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2016 DFW Auto Show in Fort Worth

2016 DFW Auto Show in Fort Worth

2016 DFW Auto Show to Showcase MY 2017s, Ride & Drive Events, Classic Car Corral Fort Worth, TX – It’s an exciting time in the automotive industry! The buzz continues to build about self-driving cars. And even though we may not completely be ready to turn over the wheel to computers, advancements in techn ... Continue reading

Acuant Partners with GoMoto to Provide Technology for Auto Dealerships that Streamlines Sales Experience

Acuant Partners with GoMoto to Provide Technology for Auto Dealerships that Streamlines Sales Experience

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Acuant, the leading provider of intelligent data capture and authentication solutions, has partnered with GoMoto, a leading provider of cloud-based customer engagement solutions through its HUB Kiosk Platform, to automate the capture of customer information at dealerships for quicker proc ... Continue reading

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2031 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2031" report to their offering. New this quarter, this report has been extracted from QUBE and provides a comprehensive overview of starter motors, alternators, plu ... Continue reading

China Driving Recorder Industry Report, 2016-2020 - Sales Volume in China will Reach 35 Million Units in 2020 - Research and Markets

China Driving Recorder Industry Report, 2016-2020 - Sales Volume in China will Reach 35 Million Units in 2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Driving Recorder Industry Report, 2016-2020" report to their offering. Amid growing concerns over fake-traffic-accident frauds and car accidents, the Chinese driving recorder market continues to heat up and develops rapidly. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Announces Three "Field Trip" Video Finalists With Chance to Win All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler Brand Announces Three "Field Trip" Video Finalists With Chance to Win All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2016 -- Voting underway at www.thepacifikids.com; Voting closes on Fri., Nov. 18 Family with winning "Field Trip" video will win an all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan One viewer who votes for any one of the three videos will also win an all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan The two ... Continue reading

Genesis G90 Revealed As Finalist For 2017 North American Car Of The Year

Genesis G90 Revealed As Finalist For 2017 North American Car Of The Year

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2016 -- During the Motor Press Guild's opening breakfast at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday, the all-new Genesis G90 was named one of three finalists for the prestigious 2017 North American Car of the Year award. ... Continue reading

Global Micro Electric Vehicle Market 2016-2020 with Ingersoll Rand, Polaris Industries, Smart Automobile Company, Textron & Yamaha Motors Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Micro Electric Vehicle Market 2016-2020 with Ingersoll Rand, Polaris Industries, Smart Automobile Company, Textron & Yamaha Motors Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Micro Electric Vehicle Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global micro electric vehicle market to grow at a CAGR of 17.26% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Connected Helmet Market 2016-2020 with BMW Motorrad, O'Neal, Schuberth & Sena Technologies Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Connected Helmet Market 2016-2020 with BMW Motorrad, O'Neal, Schuberth & Sena Technologies Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Connected Helmet Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global motorcycle connected helmet market to grow at a CAGR of 18.54% during the period 2016-2020. ... Continue reading

Hertz loyalty program marks fifth anniversary in Europe with new participating countries and exclusive birthday rewards

Hertz loyalty program marks fifth anniversary in Europe with new participating countries and exclusive birthday rewards

LONDON, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Hertz Europe Limited, part of Hertz Global Holdings , is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program in Europe by offering program members who reside in the region the chance to win exclusive anniversary prizes when they book and complete a qualifying ren ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Honors All-new Chrysler Pacifica With 2017 Best Buy Award

Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Honors All-new Chrysler Pacifica With 2017 Best Buy Award

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2016 -- The annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards honor the best new vehicle choices available in the U.S. market Kelley Blue Book's expert editors spent several weeks testing and evaluating all of the finalists head-to-head to determine the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as the winner of the mi ... Continue reading

Latest News from LUVERNE Truck Equipment

Latest News from LUVERNE Truck Equipment

Good Morning, LUVERNE is announcing the release of the new O-Mega II(tm) 6" oval steps. Please see the attached press release and consider posting on your website, eNewsletter or in your magazine. ... Continue reading

National Auto Lenders Selects FactorTrust to Provide Customers Alternative Credit Data

