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Gulfstream G500 Entering Final Series Of Certification Testing

Gulfstream G500 Entering Final Series Of Certification Testing

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s all-new family of business jets, the Gulfstream G500 and G600, continue to make solid progress toward anticipated U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification this year. ... Continue reading

New Classroom Contest Educates Students On The Dangers Of Distracted Walking

New Classroom Contest Educates Students On The Dangers Of Distracted Walking

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A nationwide contest called DeFEET Distractions, sponsored by non-profit The National Road Safety Foundation, is now open to engage students and educators in grades K–5 in a conversation about distracted walking and pedestrian safety. ... Continue reading

FCA Announces Alfa Romeo and Maserati Senior Leadership Changes

FCA Announces Alfa Romeo and Maserati Senior Leadership Changes

February 5, 2018 , London - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) announces the following leadership changes, effective immediately. Tim Kuniskis is named Head of Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands globally. ... Continue reading

Continental and NVIDIA Partner to Enable Worldwide Production of Artificial Intelligence for Self-Driving Cars

Continental and NVIDIA Partner to Enable Worldwide Production of Artificial Intelligence for Self-Driving Cars

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Technology company Continental and NVIDIA announced today a partnership to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) self-driving vehicle systems based on the NVIDIA DRIVE™ platform, with a planned market introduction in 2021 for Level 3 features. ... Continue reading

Global $6.6 Billion Digital Instrument Cluster Market for Automotive 2018-2025 - Increasing Acceptance of Semi-Autonomous and Autonomous Vehicle Technology - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global $6.6 Billion Digital Instrument Cluster Market for Automotive 2018-2025 - Increasing Acceptance of Semi-Autonomous and Autonomous Vehicle Technology - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Digital Instrument Cluster Market for Automotive by Display Type (LCD, TFT-LCD, OLED), Display Size (5-8 inch, 9-11 inch, >12 inch), Embedded Technology (AI, Non-AI), Electric Vehicle Type, Vehicle Type (PC and CV) & Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri ... Continue reading

Government of Canada launches competitive process for the lease of two emergency towing vessels

Government of Canada launches competitive process for the lease of two emergency towing vessels

OTTAWA, Feb. 5, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Canada launched the Oceans Protection Plan in 2016 to improve marine safety and responsible shipping, protect Canada's marine environment, and offer new possibilities for Indigenous and coastal communities. ... Continue reading

Gulfstream Delivers Fourth G650er To Qatar Airways

Gulfstream Delivers Fourth G650er To Qatar Airways

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it recently delivered a fourth Gulfstream G650ER to Qatar Airways for its Qatar Executive commercial charter service. ... Continue reading

NHRA Top Fuel Star Pritchett to Drive Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in Full Factory Stock Showdown Schedule

NHRA Top Fuel Star Pritchett to Drive Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in Full Factory Stock Showdown Schedule

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 5, 2018 -- NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett to also race in all seven SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events in 2018 Pritchett to drive Don Schumacher Racing (DSR)-prepped, supercharged Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak starting at NHRA Gatornationals in March New DSR employee and NHRA S ... Continue reading

NO MORE PART-ACHE AS ONLINE MACHINING MARKETPLACE ANSWERS VEHICLE RESTORERS PRAY

NO MORE PART-ACHE AS ONLINE MACHINING MARKETPLACE ANSWERS VEHICLE RESTORERS PRAY

If this message is not displaying properly, please view the online version PRESS RELEASE NO MORE PART-ACHE AS ONLINE MACHINING MARKETPLACE ANSWERS VEHICLE RESTORERS PRAYERS The days of the classic car being permanently stuck in the garage or the treasured motorbike being left in pieces because of a scarcity of parts ar ... Continue reading

RNR Tire Express 'Wheels In' No. 1 Ranking on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®

RNR Tire Express 'Wheels In' No. 1 Ranking on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Following the close of a record-breaking year including its 100th store opening, RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation's leading tire and custom wheel franchise, has been named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list. Recognized for outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and ... Continue reading

The Drone Racing League (DRL) And Swatch Introduce First Swatch-Sponsored Pilot, Winner Of Global eSport Competition

