~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE IRWINDALE 2016 OVALTRACK CHAMPS CROWNED... Two more of the 2016 crop of Irwindale champions were crowned on Saturday night, September 10, during the track's annual Salute to First Responder's Night. Darren Amidon from Lakeside, Califo ... Continue reading
Analysis of Driver Monitoring Systems in Passenger Cars to 2022 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Driver Monitoring Systems in Passenger Cars" report to their offering. OEMs are showing interest in offering holistic DMS by providing vehicles with higher order intelligence about the state of the driver, including fatigue, cognitive load, pe ... Continue reading
'An Evening With Tim Rice' to Debut on Seabourn Fleet
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2016 -- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced an exclusive partnership with Tim Rice, the acclaimed English musical theater lyricist of Broadway, West End and film, winner of three Oscars, three Tonys, three Golden Globes and several Grammys. The new production, 'An Eve ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust 2016-3
NEW YORK—Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings and Rating Outlooks to the notes issued by GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust 2016-3: --$119,000,000 class A-1 asset backed notes 'F1+sf'; --$320,000,000 class A-2-A asset backed notes 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; --$75,000,000 class A-2-B floating rate asset b ... Continue reading
Gabelli & Company’s 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
RYE, N.Y.—Gabelli & Company will host its 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on October 31 and November 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This conference showcases a full spectrum of leading automotive companies, including aftermarket parts retailers, original equipment & aftermarket parts suppliers, publicly traded ... Continue reading
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 22, 2016 -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW) and Worcester-area Hyundai dealers will present Wen Xue, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, RNA Therapeutics Institute (RTI) at UMass Medical School with a $250,000 Scholar Grant to be used to improve care and increase treatment options for kids with cancer. ... Continue reading
IBC reminds students to "Leave the phone alone"
CHARLOTTETOWN, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding students to "leave the phone alone" and help end distracted driving. This reminder comes as hundreds of students prepare to take their drivers' tests and hit the roads for the first time. "Informing young and new drivers abou ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Indian Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market" report to their offering. Indian telematics is one of the fastest emerging markets, primarily driven by spiralling fuel prices, increasing number of accidents/vehicle theft, demand for vehicle navigation, and t ... Continue reading
Mech-Tech Racing Brings Two Import Cars to PDRA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mech-Tech Racing Brings Two Import Cars to PDRA PITTSBORO, N.C. (September 21, 2016): Competition in both GALOT Motorsports Pro Boost and Ronnie Davis Top Sportsman presented by MagnaFuel will have a little more flavor at the upcoming Mel Bush Motorsports Sunshine State Shootout in Bradenton, Flor ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Overview of Automotive Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and Materials Roadmaps, 2025" report to their offering. The research provides an overview of the automotive powertrain, chassis, body, and materials roadmaps. It includes vehicle segmentation and roadmaps ... Continue reading
Smithers Apex Launches Image Sensors Auto Americas 2016 Conference
AKRON, Ohio—Smithers Apex is pleased to announce the inaugural Image Sensors Auto Americas Conference, taking place October 27-28, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. Following the successful European IS Auto event, IS Auto Americas 2016 will feature a full program focused on the technical developments a ... Continue reading
Top 5 Tips to extend summer boating fun into fall
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - When the leaves begin to turn, and the cool crisp of fall knocks on our doors, there's no better time to set sail and explore nature's beauty from the unique vantage point of a boat. Immerse yourself in expansive views of fall foliage along the waterways and make the most of boating seas ... Continue reading
U-Haul to Remove Blight of Abandoned Auto Dealership for New Facility in Florissant
FLORISSANT, Mo., Sept. 22, 2016 -- U-Haul will soon begin construction on a three-story, 79,330-square-foot facility to serve the do-it-yourself mover and self-storage customer northwest of St. Louis. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Florissant II at 1350 N. Lindbergh Blvd. will be operated remotely by U-Haul Moving & Stora ... Continue reading
Wissmann: The IAA Opens Wide the Window on the Future of Transport and Logistics
BERLIN and HANNOVER, Germany, September 22, 2016 -- "Stars of the Year 2017" awards at the IAA Media Night "This IAA Commercial Vehicles opens wide the window on the future of transport, logistics and mobility. It shows that we are driven by ideas. The commercial vehicles of tomorrow will be digitally connected. That ... Continue reading
Argus Cyber Security Named One of LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA's 2016 Top Ten Startups
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 22, 2016 -- Argus Cyber Security, the world's largest, independent automotive cyber security company, announced today that it was named one of LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA's Top Ten Automotive Startups. Top Ten winners were selected based on a combination of the following criteria: vision, i ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Detects Threats to Ship Hulls and Structures
MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems featured the Bluefin Robotics hovering-autonomous underwater vehicle (H-AUV) at OCEANS 2016 in Monterey, California. The Bluefin Robotics H-AUV locates, identifies and maps structural issues on a ship's hull including large ocean going cargo ships, pe ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2016 -- In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, Gulfstream Yachts has collaborated with renowned super yacht designers Setzer Yacht Architects along with Michael Peters Yacht Design and their patented Stepped "V" Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) hull technology to give the Gulfstream Yachts 52 the featur ... Continue reading
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22, 2016 -- AM General's designs for advanced postal vehicles have been selected by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Prototype awards. The awards were in support of the service's plans and need for the replacement of their aging fleet. AM ... Continue reading
3000 Miles In 5000 Words: The Ultimate Guide To Motorcycling Across America
SAYREVILLE, N.J., Sept. 22, 2016 -- Brian Roberts, a contributing writer for Time, Entrepreneur, Elite Daily and others, just completed a 3000 mile, fourteen day, coast-to-coast motorcycle ride across the United States and documented the whole thing in his new, 5000 word insight-packed story for the Huffington Post ti ... Continue reading
66th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover - The World's Largest Mobility Trade Show Opens its Doors
HANNOVER and BERLIN, Germany, September 22, 2016 -- Wissmann: New Ideas are Driving This Industry "We are living in times of huge change - and it is the companies that are shaping it - with more than 330 world premieres and over 100 European premieres at the IAA Commercial Vehicles. New ideas are driving this industry ... Continue reading
PUNE, India, September 22, 2016 -- Alfa Laval India, over the years has established a significant customer base which operates under seasonal conditions. The company recently, at a customer event in Mangaluru on 14th September 2016, launched a fully-equipped service van providing - 'Service on Wheels' for its southern ... Continue reading
As the seasons change, GEICO asks drivers to plan for a season of safe driving
WASHINGTON—Today marks the beginning of fall. With the change in seasons, GEICO encourages drivers to study their habits behind the wheel to see if they need to make any changes. The below safe driving building blocks can help drivers arrive safely at their destinations. Safe Driving Fundamentals: Always wear a safet ... Continue reading
Autotrader Names Top Tailgating Tech Features for Football Season
ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2016 -- Football fans are flocking to stadiums around the country to not only cheer for their favorite teams, but also to pre-game party in the parking lot. Beyond the boisterous spirits associated with game day, many new cars today feature amazing technology that can take tailgating to the next lev ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2016 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show's AutoMobility LATM, the convergence of the Connected Car Expo and Press & Trade Days, today announced the finalists for the 2016 Top Ten Automotive StartupsTM competition. Selected from more than one hundred applicants, these diverse finalists are unique startu ... Continue reading
Daimler Financial Services appoints Udo Neumann Global Chief Information Officer
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2016 -- Daimler Financial Services, the global financial and mobility services division of Daimler AG, today announced that Udo Neumann, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC has been appointed Global Chief Information Officer of D ... Continue reading
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 -- eDrivingSM, the largest provider of online driver training and global driver safety management solutions, today unveiled One More Second®, a comprehensive new course to train, educate, and motivate novice and experienced drivers to adopt safer behaviors behind the wheel. Taking aim a ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 -- ChargePoint, the world's largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network, today announced Waitlist, a new service that enables drivers to use their mobile phones or RFID card to "line up" to use a charging station. As the leader in the EV charging space, ChargePoint dre ... Continue reading
First Advantage Teams with SambaSafety to Offer Continuous Driver Monitoring
ATLANTA & DENVER—SambaSafety®, the nation’s leading provider of driver risk management solutions, and premier pre-employment screening company, First Advantage, announced today that they have partnered to offer SambaSafety’s continuous driver monitoring services for First Advantage’s transportation customers. ... Continue reading
First Advantage Teams with SambaSafety to Offer Continuous Driver Monitoring
ATLANTA and DENVER, Sept. 22, 2016 -- SambaSafety®, the nation's leading provider of driver risk management solutions, and premier pre-employment screening company, First Advantage, announced today that they have partnered to offer SambaSafety's continuous driver monitoring services for First Advantage's transportatio ... Continue reading
ALBANY, New York, September 22, 2016 -- TMR has announced the release of a new report on the global fuel delivery system market. The report examines the historical trajectory of the global market and presents detailed forecasts regarding the market's development from 2016 to 2024. The report examines the competitive dy ... Continue reading
