Asbury Automotive Group Announces Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., reported net income for the third quarter 2017 of $30.7 million, or $1.48 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
AutoGravity Announces Partnership With Global Lending Services
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 -- AutoGravity, a FinTech pioneer on a mission to transform car financing by harnessing the power of the smartphone, announced a partnership with Global Lending Services LLC, a South Carolina-based auto finance company, to provide access to finance offers through the innovative AutoGravit ... Continue reading
FELTON, California, October 24, 2017 -- The global automotive trimmers market is expected to witness an upswing in the forecast period. Automotive trimmers are responsible for upholstering motor vehicle seats, lining car roofs, floors and door panels coupled with installation of windows, windscreens, backrest boosters, ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas—CarStory, the automotive AI platform from Vast, today announced general availability of CarStory Analytics, the AI platform that powers CarStory Market Reports, CarStory Insights, CarStory Leaderboard and the CarStory Marketplace. "The market is rewarding companies that deliver answers, not just informa ... Continue reading
Cat Financial Announces Third-Quarter 2017 Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Cat Financial reported third-quarter 2017 revenues of $673 million, an increase of $22 million, or 3 percent, compared with the third quarter of 2016. ... Continue reading
GM Reports Income of $0.1 Billion and EBIT-adjusted of $2.5 Billion from Continuing Operations
DETROIT, Oct. 24, 2017 -- General Motors Co. ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports 2017 Third Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS—Polaris Industries Inc. today reported third quarter 2017 sales of $1,478.7 million, up 25 percent from $1,185.1 million for the third quarter of 2016. Adjusted sales, which excludes the impact from Victory Motorcycles® net sales for the third quarter of 2017, were $1,480.3 million for the 2017 third qua ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results - Record F&I Results and Total Gross Profit
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2017. ... Continue reading
Tire Valve Market Key Players Continental, Baolong, Hamaton and Alligator
PUNE, India, October 24, 2017 -- Tire Valve Market 2017 Research Report initially provides a basic overview of the industry that covers definition, applications and manufacturing technology, post which the report explores into the international players in the market according to DeepResearchReports. Complete report on ... Continue reading
5 Growth Areas in the Electric Car Revolution
LONDON, October 24, 2017 -- Electric vehicles (EVs) are a disruptive technology-all on their own. But the EV chain is a long one, and there are significant opportunities here in everything from batteries to artificial intelligence and semi-conductors. ... Continue reading
WABAN, Mass., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Temkin Group released a new research report "Temkin Loyalty Index, 2017." This is the third year of this study that examines the loyalty of 10,000 U.S. consumers to 329 companies across 20 industries. ... Continue reading
Air China Announces Launch Of New Los Angeles-Shenzhen Service
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Star Alliance member Air China is adding to its three daily Los Angeles-Beijing flights with a new route that connects Southern California's Silicon Beach to China's own Silicon Valley starting Dec. ... Continue reading
DALLAS, October 24, 2017 -- Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today confirmed that the company is in negotiations with Lithium Exploration Group, Inc. (USOTC: LEXG). This confirmation is released as a joint announcement from the two companies. The two companies are working together to pursue the growing demand for l ... Continue reading
ATA Welcomes J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. as Newest Member
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations proudly welcomed J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. as the trucking group's newest member. ... Continue reading
Automotive Light-Vehicle Sensors Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Automotive Light-Vehicle Sensors - Technology, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies, materials and suppliers involved, and material content forecasts out to 2032. ... Continue reading
MIAMI, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Brickell Travel Management (BTM), in collaboration with their client La Colonia Medical Center, has successfully sent a charter plane to deliver relief to Puerto Rico on Friday, October 20th. Together along with clients, vendors, partners and employees, BTM was able to collect over 16,000 lbs. ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Reports Third-Quarter 2017 Results
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Third Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2017 2016 Sales and Revenues $11.4 $9.2 Profit Per Share $1.77 $0.48 Adjusted Profit Per Share $1.95 $0.85 Third-quarter sales and revenues up more than $2 billion from a year ago Operational performance driving improved results ... Continue reading
Delphi Reaches Agreement to Acquire nuTonomy
BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Delphi Automotive PLC announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire nuTonomy, Inc. for an upfront purchase price of $400 million and earn-outs totaling approximately $50 million. The transaction brings together the leading start-up and Tier 1 in autonomous driving (AD) and furth ... Continue reading
