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Brittany Force completes successful test of new John Force Racing Funny Car

Brittany Force completes successful test of new John Force Racing Funny Car

Brittany Force completes successful test of new John Force Racing Funny Car BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. ... Continue reading

GEICO Reminds You How to Prepare If Hurricane Irma Takes Aim on Florida and Eastern Seaboard

GEICO Reminds You How to Prepare If Hurricane Irma Takes Aim on Florida and Eastern Seaboard

LAKELAND, Fla.—Coming on the heels of Hurricane Harvey, GEICO would like to offer a few reminders on how to prepare for more severe weather. Hurricane Irma could reach Florida and the U.S. Eastern coastline over the weekend, and a little preparation could save you a lot of time and money. ... Continue reading

Group 1 Automotive to Present at Goldman Sachs Conference in New York City

Group 1 Automotive to Present at Goldman Sachs Conference in New York City

HOUSTON, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. ,("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present in New York City at the Goldman Sachs 24th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 6, 2017. ... Continue reading

NHRA Summit Racing Series, Northwest Division Finals from Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore.

NHRA Summit Racing Series, Northwest Division Finals from Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT ET SERIES- Northwest Division Contact: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 GREEN, SCHLENKER, AND STEFFEN HEAD TO POMONA WITH WINS WOODBURN, Ore.- The Summit Racing Series was in town this past weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. Dale Green and John Floyd Jr.raced to victory ... Continue reading

Taiwan relies on Thales to reduce travel time and alleviate busy traffic thanks to a new Light Rail Transit

Taiwan relies on Thales to reduce travel time and alleviate busy traffic thanks to a new Light Rail Transit

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 6, 2017 -- Key Points Thales wins third LRT contract (Ankeng) in New Taipei City in Taiwan.  Contract includes signalling, communications and Operation Control Centre (OCC) systems. ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan LEAF: Raising The Bar For 100% EV's

2018 Nissan LEAF: Raising The Bar For 100% EV's

Greater range and advanced technologies make new LEAF the ultimate EV package 2018 LEAF offers a longer range at a lower price – with stronger performance, striking new design and cutting-edge technologies Since its launch in 2010, LEAF has been the #1 affordable, mass production EV in the world LEAF's advanced ProPI ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan LEAF Overview

2018 Nissan LEAF Overview

All-new LEAF embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility Greater range and advanced technologies make new LEAF the ultimate electric vehicle 2018 LEAF offers a longer range at a lower price – with stronger performance, striking new design and cutting-edge technologies Since its launch in 2010, LEAF has been the #1 affordabl ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan LEAF North American Reveal

2018 Nissan LEAF North American Reveal

2018 LEAF EV features all-new design and improved driving range1 Starting price2 announced at $29,990 – $690 below current 2017 LEAF starting MSRP New aerodynamic exterior design follows Nissan's signature design language; roomy ... Continue reading

A new path to safer, solid batteries

A new path to safer, solid batteries

Moriya found it easy to control the crystal structure of these solid materials by making alterations to their molecules. This structural versatility could prove to be a powerful tool for dramatically improving ion conductivity in these materials. ... Continue reading

LAND ROVER CELEBRATES THE ARRIVAL OF THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER VELAR IN NORTH AMERICA

LAND ROVER CELEBRATES THE ARRIVAL OF THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER VELAR IN NORTH AMERICA

Land Rover North America has today announced its newest marketing campaign to introduce the new 2018 Range Rover Velar in North America. (MAHWAH, NJ) – September 5, 2017 – Land Rover North America has today announced its newest marketing campaign to introduce the new 2018 Range Rover Velar in North America. ... Continue reading

Houston Troubles Turn Into New Car Dealer Opportunities

Houston Troubles Turn Into New Car Dealer Opportunities

Atlanta GA September 5, 2017; Hurricane Harvey will likely prove to be among the worst, most-costly natural disasters to hit our United States. Vehicle damage caused by flooding was significant. ... Continue reading

