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Bugatti wins several times at Concorso d'Eleganza with the "Best of Show" award, the "Fiva Trophy" and the "Design award"

Bugatti wins several times at Concorso d'Eleganza with the "Best of Show" award, the "Fiva Trophy" and the "Design award"

The world’s finest vehicles meet once a year at the Concorso d’Eleganza by Lake Como, Italy. But even among the best in the world there can be only one winner, and this year the honor was bestowed upon a Bugatti Type 57S Vanvooren Cabriolet. ... Continue reading

Boeing President and CEO to Speak at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference June 3

Boeing President and CEO to Speak at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference June 3

CHICAGO, May 23, 2022 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 3rd at 8:00 a.m. ET. Visit https://kvgo.com/bernstein-2022-38th-annual-sdc/boeing-june to access a link to the live broadcast of the conference. ... Continue reading

Monster Jam® unveils 12,000-pound monster truck custom designed by St. Jude patient, limited-edition collectible to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Monster Jam® unveils 12,000-pound monster truck custom designed by St. Jude patient, limited-edition collectible to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 23, 2022 -- Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, revved up support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to crush childhood cancer during its Monster Jam World Finals® May 21 to 22, in Orlando, Florida, at Camping World Stadium. ... Continue reading

NASA Announces Armstrong Flight Research Center Director to Retire

NASA Announces Armstrong Flight Research Center Director to Retire

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 -- David McBride, director of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, announced plans to retire on June 30 after 35 years of service to the agency. He began his career at NASA as an intern. ... Continue reading

Dixon, Honda Claim Pole for 106th Indianapolis 500

Dixon, Honda Claim Pole for 106th Indianapolis 500

Scott Dixon, Alex Palou will start one-two with Honda power Dixon records second-fastest qualifying run in Indianapolis 500 history Third consecutive Indy 500 pole for Honda, two-in-a-row for Dixon SPEEDWAY, Ind., May 22, 2022 -- For the fifth time in his incredible career, Scott Dixon will lead the field to green at t ... Continue reading

$22.72 Bn Automotive Windshield Markets by Glass Type, Position, Vehicle, Distribution, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$22.72 Bn Automotive Windshield Markets by Glass Type, Position, Vehicle, Distribution, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Windshield Market Research Report by Glass Type (Laminated Glass and Tempered Glass), Position, Vehicle, Distribution, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's of ... Continue reading

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Automotive Market Outlook Report 2022: Continuous Development for Higher Sales of Passenger Vehicles and Pickups to Meet the Growing Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Automotive Market Outlook Report 2022: Continuous Development for Higher Sales of Passenger Vehicles and Pickups to Meet the Growing Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "ASEAN Automotive Outlook, 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This research service evaluates the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) automotive market, focusing on key countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. ... Continue reading

Automotive Sunroof Market to reach US$ 19 Bn by 2032 - Future Market Insights, Inc.

Automotive Sunroof Market to reach US$ 19 Bn by 2032 - Future Market Insights, Inc.

The global automotive sunroof market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2018 to 2032. Key factors driving the growth of this market include the increasing demand for luxury and premium cars, rising disposable income of consumers, and growing awareness about sunroofs as a lifestyle product. ... Continue reading

Average Age of Vehicles in the US Increases to 12.2 years, according to S&P Global Mobility

Average Age of Vehicles in the US Increases to 12.2 years, according to S&P Global Mobility

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Average Age by Vehicle Type, Source: S&P Global Mobility Average Age by Vehicle Type, Source: S&P Global Mobility Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US rose to 12.2 years thi ... Continue reading

Carousel Motor Group Launches Carousel Online, An Automotive Ecommerce Site

Carousel Motor Group Launches Carousel Online, An Automotive Ecommerce Site

MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2022 -- Carousel Motor Group (CMG), an operating company of the Pohlad Companies, today announced the launch of Carousel Online www.CarouselOnline.com, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling pre-owned vehicles. As consumers continue to benefit from the convenience of making purchases online, ... Continue reading

China Automotive and 5G Industry Integration Development Report 2022: Application of 5G-V2X Will Promote the Realization of High-level Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Automotive and 5G Industry Integration Development Report 2022: Application of 5G-V2X Will Promote the Realization of High-level Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive and 5G Industry Integration Development Report, 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Research on integration of vehicle and 5G: OEMs rush into mass production of 5G models whose sales may reach 3.68 million units in 2025 By the end of 2021, China had built and opened ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Reports Unaudited 2022 First Quarter

