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Clean Bus (Hybrid, Electric, Gas-based) Market in India 2018: Growth Drivers, Trends, Opportunities and Future Outlook - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Clean Bus (Hybrid, Electric, Gas-based) Market in India 2018: Growth Drivers, Trends, Opportunities and Future Outlook - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Clean Bus Market in India 2018" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The drive of the government to control the GHG emissions has led to growing demand of electric vehicles in India with the government setting a target of 2030 to become 100 per cent electric in public transport. ... Continue reading

Bosch Training: June 27, 2018

Bosch Training: June 27, 2018

Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Explained June 27 @ 2:00-3:00 pm EDT Join us for a special broadcast from Michael Oliveros with real-time Q & A. List Price: $100 Included in the All Access Pass & Bosch Bundle The first diesel exhaust gas aftertreatment components were introduced over 10 years ago and are required o ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Silicones Market 2018-2022 - Key Vendors Are China National Bluestar, DowDuPont, KCC, Momentive, Shin-Etsu Chemical & Wacker Chemie - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Silicones Market 2018-2022 - Key Vendors Are China National Bluestar, DowDuPont, KCC, Momentive, Shin-Etsu Chemical & Wacker Chemie - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Silicones Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive silicones market to grow at a CAGR of 5.91% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Sound Generator System Market Outlook Report 2018-2022: CAGR Expected to Grow at 41.98% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Sound Generator System Market Outlook Report 2018-2022: CAGR Expected to Grow at 41.98% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Vehicle Sound Generator System Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric vehicle sound generator system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 41.98% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market 2018-2022: CAGR to Grow at 7.66% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market 2018-2022: CAGR to Grow at 7.66% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Premium Motorcycle Helmets Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global premium motorcycle helmets market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.66% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Verasity Partners with Amazon Web Services to Power Disruptive Blockchain-Enhanced Video Platform

Verasity Partners with Amazon Web Services to Power Disruptive Blockchain-Enhanced Video Platform

LONDON, June 13, 2018 -- Verasity, a disruptive next-generation video platform built on blockchain enhanced technology, has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Verasity has been accepted into the AWS Activate program at the Portfolio Plus level - the most exclusive tier of the program. The AWS Acti ... Continue reading

DropCar Launches Mobility Cloud

DropCar Launches Mobility Cloud

DropCar Launches Mobility Cloud DropCar's vehicle logistics platform is now available as a standalone SaaS solution Initially targets dealerships looking to increase CSI scores, expand revenues beyond the showroom and streamline customer retention operations ... Continue reading

UCLA Students File Criminal Complaints Against anti-Israel Disruptors

UCLA Students File Criminal Complaints Against anti-Israel Disruptors

By Edwin Black - Criminal complaints are now being filed by students following the belligerent disruption of a May 17, 2018 Students Supporting Israel [SSI] event at University of California Los Angeles. At least a half-dozen students announced they would visit the UCLA police department to file formal complaints repor ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Fined $1.2 Billion in Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen Fined $1.2 Billion in Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen has announced that it's being fined 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) by German authorities in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. Volkswagen said in a statement it would accept the fine imposed by prosecutors in the German city of Braunschweig. ... Continue reading

U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Short-Loan Term Rate - Comments

U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Short-Loan Term Rate - Comments

Atlanta June 13, 2019; The Federal Reserve today raised the official short-term rate policy by .25 points. The move by the Federal Reserve was widely expected, the result of continued strong economic growth combined with inflation reaching the Fed’s target. ... Continue reading

Ferrari Chooses Bridgestone Run Flat for Portofino Convertible Sports Car

Ferrari Chooses Bridgestone Run Flat for Portofino Convertible Sports Car

Bridgestone designed the UHP Potenza S007 run-flat tire with innovative materials and technologies to blend high G cornering with high speed durability to match the Portofino's sporty handling. The asymmetric pattern design with wide outside shoulders featuring extra-stiff blocks enhances steering precision, response a ... Continue reading

CarBlock Joins Leading Automotive Organizations in Consortium to Explore Blockchain Technology for New Mobility Ecosystem

CarBlock Joins Leading Automotive Organizations in Consortium to Explore Blockchain Technology for New Mobility Ecosystem

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--CarBlock, the world’s first blockchain-based transportation solution built on data generated by smart devices announced today that it has joined MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) for use in the development of a digital m ... Continue reading

GAC Motor Delivers 150 GA3Ss to Police Force of Nigeria

GAC Motor Delivers 150 GA3Ss to Police Force of Nigeria

Breakthrough in Nigeria paves the way for accelerated growth in African market ABUJA, Nigeria, June 4, 2018 -- GAC Motor has officially delivered 150 GA3Ss to Nigerian police force in Nigerian capital city of Abuja, which were purchased and donated by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation. This is ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports record May results

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports record May results

TORONTO, June 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to announce record breaking May sales results and for the second time in its history, it has retailed more than 5,000 units in one month. In fact, a total of 5,031 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, vans and smart units were ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils Compact, Flexible and Highly Efficient Optical Module for LED Headlights in Smart Mobility Age

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils Compact, Flexible and Highly Efficient Optical Module for LED Headlights in Smart Mobility Age

TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has developed a compact and highly luminous optical module for LED headlights using a unique system that simply combines a converging lens and projecting lens for more efficient LED headlights. Even though the new system measures only 20 millim ... Continue reading

Ed Napleton Automotive Group Gives Car Away to Heroic Teacher From Noblesville Middle School Shooting

Ed Napleton Automotive Group Gives Car Away to Heroic Teacher From Noblesville Middle School Shooting

CARMEL, Ind., June 8, 2018 -- The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is honored to recognize the heroic efforts of Mr. Jason Seaman, the Noblesville West Middle School science teacher who stopped a shooter in his classroom and took three bullets on May 25. The Napleton family believes such a brave action deserves to be recog ... Continue reading

Quaker Steak & Lube® Signs Restaurant Franchise Agreement with Virginia Travel Center Owner

Quaker Steak & Lube® Signs Restaurant Franchise Agreement with Virginia Travel Center Owner

WESTLAKE, Ohio--The award-winning, family casual dining restaurant, Quaker Steak & Lube®, announced it signed a development agreement on April 30, 2018, with Robert Berkstresser, owner of the Petro Stopping Centers/White’s Travel Center located at I-81/I-64, exit 205, in Virginia’s Rockbridge County, situated in t ... Continue reading

Travelers Cautions Motorists of Increased Risk for Distracted Driving in Summer

Travelers Cautions Motorists of Increased Risk for Distracted Driving in Summer

HARTFORD, Conn.--The Travelers Companies, Inc. and its public policy division, the Travelers Institute, are warning drivers about the increased risk for distracted driving this summer. TrueMotion, the leading smartphone telematics platform, recently analyzed the behavior of more than 20,000 drivers from January 2017 to ... Continue reading

Vehicle Electrification: Global Market Analysis & Forecast Report 2017-2023 - Rising Demand for Electric Systems in Vehicles is a Major Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Vehicle Electrification: Global Market Analysis & Forecast Report 2017-2023 - Rising Demand for Electric Systems in Vehicles is a Major Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Vehicle Electrification - Global Market Outlook (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Vehicle Electrification market is expected to grow from $17.84 billion in 2016 to reach $33.54 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 9.4%. Rising demand for electric systems in vehic ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Launches National Marketing Campaign Featuring Rap Artist Harry Mack’s Freestyle Test Drives

Mitsubishi Launches National Marketing Campaign Featuring Rap Artist Harry Mack’s Freestyle Test Drives

“Harry Mack Freestyle Test Drives” are being transitioned from a social media campaign into a national broadcast spot and a larger marketing campaign. The YouTube video, which has been a cult favorite on social media, captures stunned drivers and riders as freestyle sensation Harry Mack raps various vehicle feature ... Continue reading

TA Truck Service Announces New Leadership of the Commercial Tire Network

TA Truck Service Announces New Leadership of the Commercial Tire Network

TravelCenters of America LLC (“TravelCenters”) announced tire industry veteran Robert Eck has joined TravelCenters as Vice President, TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network. In his new role Mr. Eck will provide leadership and oversight of daily operations, as well as formulate strategic plans for future growth of ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Editions Unveiled

2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Editions Unveiled

DETROIT — GMC is expanding its premium Yukon line with the addition of two 2019 Graphite Editions. The all-new Yukon Graphite Edition offers a darkened exterior appearance, while the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition adds vehicle performance upgrades. ... Continue reading

New CFO At General Motors - Stevens Retires, Suryadevara Replaces

New CFO At General Motors - Stevens Retires, Suryadevara Replaces

DETROIT June 13, 2018; General Motors Co. today announced Chuck Stevens, GM executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, has indicated his plans to retire after more than 40 years with the company, effective March 1, 2019. ... Continue reading

Automotiveinnovations Award 2018: Volkswagen Honored as The Most Innovative High-Volume Brand

Automotiveinnovations Award 2018: Volkswagen Honored as The Most Innovative High-Volume Brand

The Volkswagen brand has been named the Most Innovative High-volume Brand for the third time in a row. The Group’s core brand was also presented with other awards in the categories ‘Alternative Drives’, ‘Autonomous Driving’ and ‘Safety and Conventional Drives’. The awards are presented annually by the Cen ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

As Aston Martin returns to Le Mans to defend its 2017 victory at the iconic 24-hour race, so the latest car in the exciting new AMR stable has been unveiled. Following hot on the heels of the DB11 AMR, Aston Martin has revealed the limited edition Rapide AMR. ... Continue reading

2018 Fiat 500L Named "Best Economic Performance" by Automotive Science Group

2018 Fiat 500L Named "Best Economic Performance" by Automotive Science Group

ASG’s annual study found that the 2018 Fiat 500L offers the best value and economic performance of any model-year 2018 wagon. ... Continue reading

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

Ford, America's best-selling police brand, today introduced the all-new Police Interceptor Utility, the industry's first pursuit-rated hybrid SUV. The all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid responds to calls from law enforcement agencies for improved performance with lower operating costs to help make the lives ... Continue reading

Opel/Vauxhall Develops Next Generation Four-Cylinder Petrol Engine for Groupe PSA

Opel/Vauxhall Develops Next Generation Four-Cylinder Petrol Engine for Groupe PSA

Opel/Vauxhall will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency petrol engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles) at its engineering center in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be opt ... Continue reading

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