First in Midsize Pickup Segment in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands Improve IQS Scores Over 2024

The Jeep® Gladiator claims a top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), placing first in the Midsize Pickup segment*, and leads the segment average in seven out of 10 measured categories, including driving experience, infotainment and interior. This is the second time in three years that Gladiat ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

How has this study influenced manufacturers to make changes that positively affect vehicle owners interactive infographic gives you examples Fewer Physical Vehicle Controls and More Problematic Touchscreen Make Infotainment System a Modern ... Continue reading

AAA: Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week

AAA: Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week

Release.jpg For More Information, Contact: Lynda Lambert, Media Spokesperson and Safety Advisor Desk: 502-779-3610Â / Cell: 502-565-7410 Email: Lambert.Lynda@ace.aaa.com (mailto:Lambert.Lynda@ace.aaa.com) AAA: Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4^th Week Independence Day trips are up 2. ... Continue reading

Automotive Glass Market Set to Reach USD 28.3 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Automotive Glass Market Set to Reach USD 28.3 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Electric Vehicle Adoption, Smart Glass Innovation, and Rising Safety Standards Drive 8.9% CAGR Growth Across Global Automotive Industry REDDING, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- The automotive glass market is experiencing remarkable growth momentum, with market valuation projected to surge from USD 15.2 billion in 2024 to USD ... Continue reading

Automotive Lighting Market to Reach USD 31.45 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Automotive Lighting Market to Reach USD 31.45 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Advanced LED Technology, Stringent Safety Regulations, and Rising Adaptive Lighting Demand Drive 5.1% CAGR Growth Across Global Vehicle Manufacturing REDDING, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- The automotive lighting market is experiencing robust expansion, with market valuation projected to reach USD 31.45 billion by 2032, re ... Continue reading

E-bikes Market to Surge to USD 88.3 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

E-bikes Market to Surge to USD 88.3 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Environmental Concerns, Government Initiatives, and Rising Health Awareness Drive 11.9% CAGR Growth Across Global Electric Bicycle Market REDDING, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- The e-bikes market is experiencing remarkable expansion, with market valuation projected to reach USD 88.3 billion by 2032, representing a compound ... Continue reading

Geotab and Mercedes-Benz USA Announce Integrated Telematics Solution for Fleets

Geotab and Mercedes-Benz USA Announce Integrated Telematics Solution for Fleets

Unifying Vehicle Data for Enhanced Fleet Management, Efficiency, and Real-Time Insights ATLANTA, June 26, 2025 - Geotab Inc. ("Geotab"), a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz USA), a leading provider of innovative connectivity solutions, today announced a joint init ... Continue reading

Helicopter Interior Market to Reach $5.2 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025, Says Meticulous Research®

Helicopter Interior Market to Reach $5.2 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025, Says Meticulous Research®

Market Growth Driven by Premium Helicopter Experiences, Fleet Modernization, Smart Cabin Technology Integration, and Expanding Commercial Operations REDDING, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- According to a comprehensive market research report titled "Helicopter Interior Market by Component Type (Seating Systems, Cabin Panels & ... Continue reading

How to Survive a Summer Heat Wave: Protect Your Home, Car and Peace of Mind

How to Survive a Summer Heat Wave: Protect Your Home, Car and Peace of Mind

Practical Tips Every Homeowner and Driver Can Use to Beat the Heat and Avoid Costly Damage LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2025 -- As temperatures rise across the country, intense summer heat waves can cause serious damage to both homes and vehicles — not to mention strain energy systems and budgets. Mercury Insurance is shari ... Continue reading

Military Drones Market to Surge from USD 15.2 Billion to USD 34.4 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Military Drones Market to Surge from USD 15.2 Billion to USD 34.4 Billion by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Advanced Avionics Technologies, AI-Powered Surveillance Systems, and Autonomous Cargo Delivery Drive 11.4% CAGR Growth Across Global Defense Sectors REDDING, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- The military drones market is experiencing unprecedented expansion, with market valuation projected to reach USD 34.4 billion by 2032, g ... Continue reading