Foley Survey Reveals Bullish but Measured Outlook in Race to Self-Driving Cars
WASHINGTON—As Congress makes headway on legislation to expedite the rollout of self-driving cars, automotive and technology companies are already forging ahead in spite of lingering regulatory uncertainty and other challenges, according to a new survey conducted by law firm Foley & Lardner LLP. Foley’s 2017 Connect ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Global ADAS and Autonomous Driving Components Market, Analysis & Forecast - 2017-2026" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The market in terms of value generated $2.76 billion in the year 2016, and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period of 2017-2026. ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Refinish Coating Market, Analysis & Forecasts 2016-2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Refinish Coating Market, Analysis & Forecast (2016-2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The increasing number of vehicles, rising road accidents and growing disposable income especially in the emerging economies are the key factors that are projected to spur th ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Global Mobile Homes Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global mobile homes market to grow at a CAGR of 7.86% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
Global tire manufacturer Nexen announces the all-new Roadian MTX; Nexen's first-ever off-road tire
https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/529083/vcsPRAsset_529083_91952_b79c3a25-bad1-4825-abe5-c85104d23095_0.png  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLOBAL TIRE MANUFACTURER NEXEN ANNOUNCES THE ALL-NEW ROADIAN MTX; NEXEN’S FIRST-EVER OFF-ROAD TIRE WITH REVERSIBLE DUAL SIDE WALLS TO FULLY CUSTOMIZE THE LOOK OF YOUR VEHICLE -- Nex ... Continue reading
Global Vehicle Lightweighting Technology, Trends and the Future Report 2017 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Global Vehicle Lightweighting - Technology, Trends and the Future" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the vehicle light-weighting mega-trend, the technologies, materials and suppliers involved, and material content forecasts out to 203 ... Continue reading
GM Financial Reports September Quarter 2017 Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas—GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) announced income from continuing operations of $186 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $134 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Income from continuing operations for the nine mon ... Continue reading
How Many Pumpkins Fit In A Chevy SUV?
Hi Editors, NOTE: This is a pitch from Spork Marketing, LLC on behalf of GMPartsOnline.net. We thought it would be fun to show how many pumpkins will fit in Chevy SUVs, so we made a graphic: https://www.gmpartsonline.net/blog/pumpkins-in-chevy-suv As you can see, the Tahoe holds fewer pumpkins than the little bitty Tra ... Continue reading
Hyundai America Technical Center Invests $5 Million in American Center for Mobility
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich., Oct. 24, 2017 -- The Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is entering into a long-term partnership with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support the advancement of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology. ... Continue reading
Introducing FoxxVault™: The World's First License Plate Vault
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2017 -- FoxxVault™ the World's First Smart License Plate Vault launched on Kickstarter at 8:00 am PDT. ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017 -- The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announced today plans to unveil their newly engineered lightweight aftermarket frames at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Mini Babybel®, the creamy, red-wax-wrapped cheese, has been named the Official Snack Cheese of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort in California and Disney Cruise Line. ... Continue reading
Neustar and J.D. Power Partner to Offer Best-in-Class Automotive Audiences for Precision Marketing
STERLING, Va.—Neustar, Inc., a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information services, today announced that it is partnering with J.D. Power, the global leader in consumer insights and data and analytics, to offer a new advanced automotive audiences solution. The new solution will combine Neustar’s trusted ide ... Continue reading
PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Earnings
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The PACCAR Innovation Center, Sunnyvale, California (Photo: Business Wire) The PACCAR Innovation Center, Sunnyvale, California (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DAF XF and CF Vocational Trucks (Photo: Busin ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Recaro Automotive Seating returns to the SEMA show in Las Vegas, and will present performance seats for true car enthusiasts, including four new seats targeting the North America aftermarket. ... Continue reading
San Juan, Puerto Rico Selected as One of Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel" Top 10 Cities for 2018
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan, has been showcased as one of Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel" Top 10 Cities for 2018. ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017 -- Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services ("Spartan"), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. which encompasses the Utilimaster® brand, announced today it has accepted and will fulfill a 20-unit order from AmeriPride Services, one of the largest textile rental services and supply compani ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & LONDON—Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and London, today announced its partnership with Bruce Swift, a senior executive in the automotive industry, to create a niche manufacturing platform. With over 30 years of senior management expe ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Automotive Launches Line of Durable LED Low-Beam Headlights for the Canadian Market
