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SUBARU OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF SELECT MY 2021 SUBARU IMPREZAS

SUBARU OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF SELECT MY 2021 SUBARU IMPREZAS

Subaru of America, Inc. announced a safety recall on select 2021 model year (MY) Subaru Impreza vehicles. The issue affects 802 model year 2021 Subaru Impreza vehicles. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Official Preview

2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Official Preview

A Toyota lineup mainstay for nearly 40 years, the Toyota 4Runner has carved out its place as the ready-for-anything SUV that’s at home whether on pavement or the trail. For 2022, the 4Runner lineup expands with the addition of the TRD Sport, a road-tuned model that joins the trail-oriented TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro mo ... Continue reading

Uconnect 5 Comes to 2022 Ram Lineup With New Features, Content and Capability for Truck and Fleet Owners

Uconnect 5 Comes to 2022 Ram Lineup With New Features, Content and Capability for Truck and Fleet Owners

New Ram telematics system provides more information and enables preferred third-party fleet data collection companies to service fleet owners Family pickups and commercial vehicles are used by multiple drivers, personalization is key with up to five user profiles, re-establishing each driver’s preferences and setting ... Continue reading

New Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition Inspired by 'No Time To Die'

New Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition Inspired by 'No Time To Die'

Exclusive: New Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition created by Land Rover SV Bespoke to celebrate the vehicle’s role in 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die Potent performance: Powerful new model is based on the recently launched 518hp Defender V8 and will be available exclusively in the 110 body style for the US Lice ... Continue reading

Karma Automotive Named “Official Luxury Vehicle of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium”

Karma Automotive Named “Official Luxury Vehicle of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium”

Irvine, CA – September 1, 2021; Karma Automotive and the Las Vegas Raiders announced today that Karma has been named the “Official Luxury Vehicle of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium.” “As one of the most prestigious franchises in not just all of professional football, but the world, the Raiders and A ... Continue reading

2022 Acura NSX Type S Defined: New Video Highlights Development of Limited Production 600 hp Acura Supercar

2022 Acura NSX Type S Defined: New Video Highlights Development of Limited Production 600 hp Acura Supercar

New video showcases the development journey of the new 600 horsepower 2022 NSX Type S, the most powerful NSX ever Development leader Satoshi Mizukami and exterior designer Dai Hara highlight the tight integration between more aggressive design and elevated performance of NSX Type S Delivering an even more emotional dri ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with updated drive technology and innovative 'Speed Delivery Door' sliding door system

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with updated drive technology and innovative 'Speed Delivery Door' sliding door system

Stuttgart Sep 1, 2021; New engine, new transmission, new all-wheel drive system: with a comprehensive technology update, Mercedes-Benz ensures that its large van icon Sprinter will offer more driving comfort than ever before – on almost any terrain. At the heart of the update is the highly powerful and efficient 2.0- ... Continue reading

Subaru America August 2021 Sales

Subaru America August 2021 Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 49,373 vehicle sales for August 2021, a 15 percent decrease compared with August 2020 due to inventory constraints caused by the global microchip shortage. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 420,748, a 12 percent gain compared with the same period in 2020. ... Continue reading

The CAR Podcast - Infrastructure, workforce crisis, and inflation

The CAR Podcast - Infrastructure, workforce crisis, and inflation

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by Bernard Swiecki as they discuss the progress of the infrastructure bill, the global workforce crisis and it's affect on the supply chain, and they end the episode discussing the growing inflation rate. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2021 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2021 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total August sales of 56,200 units, a 4% decrease compared with August 2020. ... Continue reading

The National Corvette Museum Names Sharon Brawner as New President and CEO

The National Corvette Museum Names Sharon Brawner as New President and CEO

BOWLING GREEN, KY, September 1, 2021 – The National Corvette Museum Board of Directors has selected Sharon Brawner to serve as President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum. Brawner joins the National Corvette Museum, effective today, from Nashville, TN where she served as the longtime Senior Vice President of Sa ... Continue reading

American Honda August 2021 Sales Dampened by Supply Issues

American Honda August 2021 Sales Dampened by Supply Issues

September 1, 2021 American Honda weathers industrywide parts supply issues to post overall sales of 114,656 in August HR-V (10,836) and Passport (4,681) set 7th straight monthly sales records in August CR-V Hybrid powers Honda electrified vehicles to best August sales mark; Honda has set a new electrified vehicle sales ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe earns Top Safety Pick+ IIHS award

