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Ashley Sanford returns to seat of family's Gelish dragster in Seattle

Ashley Sanford returns to seat of family's Gelish dragster in Seattle

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CJ Greaves, Kyle Kleiman sweep TORC Series doubleheader in Michigan

CJ Greaves, Kyle Kleiman sweep TORC Series doubleheader in Michigan

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2016 CJ Greaves, Kyle Kleiman sweep TORC Series doubleheader in Michigan TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL heats up BARK RIVER, Michigan (August 1, 2016) - Double defending TORC Series cham ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Passat GTE Delivers The Best Of All Worlds +VIDEO

New Volkswagen Passat GTE Delivers The Best Of All Worlds +VIDEO

August 1, 2016: Space, pace, and environmental credentials that even before its official UK showroom debut have already secured it a prestigious ‘green’ award: the new Volkswagen Passat GTE is calculated to offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Ca ... Continue reading

Maserati Led The Way At The 2016 Silverstone Classic as Official Pace Car

Maserati Led The Way At The 2016 Silverstone Classic as Official Pace Car

LONDON - August 1, 2016: Maserati was in action this weekend at Silverstone as the Official Pace Car for the Silverstone Classic, the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival held 29-31 July. The Quattroporte and Ghibli pace cars were used by the Clerk of the Course’s team of marshals across the weekend to sup ... Continue reading

"C is for Car" Saturday/Petersen

"C is for Car" Saturday/Petersen

stokescommunications: special event reminder... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM THIS SATURDAY - AUGUST 6: "C is for Car" Storytelling and Book Signing with Author Glenn Oyoung 11am and 1:30pm Please join one of the authors of the Petersen Autom ... Continue reading

After runner-up at last year's Seattle race, Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking to take final step

After runner-up at last year's Seattle race, Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking to take final step

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Atlas Financial Holdings Announces 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results

Atlas Financial Holdings Announces 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results

CHICAGO—Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. ("Atlas" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Management Comments Scott D. Wollney, Atlas’ President and CEO, stated, “Our focus on bottom line execution has delivered improvements in our loss and expense ratios o ... Continue reading

Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2016

Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2016

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") , one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2016. Highlights for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2016: Adjusted net income1 of $47.7 million, or $0.43 per s ... Continue reading

GM's Cadillac and ContiTech Win 2016 Altair Enlighten Awards for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Lightweighting

GM's Cadillac and ContiTech Win 2016 Altair Enlighten Awards for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Lightweighting

TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Altair together with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has announced the winners of the 4th annual Altair Enlighten Award, the automotive industry's only award program created specifically to acknowledge innovation in vehicle weight reduction. After a lengthy judging process, the wi ... Continue reading

Lockton Expands Aviation Practice, Peter Schmitz to Lead

Lockton Expands Aviation Practice, Peter Schmitz to Lead

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Lockton has named Peter Schmitz Senior Vice President and Aviation Practice Leader as part of a significant long-term investment in its aviation risk management operations.  Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker, plans to expand its services to fi ... Continue reading

NASA Offers Media Access to View Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft

NASA Offers Media Access to View Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Media will have an opportunity to photograph NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft and interview mission officials at 8 a.m. EDT Saturday, Aug. 20, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in F ... Continue reading

Scientific Games Selected To Provide Expansive Casino Systems Solutions to New York's del Lago Resort Casino

Scientific Games Selected To Provide Expansive Casino Systems Solutions to New York's del Lago Resort Casino

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Scientific Games Corporation ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced an expansive agreement to provide the Company's casino systems solutions to del Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre, Seneca County, the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region, for its early 2017 opening. After a comp ... Continue reading

The Mitten State Partners with General Motors for New Line of Apparel

The Mitten State Partners with General Motors for New Line of Apparel

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Grand Rapids, Mich.-based lifestyle company, The Mitten State (TMS), has partnered with General Motors to develop an exclusive new line of t-shirts inspired by the company's iconic and vintage performance cars. The new premium t-shirts offer a modern shape, fit, and feature a vinta ... Continue reading

Trinseo Reports Record Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results; Increases Full Year 2016 Outlook

