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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Hyundai Motor America PR Manager Lori Scholz Named One of PR News' Top Women in PR

Hyundai Motor America PR Manager Lori Scholz Named One of PR News' Top Women in PR

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 -- Hyundai Motor America public relations manager, Lori Scholz, has been named to PR News' list of the Top Women in PR. ... Continue reading

Chicago Auto Show Announces Cars.com as Premier Partner

Chicago Auto Show Announces Cars.com as Premier Partner

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Coherent, Inc. Announces Live Webcast of First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results

Coherent, Inc. Announces Live Webcast of First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 -- Coherent, Inc. today announced that it plans to report first quarter fiscal year 2018 results after market close on February 7, 2018.  The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 1:30 P.M. Pacific (4:30 P.M. Eastern) on February 7, 2018.  A listen ... Continue reading

Continental Tire and Red Bull Global Rallycross Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership

Continental Tire and Red Bull Global Rallycross Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership

Continental_Logo_schwarz_sRGB Press Release - 1 - Continental Tire and Red Bull Global Rallycross Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership Fort Mill, S.C. (January 23, 2017) – Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) and Continental Tire the Americas will debut their multi-year partnership with the start of the 2018 seas ... Continue reading

Magellan Midstream Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to 92 Cents

Magellan Midstream Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to 92 Cents

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 23, 2018 -- The board of directors of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. has increased the partnership's quarterly cash distribution to 92 cents per unit for the period Oct. ... Continue reading

Meritor® Launches Aftermarket Air Spring Product Line

Meritor® Launches Aftermarket Air Spring Product Line

TROY, Mich., Jan. 23, 2018 -- Meritor, Inc. today announced the launch of Meritor-branded air springs to cover a wide range of commercial vehicle applications. ... Continue reading

New Generation of Clean Diesel Power Ensures Progress on Global Energy, Environment and Economic Goals

New Generation of Clean Diesel Power Ensures Progress on Global Energy, Environment and Economic Goals

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week, as the World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together global leaders in Davos, Switzerland, the future of the world's key systems is put under a microscope. ... Continue reading

One month left to enter Ageless Authors senior writing contest

One month left to enter Ageless Authors senior writing contest

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2018 -- Senior writers age 65 and older have just one month to prove that creative excellence is possible at any age. ... Continue reading

Red Bull Global Rallycross and Continental Tire Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership

Red Bull Global Rallycross and Continental Tire Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership

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Schmitt & Ongaro Wheels - Hub Extension Adds 1.5"

Schmitt & Ongaro Wheels - Hub Extension Adds 1.5"

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SiriusXM Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Adds A Further $2 Billion To Stock Repurchase Program

SiriusXM Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Adds A Further $2 Billion To Stock Repurchase Program

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2018 -- SiriusXM today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.011 per share of common stock, payable in cash on February 28, 2018 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2018. ... Continue reading

T. Boone Pickens' exit from BP Capital to have no impact on BP Energy Partners, LLC

T. Boone Pickens' exit from BP Capital to have no impact on BP Energy Partners, LLC

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2018 -- BP Energy Partners, LLC ("BPEP") today expressed best wishes to T. Boone Pickens after he announced the closing of BP Capital, which he operated for more than two decades.  This decision will have no impact on the current and future operations of BP Energy Partners. ... Continue reading

The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees

The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23, 2018 -- Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from OLED displays to football's yellow "First and Ten Line" will be honored as the newest Class of Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF). In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), N ... Continue reading

Toronto Motorama: March 9, 10 & 11 at The International Centre

Toronto Motorama: March 9, 10 & 11 at The International Centre

TORONTO MOTORAMA 2018: GEARING UP TO BE THE BEST YET March 9, 10 & 11, 2018 at Toronto's International Centre TORONTO, ON // JANUARY 23, 2018 * With the holidays in the rear-view mirror and the daylight hours getting longer, anticipation is building quickly for the upcoming Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presen ... Continue reading

