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Advanced Driver Assistance System Market Worth 42.40 Billion USD by 2021

Advanced Driver Assistance System Market Worth 42.40 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India, May 25, 2016 -- The report "Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market by Type (ACC, HUD, TPMS, LDWS, Blind Spot Detection, Adaptive Front Lights, Electronic Brake Assist, Park Assist, Night Vision, Pedestrian Detection, Road Sign Recognition, Drowsiness Monitor), Sensor Technology (Ultrasonic, Image, ... Continue reading

Asia-Pacific Connected Car Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

Asia-Pacific Connected Car Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Connected Car Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. India and China are the fastest emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region, indicating ample growth opportunities for the development of the connected car market. China has expa ... Continue reading

Automotive Voice Recognition Market - Virtual Assistant, Voice Biometrics & Deep Learning are Key Disruptors - Research and Markets

Automotive Voice Recognition Market - Virtual Assistant, Voice Biometrics & Deep Learning are Key Disruptors - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advances in Automotive Voice Recognition Market " report to their offering. Voice Recognition (VR) technology is primarily focused only on infotainment use cases. However, Original Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-I suppliers are significantly inve ... Continue reading

Celebrating the Active Lifestyle of Motorcycle Enthusiasts, the AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost to Sponsor the 2016 Americade Expo; June 7-11

Celebrating the Active Lifestyle of Motorcycle Enthusiasts, the AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost to Sponsor the 2016 Americade Expo; June 7-11

CALEDONIA, Mich., May 25, 2016 -- The AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost will sponsor the 2016 Americade Expo in Lake George, New York to celebrate the active lifestyles of motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation and share important safety information with attendees. Foremost Insurance, a member of the ... Continue reading

City of West Hollywood Celebrates Grand Opening of West Coast's First Municipal Automated Garage

City of West Hollywood Celebrates Grand Opening of West Coast's First Municipal Automated Garage

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- The City of West Hollywood hosted a Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 to mark the completion of its Automated Garage and Community Plaza at West Hollywood City Hall. More than 500 community members attended to enjoy hosted tours of the garage and parking bays, wh ... Continue reading

Copart Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results

Copart Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results

DALLAS—Copart, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2016. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, revenue, gross margin, and net income were $347.2 million, $157.6 million, and $74.0 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $50.1 million, or 16.9%; an increa ... Continue reading

FCA US Jefferson North Plant Produces 6 Millionth Vehicle

FCA US Jefferson North Plant Produces 6 Millionth Vehicle

DETROIT, May 25, 2016 -- 2016 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition marks important milestone First vehicle – 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee – rolled off the line on Jan. 14, 1992 Jefferson North one of three FCA US facilities to call Detroit home The FCA US Jefferson North Assembly Plant celebrated a significan ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Delivers New Digital Manpack Radios for U.S. Army Testing

General Dynamics Delivers New Digital Manpack Radios for U.S. Army Testing

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 25, 2016 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems delivered 30 new two-channel Manpack networking radios to the U.S. Army for evaluation. The digital radios are the first to be delivered by General Dynamics under the Army's production contract awarded in March. The digital radios by General Dynamics a ... Continue reading

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Repair Location in Oklahoma

Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Repair Location in Oklahoma

CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the May 20, 2016 acquisition and opening of a collision repair center in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, about 15 miles south of Tulsa. The center previously operated as Finishing Touches Auto Body Shop and is located at the intersection of Route 6 ... Continue reading

Goodyear Teams Up with Lucky Brand for Exclusive Fashion Collaboration

Goodyear Teams Up with Lucky Brand for Exclusive Fashion Collaboration

AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2016 -- This summer, Goodyear, a name synonymous with racing and innovation, is featured in the Lucky Brand X Goodyear capsule collection, an exclusive collaboration with Lucky Brand. The new collection of apparel, launching June 1, includes five vintage-inspired graphic tees in 100% cotton. Crafte ... Continue reading

Honda Prepares for 100th Indianapolis 500

Honda Prepares for 100th Indianapolis 500

TORRANCE, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- As the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 approaches on Sunday, Honda and its Honda Performance Development racing subsidiary will be starting the historic race from a position of strength, with a Honda driver on the coveted pole and having claimed eight of the top 12 starting posit ... Continue reading

Hotel Rates in Indianapolis Soar up to 1000% for Indy 500

Hotel Rates in Indianapolis Soar up to 1000% for Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS, May 25, 2016 -- Hotel rates in Indianapolis are skyrocketing for the upcoming Indy 500 weekend, according to a recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org. This year marks the 100th running of the auto race. As of press time, fewer than 10% of hotels in Indianapolis were still offering available rooms for ... Continue reading

Illinois-based Flex-N-Gate to build nearly $100M Detroit facility to supply Ford vehicles, create up to 650 jobs