HILLSBORO, N.H.—SYLVANIA Automotive, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced its new line of LED low beam headlights for the Canadian market. The line of LED bulbs, including the 9006 LED Headlight, H7 LED Headlight, and H ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2017 -- United Bus Technology (UBT), a leading IT solution provider for the motor coach industry has just launched the revolutionary Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) ticketing solution and e-Tour Guide on DC Trails, Inc.'s Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker buses to offer passengers the ultimate s ... Continue reading
United Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Offer Boarding Passes for Partner Airlines Via its Mobile App
CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2017 -- United Airlines (UAL) today announced a new enhancement to the United app that will allow customers to receive boarding passes when connecting to 19 airline partners on their smart phones, a feature which no other U.S. carrier currently offers. ... Continue reading
Viking Orders Seven New River Ships For 2019
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2017 -- Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com), the world's leading river cruise line, today announced it has placed an order for seven new river ships that will debut in 2019. ... Continue reading
GEICO Earns Top Companies for Women Technologists Award
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail GEICO sent an A-Team of IT associates to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Orlando, Fla., to help celebrate the company's Top Companies for Women Technologists Award. Pictured (from left) are: Marie Motowylak, Decision Sciences & Transformation director; Anu Pahwa, ... Continue reading
Road accidents in Africa among deadliest worldwide, UN official says, urging more action
NEW YORK, 23 October 2017 / PRN Africa / -- Some 650 people are killed each day in road accidents throughout Africa, a senior United Nations official today said, calling for more to be done to keep drivers – as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists – safe. “There is projected increase in urbanization, m ... Continue reading
More British Car Buyers Choose Japanese Brands
Demand for Japanese car brands in the UK has risen by 38.2% over the past half decade, with year-to-date registrations reaching some 352,824 - almost 100,000 more than in the same period five years ago.[3] At the same time, UK production of cars for Japanese buyers has risen 34.5%, making the country Britain's sixth bi ... Continue reading
AAPEXedu 2017 to Offer Business Management Training
AAPEXedu 2017 will offer more than 50 sessions at the upcoming AAPEX in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading
Exponential Launches VDX Content Amplifier; A Discovery Communications Company
EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Exponential Interactive, one of the largest digital advertising companies, reaching more than 700 million users monthly, has launched a new VDX Content Amplifier offering that takes curated content from partner media and inserts it into scalable, interactive, and engaging VDX (Video-Driven Experien ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company today announced global leadership changes as it continues to redesign company operations for long-term success. ... Continue reading
Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” Models From Lexus
Graphic novel unveiled alongside LC Inspiration Series and Black Panther Inspired LC When a Super Hero is your muse, the results can be amazing. ... Continue reading
Rinspeed Mobility Pod System Includes Total and Versatile Use – No Waste or Obsolescence
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, October 24,2017. The Swiss think tank Rinspeed reveals a concept for a smart and clean mobility system with a clever chassis body construction. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reveals Next-Generation Powertrain Strategy +VIDEO
Hyundai Motor Group has outlined its future powertrain development strategy, at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea today. More than 1,200 engineers and academics from world leading powertrain companies are participating in the two-day event, which features presentations exploring the core theme ‘Knock t ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Looks Back on its First SUV : The LM002 +VIDEO
Twenty-five years after the legendary LM002 ceased production, Automobili Lamborghini will launch the Urus on 4 December 2017 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, again creating a new class of Super SUVs. In advance of the Urus world premier Automobili Lamborghini looks back on its SUV legacy in order to recall an extraordinary ... Continue reading
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Refines the Most Powerful Macan
With the Porsche Macan Turbo Exclusive Performance Edition, Porsche is introducing a particularly elegant version of the top model in the Macan model line. The Edition model is based on the Macan Turbo with Performance Package, which features a 3.6-liter V6 turbo engine capable of producing 324 kW (440 hp). It is only ... Continue reading
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