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5 Reasons Germany's Port is Ideal for Cruise Lovers

5 Reasons Germany's Port is Ideal for Cruise Lovers

September 14, 2017 Hamburg might be a bit of a mystery for U.S. passengers, but Europeans have been loving Germany's biggest port city for years. The city, which is the second-biggest in Germany with 1.8 million residents, has a metropolitan feel but is steeped in history. ... Continue reading

TOP KART USA GARNERS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS IN WISCONSIN

TOP KART USA GARNERS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS IN WISCONSIN

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Fleet Clean Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week With Las Vegas Trip Giveaway

Fleet Clean Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week With Las Vegas Trip Giveaway

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2017 -- To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 10-16), Fleet Clean announced today it has selected three drivers from its local business partners as the recipients of an all-inclusive trip for two to Las Vegas on future dates to be determined. ... Continue reading

Love's Travel Stops Acquires Speedco From Bridgestone Americas

Love's Travel Stops Acquires Speedco From Bridgestone Americas

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Love's Travel Stops acquisition of Speedco complements its existing network of Love's Truck Tire Care locations. (Photo: Business Wire) Love's Travel Stops acquisition of Speedco complements its existing network of Love's Truck Tire Care locations. ... Continue reading

Miami Beach Invites Vacationers Back to the Beach

Miami Beach Invites Vacationers Back to the Beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Miami Beach is truly like no other place in the world and is open for business, with the beach's iconic hotels, restaurants and attractions operating once again.  Tourists are welcome back with open arms and can expect the same signature vacation experience that Miami Beach offers ... Continue reading

Automotive Properties REIT Announces Inclusion in S&P / TSX Small Cap Index and Declares September 2017 Distribution

Automotive Properties REIT Announces Inclusion in S&P / TSX Small Cap Index and Declares September 2017 Distribution

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: APR.UN) (the "REIT") will be added to the S&P/TSX Small Cap Index effective at the market open on Monday, September 18, 2017.  "The addition o ... Continue reading

Edmunds Named One of the Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

Edmunds Named One of the Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Edmunds, the leading car information and shopping platform, announced today that it has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE. ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. ... Continue reading

Ford Launches Drive2Greatness Program to Support STEAM Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Ford Launches Drive2Greatness Program to Support STEAM Initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Ford Motor Company's commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continues this year with the launch of the first HBCU Drive2Greatness program. ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Co. pledges $5 million to support the American Center for Mobility

Ford Motor Co. pledges $5 million to support the American Center for Mobility

YPSILANTI TWP., Mich., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Ford Motor Company announced today a $5 million contribution to the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development. ... Continue reading

Genting Hong Kong Appoints Tom Wolber as President & CEO of Crystal Cruises

Genting Hong Kong Appoints Tom Wolber as President & CEO of Crystal Cruises

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Genting Hong Kong today announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Tom Wolber as the President & CEO of Crystal Cruises effective September 15th. Mr. Wolber brings over three decades of experience in general management, operations, new-build construction and business development ... Continue reading

Global Car Rental Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts 2017-2021 Featuring Avis Budget Group, Enterprise & Hertz - Research and Markets

Global Car Rental Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts 2017-2021 Featuring Avis Budget Group, Enterprise & Hertz - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Car Rental Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2017-2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report entitled Global Car Rental Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2017-2021), provides analysis of the global car rental market, with detailed analysis of market size in terms of ... Continue reading

Last Call: General Dynamics Radio Sends Final Message from Cassini Spacecraft to Earth

Last Call: General Dynamics Radio Sends Final Message from Cassini Spacecraft to Earth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2017 -- In 1997, engineers at General Dynamics designed and built a transponder, or radio, that would travel aboard the Cassini spacecraft, the nation's first full-scale mission to explore Saturn. ... Continue reading

Maserati Opens First Dealership In Canadian Province Of Saskatchewan

Maserati Opens First Dealership In Canadian Province Of Saskatchewan

The House of the Trident Celebrates Expansion of Maserati Dealer Network with new Maserati of Saskatoon SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Maserati Canada has opened its first dealership in the Canadian Province of Saskatchewan, marked by a grand opening event last night in the city of Saskatoon. ... Continue reading