A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL: New Show Begins January 23, 2018- Infiniti Concept - Suweet!, 2018 NAIAS - GM EV's; Micah Wright; Jeep Cherokee;

A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL: New Show Begins January 23, 2018- Infiniti Concept - Suweet!, 2018 NAIAS - GM EV's; Micah Wright; Jeep Cherokee;

Join us for the next episode of A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL; The radio program for those to whom an automobile is more than transportation A Shunpiker’s Journal live-streams every Wednesday at 1PM and 7PM and every Thursday at 1AM and 7AM on the Michigan Business Network, then becomes available as podcasts shortly after ... Continue reading

Honda Motorcycle Fashion Go Sexy and Off Track

Honda Motorcycle Fashion Go Sexy and Off Track

Honda, Forever 21 Team Up for New Collaboration ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe January 2018: 2018 Buick ENCLAVE; Nissan Titan 5.6 liter Endurance V8 PRO-4X 4WD; 2018 VW Golf S; Jeep Renegade 4x4; Anticapting the 2018 Jeep TrackHawk

Letter from Europe January 2018: 2018 Buick ENCLAVE; Nissan Titan 5.6 liter Endurance V8 PRO-4X 4WD; 2018 VW Golf S; Jeep Renegade 4x4; Anticapting the 2018 Jeep TrackHawk

First of happy ’18 to all our readers. In case you were not aware of it 18 has a special significance to lots of people. ... Continue reading

Bosch Ranked by Fortune as No. 1 Motor Vehicle Parts Supplier for Fourth Consecutive Year

Bosch Ranked by Fortune as No. 1 Motor Vehicle Parts Supplier for Fourth Consecutive Year

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Bosch has been named the world’s most admired motor vehicle parts supplier for the fourth consecutive year on Fortune’s 2018 World’s Most Admired Companies list. Based on surveys from 3,900 executives, directors and analysts from 680 companies in 52 industries, this list is derived from n ... Continue reading

Distracted Driving Law Warning Period Ends

Distracted Driving Law Warning Period Ends

OLYMPIA, Wash.--Today marks six months since Governor Inslee signed the state’s new distracted driving law. Washington State Patrol (WSP) has ended the grace period for Washington drivers caught using electronic devices while driving. ... Continue reading

India Electric Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type, Battery Capacity, Battery Type - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India Electric Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type, Battery Capacity, Battery Type - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Electric Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Scooter and Motorcycle), By Battery Capacity (<25 Ah and > 25 Ah), By Battery Type (Lead Acid, Li-ion), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013-FY2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. India electric two-wheeler market is fo ... Continue reading

OnSolve Hosts New Webinar Addressing the Impacts of Emergency Notification on Severe Winter Weather Events

OnSolve Hosts New Webinar Addressing the Impacts of Emergency Notification on Severe Winter Weather Events

ORMOND BEACH, Fla., Jan. 23, 2018 -- OnSolve, a leading global provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based critical communication solutions for enterprise, SMB, and government clients, will host a new webinar lead by Troy Harper, former Emergency Manager for Flagler County, FL on January 31, 2018, at 2:00 pm. ... Continue reading

Saudi Arabia Passenger Car Market By Vehicle Type, Fuel Type, Transmission Type - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Saudi Arabia Passenger Car Market By Vehicle Type, Fuel Type, Transmission Type - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Saudi Arabia Passenger Car Market By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedan, MPV, Pickup & SUV), By Fuel Type (Petrol, Diesel & Others), By Transmission Type (Manual Transmission & Automatic Transmission), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Tango Networks’ Groundbreaking Mobility Solution Reduces Distracted Driving Risks

Tango Networks’ Groundbreaking Mobility Solution Reduces Distracted Driving Risks

FRISCO, Texas--Tango Networks has introduced its Responsible Driver System (RDS) for operators of fleet and commercial vehicles, a unique mobile phone control system that reduces distracted driving risks. Drivers distracted by mobile phones cause tens of thousands of accidents every year, claiming lives and costing bil ... Continue reading

