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Antron Brown, Robert Hight, Drew Skillman, Eddie Krawiec, and Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro

Antron Brown, Robert Hight, Drew Skillman, Eddie Krawiec, and Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro

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Bloodhound land speed record project inspires global uptake of STEM subjects and races towards 1000mph with Oracle as new Cloud partner

Bloodhound land speed record project inspires global uptake of STEM subjects and races towards 1000mph with Oracle as new Cloud partner

Data will be broadcast into classrooms worldwide to help teachers bring STEM subjects to life Real-time sensor data will help Bloodhound engineers continually optimise the supersonic car's performance LONDON, July 26, 2017 -- The Bloodhound Project has teamed up with Oracle to smash the land speed record and inspire fu ... Continue reading

BoatUS: NOAA National Charting Plan Looks To The Future

BoatUS: NOAA National Charting Plan Looks To The Future

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Boeing Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results; Raises EPS and Cash Flow Guidance

Boeing Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results; Raises EPS and Cash Flow Guidance

CHICAGO, July 26, 2017 -- GAAP EPS of $2.89 and core EPS (non-GAAP)* of $2.55 on solid execution across the company Strong operating cash flow of $5.0 billion; repurchased 13.6 million shares for $2.5 billion Revenue of $22.7 billion reflecting 226 commercial and defense aircraft deliveries and services Backlog grew t ... Continue reading

Daimler continues along successful path with record unit sales and revenue

Daimler continues along successful path with record unit sales and revenue

STUTTGART, Germany, July 26, 2017 -- Unit sales significantly above prior-year level at 822,500 vehicles (+8%) Revenue up by 7% to €41.2 billion Significant increase in Group EBIT to €3.7 billion (Q2 2016: €3.3 billion) Net profit of €2.5 billion (Q2 2016: €2.5 billion) Free cash flow of industrial business o ... Continue reading

Ford Delivers Second Quarter Net Income of $2.0B; $2.5B Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit; Total Company Revenue of $39.9B

Ford Delivers Second Quarter Net Income of $2.0B; $2.5B Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit; Total Company Revenue of $39.9B

PDF ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? PDF Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today reported its 2017 second quarter financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release and visit shareholder.ford.com to view the slide presentation and access th ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2017 Results

General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2017 Results

FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 26, 2017 -- Operating earnings up 2.8% to $1.1 billion Operating margin of 13.8%, a 60 basis-point improvement Earnings from continuing operations up 4.9% to $749 million Diluted earnings per share up 6.5% to $2.45 General Dynamics today reported second-quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share (E ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Crash Test Dummies Market 2017-2021: Key Vendors are 4activeSystems, Cellbond, Dynamic Research, Humanetics Innovative Solutions, JASTI & TASS International - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Crash Test Dummies Market 2017-2021: Key Vendors are 4activeSystems, Cellbond, Dynamic Research, Humanetics Innovative Solutions, JASTI & TASS International - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Crash Test Dummies Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive crash test dummies market to grow at a CAGR of 1.38% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market 2017-2021: Aluminum Extrusion Technology an Advancement in Heated Steering Wheels - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market 2017-2021: Aluminum Extrusion Technology an Advancement in Heated Steering Wheels - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive heated steering wheel market to grow at a CAGR of 6.82% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market to Reach US$ 900 Bn by 2027 - PMR's Study

Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market to Reach US$ 900 Bn by 2027 - PMR's Study

NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 -- Persistence Market Research's latest report on the global automotive steering wheel market projects that over 2286 Mn Units of the automotive steering wheels will be shipped by 2027-end.  As per the report, the US$ 337.6 Bn automotive steering wheel market will ride at a strong CAGR of 8.2 ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Turbocharger Bearings Market 2017-2021: Increasing Sales of SUV & Crossover Models of Passenger Cars - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Turbocharger Bearings Market 2017-2021: Increasing Sales of SUV & Crossover Models of Passenger Cars - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Turbocharger Bearings Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive turbocharger bearings market to grow at a CAGR of 10.15% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Finished Vehicles Logistics Market 2017-2021: Increasing Investments in the Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

