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Automotive Composites Market, 2022 by Fiber Type, Resin Type, Manufacturing Process, Applications, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

Automotive Composites Market, 2022 by Fiber Type, Resin Type, Manufacturing Process, Applications, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Composites Market by Fiber Type (Glass, Carbon, Natural), Resin Type (Thermoset, Thermoplastics), Manufacturing Process (Compression, Injection, RTM), Applications (Exterior, Interior), Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. ... Continue reading

Idelic Closes a $1M Seed Financing Round for Machine Learning Trucking Safety Platform

Idelic Closes a $1M Seed Financing Round for Machine Learning Trucking Safety Platform

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2017 -- Idelic, a Pittsburgh-based startup in the transportation technology space, closed a $1m seed financing round led by Birchmere Ventures, with additional investment from McCune Capital and M25 Group.  In conjunction with the financing, Birchmere partner Sean Sebastian joined Idelic's Board ... Continue reading

New Dealer.com Research Shows Summer Bump for Car Shopping Behavior Continued in August

New Dealer.com Research Shows Summer Bump for Car Shopping Behavior Continued in August

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2017 -- Summer may already be in the rearview mirror, but new research from Dealer.com revealed that consumers' car shopping interest remained heightened through August, as seen in slightly higher total traffic to dealer sites and through rising search advertising costs. ... Continue reading

Volvo addresses safety, congestion and emissions in new models

Volvo addresses safety, congestion and emissions in new models

Shaw said Volvo is dedicated to helping people feel even better getting out of a Volvo than when they get in one. Some current Volvo models offer the option of massaging seats that give several different pressure levels for comforting the back in even the most congested situations. ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen 6 Year Bumper To Bumper Warranty Announced +VIDEO

New Volkswagen 6 Year Bumper To Bumper Warranty Announced +VIDEO

Volkswagen stands behind its quality and workmanship with America’s Best Car & SUV Bumper-to-Bumper Transferable Limited Warranty* Six-year or 72,000-mile “bumper-to-bumper” limited warranty beats its competitors’ bumper to bumper coverage in years and mileage Fully transferable warranty demonstrates Volkswagen ... Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicles Will Dominate Interstate Highways Sooner Than You Think According to Report from Seattle’s Madrona Venture Group

Autonomous Vehicles Will Dominate Interstate Highways Sooner Than You Think According to Report from Seattle’s Madrona Venture Group

SEATTLE—How will Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) impact your city? It has been predicted that they will drastically reduce accidents, decrease parking requirements freeing up land for other uses such as parks and housing, increase accessible transportation for older people, and increase free time. Tom Alberg and Daniel Li ... Continue reading

Global Biodiesel Market - Europe is the Largest Producer and Consumer | Technavio

Global Biodiesel Market - Europe is the Largest Producer and Consumer | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global biodiesel market from 2017-2021. (Photo: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global biodiesel market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Window Regulator Manufacturer HANSUN Releases How-to Video

Aftermarket Window Regulator Manufacturer HANSUN Releases How-to Video

ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017 -- HANSUN, a leading manufacturer of window regulators releases a How-to Video on installing a cable system window regulator without a motor. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Kicks Off Aggressive Fourth Quarter Marketing Campaign

Cars.com Kicks Off Aggressive Fourth Quarter Marketing Campaign

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2017 -- Cars.com , a leading online automotive marketplace, announced today the launch of a new multi-media advertising campaign that will amplify the brand across multiple media platforms throughout the fourth quarter of 2017.  "We're doubling down on our investments in marketing in the fourth qua ... Continue reading

'Juan and Eva Peron' parade car set for auction

'Juan and Eva Peron' parade car set for auction

JONESBORO, Ark., Sept. 29, 2017 -- During the storied years following 1946, when Juan Peron was first elected president of Argentina, he and wife Eva Duarte were often seen in parades where they were cheered by throngs of admirers. ... Continue reading

Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Automotive Refurbished Turbochargers Market - Technavio

Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Automotive Refurbished Turbochargers Market - Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive refurbished turbochargers market from 2017-2021. (Photo: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive refurbished turbochargers market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Teamsters Recruiting Volunteer Members To Assist Puerto Rico With Transporting Vital Supplies From Port, Sanitation And Other Areas

Teamsters Recruiting Volunteer Members To Assist Puerto Rico With Transporting Vital Supplies From Port, Sanitation And Other Areas

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2017; The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is working closely with Joint Council 16 in New York and the AFL-CIO to provide qualified volunteers to provide much needed support to the people of Puerto Rico. ... Continue reading

Special Edition Silverado and Colorado Revealed at Texas Motor Speedway During Chevy Truck's 100th Celebration

Special Edition Silverado and Colorado Revealed at Texas Motor Speedway During Chevy Truck's 100th Celebration

and more 2017-09-28 Back Print Email Word Add This DALLAS — Model year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the first production Chevrolet truck. A century and more than 85 million trucks later, Chevrolet has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world. ... Continue reading

Chevy Celebrates 100 Years of Trucks With National Rollout of Truck Legends Program

Chevy Celebrates 100 Years of Trucks With National Rollout of Truck Legends Program

Qualifying customers will join an active community that has grown to more than 5,400 members since its launch in Texas in September 2016. The community will continue to grow and connect customers from all corners of the nation through their shared love for Chevy Trucks. ... Continue reading

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Honda’s entire booth will promote the expanding possibilities of people through mobility and enriched lifestyles ... Continue reading

Dunlop and Goodyear Take First and Second Place in Winter Tire Tests

Dunlop and Goodyear Take First and Second Place in Winter Tire Tests

The SUV vehicle and tire category is booming. That’s why this year Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung (GTÜ) and the ACE AutoClub Europa decided to test eight winter tires ... Continue reading

Africa Diesel Gensets Market Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2026 - Research and Markets

Africa Diesel Gensets Market Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2026 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Africa Diesel Gensets Market By Type (Low Power (<75 KVA), Medium Power (75.1-350 KVA), High Power (350.1-750 KVA), Very High Power (>750 KVA)), By End User, By Country, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2012-2026" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Africa diesel gensets market ... Continue reading

eHi Car Services partners with Volkswagen Group China to advance luxury mobility-on-demand services in China

eHi Car Services partners with Volkswagen Group China to advance luxury mobility-on-demand services in China

BEIJING and SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2017 -- Volkswagen Group China and eHi Car Services Limited ("eHi" or the "Company") , a leading car rentals and car services provider in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore luxury mobility-on-demand services in China. ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan: Electronic Logging Device Mandate Will Convert the Trucking Industry into a Smarter, Efficient, and Productive Sector

Frost & Sullivan: Electronic Logging Device Mandate Will Convert the Trucking Industry into a Smarter, Efficient, and Productive Sector

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017 -- The electronic logging device (ELD) rule mandated by Congress has opened up tremendous growth opportunities for compliant commercial motor vehicles as well as on-and-off highway applications. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Adaptive Fog Lights Market Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Adaptive Fog Lights Market Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Adaptive Fog Lights Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive adaptive fog lights market to grow at a CAGR of 25.65% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Crankcase Ventilation System Market Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Crankcase Ventilation System Market Report 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Crankcase Ventilation System Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive crankcase ventilation system market to decline at a CAGR of (4.99%) during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Honeywell To Increase Dividend By 12% Effective In The Fourth Quarter 2017

Honeywell To Increase Dividend By 12% Effective In The Fourth Quarter 2017

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2017 -- Honeywell announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 12% increase in the company's regular annual cash dividend (from $2.66 to $2.98 per common share).  The increase will be effective starting with the fourth quarter dividend of $0.745 per common share, which wa ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Asia Pacific's 2017 China IQS Names GAC Motor the Highest-ranking Chinese Brand for Fifth Consecutive Year

