In wet conditions the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 had the shortest braking distance by 3.6 meters on average compared to the tested competitors[3]. The test showed that once the Vector 4Seasons had made a complete stop, the competitor tires were still braking at an average speed of 24km/h in wet conditions. ... Continue reading
Amazon Alexa from Nissan Lets Owners Talk to their Car +VIDEO
All-new connected car feature can control some Nissan vehicles remotely with Amazon’s Alexa, a cloud-based voice service From the comfort of home, Nissan owners can use voice commands to remote lock/unlock, honk the horn, flash the lights and start or stop the engine depending on the model The new skill will work on ... Continue reading
RANGE ROVER Velar Joins the Ranks of Europe’s Safest SUVs (NCAP)
October 4, 2017; Range Rover is the latest brand to capitalise on increasing popularity of SUVs in Europe with the launch of the brand new Velar. The SUV segment has continued to grow more than any other and sales of small SUVs are expected to reach two million in 2018. ... Continue reading
ATV Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global ATV market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global ATV market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
Automotive 3D Printing Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive 3D printing market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive 3D printing market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading
Free Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Businesses Now Available Through Leaders for Clean Air
SALT LAKE CITY—Leaders for Clean Air (LFCA) today announced a partnership with Rocky Mountain Power to increase the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Utah. Available immediately, LFCA is providing qualified businesses across the Wasatch Front a Level 2 EV Charger, free of charge. ... Continue reading
Giti Tire Creating More Than 1,700 Local Jobs; Celebrates First U.S. Factory
RICHBURG, S.C.—Today, Giti Tire welcomed the Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, and Greg Foran, President and CEO, Walmart U.S., to celebrate the company’s first tire factory located in the U.S. The new 1.7 million square-foot facility, located in Richburg, South Carolina, is expected to create 1 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Electric Vehicles for Construction, Agriculture and Mining 2017-2027" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Electric vehicles for construction, agriculture and mining will be a $80+ billion market in 2027. ... Continue reading
Groupe PSA Chooses Seattle To Launch Free2Move Mobility Brand in the U.S.
SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Today in Seattle, Groupe PSA has taken its latest step in the North American market with the launch of Free2Move, a smartphone-based mobility aggregation platform positioned to meet changing customer demands. ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin T-50A Reaches 100 Flights in Greenville, South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Lockheed Martin Corp. achieved a new milestone this week as the T-50A aircraft flew its 100th sortie at the Greenville, South Carolina, facility. ... Continue reading
Message from Caribbean Islands: We're Open for Cruise Vacations
MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2017 -- More than 40 islands visited by cruise ships on Caribbean itineraries have a message they want to share: They are open, fully operational, welcoming ships full of cruise passengers and hoping more will follow. ... Continue reading
Michelin's 28th Annual Golf Tournament Benefits 10 Community Charities
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Michelin North America has raised approximately $823,000 in its 28th annual charity golf tournament, which was held this week on Oct. ... Continue reading
New Car Intros At 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show Feature Alcantara
FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Alcantara®, the Italian-made luxury material, was featured on a variety of new cars and concept vehicles shown at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany. ... Continue reading
New Specifications are Driving Increased Activity within the Lubricant Additives Market, Sees Kline
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Energy conservation, GHG regulations, and modernization of vehicle fleets and heavy equipment drive the lubricants market towards higher performance oils which in turn leads to an increase in additive consumption, particularly for dispersants, antioxidants, and viscosity modifiers, a ... Continue reading
T2 Systems Featured in Parking Today's "Parking Technology Issue"
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2017 -- An interview with T2 Systems CEO Adam Blake is featured as the cover story in Parking Today Magazine, a leading publication in the parking industry. ... Continue reading
Teamsters Decry House Panel's Passage Of Bill Rolling Back Worker Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to the House Education and Workforce Committee's approval today of a measure that would roll back the 2015 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) "joint employer" ruling handed down in ... Continue reading
NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the AFL-CIO, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and United Airlines teamed up to fly more than 300 first responders and skilled vo ... Continue reading
Kia Canada Auto Sales September 2017
Best-ever September for Forte Best-ever year-to-date for Forte, Sportage and Sorento Year-to-date sales up 6.5 per cent versus 2016 ... Continue reading
US Auto Sales Scoreboard September 2017
The U.S. auto market saw an impressive sales bounce in September, led by international brands that outperformed their domestic counterparts with sales up 7.6 percent from a year ago and down just 0.4 percent for the year-to-date. Brands like Honda (up 7.4 percent from last September), Toyota (up 16.9 percent), and Volk ... Continue reading
2017 Audi Q7 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Review By Steve Purdy
The unconventional suspension design and tuning on the Q7’s makes for a remarkably solid, sophisticated and under-control feel on the road. ... Continue reading
EIA: Gas To Liquid Fuel Projects
Global gas-to-liquids growth is dominated by two projects in South Africa and Uzbekistan Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Outlook 2017 EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2017 (IEO2017) projects that liquids produced at gas-to-liquids (GTL) plants will increase as two large-scale pr ... Continue reading
Personal Message: Please join me in celebrating National Check Your Transmission Day. It's our intention to use Car Care Month by creating a national day dedicated to checking a vehicle's transmission as a way to help draw more awareness to the entire industry. ... Continue reading
Autonomous Land, Water, Air Vehicles Markets, 2037 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2017-2037" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This unique commercially oriented report has detailed market and technical analysis with many new infograms, conference slides, roadmaps and forecasts. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Parts Die Casting Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive Parts Die Casting Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 6.3% over the next decade to reach approximately $14.7 billion by 2025. ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Honda and Acura have introduced a new digital application to its Certified Pre-Owned program, adding even more transparency to the car buying process for consumers shopping on Autotrader. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles on Land 2017-2027" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Those selling components for electric vehicles and those wishing to make the vehicles themselves must seek where the majority of the money is spent and will be spent. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles: Weak Profitability Relying on Subsidies