Global Finished Vehicles Logistics Market 2017-2021: Increasing Investments in the Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Finished Vehicles Logistics Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global finished vehicles logistics market to grow at a CAGR of 5.22% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Software Market for Autonomous Cars 2017-2021: Key Vendors are Alphabet, Delphi Automotive, Intel, NVIDIA, QNX Software Systems & Tesla - Research and Markets

Global Software Market for Autonomous Cars 2017-2021: Key Vendors are Alphabet, Delphi Automotive, Intel, NVIDIA, QNX Software Systems & Tesla - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Software Market for Autonomous Cars 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global software market for autonomous cars to grow at a CAGR of 76.10% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Klean Kanteen and Subaru Launch Multi-Year Partnership with Shared Sustainability Goal

Klean Kanteen and Subaru Launch Multi-Year Partnership with Shared Sustainability Goal

CHICO, Calif., July 26, 2017 -- Klean Kanteen is proud to announce a new multi-year brand partnership with Subaru of America, Inc., rolling out in July 2017. As longstanding supporters of environmental responsibility and sustainability, Subaru, America's first zero-landfill automaker, and Klean Kanteen, the first stain ... Continue reading

Lear Reports Record Second Quarter 2017 Sales and Earnings and Increases Full Year Financial Outlook

Lear Reports Record Second Quarter 2017 Sales and Earnings and Increases Full Year Financial Outlook

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 26, 2017 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, today reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter 2017.  Highlights include: Sales of $5.1 billion, up 8% from a year ago; up 10% excluding the impact of foreign exchange Net in ... Continue reading

Magirus Delivers 100 Fire Engines to the Junta Nacional de Bomberos de Chile

Magirus Delivers 100 Fire Engines to the Junta Nacional de Bomberos de Chile

ULM, Germany, July 26, 2017 -- Magirus completes two large orders for Chile / Symbolic key handover takes place 30 meters above ground / Following successful customer acceptance, 100 fire engines will depart for Chile by sea Last year, the central body of Chile's national Fire Department, Junta Nacional de Bomberos de ... Continue reading

Panasonic Avionics Brings Premium Entertainment and Global Connectivity to Air China

Panasonic Avionics Brings Premium Entertainment and Global Connectivity to Air China

LAKE FOREST, California, July 26, 2017 -- Air China, the flag carrier and one of the major airlines of the People's Republic of China, has selected inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions from Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) for its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. Under the terms of the agr ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 26, 2017 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international transportation services company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the cash dividend to $0.32 per share for the second quarter of 2017.  Commenting on the dividend, Penske Automotive Group ... Continue reading

Pointer Telocation Cellocator Division Signs Ongoing Supply Agreement in North America

Pointer Telocation Cellocator Division Signs Ongoing Supply Agreement in North America

ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, July 26, 2017 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. – a leading developer and operator of Fleet and Mobile Resource Management (MRM) solutions, announced today that its technology division, Cellocator, has signed a long term development and supply agreement with a customer based in North America. ... Continue reading

Sabre to participate in upcoming Pacific Crest Securities 19th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum

Sabre to participate in upcoming Pacific Crest Securities 19th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 26, 2017 -- Sabre Corporation today announced that Rick Simonson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to participate in the Pacific Crest Securities 19th Annual Global Technology Leadership Form on August 8, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m. MT / 12:00 p.m. ET. A live audio web ... Continue reading

Technical Insights on Auto Parts Stocks -- Allison Transmission, BorgWarner, Dana, and Delphi Automotive

Technical Insights on Auto Parts Stocks -- Allison Transmission, BorgWarner, Dana, and Delphi Automotive

NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on ALSN, BWA, DAN, or DLPH then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. On Tuesday, benchmark US indices were bullish as the NASDAQ Composite closed the trading session up 0.02%; the Dow Jones Industrial ... Continue reading

The World's Top Cruise Destinations, According to Consumer Reviews on Cruise Critic

The World's Top Cruise Destinations, According to Consumer Reviews on Cruise Critic