China Automotive Systems Reports Unaudited 2022 First Quarter

WUHAN, China, May 23, 2022 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. First Quarter 2022 Highlights Net sales increased by 4.7% to $136.4 mil ... Continue reading

Consumers Energy Making $100 Million in Upgrades to Improve Reliability of Michigan's Power Grid

Consumers Energy Making $100 Million in Upgrades to Improve Reliability of Michigan's Power Grid

Investment in high voltage distribution will reduce, shorten outages for electric customers JACKSON, Mich. , May 23, 2022 -- Consumers Energy today announced plans for $100 million of investment in 2022 to reduce both the number and length of power outages. The energy provider will make significant upgrades to its hig ... Continue reading

Deloitte research reveals inaction on climate change could cost the world's economy US$178 trillion by 2070

Deloitte research reveals inaction on climate change could cost the world's economy US$178 trillion by 2070

By contrast, the global economy could gain US$43 trillion over the next five decades by rapidly accelerating the transition to net-zero Key highlights: Deloitte's Global Turning Point Report finds that unchecked climate change could cost the global economy US$178 trillion over the next 50 years, unless global leaders u ... Continue reading

EVgo Announces Addition of Two New Board Members, Katherine Motlagh and Badar Khan

EVgo Announces Addition of Two New Board Members, Katherine Motlagh and Badar Khan

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Katherine Motlagh and Badar Khan (Photo: Business Wire) Katherine Motlagh and Badar Khan (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. , the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) a ... Continue reading

Farm Tire Market Research Report 2022 - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Farm Tire Market Research Report 2022 - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Farm Tire Market Research Report by Construction (Bias Tires and Radial Tires), Application, End User, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Farm Tir ... Continue reading

FleetOps' Data Reveals Trucking Industry's Sleepiest States Across the U.S.

FleetOps' Data Reveals Trucking Industry's Sleepiest States Across the U.S.

ELD data critical to ensuring drivers are getting adequate rest before operating vehicles of up to 80,000 pounds TORONTO, May 23, 2022 -- FleetOps, North America's fastest-growing capacity aggregation and freight matching platform built exclusively for brokers and third-party logistics, announced today its real-time da ... Continue reading

Ford Pro Leading Companies into Electrified Future with Electric Vehicles, Charging Solutions, In-Vehicle Software

Ford Pro Leading Companies into Electrified Future with Electric Vehicles, Charging Solutions, In-Vehicle Software

SEBASTOPOL, Calif.--Uncharted territory means dealing with unknowns, as commercial customers are learning to move their fleets toward battery electric vehicles. Ford Pro™ is helping manage the anxieties this kind of uncertainty brings by helping to make the transition to an electric future easy, bundling vehicles wit ... Continue reading

Global Aircraft Engine Markets Report 2022: Ongoing Technological Advancements and Increasing Demand for Fuel-efficient, High-performance Aircraft Engines Fueling Growth

Global Aircraft Engine Markets Report 2022: Ongoing Technological Advancements and Increasing Demand for Fuel-efficient, High-performance Aircraft Engines Fueling Growth

DUBLIN, May 23, 2022 -- The "Global Aircraft Engine Market, By Engine Type (Turboprop, Turboshaft, Turbofan, Piston), By Aircraft Type (Narrow Body Aircrafts, Wide Body Aircrafts, Regional Aircrafts, Others), By Platform, By Application, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ... Continue reading

Global Automotive High Performance Brake System Market Analysis and Future Outlook to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive High Performance Brake System Market Analysis and Future Outlook to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive High performance Brake System Market - Revenue, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competition, COVID-19 Strategies, Regional Analysis and Future Outlook to 2030 (By Products, Applications, End Cases)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive industry is set to exper ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Synchronizer Market Report 2022: High Demand for Luxury Vehicles Driving Market Growth - Forecast to 2027

Global Automotive Synchronizer Market Report 2022: High Demand for Luxury Vehicles Driving Market Growth - Forecast to 2027

DUBLIN, May 23, 2022 -- The "Global Automotive Synchronizer Market, By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle, OTR), By Demand Category (OEM vs Replacement), By Material (Steel, Brass, Others), By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2017-2027" report has be ... Continue reading

Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Markets Report 2022 Featuring Volkswagen Group, BMW AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Tesla INC, Toyota Motor Company

Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Markets Report 2022 Featuring Volkswagen Group, BMW AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Tesla INC, Toyota Motor Company