National Auto Lenders Selects FactorTrust to Provide Customers Alternative Credit Data

ATLANTA—FactorTrust, The Alternative Credit Bureau, announces National Auto Lenders (NAL) as a new customer of the company’s services. By selecting FactorTrust, NAL validates the need for using alternative credit data during the underwriting process. ... Continue reading

New Porsche South Bay Showroom To Open November 21

New Porsche South Bay Showroom To Open November 21

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2016 -- After much anticipation, the all-new Porsche South Bay gets set to open its doors on Monday, November 21st, it was announced today. ... Continue reading

Parkopedia Announces That it Will Continue to Power Volvo Car Group's Global In-Car Parking Service

Parkopedia Announces That it Will Continue to Power Volvo Car Group's Global In-Car Parking Service

LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2016 -- - Parkopedia's data will continue to be used by Volvo Car Group globally; - Markets covered include Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Asia; - Parkopedia offers detailed information on more than 50 million parking spaces in 75 countries. AutoMobility LA 2016 (LA Auto Show & Conne ... Continue reading

Swisslog Announces Major Contract from Leading European Tire Manufacturer, Michelin

Swisslog Announces Major Contract from Leading European Tire Manufacturer, Michelin

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 16, 2016 -- Michelin North America, Inc., a unit of Michelin Group, the worldwide leader in tire innovation and sales, has selected Swisslog Warehouse & Distribution Solutions (WDS) to automate a new distribution center in the U.S. The order value of the automation project amounts to a high doub ... Continue reading

US Tire Market to Grow at CAGR 5% Till 2021: TechSci Research

US Tire Market to Grow at CAGR 5% Till 2021: TechSci Research

NEW YORK, November 16, 2016 -- Increasing sales of vehicles as well as continuously expanding automobile fleet across the country to drive the United States tire market through 2021 According to recently released TechSci Research report, "United States Tire Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2021'’,the country's tire ... Continue reading

Be Prepared for Winter by Doing These 5 Things

Be Prepared for Winter by Doing These 5 Things

get excited about winter! Here's an informative article to help people prep their cars for the winter that I invite you to use name= ... Continue reading

Argus Announces Breakthrough Technology for Automotive Cyber Security

Argus Announces Breakthrough Technology for Automotive Cyber Security

Continued Investment in Research Allows Argus to Drastically Increase the Detection Rate of Cyber Attacks Targeted at Vehicles, While Radically Raising the Confidence in Detection and Significantly Reducing the Number of False Positives Tel-Aviv, Israel – November 16, 2016 – Argus Cyber Security, the world’s larg ... Continue reading

2016 LA AUTO SHOW: Lexus Unveils 2017 Sriracha IS +VIDEO

2016 LA AUTO SHOW: Lexus Unveils 2017 Sriracha IS +VIDEO

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2016 -- To celebrate the launch of the 2017 Lexus IS sports sedan, Lexus created a bolder, spicier customized version of the original: the Lexus Sriracha IS. ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show: All-New 2018 Audi Q5 Makes Its US Debut +VIDEO

2016 LA Auto Show: All-New 2018 Audi Q5 Makes Its US Debut +VIDEO

HERNDON, Va.—With the sporty performance of a sedan and versatility of an SUV, the all-new 2018 Q5, sets a new standard for the luxury SUV segment. Showcasing a full suite of available driver assistance systems and exceptionally competent driving dynamics paired with advanced infotainment features, the best gets bett ... Continue reading

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BENIK READY FOR BATTLE AT SUPERNATS 20

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Soul Red: Mazda Develops New Body Color, Soul Red Crystal, to Symbolize KODO Design

Soul Red: Mazda Develops New Body Color, Soul Red Crystal, to Symbolize KODO Design

--Advanced Version of Soul Red to Be Used from All-New CX-5-- HIROSHIMA, JAPAN, Nov. 15, 2016 Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new body color, Soul Red Crystal, to symbolize its KODO—Soul of Motion design. ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines announces nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore; Fourth new East Coast destination from San Diego in four years

Alaska Airlines announces nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore; Fourth new East Coast destination from San Diego in four years

SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Alaska Airlines announced plans to continue its expansion from the West Coast with new nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport beginning March 15, 2017. ... Continue reading

MAVTV JuniorMotoX Highlight Show - Nov. 19

MAVTV JuniorMotoX Highlight Show - Nov. 19

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special event! Lucas Oil Junior MotoX highlight Show Saturday Nov. 19 5pm & 8pm ET! Lucas Oil Junior MotoX at Guthrie, Oklahoma - Many of the stars of the future will be in the spotlight during this show, which features riders competing fo ... Continue reading

Canadian Winter Tire Use Surging

Canadian Winter Tire Use Surging

Nationally, 68 per cent of drivers now use winter tires. Belief that all-seasons "are good enough" and cost remain the top reasons for not using winter tires TORONTO, Nov. ... Continue reading

After a Stable Summer, Used Commercial Truck Market Weakens

After a Stable Summer, Used Commercial Truck Market Weakens

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 16, 2016 -- According to analysts at NADA Used Car Guide, the used commercial truck market is showing signs of weakness as real world prices are recorded the first month of the fourth quarter. ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission announces stock repurchase program

Allison Transmission announces stock repurchase program

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that its board of directors recently concluded a review of the Company's business plan including product development and capital spending forecasts supporting growth initiatives and other shareholder value enhancing programs. ... Continue reading

Elite Motorsports and Mopar to part ways in 2017

Elite Motorsports and Mopar to part ways in 2017

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact: Rob Geiger (832) 971-9345 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ... Continue reading

Europe Gasoline Supply and Demand, 2005-2025: Trends, Drivers, Challenges and Forecasts of Gasoline Production and Consumption under Current Market Dynamics - Research and Markets

Europe Gasoline Supply and Demand, 2005-2025: Trends, Drivers, Challenges and Forecasts of Gasoline Production and Consumption under Current Market Dynamics - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of Europe Gasoline Supply and Demand, 2005-2025: Trends, Drivers, Challenges and Forecasts of Gasoline Production and Consumption under Current Market Dynamics" report to their offering. Europe Gasoline Outlook report provides detailed analysis ... Continue reading

Fleet Complete and HUB International Form Strategic Partnership

Fleet Complete and HUB International Form Strategic Partnership

TORONTO, November 16, 2016 -- Fleet Complete and Hub International partner to deliver driver dashboard for commercial fleet operators  Fleet Complete®, a global IoT company, specializing in connecting businesses with their fleet vehicles, mobile assets and in-field workers, and Hub International Limited (Hub), a lead ... Continue reading

Gocompare.com: Half of motorists don't understand dashboard warning lights

Gocompare.com: Half of motorists don't understand dashboard warning lights

  16 November 2016 Almost half of motorists don't understand their dashboard warning lights Gocompare.com has created an interactive guide to help motorists brush up on their driving knowledge. Almost half (48%) of drivers don't understand their dashboard warning lights 60% have never read their car's manual Nearly ... Continue reading

INRIX Predicts Thanksgiving Weekend Traffic To Double Around Malls And Airports

INRIX Predicts Thanksgiving Weekend Traffic To Double Around Malls And Airports

KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 16, 2016 -- More than 40 million Americans took to the roads over the course of the Thanksgiving weekend last year.1 With similar gas prices and a growing economy, drivers this year can expect travel times to more than double around major cities during the holiday weekend. ... Continue reading

Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award

Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2016 -- Consumer Guide® Automotive has awarded the Kia Soul one of its coveted Best Buy Awards for 2017 in the Subcompact Car segment, marking the third year in a row the fun-loving box car has received the award. ... Continue reading

News from Ciceley Commercials - Yodel puts safety first with 200 more Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

News from Ciceley Commercials - Yodel puts safety first with 200 more Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

[cid:image007.jpg@01D23FF1.4FBB0310] Date: 16 November 2016 [cid:image008.jpg@01D23FF1.4FBB0310] Yodel puts safety first with 200 more Mercedes-Benz Sprinters Parcel carrier Yodel has received a top-class delivery from Mercedes-Benz, in the shape of its first, lower-emission Euro 6 vans. The 200 Sprinter 314 CDI Long m ... Continue reading

northAmerican® Van Lines Names 2016 Agent of the Year

northAmerican® Van Lines Names 2016 Agent of the Year

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2016 -- North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, recognized Nelson northAmerican of Lake Forest, California as 2016 Agent of the Year at the 2016 northAmerican Van Lines National Convention, held October 24-26 in Austin, Texas. ... Continue reading