Raytheon to support NOAA's weather forecasting toolkit critical to hurricane watches and warnings

Raytheon to support NOAA's weather forecasting toolkit critical to hurricane watches and warnings

DULLES, Va., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Raytheon Company will continue its support for NOAA's Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System program that ingests and analyzes weather data, creating useful visualizations for forecasters and distributing time-sensitive weather statements such as watches and warnings across the U ... Continue reading

2018 RAV4 Adventure Grade Starts at $27,700

2018 RAV4 Adventure Grade Starts at $27,700

The active lifestyle-inspired RAV4 Adventure grade will be available in front-wheel drive (FWD) with an Automatic Limited Slip Differential, or in Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel-Drive (AWD).  Both versions feature a standard Tow Prep Package that includes an upgraded radiator and supplemental engine oil and tran ... Continue reading

Wessex Archeology and BBC Story; 1932 MG J2 found within a World War Two artillery position

Wessex Archeology and BBC Story; 1932 MG J2 found within a World War Two artillery position

London UK September 15, 2017; The BBC reported that the remains of a MG roadster have been unearthed by archaeologists excavating a former military site. The 1932 MG J2 was found within a World War Two artillery position during excavations at Larkhill on Salisbury Plain. ... Continue reading

NEW GROUNDSPEED VOYAGER MT TIRE TO DEBUT AT SEMA 2017

NEW GROUNDSPEED VOYAGER MT TIRE TO DEBUT AT SEMA 2017

NEW GROUNDSPEED VOYAGER MT TIRE TO DEBUT AT SEMA 2017 ... Continue reading

High-Performance Cars of 2017

High-Performance Cars of 2017

Its not too late to get a "deal" on these soon left over models ... Continue reading

How France Helped To Put Italy On Wheels

How France Helped To Put Italy On Wheels

Historically significant Peugeot – the first car in Italy – to star on the 2017 London to Brighton Run LONDON - September 15, 2017: The very first car to have been driven on Italian roads is one of the special entries in this year’s Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox. It was owned by w ... Continue reading

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Receives NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Receives NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the all-new, seven-passenger 2018 Atlas has earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which runs the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), and has provided consumers with vehicle safety information si ... Continue reading

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Electric cars were the big news at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show ... Continue reading

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida

September 15, 2017 Hurricane Irma significantly disrupted gasoline markets in Florida, first by prompting increased demand and then by disrupting the supply chain needed to deliver the fuel. The evacuation of people in anticipation of Hurricane Irma led to higher demand for transportation fuels and logistical challenge ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to strengthen cooperation and accelerate use of common platforms, powertrains and new technologies

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to strengthen cooperation and accelerate use of common platforms, powertrains and new technologies

The extension of the Common Module Family follows the success of the shared vehicle architecture by Renault and Nissan in recent years, which has included the use of common platforms and powertrains across a widening portfolio of vehicles including the Nissan Rogue, Qashqai and X-Trail, Renault Espace, Kadjar and Megan ... Continue reading

Land Rover Celebrates Iconic Defender With New Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program

Land Rover Celebrates Iconic Defender With New Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program

Today, Land Rover announced the launch of the new Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program, a celebration of the history and legacy of the iconic Defender. The program will allow consumers to drive the Defender off-road at Land Rover Experience Centers across the U.S. As one of the world’s most recognizable four ... Continue reading

ADEPT Driver launches exciting new technologies at GHSA 2017 Annual Meeting

ADEPT Driver launches exciting new technologies at GHSA 2017 Annual Meeting

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 15, 2017 -- What: ADEPT Driver launches exciting new technologies at GHSA 2017 Annual Meeting When: September 16 – 20, 2017 Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, Kentucky For more information contact: Dr. ... Continue reading

AmTrav a2b Platform Wins Gold Magellan Award for 2017

AmTrav a2b Platform Wins Gold Magellan Award for 2017

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2017 -- AmTrav, a leading business travel agency that makes business travel easier, today announced that the company's first of its kind corporate booking tool, a2b, has been honored with a gold award in the Online Travel Service/Overall Booking Interface category of Travel Weekly's Magellan Awards f ... Continue reading

