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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Michelin and Maxion Wheels Receive 2018 CLEPA Innovation Award for Cooperation

Michelin and Maxion Wheels Receive 2018 CLEPA Innovation Award for Cooperation

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail THE HAGUE, Netherlands--Michelin, one of the world’s largest tire makers and Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest wheel manufacturer, received a 2018 CLEPA Innovation Award at this year’s European Association of Automotive S ... Continue reading

Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market by Product Type (Engine Mounted, Body Mounted), Material Type, Vehicle Class (Economic, Mid-Priced, Luxury), Fuel Type & Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of The World) - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri ... Continue reading

Blockchain Game 'CryptoSpaceX' Partners with WAX and OPSkins Marketplace

Blockchain Game 'CryptoSpaceX' Partners with WAX and OPSkins Marketplace

NEW DELHI, India and GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, June 14, 2018 -- CryptoSpaceX and Worldwide Asset eXchange™(WAX) today announced that the company's Crypto Collectibles™ will be available on OPSkins™, the world's leading marketplace for online video game assets, and will be tradable with WAX Tokens, Bitcoin, ET ... Continue reading

Cobalt Blockchain Announces US$10m Trade Finance Facility Letter of Intent with United Bank for Africa

Cobalt Blockchain Announces US$10m Trade Finance Facility Letter of Intent with United Bank for Africa

TORONTO, June 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Cobalt Blockchain Inc. ("COBC" or the "Company") (TSXV:COBC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent for a US$10 million revolving trade finance facility with United Bank for Africa Plc ("UBA"), a leading pan-African financial services group with operations in 20 Afri ... Continue reading

Ford to Participate in Morgan Stanley’s 5G / AV Summit

Ford to Participate in Morgan Stanley’s 5G / AV Summit

DEARBORN, Mich.--On Monday, June 18, Ford Motor Company will participate in a fireside chat at the 5G / AV Summit organized by Morgan Stanley. Don Butler, Ford’s executive director for Connected Vehicle Platform & Product, will share views on the importance of connectivity as the industry heads towards the deployment ... Continue reading

Mindtree to Share Actionable Advice on How AI and Blockchain Can Bolster the Experience of the Connected Traveler

Mindtree to Share Actionable Advice on How AI and Blockchain Can Bolster the Experience of the Connected Traveler

HOUSTON, June 14, 2018 /CNW/ - WHAT : Today's connected travelers are empowered and view the travel experience holistically. They demand exceptional digital and mobile experiences, competitive pricing across the value chain and rely on fast, personalized responses to their questions, comments and concerns. ... Continue reading

Ford - Daimler Fuel-Cell Development JV To Close

Ford - Daimler Fuel-Cell Development JV To Close

2 Min Read DETROIT June 14, 2018; Joseph White writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and Daimler AG are winding down a joint venture formed to develop automotive fuel cell technology, Ford said on Wednesday, as both companies plan to take their respective fuel cell technology development in-house. The Automot ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Jun 13, 2018 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls and expanding one recall in North America. ... Continue reading

65% of used car buyers say outstanding finance is a deal breaker

65% of used car buyers say outstanding finance is a deal breaker

65% of used car buyers say outstanding finance is a deal breakerbut 1 in 4 cars have debt secured against them  65% of used car buyers say that outstanding finance is "always a deal breaker", according to a new survey by mycarcheck.com, which is a problem when you consider that 1 in 4 cars on UK roads have debt secur ... Continue reading

Blockchain-based educational platform Opet kicks off Private Sale

Blockchain-based educational platform Opet kicks off Private Sale

SINGAPORE, June 14, 2018 -- After an exciting buildup, Opet -- the blockchain-based artificial intelligence chatbot learning platform -- has finally announced the commencement of its private sale. This process will run from June 2018 onwards and is expected to rack up approximately 30-45k ETH worth in tokens. ... Continue reading

China Electric Bus Industry Report, 2018-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Electric Bus Industry Report, 2018-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "China Electric Bus Industry Report, 2018-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Due to rushed installation in 2016, the output of electric buses fell by 22.2% over the previous year in China, to 105,000 units in 2017 Higher threshold of new energy bus subsidy policies greatly aff ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Tractors Market Analysis & Forecasts, Dynamics, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Recommendations 2017-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Autonomous Tractors Market Analysis & Forecasts, Dynamics, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Recommendations 2017-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Autonomous Tractors - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Rising in average age regarding farmers in emerging nations, increase effectiveness and productivity by improved crop yields and favourable government schemes for implementation of current a ... Continue reading

Marchex Automotive Study Reveals the Cost of Saying “No” to Customers Over the Phone

Marchex Automotive Study Reveals the Cost of Saying “No” to Customers Over the Phone

SEATTLE--Marchex , a leading provider of call analytics that drive, measure, and convert callers into customers, today released findings from a new study based on more than 1.8 million calls placed by consumers to nearly 5,000 stores of auto service providers across the country. The data reveals the significant financi ... Continue reading

Sika Automotive Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its Exceptional Body Shop Adhesives, SikaPower® and SikaSeal®

Sika Automotive Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its Exceptional Body Shop Adhesives, SikaPower® and SikaSeal®

SikaPower® and SikaSeal® aid in the design of lightweight vehicles and enhance their crash resistance, while simultaneously improving comfort and durability LONDON, June 14, 2018 -- Based on its recent analysis of the European body shop adhesives market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sika Automotive (Sika) with the 20 ... Continue reading

U.S. Dump Truck Service Market Analysis, Size, Trends & Forecasts 2015-2025, With the Market Expected to Reach USD 20.64 Billion by 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

U.S. Dump Truck Service Market Analysis, Size, Trends & Forecasts 2015-2025, With the Market Expected to Reach USD 20.64 Billion by 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "U.S. Dump Truck Service Market Size and Forecast by Type (Non liquid & Non Packaged Cargo) by End-Use (Construction Industry, Mining Industry) and Trend Analysis, 2015-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The U.S. dump truck service market to reach USD 20.64 billion by 2025, ow ... Continue reading

Celebrities, Professional Athletes and Influencers for advice about what to buy? New study finds consumers don't trust them

Celebrities, Professional Athletes and Influencers for advice about what to buy? New study finds consumers don't trust them

SALT LAKE CITY, June 14, 2018 -- The first ExpertVoice Consumer Trust Panel reveals that only 4% of consumers trust celebrity endorsements, while 83% trust the recommendations from friends and family. The consumer panel, conducted by advocacy marketing company ExpertVoice, investigated the buying behavior of a weighted ... Continue reading

Over 70 Million Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2032, says Information Trends

Over 70 Million Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2032, says Information Trends

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 -- Over 70 million light-duty battery-electric vehicles will be sold in 2032 compared to less than a million sold in 2017, according to a market research report published by Information Trends. The battery-electric vehicle sales in 2032 will be almost half of the overall light-duty vehicles so ... Continue reading

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art Announces 2018 Performance Schedule - Tickets Now on Sale

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art Announces 2018 Performance Schedule - Tickets Now on Sale

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C., June 14, 2018 -- The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced its 2018 performance schedule. The Spinners, the Drifters, and Edwin McCain are part of a star-studded lineup that promises to keep attendees on the edge of their seats. ... Continue reading

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