Trinseo Reports Record Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results; Increases Full Year 2016 Outlook

BERWYN, Pa.—Trinseo : Three Months Ended June 30, March 31, $millions, except per share data 2016 2015 2016 Revenue 970 1,029 894 Net Income 96 1 77 EPS (Diluted) ($) 2.00 0.02 1.56 EBITDA* 168 56 141 Adjusted EBITDA* 182 151 143 Adjusted EBITDA, excluding inventory revaluation* 169 122 153 Adjusted Net Income* 110 7 ... Continue reading

Unique Roof Structure System by Vari-Form Simplifies Design, Saves Weight, Controls Cost On the All-New 2016 Nissan Titan

Unique Roof Structure System by Vari-Form Simplifies Design, Saves Weight, Controls Cost On the All-New 2016 Nissan Titan

LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 1, 2016 -- The second generation Nissan Titan pickup is all-new for 2016, and the XD has been named Cars.com 2016 Truck of the Year, with high marks for ruggedness and payload. Among the features making a significant contribution to the extra-strength capability of the all-steel body is the hydrof ... Continue reading

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. Will Release Its Second Quarter 2016 Financial Report August 4, 2016

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. Will Release Its Second Quarter 2016 Financial Report August 4, 2016

SARASOTA, Fla.—UNIROYAL GLOBAL ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC. (OTCQB: UNIR) (“Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc.” or the Company) will report its earnings for the three months ended July 3, 2016 on August 4, 2016 after the market close and will hold an earnings conference call on Friday, August 5th, 2016 at 9:0 ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda3 Named to Best Car for Teens List from U.S. News & World Report

2016 Mazda3 Named to Best Car for Teens List from U.S. News & World Report

August 1, 2016; 1The 2016 Mazda3 was named the Best Car for Teens in the $25K to $30K category, beating the Honda Civic in this specific price bracket. Mazda3 was the ultimate standout when looking at overall quality and advanced safety features that would be best for teens on the road these days. Mazda3 comes availabl ... Continue reading

Teen Driving Study Reveals "App and Drive" is New Danger Among Teens, New Worry for Parents

Teen Driving Study Reveals "App and Drive" is New Danger Among Teens, New Worry for Parents

BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Teens have been inundated with messages about the dangers of texting while driving over the past several years—and while this message is still vitally important, texting is not the only danger popping up on their smartphones. According to new research conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and ... Continue reading

e-Drive Retro Officially Launches Business Across Northern Europe

e-Drive Retro Officially Launches Business Across Northern Europe

Company Transforms Classic Cars of Yesteryear Into Electric Vehicles of Tomorrow, Extending The Lifetime & Long-Term Value of Today's Iconic Collectibles HELSINKI, Aug. 1, 2016 -- e-Drive Retro, an early leader in transforming vintage cars into sustainably collectible electronic vehicles, today announced that it is off ... Continue reading

Gerber Collision & Glass Increases Presence in Ohio with Acquisition of Collision Care Centers

Gerber Collision & Glass Increases Presence in Ohio with Acquisition of Collision Care Centers

CHICAGO, IL, Aug. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - The Boyd Group Inc.  (the "Boyd Group" or "Boyd") today announced that it has acquired a multi-store operation ("MSO") in Ohio and Kentucky consisting of ten collision repair centers located in the Cincinnati region.  The centers were founded in 1990 and previously operated as Colli ... Continue reading

America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 1, 2016 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading

2016 Risi Competizione Road America - Engineer's GTLM Preview

2016 Risi Competizione Road America - Engineer's GTLM Preview

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AM General Awarded $356 Million Contract to Build 1,673 HMMWVs

AM General Awarded $356 Million Contract to Build 1,673 HMMWVs

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 1, 2016 -- AM General has been awarded a $356,213,318 contract to manufacture and deliver 1,673 HMMWVs to the U.S. Government for further delivery to the Afghanistan National Army and Police. The contract calls on AM General to deliver 1,259 -M1151A1B1 HMMWVs and 414 - M1152 A1B2 HMMWV models. V ... Continue reading