Automotive X-by-Wire Systems Market Report 2017-2027

Automotive X-by-Wire Systems Market Report 2017-2027

LONDON, September 15, 2017 -- Forecasts, Segmentation & Analysis by Type (Shift-by-Wire, Throttle-by-Wire, Active Suspension-by-Wire, Park-by-Wire, Others), by Technology (Engine Control, Chassis Control) & by Region plus Analysis of Leading Companies Developing Electronic Control Technologies for Performance, Efficien ... Continue reading

Bechtel and U.K. Science Museum Group Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

Bechtel and U.K. Science Museum Group Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

LONDON, Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, has joined forces with the Science Museum Group to encourage young people to take up careers in engineering and technology. ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Group and Americas Employees Give for Hurricane Relief

Bridgestone Group and Americas Employees Give for Hurricane Relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced today the American Red Cross will receive $1 million to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. ... Continue reading

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for August 2017

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for August 2017

PANAMA CITY, Sept. 15, 2017 --Copa Holdings, S.A. , today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for August 2017: Operating Data Aug Aug % Change YTD YTD % Change 2017 2016 (YOY) 2017 2016 (YOY) Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,134.0 1,869.1 14.2% 15,919.7 14,668.2 8.5%   RPM (mm) (2) 1,815. ... Continue reading

Delphi Achieves Major Milestone towards Completing Powertrain Systems Spin-Off

Delphi Achieves Major Milestone towards Completing Powertrain Systems Spin-Off

GILLINGHAM, England, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Delphi Automotive PLC , a leading global technology company serving the automotive sector, today announced the pricing of a private offering of notes by its Powertrain Systems spin-off subsidiary, Delphi Jersey Holdings plc ("DPS"), marking a major milestone in the execution of it ... Continue reading

Delphi President and CEO Kevin Clark to Present at CEO Investor Forum

Delphi President and CEO Kevin Clark to Present at CEO Investor Forum

GILLINGHAM, England, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Delphi Automotive PLC will present at CECP's CEO Investor Forum in New York Sept. ... Continue reading

DENSO North America Foundation donates $100,000 to American and Mexican Red Cross for disaster relief efforts

DENSO North America Foundation donates $100,000 to American and Mexican Red Cross for disaster relief efforts

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 15, 2017 -- The DENSO North America Foundation (DNAF), the philanthropic arm of automotive technology, systems and components leader, DENSO, will donate $100,000 to support recovery from Hurricane Irma in America's Gulf Coast region and Southern Mexico's recent devastating earthquake. ... Continue reading

Global Heavy-Duty Tire Market (2016-2021): By Application, End Consumers, Tire Type & Geography - Research and Markets

Global Heavy-Duty Tire Market (2016-2021): By Application, End Consumers, Tire Type & Geography - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Heavy-Duty Tire Market - Overview and Forecast (2016 - 2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Heavy-Duty Tire Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 5.5% in the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Vehicle Rental Market - Overview and Forecast (2016 - 2021) - Research and Markets

Global Vehicle Rental Market - Overview and Forecast (2016 - 2021) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Vehicle Rental Market - Overview and Forecast (2016 - 2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The increased awareness about car rental services, coupled with the needs in the tourism market primarily drives the car rental services market. ... Continue reading

Global Wheeled Tractor Machinery Market - Market Shares, Forecasts & Trends 2017-2022 - Research and Markets

Global Wheeled Tractor Machinery Market - Market Shares, Forecasts & Trends 2017-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Wheeled Tractor Machinery Market - By Type, Application and Geography - Market Shares, Forecasts and Trends 2017 - 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Wheeled Tractor Machinery Market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during forecast period from 2015 to 202 ... Continue reading

Hangzhou through International Travelers' Eyes: The Next Hit Destination In Asia

Hangzhou through International Travelers' Eyes: The Next Hit Destination In Asia

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Recently, three American travel journalists landed in what Marco Polo called "Paradise on Earth" to discover Hangzhou on an in-depth media tour hosted by the Hangzhou Tourism Committee. ... Continue reading

Land Rover Celebrates Iconic Defender with New Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program