3,000 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Sold in California

3,000 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Sold in California

Toyota Mirai, one of the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, has surpassed 3,000 sales in the Golden State. Having reached this new milestone, Mirai make up more than 80% of all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States. ... Continue reading

FlashParking Welcomes Top Parking Executive Matt Cahill as Its New Chief Strategy Officer

FlashParking Welcomes Top Parking Executive Matt Cahill as Its New Chief Strategy Officer

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2018 -- FlashParking is pleased to announce that industry veteran Matt Cahill has joined the company as its new Chief Strategy Officer. ... Continue reading

Friends of Zion Museum Launches Campaign in Support of Vice President Mike Pence's Visit to Israel

Friends of Zion Museum Launches Campaign in Support of Vice President Mike Pence's Visit to Israel

JERUSALEM, Jan. 23, 2018 -- 750 million bible believers globally awoke to a massive support campaign around Jerusalem with the words:  "Mike Pence is a Bible Believer" and "Mike Pence is True Friend of Zion".   The campaign signifies the mobilization of the 33 million Friends of Zion members.   Along with Vice Pre ... Continue reading

Global and China Automotive Electric Motor (Small Motor/ Starter and Generator/ NEV Motor) Industry Report, 2017-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global and China Automotive Electric Motor (Small Motor/ Starter and Generator/ NEV Motor) Industry Report, 2017-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global and China Automotive Electric Motor (Small Motor/ Starter and Generator/ NEV Motor) Industry Report, 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automobile production and sales have been on the steady rise in recent years, arriving at 94.977 million units and 93.856 ... Continue reading

Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2017-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2017-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global and China Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Industry Report, 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the requirements of China's mandatory TPMS standard, for M1 auto models, all new certified vehicle must carry TPMS in the Chinese market by 2019 and a ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Thermostat Market to Reach US$ 2,094.5 Mn by 2025 - Persistence Market Research

Global Automotive Thermostat Market to Reach US$ 2,094.5 Mn by 2025 - Persistence Market Research

NEW YORK, January 23, 2018 -- Global Market study on Automotive Thermostat: Passenger Cars to Grab Maximum Revenue Share Through 2025 This market is significantly fragmented, and is characterized by the presence of a number of regional players. Widespread adoption for safety towards high performance cars is being witne ... Continue reading

Marathon Petroleum Corporation announces senior leadership appointments

Marathon Petroleum Corporation announces senior leadership appointments

FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2018 -- Marathon Petroleum Corporation today announced the appointments of Brian K. Partee, currently director of Business Development, to vice president of Business Development, and Rick Linhardt, currently director of Tax, to vice president of Tax. ... Continue reading

Marmon-Herrington Supplies Kenworth T880 with Industry Leading MT-22 Front Drive Steer Axle

Marmon-Herrington Supplies Kenworth T880 with Industry Leading MT-22 Front Drive Steer Axle

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 23, 2018 -- Marmon-Herrington announced today that it has been chosen to supply its MT-22 front drive steer axle for Kenworth's T880 AWD 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. ... Continue reading

Navigant Research Report Shows Global Revenue Generated by Ride-Hailing Services Is Expected to Reach Nearly $1.2 Trillion in 2026

Navigant Research Report Shows Global Revenue Generated by Ride-Hailing Services Is Expected to Reach Nearly $1.2 Trillion in 2026

BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for mobility as a service (MaaS) solutions, including carsharing, ride-hailing, micro transit, automated mobility, and peer-to-peer (P2P) rental services. As more people move from rural areas to cities, an influx of personally owned vehicles ... Continue reading

OCALA GRAN PRIX TO ADD MORE WINNERS TO THEIR UNIQUE SCHOOLING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

OCALA GRAN PRIX TO ADD MORE WINNERS TO THEIR UNIQUE SCHOOLING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Omologato joins forces with top Indycar team Schmidt Peterson Motorsports