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe earns Top Safety Pick+ IIHS award

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV, qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, following improvements to the available headlight offerings. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluation ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Expands eGen Power e-Axle Portfolio to Address Wide Range of Vehicle Applications and Markets

Allison Transmission Expands eGen Power e-Axle Portfolio to Address Wide Range of Vehicle Applications and Markets

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Allison Transmission announces the addition of its eGen Power 100S e-Axle to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions. (Graphic: Business Wire) Allison Transmission announces the addition of its eGen Power 100S e-Axle to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions. ... Continue reading

Best Buy Rides Into Electric Transportation Industry with E-Bikes, Scooters, Mopeds and More

Best Buy Rides Into Electric Transportation Industry with E-Bikes, Scooters, Mopeds and More

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Best Buy launches e-transportation category online and in select stores. (Photo: Business Wire) Best Buy launches e-transportation category online and in select stores. ... Continue reading

Cellulosic Ethanol Market from Commodity Chemicals Industry to contribute NEUTRAL Growth post-COVID-19 Pandemic|17000+ Technavio Reports

Cellulosic Ethanol Market from Commodity Chemicals Industry to contribute NEUTRAL Growth post-COVID-19 Pandemic|17000+ Technavio Reports

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 -- The cellulosic ethanol market is poised to grow by $1.40 bn during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 45.76% during the forecast period.  Discover Commodity Chemicals industry potential and make informed business decisions based on qualitative and quantitative evidence highlighted ... Continue reading

CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights, 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The research study scope showcases key trends observed during the CES 2021 virtual event. ... Continue reading

Gas Turbine Market to Record Growth Worth $ 2.54 bn with Ansaldo Energia Spa and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. emerging as Key Growth Contributors| 17,000+ Technavio Reports

Gas Turbine Market to Record Growth Worth $ 2.54 bn with Ansaldo Energia Spa and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. emerging as Key Growth Contributors| 17,000+ Technavio Reports

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 -- The gas turbine market in the heavy electrical equipment industry is poised to grow by USD 2.54 billion during 2021-2025. ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Trucking Market (2020 to 2026) - by Infrastructure, Trucking Type and Business Model - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Autonomous Trucking Market (2020 to 2026) - by Infrastructure, Trucking Type and Business Model - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Autonomous Trucking Market by Infrastructure, Trucking Type and Business Model 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report assesses the autonomous trucking market, including leading vendors, strategies, product, and service offerings. ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Publishes its 12th Annual 2020/21 ESG Report

Hankook Tire Publishes its 12th Annual 2020/21 ESG Report

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2021 -- Global leading tire company Hankook Tire published its 2020/21 ESG Report which includes the company's sustainable management activities and achievements in 2020 and its mid- to long-term ESG strategies. ... Continue reading

iQor’s Technology Innovation Team Designs Intelligent Virtual Assistant for Vehicle Roadside Assistance Market

iQor’s Technology Innovation Team Designs Intelligent Virtual Assistant for Vehicle Roadside Assistance Market

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--iQor, a managed services provider of customer engagement and technology-enabled BPO solutions, announced that it combined its digital agents, text, and voice to automate roadside assistance for customers needing fast and effective service 24/7. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Accent Top in Segment

J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Accent Top in Segment

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 -- The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)sm ranked the Hyundai Accent as the best small car in initial quality today. ... Continue reading

Kramer Chevrolet and Subaru Hosts Military Appreciation Event and Car Show

Kramer Chevrolet and Subaru Hosts Military Appreciation Event and Car Show

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail On September 11th, 2021 Kramer Chevrolet and Kramer Subaru will be hosting their 15th annual customer and military appreciation event and car show. A free-will donation is encouraged by attendees, with all proceeds benefiting the North Dakota National Guard Emergency Relief Fund. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Ranks Third Overall in J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study

Mitsubishi Ranks Third Overall in J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2021 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it placed third among the 32 automotive brands in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which measures consumer sentiment following 90 days of new vehicle ownership. ... Continue reading

National Road Safety Foundation And LA Auto Show® Invite California Teens To Alert Drivers, Pedestrians And Bicyclists To Danger On The Road

National Road Safety Foundation And LA Auto Show® Invite California Teens To Alert Drivers, Pedestrians And Bicyclists To Danger On The Road

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2021 -- Teens from throughout California are invited to help educate drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists about risks on the road, which have led to a nationwide increase of nearly 5 percent in pedestrian traffic fatalities last year, including 1,026 deaths in California alone. ... Continue reading