EWING, N.J., July 26, 2017 -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its second annual Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards, naming the world's top cruise destinations, based entirely on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on CruiseCritic.co ... Continue reading

Today's Research Report Coverage on Auto Dealerships Stocks -- Carvana, China Auto Logistics, Copart, and Penske Automotive

Today's Research Report Coverage on Auto Dealerships Stocks -- Carvana, China Auto Logistics, Copart, and Penske Automotive

NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on CVNA, CALI, CPRT, or PAG then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. DailyStockTracker.com has initiated coverage on Carvana Co. ... Continue reading

Toshiba's Visconti™4 Image Recognition Processor Powers DENSO's Front-Camera-Based Active Safety System

Toshiba's Visconti™4 Image Recognition Processor Powers DENSO's Front-Camera-Based Active Safety System

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Travellers' Top Rated Cruise Destinations Revealed

Travellers' Top Rated Cruise Destinations Revealed

Budapest named world's top cruise destination; Cork, Guernsey & Glasgow make the top 5 for British Isles & Western Europe -Cruise Critic announces highest ranking destinations of the year, based on passenger feedback- LONDON, July 26, 2017 -- Cruise Critic, the world's leading cruise review and planning site, has annou ... Continue reading

US driver asserts himself in German Touring Car Championship

US driver asserts himself in German Touring Car Championship

Dear Journalist, I would like to draw your attention to the current press release from LIQUI MOLY, the German specialist for motor oils and additives. Jason Wolfe wins the first heat of the TCR Germany in Zandvoort July 2017 - Great success for Jason Wolfe from Mount Vernon, OH: The driver of LIQUI MOLY Team Engstler w ... Continue reading

Worldwide Anti-Drone Market to be Worth US$1,204.9 mn by 2025; Measures to Counter Border Infiltration for Civilian Safety to Boost Deployment, Says TMR

Worldwide Anti-Drone Market to be Worth US$1,204.9 mn by 2025; Measures to Counter Border Infiltration for Civilian Safety to Boost Deployment, Says TMR

ALBANY, New York, July 26, 2017 -- The presence of a significant pool of big and small players in the global anti-drone market indicates a highly dynamic and competitive vendor landscape, as per a new study by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Keen players in the market are relying upon innovation to be progressive i ... Continue reading

$1.1B class action commenced against German car manufacturers alleging they colluded to supply and install inferior parts in vehicles sold to Canadians to maximize profits

$1.1B class action commenced against German car manufacturers alleging they colluded to supply and install inferior parts in vehicles sold to Canadians to maximize profits

TORONTO, July 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Strosberg Sasso Sutts LLP announced today that a class action was commenced against BMW, MERCEDES-BENZ, VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI and PORSCHE alleging that they conspired to set the price, output, innovation, and technical standards of components used in the motor vehicles they manufactured, and t ... Continue reading

Alaska Air Group reports second quarter 2017 results

Alaska Air Group reports second quarter 2017 results

SEATTLE, July 26, 2017 -- Financial Highlights: Reported net income for the second quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $296 million or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to net income of $260 million, or $2.10 per diluted share in 2016. As the acquisition of Virgin America Inc. ("Virgin Am ... Continue reading

Auto Financial Group Announces Continuing Momentum in Q2 2017 Growth Figures

Auto Financial Group Announces Continuing Momentum in Q2 2017 Growth Figures

HOUSTON, July 26, 2017 -- Auto Financial Group (AFG), one of the nation's leading sources of residual based financing and vehicle remarketing for financial institutions, announced Q2 2017 growth figures today, revealing increasing momentum in new customer signings. Since April 2017, AFG has signed nine new credit union ... Continue reading

Award-Winning Nite Ize Steelie Ecosystem Expands with New Windshield Mounts

Award-Winning Nite Ize Steelie Ecosystem Expands with New Windshield Mounts

BOULDER, Colo., July, 26, 2017 -- The Nite Ize® Steelie® ecosystem is a family of products that make mounting and viewing devices just about anywhere a snap. Featuring a patented, award-winning, magnetic mounting design, this two part ball and socket system creates a hands-free viewing platform for endless adjustabl ... Continue reading

Citi Retail Services Expands Partnership with American Honda Motor Corp.

