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TACH EXCLUSIVE: Instantly Find 2017 Cars and Trucks That Are Still Available With A Manual Transmission

TACH EXCLUSIVE: Instantly Find 2017 Cars and Trucks That Are Still Available With A Manual Transmission

In another web first, The Auto Channel makes it easier for new vehicle researchers to pare through the thousands of vehicles by body style, trim levels, prices, hundreds of specs, dimensions, capacities and now your choice of transmission type, manual, CVT and automatic. ... Continue reading

Europe's Largest Electric Public Bus Fleet in Dutch Cities

Europe's Largest Electric Public Bus Fleet in Dutch Cities

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, December 5, 2016 -- Eindhoven and Helmond region head towards zero-emission public transport  All 43 public buses in the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Helmond will be electrically powered, starting the 11th of December. Together they form the largest zero-emission bus fleet in public transport ... Continue reading

"For Love of Country, Pass it On!" - Gala at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Honored Pearl Harbor and World War II Survivors and Veterans

"For Love of Country, Pass it On!" - Gala at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Honored Pearl Harbor and World War II Survivors and Veterans

HONOLULU, Dec. 5, 2016 -- Saturday, December 3 - "Remember Pearl Harbor," once a call to arms, tonight served as a reminder of resilience, hope and a commitment to peace and friendship as 1,400 guests attended Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor's gala, 6 to 10p.m. Themed "For Love of Country - Pass It On," the evenin ... Continue reading

Honda to Showcase "Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem" at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

Honda to Showcase "Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem" at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016 -- Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data to transform the mobility experience, Honda today announced that "Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem" will be the theme for its participation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Honda will kick of ... Continue reading

Introducing Germany's New Fourth Armed Force Cyber Division: An Exclusive Interview with the Bundeswehr

Introducing Germany's New Fourth Armed Force Cyber Division: An Exclusive Interview with the Bundeswehr

LONDON, December 5, 2016 -- In September 2015, the German Minister of Defence announced that she would make the Bundeswehr fit for the future in cyberspace by means of a separate organisational element for the cyber and information realm. Since then the Bundeswehr have been busy creating their new cyber division overco ... Continue reading

In-Vehicle Connectivity to Propel New Growth Opportunities for OEMs in Latin America

In-Vehicle Connectivity to Propel New Growth Opportunities for OEMs in Latin America

SAO PAULO, Dec. 5, 2016 -- Latin America (LATAM) will have over 8.5 million connected cars on the road by 2023. ... Continue reading

News from Orwell Truck & Van - Reborn B&B Skips looks to a bright new future with Mercedes-Benz

News from Orwell Truck & Van - Reborn B&B Skips looks to a bright new future with Mercedes-Benz

[cid:image015.jpg@01D24EFD.615CCD90] Date: 5 December 2016 [Atego 1523 - B&B Skip Hire (11)] Reborn B&B Skips looks to a bright new future with Mercedes-Benz Suffolk-based B&B Skips has signalled its intention to go for growth by commissioning four new Mercedes-Benz trucks and launching an online booking service. The v ... Continue reading

Saab Receives Contract for Components to the U.S. Marine Corps' Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar Program

Saab Receives Contract for Components to the U.S. Marine Corps' Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar Program

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2016 -- Defense and security company Saab's U.S.-based company, Saab Defense and Security USA, LLC., has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation for additional components and subsystems of the U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system. ... Continue reading

VIMOC Technologies Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform for Smart Parking Management in The City of Redwood City

VIMOC Technologies Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform for Smart Parking Management in The City of Redwood City

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016 -- VIMOC Technologies today announced it has completed delivery and integration of its platform for parking and automated building management in The City of Redwood City enabling vehicle detection, superior accuracy in occupancy counting and reporting, and enhanced revenue optimizat ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS RECAP: December 5, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS RECAP: December 5, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Next Generation Ford Fiesta – World’s Most Technologically Advanced Small Car – Delivers Four Distinctive Personalities

Next Generation Ford Fiesta – World’s Most Technologically Advanced Small Car – Delivers Four Distinctive Personalities

Ford has revealed the next generation Ford Fiesta at a special Go Further event in Cologne, Germany. The next generation Fiesta is unveiled with the most sophisticated range of driver assistance technologies and connectivity features ever in a volume small car in Europe, as part of the most comprehensive and versatile ... Continue reading

Multi-Award Winning Volkswagen Vans Have Multi-Award Winning Month

Multi-Award Winning Volkswagen Vans Have Multi-Award Winning Month

The Volkswagen Transporter has continued its 2016 winning streak, claiming the Best Medium Van and Commercial Vehicle of the Year titles at this year’s Commercial Fleet Awards. The Transporter’s versatility, smooth economical engines, comprehensive safety features and market leading residual values gave it the edge ... Continue reading

McLaren Cars Now Warranteed Up To 12 Years Of Age

McLaren Cars Now Warranteed Up To 12 Years Of Age

LONDON - December 4, 2016: The McLaren Extended Warranty launched in 2014 can now be renewed up to the car’s 12th birthday. The enhancement recognises the increasing number of McLaren cars on the road, with more than 3,000 vehicles today having passed their third birthday, as well as the desire of many owners to reta ... Continue reading

2017 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Dates Change

2017 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Dates Change

LONDON - December 5, 2016: Goodwood has announced that the provisional dates for the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed will change to June 29th to July 2nd. These dates are now confirmed. The new dates are a consequence of the recently announced change in the F1 calendar, which moves the Baku race later by one week. ... Continue reading

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