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AAPEXedu 2017 to Address Impact of New Technologies on Automotive Aftermarket Businesses

AAPEXedu 2017 to Address Impact of New Technologies on Automotive Aftermarket Businesses

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail More than 50 sessions will be offered in the AAPEXedu 2017 program during AAPEX in Las Vegas. (Photo: Business Wire) More than 50 sessions will be offered in the AAPEXedu 2017 program during AAPEX in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading

Automotive Braking Systems Market 2017 - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Automotive Braking Systems Market 2017 - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Braking Systems - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global automotive original equipment (OE) foundation and electronic braking sector and assesses major suppliers, top markets, ... Continue reading

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of starter motors, alternators, plugs and ignitions and assesses major suppliers, top markets, technology ... Continue reading

Delphi Product & Service Solutions to Unveil New Digital Customer Experiences at AAPEX 2017

Delphi Product & Service Solutions to Unveil New Digital Customer Experiences at AAPEX 2017

TROY, Mich., Oct. 20, 2017 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions will introduce new digital customer experiences and product support resources for the aftermarket at AAPEX 2017 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev., from Oct.31 - Nov. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Instrument Cluster Market 2017-2021 with Continental, Bosch, Stoneridge & Delphi Automotive Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Instrument Cluster Market 2017-2021 with Continental, Bosch, Stoneridge & Delphi Automotive Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Instrument Cluster Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global commercial vehicle instrument cluster market to grow at a CAGR of 2.65% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle OE Batteries Market 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle OE Batteries Market 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle OE Batteries Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Updated in the last quarter, this report has been extracted from motor industry information and intelligence platform QUBE and provides a comprehensive overview of the global electric veh ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Market 2017-2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Market 2017-2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle OE Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Updated in the last quarter, this report has been extracted from motor industry information and intelligence platform QUBE and provides a comprehensive overview ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle OE Shock Absorbers Market 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle OE Shock Absorbers Market 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle OE Shock Absorbers Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE shock absorber sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Steering Market 2017-2032 - Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Steering Market 2017-2032 - Major Suppliers, Top 14 Markets, Technology Trends and Forecasts - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle Steering Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE steering systems sector, major suppliers, top 14 markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Transmissions and Clutches Market Report 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Transmissions and Clutches Market Report 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle Transmissions and Clutches Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE transmissions and clutches sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market to 2032 - Market Size Data for the World's Top 14 Markets - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market to 2032 - Market Size Data for the World's Top 14 Markets - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle Turbochargers Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE turbos sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. ... Continue reading

Global Light Vehicle Wiring Market Report 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

Global Light Vehicle Wiring Market Report 2017 - Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Light Vehicle Wiring Market - Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global OE automotive electrical wiring (EDS) sector, major suppliers of wiring systems, top markets, technology trends and market size forec ... Continue reading

Porsche Design and Huawei Introduce the Ultimate in Luxury and Functional Design with Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10

Porsche Design and Huawei Introduce the Ultimate in Luxury and Functional Design with Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10

LONDON, October 20, 2017 -- Stunning new device combines sophisticated aesthetics and high performance, powered by artificial intelligence  Porsche Design extends its prestigious partnership with technology innovator Huawei to introduce the highly anticipated Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10.      (Logo: http://mma.p ... Continue reading

Rear Spoiler (ABS, Carbon Fibre, Fibre Glass, Sheet Metal) Market 2017 - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

Rear Spoiler (ABS, Carbon Fibre, Fibre Glass, Sheet Metal) Market 2017 - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Rear Spoiler Market by Fuel (ICE, BEV), Vehicle Type (Hatchback, SUV, MPV), Material (ABS, Carbon Fibre, Fibre Glass, Sheet Metal), Technology (Blow, Injection and Reaction Injection Molding), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The rear spoiler m ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada: 2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy Named Top Performers for Front Passenger Safety in New IIHS Testing

Subaru Canada: 2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy Named Top Performers for Front Passenger Safety in New IIHS Testing

2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy earned top marks in newly introduced passenger-side small overlap front crash test. Outback and Legacy are two of six Subaru models to earn 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. ... Continue reading

Top 5 Vendors in the Vehicle Leasing Market in Europe from 2017 to 2021 | Technavio

Top 5 Vendors in the Vehicle Leasing Market in Europe from 2017 to 2021 | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the vehicle leasing market in Europe from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the vehicle leasing market in Europe from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Tower International Declares Quarterly Dividend

