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Friday, April 26, 2019

Regular Exercise and Stretching Can Help Mature Drivers Keep the Keys Longer

Regular Exercise and Stretching Can Help Mature Drivers Keep the Keys Longer

New AAA research shows fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that cause older adults to stop driving New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that increased fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that can result in mature adults limiting their driving. But sim ... Continue reading

2018 Camry and Sienna Get CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Retrofit

2018 Camry and Sienna Get CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Retrofit

Toyota is committed to advancing the overall technology capabilities of its vehicles. When it comes to multimedia, we continuously seek to improve the experience and provide consumers access to the technology services they desire, always with an eye toward safety. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus Performance Driving School Dates Announced

2019 Lexus Performance Driving School Dates Announced

PLANO, Texas (April 26, 2019) –The Lexus Performance Driving School is an immersive driving experience designed and produced by world-class instructors to build skills and confidence both on and off the track. For the 2019 season, Lexus will be hosting all of its Performance Driving School events at our new home circ ... Continue reading

China's Automotive Distribution & Aftermarket Industry 2019-2025 - China is Expected to See a Steady Growth in Number of Used Cars Traded in the Market, Up to Estimated 32.46 Million Units in 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China's Automotive Distribution & Aftermarket Industry 2019-2025 - China is Expected to See a Steady Growth in Number of Used Cars Traded in the Market, Up to Estimated 32.46 Million Units in 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "China Automotive Distribution and Aftermarket Industry Report, 2019-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Spurred by downstream demand, China's automobile production and sales sustained solid growth during 2011-2017, making a new high record in 2017. ... Continue reading

Mullen Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Manufacture Electric Vehicle in New West Plains Facilities

Mullen Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Manufacture Electric Vehicle in New West Plains Facilities

SPOKANE, Wash.--The West Plains Airport Area Public Development Authority (PDA) and Mullen Technologies, Inc. of Brea, California, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of 1.3 million square feet of assembly, manufacturing, and research & development facilities in the West Plains. Mullen Technologies is ... Continue reading

Nissan GT-R manufacturing tech brings bling to new Altima engine

Nissan GT-R manufacturing tech brings bling to new Altima engine

DECHERD, Tennessee – A special manufacturing technique usually reserved for supercars has found its way into the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5-liter engine. Inside the four cylinders of the engine block is where Nissan's state-of-the-art mirror bore process is used to reduce friction and improve efficiency. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Brake Components Market by Product Type, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel and Region 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Brake Components Market by Product Type, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel and Region 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Brake Components Market By Product Type (Brake Caliper, Brake Shoe, Brake Line & Brake Pad), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV & M&HCV), By Sales Channel (OEM & Replacement), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri ... Continue reading

Velodyne Expert Addresses How Lidar Boosts Business Value of Mobile Mapping Applications

Velodyne Expert Addresses How Lidar Boosts Business Value of Mobile Mapping Applications

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Velodyne lidar sensors help systems developers by providing rich computer perception data that enables high-performing mapping systems in a lightweight, versatile solution. (Photo: Business Wire) Velodyne lidar sensors help systems developers by providing rich computer perception data ... Continue reading

Renault Set to Renew Nissan Merger Push Will Propose Joint Holding Company with Nissan

Renault Set to Renew Nissan Merger Push Will Propose Joint Holding Company with Nissan

The AIADA newsletter reported that Renault will propose to Nissan Motor Co a plan to create a joint holding company which would give both firms equal footing as the French automaker seeks further integration with its Japanese partner, citing the Japanese publication, the Nikkei. Under the proposal, both firms would nom ... Continue reading

Nissan Ex-Chair Ghosn Released from Japanese Detention

Nissan Ex-Chair Ghosn Released from Japanese Detention

The AIADA newsletter reported that Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn walked out of a Japanese detention center Thursday evening, his head held high, after paying 500 million yen ($4.5 million) in bail and winning a court rejection of an appeal from prosecutors. According to The Detroit News, Ghosn walked solemnly out ... Continue reading

Ford Under Criminal Investigation Concerning Emissions Testing

Ford Under Criminal Investigation Concerning Emissions Testing

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation in a matter relating to Ford Motor’s emissions certification process. Ford made the disclosure in an SEC filing Friday. ... Continue reading

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