Anders Warming Appointed Board of Management Member for Design at Borgward Group AG

Anders Warming Appointed Board of Management Member for Design at Borgward Group AG

STUTTGART, Germany, August 1, 2016 -- Borgward Group AG is reinforcing its management team and has become the first German automaker to create a Board of Management position for Design. Effective January 1, 2017, Anders Warming will become the company's new Board of Management Member for Design. "The creation of a sepa ... Continue reading

Andrew Hobbs to Co-Drive Automatic Racing Aston Martin at Road America

Andrew Hobbs to Co-Drive Automatic Racing Aston Martin at Road America

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2016 Contact: Beth Dolgner, (678) 485-1947, bdolgner@gmail.com *Andrew Hobbs to Co-Drive Automatic Racing Aston Martin at Road America* *Hobbs is co-driving with Al Carter; Ecklin and Espenlaub return to team* ELKHART LAKE, Wis.—Automatic Racing’s lineup will feature a new ... Continue reading

ArcBest Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Judy R. McReynolds Honored as One of Top 25 2016 Most Influential Women in the Mid-Market

ArcBest Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Judy R. McReynolds Honored as One of Top 25 2016 Most Influential Women in the Mid-Market

FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 1, 2016 -- ArcBest Corporation® today announced that Chairman, President and CEO Judy R. McReynolds has been named as one of Top 25 2016 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market by CEO Connection®, the only membership organization exclusively for mid-market CEOs, for the second consecutive yea ... Continue reading

Automotive Pumps Market Worth 57.50 Billion USD by 2021

Automotive Pumps Market Worth 57.50 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, August 1, 2016 -- The report "Automotive Pumps Market by Pump Type (Fuel, Oil, Water, Steering, Transmission, Wind Shield Washer, Vacuum Pump and Fuel Injection Pump), Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV and HCV), Technology, Type of Displacement, and by Region - Global Forecast to 2021", The global market ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich® Tires' Advantage T/A® Sport Arrives In Market

BFGoodrich® Tires' Advantage T/A® Sport Arrives In Market

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 1, 2016 -- BFGoodrich® Tires is bringing fun to drivers' daily routines as its new BFGoodrich® Advantage T/A® Sport tire is available at more than 20,000 authorized dealers starting today. This year-round tire is designed with improved traction, handling and braking performance to extract maxi ... Continue reading

Carfax Snapshot Helps Drive Customer Traffic

Carfax Snapshot Helps Drive Customer Traffic

Good morning, Please find attached our announcement that the Carfax Snapshot tool has launched to help drive customer traffic to dealer inventory online. Carfax Snapshot gives potential customers a look at some of the vehicle history details that are important to most car buyers so they can find the right vehicles. Hav ... Continue reading

Cars.com Closes Acquisition of DealerRater

Cars.com Closes Acquisition of DealerRater

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Cars.com, a TEGNA Inc. company, has closed the acquisition of DealerRater, announced last week. DealerRater is the industry's largest automotive consumer review website. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "We are pleased to bring DealerRater into the Cars.com family of industry-leadi ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems to Announce 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 11, 2016

China Automotive Systems to Announce 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 11, 2016

WUHAN, China, Aug. 1, 2016 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue financial results for the 2016 second quarter ended June 30, 2016, on Thursday, August 11, 2016, before the market opens. Management will conduct a c ... Continue reading

Compass Diversified Holdings Acquires 5.11 Tactical®

Compass Diversified Holdings Acquires 5.11 Tactical®

WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced that on July 29, 2016, it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 5.11 Tactical® "5.11" for a purchase price of $400 million (excluding working capital and certain ot ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to Present at J.P. Morgan Auto Conference August 9

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to Present at J.P. Morgan Auto Conference August 9

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Chief Operating Officer Brad Hughes and Chief Financial Officer Ginger Jones will present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on August 9 at 2:55 p.m. EDT. The conference will be webcast live at https://jpmorgan.metameetings.net/events/auto16/sessions/739 ... Continue reading

Dana Aftermarket to Display Victor Reinz®, Glaser® Sealing Products at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

Dana Aftermarket to Display Victor Reinz®, Glaser® Sealing Products at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