J.D. Power Asia Pacific's 2017 China IQS Names GAC Motor the Highest-ranking Chinese Brand for Fifth Consecutive Year

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 29, 2017 -- GAC Motor, China's fastest growing automaker, has consolidated its position of dominance in the auto industry by retaining its position as the highest ranking Chinese brand in J.D. Power Asia Pacific's 2017 China Initial Quality Studysm (IQS) for the fifth consecutive year. ... Continue reading

Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Land, Water & Air 2017 - Updated Report with Forecasts to 2027 - Research and Markets

Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Land, Water & Air 2017 - Updated Report with Forecasts to 2027 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Land, Water & Air 2017-2027" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. We are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle despite the fact that most off-road and underwater vehicles are pure electric. ... Continue reading

Ritchie Bros. sells US$52+ million of equipment and trucks in Fort Worth, TX

Ritchie Bros. sells US$52+ million of equipment and trucks in Fort Worth, TX

Online buyers purchased approximately 58 percent of the equipment FORT WORTH, TX, Sept. 29, 2017 - Ritchie Bros. ... Continue reading

U.S. Army Awards $6.2 Million Contract for Supplying Military 24V Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 6T Batteries to Bren-Tronics, Inc.

U.S. Army Awards $6.2 Million Contract for Supplying Military 24V Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 6T Batteries to Bren-Tronics, Inc.

COMMACK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2017 -- Bren-Tronics, Inc., a Long Island-based Energy Solutions Manufacturer, has received a contract to provide high-volume automated manufacturing of Military 24V 6T Li-Ion batteries from the U.S. Army Contracting Command through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). The total a ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Sedan, Coupe and Si Return for 2018 to Continue Compact Leadership

Honda Civic Sedan, Coupe and Si Return for 2018 to Continue Compact Leadership

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017 -- The 2018 Honda Civic Sedan, Coupe and Civic Si, begin arriving October 3 at Honda dealerships countrywide. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive: September New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Rise to Highest Level of 2017

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive: September New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Rise to Highest Level of 2017

DETROIT, Sept. 29, 2017 -- The new vehicle retail sales pace in September is expected to reach the highest level this year, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales is expected to be 15.0 million units, flat from a year a ... Continue reading

William A. Wulfsohn to Step Down as Valvoline Chairman and Retire from Valvoline Board

William A. Wulfsohn to Step Down as Valvoline Chairman and Retire from Valvoline Board

LEXINGTON, Ky.—Valvoline Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced today that William A. Wulfsohn, who served as Valvoline’s founding chairman during its initial year as a public company, will step aside from his position as chairman of the board as of Sept ... Continue reading

Presales start for new Audi A8

Presales start for new Audi A8

INGOLSTADT - September 29, 2017: At the Audi Summit in Barcelona the brand with the Four Rings celebrated the world premiere of the new Audi A8. Customers in Germany will be able to order the luxury sedan from October 5. ... Continue reading

Introducing PROJECT NEPTUNE - from Triton and Aston Martin

Introducing PROJECT NEPTUNE - from Triton and Aston Martin

Aston Martin is proud to announce a creative collaboration with Triton Submarines LLC, the acclaimed manufacturer of state–of-the-art submersibles. Codenamed Project Neptune, the venture enables Aston Martin to further enhance and grow the brand into new aspects of the luxury world, with all the performance, beauty a ... Continue reading

For Turbo Lovers Everywhere, Judas Priest 911 Turbo SE Goes Up For Auction At Porsche Sale

For Turbo Lovers Everywhere, Judas Priest 911 Turbo SE Goes Up For Auction At Porsche Sale

Owned by legendary rock star Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, the 1985 Porsche 911 Turbo SE is offered for sale for the first time in its history. ... Continue reading

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the World's Fastest Production SUV

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the World's Fastest Production SUV

Just ahead of its U.S. launch, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has claimed the title of world's fastest production SUV, setting a new benchmark lap time at Germany's legendary N&uuml;rburgring. ... Continue reading

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