Omologato joins forces with top Indycar team Schmidt Peterson Motorsports

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PRESS RELEASE: Evocative and rare 1965 Ferrari for sale with Silverstone Auctions

PRESS RELEASE: Evocative and rare 1965 Ferrari for sale with Silverstone Auctions

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U.S. Millennial Travelers Still Prefer Hotels Over Airbnb

U.S. Millennial Travelers Still Prefer Hotels Over Airbnb

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2018 -- According to a new report on the future of U.S. Millennial travel, American travelers between 20 and 36 years of age prefer full-service hotels to an Airbnb rental, even as the home-sharing service expands in 65,000 cities and in preparation for an imminent IPO. ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Wants to see Fewer Trucks in Urban Rush-Hour Traffic

Volvo Trucks Wants to see Fewer Trucks in Urban Rush-Hour Traffic

STOCKHOLM, January 23, 2018 -- In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric trucks in Europe, and the first units will be put into operation together with selected reference customers already this year. Electric trucks drastically reduce noise and exhaust emissions and open up new ways to manage logistics. ... Continue reading

What Is Next For Clean Transportation: Modernizing School Buses, Public Transit, Cross-Border Trucks, Refrigerated Semi-Truck Trailers And More

What Is Next For Clean Transportation: Modernizing School Buses, Public Transit, Cross-Border Trucks, Refrigerated Semi-Truck Trailers And More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2018 -- With school and transit buses, trucks and other medium/heavy-duty equipment generating the bulk of the most harmful air pollutants in the region, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is proposing a new solution. ... Continue reading

Xperi Partners With ACRCloud to Bring Music Recognition to Hybrid Radio

Xperi Partners With ACRCloud to Bring Music Recognition to Hybrid Radio

CALABASAS, Calif.--Xperi Corporation (“Xperi”), a global leader in innovative technology solutions that enable extraordinary experiences for people around the world and ACRCloud, a Beijing-based audio fingerprinting service provider, have announced a partnership to integrate ACRCloud music recognition technology in ... Continue reading

Arbella Launches Free Safe Driving Mobile App

Arbella Launches Free Safe Driving Mobile App

Participants in similar CMT programs have seen driving habits improve within 30 days of implementation, reducing phone distraction by 35 percent, hard braking by 20 percent and at-risk speeding by 20 percent. According to CMT, distracted driving is a leading factor of trips that result in an accident, as drivers who us ... Continue reading

AutoGravity Exceeds $2 Billion in CAR Finance Amount Requested in 2017

AutoGravity Exceeds $2 Billion in CAR Finance Amount Requested in 2017

AutoGravity car buyers can browse thousands of cars and get up to four tailored offers using technology that completely transforms the car buying journey. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Enters Traditional Auto Dealer F&I Space with Competitive Suite of Products

J.D. Power Enters Traditional Auto Dealer F&I Space with Competitive Suite of Products

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 -- J.D. Power, the global leader in consumer insights, today announced the launch of J.D. Power Automotive Protection Products for new-car buyers. ... Continue reading

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

LendingTree®,has released the findings of its study on which car makes borrowers are stretching the most to afford. ... Continue reading

Introducing the Limited-Edition 2019 Mustang BULLITT +VIDEO

Introducing the Limited-Edition 2019 Mustang BULLITT +VIDEO

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of iconic movie “Bullitt” and its fan-favorite San Francisco car chase, Ford introduces the new cool and powerful 2019 Mustang Bullitt. ... Continue reading

This is How a Car is Painted: 84 Robots and 5,000 Liters of Paint +VIDEO

This is How a Car is Painted: 84 Robots and 5,000 Liters of Paint +VIDEO

Three years of research and enough sensitivity to appreciate market trends: “Creating a color is an inside job”, says Jordi Font from SEAT’s Color&Trim department. Its journey begins with a market study and ends when the paint is applied on the vehicle. ... Continue reading

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