Land Rover Celebrates Iconic Defender with New Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program

[cid:image002.jpg@01D32DF8.E4D7BEC0]Hi Mark, Today, Land Rover announced the launch of the new Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program, celebrating one of the world's most recognizable four-wheel drive vehicles, the Defender. The program will allow consumers to drive the Defender off-road at Land Rover Experience ... Continue reading

Lightning Systems and New Eagle Debut Zero Emissions Electric System for Ford Transit Passenger Wagon, Van, Cutaway, Chassis Cab Models

Lightning Systems and New Eagle Debut Zero Emissions Electric System for Ford Transit Passenger Wagon, Van, Cutaway, Chassis Cab Models

NOVI, Mich., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Lightning Systems, developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets across the globe, today announced it will introduce, in partnership with New Eagle, a zero-emissions full electric system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway and chassis cab models. ... Continue reading

Mack Anthem - The Next-generation Highway Hero in US: Volvo

Mack Anthem - The Next-generation Highway Hero in US: Volvo

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Mack Trucks today introduced its new, next-generation highway hero, the Mack Anthem. ... Continue reading

Massachusetts State Agencies Increase Deployment of XL Hybrids Technology to 52 Fleet Vehicles

Massachusetts State Agencies Increase Deployment of XL Hybrids Technology to 52 Fleet Vehicles

BOSTON—XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced its XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System will be installed in 52 vehicles that serve five Massachusetts state agency fleets. The hybrid-electric vehicles will be deployed at the Departme ... Continue reading

Shanghai Shenda and IAC Group Complete JV Transaction Forming Auria - a Global Tier-1 Automotive Supplier of Soft Trim and Acoustical Products

Shanghai Shenda and IAC Group Complete JV Transaction Forming Auria - a Global Tier-1 Automotive Supplier of Soft Trim and Acoustical Products

- Auria ownership: Shenda 70%, IAC 30% - New company positioned as a leading global supplier of soft trim and acoustical products for the automotive industry - Brian Pour named President and CEO of Auria FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15, 2017 -- Shanghai Shenda Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Should Tribes Roll the Dice with Cannabis Production?

Should Tribes Roll the Dice with Cannabis Production?

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Sept. 15, 2017 -- David Vialpando, director of gaming programs for OnCourse Learning Financial Services, is one of three distinguished panelists discussing the issues tribes with casinos should consider before making legal cannabis production part of their economic diversification strategy. ... Continue reading

Subaru of America Releases New Videos: Flat Out WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Sub-Seven Minute Nurburgring Lap and Behind the Scenes of the Type RA NBR Special

Subaru of America Releases New Videos: Flat Out WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Sub-Seven Minute Nurburgring Lap and Behind the Scenes of the Type RA NBR Special

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Subaru of America, Inc. released today a new video of the full in-car lap record set by Le Mans driver Richie Stanaway in the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special at the famous 12.8-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6:58.9. ... Continue reading

AEye Demos First Commercial 360 Degree Solid State LiDAR System

AEye Demos First Commercial 360 Degree Solid State LiDAR System

Single frame high density point cloud from AEye's 150-channel intelligent LiDAR, capable of 360 degree vehicle coverage and 300 meter range SAN FRANCISCO—AEye Inc, a robotic vision pioneer, today announced completion of a successful live metropolitan demo showcasing its solid state commercial LiDAR system with 360° ... Continue reading

NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Ends Its Historic Exploration of Saturn

NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Ends Its Historic Exploration of Saturn

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2017 A thrilling epoch in the exploration of our solar system came to a close today, as NASA's Cassini spacecraft made a fateful plunge into the atmosphere of Saturn, ending its 13-year tour of the ringed planet. ... Continue reading

Serpa Automotive Group Launches New Concept in Auto Retailing: The Serpa Automotive Boutique

Serpa Automotive Group Launches New Concept in Auto Retailing: The Serpa Automotive Boutique

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2017 The Serpa Automotive Group has launched a new concept in automotive retailing – the Serpa Automotive Boutique, 15795 Yonge St., Aurora, which will provide the ultimate luxury: the conservation of precious time in vehicle purchases. ... Continue reading

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