Public Invited to NASA Goddard to Celebrate the Cassini Mission Grand Finale Event

Public Invited to NASA Goddard to Celebrate the Cassini Mission Grand Finale Event

GREENBELT, Md., Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the public are invited to celebrate the "Grand Finale" of NASA's Cassini mission on Sept. ... Continue reading

The Toro Company Announces Michael J. Hoffman's Retirement from the Board and the Election of Richard M. Olson as Chairman

The Toro Company Announces Michael J. Hoffman's Retirement from the Board and the Election of Richard M. Olson as Chairman

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—The Toro Company today announced that Michael J. Hoffman, chairman of the board, will retire from the company’s board of directors, effective November 3, 2017. The Company’s president and CEO, Richard M. Olson, has been elected chairman, effective upon Hoffman’s retirement. ... Continue reading

Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama wraps up 2017 season; Hargrove captures Platinum Cup

Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama wraps up 2017 season; Hargrove captures Platinum Cup

Hargrove Platinum Cup champion for second time, De Angelis Gold Cup champion; Cirone secures Platinum Masters victory once more BOWMANVILLE, ON, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - This past weekend the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama returned to the same track where it all started this season: Canadian Tire M ... Continue reading

Led by the RAV4 family: Toyota Canada Inc. sets August sales records for both trucks and hybrids

Led by the RAV4 family: Toyota Canada Inc. sets August sales records for both trucks and hybrids

Record August sales for Canadian-made RAV4 and best month ever for RAV4 Hybrid sales Overall TCI August sales up 7.5%, surpassing 20,000 units sold TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - August was a month of sales records for Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), with total sales of 20,036 units for the month, up 7.5% compared to 2016.  ... Continue reading

Matson Launches New Okinawa Service

Matson Launches New Okinawa Service

HONOLULU, Sept. 5, 2017   -- Matson, Inc.  , a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has inaugurated service to the port of Naha, Okinawa.  Having received all necessary permits and clearances, the new weekly service made its first call at Naha on September 2, 2017. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada ranked one of the Top 20 Best Workplaces in Canada for Millennials by the Great Place to Work® Institute

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada ranked one of the Top 20 Best Workplaces in Canada for Millennials by the Great Place to Work® Institute

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada announced today that it has again been honoured by the Great Place to Work Institute, this time with placement on the 2017 list of the twenty Best Workplaces in Canada for Millennials. ... Continue reading

TA Truck Service RoadSquad Announces New TA Truck Service National Call Center Facility

TA Truck Service RoadSquad Announces New TA Truck Service National Call Center Facility

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, announces that the TA Truck Service National Call Center has moved into a new, state of the art facility under the leadership of TravelCenters Vice President, Sandra Sanford. The RoadSqu ... Continue reading

Pebble Beach And All That!

Pebble Beach And All That!

COMPLETE LIST OF 2017 WINNERS; Party's, Schmoozing, Enjoying ... Continue reading

All-New Kia Picanto X-Line

All-New Kia Picanto X-Line

Kia’s smallest car, combining all of its best qualities with a new look which draws inspiration from Kia’s popular crossover and SUV model lines, including the Sportage and Sorento. The rugged design is highlighted by contrast colour packs and raised ground clearance (to 156mm, 15mm higher than the standard Picanto ... Continue reading

Rusty Daniels Clinches Late Model Mania Title, Thanksgiving Classic Berth

Rusty Daniels Clinches Late Model Mania Title, Thanksgiving Classic Berth

[image: Inline image 1] Rusty Daniels Clinches Late Model Mania Title, Thanksgiving Classic Berth [image: Inline image 2] *Rusty Daniels on track at Southern National Motorsports Park in Lucama, North Carolina. (Photo Credit: Andy Marquis/SNMP)* SWANSBORO, NC – Rusty Daniels secured the Eastern Carolina Late Mod ... Continue reading

Atlas Dynamics Introduces Fixed Wing UAV with 5-Hour Flight Time, 150 Kilometer Operational Range

