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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Allegiant Plans Year-Round Aircraft Base In Destin-Fort Walton Beach, New Jobs And Five New Routes

Allegiant Plans Year-Round Aircraft Base In Destin-Fort Walton Beach, New Jobs And Five New Routes

DESTIN, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018 -- Allegiant  today announces plans to establish a two-aircraft base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). As part of Allegiant's growth in Florida, the company anticipates adding more than 65 new, high-wage jobs during 2018. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Front-End Module Market 2017-2021 - Growing Use of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics in FEM - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Front-End Module Market 2017-2021 - Growing Use of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics in FEM - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Front-end Module Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive front-end module market to grow at a CAGR of 14.93% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Market 2018-2022 - Key Vendors are Faurecia, KATCON GLOBAL, Kautex & Plastic Omnium - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Market 2018-2022 - Key Vendors are Faurecia, KATCON GLOBAL, Kautex & Plastic Omnium - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive selective catalytic reduction (SCR) market to grow at a CAGR of 5.42% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Keyless Entry Systems Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.4% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Commercial Vehicle Keyless Entry Systems Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.4% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Commercial Vehicle Keyless Entry Systems Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global commercial vehicle keyless entry systems market to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Braking System Market 2017-2021 - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.63% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motorcycle Braking System Market 2017-2021 - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.63% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Motorcycle Braking System Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global motorcycle braking system market to grow at a CAGR of 5.63% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Chooses Publicis For International Advertising Budget

Mercedes-Benz Chooses Publicis For International Advertising Budget

Selection of the new agency was made on the basis of a standardised, uniform process involving all participating regions. In order to guarantee a fair and transparent process, Daimler's internal Pitch Team was supported by The Observatory International, one of the world's leading consultancy firms in the field of marke ... Continue reading

2018 Impact of Autonomous Mobility on the North American Automotive Aftermarket - Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2018 Impact of Autonomous Mobility on the North American Automotive Aftermarket - Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Impact of Autonomous Mobility on the North American Automotive Aftermarket, Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North American automotive landscape is witnessing steady change. ... Continue reading

Air Cycle Corporation Sold to TerraCycle by Way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Air Cycle Corporation Sold to TerraCycle by Way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 13, 2018 -- Air Cycle Corporation, a sustainable solutions and technologies company located in Lisle, Illinois, has been sold to a new owner through Viking Mergers and Acquisitions, a business brokerage firm serving middle market business owners. ... Continue reading

Altierre’s Auto eTags as-a-Service Empowers Car Buying Disruption

Altierre’s Auto eTags as-a-Service Empowers Car Buying Disruption

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Altierre, a leader in wireless Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, today announced the global launch of “One Price Auto Tags as-a-Service,” a model for automotive dealership owners to quickly harness the power of digital tags. The innovative program allows dealership owners to rapidly deploy wire ... Continue reading

Cleaner & Degreaser Aftermarket 2018 by Part, Type, Supply, Service, Vehicle Type & Region - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Cleaner & Degreaser Aftermarket 2018 by Part, Type, Supply, Service, Vehicle Type & Region - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Cleaner & Degreaser Aftermarket by Part (Cleaner, Degreaser), Type (Water, Solvent Based), Supply (Aerosol Can, Spray Bottle), Service, Vehicle Type & Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Cleaner & Degreaser Aftermarket is Projected to Grow at a ... Continue reading

Comparison and Cost Analysis of Continental's SRL1: The State-of-the-art LiDAR for Advanced Driver Assistance System - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Comparison and Cost Analysis of Continental's SRL1: The State-of-the-art LiDAR for Advanced Driver Assistance System - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Continental SRL1: State-of-the-art LiDAR for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: Comparison and Cost Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensing has a wide spectrum of applications, one of which is in autonomous or self-driving cars. ... Continue reading

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in France, Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in France, Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in France, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This study details the size and the shape of the automobile market within the passenger vehicle (PV) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments, providing sales/parc data for the total mar ... Continue reading

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in India, Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in India, Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in India, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering This study details market size across the passenger vehicle (PV) and the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments and provides sales/parc data for the total market and the fleet and company ca ... Continue reading

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in Russia 2016-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in Russia 2016-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in Russia, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering This study details market size across the passenger vehicle (PV) and the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments and provides sales/parc data for the total market and the fleet and company c ... Continue reading

Global Adventure Motorcycles Market 2017-2021 by Engine Capacity - Growing Popularity of Long-Distance Touring and Experiential Traveling - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Adventure Motorcycles Market 2017-2021 by Engine Capacity - Growing Popularity of Long-Distance Touring and Experiential Traveling - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Adventure Motorcycles Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global adventure motorcycles market to grow at a CAGR of 10.08% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automated Parking Systems Market 2017-2021 by End-User - Increase in Automobile Sales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automated Parking Systems Market 2017-2021 by End-User - Increase in Automobile Sales - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automated Parking Systems Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automated parking systems market to grow at a CAGR of 11.42% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kit Market 2017-2021 by Vehicle Type - Development of Grid-Independent Low-Cost Hybrid Kit for Light Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kit Market 2017-2021 by Vehicle Type - Development of Grid-Independent Low-Cost Hybrid Kit for Light Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kit Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global hybrid electric vehicle conversion kit market to grow at a CAGR of 20.52% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global In-vehicle Apps Market 2018-2022: Challenges, Drivers & Trends - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 11.70% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global In-vehicle Apps Market 2018-2022: Challenges, Drivers & Trends - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 11.70% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global In-vehicle Apps Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global in-vehicle apps market to grow at a CAGR of 11.70% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global In-Vehicle Infotainment Market 2018-2025 - Market to Reach $33.16 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global In-Vehicle Infotainment Market 2018-2025 - Market to Reach $33.16 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "In-vehicle Infotainment Market 2025 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Operating System, Interaction Type and Connectivity Technology" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In-vehicle Infotainment market is expected to grow to US$ 33.16 billion by 2025 from US$ 19.66 billion in 2016. ... Continue reading

