By Peter Campbell, Motor Industry Correspondent Financial Times Geely, which already owns Volvo Cars and Lotus, has built up a 9.69 per cent stake in Daimler, the German carmaker said in a filing late on Friday. The stake is worth roughly $9bn. Li Shufu, the chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, will travel to Germ ... Continue reading
Regal Princess To Offer Passengers No Excuse Internet Connectivity at Sea
MEDIA ALERT FOR MONDAY, FEB. 26, 2018 Working with Satellite-Enabled Connectivity Solutions Provider SES Networks, Bandwidth to Exceed 1.5 Gigabytes per Second onboard Regal Princess from Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises Media Availability During Live Event via Video Conference Call and Individual Interviews wit ... Continue reading
AutoCanada Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
EDMONTON, Feb. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - AutoCanada Inc. ("AutoCanada" or the "Company") (TSX:ACQ) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly eligible dividend of $0.10 per common share on AutoCanada's outstanding Class A common shares, payable on March 15, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close o ... Continue reading
Government of Canada Supports Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure in B.C.
BURNABY, BC, Feb. 23, 2018 Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles decrease greenhouse gas emissions and in some cases can significantly reduce fuel costs. ... Continue reading
Dodge Believes In The Future Of Driving and Drivers - Sponsors Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Dodge becomes title sponsor of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Denver 2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar marks 30th year of FCA US LLC sponsorship of top-level drag racing at Bandimere Speedway Dodge also returns for third-consecutive year as title sponsor of Dodge NHRA Nationals in Readi ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Named 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced that it has been named the 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the annual competition sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the advisory firm of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and the legal firm of Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. ... Continue reading
Alsco teams up with RCR and VF Workwear at Atlanta Motor Speedway! [Press Release]
To Whom it May Concern: Please see the following press release regarding Alsco's partnership with Richard Childress Racing and VF Workwear as the primary sponsor of the No. 3 Chevrolet at this weekend's Rinnai 250 XFINITY Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2018 -- Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Baccarat Hotel New York as a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. ... Continue reading
First update of 2018 on the construction of the new Champlain Bridge
MONTREAL, Feb. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Safe and secure transportation corridors such as the new Champlain Bridge facilitate trade and create well-paying jobs for the middle class while improving connections across road networks and the continuous and safe flow of people and goods. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Global 3D Printing Materials Market in Automotive Transportation, Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This research service focuses on different product segments such as plastic powders, photopolymers, plastic filaments, and metals. ... Continue reading
Mavis Discount Tire and Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers to Merge
MILLWOOD, N.Y. & BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Mavis Discount Tire (“Mavis”) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (“Express”), a Golden Gate Capital portfolio company, creating one of the largest independent automotive service platforms in the U.S. Upon ... Continue reading
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb. 23, 2018 -- As part of ongoing efforts by St. ... Continue reading
Mexico City next stop for DS Virgin Racing
Latest news from DS Virgin Racing Formula E . ... Continue reading
Kia "Stinger Experience" - Test Drive The High Performing Vehicle
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2018 -- Over the last month the all-new Kia Stinger has been named "Vehicle of the Year" by Roadshow by CNET, "Best of the Year" by MotorWeek, and urged people to "Feel Something Again – a State of Mind" in Kia Motors' Super Bowl ad. Now, Kia is ready to show consumers and enthusiasts what al ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz launches UK limited edition Actros1
Mercedes-Benz launches UK limited edition Actros1, the ultimate driver’s truck Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has unveiled an exclusive new model which elevates driver appeal to a new level. A maximum of 100 Actros1 tractor units are being built and go on sale in March, loaded with optional technology, comfort features and ... Continue reading
Back to Nature - New Study Focuses on "Biomimicry"
LONDON - February 23, 2018: According to a new study, eight in ten of us think the smartest breakthroughs in science, technology and safety will come from copying nature - citing examples like cats eyes, Velcro and solar panels. Biomimicry is the imitation of nature to solve the challenges we face. ... Continue reading
Audi Tests "Virtual Reality Holodeck" For Faster Product Development
Audi is now testing a so-called virtual-reality holodeck for assessing the design of new car models. This technology creates a walkable, virtual environment with a three-dimensional image of a car. ... Continue reading
Renault, Alpine and Dacia: Looking to Make News at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
In a world premiere, Renault will unveil a new concept focused on shared urban mobility. Introduction of a new 1.3-litre Energy TCe engine for Renault Captur and Renault Scenic. ... Continue reading
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