Ford Motor Company Declares Dividend for Third Quarter 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.—The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a third quarter dividend of $0.15 per share on the company’s outstanding Class B and common stock. The third quarter dividend is the same level of regular dividends paid in the first and second quarters of 2017 and in each of the quarters through ... Continue reading
Fwd: Southern National PASS South Event Cancelled Due To Excessive Heat And Thunderstorms
This weekend's races have been cancelled due to threat of severe weather. *Andy Marquis* ​ Managing Editor: race22.com ​| ​Reporter: Popular Speed <http://www.popularspeed.com/>​ Media Relations: Southern National Motorsports Park <http://www.snmpark.com/> | Mason Diaz Racing <http://www.mas ... Continue reading
Goodyear Declares Dividend on Common Stock
AKRON, Ohio, July 13, 2017 -- Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable September 1, 2017, to shareholders of record on August 1, 2017. ... Continue reading
MacroAir cost-saving, HVLS fan technology joins NHRA drag racing's elite Don Schumacher Racing
MacroAir cost-saving, HVLS fan technology joins NHRA drag racing's elite Don Schumacher Racing BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 13, 2017) - The most innovative High Volume, Low Speed industrial ceiling fan technology in the world has joined with most innovative organization in professional motorsports to further expand the benef ... Continue reading
MEDIA OPPS JULY 21-23 IN BOWLING GREEN: Premier auto event, action-packed weekend
For hi-res images, broll, or on-site interview opportunities, contact: Jessica Redden, Bohlsen Group | jredden@bohlsengroup.com | cell: 812.606.0553 Jenny Higgs, The Enthusiast Network (will be on-site): 310-341-8798 * PHOTO / VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES * INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES * AMERICA’S PREMIER GATHERING OF PERFORM ... Continue reading
Vroom Raises Another $76 Million
NEW YORK—Vroom (www.vroom.com), the national online auto retailer, announced a $76 million Series F funding round with certain funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., L Catterton, General Catalyst Partners and PICO Venture Partners. Today’s financing brings Vroom’s total equity funding to $2 ... Continue reading
A further 142 IVECO BUS Crossways for Denmark's transit system
LONDON, July 13, 2017 -- IVECO BUS, the global bus brand of CNH Industrial , has started delivery of 142 Crossway intercity buses to Denmark. The supply is the result of three successful tenders with transit operators Midttrafik, Sydttrafik and Movia. ... Continue reading
Americans to Top $100 Billion in Vacation Spending This Summer
RICHMOND, Va., July 13, 2017 -- Americans are spending more on summer vacations this year, topping $100 billion for the first time, according to the eighth annual Allianz Travel Insurance Vacation Confidence Index released today by Allianz Global Assistance. This is the first time in the survey's eight year history th ... Continue reading
Automotive Plastic Fastener Market Size Worth $3.67 Billion by 2021: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2017 -- The global automotive plastic fasteners market is expected to reach USD 3.67 billion by 2021, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing substitution of metal fasteners in automotive interiors owing to improved aesthetics and lightweight characteristics is expect ... Continue reading
Autosoft Expands Third-Party Partnerships to Offer More Integration Options
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa., July 13, 2017 -- Autosoft, Inc., a leading national dealer management system (DMS) provider, announces the expansion of their Connect program with nine new third-party partners. Additional partners give dealers more affordable options for integration with their DMS. ... Continue reading
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BorgWarner Receives Multiple Quality Excellence Certifications from Caterpillar
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 13, 2017 -- Two BorgWarner turbocharger manufacturing facilities achieved recertification under Caterpillar's Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP). BorgWarner's facility in Ningbo, China, received platinum certification for 2016, the program's highest honor and a first for a Caterpillar ... Continue reading
Bose Wins Global Supplier Award from Nissan for Automotive Innovation
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Nissan Motor Corporation has selected Bose for a 2017 Global Supplier Award in the field of automotive innovation for creating the first-of-its-kind Bose® Personal® sound system in the all-new Nissan Micra. Each year, Nissan recognizes quality, excellence, and innovation from its global network of ... Continue reading
Cruising Chauffeur: Continental Demonstrates the Future of Highly Automated Driving on Highways