Gianetti Ruote Introduces Lightweight Steel Wheel at IAA 2016
Accuride’s new lightweight steel wheel from Gianetti Ruote for European commercial vehicle OEM and aftermarket applications. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Accuride’s new lightweight steel wheel from Gianetti Ruote for European commercial veh ... Continue reading
Iveco präsentiert Z TRUCK-Konzept auf IAA 2016
Der Konzept-Lkw „Zero-Impact" von Iveco greift dem Übergang zu grüner Energie und autonomem Fahren im Fernverkehr voraus. LONDON, 22. September 2016 -- Iveco, eine Marke von CNH Industrial , hat auf der IAA 2016 in Hannover (Deutschland) seine Weltneuheit vorgestellt: den IVECO Z TRUCK. Die IAA ist die führende in ... Continue reading
Iveco presents its Z TRUCK concept at IAA 2016
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2016 -- Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial , presented its world premiere IVECO Z TRUCK at the 2016 IAA Show in Hannover, Germany. IAA is the commercial vehicle industry's leading international trade show, taking place every two years. This long-haul concept truck breaks away from every constraint to b ... Continue reading
More Than 7,700 Local Government Offices Alerted About Car Rental Customers' Traffic Fines, Tickets
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 22, 2016 -- In an ongoing effort to help address outstanding fines for traffic, parking and toll violations by car rental customers, Enterprise Holdings Inc. has notified more than 7,700 local governments in the United States and Canada. Enterprise Holdings operates the Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Ren ... Continue reading
Ruth B To Headline Hyundai Hope On Wheels Celebration Of Life Gala
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2016 -- Ruth B will headline Hyundai Hope On Wheels's Celebration of Life Gala, performing her latest hits in celebration of the brave childhood cancer survivors during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Celebration of Life Gala is one of several special events taking place in the Washington, D ... Continue reading
Sibylle Wankel succeeds Dr. Sabine Maaßen on the Daimler Supervisory Board
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 22, 2016 -- With effect from 25 August 2016, Sibylle Wankel (born in 1964) has been appointed to the Daimler AG Supervisory Board as an employee representative. She studied law at the universities in Berlin and Freiburg. Sibylle Wankel has been active in trade unions since 1991 and has worked ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada Partners with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program
Subaru Canada becomes signature sponsor of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program Since 1992 the Therapy Dog Program has been helping those in need across Canada MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Progra ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 22, 2016 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company"), a global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly, today announced that its Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS) business unit — which encompasses the Utilimaster go-to-market brand—received ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute Lisle Wins Excellence In Student Services Award
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 22, 2016 -- The Lisle campus of Universal Technical Institute was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Student Services Award by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) at its annual professional development conference hosted September 21-23, 2016, in San Diego, California ... Continue reading
Zuri Hall To Emcee Hyundai Hope On Wheels Celebration Of Life Gala
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2016 -- E! News star Zuri Hall will emcee Hyundai Hope On Wheels's Celebration of Life Gala in celebration of the brave childhood cancer survivors during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Celebration of Life Gala is one of several special events taking place in the Washington, DC area in Sept ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Names McLaren 570S the Best Driver’s Car of 2016
LOS ANGELES—TEN: The Enthusiast Network announced today that MOTOR TREND has selected the 2017 McLaren 570S as the winner of the 2016 Best Driver’s Car Award, presented by Mothers®. MOTOR TREND.com features exclusive videos and on-site reviews of the 12 competitors throughout MOTOR TREND’s Best Driver’s Car We ... Continue reading
2017 Audi A4 - Six-Speed Manual Transmission with Standard All-Wheel Drive +VIDEO
The 2017 Audi A4 with available six-speed manual transmission and quattro with ultra technology, and exclusive Sport plus package offers the design and performance of an S model in an entry level variant. No other luxury manufacturer in the A4’s competitive segment offers a manual transmission sedan with all-wheel dr ... Continue reading
2016 GMC Pickup Trucks, Medium, Large and Extra Large By Larry Nutson
2016 GMC Pickup Trucks Medium, Large and Extra Large By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_4066) GMC has pickup trucks of nearly all sizes…the new midsize Canyon, the full-size Sierra, and the heavy duty Sierra HD 2500 and 3500. A few years back when things weren’t going ... Continue reading
Peter Schreyer Marks 10 Years with Kia Motors +VIDEO
SEOUL - September 21, 2016: Peter Schreyer is marking ten years of leading new car design for Kia, a period during which the Korean brand's global sales have risen from around 1.1 million cars in 2005, to 3.05 million in 2015. Peter Schreyer has been the mastermind of Kia's design revolution over the last decade, a shi ... Continue reading
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