Atlas Dynamics Introduces Fixed Wing UAV with 5-Hour Flight Time, 150 Kilometer Operational Range

RIGA, Latvia, September 5, 2017 -- Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, today announced that it will display its new fixed wing UAV, the Atlas Blue-J, at InterDrone 2017. The Blue-J features a 3.5-meter wing span, four to six hours of flight time ... Continue reading

Brampton Flight Centre Joins Air Georgian's Pilot Career Pathway Program, SOAR

Brampton Flight Centre Joins Air Georgian's Pilot Career Pathway Program, SOAR

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Air Georgian's innovative SOAR program for aviation career awareness, recruitment and retention continues to grow with the addition of Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) to its flight school program. ... Continue reading

Kerrigan Advisors Appoints Phil Brady, Former President of NADA, as Senior Advisor

Kerrigan Advisors Appoints Phil Brady, Former President of NADA, as Senior Advisor

IRVINE, Calif.—Kerrigan Advisors, the leading buy/sell advisory firm to auto dealers in the US, today announced the appointment of Phil Brady as Senior Advisor to the firm. Brady will put his deep experience and extensive relationships in automotive retail to work as an advisor to Kerrigan Advisors and its clients fo ... Continue reading

Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Stations in Ontario

Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Stations in Ontario

SARNIA, ON, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Coast Guard wishes to advise the public that its Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations in Ontario are wrapping up their seasonal maritime search and rescue service. ... Continue reading

Via and Daimler announce strategic investment and partnership to bring Via's technology to Europe and develop future mobility solutions

Via and Daimler announce strategic investment and partnership to bring Via's technology to Europe and develop future mobility solutions

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Daimler makes strategic investment in Via  Via, the world's leading on-demand shared rides technology developer and provider, announced today that industry-leading automotive company Daimler AG will make a strategic investment to support Via's continued rapid growth. ... Continue reading

Honda Canada Posts Best August Sales in Ten Years

Honda Canada Posts Best August Sales in Ten Years

MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 5, 2017; Honda Canada Inc.'s core models pushed the company to achieve its best August sales since 2007, up 3% over last year with 18,351 units sold. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports sustained momentum in August

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports sustained momentum in August

TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to report the delivery of 4,241 vehicles in August, a 6.0% growth over the same period in 2016. ... Continue reading

Alex Lynn steps up to full-time Formula E race seat with DS Virgin Racing

Alex Lynn steps up to full-time Formula E race seat with DS Virgin Racing

05.09.17 ALEX LYNN STEPS UP TO FULL-TIME FORMULA E RACE SEAT WITH DS VIRGIN RACING Briton joins team stalwart Sam Bird for all-British season four campaign British racer Alex Lynn has been signed on a multi-year deal alongside Sam Bird to contest the forthcoming fourth Formula E season for DS Virgin Racing, marking the ... Continue reading

automotiveMastermind Technology Now Available for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac Dealerships

automotiveMastermind Technology Now Available for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac Dealerships

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Each independently owned and operated General Motors dealership is now able to partner with automotiveMastermind® (Mastermind), the leading behavior prediction technology for the automotive industry. ... Continue reading

Automotive Microcontrollers Market Worth 1,886.4 Million USD by 2022

Automotive Microcontrollers Market Worth 1,886.4 Million USD by 2022

PUNE, India, September 5, 2017 -- The report "Automotive Microcontrollers Market by Application (Body Electronics, Chassis & Powertrain, Infotainment & Telematics, Safety & Security), Technology (ACC, Blind Spot Detection, Park Assist, TPMS), Vehicle, EV, Bit Size, Connectivity, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", p ... Continue reading

Automotive Window Regulator Market Analysis & Trends 2014-2017 & Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

Automotive Window Regulator Market Analysis & Trends 2014-2017 & Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Window Regulator Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This industry report analyzes the market estimates and forecasts of all the given segments on global as well as regional levels presented in the research scope. ... Continue reading

