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Friday, July 23, 2021

Average New-Vehicle Prices Hit All-Time High, According to Kelley Blue Book

Average New-Vehicle Prices Hit All-Time High, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2021 --The estimated average transaction price (ATP) for a light vehicle in the United States was $42,258 in June 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. New-vehicle prices increased $2,527 (up 6.4%) from June 2020, while increasing $928 (up 2.2%) from May 2021. ... Continue reading

Hankook wins BMW M GmbH as a new customer in the high-performance segment

Hankook wins BMW M GmbH as a new customer in the high-performance segment

Hankook wins BMW M GmbH as a new customer in the high-performance segment n Hankook Adds to performance OE catalog with two BMW M fitments n Ventus S1 evo Z UUHP tire designed to meet high-performance characteristics of BMW X3M and X4 M Neu-Isenburg, Germany, July 19, 2021 – Global leading tire company Hankook T ... Continue reading

Vehicle Leasing Market in Europe Growth Analysis in Trucking Industry | Discover Company Insights in Technavio

Vehicle Leasing Market in Europe Growth Analysis in Trucking Industry | Discover Company Insights in Technavio

NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 -- The global vehicle leasing market size in Europe is expected to grow by USD 62.01 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of 3.43% during the forecast period. Get FREE Sample Report in MINUTES- https://www.technavio.com/talk-to-us?report=IRTNTR43746 Technavio has announced its latest ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site

CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2021 -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls ... Continue reading

Faraday Future and Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. Announce Closing of Business Combination; Faraday Future to Trade on NASDAQ Under Ticker "FFIE” Beginning on July 22, 2021

Faraday Future and Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. Announce Closing of Business Combination; Faraday Future to Trade on NASDAQ Under Ticker "FFIE” Beginning on July 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES--Faraday Future ("FF"), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. (“PSAC”), a special purpose acquisition company. The transaction, which was approved by PSAC’s stoc ... Continue reading

Fisker Announces Global Brand Experience Center Roll Out Strategy

Fisker Announces Global Brand Experience Center Roll Out Strategy

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Fisker Inc. ("Fisker") – passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced details for the first wave of its global brand experience centers. Starting in the first half of 2022, the company will open its inaugural ... Continue reading

Ford Leaders to Discuss Results for Second-Quarter 2021, Outlook for Full Year During Fireside Chat With Barclays

Ford Leaders to Discuss Results for Second-Quarter 2021, Outlook for Full Year During Fireside Chat With Barclays

DEARBORN, Mich.--Senior leaders from Ford will discuss the auto-industry operating environment and financial results for the company’s 2021 second quarter, which will be released on July 28, during an upcoming fireside chat hosted by Barclays autos analyst Brian Johnson. The discussion will take place on Monday, Aug. ... Continue reading

NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to Acquire First Sample

NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to Acquire First Sample

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2021 -- NASA is making final preparations for its Perseverance Mars rover to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock, which future planned missions will transport to Earth. The six-wheeled geologist is searching for a scientifically interesting target in a part of Jezero Crater called the "Cr ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Group Increases Dividend

Penske Automotive Group Increases Dividend

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 21, 2021 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's dividend by 2.3% to $0.45 per share. Th ... Continue reading

Kentucky Bred 2023 Corvette Z06 Growling

Kentucky Bred 2023 Corvette Z06 Growling

DETROIT – Two years ago this week, Chevrolet introduced a revolutionary twist in the Corvette story: the first-ever mid-engine Corvette Stingray. This fall1, the story will continue with the reveal of the all-new 2023 Corvette Z06, the supercar that will put the world on notice. ... Continue reading

The new Mercedes-Benz Citan: compact outside dimensions with generous space and high functionality

The new Mercedes-Benz Citan: compact outside dimensions with generous space and high functionality

Stuttgart. The new Mercedes-Benz Citan and its fully electric model variant – the eCitan – will celebrate their premiere on Wednesday, 25 August 2021. ... Continue reading

Agriculture Tire Market growth in Tires & Rubber Industry | Emerging Trends, Company Risk, and Key Executives | Technavio

Agriculture Tire Market growth in Tires & Rubber Industry | Emerging Trends, Company Risk, and Key Executives | Technavio

NEW YORK, July 23, 2021 -- The agriculture tire market is set to grow by USD 2.2 billion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 5% during 2021-2025. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicle Development Platform Market growth in Auto Parts & Equipment Industry | Emerging Trends, Company Risk, and Key Executives | Technavio

Autonomous Vehicle Development Platform Market growth in Auto Parts & Equipment Industry | Emerging Trends, Company Risk, and Key Executives | Technavio

NEW YORK, July 23, 2021 -- The autonomous vehicle development platform market is set to grow by USD 41.54 billion, decelerating at a CAGR of about 30% during 2021-2025. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