By Biwen Wang From 盖世汽车| Sep 29 2017 Shanghai (Gasgoo)- New energy vehicles are still weak in profitability when compared with traditional vehicles. Relying heavily on governments’ subsidies, domestic new energy vehicles face declining sales volume this year when the preferential policy is cancelled. ... Continue reading
BAR 1 Motorsports Will Grid Two Cars at Petit Le Mans for the Final Running of Prototype Challenge Cars The 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will fire the engines for the final time this season at Road Atlanta for the 20th Anniversary Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 7. ... Continue reading
Lewis To Compete In GT3 Endurance Race At Laguna Seca
ichael Lewis To Compete In Mazda Raceway California 8 Hours Michael Lewis will drive the No. 77 Calvert Dynamics/GMG Porsche 911 GT3 R in the inaugural Mazda Raceway California 8 Hours on Sunday, October 15, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Radar Market, 2017-2025 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Radar Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive Radar Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 16.9% over the next decade to reach approximately $7.3 billion by 2025 This industry report analyz ... Continue reading
3M Canada Announces its Newest Innovation in Painting
New 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System providesimproved productivity and painting confidence LONDON, ON, Oct. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - 3M Canada has introduced the next evolution in its paint application technology – the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System. ... Continue reading
Adoption of New Mobility Solutions Drives Growth Opportunities in Automotive Ecosystem
Many innovations and mobility services are blurring the lines between public transport and private car ownership, creating several opportunities for new mobility services finds Frost & Sullivan's Future Mobility team LONDON, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Over the past few years, urban municipalities' need to combat congestion and ... Continue reading
Amtrak "Ready To Build" Campaign Highlights Critical Need for Infrastructure Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amtrak unveiled the "Ready To Build" campaign today, which includes a series of short films showcasing five critical investments that are vital to the realization of a renewed, modern passenger rail system. The campaign emphasizes needed investments at our major st ... Continue reading
CDK Global and CarGurus Partner to Provide Powerful Marketing Solutions To Dealers
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.—CDK Global , a leading digital marketing solutions provider, today announced a strategic relationship with CarGurus, a leading online automotive marketplace. Through this collaboration, dealers ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On September 29, 2017, The U.S. State Department issued a Cuba Travel Warning as a result of some unidentified attacks against numerous U.S. Embassy employees. ... Continue reading
Famous Rhodes Joins Work Truck Solutions Board of Directors
CHICO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Work Truck Solutions is pleased to announce that Famous Rhodes has joined their board of directors. ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Flooring Market to 2025 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Automotive Flooring Market Analysis by Material (Polyurethane, Polypropylene, Nylon, Rubber, Others), Product (Carpets, Mats), Application (Passenger cars, LCV, HCV) and Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive flooring market is expect ... Continue reading
Green Commuter, First “Open” All-Electric Car-Sharing Service, Deploys in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES—Green Commuter deployed Los Angeles’s first open all-electric car-sharing service this week. The vehicles are available to the public through the Green Commuter app. ... Continue reading
Jegs Automotive, Inc. Names Jeffrey R. Hennion as CEO
DELAWARE, Ohio—JEGS Automotive, Inc. announced today Jeffrey R. Hennion as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 16. ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Marmon-Herrington announced today the release of Safe Shift™, its third-generation all-wheel drive protection system. ... Continue reading
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 -- Industry expert and former administrator from the Federal Motor Carrier Association, Annette Sandberg has verified that the Telogis Electronic Logging Device (ELD) software solution has met all federally mandated requirements. ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Green Car Journal has identified finalists for its prestigious Green Car Awards™ hosted annually by the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas. ... Continue reading
Truckstop.com and FTR Release Industry's First Lane-Specific Rate Forecast
NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Truckstop.com, in partnership with FTR, introduced its highly anticipated Rate Forecasting tool to hundreds of industry leaders during the FTR and CSCMP conferences this September. ... Continue reading
United States' First Heli-Biking Adventure Takes Flight in Alaska at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
TORDRILLO, Alaska, Oct. 4, 2017 -- Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is the first outfitter in the United States to offer heli-biking, an unrivaled outdoor experience that enables mountain biking access via helicopter to millions of acres of pristine mountain terrain in the breathtaking Tordrillo Mountain range of Alaska. As ... Continue reading
Carvana’s Newest Car Vending Machine Debuts in Florida
Standing eight stories tall, holding up to 30 vehicles, the Jacksonville Car Vending Machine is the first one in Florida, joining six others located in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin (Texas), Nashville (Tenn.) and Raleigh (N.C.).Customers can now pick up vehicles purchased on Carvana.com at Carvana's newest Car V ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance® Provides Tips to Help You Avoid Autumn Accidents
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2017 -- The Farmers Insurance® Seasonal Smarts Digest: Fall Edition, released today, reveals that drivers across the U.S. need to maintain caution on the road this fall, keeping a watchful eye out for unexpected critters and creatures. ... Continue reading
Treats Not Tricks in October at National Automobile Museum
Special $2 admission for all ghouls, ghosts and goblins of all ages. Reno, Nevada, October 4, 2017 - ​Trick or Treat in the Streets of the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno – and you’ll be assured of treats, not tricks for your goblins, princesses and action heroes ... Continue reading
Ford GM Following China- Going Electric
The automakers announced this week they would accelerate their move toward producing electric vehicles over gasoline-powered ones. WARREN, Mich. ... Continue reading
Baltimore Awards New Flyer a Contract for 140 Clean Diesel Buses
New Flyer of America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. , the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, yesterday announced that Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) acting through the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has awarded New Flyer ... Continue reading
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