ABF Freight Driver Earns 3rd Place at 2017 National Truck Driving Championships
FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 17, 2017 -- ArcBestâ„ , a leading logistics company with creative problem solvers who deliver integrated solutions, is pleased to announce that ABF Freight® driver Tony Spero won third place in the tank truck class at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships. ... Continue reading
Armored Vehicles Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
Technavio has published a new report on the global armored vehicles automatic fire extinguishing systems market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2017 -- ChargePoint, Inc., the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, today built on its industry leadership and commitment to EV drivers by expanding its service and support operations with a new office in Scottsdale. ... Continue reading
Congressman Hal Rogers Visits CSRA Facility in Barbourville, KY
BARBOURVILLE, Ky., Aug. 17, 2017 -- CSRA Inc. welcomed Congressman Hal Rogers to CSRA's Barbourville facility this afternoon. ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2017 -- Dana Incorporated ("Dana") today announced that it plans to issue a notice of redemption for the remaining $350 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.375 percent Senior Notes due 2021 at a redemption price equal to 102.688 percent of the principal amount of the notes, pl ... Continue reading
ETAS Metal Roof & Wall Systems Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway
PHILADELPHIA—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with ETAS Metal Roof & Wall Systems (ETAS) to feature ETAS as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, August 18, ... Continue reading
Free Finance and Investment Education Conference for Military Scheduled for September 16
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Military Finance Alliance is sponsoring a free one-day conference to educate members of the military and their families on the unique financial and investment decisions they will face. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Appoints Helsel as Chief Technology Officer
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2017 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Christopher Helsel has been named vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 1, 2017. ... Continue reading
Group Pushing for Enhanced Roadway Safety Expands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just a month after its founding, the Coalition for Future Mobility has announced the addition of new members – the American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA ... Continue reading
JMPR Named Public Relations Agency Of Record For Haynes Manuals, Inc.
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 -- JMPR Public Relations has announced that it has been named public relations agency of record for Haynes Manuals, Inc. Founded in 1960, Haynes is the world's leading publisher of DIY automotive, Powersport, marine and tractor manuals, under the Haynes, Clymer, Chilton, and I& ... Continue reading
Kymeta Takes Mobile Connectivity on the Road to Support First Responders During Total Solar Eclipse
REDMOND, Wash. & GREENVILLE, S.C.—Projected to welcome upwards of 100,000 to 500,000 visitors during the Aug. ... Continue reading
Mesa Natural Gas Solutions Receives Department Of Defense Freedom Award
CASPER, Wyo., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Secretary of Defense James Mattis and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have selected Mesa Natural Gas Solutions, a generator service company founded and led by veterans, as a 2017 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. ... Continue reading
News: NASCAR XFINITY Series Johnsonville 180 Comes to Road America
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES JOHNSONVILLE 180 TAKES OVER ROAD AMERICA - ARCA Series Racing and SCCA Pro Trans-Am Round out the Schedule -. ... Continue reading
RNR Tire Express Named One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies by Inc. Magazine
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Inc. magazine ranked RNR Tire Express (RNR) No. ... Continue reading
Sales of mini excavators in France 2016 hit the highest level since the global financial crisis
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Following several years when both public works and the building sector were severely depressed in France, prospects are at last improving. ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Valarie Long, Executive Vice President of SEIU, joins the growing chorus of labor and business leaders repudiating President Trump after he failed to condemn the violent actions of white supremacists and domestic terrorists in Charlottesville. ... Continue reading
SilverHook sets speed record from Key West to Cuba
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDIA ALERT: SilverHook Sets World Speed Record from Key West to Cuba at 10:01:34am ET Today ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Key West, FL (Thursday, August 17): SilverHook, the 48 foot monoh ... Continue reading
Top 5 Vendors in the Global Commercial Vehicle Wiper System Market from 2017-2021: Technavio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global commercial vehicle wiper system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global commercial vehicle wiper system market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
Top 5 Vendors in the Global Motorcycle Sensors Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global motorcycle sensors market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global motorcycle sensors market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Exhibiting Sponsor at the 2017 Great American Trucking Show
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail GATS 2017 Truck (Photo: Business Wire). GATS 2017 Truck (Photo: Business Wire). Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, will ... Continue reading
Snell Motor Companies Awarded Second Jaguar Franchise In North Texas
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2017 -- Dallas-based Snell Motor Companies was recently awarded the Jaguar Frisco franchise to add to their existing Land Rover Frisco dealership in Frisco, Texas. ... Continue reading
Near Record Gasoline Production
U.S. gasoline production is running near record levels Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Petroleum Status ReportNote: Net production of motor gasoline reflects finished motor gasoline minus fuel ethanol. Gasoline production by U.S. refiners and blenders has run near record levels over the first sev ... Continue reading