Tower International Declares Quarterly Dividend

LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 20, 2017 -- The Board of Directors of Tower International, Inc. , a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies, today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share on the Company's common stock, payable December 8, 2017 ... Continue reading

Chevrolet and Lexus Win 2017 Washington Automotive Press Association Rally Awards

Chevrolet and Lexus Win 2017 Washington Automotive Press Association Rally Awards

KENT ISLAND, Md., Oct. 20, 2017 -- It was a banner day for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt and 2018 Lexus LS 500 at the annual 2017 Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) Rally on Oct. ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan Sentra Prices and Features

2018 Nissan Sentra Prices and Features

All normally aspirated Sentra models utilize a fuel-efficient 124-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to an advanced Xtronic transmission with sub-planetary gear. A 6-speed manual transmission is also available with the Sentra S grade. The Sentra SR Turbo and Sentra NISMO feature a 1.6-liter Direct Injection G ... Continue reading

2017 Cottman Celebrates National Transmission Day Today on Oct 21 - FINAL - 10-21-17

2017 Cottman Celebrates National Transmission Day Today on Oct 21 - FINAL - 10-21-17

For Immediate Release for TOMMORROW - 10-21-17: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care announced that it is leveraging its position as an industry leader in aftermarket and transmission maintenance to celebrate an unprecedented national holiday: National Check Your Transmission Day, taking place today on Oct. 21, 201 ... Continue reading

Delta-Q Technologies Expands Family of Lithium Battery Chargers for Electric Vehicles and Industrial Machines

Delta-Q Technologies Expands Family of Lithium Battery Chargers for Electric Vehicles and Industrial Machines

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 20, 2017 -- New charging solutions provide superior reliability and charge quality for electric vehicles; meets touch-safe charging standards    Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in battery charging solutions for electric drive vehicles and machines, announced today the int ... Continue reading

IHS Markit Experts to Share Auto Aftermarket, Commercial Vehicle and Technology Trends at AAPEX 2017

IHS Markit Experts to Share Auto Aftermarket, Commercial Vehicle and Technology Trends at AAPEX 2017

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Automotive and commercial vehicle experts from IHS Markit will share key insights and industry trends on the global automotive aftermarket, commercial vehicle market and the expected impact of technology on the aftermarket during the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), October 31-No ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD C-MAX REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD C-MAX REVIEW

The C-MAX beltline has grown more aerodynamic and overall the design is more appealing than the upright boxy shape it first entered the market in. The battery pack places a limit on storage abilities, yet you’re getting more than a sedan and in some cases smaller SUVs. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Publishes Predictions Of 2018 Auto Quality Ratings

Consumer Reports Publishes Predictions Of 2018 Auto Quality Ratings

Auto Reliability Survey, the findings of which were announced at a news conference before the Automotive Press Association in Detroit yesterday . Electric vehicles are inherently less complicated than gasoline or hybrid alternatives. ... Continue reading

NHTSA TIRE RECALL

NHTSA TIRE RECALL

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17T016 Synopsis : Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. (Max-Trac) is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires, sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15, manufactured from January 4, 2015, through April 8, 2017. ... Continue reading

Flat Glass Market - Global Forecast to 2022 - By Technology, Product Type, End-Use Industry & Region - Research and Markets

Flat Glass Market - Global Forecast to 2022 - By Technology, Product Type, End-Use Industry & Region - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Flat Glass Market - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The flat glass market is projected to grow from USD 92.90 Billion in 2016 to USD 142.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Engine Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Engine Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Engine Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report forecasts the global automotive engine market to grow at a CAGR of 3% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

The 2018 Audi A7 Sportback

The 2018 Audi A7 Sportback

The A7 Sportback represents the new Audi design language to a great extent and delivers on the design promise made by the prologue studies. The four-door coupe sets standards in the luxury class when it comes to progressiveness. ... Continue reading

A Prominent Automotive Service Provider Identified Potential Business Opportunities with the Help of Infiniti’s Strategic Analysis Solution

A Prominent Automotive Service Provider Identified Potential Business Opportunities with the Help of Infiniti’s Strategic Analysis Solution

Strategic Analysis Helps a Leading Automotive Service Provider Drive Effective Marketing Campaigns. (Graphic: Business Wire) Strategic Analysis Helps a Leading Automotive Service Provider Drive Effective Marketing Campaigns. ... Continue reading

Daimler continues along its successful path - best-ever unit sales and revenue in a third quarter

Daimler continues along its successful path - best-ever unit sales and revenue in a third quarter