North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021: Evolving Market Conditions and Technology Trends Challenge Suppliers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket Report 2021: Evolving Market Conditions and Technology Trends Challenge Suppliers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North American Class 4-8 Truck Axle Differential Aftermarket - Evolving Market Conditions and Technology Trends Challenge Suppliers" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This research service on the class 4-8 axle differential aftermarket in North America forecasts market size throug ... Continue reading

North America Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Markets 2020-2021 & 2030 by Charging Technology, Power Source, Component, Charging Type, Propulsion Type, Vehicle Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North America Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Markets 2020-2021 & 2030 by Charging Technology, Power Source, Component, Charging Type, Propulsion Type, Vehicle Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North America Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Market 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. North America wireless electric vehicle charging market is expected to grow by 40.2% annually in the forecast period and reach $61.6 million by 2030, owing to surging sales of elec ... Continue reading

Ram, Dodge Rank 1-2 in J.D. Power IQS, Jeep® Rise Puts Three Stellantis Brands in Top Quartile

Ram, Dodge Rank 1-2 in J.D. Power IQS, Jeep® Rise Puts Three Stellantis Brands in Top Quartile

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31, 2021 -- Ram places first among 32 competitors; only truck-exclusive brand ever to claim top spot in J.D. Power new-vehicle quality study Dodge ranks second, retaining elite status from historic 2020 finish Jeep® jumps three spots to eighth-place tie – its best-ever result Three Stellant ... Continue reading

REV Fire Group to Introduce First Fully Electric North American-Style Fire Apparatus

REV Fire Group to Introduce First Fully Electric North American-Style Fire Apparatus

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail REV Fire Group, part of REV Group Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus. Developed with technology partner Emergency One Group LTD - maker o ... Continue reading

REV Group's Collins Bus Enters Multiyear Agreement with Lightning eMotors for Electric School Buses

REV Group's Collins Bus Enters Multiyear Agreement with Lightning eMotors for Electric School Buses

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Collins Bus, an industry leader in manufacturing Type A School Buses and a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. , and Lightning eMotors , a leading provider of all-electric powertrains and commercial vehicles, today announced a strategic partnership to manufacture and deploy zero-emission, al ... Continue reading

RumbleOn Announces the Closing of its Business Combination with RideNow, Creating the First Omnichannel Customer Experience in Powersports

RumbleOn Announces the Closing of its Business Combination with RideNow, Creating the First Omnichannel Customer Experience in Powersports

DALLAS--RumbleOn, Inc. , the nation’s largest retailer of powersports vehicles and first omnichannel customer experience in powersports, today announced the closing of its previously announced business combination with RideNow, acquiring 100% of the RideNow dealership portfolio, bringing an unparalleled solution to p ... Continue reading

The preliminary of "Auto Valley Capital Island • Industry Innovation Competition" ended successfully, and the semi-finals will start on August 31

The preliminary of "Auto Valley Capital Island • Industry Innovation Competition" ended successfully, and the semi-finals will start on August 31

WUHAN, China, Aug. 31, 2021 -- Supported by Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone and Wuhan Local Finance Bureau, organized by Wuhan Economic Development Investment Co., Ltd, the online preliminary of "Auto Valley Capital Island • Industry Innovation Competition" ended successfully. ... Continue reading

The Worldwide TCF in Air Springs Industry is Expected to Reach $133 Million in 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Worldwide TCF in Air Springs Industry is Expected to Reach $133 Million in 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "TCF Market in Air Springs: Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. An air spring, the most important part of an air suspension system; consists of three major parts: air bellow, bead plate, and ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023

Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023. (Photo: Business Wire) Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023. ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces In-Store Fundraising Campaign to Support the American Heart Association®

Advance Auto Parts Announces In-Store Fundraising Campaign to Support the American Heart Association®

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, today announced its annual in-store donation campaign in support of the American Heart Association®. From Sept. 1 through Oct. ... Continue reading

Global Passenger Car Vision Industry Chain Report 2021 Featuring Major Chip Companies & Car Vision Companies

Global Passenger Car Vision Industry Chain Report 2021 Featuring Major Chip Companies & Car Vision Companies

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2021 The "Global Passenger Car Vision Industry Chain Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global Truck/Bus Tires Markets, Estimations & Forecasts, 2017-2020 & 2021-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Truck/Bus Tires Markets, Estimations & Forecasts, 2017-2020 & 2021-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Truck-Bus Tires Market, By Tire Type (Radial, Bias), By Operation Type (Steer, Drive, Trailer), By Applications (Truck, Bus), By Distribution Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), By Weight (<50, 50-80, 150, Others), Estimation & Forecast, 2017 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offerin ... Continue reading

