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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Cars.com to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results

Cars.com to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2018 -- Cars.com Inc. ("Cars.com" or the "Company"), a leading online automotive marketplace, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. ... Continue reading

The Worlds Longest Monster Truck Throttles onto The Trade Show Floor

The Worlds Longest Monster Truck Throttles onto The Trade Show Floor

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The world's longest Monster Truck is now being offered as the ultimate trade show traffic builder.(Photo: Business Wire) LAS VEGAS--BIG GUNS, the world’s longest monster truck, is now being offered as the ultimate vehicle to drive traffic to exhibitors trade show booths. At over 35 f ... Continue reading

THIS WEEK AT EIA

THIS WEEK AT EIA

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update (02/20/2018) Presents average weekly retail on-highway diesel fuel prices for the U.S., 8 regions, and the State of California and average weekly retail gasoline prices at the national and regional levels, and for selected cities and States. ... Continue reading

Genesis G70 Receives 2018 iF Design Award

Genesis G70 Receives 2018 iF Design Award

The iF Design award honors the G70 for excellence in automotive design. The G70 expands the brand’s appeal in a performance-driven direction, with sporty character lines and strong, sculpted surfacing. Its main character line, the “Parabolic Line,” carves along the side leaving constant tension across its muscula ... Continue reading

Tight oil remains the leading source of future U.S. crude oil production

Tight oil remains the leading source of future U.S. crude oil production

February 22, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2018 EIA’s recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2018 (AEO2018) Reference case projects that U.S. tight oil production will generally increase through the early 2040s, when it will surpass 8.2 million barrels per day (b/d) and a ... Continue reading

Car Connectivity Consortium Achieves Milestone in Delivering Smart Phone as a Car Key Solution

Car Connectivity Consortium Achieves Milestone in Delivering Smart Phone as a Car Key Solution

BARCELONA, Spain--The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization focused on enabling seamless mobile device-to-vehicle connectivity, today announced the completion of Phase One of the Digital Key specification, documenting the state-of-the-art of commercially available Digital Key solutions. Digital Key represe ... Continue reading

Carnival Paradise Undergoing Massive, Month-Long Renovation That Will Add New Water Park, New Cabins, Balconies To Existing Staterooms And Exciting Food And Beverage Innovations

Carnival Paradise Undergoing Massive, Month-Long Renovation That Will Add New Water Park, New Cabins, Balconies To Existing Staterooms And Exciting Food And Beverage Innovations

MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2018 -- Carnival Paradise is undergoing an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will add a wide variety of spaces and innovations, including a spectacular water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and an a host of exciting food and beverage concepts. ... Continue reading

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada to pay a $1 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada to pay a $1 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices

Investigation into car rental industry ad practices leads to third consent agreement OTTAWA, Feb. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has reached a consent agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company (Enterprise) to correct what the Bureau concluded were misleading advertisements. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Digital Key Market Analysis & Trends 2015-2017 - Industry Forecast to 2027: Smart Wearables is One of the Major Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Digital Key Market Analysis & Trends 2015-2017 - Industry Forecast to 2027: Smart Wearables is One of the Major Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Digital Key Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive digital key Market is poised for strong growth during the forecast period 2017 to 2027 This industry report analyzes the market estimates and ... Continue reading

Oregon State Parks designates new Scenic Bikeway in Central Oregon

Oregon State Parks designates new Scenic Bikeway in Central Oregon

SALEM, Ore., Feb. 22, 2018 -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) and Travel Oregon announced today that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the designation of the Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway. ... Continue reading

Schneider Electric Launches Go Green in the City 2018

Schneider Electric Launches Go Green in the City 2018

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Feb. 22, 2018 -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has just launched Go Green in the City 2018, its global contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient cities. ... Continue reading

The Cloister Ocean Residences Achieve Record Sales in 2017 with $24 Million in Luxury Shared Ownerships

The Cloister Ocean Residences Achieve Record Sales in 2017 with $24 Million in Luxury Shared Ownerships

SEA ISLAND, Ga., Feb. 22, 2018 -- The Cloister Ocean Residences has sold more than $45 million in luxury, shared ownership real estate since summer 2015, including a record $24 million in 2017. ... Continue reading

Monster Moto Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fire Hazard

Monster Moto Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2018 Monster Moto Classic 212cc mini bikes Hazard: The fuel tank venting system can leak, posing a fire hazard. ... Continue reading

Northwest drivers blame others for blocking intersections - but few admit to it themselves

Northwest drivers blame others for blocking intersections - but few admit to it themselves

SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2018 -- It's gridlock on your commute and cars are backed up on all sides of the intersection. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Orlando Unveils Spring Break Deals and Special Events

ROAD TRIP: Orlando Unveils Spring Break Deals and Special Events

Orlando's clear blue skies and year-round sunshine invite travelers to escape frostier climates for an unforgettable Spring Break in the Theme Park Capital of the World®. Named the No.1 Spot for Spring Break by AAA, the destination's great weather, seasonal events and high-value deals are the perfect recipe for a spri ... Continue reading