Illinois-based Flex-N-Gate to build nearly $100M Detroit facility to supply Ford vehicles, create up to 650 jobs

DETROIT, May 25, 2016 -- An expansive and strategically located parcel of vacant land on Detroit's eastside – primed and promoted as among the centerpieces of the state's automotive industry resurgence – will gain a major new tenant in the ongoing campaign to attract manufacturing jobs to the city, Gov. Rick Snyder ... Continue reading

Leckner Nissan in Stafford, VA Launches Factory Certified Pre-Owned Program

Leckner Nissan in Stafford, VA Launches Factory Certified Pre-Owned Program

STAFFORD, Va., May 25, 2016 -- Leckner Nissan announced today the successful launch of the Nissan Certified Pre-owned program. This program strengthens Leckner Nissan's domination of the used car and pre-owned market in Stafford, VA and surrounding areas like Fredericksburg, Woodbridge and Spotsylvania, VA. Leckner kno ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin to Build Advanced Sonar Systems as Navy's Heavyweight Torpedo Returns to Production

Lockheed Martin to Build Advanced Sonar Systems as Navy's Heavyweight Torpedo Returns to Production

MARION, Mass., May 25, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin will provide the U.S. Navy the latest advancements in sonar systems under a contract valued at up to $425 million for guidance and control systems for the MK 48 Mod 7 torpedo, part of a five-year effort to increase the inventory of the MK 48 Mod 7 heavyweight torpedoes for ... Continue reading

May Auto Sales Likely Curbed by Fewer Weekend Shopping Days

May Auto Sales Likely Curbed by Fewer Weekend Shopping Days

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects total new vehicle sales, including fleet deliveries, will reach 1,569,538 units in May, down 4 percent from a year ago, restrained by one less weekend compared with the same month in 2015. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total light vehicle sales in May i ... Continue reading

Multek Expands Automotive Capabilities With New Zhuhai Auto Division

Multek Expands Automotive Capabilities With New Zhuhai Auto Division

ZHUHAI, China, May 26, 2016 -- Multek, a leading provider of interconnect solutions, today launched its new Zhuhai automotive division in response to its rapidly growing automotive business. The Company also announced completion of ISO/TS16949:2009 quality accreditation for its high layer count factory, and now deliver ... Continue reading

New Car Sales Still on Track to Set a Record in 2016 Despite Small Decline in May, Says Edmunds.com

New Car Sales Still on Track to Set a Record in 2016 Despite Small Decline in May, Says Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 25, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,537,436 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in May for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.5 million. The projected sales will be a 2.3 percent increase from April 2016, b ... Continue reading

New VDO Xtreme LED Tachometer Creates Unfair Advantage for Street and Hot Rod Enthusiasts

New VDO Xtreme LED Tachometer Creates Unfair Advantage for Street and Hot Rod Enthusiasts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New VDO Xtreme LED Tachometer Creates Unfair Advantage for Street and Hot Rod Enthusiasts Dear Editor: We are sending this press release on behalf of Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered gauges and displays, camera systems, senders and sens ... Continue reading

Nexen Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Nexen Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

SEOUL, South Korea, May 25, 2016 -- Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that it will supply the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with its N'Priz RH7@ 235/60R18 103H as original equipment (OE) tires. Delivering unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling, the 2017 C ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS

NHRA NEWS: CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 NHRA Contingency Services (317) 969-9673 CONTINGENCY AWARDS ADDED FOR JEGS ALLSTARS FINALISTS GLENDORA, Calif. (May 25, 2016) - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sportsman racers who qualify for the JEGS Allstars in their respective categories will hav ... Continue reading

Pedestrian Tunnel at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Reduces Traffic Congestion, New Research Study Finds

Pedestrian Tunnel at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Reduces Traffic Congestion, New Research Study Finds

40% of Travellers Walk, Bike or Take Transit from the Airport Tweet this release TORONTO, May 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The new, award-winning pedestrian tunnel that connects Toronto's mainland to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) is having a positive impact on traffic flow in and around the airport, an u ... Continue reading

Shelby GT-H 'Rent-A-Racer' Returns to Hertz this Summer

Shelby GT-H 'Rent-A-Racer' Returns to Hertz this Summer

ESTERO, Fla., May 25, 2016 -- Driving will be a little more exciting this summer for those who get behind the wheel of the new 2016 Hertz Shelby GT-H Mustang, which will be available starting Memorial Day weekend. A limited number of Ford Shelby GT-H vehicles will be available exclusively through the Hertz Adrenaline C ... Continue reading

Spoiled for Choice: Experiment with New Hyundai Tucson Campaign Yields Days of Footage That's Full of Life

