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Mazda Taking Pre-Orders for New CX-8 Three-Row Crossover SUV in Japan

Mazda Taking Pre-Orders for New CX-8 Three-Row Crossover SUV in Japan

- New SUV flagship for Japan offers customers a new lifestyle choice, sales start in December - HIROSHIMA, Japan, Sep, 14 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation started taking orders for its new three-row crossover SUV, Mazda CX-8, at dealerships throughout Japan today with sales to start on December 14. Manuf ... Continue reading

McLaren and Honda to Conclude F1 Partnership

McLaren and Honda to Conclude F1 Partnership

"It is unfortunate that we must part ways with McLaren before fulfilling our ambitions, however, we made the decision with a belief that this is the best course of action for each other's future. On behalf of Honda, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to fans who have been very supportive of the team as well a ... Continue reading

Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Scuderia Toro Rosso

Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Scuderia Toro Rosso

Everyone in our team is very much looking forward to working with Honda. Ever since its founder Soichiro Honda entered his motorcycles in events, racing has always been a central part of the company's ethos. It's a very exciting challenge and I hope that both parties will gain a great deal from it as we develop togethe ... Continue reading

Johnson, Pritchett lead DSR to open Countdown playoff near Charlotte

Johnson, Pritchett lead DSR to open Countdown playoff near Charlotte

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Johnson, Pritchett lead DSR on opening day of qualifying near Charlotte to start NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoff in Mello Yello Series CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2017) - Leah Pritchett and the Papa John's Pizza/FireAde Top Fuel dr ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Pledges $300,000 To The American Red Cross To Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Kia Motors Pledges $300,000 To The American Red Cross To Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) pledged up to $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in recent weeks. ... Continue reading

Mister Car Wash Acquires Seven Express Locations in Alabama

Mister Car Wash Acquires Seven Express Locations in Alabama

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Mister Car Wash has expanded its presence in Alabama with the acquisition of Car Wash Express, consisting of seven express locations in the greater Huntsville market. ... Continue reading

New Flyer of America Breaks Ground, Announces Vehicle Innovation Center in Alabama

New Flyer of America Breaks Ground, Announces Vehicle Innovation Center in Alabama

$25 million expansion delivers on Company's commitment to U.S. infrastructure, innovation and jobs ST. CLOUD, MN, Sept. ... Continue reading

Transport Canada issues another fine for non-respect of the speed restriction in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Transport Canada issues another fine for non-respect of the speed restriction in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

OTTAWA, Sept. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - On August 11, 2017, Transport Canada took action to help ensure navigational safety and to protect the marine environment, due to the increased presence of whales in the area, by implementing a temporary mandatory slow down of vessels 20 metres or more to a maximum of 10 knots. ... Continue reading

Union Pacific Redesigns Marketing & Sales Organization to Align with Evolving Customer Needs

Union Pacific Redesigns Marketing & Sales Organization to Align with Evolving Customer Needs

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Union Pacific today announced it is redesigning its Marketing & Sales organization to align with evolving customer needs. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Names Kyung Soo Lee President And CEO

Hyundai Motor America Names Kyung Soo Lee President And CEO

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Kyung Soo (Kenny) Lee, one of the most respected leaders in Hyundai's global operation, has been named president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: One Hundredth Birthday For Benjamin Franklin Parkway Kicks Off

ROAD TRIP: One Hundredth Birthday For Benjamin Franklin Parkway Kicks Off

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2017 -- On Thursday, September 14, Cai Guo-Qiang's Fireflies marked the start of Parkway 100, the centennial of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ... Continue reading

An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

I have always been for an all-the-above approach to this nation's energy policy, but that doesn't mean we need to jam a square peg in a round hole. Solar, wind, electric and natural gas all have their place, but it must be in accordance with an appropriate application. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 16 2017)

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 16 2017)

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a team of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car r ... Continue reading

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