Kia America Contributes $200,000 To The American Red Cross To Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

Kia America Contributes $200,000 To The American Red Cross To Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Kia America today made a donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts and provide shelter, food and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida.  In addition, Kia Motors Finance customers affected by Hurricane Ida ma ... Continue reading

Loop Energy and Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) Announce Project in British Columbia to Convert Diesel Electric Locomotive to Hydrogen Electric

Loop Energy and Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) Announce Project in British Columbia to Convert Diesel Electric Locomotive to Hydrogen Electric

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, and Hydrogen In Motion (H2M), a leading provider of solid state hydrogen storage, announce their plans to collaborate on converting a Southern Railway of BC owned and operated diesel electric switch ... Continue reading

SoCalGas Takes Step to Decarbonize Fleet Through Partnership with Hyzon Motors

SoCalGas Takes Step to Decarbonize Fleet Through Partnership with Hyzon Motors

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2021 -- Southern California Gas Co. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Acquires Audi and Volkswagen Franchises, Continuing Expansion of Its Franchised Dealership Network in the State of Colorado

Sonic Automotive Acquires Audi and Volkswagen Franchises, Continuing Expansion of Its Franchised Dealership Network in the State of Colorado

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) , a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced the acquisition of Audi Glenwood Springs and Glenwood Springs Volkswagen in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. “We continue to enhance our automotive sale ... Continue reading

South Korean Electric Vehicle Market Report 2021: Top 10 Models for 2020 as Well as Historical Top 10 Models for PEVs and HEVs - Forecast to 2025

South Korean Electric Vehicle Market Report 2021: Top 10 Models for 2020 as Well as Historical Top 10 Models for PEVs and HEVs - Forecast to 2025

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2021 -- The "South Korean Electric Vehicle Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Stabil Group

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Stabil Group

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Stabil Operative Group GmbH, a German company ("Stabil"). Stabil is a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of components, including e ... Continue reading

Tony Stewart Hits the Streets of Charlotte in Mobil 1 Thousand Armored Truck to Promote More Cash Prizes for NASCAR Fans

Tony Stewart Hits the Streets of Charlotte in Mobil 1 Thousand Armored Truck to Promote More Cash Prizes for NASCAR Fans

MPEG-4 Video Loading media player... NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart took to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, in a Mobil 1™ branded armored truck to promote the Mobil 1 Thousand sweepstakes. NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart took to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, in a Mobil 1™ branded armored ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Venture Capital welcomes Foretellix, a pioneer in automated vehicle verification and validation

Volvo Group Venture Capital welcomes Foretellix, a pioneer in automated vehicle verification and validation

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2021 -- Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has announced a new investment in a leading company in the field of measurable safety for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles. ... Continue reading

Winnebago Opens up #Vanlife to Broader Population with the Wheelchair-Ready Roam Class B RV

Winnebago Opens up #Vanlife to Broader Population with the Wheelchair-Ready Roam Class B RV

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1, 2021 -- Winnebago Specialty Vehicle Division introduces the Winnebago Roam, a unique class-B RV designed with a wheelchair lift and many accessible features. ... Continue reading

Worldwide Automotive Lubricants Industry to 2026 - Rise in the Average Age of Vehicles Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Automotive Lubricants Industry to 2026 - Rise in the Average Age of Vehicles Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Lubricants Market Research Report by Product, by Base Oil, by End User, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Lubricants Market size was estimated at USD 51.29 Billion in 2020 and exp ... Continue reading

Zero Motorcycles Launches Hyper Limited Quickstrike Package

Zero Motorcycles Launches Hyper Limited Quickstrike Package

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--Zero Motorcycles, the worldwide leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains, today launched the extremely limited Quickstrike Accessory Package for SR/F electric motorcycles. In the rarest release quantities ever seen from the electric motorcycle manufacturer, only 100 of the individually numbere ... Continue reading

Kia America Announces August 2021 Sales

Kia America Announces August 2021 Sales

Sept. 1, 2021 -- Kia America today announced August sales of 54,009 vehicles, led by the Forte and Sportage models. ... Continue reading

Volvo Scores Largest Electric Truck Order To Date in North America

Volvo Scores Largest Electric Truck Order To Date in North America

A Maersk Company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. ... Continue reading

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