NEU-ULM, Germany—Dana will be exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016, taking place Sept. 13-17, 2016, displaying its extensive aftermarket product portfolio, including Victor Reinz® and Glaser® sealing solutions for light, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. Attendees can view Dana’s premium sealing solutio ... Continue reading

Dana Aftermarket to Showcase Spicer® Brand at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

Dana Aftermarket to Showcase Spicer® Brand at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

NEU-ULM, Germany—At Automechanika Frankfurt 2016, the world’s leading automotive trade fair, Dana will be displaying its robust range of Spicer® aftermarket products, including a full range of driveline and sealing solutions for light, commercial and off-highway vehicles. From Sept. 13-17, 2016, Automechanika Fran ... Continue reading

Dana Incorporated to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Aug. 9, 2016

Dana Incorporated to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Aug. 9, 2016

MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Dana Incorporated announced today it will participate in the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Aug. 9, 2016. President and Chief Executive Officer James Kamsickas and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Collins will provide a brief overview of the company and answer que ... Continue reading

Didi Chuxing to Acquire Uber China

Didi Chuxing to Acquire Uber China

BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Didi Chuxing today announced a strategic agreement with Uber under which Didi Chuxing will acquire all assets of Uber China--including its brand, business operations and data--for operation within mainland China. This landmark transaction signals a new stage in the development of Chi ... Continue reading

Diving Equipment Market Worth 3.21 Billion USD by 2021

Diving Equipment Market Worth 3.21 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, August 1, 2016 -- The report "Diving Equipment Market by Type (Rebreather, Exposure Suit, Decompression Chamber), Application (Commercial, Defense, Civil), End-User (Oil & Gas, Naval, Aquaculture), Depth (Recreational, Clearance, Saturation), & by Geography - Global Forecasts to 2021", published by Markets ... Continue reading

Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica

Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica

Partnership Brings All Three Rental Brands to New Market ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Enterprise Holdings today announced that Jamaica's leading automotive company, ATL Automotive – an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group – will serve as the franchisee for its Enterprise Rent-A-C ... Continue reading

Enterprise Holdings se asocia con ATL Automotive/Sandals en Jamaica

Enterprise Holdings se asocia con ATL Automotive/Sandals en Jamaica

ST. LOUIS, 1 de agosto de 2016 -- Enterprise Holdings anunció hoy que la importante compañía automotriz de Jamaica, ATL Automotive –afiliada de la empresa familiar Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group– será la franquiciataria de sus marcas en Jamaica: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental y Alamo Rent ... Continue reading

Experts from Cox Automotive Brands to Speak at Upcoming Digital Dealer

Experts from Cox Automotive Brands to Speak at Upcoming Digital Dealer

ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Experts from Cox Automotive™ and its brands Dealer.com, Dealertrack, Manheim, vAuto and VinSolutions will share industry knowledge, insights and best practices at the 21st Digital Dealer Conference and Expo in Las Vegas on Aug. 8-10, 2016. Monday, August 8: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. – Sourcin ... Continue reading

Ford Expands Mobility Options for Disabled Military Veterans with Vehicle Donations Across the U.S.

Ford Expands Mobility Options for Disabled Military Veterans with Vehicle Donations Across the U.S.

ATLANTA—Ford Motor Company, which helps more than 700,000 disabled American military veterans access health care each year, is donating eight Ford Flex utility vehicles to the DAV, providing even more mobility support for disabled military veterans. The new vehicles will become part of the DAV Transportation Network ... Continue reading

Heineken and TUMI Introduce First of Three Custom "#Heineken100" Travel Lifestyle Capsule Collection

Heineken and TUMI Introduce First of Three Custom "#Heineken100" Travel Lifestyle Capsule Collection

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Today, Heineken®, the world's leading international brewer, kicks off the seventh year of its coveted #Heineken100 initiative with TUMI, the global leader in premium travel, business and lifestyle accessories; with its first of three custom TUMI collection pieces. The longest running and mos ... Continue reading