Automotive Data Monetization to Reach $33 Billion in Opportunities for OEMs by 2025, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Automotive Data Monetization to Reach $33 Billion in Opportunities for OEMs by 2025, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Automotive Data Monetization to Reach $33 Billion in Opportunities for OEMs by 2025, Finds Frost & Sullivan Over 200 data points exist today that can typically provide more than 140 use cases, with the vehicles generating a value of almost $100 per car. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — February 22, 2018 — Frost ... Continue reading

Cypress Introduces Automotive-Grade USB-C Controller for Fast Device Charging in Cars

Cypress Introduces Automotive-Grade USB-C Controller for Fast Device Charging in Cars

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cypress Semiconductor Corp. , the leader in advanced embedded system solutions, today announced availability of a highly integrated, programmable and automotive-grade USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD). The automotive EZ-PD™ CCG2 controller is certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), ... Continue reading

Daimler AG to Exhibit at Mobile World Congress 2018

Daimler AG to Exhibit at Mobile World Congress 2018

STUTTGART, Germany--Press Kit Materials are Available at: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/mobile-world-congress-2018/Daimler/ Company:   Daimler AG Booth/Stand: 6A40 Event: Mobile World Congress 2018Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2018Barcelona, ES Web: https://www.daimler.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercedesBenz T ... Continue reading

Drivers And Monitors With North River Collaborative Join Teamsters Local 653

Drivers And Monitors With North River Collaborative Join Teamsters Local 653

SOUTH EASTON, Mass., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After a three-year fight for representation, drivers and monitors with Massachusetts's North River Collaborative have officially gained recognition as members of Teamsters Local 653 in South Easton, Mass. ... Continue reading

Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s February 2018 U.S. Sales Conference Call

Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s February 2018 U.S. Sales Conference Call

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company will release its February 2018 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. EST Thursday, March 1, 2018. At 10:00 a.m. EST, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends ... Continue reading

SharesPost: Ridesharing Grows Strongly In 2017; Battle Between Uber and Lyft Heats Up

SharesPost: Ridesharing Grows Strongly In 2017; Battle Between Uber and Lyft Heats Up

SAN FRANCISCO--Consumers are using ridesharing services more frequently and spending more on them, according to SharesPost’s Second Annual Ridesharing Consumer Survey. “U.S. consumers have developed a healthy appetite for ridesharing, and the demand for these services continues to grow,” said Rohit Kulkarni, Mana ... Continue reading

2018 is Year of the Tractor at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

2018 is Year of the Tractor at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

WASHINTON, Feb. 22, 2018 The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will mark 2018 as the Year of the Tractor with two new displays on the past, present and future of agriculture. ... Continue reading

Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Shifts Connected Car Market into High Gear

Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Shifts Connected Car Market into High Gear

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) today announced it has formally launched operations as a cross-industry alliance. The AECC calls upon technology and solutions providers to join the consortium’s efforts to ensure that new technologies and standards will meet the future needs of the connected car value ... Continue reading

Iteris Announces Agreement to Distribute TAPCO Intelligent Warning Systems in Texas

Iteris Announces Agreement to Distribute TAPCO Intelligent Warning Systems in Texas

SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced an exclusive agreement with Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc. (TAPCO), a manufacturer of solar, wireless and eco-friendly intelligent transportation systems products, to distribute its Intell ... Continue reading

All-New 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Arrives in the United States

All-New 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Arrives in the United States

This initial delivery represents Mitsubishi’s second all-new vehicle to arrive to the United States for the 2018 model-year. ... Continue reading

Ford Shakeup: Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit

Ford Shakeup: Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company today announced key changes to its senior management team as it continues to strengthen its automotive business, improve the company’s operational fitness, and accelerate a strategic shift to capitalize on emerging opportunities. In announcing the leadership changes, Ford President ... Continue reading

The New PEUGEOT 508: the radical saloon!

The New PEUGEOT 508: the radical saloon!

The Geneva Motor Show will see PEUGEOT raise the bar in the D-class segment with the world reveal of its all-new 508, sporting a radical new aerodynamic design. Breaking the mold of the traditional, four door saloon silhouette this exciting new model combines a bold new low coupé design with the enhanced practicality ... Continue reading

Celebrate International Margarita Day with a YankeeRita - Made with 100% American Whiskey (Ethanol)

Celebrate International Margarita Day with a YankeeRita - Made with 100% American Whiskey (Ethanol)

Several years ago, I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading

New Rolls-Royce Cullinan Promises Best Seat in the House

New Rolls-Royce Cullinan Promises Best Seat in the House

GOODWOOD, England - February 22, 2018: As the arrival of Cullinan nears and final preparations are made, Rolls-Royce this week offers a glimpse into what will undoubtedly be the best seat in the house. So much more than an SUV, Crossover or Off-roader, Rolls-Royce Cullinan will be Effortless, Everywhere, delivering eff ... Continue reading

TomTom Launches New Navigation for Motorbike Riders: the TomTom RIDER 550

TomTom Launches New Navigation for Motorbike Riders: the TomTom RIDER 550

TomTom today announced a new navigation device created for motorbike riders. The TomTom RIDER 550 has several new features to make it faster, smarter and better connected. ... Continue reading

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