Spoiled for Choice: Experiment with New Hyundai Tucson Campaign Yields Days of Footage That's Full of Life

Hyundai's latest :30 commercial represents less than 0.9% of total useable video captured in a week-long, purposefully unstructured guerilla shoot Over 50 hours of footage featuring Social Media celebrities @JayAlvarrez and @AlexisRen and all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson to be used in TV, online, social, and Cinema MARKHAM, ... Continue reading

STARTUP AUTOBAHN: Daimler brings startups to Stuttgart

STARTUP AUTOBAHN: Daimler brings startups to Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Germany, May 25, 2016 -- As Baden-Württemberg's answer to California's Silicon Valley, Daimler is establishing STARTUP AUTOBAHN, the new startup ecosystem in Stuttgart. "In contrast to Silicon Valley with its software focus, with STARTUP AUTOBAHN both software and, above all, hardware-oriented projects are ... Continue reading

Subaru Reveals Official Livery For Its 2016 Isle Of Man TT Challenge 3

Subaru Reveals Official Livery For Its 2016 Isle Of Man TT Challenge 3

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 25, 2016 -- Subaru reveals official livery for its 2016 Isle of Man TT Challenge 3. The 2016 Subaru WRX STI was specially developed by Subaru of America, Prodrive and, Subaru Tecnica International for the challenging Isle of Man circuit. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a ... Continue reading

Takata Steering Committee Provides Update on Actions and Objectives

Takata Steering Committee Provides Update on Actions and Objectives

TOKYO—The Steering Committee (the “Committee”) formed in February by the Board of Directors of Takata Corporation (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Takata”) today announced that it has retained Lazard to lead its efforts seeking new investment for Takata as part of a broader undertaking to addr ... Continue reading

Travelers should plan for road construction this summer

Travelers should plan for road construction this summer

SKOKIE, Ill., May 25, 2016 -- U.S. travelers may need to plan extra time for their road trips this summer as major construction projects are slated for some of the country's most popular vacation destinations and throughways, according to Rand McNally's research department. One of the most significant projects will be ... Continue reading

Trucking Moves America Forward Recognizes 35 Companies and Individuals for Displaying TMAF Trailer Wraps

Trucking Moves America Forward Recognizes 35 Companies and Individuals for Displaying TMAF Trailer Wraps

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) today recognized 35 organizations and individuals who purchased one or more TMAF-branded wraps for display on their company trailers, signifying a growing enthusiasm within the industry to educate the motoring public on trucking's ... Continue reading

UAE Gas Sensors Market - Growing Incorporation of Gas Sensors in Automobiles - Research and Markets

UAE Gas Sensors Market - Growing Incorporation of Gas Sensors in Automobiles - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UAE Gas Sensors Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts (2015-2020)" report to their offering. The UAE gas sensors market is expected to increase to $0.062 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 5.29% over the period 2015-2020. The proliferation of handheld devices has ... Continue reading

Pure Electric Bus Expected to be the Fastest Growing Segment in the Electric Bus Market During 2016 - 2025: P&S Market Research

Pure Electric Bus Expected to be the Fastest Growing Segment in the Electric Bus Market During 2016 - 2025: P&S Market Research

NEW YORK, May 25, 2016 -- According to market research "Global Electric Bus Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2025 - Industry Insights by Technology (Series Parallel Hybrid Bus, Series Hybrid Bus, Parallel Hybrid Bus, Pure Electric Bus)" published by P&S Market Research, the global electric ... Continue reading

Toyota And Uber To Cooperate In Ride Sharing Opportunities

Toyota And Uber To Cooperate In Ride Sharing Opportunities

Toyota City, Japan, May 24, 2016 -- Toyota Motor Corporation, an automotive company aiming for safer, more efficient and convenient mobility, and Uber, a technology platform that is evolving the way the world moves, are announcing a partnership. The companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exp ... Continue reading

Europe Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

Europe Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Europe Automotive Biometric Access System Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. High end protection, quick processing and easy tracking in the automotive sector are some of the major drivers for the European automotive biometric access system ma ... Continue reading

Kansas Nationals winners, NHRA National Dragster's Brad Littlefield, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

Kansas Nationals winners, NHRA National Dragster's Brad Littlefield, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

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Life360 Introduces Driving Safety Features, Delivering Peace of Mind When Families are on the Road

Life360 Introduces Driving Safety Features, Delivering Peace of Mind When Families are on the Road

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 -- Life360, the leading Family Network downloaded by more than 55 million families to stay connected with loved ones throughout the day, announced today the addition of driving safety features within its app. Life360 Driver Protect, a new subscription offering including comprehensive driving ... Continue reading

TransDigm Group Announces Proposed Private Offering of $950 Million Senior Subordinated Notes