IC Bus Announces Availability Of Over-The-Air Programming For School Buses

IC Bus Announces Availability Of Over-The-Air Programming For School Buses

LISLE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2016 -- IC Bus today announced that over-the-air (OTA) programming of engine control modules (ECM) will be made available for IC Bus™ models powered by Navistar® proprietary engines and, going forward, by Cummins® engines. By the end of 2016, OTA will be available for aftermarket purchase throu ... Continue reading

Income Protection Cover From 45 pence a Day

Income Protection Cover From 45 pence a Day

The Income Protection People What happens if you lose your job through sickness or redundancy? Would your savings be enough to support you and your family? If you aren't sure then you might want to consider income protection insurance. More Information: http://www.wokwinker.com/rr/6080101/INCPRO/submit@theautochannel.c ... Continue reading

Lake of the Ozarks Waterfront Resort Announces Fall Perks Program for Meetings and Conventions

Lake of the Ozarks Waterfront Resort Announces Fall Perks Program for Meetings and Conventions

LAKE OZARK, Mo., Aug. 1, 2016 --  One of the Midwest's premier vacation destinations, the Lodge of Four Seasons recently announced a fall perks program for meetings and conventions booked at its waterfront resort on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. The Lodge's "Pick Your Perks" program rewards businesses and other organ ... Continue reading

Lyoness is Now a New Partner of MotoGP

Lyoness is Now a New Partner of MotoGP

GRAZ, Austria, August 1, 2016 -- Lyoness and Dorna Sports are pleased to announce their partnership within the course of the MotoGP series. In 2016 Lyoness will act as a sponsor for the MotoGP races in Spielberg (AUT), Brünn (CZ) and Aragon (SPA).      (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160801/394429 ) Th ... Continue reading

Malaysia Steel Wire Rope and Chain Hoist Distributor

Malaysia Steel Wire Rope and Chain Hoist Distributor

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New Research Released @ CAR MBS - Mobility / Lightweighting / Mexico

New Research Released @ CAR MBS - Mobility / Lightweighting / Mexico

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for Automotive Research released three new studies at the 2016 CAR Management Briefing Seminars. "I'm excited to announce the release of three studies – one by each of our CAR research teams," said Dave Andrea, CAR's Executive Vice President of ... Continue reading

News Release: Museums Announce Special Presentation about the Auburn Automobile Company and Aviation

News Release: Museums Announce Special Presentation about the Auburn Automobile Company and Aviation

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM and the HOOSIER AIR MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 8/1/2016 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Kendra Klink, Chief Operating Officer August 2016 260-925-1444 / kendrak@automobilemuseum.org Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Announces a Special Presentation on the relationship between A ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES Contact: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 LAMB, CASNER LEAD WINNERS IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. - Justin Lamb defended his title from a year ago and Steve Casner, Sheridan, Calif., picked up his fifth national event win at this weekend's Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationa ... Continue reading

Nikola One Truck Achieves Zero Emissions

Nikola One Truck Achieves Zero Emissions

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company's advanced R&D team has achieved 100% zero emissions on the Nikola One commercial class 8 truck. "While other companies have recently announced battery-powered semi-trucks, those trucks are restricted to a range of only a couple hundred miles ... Continue reading

Raytheon opens new cyber center in Augusta, Georgia

Raytheon opens new cyber center in Augusta, Georgia

DULLES, Va., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Raytheon Company has opened its newest cyber facility in Augusta, Georgia, to deliver a wide range of cybersecurity capabilities to the U.S. Department of Defense, particularly the U.S. Army Cyber Command as it relocates to Fort Gordon. "Our DoD customers have come to rely on Raytheon to so ... Continue reading

Ryder Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website Experience

Ryder Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website Experience

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Schwartz Advisors Advises Aftermarket Telematics Technologies in its Acquisition by Innova Electronics Corporation

Schwartz Advisors Advises Aftermarket Telematics Technologies in its Acquisition by Innova Electronics Corporation

LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Schwartz Advisors (SA), an M&A advisory and strategic planning firm serving the automotive aftermarket, announced that the firm has acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Aftermarket Telematics Technologies (ATT) in its successful sale to Innova Electronics Corporation. ATT, head ... Continue reading