Citi Retail Services Expands Partnership with American Honda Motor Corp.

CHICAGO—Citi Retail Services announced a long-term agreement with American Honda Motor Corp to provide a private label credit card program supporting Honda’s Powersports dealer network nationwide. Citi Retail Services is one of North America’s largest and most experienced retail credit solution providers. ... Continue reading

DENSO Selects Cypress’ Automotive MCUs and Flash Memories to Enable Sophisticated Graphics in 2017 Toyota Camry Instrument Cluster

DENSO Selects Cypress’ Automotive MCUs and Flash Memories to Enable Sophisticated Graphics in 2017 Toyota Camry Instrument Cluster

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Don't start your engines! Duke Energy project tackles truck idling

Don't start your engines! Duke Energy project tackles truck idling

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26, 2017 -- A total of 36 electric power outlets will help trucks at the Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI) distribution center in Hickory cut costs and lower air emissions as part of a Duke Energy $320,000 electrification project. Instead of running engines to keep cargo cold, transport refrigera ... Continue reading

Immersion Enters Into Multi-Year License Agreement With Mitsubishi Electric

Immersion Enters Into Multi-Year License Agreement With Mitsubishi Electric

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Immersion Corporation , the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced it has signed a multi-year license agreement with Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Mitsubishi Electric is licensing Immersion’s haptics IP for its automotive solutions. Immersion’s high-q ... Continue reading

InsureMyTrip Ranks No.1 For Travel Insurance Reviews

InsureMyTrip Ranks No.1 For Travel Insurance Reviews

WARWICK, R.I., July 26, 2017 -- InsureMyTrip's rapidly expanding travel insurance ratings and reviews platform hit a significant industry milestone this week, surpassing over 50,000 submissions from verified travel insurance customers, making it the industry's largest database of unbiased and honest opinions on travel ... Continue reading

Iteris to Present at the 37th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on August 9, 2017

Iteris to Present at the 37th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on August 9, 2017

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, has been invited to present at the 37th Annual Canaccord Growth Conference. The conference is being held August 9 – 10, 2017 at the InterContinental in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Continue reading

Kimberly-Clark Professional Teams with 'Ice Road Truckers' Star, Todd Dewey, to Promote Safety in the Workplace and in Everyday Life

Kimberly-Clark Professional Teams with 'Ice Road Truckers' Star, Todd Dewey, to Promote Safety in the Workplace and in Everyday Life

ROSWELL, Ga., July 26, 2017 -- Not many people would think that changing a tire could lead to life-altering injuries, and neither did TV personality, Todd Dewey. The star of the History Channel's hit reality show, Ice Road Truckers, suffered a severe eye injury when a logging truck tire exploded, launching more than 40 ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Delivers First HIMARS Vehicle Produced 100 Percent in Camden, Arkansas

Lockheed Martin Delivers First HIMARS Vehicle Produced 100 Percent in Camden, Arkansas

DALLAS, July 26, 2017 -- Lockheed Martin has delivered the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher in which both the chassis and launcher components were manufactured at its facility in Camden, Arkansas. In the past, the HIMARS five-ton chassis were Government Furnished Equipment to Lockheed Mart ... Continue reading

Maniv Mobility Announces Close of First Mobility-only Fund in Israel

Maniv Mobility Announces Close of First Mobility-only Fund in Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 26, 2017 -- Maniv Mobility LP, the first Israel-based venture fund dedicated exclusively to mobility tech, announced today that it has raised its first fund, in excess of $40 million, twice its target. Limited Partners in Maniv include equity crowdfunding pioneer OurCrowd, InMotion Ventures, a su ... Continue reading

Mega Trucks: Fleet Operational Efficiency and Enhanced Freight Capacity Drive Global Demand

Mega Trucks: Fleet Operational Efficiency and Enhanced Freight Capacity Drive Global Demand