TransDigm Group Announces Proposed Private Offering of $950 Million Senior Subordinated Notes

CLEVELAND, May 25, 2016 -- TransDigm Group Incorporated ("TransDigm Group") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc. (the "Company"), is planning, subject to market and other conditions, to offer $950 million aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the "Notes") in a pri ... Continue reading

Students’ Concept for Mobility App for the Blind Wins National Challenge from Toyota and Net Impact

Students’ Concept for Mobility App for the Blind Wins National Challenge from Toyota and Net Impact

PLANO, Texas—Imagine an average commute. Perhaps you wait for a bus, walk through crowded streets and ride an elevator up to your office. Now, imagine doing it without being able to see clearly or even at all. A team of students did just that and came up with an idea for a solution that won first prize in the Next ... Continue reading

Software Complaints and Recalls Threaten Trust In Automotive Technology +VIDEO

Software Complaints and Recalls Threaten Trust In Automotive Technology +VIDEO

DETROIT, May 24, 2016 -- Consumer complaints about vehicle software have been growing steadily over the past several years, and 2016 is already on pace with the record-setting level of 2015, according to data collected by J.D. Power through its SafetyIQ program and released today. So far in 2016, consumers have filed 2 ... Continue reading

1955 Indianapolis 500 Champion Bob Sweikert To Be Inducted Into Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America June 29

1955 Indianapolis 500 Champion Bob Sweikert To Be Inducted Into Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America June 29

Mercurial Career Being Honored In MSHFA Historic Category (Note: This is the first in a series of press releases on the 2016 inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The 28th Annual Induction Ceremony Presented by Bridgestone will be held June 29 in Daytona Beach, Florida.) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2 ... Continue reading

Auto Loans are Gaining Popularity Among Millennials

Auto Loans are Gaining Popularity Among Millennials

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2016 -- Millennials in Memphis, Milwaukee and St. Louis are seeking auto loans more often than their counterparts in any of the nation's top 50 cities, according to a new study by LendingTree®, the nation's leading online loan marketplace. They're at the forefront of a growing nationwide trend ... Continue reading

Criminals Training Children - Who Are Children Learning to Drive With?

Criminals Training Children - Who Are Children Learning to Drive With?

LONDON, May 24, 2016 -- A recent study by online insurance comparison site, Quotiva.co.uk sampled over 5,500 driver trainer applications over a one year period. They found that over 7% of applicants admitted to a previous conviction. "While the statistics are limiting in the sense that they don't break down the type of ... Continue reading

Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market (2016 - 2022)" report to their offering. The increasing demand for luxury vehicles in this region has enhanced the demand for biometric access systems installed in the vehicles. The technologically ad ... Continue reading

Empire Aviation Group Enhances Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Services With Honeywell Technologies

Empire Aviation Group Enhances Its In-Flight Wi-Fi Services With Honeywell Technologies

GENEVA, May 25, 2016 -- Honeywell signed an agreement with Empire Aviation Group to provide its full suite of GoDirect connectivity services and products for the cabin and cockpit. The technologies, developed by Honeywell's recent acquisition, Satcom1, will be installed on the entire fleet of aircraft managed by Empire ... Continue reading

Magna Announces New Aluminum casting facility in the UK

Magna Announces New Aluminum casting facility in the UK

Production supporting JLR expected to start in 2018 SAILAUF, Germany, May 25, 2016 - Magna International Inc. today announced it will build a new world-class aluminum casting facility in Telford, United Kingdom, to support Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading vehicle manufacturer. (PHOTO: http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr ... Continue reading

Outstanding Park First Figures Welcomed by Trusted Investment Partner

Outstanding Park First Figures Welcomed by Trusted Investment Partner

MANCHESTER, England, May 25, 2016 -- Investors now in their third year with Park First ─ the UK's leading provider of secure off-airport car parking ─ are receiving their predicted 10% return on investment. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160524/806503 ) That is the standout figure among impressive new ... Continue reading

Smart Parking System Market to Reach $368.7 Million by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

Smart Parking System Market to Reach $368.7 Million by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 -- The global smart parking system market size is expected to reach USD 368.7 million by 2024 according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable government initiatives and increasing public sector funding will favor the growth and adoption of smart parking system for the forecas ... Continue reading

Landmark Lotus Elise receives Autocar Readers' Champion Award

Landmark Lotus Elise receives Autocar Readers' Champion Award

[cid:image001.jpg@01D19F1F.2B14EFD0] MEDIA INFORMATION 25 May 2016 Landmark Lotus Elise receives Autocar Readers' Champion Award · Lotus Elise crowned Champion as tens of thousands vote · Award marks anniversary year of original Elise's launch · New Lotus Elise Sport starts from just £29,900 · Trophy will be on di ... Continue reading

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