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 20, 2017 -- Unit sales significantly above prior-year level at 824,100 vehicles (+9%) Revenue up by 6% to €40.8 billion Group EBIT of €3.5 billion (Q3 2016: €4.0 billion) Net profit of €2.3 billion (Q3 2016: €2.7 billion) Free cash flow of industrial business of €5.8 billion in firs ... Continue reading

Global Pressure Washer Market 2017-2021: Growth in Vehicle Ownership in APAC - Research and Markets

Global Pressure Washer Market 2017-2021: Growth in Vehicle Ownership in APAC - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Pressure Washer Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global pressure washer market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.14% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Honeywell Delivers Earnings Per Share of $1.75 and Sales of $10.1 Billion

Honeywell Delivers Earnings Per Share of $1.75 and Sales of $10.1 Billion

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Oct. 20, 2017 -- Honeywell today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2017. ... Continue reading

KAYAK Reveals Canadian Travel Habits And Hacks Ahead Of The Holidays

KAYAK Reveals Canadian Travel Habits And Hacks Ahead Of The Holidays

According to KAYAK Search Data, Warm Weather Destinations Dominate This Year's Top Trending Lists TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2017 -- Travel trendsetters take note: KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine, has forecasted the trending destinations where Canadians will be traveling to this holiday season and how long they ... Continue reading

Lotus Elise Cup 260: sports car alchemy

Lotus Elise Cup 260: sports car alchemy

20 October 2017 Lotus Elise Cup 260: sports car alchemy New ultra-rare edition with just 30 examples worldwide Race-car derived ultimate Elise Advanced aerodynamics generate 180 kg of downforce Lightweight carbon fibre components included as standard 0-60 mph in 3.8 secs and 250 hp, dry weight from 862 kg Rare and race ... Continue reading

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur refines the most powerful Macan

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur refines the most powerful Macan

Macan Turbo Exclusive Performance Edition with 440 hp and customized details TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - With the Porsche Macan Turbo Exclusive Performance Edition, Porsche is introducing a particularly elegant version in the Macan line-up. ... Continue reading

Qualcomm and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Extend Strategic Partnership Focusing on High-Speed Communications and Wireless Power

Qualcomm and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Extend Strategic Partnership Focusing on High-Speed Communications and Wireless Power

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2017 -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport today announced the companies will extend their long-standing partnership in continuing to develop and test high-speed wireless communications, as well as the wireless transfer of po ... Continue reading

Safariland VIEVU Awarded Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Digital Ally's VuLink Car-Based Camera Auto-Activation System

Safariland VIEVU Awarded Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Digital Ally's VuLink Car-Based Camera Auto-Activation System

ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2017 -- Safariland® VIEVU®, a leader in body-worn video, and a brand of The Safariland Group ("Safariland"), a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced a newly formed partne ... Continue reading

SP3H Announces That It Has Obtained a €1.2 Million European Union Grant for Its Intelligent and Clean Vehicle (VIP) Project

SP3H Announces That It Has Obtained a €1.2 Million European Union Grant for Its Intelligent and Clean Vehicle (VIP) Project

SP3H is proud to announce joining the very select circle of the 10 French winners of the H2020 SME Instrument Phase 2 program since 2014. Last summer VIP received the very prestigious SME instrument phase 2 H2020 label in the "transport & smart cities mobility" category. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group - the Third Quarter 2017

Volvo Group - the Third Quarter 2017

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 20, 2017 -- "In the third quarter both the Volvo Group's sales and profitability continued to increase, with an especially strong performance in our construction equipment business. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 21, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 21, 2017

Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. Listeners can hear the past 18 years of archived Auto Lab shows as simulcast on www.theautochan ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing For 2018 Maxima

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing For 2018 Maxima

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. It is available in five well-equipped models: Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum, each equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Develops Electric Race Car For World’s Most Renowned Mountain Race

Volkswagen Develops Electric Race Car For World’s Most Renowned Mountain Race

New challenge in motorsport with the technology of tomorrow: Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the world’s most renowned mountain race. The all-wheel drive prototype is scheduled to be at the start of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA on 24 June 2018. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Residences Breaks Ground In Miami

Aston Martin Residences Breaks Ground In Miami

Aston Martin and global property developer G&G Business Developments have broken ground on Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami, confirming that construction of the 66-story luxury condominium tower is set for completion in 2021. The milestone marks the development of Aston Martin’s first re ... Continue reading

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