Iteris Unveils Enhanced SmartCycle Technology with Bike Indicator Device that Enables Safer Intersection Crossing for Bicyclists

Iteris Unveils Enhanced SmartCycle Technology with Bike Indicator Device that Enables Safer Intersection Crossing for Bicyclists

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Iteris Unveils Enhanced SmartCycle Technology With Bike Indicator Device That Enables Safer Intersection Crossing for Bicyclists.(Photo: Business Wire) Iteris Unveils Enhanced SmartCycle Technology With Bike Indicator Device That Enables Safer Intersection Crossing for Bicyclists.(Phot ... Continue reading

Myers Industries Announces Date for 2018 Annual Meeting

Myers Industries Announces Date for 2018 Annual Meeting

AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. announced today that it will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders will be able to attend the meeting via a live audio webcast or in person at the Louis S. Myers Training Center located at 1554 South Main Street in ... Continue reading

SpotHero Partners With Hertz to Provide Smart Parking Solutions to Rental Car Customers

SpotHero Partners With Hertz to Provide Smart Parking Solutions to Rental Car Customers

CHICAGO--SpotHero, North America’s leading parking reservation service, has announced a partnership with Hertz, one of the world's most iconic and recognized car rental brands. SpotHero and Hertz are collaborating on a suite of mobility solutions to make parking easier for Hertz’s rental car customers, beginning wi ... Continue reading

Strategic Analysis of Indonesia Commercial Vehicle Industry 2012-2018 - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Strategic Analysis of Indonesia Commercial Vehicle Industry 2012-2018 - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Strategic Analysis of Indonesia Commercial Vehicle Industry, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The commercial vehicle market in Indonesia has been shrinking from 2014 to 2016, with the market experiencing its lowest decline in 2016. ... Continue reading

Top Ships Revealed in 2018 Cruise Critic UK Cruisers' Choice Awards

Top Ships Revealed in 2018 Cruise Critic UK Cruisers' Choice Awards

World's largest cruise review site reveals the high-scoring ships, according to passenger reviews LONDON, Feb. 13, 2018 -- Cruise Critic, the world's leading cruise review site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of the 2018 Cruise Critic UK Cruisers' Choice Awards. ... Continue reading

Travelers Institute to Launch 2018 Every Second Matters℠ Series in San Antonio, Focusing on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Travelers Institute to Launch 2018 Every Second Matters℠ Series in San Antonio, Focusing on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

SAN ANTONIO--The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. , will begin its 2018 Every Second Matters symposia series Feb. 13 at St. ... Continue reading

Verdeva’s PayByCar Makes In-Vehicle Payment Simple with Unprecedented E-ZPass© Deal

Verdeva’s PayByCar Makes In-Vehicle Payment Simple with Unprecedented E-ZPass© Deal

BOSTON--PayByCar™, launched by Verdeva, Inc. today, announced a breakthrough in-vehicle payment solution that lets drivers use toll transponders to simplify and speed non-toll transactions, such as pumping gas and paying at quick-serve restaurants and car wash drive-thrus and other automotive services. The connected ... Continue reading

XL Hybrids Announces New Fleet Electrification Ship-Through Codes for Chevrolet and GMC Commercial Vehicles

XL Hybrids Announces New Fleet Electrification Ship-Through Codes for Chevrolet and GMC Commercial Vehicles

BOSTON--XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that new ship-through codes are available for its XLH hybrid-electric system on the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans and cutaways. As part of the strategic agreement, fle ... Continue reading

Yamaha Motor Marks Record Annual Profit in 2017

Yamaha Motor Marks Record Annual Profit in 2017

TOKYO--Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272)(ISIN:JP3942800008) announced today that net income soared nearly 61% to a company-record 101.6 billion yen in fiscal 2017, which finished on December 31. ... Continue reading

Second Annual What Drives Her Celebrates Women in the Auto Industry

Second Annual What Drives Her Celebrates Women in the Auto Industry

Fthering its mission to honor and celebrate women in the automotive industry, the Chicago Auto Show partnered with Women in Automotive and A Girls Guide to Cars for the annual What Drives Her networking luncheon and panel discussion, presented by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. ... Continue reading

VMI Launches the Most Spacious Accessible SUV on the Market

VMI Launches the Most Spacious Accessible SUV on the Market

PHOENIX--Consumers, able-bodied or not, prefer SUVs to minivans at a rate of more than 6:1 based on annual automotive sales reported in the Wall Street Journal. “One of VMI’s core values is to never forget the challenges faced by our customers,” said Tim Barone, CEO of Vantage Mobility International (VMI). “Whe ... Continue reading

Go Round The World With The MG ZS

Go Round The World With The MG ZS

If you’re looking to embark on the ultimate adventure, but can’t decide what vehicle to choose, then look no further than MG Motor UK’s brand-new Compact-SUV, the MG ZS. The MG ZS comes with a fully-transferable 7 year/80,000-mile warranty – which is enough to circle the globe three times*. The exciting warrant ... Continue reading

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