2017 Ford Focus RS Review It’s Great on theTrack. How about everyday?
2017 Ford Focus RS It’s great on the track. How about everyday? By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0253) My first experience piloting the very hot, high-performance Ford Focus RS did not start out the way each test drive of a new vehicle usually does. ... Continue reading
Nissan To Show New LEAF During National Drive Electric Week
Less than a week after its global debut, the next-generation Nissan LEAF begins making public appearances at National Drive Electric Week events across the U.S. Consumers in eight cities will get an up-close look at the second-generation LEAF. ... Continue reading
Aftermarket for Motorcycle Full Exhaust Systems Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global aftermarket for motorcycle full exhaust systems from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global aftermarket for motorcycle full exhaust systems from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating, announced today the results of its research on robotics and automation trends, sales, and growth. A3 provides quarterly statistical reports to its members for benchmarking and business intellige ... Continue reading
Automobility LA™ Announces Theme For 2017 Design & Developer Challenge Presented By Microsoft
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2017 -- The LA Auto Show® and AutoMobility LA™ announced today the theme for this year's "Design & Developer Challenge presented by Microsoft," taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday, November 29. ... Continue reading
Chicago Radio Drives Real Results for Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 40 Chicagoland radio stations will simultaneously air a 60-second interview with John Alfirevich, Dealer Operator of Apple Chevrolet and President of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers Association discussing how radio is a strong and proven c ... Continue reading
SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced Lee-Smith, Inc. is leveraging DocStar Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to reduce paper burden, improve customer service, efficiency, security, and ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2017 -- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced program results from long-term customer Cypress Truck Lines Inc., a family-owned and operated flatbed carrier based in Florida. ... Continue reading
SANFORD, Fla.—A new eco-friendly, non-destructive DPF (diesel particulate filter) cleaning machine cleans a DPF in one hour. Lowers cleaning cost, increases uptime. ... Continue reading
Expanded Barcelona Pass is Perfect Way to Discover Spain's Second City
BARCELONA, Spain, August 17, 2017 -- With nine new experiences introduced this month [August 2017], the newly-expanded Barcelona Pass is the perfect way to discover Spain's second city. An all-in-one city card which enables visitors to save money and time on their sightseeing in the Catalan capital, the Barcelona Pass ... Continue reading
HANSUN Showcases Window Regulator Availability at APPEX
ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 -- HANSUN, a leading manufacturer of window regulators, showcases window regulator accessibility for passenger and commercial vehicle applications in America, Europe, and Asia markets at AAPEX 2017. ... Continue reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 17, 2017 -- On Tuesday, August 15, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® presented Arkansas Children's with a $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award. ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2017 -- On Tuesday, August 15, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® presented University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) with a $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award. ... Continue reading
Marine Pumps Manufacturers Offer Advanced Aftersales Services to Strengthen Competitive Advantage
LONDON, Aug. 17, 2017 -- Growth in the global marine pumps market continues to pick up pace, driven by strict marine emission standards and a focus on energy-efficient, high-performance, advanced marine pumps that can operate in challenging conditions. ... Continue reading
Mark Your Calendars, Michelin Guide Season is Almost Here
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug, 16, 2017 -- Michelin has announced the release dates for the newest editions of its annual restaurant selections. Full listings for the new restaurant selections will be published on www.michelinmedia.com according to the schedule included below. ... Continue reading
Montréal Launches Its New Version of Mobile Pay Parking App Powered by Passport
P$ Mobile Service app has an updated user interface MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2017 -- Stationnement de Montréal is capitalizing on the early success of its mobile parking application by launching a new version of the app in an effort to optimize the user experience. ... Continue reading
Motor State Distributing Adds Zycoat to Product Line
Motor State Distributing has added Zycoat and its line of ZyBar thermal insulation products formulated for the automotive aftermarket. After a Purdue University performance evaluation, ZyBar was found to reduce radiant heat by over 90%, making this a must for automotive enthusiasts looking to increase horsepower as wel ... Continue reading
Motus Launches Driver Safety Solutions to Safeguard the Growing Mobile Workforce
BOSTON—Motus, the premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform, today announced the launch of Motus Driver Safety Solutions, helping organizations better protect the safety of the growing mobile workforce. By seamlessly integrating a comprehensive suite of safety solutions into the Motus mobile enterprise pl ... Continue reading
[cid:image001.jpg@01D3175D.7047AFE0] Date: 17 August 2017 [Antos 1824 - West Mercia Sections (3)] West Mercia Sections opens its doors to two eye-catching new Mercedes-Benz Antos More than 40 years after it began trading, cold formed steel manufacturer West Mercia Sections has commissioned its first new trucks - and bo ... Continue reading
Norfolk Southern encourages eclipse viewers to be careful around railroad tracks
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 17, 2017 -- As skygazers prepare for the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. since 1979, Norfolk Southern is encouraging viewers to stay away from railroad tracks. ... Continue reading
ofo - World's Largest, Station-free Bike-sharing Company - Launches In U.S.