BorgWarner's HVH Motor Technology Electrifies Scania Hybrid Bus

BorgWarner's HVH Motor Technology Electrifies Scania Hybrid Bus

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 5, 2017 -- BorgWarner continues to drive electrification into the commercial vehicle market segment with its powerful High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 410 electric motors. ... Continue reading

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Selected by State Auto Insurance Companies to Develop Smartphone Telematics Program for Personal and Commercial Insurance Drivers

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Selected by State Auto Insurance Companies to Develop Smartphone Telematics Program for Personal and Commercial Insurance Drivers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The State Auto Insurance Companies have selected Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s leading smartphone telematics provider, to develop a smartphone telematics program utilizing CMT’s award-winning DriveWell technology and analytics. “Our desire and mission is to make roads and drive ... Continue reading

Cobalt Demand Projected to Increase Due to Growing Demand for Rechargeable Batteries

Cobalt Demand Projected to Increase Due to Growing Demand for Rechargeable Batteries

NEW YORK, September 5, 2017 -- The lithium ion battery market is expected to grow in value over the coming years. Cobalt is one of the main compounds implemented into rechargeable batteries, and it is a market that is facing a supply shortage. ... Continue reading

Copart Announces Expansion of Its Location near Minneapolis, Minnesota

Copart Announces Expansion of Its Location near Minneapolis, Minnesota

DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Copart, Inc. , a global online vehicle auction company, is announcing the expansion of its Ham Lake, Minnesota location, near northern Minneapolis. ... Continue reading

Cunard Debuts Additional 2019 Voyages

Cunard Debuts Additional 2019 Voyages

Voyage announcement features the highest visibility of the Cunard fleet on both the East and West coasts of North America in decades Additional Transatlantic Crossings, expanded New England & Canada voyages and Queen Elizabeth's 4th of July Celebration in Los Angeles VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 5, 2017 -- Cunard has releas ... Continue reading

Delta Reports Operating Performance for August 2017

Delta Reports Operating Performance for August 2017

ATLANTA, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Delta Air Lines today reported operating performance for August 2017. ... Continue reading

Fair Introduces a New Way to Shop, Get Approved and Pay for a Car All on Your Phone

Fair Introduces a New Way to Shop, Get Approved and Pay for a Car All on Your Phone

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Fair—a first-of-its-kind app that allows customers to shop, get approved and pay for a car all on a phone—launched today. Fair’s innovative offering allows customers to shop for a car they want and can afford based on a pre-qualified monthly payment range tailored to their budget, and inclu ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Receives Contracts to Upgrade Abrams Main Battle Tanks

General Dynamics Receives Contracts to Upgrade Abrams Main Battle Tanks

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 5, 2017 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , recently received two contract awards from the U.S. Army for Abrams main battle tank upgrades, which will boost the platform's capabilities and help the Army lead the way into the future. ... Continue reading

GPSdome Starts Product Delivery to Autonomous Cars

GPSdome Starts Product Delivery to Autonomous Cars

CAESAREA, Israel, September 5, 2017 -- GPSdome Ltd., the cyber company, announced today that it received a purchase order from a leading provider of autonomous car Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for several GPSdome units to be integrated in its ADAS platform for field tests. The purchase order followed succes ... Continue reading

GPSdome Starts Product Delivery to Autonomous Cars

GPSdome Starts Product Delivery to Autonomous Cars

CAESAREA, Israel, September 5, 2017 -- GPSdome Ltd., the cyber company, announced today that it received a purchase order from a leading provider of autonomous car Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for several GPSdome units to be integrated in its ADAS platform for field tests. The purchase order followed succes ... Continue reading

Group 1 Automotive Reports On Impact Of Hurricane Harvey

Group 1 Automotive Reports On Impact Of Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has completed a preliminary assessment of damages across its Texas dealerships in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hope On Wheels to Award $150,000 Research Grant to the University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Hyundai Hope On Wheels to Award $150,000 Research Grant to the University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2017 -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will present University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital with a $150,000 Hyundai Young Investigator Grant on Thursday, September 7th, 2017.  The grant funds will support the research of principal investigator Dr. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hope On Wheels to Award $400,000 in Research Grants to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Hyundai Hope On Wheels to Award $400,000 in Research Grants to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