Shire Shuttle Bus Calls for Brakes to be Slammed on Sydney's Exorbitant Toll Road Prices

Shire Shuttle Bus Calls for Brakes to be Slammed on Sydney's Exorbitant Toll Road Prices

SYDNEY, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Today, Shire Shuttle Bus, which operates a fleet of buses in the Sydney area, has confirmed that it is officially calling for the high cost of toll roads engulfing Sydney to be drastically reduced if jobs in the bus transportation industry are to be saved. The excessive prices are taking their ... Continue reading

"Subaru Loves Learning" Initiative Kicks Off To Help Educate And Inspire Students Across The Country

"Subaru Loves Learning" Initiative Kicks Off To Help Educate And Inspire Students Across The Country

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1, 2016 -- This August, Subaru of America, Inc. will once again spotlight its "Subaru Loves Learning" initiative, part of the brand's Love Promise philanthropic platform dedicated to supporting causes and passions that Subaru and its customers care about. As part of the automaker's commitment t ... Continue reading

Submarine Illinois Completes First Voyage

Submarine Illinois Completes First Voyage

GROTON, Conn., Aug. 1, 2016 -- The nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine, Illinois (SSN-786), returned to the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard Sunday following the successful completion of alpha sea trials, its first voyage in open seas. Illinois is the 13th ship of the Virginia Clas ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Lollapalooza's 25-Year Music Extravaganza by Adding an Extra Hour to the Day

Toyota Celebrates Lollapalooza's 25-Year Music Extravaganza by Adding an Extra Hour to the Day

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Remember the first time you went to Lollapalooza? The extravaganza turned 25 this year, and to help celebrate the milestone anniversary, Toyota hosted the 25th Hour (#25thHour), a surprise concert featuring breakthrough Grammy-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges and Outkast rapper Big Boi. ... Continue reading

Transportation Insight Announces Branding of Rapidly Growing Transactional Division as BirdDog

Transportation Insight Announces Branding of Rapidly Growing Transactional Division as BirdDog

HICKORY, N.C., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Transportation Insight, a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces the branding of its expanding transactional division as BirdDog Logistics™, to be known in the marketplace simply as BirdDog. The branding comes on the heels of several strategic acquisitions that s ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America LLC Second Quarter 2016 Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, August 8th

TravelCenters of America LLC Second Quarter 2016 Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, August 8th

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC today announced that it plans to issue a press release containing its second quarter 2016 financial results before the Nasdaq opens for trading on Monday, August 8, 2016. Later that morning, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, President and Chief Executive Officer Tom O’Brien and ... Continue reading

Verizon to acquire Fleetmatics

Verizon to acquire Fleetmatics

NEW YORK and DUBLIN, Aug. 1, 2016 -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Fleetmatics Group PLC today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Verizon will acquire Fleetmatics, a leading global provider of fleet and mobile workforce management solutions, for $60.00 per share in ... Continue reading

Westport Fuel Systems Completes Sale of Non-Core Assets for Over $12 Million

Westport Fuel Systems Completes Sale of Non-Core Assets for Over $12 Million

~ Post-merger consolidation quickly underway; Customer programs to proceed on schedule ~ VANCOUVER, Aug. 1, 2016 - Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport") (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT) announced initial post-merger actions targeted at consolidating operations and driving efficiencies while maintaining ability to deliver orig ... Continue reading

Pricing For 2017 Genesis G80 Mid-Luxury Sedan

Pricing For 2017 Genesis G80 Mid-Luxury Sedan

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 -- Genesis today announced pricing for the new 2017 Genesis G80 mid-luxury sedan, which offers the ultimate in refined performance, human-focused technology and first-class quality. Genesis represents a progressive step forward with a new approach to luxury, focused on providing wo ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP - July 25-31, 2016: VW, Harley, Kia, RV's, Chevy, Audi

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP - July 25-31, 2016: VW, Harley, Kia, RV's, Chevy, Audi

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

2016 Subaru Forester Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2016 Subaru Forester Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

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2016 SCION iM Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2016 SCION iM Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

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