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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Boating and Engine Experts Call on Lawmakers to Boost Biofuel Blends

Boating and Engine Experts Call on Lawmakers to Boost Biofuel Blends

The Auto Channel's Exec. Vice President part of the team briefing national law makers WASHINGTON, DC - May 10, 2016: Certified mechanics, engine performance experts, and professional fishermen briefed lawmakers on Capitol Hill today about the importance of ethanol in protecting the environment, preserving America’ ... Continue reading

LONDON, May 10, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announces the following changes to its Group Executive Council with immediate effect: Scott Garberding is named Global Head of Quality, in addition to assuming responsibility for the North America <title>FCA Announces Leadership Changes in its Group Executive Counc ... Continue reading

Nicola One Electric Semi With Onboard CNG Turbine To Extend Range Up To 1200 Miles

Nicola One Electric Semi With Onboard CNG Turbine To Extend Range Up To 1200 Miles

SALT LAKE CITY. May 9, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), announced today that it has designed, engineered and is finalizing assembly of the first-ever, electric-driven class 8 semi-truck, dubbed “Nikola One”, which is capable of pulling a total gross weight of 80,000 pounds and offer ... Continue reading

Nikola Motor Company Formed to Transform U.S. Transportation Industry

Nikola Motor Company Formed to Transform U.S. Transportation Industry

SALT LAKE CITY, May 10, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), named after the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, was quietly formed by Founder and CEO Trevor Milton years ago to design and manufacture electric vehicles, energy storage systems and electric vehicle drivetrain components. With ... Continue reading

Aluminum from Lightens 2016 Cadillac CT6

Aluminum from Lightens 2016 Cadillac CT6

ATLANTA, May 10, 2016 -- Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced its aluminum is used in the new 2016 Cadillac CT6 body. The new mixed material vehicle construction featured in the Cadillac CT6 represents a first of its kind for General Motors (GM) in North America and China. In Nor ... Continue reading

Air New Zealand introduces Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Honolulu-Auckland route

Air New Zealand introduces Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Honolulu-Auckland route

HONOLULU, May 10, 2016 -- As the launch carrier of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Air New Zealand is now operating the aircraft on its popular Honolulu-Auckland route. The airline is the first to operate the 787-9 aircraft out of Honolulu and this is the first time Air New Zealand is operating the Dreamliner on one of it ... Continue reading

Autoliv declares increased dividend and holds annual general meeting

Autoliv declares increased dividend and holds annual general meeting

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, Autoliv, Inc. , today declared a quarterly dividend of 58 cents per share for the third quarter of 2016. The dividend will be payable on Thursday, September 1, 2016 to Autoliv stockholders of record on the ... Continue reading

Delphi Automotive Becomes First Supplier Member of Auto-ISAC

Delphi Automotive Becomes First Supplier Member of Auto-ISAC

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes Delphi Automotive, PLC as its first original equipment supplier member. This membership marks the expansion of Auto-ISAC beyond its core membership of automobile manufacturers to include Tier ... Continue reading

UAE Truck Market Sales Set to Grow at 8% CAGR till 2021 Finds TechSci Research Report

UAE Truck Market Sales Set to Grow at 8% CAGR till 2021 Finds TechSci Research Report

NEW YORK, May 10, 2016 -- According to recently published report "UAE Commercial Vehicles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021" UAE truck market, which includes pickup & light duty trucks, medium and heavy duty trucks (M&HCV), is the dominating segment of the UAE commercial vehicle market. In comparison with other Mid ... Continue reading

Millennials Name the Best Countries in the World

Millennials Name the Best Countries in the World

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Canada is the best country in the world, according to millennials. U.S. News & World Report today released new data on its Best Countries platform, revealing how 18- to 35-year-olds perceive nations on a global scale. The influential generation has named Germany the N ... Continue reading

"Wyper" New Car Shopping App Revealed

"Wyper" New Car Shopping App Revealed

IRVINE, Calif., May 10, 2016 -- Wyper, best described as "Tinder for Cars," is putting the mobile car shopping experience in the fast lane with the first-of-its-kind swipeable mobile search application for buying and selling vehicles. Wyper today announced its launch out of private beta and is currently available for f ... Continue reading

RoutePerfect Announces Over 2.5 million Users

RoutePerfect Announces Over 2.5 million Users

NEW YORK, May 10, 2016 -- RoutePerfect, the innovative European trip-planning and booking website, today announced it has officially reached 2.5 million users. The company expects to reach 5 million users by the end of 2016, demonstrating its overall growth and increased momentum as the leading European travel planning ... Continue reading