ATLANTA, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will present the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta with awards totaling  $400,000 for the Hyundai Scholar Hope and Young Investigator Grants. ... Continue reading

IDTechEx: Industry Leaders Look Beyond Autonomy to Energy Independent Vehicles

IDTechEx: Industry Leaders Look Beyond Autonomy to Energy Independent Vehicles

BOSTON, September 5, 2017 -- The Bye Aerospace pure electric plane currently on sale is not yet energy independent but it does generate electricity from the propeller being driven backwards by wind when descending and when parked. It has structural solar wings and it saves the $100,000 in aviation fuel used by a regula ... Continue reading

Inertial Navigation System Market Worth 12.26 Billion USD by 2022

Inertial Navigation System Market Worth 12.26 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India, September 5, 2017 -- The report "Inertial Navigation System Market by Grade (Marine, Navigation, Tactical, Space, Commercial), Technology (Mechanical, Ring Laser, Fiber Optic, Mems), Application (Aircraft, Missile, Marine, UAV, UGV, UMV), Component, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by Marke ... Continue reading

Ingersoll Rand Makes Key Executive Appointments

Ingersoll Rand Makes Key Executive Appointments

DAVIDSON, N.C.—Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, appointed David (Dave) Regnery as executive vice president, Ingersoll Rand, effective today. The company named Donald (Donny) Simmons to succeed Regnery as president of the company’s commercial heatin ... Continue reading

Las Vegas Debuts New 'What Happens Here, Stays Here' Spot, "Dream Vacation"

Las Vegas Debuts New 'What Happens Here, Stays Here' Spot, "Dream Vacation"

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 5, 2017 -- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) introduced its new 'What Happens Here, Stays Here' broadcast and digital spot, "Dream Vacation." The legendary brand's innovative spot reinforces the destination's identity as the paramount purveyor of adult freedom. ... Continue reading

'Link Community Tour' Offers a Slice of Authentic Hong Kong for All, Rolling tourist attraction, social inclusion and community building into one

'Link Community Tour' Offers a Slice of Authentic Hong Kong for All, Rolling tourist attraction, social inclusion and community building into one

HONG KONG, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Setting out to 'Link people to a brighter future', Link has become an integral part of Hong Kong by connecting all walks of life in the community. ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin's Helicopter-based Missile Detection System Passes U.S. Navy Review Milestone

Lockheed Martin's Helicopter-based Missile Detection System Passes U.S. Navy Review Milestone

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2017 -- The Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system, developed by Lockheed Martin , passed Preliminary Design Review on schedule, demonstrating outstanding sustained performance. ... Continue reading

Motorcycles Unlikely to Cede Pole Position to Scooters in Conventional Motorcycles and Scooters Market

Motorcycles Unlikely to Cede Pole Position to Scooters in Conventional Motorcycles and Scooters Market

VALLEY COTTAGE, New York, September 5, 2017 -- A new report by Future Market Insights presents interesting insights into the global conventional motorcycles and scooters market and traces the growth of the market over a 10 year forecast period 2017 - 2027. The report titled 'Conventional Motorcycles and Scooters Market ... Continue reading

NASA Astronauts Oppose ATC Privatization in ICAS Video

NASA Astronauts Oppose ATC Privatization in ICAS Video

LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four veteran NASA astronauts are featured in a 98-second video encouraging citizens to contact their congressional representatives to oppose the privatization of U.S. air traffic control (ATC) services. ... Continue reading

New school zone survey shows more parents driving aggressively in school zones - honking, swearing and stressing out-- is putting kids in danger

New school zone survey shows more parents driving aggressively in school zones - honking, swearing and stressing out-- is putting kids in danger

BCAA asks parents to make a 'new school year' resolution to improve driving habits   BURNABY, BC, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - BCAA's second annual School Zone Safety survey shows that driving in school zones has gone from bad to worse. ... Continue reading