DUBLIN, May 23, 2022 -- The "Global Electric 4 Wheel Drive Car Market, By Propulsion (BEV, HEV, PHEV), By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedan, SUV), By Battery Capacity (Below 25 KWH, 25KWH-40KWH, Above 40KWH), By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2017-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's o ... Continue reading

Global Tire Testing Market Forecast and Opportunities to 2027 - Rising Growth of Tires in End-User Industries (Aerospace, Automotive and Defense Vehicles) is Creating High Demand for Testing Machines - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Tire Testing Market Forecast and Opportunities to 2027 - Rising Growth of Tires in End-User Industries (Aerospace, Automotive and Defense Vehicles) is Creating High Demand for Testing Machines - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Tire Testing Market, By Testing Type (Tensile Test, Tear Test, Adhesion Test, Compression Test, and Fatigue Test), By Sourcing (In House and Outsourcing), By Vehicle Type, By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2017-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The gl ... Continue reading

Growth Opportunities in the Japanese Automotive Seating Market 2022: Integration of Life-on-board Themes into Seating Systems with the Rise of AD - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Growth Opportunities in the Japanese Automotive Seating Market 2022: Integration of Life-on-board Themes into Seating Systems with the Rise of AD - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Japanese Automotive Seating Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Automotive seating is a mature market. ... Continue reading

G&W’s Georgia Central Railway to Serve New Hyundai Electric Vehicle Facility in Savannah Area

G&W’s Georgia Central Railway to Serve New Hyundai Electric Vehicle Facility in Savannah Area

SAVANNAH, Ga.--Georgia Central Railway, L.P., a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), today announced that it will serve a new, dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery-manufacturing facility in Bryan County, Georgia, for Hyundai Motor Group. The $5.5 billion project is scheduled to begin commercial production ... Continue reading

Intertek Expands Service Offerings at North America Electric Vehicle Testing Lab

Intertek Expands Service Offerings at North America Electric Vehicle Testing Lab

PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces the expansion of services and capabilities at its Transportation Technologies lab in Plymouth, Mich., to meet the automotive industry’s increasing demand for safe and reliable testing for evolving electric vehicle (EV) an ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Easier Way to Lift a Heavy Battery (CHK-172)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Easier Way to Lift a Heavy Battery (CHK-172)

PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2022 -- "I thought there could be a better method of lifting a heavy rechargeable battery from its recessed cavity," said an inventor, from Riverdale, Ill., "so I invented the EASY OUT BATTERY HANDLE. My design would enhance safety by eliminating awkward maneuvers commonly experienced in order to ma ... Continue reading

Let the Summertimes Roll with Pilot Flying J's $50,000 Fuel Giveaway

Let the Summertimes Roll with Pilot Flying J's $50,000 Fuel Giveaway

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 23, 2022 -- The unofficial start to summer is kicking off with National Road Trip Day on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, and Pilot Flying J is helping travelers fulfill their road trip dreams with a $50,000 fuel giveaway and summer deals. Mark your calendars, National Road Trip Day is ... Continue reading

MAVTV Announces 'All-American Weekend' - Exciting Broadcast Lineup to Include Live Pro Motocross, Premier Dirt Track Racing, Tribute Honoring Military Heroes

MAVTV Announces 'All-American Weekend' - Exciting Broadcast Lineup to Include Live Pro Motocross, Premier Dirt Track Racing, Tribute Honoring Military Heroes

MAVTV Motorsports Network to air live broadcasts of America's favorite racing events along with special programming for MAVTV and MAVTV Plus subscribers starting May 26th through Memorial Day weekend. CORONA, Calif., May 23, 2022 -- MAVTV Motorsports Network celebrates racing, America's most patriotic sport, with a hea ... Continue reading

Maxion Wheels and Challenge4 Set New Guinness World Record for High-Altitude Drive in an All-electric Vehicle

Maxion Wheels and Challenge4 Set New Guinness World Record for High-Altitude Drive in an All-electric Vehicle

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail New highest altitude by an electric vehicle Guinness World Record is set by Maxion Wheels and Challenge4 with the ascent of a VW ID.4 GTX riding on Maxion steel wheels to the top of Bolivia's Uturuncu volcano. (Photo: Business Wire) New highest altitude by an electric vehicle Guinness ... Continue reading

Museum of Illusions® Confirms Plans to Expand to Charlotte, NC

Museum of Illusions® Confirms Plans to Expand to Charlotte, NC

Lease finalized for future Charlotte museum, which will be the largest Museum of Illusions U.S. location and will feature never-before-seen style and design concepts ATLANTA, May 23, 2022 -- Museum of IllusionsⓇ, originator of illusions "edutainment" museums, announced today its official plans to open the global bran ... Continue reading