Automotive Lead Acid Battery Market: Strong Demand from Asia Pacific to Fuel Growth, Says Future Market Insights

Automotive Lead Acid Battery Market: Strong Demand from Asia Pacific to Fuel Growth, Says Future Market Insights

VALLEY COTTAGE, New York, May 10, 2016 -- Asia Pacific's robust automotive sector will continue to create sustained demand for lead acid batteries. Globally, the automotive lead acid battery market is expected to increase at 4.2% CAGR during 2016-2026 and surpass US$ 33.14 Bn in revenues. These insights are according t ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Near Fix for 3.0-liter TDI Diesels

Volkswagen Near Fix for 3.0-liter TDI Diesels

May 10, 2016—Volkswagen is said to be near a fix for its emissions-failing 3.0-liter Audi and Porsche V6 diesels in about 85,000 vehicles in the U.S., according to a report from Automotive News. A few final details and reviewing test results to ensure reliability of a software upgrade are the focus of the ongoing ... Continue reading

Consumer Drone Market Size to Reach $4.19 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

Consumer Drone Market Size to Reach $4.19 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2016 -- The global consumer drone market size is expected to reach USD 4.19 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The substantial growth prospects of the market can be attributed to surging eminence of drone flying as hobby initiatives such as UAV photography and ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Curtain Airbags Market 2016-2020 - Future Regulations May Boost the Market - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Curtain Airbags Market 2016-2020 - Future Regulations May Boost the Market - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Curtain Airbags Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global automotive curtain airbags market to grow at a CAGR of 6.56% during the period 2016-2020. Trends indicate that future regulations on curtain airb ... Continue reading

Goodyear Licensed Products Debuts Men's Casual Summer Footwear Now At Retail

Goodyear Licensed Products Debuts Men's Casual Summer Footwear Now At Retail

AKRON, Ohio, May 10, 2016 -- Just in time for summer, Goodyear Licensed Products, part of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, will debut the Goodyear Performance Collection for men, featuring canvas sneakers and racing-inspired silhouettes, providing consumers with easy, comfortable footwear choices for long summer wee ... Continue reading

Grease Market Worth $2.28 Billion by 2021 - Growth Driven by Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

Grease Market Worth $2.28 Billion by 2021 - Growth Driven by Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Grease Market - Global Forecasts to 2021" report to their offering. The global grease market is projected to reach USD 2.28 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 2.0% between 2016 and 2021. The growth of the market is primarily driven by the automotive i ... Continue reading

Policybazaar.com Unveils India's First-ever TVC on Two-wheeler Insurance

Policybazaar.com Unveils India's First-ever TVC on Two-wheeler Insurance

GURGAON, India, May 10, 2016 -- Aims at Creating Awareness About the Easy and Hassle-free Online Process for Buying This Cover Policybazaar.com, India's largest insurance website and comparison portal, has launched India's first-ever television commercial on two-wheeler insurance, as part of its larger campaign to popu ... Continue reading

Transport Study Reveals World Cities Leading the Way in Key Components for Creating a ‘Vital’ City

Transport Study Reveals World Cities Leading the Way in Key Components for Creating a ‘Vital’ City

LONDON, May 10, 2016 -- New Vital Cities: Transport Systems Scorecard reveals ratings for 12 international cities on transport systems Copenhagen hailed as most "vital" city as a result of strong sustainability, cycling and mobility credentials Sophisticated transit network boosts score for New York, which boasts the d ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Pioneers Two-hour In-car Delivery Service With Swedish Start-up urb-it

Volvo Cars Pioneers Two-hour In-car Delivery Service With Swedish Start-up urb-it

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 10, 2016 -- - With Photo Volvo Cars, a leader in the field of connectivity in the automotive sector, is set to disrupt the delivery experience with the introduction a new service that promises In-car Delivery of your online shopping in under two hours. To view the Multimedia News Release, please ... Continue reading

Ram Offers New 2016 Limited-edition Stinger Yellow 1500 Sport

Ram Offers New 2016 Limited-edition Stinger Yellow 1500 Sport

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9, 2016 -- Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport features unique interior colors, body-colored accents and bright yellow paint, matching the recently added Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas edition New Sport model has a limited production of 2,250 trucks Arriving at Ram dealers this month, pricing for the ... Continue reading

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