ATA Renames, Reimagines Annual May Meeting
ARLINGTON, Va., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it was rebranding its annual May Leadership Meeting and reinventing the event to be a more inclusive experience on the trucking industry calendar beginning this May with the new Mid-Year Management Session. "A ... Continue reading
ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance) expressed its strong support for SB 1234, a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. Maryland is one of nine states that has adopted Calif ... Continue reading
Driverless cars tech inspired by swarming insects
Hi, I wondered if this new €1.8 million driverless car research would be of interest? The global research is inspired by swarming insects, and aims to create a pioneering new collision avoidance system to enhance the safety of driverless cars. The ULTRACEPT project will draw on insects’ rapid reactions to ... Continue reading
EagleRider Alliance With Harley-Davidson Reaches Major Milestone
LOS ANGELES--EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and travel company, and Harley-Davidson have achieved a significant milestone in the strategic alliance between the two brands – activating more than 100 Harley-Davidson® dealerships as rental locations throughout the United States. “Less than one ye ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Graphic: Business Wire) (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Co-Pilot360, the most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies among full-line brands, aims to help people around the world more safely and con ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Ford plans to drive SUV growth with two all-new off-road models: the new Bronco and a yet-to-be-named off-road small utility (pictured) – both designed to win a growing number of people who love getting away and spending time outdoors with their families and friends. (Photo: Business ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Connected Infotainment System Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive connected infotainment system market to grow at a CAGR of 11.82% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., March 15, 2018 -- Continuing its efforts to help restore marine ecosystems and strengthen resilience against climate change, the Honda Marine Science Foundation will support three projects centered on "living shorelines" along the West Coast: San Francisco Bay Transition Zone Restoration Project in No ... Continue reading
Major U.S. businesses call on EPA to keep strong MPG and emissions standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 15, 2018 Major U.S. businesses call on EPA to keep strong MPG and emissions standards Weakening national standards for passenger vehicles risks weakening the economy Consistent and strong fuel economy and emissions rules help U.S. auto industry compete WASHINGTON - A national network of infl ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
× iframes are not supported by your browser. Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Graphic: Business Wire) (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mercedes-Benz USA celebrated the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Sandy Springs, Ga. ... Continue reading
Pilot Flying J announces $981,000 donation to American Heart Association
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 15, 2018 -- Pilot Flying J on March 14 revealed the amount raised in support of the American Heart Association's (AHA) "Life Is Why We Give™" campaign, presenting a total of $981,000 to AHA representatives at a celebration at the company's headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. In honor of Amer ... Continue reading
Study: Kentucky shows the #1 lowest premium increase after filing an auto claim
Hi Larry, According to insuranceQuotes.com's new nationwide analysis, drivers who file an auto insurance claim in Kentucky will see the #1 lowest premium increase in the country. Full details of the study and additional findings are highlighted below. ... Continue reading
Small Preview Thumbnail MATS Logo MATS Logo Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC, (TA), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, will once again be in attendance at MATS this year in Louisville, Kentucky. From the shower trai ... Continue reading
U.S. Winners of Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Announced
PLANO, Texas, March 15, 2018 -- The solutions to our world's current challenges just might reside somewhere in the space where automotive technology and visual art intersect. Nine talented young artists certainly believe so – their visions of cars of the future earned them recognition today as national winners of the ... Continue reading
Vancouver's clean technology sector receives a boost
Three clean technology organizations receive more than $3 million in funding from the Government of Canada VANCOUVER, March 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Three local companies will benefit from strategic investments to help grow the Canadian clean tech industry, protect the environment and create jobs in British Columbia. Through W ... Continue reading
Where Will Your Boat Take You? Volvo Penta Accepting Stories for Its Boating Dreams Contest
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Share your Boating Dreams with Volvo Penta (Photo: Business Wire) CHESAPEAKE, Va.--If you have dreams of navigating the high seas, cruising along a quiet canal or snorkeling in the crystal clear Caribbean waters, Volvo Penta of the Americas wants to hear about it. Through July 31, the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors: Alliance Leadership Appointment to Accelerate Synergies
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi today announced that they have met with the necessary employee representative groups for the convergence projects unveiled on March 1. ... Continue reading
Ashland Brand Ttransformation Wins Distinction Among 2018 REBRAND 100® Global Awards
Five companies were recognized with “Best of” awards by REBRAND. Another 45 firms – including Ashland – were honored with awards of “distinction.” The remaining 50 received “merit” awards. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans Plans Renewed Growth
Intensive cooperation between Hymer and Mercedes-Benz Vans on development of new Sprinter opens up additional growth potential in camper-van segment With the adVANce strategic initiative, Mercedes-Benz Vans is changing from a pure vehicle producer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions Mercedes-Be ... Continue reading
Genesis Reports Strong 2017 Results
CALGARY, March 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Genesis Land Development Corp. (TSX: GDC) (the "Corporation" or "Genesis") reported strong financial and operating results for the three months ("Q4") and year ended December 31, 2017 ("YE 2017): Key financial results and operating data for Genesis were as follows: Three months ended D ... Continue reading
New Flyer Advances Third-Year Installment of 100 Electric Hybrid Buses for SEPTA
Five-Year Contract for 525 Total Vehicles ST. CLOUD, MN, March 14, 2018 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. ("New Flyer"), the U.S. subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. ("NFI Group"), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, today announced it is advanci ... Continue reading
Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Washington, DC +VIDEO
Audi of America announced that more than 600 intersections in the District of Columbia support the “time-to-green” feature of Traffic Light Information. “This initiative represents the kind of innovation that is critical for us to advance the traffic safety goals of Vision Zero,” said Mayor Bowser. ... Continue reading
Elegant and Minimalist: Kia Hints at All-New K900 Cabin Design
Kia Motors has previewed the interior design of the all-new K900 flagship luxury sedan in a sketch released today. Like the exterior, the cabin of the new K900 has been created in close collaboration between Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea and the brand’s U.S. design studio in Irvine, California. ... Continue reading
Toyota, Project Lead The Way Paves New Paths to Next-Generation STEM Careers
Toyota, together with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), awarded $290,000 in grants to 22 K-12 schools in Southwest Indiana to help prepare students for the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs. The grants, funded by the Toyota USA Foundation, provide curriculum focused on computer scienc ... Continue reading
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