LONDON, July 26, 2017 -- Mega trucks are set for growth. Along with easing traffic congestion, lowering emissions, cost per ton, and growing freight demand, mega trucks can improve fleet operational efficiency and enhance capacity. ... Continue reading

Military Armoured Vehicle Market Report 2017-2027

Military Armoured Vehicle Market Report 2017-2027

LONDON, July 26, 2017 -- Forecasts by Product (Main Battle Tank (MBT), Medium Armoured Vehicle (MAV), Light Protected Vehicle (LPV), Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP), Other Armoured Vehicle), Forecasts by Type (Wheeled, Tracked), and by Leading National Markets. Interested or involved in the military armoured veh ... Continue reading

Montauk, NY Most Expensive Beach Destination in the USA, Survey Shows

Montauk, NY Most Expensive Beach Destination in the USA, Survey Shows

NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 -- Montauk, a town located north of Albany in upstate New York, is the most expensive beach destination in the United States this summer. That's according to the most recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org. ... Continue reading

News: Plymouth High School Serves at Starting Point for NASCAR XFINITY Hauler Parade August 25.

News: Plymouth High School Serves at Starting Point for NASCAR XFINITY Hauler Parade August 25.

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New Tread Wisely™ Challenge Encourages Teens and Young Adults to Practice Tire Safety, Educate Peers through National Competition

New Tread Wisely™ Challenge Encourages Teens and Young Adults to Practice Tire Safety, Educate Peers through National Competition

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) are encouraging teens and young adults across the country to learn how to conduct three basic monthly tire safety checks – tire pressure, tread depth and overall tire condition – and share this information with their ... Continue reading

Ninth Annual Motor State Challenge a Continued Success

Ninth Annual Motor State Challenge a Continued Success

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Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Takes Lineup to Next Level With New Models and Industry-First Innovation in 2018

Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Takes Lineup to Next Level With New Models and Industry-First Innovation in 2018

MINNEAPOLIS—Polaris , the worldwide leader in off-road vehicles, today announced its 2018 model-year lineup, including an industry-first technology that will revolutionize the off-road riding experience. The company continues to set the industry standard for innovation, bringing intuitive, rider-centric solutions to ... Continue reading

Slingshot® Introduces 2018 Model Lineup & Industry-Leading Ride Command® Infotainment System

Slingshot® Introduces 2018 Model Lineup & Industry-Leading Ride Command® Infotainment System

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2017 -- Slingshot®, the three-wheeled, open-air cockpit roadster that has taken the industry to the edge since its introduction in 2014, today announced its 2018 model lineup with select offerings boasting its industry-leading Ride Command® infotainment system. Headlining the 2018 models is the ... Continue reading

The National Research Council teams with United States Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security to advance icebreaking technology

The National Research Council teams with United States Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security to advance icebreaking technology

ST. JOHN'S, July 26, 2017 - Today, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) hosted dignitaries from the United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate, and United States (U.S.) Navy to discuss and showcase progress made on the testing an ... Continue reading

UBM Automotive Group Launches Motor Age Training CONNECT Video Portal

UBM Automotive Group Launches Motor Age Training CONNECT Video Portal

CHICAGO, July 26, 2017 -- The UBM Automotive Group today announced the launch of a new video-based training resource — Motor Age Training CONNECT, powered by AutoMate at NACE Automechanika Chicago 2017. Motor Age Training CONNECT, the new cutting-edge video training portal is designed to keep automotive professionals ... Continue reading

U.S. Navy and Air Force Award Lockheed Martin First Production Lot for Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles

U.S. Navy and Air Force Award Lockheed Martin First Production Lot for Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles

ORLANDO, Fla., July 26, 2017 -- Lockheed Martin received an $86.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.  The contract marks the first production award for the air-launched variant of LRASM, and includes 23 missiles and engineering support. Low-rate init ... Continue reading

World Automotive Wiring Harness Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022 - Research and Markets

