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Hitachi Begins Proof of Concept Tests of "EMIEW3" Humanoid Robot at Haneda Airport

Hitachi Begins Proof of Concept Tests of "EMIEW3" Humanoid Robot at Haneda Airport

TOKYO, Sep, 02 2016 - Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. announced today that on September 2, they will begin Proof of Concept (PoC) tests of passenger services using the "EMIEW3" humanoid robot, which was developed by Hitachi. The tests will be conducted at Haneda Airport Passenger Terminal 2 (Domest ... Continue reading

Bekins Northwest Honored as Agency Development's 'Bekins Agent of the Month'

Bekins Northwest Honored as Agency Development's 'Bekins Agent of the Month'

SEATTLE, Sept. 2, 2016 -- For the month of August 2016, Bekins Northwest was selected by the Agency Development program as the Bekins Agent of the Month. Everyone at Bekins Northwest is extremely proud to hear this news. We have worked tirelessly to make sure our customers get the best moving services available to the ... Continue reading

Butlers Collision kicks Off NABC Fall Schedule of First Responder Events

Butlers Collision kicks Off NABC Fall Schedule of First Responder Events

[cid:image001.png@01D204C5.9BCC94B0] Media contact: Kim Kimbriel - 520-548-2000 Kim@KimbrielMarketing.com<mailto:Kim@KimbrielMarketing.com> First Responder Extrication Demo at Butler's Collision Kicks off NABC Lineup of Fall Training Events OAK CREEK, WI (September 1, 2016) -- Over 25 Detroit-area first responders smas ... Continue reading

China Yuchai Supplied over 700 Engines to Bus Market in Thailand

China Yuchai Supplied over 700 Engines to Bus Market in Thailand

SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2016 -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced today that it had, from Janu ... Continue reading

DRIVIN DealerSelect Program Matches Vehicles to Dealers

DRIVIN DealerSelect Program Matches Vehicles to Dealers

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2016 -- DRIVIN, a premier service for automotive dealers that utilizes data to help sell, source, acquire and deliver quality used vehicles for its dealer partners, is changing dealers' used car sourcing strategies by offering DealerSelect, an exclusive program that offers custom vehicle recommendatio ... Continue reading

Europe Fleet Management 2016-2020 - The Installed Base of FM Systems to Reach 10.6 Million Units by 2020 - Research and Markets

Europe Fleet Management 2016-2020 - The Installed Base of FM Systems to Reach 10.6 Million Units by 2020 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fleet Management in Europe - 11th Edition" report to their offering. The author forecasts that the number of fleet management systems in active use is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 14.9 percent from 5.3 million units at the end of 2015 to 10.6 million b ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2, 2016 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of September 2, 2016, include: Sterling Stamping celebration, August sales, Ram Night special-edition and Enders to drive supercharged Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. ... Continue reading

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Indiana

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Location in Indiana

CHICAGO, IL, Sept. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group" or "Boyd") today announced the September 1, 2016 opening of a new collision repair center in La Porte, Indiana. La Porte is about 70 miles southeast of Chicago with the center located between the company's repair centers at Elkhart and Valparaiso ... Continue reading

Germany Automotive Components Market - By Vehicle Type, By Demand Category, By Component Type, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2011-2021 - Research and Markets

Germany Automotive Components Market - By Vehicle Type, By Demand Category, By Component Type, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2011-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Germany Automotive Components Market By Vehicle Type, By Demand Category, By Component Type, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021" report to their offering. The automotive components market in Germany is forecast to generate revenues of USD58 ... Continue reading

Joint Venture Established for the Automotive Inverter Business

Joint Venture Established for the Automotive Inverter Business

TOKYO—TDK Corporation (“TDK”, TOKYO:6762, Representative Director and President: Shigenao Ishiguro) and Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”, TOKYO:6502, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Satoshi Tsunakawa) have agreed to establish a joint venture (“JV”), TDK Automotive Technologies Corporati ... Continue reading

Last Barrage Of Stories For DuQuoin IL State Fair Race Weekend

Last Barrage Of Stories For DuQuoin IL State Fair Race Weekend

I have attached three press releases, one each for the classes racing this weekend at the DuQuoin IL State Fair. They are written by Jay Hardin, our historian. USAC Silver Crown will be racing tomorrow night under the lights, ARCA will be racing under the lights Sunday night, and the UMP Modifieds will race both days w ... Continue reading

News from Euro Commercials - Mercedes-Benz Dealer Euro Commercials enlists for Ride to the Somme duty

News from Euro Commercials - Mercedes-Benz Dealer Euro Commercials enlists for Ride to the Somme duty

[cid:image001.jpg@01D204FF.E702D5E0] Date: 2 September 2016 [Euro - Ride to the Somme (2)] Ready for the 'off': Cyclist Clive Hamilton in a 'uniform' specially designed for Ride to the Somme is pictured at Euro Commercials' Cardiff headquarters with, from left, Euro Truck Sales Manager Nathan Black, Event Organiser And ... Continue reading