The Drone Racing League (DRL) And Swatch Introduce First Swatch-Sponsored Pilot, Winner Of Global eSport Competition

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2018 -- The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global leader in professional and high-speed drone racing, today announced Brodie "Robogenesis" Springer as the winner of the 2018 Swatch DRL Tryouts, the fierce eSport competition that transforms a gamer to drone pilot overnight. ... Continue reading

Variable Speed Generator Market Worth 8.36 Billion USD by 2022

Variable Speed Generator Market Worth 8.36 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India, February 5, 2018 -- The report "Variable Speed Generator Market by Type (Permanent Magnet, Doubly Fed Induction, Self-Excitation Induction, Wound Rotor Induction), Prime Mover (Wind, Hydro, Steam & Gas Turbine, Ic Engine), Technology, Power, End-User, Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by Markets ... Continue reading

2018 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year Short List Announced

2018 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year Short List Announced

Mazda leads the way with three vehicles in contention TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Six vehicles edged closer today to the ultimate goal of being named 2018 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The winners will be announced at the Canadian ... Continue reading

Are Electric Luxury Vehicles on the Brink of Technological Evolution?

Are Electric Luxury Vehicles on the Brink of Technological Evolution?

LONDON, Feb. 5, 2018 -- The future of luxury automotive is shaped by the ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared Mobility) trend. ... Continue reading

Beeline Bikes Announces Launch of Los Angeles Franchise

Beeline Bikes Announces Launch of Los Angeles Franchise

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Beeline Bikes, a full-service mobile bike shop, announced today that longtime bike shop owner and entrepreneur Jason Boles has launched its Los Angeles franchise. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Receives Three Major Industry Awards

Cars.com Receives Three Major Industry Awards

CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2018 -- Cars.com has received three industry honors, including being named a "Top 10 Company to Watch in 2018" from AutoSuccess Magazine and awarded "Top Rated Services to Dealerships" for New Car Leads and Used Car Advertising in the ninth annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards. ... Continue reading

First Test Footage Revealed of EHANG 184 Manned Passenger Drone

First Test Footage Revealed of EHANG 184 Manned Passenger Drone

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 5, 2018 -- EHANG, a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, has unveiled footage of the latest test flights of their self-flying passenger aircraft or Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV). The EHANG 184 series is the world's first passenger drone capable of carrying a single perso ... Continue reading

Genovation GXE All-Electric Supercar To Make Concours Debut At Amelia Island

Genovation GXE All-Electric Supercar To Make Concours Debut At Amelia Island

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 5, 2018 -- Genovation Cars Inc., announced today its plans to present the GXE at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 9-11, 2018. ... Continue reading

GM Declares Quarterly Dividend

GM Declares Quarterly Dividend

DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2018 -- General Motors Co. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY: Mitsubishi; Pierce; Wayfarer; Foretravel; Palimino; Newmar; Forest River

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY: Mitsubishi; Pierce; Wayfarer; Foretravel; Palimino; Newmar; Forest River

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

Lister Motor Company Receives $4.3 Million Worth Of Orders Within 24 Hours Of Announcing Its 200 MPH Thunder +VIDEO

Lister Motor Company Receives $4.3 Million Worth Of Orders Within 24 Hours Of Announcing Its 200 MPH Thunder +VIDEO

Following The Lister Motor Company’s preview announcement just two days ago of the fastest, most powerful and luxurious car it has ever built in 65-years – the 666 bhp Thunder supercar – the legendary Cambridge-based marque has been inundated with interest, with £3.1million-worth of orders for the model received ... Continue reading

4th Generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class - The Benchmark of the Compact Class

4th Generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class - The Benchmark of the Compact Class

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is as youthful and dynamic as ever, but grown-up and comfortable like never before. It completely redefines modern luxury in the compact class, and revolutionizes interior design. ... Continue reading

SUV-Inspired Active Crossover Heads New Ford Ka+ Line-Up

SUV-Inspired Active Crossover Heads New Ford Ka+ Line-Up

Ford today revealed the new KA+ – for the first time also offered as new KA+ Active crossover version – delivering greater comfort and convenience, more driver assistance technologies than the current model, and enhanced interior and exterior styling. Offering generous space for five passengers and ample luggage, t ... Continue reading

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