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Thursday, April 14, 2016

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named to Wards 10 Best Interiors List for 2016

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named to Wards 10 Best Interiors List for 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14, 2016 -- Beautifully crafted interior mixes high-tech elements with a sculpted, muscular feel Horizontally drawn interior amplifies the spaciousness of the vehicle, while continuous linear elements keep the eye moving After spending two months evaluating 47 vehicle nominees and scoring eac ... Continue reading

MAHLE Expands Cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari

MAHLE Expands Cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari

</p><p>STUTTGART April 13, 2016; MAHLE is expanding its cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari to include the development and supply of crucial engine components. </p><p>“We consider MAHLE an important partner in the ongoing development of our powertrains,” explains James Allison, technical director at Scuderia Fe ... Continue reading

Distracted Driving Survey (Kelley Blue Book) Reveals Majority Of Drivers Still Multi-Task Despite Known Risks

Distracted Driving Survey (Kelley Blue Book) Reveals Majority Of Drivers Still Multi-Task Despite Known Risks

IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2016 -- Distracted driving is defined as any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. While nearly every state in the U.S., as well as Washington D.C., has laws prohibiting the use of mobile phones while driving, a new survey by Kelley Blue Book re ... Continue reading

Panasonic OneConnect; Partners with Triton Digital® for Enhanced Driver Messaging

Panasonic OneConnect; Partners with Triton Digital® for Enhanced Driver Messaging

LOS ANGELES—Panasonic subsidiary Aupeo GmbH announced today its collaboration with Triton Digital at the Worldwide Radio Summit in Hollywood, California. Through this collaboration, Panasonic OneConnect is leveraging Triton Digital’s advertising platform, Tap OnDemand, to insert targeted ads into the personal ... Continue reading

Growth Energy Announces Emily Skor as Chief Executive Officer - Tom Buis Remains Growth Energy Co-Chair

Growth Energy Announces Emily Skor as Chief Executive Officer - Tom Buis Remains Growth Energy Co-Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 13, 2016; Today, Growth Energy announced Emily Skor as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16. Skor most recently served as the Vice President for Communications of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and the Executive Director of the CHPA Educational Foundation. She s ... Continue reading

International Truck Unveils Fourth HX Series Model

International Truck Unveils Fourth HX Series Model

TORONTO, April 14, 2016 -- At this week's Truck World Show, International Truck unveiled its fourth model of the International® HX™ Series line-up, the HX520—a 120" BBC set-forward axle truck or tractor designed to serve the heavy haul tractor, construction dump and platform stake/crane markets. The HX Serie ... Continue reading

2017 Subaru Forester Offers Advanced Safety Features And Greater Comfort And Performance

2017 Subaru Forester Offers Advanced Safety Features And Greater Comfort And Performance

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 14, 2016 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 Forester including revised styling, new driver assist technology, more interior comfort, enhanced driving performance, and better fuel economy. These new features offer the driver greater peace of mind and a ... Continue reading

DivvyRide a New Driver Focused Rideshare App is Now Available

DivvyRide a New Driver Focused Rideshare App is Now Available

CHICAGO, April 14, 2016 -- DivvyRide is a Chicago-based rideshare startup that is addressing the need for better earnings and higher job satisfaction for rideshare drivers. Our major point of differentiation is that we focus on the 3 million plus drivers in the United States as our primary customers. Our business model ... Continue reading

Recruiters Discuss Future of Self-Driving Vehicles

Recruiters Discuss Future of Self-Driving Vehicles

Good Afternoon Andrew, Please see the below for immediate release. With half of new cars being fitted with autonomous technologies, Holt Recruitment, automotive industry experts, address candidate fears over an autonomous future. Kind Regards, Matt Jenkins On behalf of Holt Recruitment Press Release Issued: March 2016 ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Recognizes Top New Car Models and Brands with 2016 Best Retained Value® Awards

Edmunds.com Recognizes Top New Car Models and Brands with 2016 Best Retained Value® Awards

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 14, 2016 -- A total of 24 new car models took home top prizes in the sixth annual Edmunds.com Best Retained Value® Awards, which recognize the 2016 model year vehicles that have the highest projected residual values after five years. Acura and Toyota, meanwhile, won brand-level awards in th ... Continue reading

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