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 13, 2017 -- Highly automated driving on highways is no longer just a dream, but now a reality. Continental started testing systems for automated driving on public roads back in 2012 in Nevada, and was the first automotive supplier to receive the state's license to test automated vehicles. ... Continue reading
Delta Air Lines Announces June Quarter Profit
ATLANTA, July 13, 2017 -- Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June quarter 2017. Highlights of those results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are below and incorporated here. Adjusted pre-tax income for the June 2017 quarter was $1.85 billion, a $172 million increase from the June 2016 ... Continue reading
LANSING, Mich., July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lansing Community College (LCC) has been selected as one of 43 Aircraft Maintenance schools to partner with Delta Air Lines. LCC was selected from 177 Aviation Maintenance Programs across the United States and is the only community college in Michigan to offer t ... Continue reading
Delta Takes Delivery of First Flagship Airbus A350-900
ATLANTA, July 13, 2017 -- Delta Air Lines became the first North American operator of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 Thursday, continuing its ongoing effort to transform the travel experience and deliver innovative products and services for customers. The 306-seat A350-900 redefines the international onboard experie ... Continue reading
European Automotive Filters Aftermarket 2016-2023 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "European Category Management Report: Automotive Filters Aftermarket - 2016" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This research service covers the replacement filters aftermarket for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in terms of volume (million units) and value ( million) acr ... Continue reading
Europe Motorized Quadricycle Market to Reach US$ 456.9 Mn by 2025 - Persistence Market Research
NEW YORK, July 13, 2017 -- Persistence Market Research's latest report on Europe's motorized quadricycle market reveals that such factors will bolster the market's growth, which is expected to reach US$ 456.9 Mn by registering global sales of over 37,000 units towards the end of 2025. (Logo: http://photos.pr ... Continue reading
Global Car Leasing Market - Key Drivers and Forecast From Technavio
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Gogo Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results on August 7, 2017
CHICAGO, July 13, 2017 -- Gogo Inc. , the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, today announced that it will release the results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017 before the market open on August 7, 2017. The company will host its quarterly earnings conference c ... Continue reading
Helinet Aviation adds Sikorsky UH-60A ESSS Black Hawk to Growing Fleet
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2017 -- Helinet Aviation, one of the most respected helicopter operators on the West Coast, announced today the addition of a Sikorsky UH-60A ESSS (External Stores Support System) Black Hawk to its fleet. The ship, which Helinet will market as Movie Hawk™, is the first UH-60 based in Los Angeles ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 13, 2017 -- Attendees at this year's Disney D23 Expo: Ultimate Fan Event will get to enjoy Minnie's polka dots in a whole new way when Honda unveils its one-of-a-kind 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan in Anaheim. Inspired by the magic of Disney and the iconic character Minnie Mouse, Honda has created the ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 13, 2017 -- KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that its portfolio company Chassis Brakes International Group ("Chassis Brakes International" or the "Company") has completed its second successful recapitalization. The proceeds of the recapitalization will be used to fund a cash distributio ... Continue reading
Motus Achieves Record First Half 2017 Customer Growth
BOSTON—Motus, the premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform, today announced record first half 2017 growth across its software as a service (SaaS) business. Marked by a significant increase in its customer base over the first six months of 2017, Motus accomplishments include: Customer base growth of 20 pe ... Continue reading
Navistar's OnCommand Connection® Telematics Solution Is Now Available
WALCOTT, Iowa, July 13, 2017 -- Navistar announced that its integrated OnCommand® Connection Telematics solution, launched in March, is now available for purchase. It offers truck and bus drivers and fleets an easy-to-use, comprehensive, one-price solution that can help drastically cut the cost of vehicle maintenance ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Introduction of new technology clean diesel truck engines and emissions control systems into the nation's trucking fleet over the last five years is now at a 30 percent level and has yielded significant emission reductions and substantial fuel savings, according to n ... Continue reading
New Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations come into force today
OTTAWA, July 13, 2017 /CNW/ - Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. The risks are reduced when a qualified, well-trained crew operates a vessel that is designed, equipped, and maintained according to established rules and procedures. ... Continue reading
New Restaurant, Hiro's Ohana Grill, Coming to Hotel Moloka'i
KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaii, July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Locals and visitors of Moloka'i should prepare themselves for a new culinary delight in the town of Kaunakakai on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i. The new restaurant, Hiro's Ohana Grill, is putting the final touches on the oceanfront restaurant space at Hote ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 13, 2017 -- The North American aftermarket for Class 1-8 starters and alternators is expected to see revenue growth, even as overall unit shipments decline marginally until 2023. Higher prices will drive revenues, while technological improvement to products will reduce replacement rates and un ... Continue reading
Peerless Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with Peerless Architectural Windows and Doors to feature Peerless as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday ... Continue reading
RE: Jaguar Unveils E-PACE SUV with Record-Breaking Barrel Roll
Following up on my earlier email, we also wanted to provide you with the full technical press release for the Jaguar E-PACE - please see attached. ... Continue reading
Rocket Racing Wheels Unveils New Category of Wheel Technology
Rocket Racing Wheels Unveils New Category of Wheel Technology Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 13, 2017) - Rocket Racing Wheels is proud to announce a breakthrough in wheel technology with the launch of its new Track & Touring Series. ... Continue reading
Scania Growth Capital Invests in Digital Road Freight Forwarder
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, July 13, 2017 -- Scania Growth Capital, Scania's corporate venture capital fund, announces its second investment, in sennder, a Berlin-based digital freight-forwarding company. sennder is a growth company that provides software that digitalises freight-forwarding processes in order to increase eff ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Strategic Analysis of Waymo's Future Autonomous Disruptive Capabilities for the Automotive Industry" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Waymo, the autonomous technology company under the Alphabet conglomerate, is at the forefront of developing autonomous driving software for cars. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 13, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on RTN, UTX, AAXN, or LLL then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. This morning, DailyStockTracker.com covers the following Aerospace and Defense Products and Services stocks: Raytheon Co. ... Continue reading
Telogis WorkPlan App Upgrades Enable Commercial Drivers to Stay Focused on the Job, Not on Paperwork
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 13, 2017 -- In order to help companies and their mobile workers more easily manage people and work in the field, Telogis, A Verizon Company, has made significant upgrades to its Telogis WorkPlan suite of mobile applications that manage a commercial driver's day including their federally manda ... Continue reading
Toyoda Gosei Develops Automotive Headlamp LEDs
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail New automotive headlamp LEDs (Photo: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? New automotive headlamp LEDs (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail KIYOSU, Japan—Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has developed its first aut ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "U.S. Automotive Protection Films Market Analysis By Material (Polyethylene, Polyurethane, Others), By Application (Interior, Exterior), By End-use (Cars, LCVs, HCVs), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The U.S. automotive protection films market is ... Continue reading
Vayyar's 3D Imaging Sensors Unlock New Abilities for Automotive Market
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2017 -- Vayyar Imaging (http://vayyar.com), the 3D-imaging Sensor company whose technology makes it possible to see through materials, map 3D objects and sense liquids, today announced the launch of its award-winning sensor technology within the automotive and autonomous driving markets. ... Continue reading
CONSULTANTS PREDICT DIRE FUTURE FOR AUTO INDUSTRY At Detroit's Automotive Press Association
Electric vehicles get a lot of what my father called “chin music” a lot said but not much content. Less than 1% of the nation’s automobile market despite big time government give-a-ways yet it generates news. Only in China are electric vehicles welcome with growing sales. The report said 350,000 plug in cars were ... Continue reading
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