PartCycle.com: North American Representative at International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling

PartCycle.com: North American Representative at International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling

Hi Carey, Starting tomorrow, PartCycle Technologies will represent the U.S. and North America as the technology leader in the recycled auto parts industry at the 9th International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling held in Niagara Falls, Canada. Tapped for it's industry-first recycled auto parts Marketplace (PartCyc ... Continue reading

Pre-Market Technical Recap on Auto Parts Stocks -- Gentex, LKQ Corp., American Axle & Manufacturing, and Delphi Automotive

Pre-Market Technical Recap on Auto Parts Stocks -- Gentex, LKQ Corp., American Axle & Manufacturing, and Delphi Automotive

NEW YORK, September 5, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on GNTX, LKQ, AXL, or DLPH then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. The high average age of cars on US roads should continue to boost replacement demand for cars as well as car parts as per Zacks ... Continue reading

Ray Price Harley-Davidson Partners With Bedlam Vodka To Present The Bedlam Vodka Custom-Built Harley-Davidson Bike To Aid Those In Houston

Ray Price Harley-Davidson Partners With Bedlam Vodka To Present The Bedlam Vodka Custom-Built Harley-Davidson Bike To Aid Those In Houston

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 5, 2017 -- Motorcycle industry leader Ray Price Harley-Davidson has partnered with North Carolina based Graybeard Distillery, makers of award winning and industry disrupting Bedlam Vodka, to build the Bedlam Vodka custom motorcycle.  The Bedlam Bike will be unveiled at 8 pm on Friday, September 2 ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Vegas History Comes To Life: Golden Gate Hotel & Casino Completes Major Expansion

ROAD TRIP: Vegas History Comes To Life: Golden Gate Hotel & Casino Completes Major Expansion

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Las Vegas' original hotel, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, has completed a major expansion project, marking a new chapter in the 111-year-old Downtown Las Vegas property's elaborate history. ... Continue reading

SCRS Press Release: SCRS and March Taylor Memorial Fund Award SkillsUSA Gold Medalists Tool Scholarships Through Snap-on

SCRS Press Release: SCRS and March Taylor Memorial Fund Award SkillsUSA Gold Medalists Tool Scholarships Through Snap-on

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Second Lockheed Martin GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Test Simulating Strenuous Launch Environment

Second Lockheed Martin GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Test Simulating Strenuous Launch Environment

DENVER, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Launch is the most strenuous part of a satellite's life. ... Continue reading

State Auto Financial Announces Personal, Commercial Lines Leadership Changes

State Auto Financial Announces Personal, Commercial Lines Leadership Changes

Small Preview Thumbnail State Auto Senior Vice President, Personal Lines Jason Berkey (Photo: Business Wire) State Auto Senior Vice President, Personal Lines Jason Berkey (Photo: Business Wire) Small Preview Thumbnail State Auto Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines Kim Garland (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small ... Continue reading

The Carlyle Group Acquires United Road Services, Provider of Finished Vehicle Transport and Logistics in North America

The Carlyle Group Acquires United Road Services, Provider of Finished Vehicle Transport and Logistics in North America

WASHINGTON and ROMULUS, Mich., Sept. 5, 2017 -- Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group today announced its acquisition of United Road Services from Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC. ... Continue reading

TIDAL streaming service available from 2018 in Mercedes-Benz vehicles

TIDAL streaming service available from 2018 in Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Exclusive entertainment featuring more than 50 million songs STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Mercedes-Benz and global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, have announced a long-term partnership – in the next few months, Mercedes-Benz customers that have connected their car to the Mercedes me Portal will be a ... Continue reading

Toyo Tires® Introduces the Toyo® Proxes® ST III™ Adding Greater Performance and Style for Sport Trucks and SUVs

Toyo Tires® Introduces the Toyo® Proxes® ST III™ Adding Greater Performance and Style for Sport Trucks and SUVs