World Automotive Wiring Harness Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "World Automotive Wiring Harness Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Automotive wiring harness is an electrical assembly of various components in a vehicle that conveys power and information to a single system. ... Continue reading

ZIM Announces Changes in its Management Team

ZIM Announces Changes in its Management Team

HAIFA, Israel, July 26, 2017 -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ISIN: IL0065100443)(ISIN: IL0065100856) (the "Company") announces changes in its management team as follows: Mr. Saar Dotan, who served as VP Business Projects, has been appointed as VP Sales & Customer Service. ... Continue reading

10 Most Awarded Cars, Brands of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com

10 Most Awarded Cars, Brands of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com

IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2017 -- With more than 350 new cars to choose from each year, the biggest challenge for consumers lies in sifting through all of them to find the most exceptional vehicle to fulfill their individual wants and needs. To provide shoppers with short lists they can use to start their new-car resear ... Continue reading

Announcing a Class Action Settlement Involving Current or Former Owners or Lessees of Certain BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota vehicles

Announcing a Class Action Settlement Involving Current or Former Owners or Lessees of Certain BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota vehicles

MIAMI, July 26, 2017 -- Settlements have been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that consumers sustained economic losses because they purchased or leased vehicles from various auto companies that manufactured, distributed, or sold vehicles containing allegedly defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporati ... Continue reading

Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Challenger Lead Segments in J.D. Power 2017 APEAL Study™

Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Challenger Lead Segments in J.D. Power 2017 APEAL Study™

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26, 2017 -- Chrysler Pacifica ranks highest among Minivans in its inaugural year Dodge Challenger ranks highest in Midsize Sporty Car segment for fifth time in seven years Dodge Durango and Charger rank second and third in segments respectively Chrysler brand is industry's most improved brand ... Continue reading

Consumers Find New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever, J.D. Power Research Shows

Consumers Find New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever, J.D. Power Research Shows

DETROIT, July 26, 2017 -- Car owners' love affair with new vehicles is stronger than ever, as evidenced by a 9-point increase in the APEAL index from last year—tied for the largest gain ever—according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. In this y ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sonata Named One Of The '10 Most Awarded Cars Of 2017' By Kelley Blue Book

Hyundai Sonata Named One Of The '10 Most Awarded Cars Of 2017' By Kelley Blue Book

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 26, 2017 -- Capping off a successful award season, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com "10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017" list. In addition, Hyundai was one of the "10 Most Awarded Brands of 2017," with vehicles throughout its lineup being honored for their ... Continue reading

Indian Motorcycle Introduces Roadmaster Elite & Springfield Dark Horse With 2018 Model Lineup

Indian Motorcycle Introduces Roadmaster Elite & Springfield Dark Horse With 2018 Model Lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2017 -- Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, elevated its 2018 motorcycle lineup from its entry-level Scout Sixty to its long-distance touring Roadmaster. Along with the newly introduced Indian® Scout® Bobber, headlining the 2018 model year is the ultra-premium Indian® Roadmas ... Continue reading

Kia Optima And Kia Sportage Ranked Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles Of 2017 By Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com

Kia Optima And Kia Sportage Ranked Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles Of 2017 By Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com

Kia Motors America (KMA) was honored when two of its popular models – the 2017 Kia Optima midsize sedan and 2017 Kia Sportage SUV – were named among the top 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, a trusted source for consumers in the automotive space. ... Continue reading

Landmark Research Shows Cannabis Users Reject Stoned Driving, Embrace Testing

Landmark Research Shows Cannabis Users Reject Stoned Driving, Embrace Testing

Cannabis consumers like to pair their favorite plant with music, hiking, dining and lots more. But one thing a majority of them reject — mixing marijuana and driving. ... Continue reading

JD Powers Loves Nissan Altima and Murano

JD Powers Loves Nissan Altima and Murano

Nissan Altima tops Midsize Car Segment, Murano tops Midsize SUV Segment in 2017 J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study℠ Nissan Murano named most appealing Midsize SUV in prestigious industry study of new vehicle purchasers, scoring significantly higher than the segment average Popular N ... Continue reading

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