Progressive Insurance® Unveils Driving Small Business Forward Grant Program to Support Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Progressive Insurance® Unveils Driving Small Business Forward Grant Program to Support Hispanic Entrepreneurs

In collaboration with Hello Alice, $250,000 grant program will provide Hispanic-identifying entrepreneurs with funds for use toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, May 23, 2022 -- Progressive Insurance®, the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, recently ... Continue reading

Rising Sales of Automobiles to Push Automotive Brake Components Demand at 4.2% CAGR by 2032

Rising Sales of Automobiles to Push Automotive Brake Components Demand at 4.2% CAGR by 2032

Implementation of Vehicle Safety Regulations to Catapult Automotive Brake Components Sales to Exceed US$ 75.6 Bn by 2032 An exhaustive study published by Fact.MR provides compelling insights into upcoming opportunities and emerging trend. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the global automotive brake components mar ... Continue reading

Road Trip Ready: Wyndham Mobile App Now Lets Travelers Plan and Book the Ultimate Summer Road Trip

Road Trip Ready: Wyndham Mobile App Now Lets Travelers Plan and Book the Ultimate Summer Road Trip

First-of-its kind experience comes as over 80% of U.S. travelers plan to take a road trip this year, helping them seamlessly create, customize and book multi-hotel itineraries PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 23, 2022 -- Queue up the playlist and pack those snacks because planning the ultimate summer road trip is now easier than ... Continue reading

Shell and Inaccess will deploy the Unity platform in a unique hybrid PV+Wind 100MW project in the Netherlands

Shell and Inaccess will deploy the Unity platform in a unique hybrid PV+Wind 100MW project in the Netherlands

LONDON, May 23, 2022 -- As renewable energy penetration increases, many grid operators and consequently developers are facing challenges due to reduced grid capacity. The Netherlands is one of the countries dealing with such challenges stemming from the fast growth of its renewable energy sector during the last couple ... Continue reading

The Automotive Inverter Global Market is Projected to Reach $50.1 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 17.09% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Automotive Inverter Global Market is Projected to Reach $50.1 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 17.09% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Inverter Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Vehicle Type, Propulsion Type, Power Output, Material Type, Technology, and Regional Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive inverter market was estim ... Continue reading

Toyota, Honda finish 1-2; General Motors finishes at 3rd in annual Supplier Working Relations Study

Toyota, Honda finish 1-2; General Motors finishes at 3rd in annual Supplier Working Relations Study

DETROIT, May 23, 2022 -- Results of the 22nd annual North American Automotive OEM - Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study were released today by Plante Moran. The study shows in spite of supply chain shortages and production volatility, transition pains to electric vehicles, logistics constraints, and increa ... Continue reading

Update: NASA Seeks Comments on Moon to Mars Objectives by June 3

Update: NASA Seeks Comments on Moon to Mars Objectives by June 3

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 -- Editor's Note: NASA has extended the comment period on its Moon to Mars Objectives to 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 3. Comments were previously set to close on Tuesday, May 31. ... Continue reading

U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Report 2022-2030 - New York is Emerging as Dominant State in Adoption of Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Report 2022-2030 - New York is Emerging as Dominant State in Adoption of Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Charger Type, by Connector, by Application, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The U.S. electric vehicle charging infrastructure market size is expected to ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Innovative, First to Market 12-Volt DieHard Battery Designed Specifically for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Advance Auto Parts Announces Innovative, First to Market 12-Volt DieHard Battery Designed Specifically for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, today announced the introduction of DieHard® EV with xEV by Clarios, becoming the first auto parts retailer to sell 12-volt batteries designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. Advance continues to drive innovation and ex ... Continue reading

Alpha Motor Corporation Enters MoU With Industry Leading Automobile Manufacturer UHI Group To Mass Produce Electric Vehicles

Alpha Motor Corporation Enters MoU With Industry Leading Automobile Manufacturer UHI Group To Mass Produce Electric Vehicles

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2022 -- Alpha Motor Corporation and UHI Group ("UHI") have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm a synergistic business relationship between the two companies, pursuant to which UHI will manufacture and validate Alpha Motor Corporation's production-ready electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Erode Price Satisfaction, Drive Surge in Value Shopping, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Insurance Rate Hikes Erode Price Satisfaction, Drive Surge in Value Shopping, J.D. Power Finds

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study (Graphic: Business Wire) J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - MAY 23, 2022

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - MAY 23, 2022

Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

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