ofo is implementing its station-free bike-sharing platform in Seattle SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2017 -- ofo, the world's leading station-free bike-sharing company, announced its North American launch today, with Seattle as its first official city. The global bike-sharing company, valued at over $2 billion, offers riders a c ... Continue reading
PPG Opens Automotive Refinish Training Center in Argentina
SUMARÉ, Brazil—PPG today announced it has opened a new 300-square-meter training center for automotive refinish professionals in Pillar, Argentina. The company expects to train more than 300 refinish technicians at the state-of-the-art facility annually, with 100 professionals receiving training through the end of 2 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO—Prime Property and Casualty Insurance Inc. (“PPCI”) has announced its debut into the New Jersey commercial auto market as an admitted carrier specializing in insurance solutions for distressed and substandard risks. With PPCI, producers now have an insurance carrier to write their most difficult commercia ... Continue reading
Princess Cruises Ships Present Unique Viewing For Great American Eclipse on August 21
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 -- For the first time in 99 years, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over the continental United States on August 21, and Princess Cruises guests sailing on six cruise ships in Alaska will be invited to special viewing parties as part of the cruise line's exclusive Stargazing wit ... Continue reading
The Jeremy West Hollywood Opens as Newest Hotel on the Strip
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Situated on the corner of La Cienega Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, The Jeremy West Hollywood today announces it is open and welcoming guests as of August 11, 2017. ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Vehicle purchasing by women in North America is rapidly increasing. ... Continue reading
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers can save $10,000 off the price of a 2017 all-electric Nissan LEAF – simply by showing their electric bill and a copy of the official program flyer to a participating Nissan dealership. ... Continue reading
Road Scholar Learning Adventures Bring History To Life With These Five Must See Museums
BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Museums have transformed in recent years from being places to view paintings and sculptures to innovative spaces where history, architecture and technology merge to create a brand new way for the public to experience the world—past present and future. ... Continue reading
Audi R8 V10 plus Spyder Makes U.S. Debut at The Quail During Monterey Car Week
• The brand’s best in track-tested performance vehicles on display at the premiere automotive event • First U.S. appearance of the open-top performance sports car • Audi will also showcase the all-new Audi RS 5, the Audi Sport quattro S1“Pikes Peak” and the R8 LMS GT3 and GT4 racecars PEBBLE BEACH, CA - Aug ... Continue reading
Spearheading A New Class: The New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO
With the presentation of the new T-Roc in six days’ time, Volkswagen will be introducing a new model that is set to make waves in the compact SUV class: the all-new crossover model boasts crisp proportions, a progressive design and a wealth of innovations. In urban traffic or on long trips, the new T-Roc combines the ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Major changes to chassis and powertrain keep Honda’s ever-popular CR-V compact crossover at the head of the class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Compact crossovers are hot items at all levels in the automotive marketplace, from entry to luxury. Honda is positioned well to fight the competition, with its all-ne ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE(s) REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SANTA FE(s) VEHICLE Insistent on being the most versatile mid-size crossover on the market, the Hyundai Santa Fe underwent another sharp redesign for 2017 for both its five- and seven-passenger models. A fresh new exterior face, standa ... Continue reading
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