CarVal Investors Launches Clean CLO Product Line

CarVal Investors Launches Clean CLO Product Line

MINNEAPOLIS, July 23, 2021 -- CarVal Investors, an established global alternative investment manager, today announced the launch of the CarVal Clean CLO platform. The CLOs managed by the platform will utilize a new ESG risk assessment technology to pursue a high-performing, ESG-optimized portfolio which will be driven ... Continue reading

Exhaust System Market worth $47.9 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Exhaust System Market worth $47.9 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, July 23, 2021 -- According to the new market research report "Exhaust System Market by After-Treatment Device (DOC, DPF, LNT, SCR, GPF), Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, Trucks, Buses, Ag Tractor, Construction & Mining Equipment), Aftermarket, Component, Sensor, Application, Sales Channel and Region - Global Forecast to ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Battery Aftermarket Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring EnerSys, LG Chem and Panasonic Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Battery Aftermarket Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring EnerSys, LG Chem and Panasonic Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Battery Aftermarket Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the automotive battery aftermarket market and it is poised to grow by 26.28 million units during 2021-2025, decelerating at a CAGR of almost 2% during the fo ... Continue reading

Global Driving Simulator Market (2021 to 2026) - by Vehicle Type, Simulator Type, Training Driving Simulator, Application, End-user and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Driving Simulator Market (2021 to 2026) - by Vehicle Type, Simulator Type, Training Driving Simulator, Application, End-user and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Driving Simulator Market (2021-2026) by Vehicle Type, Simulator Type, Training Driving Simulator, Application, End-user, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of COVID-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Driving Simulator Market is ... Continue reading

Guide to the heartland of Israel - Judea and Samaria

Guide to the heartland of Israel - Judea and Samaria

NEWTON, Mass., July 23, 2021 -- The opportunity to travel around the world is slowly being restored and with that the opportunity to visit Israel is starting to become available as well. What is "Judea and Samaria"? Judea (the inheritance of the tribe of Judah) and Samaria (the inheritance of the sons of Joseph) is a ... Continue reading

Lucid Motors and Churchill Capital Corp IV Close Business Combination

Lucid Motors and Churchill Capital Corp IV Close Business Combination

(PRNewsfoto/Lucid Motors) (PRNewsfoto/Churchill Capital Corp IV) NEWARK, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 23, 2021 -- Churchill Capital Corp IV ("Churchill IV" or "CCIV") , a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and Lucid Motors today announced the completion of their business combination, taking public a com ... Continue reading

Military Vehicle Electrification Market by Technology, System, Platform, Operation and Region - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Military Vehicle Electrification Market by Technology, System, Platform, Operation and Region - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Military Vehicle Electrification Market by Technology (Hybrid and Fully Electric), by System (Power Generation, Cooling System, Energy Storage, Traction Drive System and Power Conversion) by Platform, by Operation and by Region - Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

NHOA: First EV Fastcharging Network Enabled by Renewables, Energy Storage and 100% Grid Integrated

NHOA: First EV Fastcharging Network Enabled by Renewables, Energy Storage and 100% Grid Integrated

PARIS--Regulatory News: In the context of the Masterplan10x and the Strategic Ambitions released by NHOA (Paris:NHOA) on the date hereof, and of the approval of the Board of Directors of Free2Move eSolutions, Carlalberto Guglielminotti, NHOA’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Free2Move eSolutions, an ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Adds Additional Market To Its Growing EchoPark Nationwide Distribution Network & Digital Expansion In Greensboro, North Carolina

Sonic Automotive Adds Additional Market To Its Growing EchoPark Nationwide Distribution Network & Digital Expansion In Greensboro, North Carolina

GREENSBORO, N.C.--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) , a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced the recent opening of an EchoPark Automotive delivery center in the Greensboro, North Carolina market. “The pre-owned vehicle market continues to ... Continue reading

Worldwide All-Terrain Vehicles Industry to 2027 - Timely and Accurate Market Statistics for Over 140 Countries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide All-Terrain Vehicles Industry to 2027 - Timely and Accurate Market Statistics for Over 140 Countries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2021 Global Forecast for All-Terrain Vehicles, Gasoline and Electric, for Transport of People or Goods (2022-2027 Outlook) - Manufacturing & Markets Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report contains timely and accurate market statistics and forecasts on the market for ... Continue reading

US Natural Gas Prices Highest Since 2014

US Natural Gas Prices Highest Since 2014

July 22, 2021 Source: Graph created by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), based on data from Natural Gas Intelligence Note: Waha and Henry Hub prices for February 11–18, 2021, exceeded publication range. During this cold snap in Texas, Waha prices reached a high of $206.19/MMBtu on Feb 16, and Henry Hu ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman Mong-Koo Chung Inducted Into Automotive Hall of Fame

Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman Mong-Koo Chung Inducted Into Automotive Hall of Fame

Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman, Mong-Koo Chung, has been officially inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at the 2020/2021 Induction and Awards Ceremony. The industry’s top honor was presented to the class of 2020 at a celebration held at the ICON Convention Center in Detroit on July 22. ... Continue reading

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