PEAK® Antifreeze & Coolant, BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid Announce Multi-Year NHRA Commitment

PEAK® Antifreeze & Coolant, BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid Announce Multi-Year NHRA Commitment

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 2016 -- If you know cars and know racing, chances are you are a NHRA fan. Old World Industries, LLC – the makers of PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant and BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment, knows cars too and today committed to further supporting NHRA racing, inking a multi-year deal to be "Off ... Continue reading

PetroChoice Acquires the Lubricant Division of Rex Oil Company

PetroChoice Acquires the Lubricant Division of Rex Oil Company

FT. WASHINGTON, Pa., Sept. 2, 2016 -- PetroChoice is pleased to announce the acquisition of the lubricant division of Rex Oil Company in Thomasville, North Carolina, solidifying its footprint in Central North Carolina. "At PetroChoice, we take pride in offering our customers unparalleled sales, service and distributio ... Continue reading

Shakedown at the Summit ProLine Outlaw Pro Mod Purse Soars to $40,000 to Win, $66,600 Guaranteed

Shakedown at the Summit ProLine Outlaw Pro Mod Purse Soars to $40,000 to Win, $66,600 Guaranteed

For Immediate Release Shakedown at the Summit ProLine Outlaw Pro Mod Purse Soars to $40,000 to Win, $66,600 Guaranteed In an unprecedented and unbelievable move, Summit Motorsports Park president Bill Bader, Jr. has announced a burly bump in pay for ProLine Outlaw Pro Mod drivers competing in the Summit Racing Equipmen ... Continue reading

The Ultimate LLS 30160 Fuel Level Sensor by Omnicomm Hits the Global Market

The Ultimate LLS 30160 Fuel Level Sensor by Omnicomm Hits the Global Market

MOSCOW, September 2, 2016 -- Having successfully tested the LLS 30160 fuel level sensor on the home market, Omnicomm is officially launching it worldwide. The product was designed to meet the transport telematics market's growing need for upgraded reliability and enhanced data accuracy. And a range of novelty design as ... Continue reading

USB Car Charger Market to Grow at 4% CAGR to 2020

USB Car Charger Market to Grow at 4% CAGR to 2020

PUNE, India, September 2, 2016 -- The global USB car charger market 2016-2020 research says availability of products with equal charging through multiple slots will be a key trend for market growth. The products that are already present in the market with two slots on the same charger are currently not able to charge t ... Continue reading

We have the Canadian Superbike Pro Rookie of the Year!

We have the Canadian Superbike Pro Rookie of the Year!

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Embraer Signs Sales Agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines for up to Five E190s

Embraer Signs Sales Agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines for up to Five E190s

SHANGHAI, Sept. 2, 2016 -- Embraer announced today that it has signed an agreement for up to five E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, including two firm orders and three purchase rights. The firm order will be included in Embraer's 2016 third-quarter backlog. The contract has an estimated value of USD 249 million at ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Gesture Recognition System Market Growth

Global Automotive Gesture Recognition System Market Growth

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Gesture Recognition System Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The global automotive gesture recognition system market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 55.44% during the period 2016-2020. The report covers the present scenario an ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Canada Bids Farewell to Summer on a High Note

Mercedes-Benz Canada Bids Farewell to Summer on a High Note

TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network announced another record-breaking month, with a total of 4,001 units delivered in August. Mercedes-Benz Canada's best-ever August saw a month-over-month increase of 7.3%, or 273 additional units sold. Total year-to-date sales now stand ... Continue reading

Milestone 750,000th Kia vehicle sold in Canada

Milestone 750,000th Kia vehicle sold in Canada

Kia Canada experiencing rapid growth to achieve 750,000th vehicle sale MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 2, 2016- It may not seem like long ago that Kia began selling vehicles in Canada. This past July, in our 17th year of business in Canada, the company has already sold a commendable 750,000 vehicles. In celebration of the 750,0 ... Continue reading

Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks

Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2016 - The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a petition that sought to rescind the current 30-minute rest break required under Hours of Service rules instituted in 2013. "The ... Continue reading

Ford Mentors Students from College Race Teams and Offers Opportunities for Real-World Testing

Ford Mentors Students from College Race Teams and Offers Opportunities for Real-World Testing

DEARBORN, Mich.—For months, college engineering students with a passion for motorsports breathe, eat and live race car aerodynamics – tuning, testing and tweaking their cars to ensure their team has the lightest, fastest machine on the track. Since 2004, hundreds of students on Ford-sponsored teams in Formula SAE, ... Continue reading

2016 Scion (Toyota) iA Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Scion (Toyota) iA Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Great value in its class Timing is everything! No more than fifteen minutes before I took delivery of this week's Scion iA test car, I read the news of Scion's phaseout at the end of the 2016 model year. Was I about to report on a car that would soon be unavailable? No. The plan is ... Continue reading

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