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 5, 2017 -- Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) introduces the Toyo® Proxes® ST III™, now available at Toyo Tires dealers across the US. Adding greater performance and style to sport trucks and SUVs, the Proxes ST III boasts a distinctive arrowhead tread design. This directional tire takes b ... Continue reading

Transmission Fluid Market Worth $11.96 Billion by 2025 | CAGR: 3.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Transmission Fluid Market Worth $11.96 Billion by 2025 | CAGR: 3.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 5, 2017 -- The global transmission fluid market is expected to reach USD 11.96 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Expanding automotive sector in emerging economies has driven lubricants consumption in several vehicle types. Growin ... Continue reading

Buckle Up for Life and The Bump Team Up to Give the Gift of Safety to Help Protect Babies on Board

Buckle Up for Life and The Bump Team Up to Give the Gift of Safety to Help Protect Babies on Board

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2017 -- This month, in honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 17-23, 2017), The Bump, the definitive voice for millennial parents, and Buckle Up for Life, the national car seat safety program from Cincinnati Children's and Toyota, are teaming up to help keep the littlest passengers ... Continue reading

ForeverCar Closes $15M Capital Raise

ForeverCar Closes $15M Capital Raise

CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2017 -- ForeverCar (www.forevercar.com), the company that is transforming the way consumers get their car repaired, today announced that it closed a $15 million debt and equity financing round. ... Continue reading

Streetside Classics, The Nation's Trusted Consignment Dealer is Cruising into Phoenix

Streetside Classics, The Nation's Trusted Consignment Dealer is Cruising into Phoenix

PHOENIX, Sept. 5, 2017 -- Opening September 2017, Streetside Classics' new showroom marks the business' sixth location and will be modeled after the existing five showrooms located in North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. They are offering FREE consignment and accepting inventory into the showroom now ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-9 SUV Receives Long List of Upgrades

2018 Mazda CX-9 SUV Receives Long List of Upgrades

From its bold looks to the class-above experience it offers the driver and passengers, Mazda’s CX-9 has earned a reputation for excellence, being named a finalist for both North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and World Car of the Year. ... Continue reading

GLC F-CELL: Next Generation Of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Vehicles

GLC F-CELL: Next Generation Of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Vehicles

Stuttgart. September 5, 2017; Fuel cell technology is an integral part of Daimler's powertrain strategy. ... Continue reading

Concours Of Elegance Celebrates Weekend Of Motoring Royalty at Hampton Court Palace

Concours Of Elegance Celebrates Weekend Of Motoring Royalty at Hampton Court Palace

The Concours of Elegance is celebrating another weekend of motoring royalty, welcoming nearly 12,500 motoring enthusiasts and around 1000 incredible cars into the spectacular gardens of Hampton Court Palace. Best in Show was awarded to the Lancia Astura Aerodinamico Castagna, as voted for by the owners of the concours ... Continue reading

SEAT's Luca De Meo Named CEO Of The Year

SEAT's Luca De Meo Named CEO Of The Year

SEAT President Luca de Meo has been singled out by Automotive News Europe magazine as CEO of the Year in the Car Division category of its Eurostars Awards. This is a recognition of his tenure at the helm of SEAT, when the brand returned to profitability. ... Continue reading

Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA FORTE SEDAN REVIEW

Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA FORTE SEDAN REVIEW

The Forte is continued evidence that Kia welds a pretty wicked engineering wand. What could be cast off as a tight-fitting compact has been magically turned into desirable sedan through simple yet great styling accents (and – okay – a slightly larger wheel base) plus features that will mesmerize you with what the c ... Continue reading

2017 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review By John Heilig

2017 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review By John Heilig

2017 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

2017 Lincoln Continental Review - Riding in First Class By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2017 Lincoln Continental Review - Riding in First Class By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2017 Lincoln Continental Riding in First Class By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel This interior is really nice” said my wife shortly after getting comfortable in the front passenger seat of the all-new 2017 Continental I was driving. The 2017 Lincoln Continental is all abou ... Continue reading

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