SoftBank and Honda to Begin Joint Research on Connected Car Technologies
SoftBank and Honda to Begin Joint Research on Connected Car Technologiesthat Utilize 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G) TOKYO, Nov, 16 2017 - SoftBank Corp. a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that SoftBank and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a wholly owned R&D subsidiary ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A leading transportation infrastructure group criticized the House tax bill passed today for failing to address the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund in 2021 and the "$1,000 per year 'hidden tax' borne by every American household due to ever increasing tra ... Continue reading
MONROVIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) released a report prepared by Beacon Economics, a leading economic research and forecasting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, detailing the economic benefits resulting from the upco ... Continue reading
Ford Names John Veihmeyer to Board of Directors
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is announcing today the election of John Veihmeyer to the company’s board of directors. His appointment is effective December 1. ... Continue reading
Get ready for 2018: Ritchie Bros. selling 250+ cranes before end of the year
Highlighted by an auction in Eagan, MN on Dec. 5, Ritchie Bros. ... Continue reading
@GoParks & @Subaru_usa Show Love for National Parks with Share the Love Event
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- People across the country will have the opportunity to support their more than 400 national parks whenever they buy or lease a new Subaru vehicle, thanks to a partnership between the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, and Sub ... Continue reading
Investing in clean energy technology to create jobs and help the environment
MP Wilkinson announces $2.4 million investment in clean ocean technology to provide sustainable power solutions VICTORIA, Nov. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadians will benefit from an investment of more than $2.4 million at the University of Victoria (UVic) to develop alternative, clean energy. ... Continue reading
NASA Selects Instrument for Future International Mission to Martian Moons
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a science instrument for an upcoming Japan-led sample return mission to the moons of Mars planned for launch in 2024. ... Continue reading
November Used Commercial Truck Auction Volume Takes Big Drop
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 16, 2017 -- Commercial truck analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note in their November 2017 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update that October's commercial truck wholesale auction market experienced a significant drop in volume, but that prices were nearly identical to September on avera ... Continue reading
Terrafugia Acquired by Volvo Owner Geely: See their Flying Car on Nov 15 -16 in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, California, November 16, 2017 -- This week flying car start up Terrafugia was acquired by Chinese automotive group Geely. Founded in 2006, the company was one of the first to focus on flying cars and the acquisition now provides the company access to global markets. ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recall Summary Name of Product: Arctic Cat ROVs with winches Hazard: The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. ... Continue reading
Awarded Two 2017 Automotive Communications Awards
Marx Group was awarded two Automotive Communications Awards at the 2017 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The first award, in the business-to-business category was for Best Website - Analytics showing success of new website, for its own website, marxgrp.com. ... Continue reading
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales with 5,381 units sold, proving consumers are gravitating toward the brand's quality and reliability. Double-digit gains for Kia's Sportage helped power the brand's sales. ... Continue reading
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Version Price Starts at $33,400
For longer trips, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid can utilize its hyper-efficient 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine to generate electricity and, under certain conditions, to act as a direct power source. The Clarity Plug-in received an overall EPA driving range rating of 340 miles. The vehicle's electromotive power ... Continue reading
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Hopefuls join Toyota’s Team of Inspiring Athletes
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2017— Imagine a world where mobility is no guarantee. ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2017 -- DesignCon 2018, the nation's premier conference for chip, board and systems design engineers, today announced three new keynote presentations covering NASA's New Horizons mission, the safety of autonomous vehicles and expert predictions of future challenges within engineering. ... Continue reading
PUNE, India, November 16, 2017 -- Heated Windshield market report outlines the evolution of Heated Windshield market by type and applications and identifies and assesses the best performing vendors in the market to 2022.Heated Windshield Industry report analyses the current market trends, drivers and inhibitors impacti ... Continue reading
2018 Stinger fastback sport sedan the highest-performance production vehicle in the company's history will be offered in five trim levels – Stinger, Stinger Premium, GT, GT1, and GT2. ... Continue reading
Amtrak Sets Ridership, Revenue and Earnings Records Solid results delivered in 2017
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amtrak posted record ridership, revenue and earnings for its Fiscal Year, which ended Sept. ... Continue reading
Workhorse Announces First Manned Flight of SureFly™ Electric Hybrid Octocopter
CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2017 -- Workhorse Group Inc. , an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to the commercial electric transportation sector, today announced it will conduct the first manned flight of its SureFly™ personal hybrid octocopter on January 8 in Las Vega ... Continue reading
Vincentric Announces 2017 Best CPO Value in America™ Awards
Ford, Lincoln, Toyota, and Audi earning the prestigious brand value awards. The Ford brand awards were earned in the Trucks, SUV/Crossovers, and Vans categories while Lincoln earned the Luxury SUV/Crossovers category. ... Continue reading
Automakers Approve E15 in Nearly 90% of New 2018 Vehicles
According to an analysis conducted by Renewable Fuels Association, nearly 90 percent of new 2018 model year (MY) vehicles are explicitly approved by the manufacturer to use 15 percent ethanol blends (E15), according to the results of an annual analysis of warranty statements and owner’s manuals conducted by the Renew ... Continue reading
Client Command Automotive Marketing Company Wins Award
"We are so honored to win one of the first-ever Acceleration Awards and believe strongly in the panel's commitment to selecting products that help rapidly increase dealership profitability," said Jonathan Lucenay, CEO of Client Command. "We strive to give dealerships solutions that increase profitability from the momen ... Continue reading
Re-engineered, Refined Mazda6 to Debut at 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show
HIROSHIMA, Japan - November 16, 2017: Mazda Motor Corporation announced today it will unveil a thoroughly re-engineered and refined Mazda6 sedan (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Nov. ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog Warns DMV Adopted GM Robot Car Rule Language Exceeds Its Authority
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Language adopted from a General Motors suggestion by the California Department of Motor Vehicles in its revised proposed autonomous vehicle regulations would "let robot carmakers railroad consumers" into being liable for car crashes when the robot driver f ... Continue reading
SEAT Displays Leon Cristobal at The Smart City Expo, Safest Car In Its History +VIDEO
SEAT is exhibiting four major developments in mobility of the future in smart cities at the seventh edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress. All the initiatives are framed in the guidelines of the Barcelona city council’s Urban Mobility Plan, which seeks mobility that is safe, efficient, sustainable and equitab ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro: Redefining The Limits Of Performance
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is an extraordinary track-only evolution of the most extreme Aston Martin in history. Developed in parallel with the road car, but freed from the constraints and considerations of road use, the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is the ultimate expression of performance. ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Unveils New Innovative Transport Solution to Drive Safety and Productivity +VIDEO
The self-driving truck, driving autonomously from one hub to another, is part of a development project exploring how automation can contribute to increased productivity, enhanced safety and lower environmental impact. It has for the first time been demonstrated to a broader audience in conjunction with the Volvo Group ... Continue reading
Nearly 51 Million Americans to Travel This Thanksgiving, Highest Volume in a Dozen Years
AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 3.3 percent increase over last year. ... Continue reading
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