Omadi and Whiterail Reviews Join Forces to Increase Revenue for Tow Companies

Omadi and Whiterail Reviews Join Forces to Increase Revenue for Tow Companies

SILICON SLOPES, Utah, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Omadi, Inc., the custom mobile technology leader of towing software, teams up with Whiterail Reviews, the premier provider of online reviews and reputation management for the towing and roadside assistance industry. ... Continue reading

Rideshare Company Fare Begins Driver Enrollment in Corpus Christi, Texas

Rideshare Company Fare Begins Driver Enrollment in Corpus Christi, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Beginning November 15, 2016, drivers in Corpus Christi, TX, can sign up and register to drive with the rideshare company, Fare. ... Continue reading

TRACE And RightShip Partner To Support Anti-Bribery Compliance In The Shipping Industry And Reduce Corruption Risk To Charterers

TRACE And RightShip Partner To Support Anti-Bribery Compliance In The Shipping Industry And Reduce Corruption Risk To Charterers

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 16, 2016 -- TRACE International, the globally recognized anti-bribery organization is pleased to announce a partnership with RightShip, provider of the world's most comprehensive online maritime safety and environmental risk management system, to support anti-bribery compliance in the maritime ind ... Continue reading

WxOps Inc. Announces the First Successful Flight Test of OpsTablet® EFB software, an Integrated Tablet and Mobility Suite Designed for Use by Commercial Airline Pilots, Dispatchers, Cabin Crews and Line Maintenance Personnel

WxOps Inc. Announces the First Successful Flight Test of OpsTablet® EFB software, an Integrated Tablet and Mobility Suite Designed for Use by Commercial Airline Pilots, Dispatchers, Cabin Crews and Line Maintenance Personnel

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 16, 2016 -- Currently undergoing live trials, OpsTablet® and other components of Hawaiian's EFB "e-Flie" program are expected to be operationally approved in mid-2017. ... Continue reading

LIVE Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2016 LA Auto Show 1:50 PM EDT +VIDEO

LIVE Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2016 LA Auto Show 1:50 PM EDT +VIDEO

A special highlight is the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet LOS ANGELES - November 16, 2016: The world premiere of this luxurious dream car will demonstrate why it has come to embody the ultimate in open-air exclusivity. Mercedes-AMG will be presenting a number of premieres, including the first public appearance of the ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show: Audi Introduces All-New 2018 A5 And S5 Sportback Models +VIDEO

2016 LA Auto Show: Audi Introduces All-New 2018 A5 And S5 Sportback Models +VIDEO

Joining the A5 model line, the all-new Audi A5 and S5 Sportback will make their US debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring the distinctive Sportback body style, first introduced on the successful A7 model line, and generous interior space, the five-door coupe is a sporty yet functional choice for customers. ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show: The New Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet - The Ultimate In Open-Air Exclusivity +VIDEO

2016 LA Auto Show: The New Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet - The Ultimate In Open-Air Exclusivity +VIDEO

The first cabriolet from the Mercedes-Maybach brand has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is all set to hit markets in the spring of 2017 – limited to 300 examples and with a net price tag of 300,000 euros. Unique features include nine additional colour concepts for the interior, the trim - optionally w ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show - Unveiling of Sporty Honda Civic Si Prototype Completes 10th Generation Civic Line-up +VIDEO

2016 LA Auto Show - Unveiling of Sporty Honda Civic Si Prototype Completes 10th Generation Civic Line-up +VIDEO

The Honda Civic Si Prototype made its global debut today, giving Honda enthusiasts a good look at the design and performance direction for the 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan, both launching next year. ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils the All-New CX-5 +VIDEO

Mazda Unveils the All-New CX-5 +VIDEO

Mazda Motor Corporation today the all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV on Monday in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Continue reading

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