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Friday, August 17, 2018

The Auto Channel Enjoy The Drive: Great Drives - End Of The Road Alaska

The Auto Channel Enjoy The Drive: Great Drives - End Of The Road Alaska

In the hope to counter the myriad End Of Driving autonomous vehicle propaganda, The Auto Channel management has decided to republish and spotlight these evergreen Great Drive articles which can stimulate the daydreams of experienced drivers and awaken the appetites of those modern youngsters who have never experienced ... Continue reading

Toyota Partners With Contra Costa College To Launch Automotive Technician Training Program

Toyota Partners With Contra Costa College To Launch Automotive Technician Training Program

Toyota and Contra Costa College Launch Leading T-TEN Training Program Partnership to offer new path into the workplace and address skills shortage ... Continue reading

Canada and Quebec support the move to electric public transport in the Laval region

Canada and Quebec support the move to electric public transport in the Laval region

LAVAL, QC, Aug. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that investing in electric public transport is crucial to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities. ... Continue reading

Action Begins at 81st National Truck Driving Championships

Action Begins at 81st National Truck Driving Championships

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2018 -- Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA's Safety Management Council kicked off the driving portion of competition at the 81st annual National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. ... Continue reading

One Of The World's Most Expensive Cars Coming To Historic Fest

One Of The World's Most Expensive Cars Coming To Historic Fest

Hot happenings and all your insider fan news Buy Tickets Here Your Lime Rock Park Fan News Volume 1, Issue 21 World's Most Expensive Car In 2010 Featured At Historic Fest Owner Peter Mullin is our Honored Guest & Collector! This Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic was described as "the world's most expensive car" in 2010 ... Continue reading

Subaru Of America Announces Pricing On All-New 2019 Forester Models

Subaru Of America Announces Pricing On All-New 2019 Forester Models

CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 16, 2018 -- Roomiest, most capable Forester to date Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology Available new segment-exclusive DriverFocus safety technology New Sport model with unique exterior and interior Active Torque Vectoring standard Apple CarPlay™, Android™ Auto and SiriusXM® All-Access ... Continue reading

Americans Support Autonomous Vehicles to Help Seniors, People with Disabilities

Americans Support Autonomous Vehicles to Help Seniors, People with Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2018 -- New research shows that a majority of Americans support the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve the independence of seniors and individuals with disabilities. ... Continue reading

Caliber Collision and Allstate Donate Car at Hot August Nights

Caliber Collision and Allstate Donate Car at Hot August Nights

Of the thousands of cars at Hot August Nights this year, the most valuable one might be newly restored 2013 Toyota Camry. But to Erika Macias, a Reno single mother and cancer survivor, it is an invaluable, life-changing gift of transportation. ... Continue reading

Driving Makes A Comeback: Antique Autos" Ride Returns to Kings Island in 2019

Driving Makes A Comeback: Antique Autos" Ride Returns to Kings Island in 2019

MASON, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2018 -- Kings Island's most beloved attraction, the antique cars ride, is returning to the park in spring 2019. ... Continue reading

Meet the New Auburn Cord Museum Director at Cars & Coffee

Meet the New Auburn Cord Museum Director at Cars & Coffee

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 08/16/2018 sponsored by RM Auctions, is Saturday, August 18 in the Education & Exhibit Plaza at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, 1600 Wayne Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The plaza is a great spot to show off your favorite car, see other automobiles, and s ... Continue reading

National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for 2019 Board of Directors

National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for 2019 Board of Directors

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is, September 1. ... Continue reading

Electric Motors for Drones and Electric Vehicles - Global Markets and Technologies Through 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Electric Motors for Drones and Electric Vehicles - Global Markets and Technologies Through 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Motors for Drones and Electric Vehicles: Global Markets and Technologies Through 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report covers the global market for electric motors for drones and electric vehicles, including regional analysis of North America, Latin America, ... Continue reading

Republic Services® Expands Natural Gas-Powered Fleet Serving Greater Denver Area

Republic Services® Expands Natural Gas-Powered Fleet Serving Greater Denver Area

DENVER, Aug. 17, 2018 -- Republic Services® announced today the addition of 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers throughout the greater Denver area. ... Continue reading

Toyota Joins the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

Toyota Joins the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

VIENNA, Va.--The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce Toyota Motor North America has joined the organization’s Board of Directors. Toyota’s continuous improvement philosophy drives its investment of $1.0M per hour on research and development for advancements in all areas of engineer ... Continue reading

Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus of North America's Top 4 Class 6-8 Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR, Navistar - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus of North America's Top 4 Class 6-8 Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR, Navistar - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus - 2018-2023 - North America's Top 4 Class 6-8 Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR, Navistar" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. North America has traditionally been one of the biggest markets globally for medium and heavy duty trucks, clas ... Continue reading

Global Car Washing Services Strategic Business Report 2018 - Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance is a Major Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Car Washing Services Strategic Business Report 2018 - Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance is a Major Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Car Washing Services - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. ... Continue reading

Global Power Sports Market (ATV, SSV, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles & PWC) Analysis & Outlook 2018-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Power Sports Market (ATV, SSV, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles & PWC) Analysis & Outlook 2018-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Power Sports Market (ATV, SSV, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles & PWC): Industry Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report Global Power Sports Market (ATV, SSV, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles & PWC): Industry Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022) offers an in- ... Continue reading

Hybrid Vehicles - Worldwide Market Review 2017-2018 and Forecast to 2026: Market to Reach $243.2 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Hybrid Vehicles - Worldwide Market Review 2017-2018 and Forecast to 2026: Market to Reach $243.2 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Hybrid Vehicle - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, the Global Hybrid Vehicle market accounted for $68.03 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $243.2 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast perio ... Continue reading

Shelby American to Launch Reimagined Shelby GT for 2019 Model Year During Woodward Dream Cruise

Shelby American to Launch Reimagined Shelby GT for 2019 Model Year During Woodward Dream Cruise

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail 2019 Shelby GT (Photo: Business Wire) 2019 Shelby GT (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LAS VEGAS--The iconic Shelby GT, one of the most important cars in Shelby American’s history, has returned for the 2019 model year. Executiv ... Continue reading

Tesla Model 3 Inverter with SiC Power Module from STMicroelectronics - 2018 Complete Teardown Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tesla Model 3 Inverter with SiC Power Module from STMicroelectronics - 2018 Complete Teardown Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Tesla Model 3 Inverter with SiC Power Module from STMicroelectronics Complete Teardown Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Pushed by aggressive legislation, CO reduction is one of the key challenges in the 21st century. ... Continue reading

All-New BMW 3 Series Sedan Gets Tested at the Green Hell

All-New BMW 3 Series Sedan Gets Tested at the Green Hell

The next generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan just completed the crucial final stages of suspension and chassis development prior to the start of production. ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang’s Cobra Jet - “Feel It In Your Spine”

Ford Mustang’s Cobra Jet - “Feel It In Your Spine”

Roared doesn't live up to the actual thunder emitting from the 5.2-liter engine that powers this track eater that can lap up a quarter mile in a mere mid-8 seconds range. With media members standing around with hands over ears, it blasted out a noise that should come close to the decibel level of a jet plane engine at ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Preview - Next Gen Of America's Favorite Sedan By Steve Purdy

Car Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Preview - Next Gen Of America's Favorite Sedan By Steve Purdy

Toyota hosted a gaggle of journalists in Oregon this week to get the story first hand from executives and engineers, have a look at, and a first drive in, the newest iteration of the ubiquitous Camry. ... Continue reading

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