Parry Labs and Airbus Partner on U.S. Marine Corps' Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

Parry Labs and Airbus Partner on U.S. Marine Corps' Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2025 -- Parry Labs, a leading provider of edge software platforms, and Airbus U.S. Space & Defense have announced a multi-year partnership for the Airbus MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC), an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota.  Continue Reading Parry Labs, a leading provider of edge softw ... Continue reading

Small-Scale LNG Market worth $31.78 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Small-Scale LNG Market worth $31.78 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 26, 2025 -- The report "Small-Scale LNG Market by Type (Liquefaction, Regasification), Modes of Supply (Trucks, Trans-shipment & Bunkering, Others), Application (Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Industrial & Power, Marine Transport, Others) Region - Global Forecast to 2030", small-scale LNG market is expec ... Continue reading

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Unveils Special Train Wrap to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Unveils Special Train Wrap to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort

Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency invites guests aboard Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® to experience a whimsical limited-time train wrap rolling down the Southern California coast, designed to bring a bit of Disney joy to every leg of the journey. The custom-designed exterior tra ... Continue reading

Chrysler Unveils New Episode in Century of Innovation Series Highlighting Iconic Concepts and Technologies

Chrysler Unveils New Episode in Century of Innovation Series Highlighting Iconic Concepts and Technologies

Chrysler is proud to introduce the latest chapter in its seven-part Century of Innovation social media video series with a new episode titled "Legendary Innovation." The new installment showcases the brand's most iconic concept vehicles from its first 100 years, highlighting the groundbreaking features and technologies ... Continue reading

Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Back In DuQuoin, IL July 5

Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Back In DuQuoin, IL July 5

[image: American Flat Track Logo.png] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *June 28, 2025* ------------------------------ *Just Over One Week Away: Memphis Shades Du Quoin Mile Brings Progressive AFT Back to the Magic Mile – Saturday, July 5* *Du Quoin, IL* – The countdown is on! In just over one week, Progressive Ame ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Announces Leadership Updates Across North American Sales and Marketing Team

Hankook Tire Announces Leadership Updates Across North American Sales and Marketing Team

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced several executive leadership updates at its North American Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. The new appointments across its North American sales and marketing organization reinforce the company's commitment to long-term growth in both passenger and commercial tire mark ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Space Fiesta 2025 Lights Up Albuquerque with Innovation, Art, and Economic Momentum

ROAD TRIP: Space Fiesta 2025 Lights Up Albuquerque with Innovation, Art, and Economic Momentum

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 26, 2025 -- Space Fiesta 2025, the highly anticipated fusion of science, technology, entrepreneurship and creative culture in the space domain, recently returned to Albuquerque's historic Lobo Theater in the Nob Hill district, drawing over 500 participants and generating significant community an ... Continue reading

Hyundai Finishes Second Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study; Santa Cruz Named Top Midsize Pickup

Hyundai Finishes Second Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study; Santa Cruz Named Top Midsize Pickup

Hyundai ranked second among mass-market brands and third overall in the industry for the second consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)℠. For vehicles, the Hyundai Santa Cruz was the highest-ranked Midsize Pickup for the second year in a row. This recognition reinforces Santa Cruz's r ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door Drive at MAMA Spring Rally By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel A four-door Dodge Charger Daytona sedan is joining the two-door Charger Daytona coupe in the 2026 model-year Charger Daytona lineup. The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on ... Continue reading

What to Expect When Buying a Used Car: VIN Check & Smart Choices

What to Expect When Buying a Used Car: VIN Check & Smart Choices

Understand what to expect when buying a used car: VINgurus report, budget planning, extended warranties, test drive, and smart negotiation for the best price. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Performance That Puts Other Minivans to Shame ... Continue reading

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