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Toyota InfoTechnology Center To Be Absorbed

Toyota InfoTechnology Center To Be Absorbed

As the development of automated driving technologies and the roll-out of businesses related to mobility services continues to gain momentum, this decision fits with TMC’s drive to speed up the development and application of ever-better services based on connected technologies to meet the needs of customers more close ... Continue reading

Major utilities continue to increase spending on U.S. electric distribution systems

Major utilities continue to increase spending on U.S. electric distribution systems

Spending on electricity distribution systems by major U.S. electric utilities—representing about 70% of total U.S. electric load—has risen 54% over the past two decades, from $31 billion to $51 billion annually. This increase has been largely driven by increases in capital investment. ... Continue reading

2019 Audi A8 Preview

2019 Audi A8 Preview

In its fourth generation, the A8 redefines the Audi design language with its integrated technologies and sets new standards for the segment and brand. DesignThe 2019 A8 is the first production execution of the all-new premium Audi design language deriving from Design Chief, Mark Lichte’s Prologue concept, which is fo ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

2018 Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

CX-5 is the only 2018 IIHS TSP+ within the small SUV category when equipped with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System built after March 2018, by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). At the time of publishing this press release, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the only 2018 IIHS TSP+ within the small SUV ca ... Continue reading

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Earns IIHS Highest Crash Rating Award

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Earns IIHS Highest Crash Rating Award

ARLINGTON, Va. — 2018 The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class moves up a step in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s awards after earning a good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test and getting improvements to its top-line headlights. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Introduces 2019 Veloster N High-Performance Model at Nurburgring

Hyundai Introduces 2019 Veloster N High-Performance Model at Nurburgring

Veloster N model demonstrates performance potential for Hyundai N brand in the U.S. 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with up to 275 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque Electronically-controlled suspension with multiple track-tuned driving modes N model integrated body design details clearly differentiate from Veloster li ... Continue reading

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine Orders Exceed 2,000 Over Last 12 months

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine Orders Exceed 2,000 Over Last 12 months

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20, 2018 -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. , today announced that in the past 12 months it has received more than 2,000 new GTF engine orders and commitments, including options and spares, from 22 customers.  "The GTF's strong order book over the past year is a refl ... Continue reading

Valvoline Announces Opening of New Express Care Location in Harrisburg, Illinois

Valvoline Announces Opening of New Express Care Location in Harrisburg, Illinois

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 20, 2018 -- Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today the opening of a new Valvoline™ Express Care™ location in Harrisburg, Illinois. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industr ... Continue reading

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Selects Nexen Tire

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Selects Nexen Tire

DIAMOND BAR, Calif., July 20, 2018 -- Although the name Nexen Tire might not roll off your tongue like a handful of other tire brands, automakers and enthusiasts alike are looking to this "next generation" tire manufacturer as America's Fastest Growing Performance Tire Brand. Recently, Dodge selected Nexen Tire for the ... Continue reading

Gulfstream G500 Earns Both Type And Production Certificates From FAA

Gulfstream G500 Earns Both Type And Production Certificates From FAA

These certifications pave the way for the first completed G500 delivery to a customer as planned later this year. "Receiving the type certification and production certificate on the same day speaks to the rigor inherent in the G500 program and the commitment to excellence of the entire Gulfstream team," said Mark Burns ... Continue reading

LiDAR Startup SOS LAB Receives Gold Prize at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival

LiDAR Startup SOS LAB Receives Gold Prize at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival

LiDAR is the core scanning technology. There are 3 LiDAR products: the SL-1 for self-driving cars, the GL-3 for factory automation and robotics, and the TL-3 for security and automatic doors. ... Continue reading

The Beginning Of The End Of Our Freedom Of Mobility - New Autonomous Vehicle Platform Connects Road Authorities with Vehicle Operators

The Beginning Of The End Of Our Freedom Of Mobility - New Autonomous Vehicle Platform Connects Road Authorities with Vehicle Operators

KIRKLAND, Wash., July 17, 2018 -- Highly automated vehicles (HAV) are currently testing on public roads in fewer than 50 cities around the world, but more markets are interested in bringing this new technology to their streets. Today, INRIX, the world leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, annou ... Continue reading

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