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Kia's Michael Sprague to Leave as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

Kia's Michael Sprague to Leave as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

April 7, 2018; Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and executive vice president, has announced his intent to leave Kia Motors America (KMA) to pursue new opportunities, effective April 17, 2018. KMA has not yet appointed his successor. ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Polo Storico celebrates 50 years of Espada and Islero at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Lamborghini Polo Storico celebrates 50 years of Espada and Islero at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Sant’Agata Bolognese/Essen, 20 March 2018 – Lamborghini Polo Storico celebrates 50 years of the Espada and Islero on its stand at Techno Classica 2018 in Essen, from 21 to 25 March. One of the two vehicles shown on the stand in Essen is a Series III Espada from 1976. ... Continue reading

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 inaugurates the Blancpain GT Series’ season with a victory

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 inaugurates the Blancpain GT Series’ season with a victory

April 8, 2018; There could not be any better way to inaugurate the new season of the Blancpain GT Series. The n. 63 Grasser Racing Team’s Lamborghini Huracán GT3, reigning champion of the prestigious GT series by SRO, triumphed at Zolder during the opening round of the Sprint Cup. ... Continue reading

ESPN’s 2018 Formula 1 debut with the Australian GP

ESPN’s 2018 Formula 1 debut with the Australian GP

In arguably the most competitive sports and entertainment television markets in the world, Formula One got its start to the 2018 season off on shaky footing. For West coast viewing in America, where I moderate a group that gathers to follow the season together, the Australian GP weekend’s live coverage finds a larger ... Continue reading

All-new 2019 Nissan Altima

All-new 2019 Nissan Altima

This new Altima builds on 25 years and more than 5.6 million Altima sales to date – but to us, this is just a starting point," said Denis Le Vot, senior vice president, chairman of management committee, Nissan North America, Inc. "That's why we decided to shake up the midsize segment in terms of design, driving enjoy ... Continue reading

Virgin Galactic and Virgin Hyperloop One extend relationship with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Virgin Galactic and Virgin Hyperloop One extend relationship with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif., April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, Sir Richard Branson and the management teams of Virgin Group's space businesses and Virgin Hyperloop One today entered the next stage of their relationship.  This will see all parties come tog ... Continue reading

Mazda Canada reports sales for March 2018

Mazda Canada reports sales for March 2018

RICHMOND HILL, ON, April 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported March sales of 7,048 vehicles, representing an increase of 1.5 percent versus March 2017. This is the best March sales month for Mazda Canada since 2013. ... Continue reading

Global EV Charger Service Market 2018-2022 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 26.74% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global EV Charger Service Market 2018-2022 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 26.74% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global EV Charger Service Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global EV charger service market to grow at a CAGR of 26.74% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

"New York Auto Show Week" Returns to Live with Kelly and Ryan

"New York Auto Show Week" Returns to Live with Kelly and Ryan

NEW YORK, April 4, 2018 -- The New York International Auto Show is making its annual pit stop at top morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan."  This week, a wide variety of top-of-the-line vehicles from the 2018 exhibition are featured on "Live" as "New York Auto Show Week" returns to the program. Kicking off the ... Continue reading

Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Recalls-Electric-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards Recall Summary Name of Product: VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters Hazard: The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazard ... Continue reading

Yamaha Motor: First Exhibition at HANNOVER MESSE 2018, World's Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Technology

Yamaha Motor: First Exhibition at HANNOVER MESSE 2018, World's Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Technology

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Advanced Robotics Automation Platform (Photo: Business Wire) Advanced Robotics Automation Platform (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail YK400XR(SCARA robot) (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail IWATA, Japan--Yama ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance System Market - Trends, Drivers, and Challenges | Technavio

Global Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance System Market - Trends, Drivers, and Challenges | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive advanced driver assistance system market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive advanced driver assistance system market from 20 ... Continue reading

Details Of Ford North American Safety Recalls

Details Of Ford North American Safety Recalls

DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2018 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2018 Ford F-150, 2018 Ford Expedition, and 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 10-speed and 6-speed automatic transmissions for unseated gear shift cable clip Ford is issuing a safety recall in ... Continue reading

Boeing, American Airlines Sign Major Order for 47 787 Dreamliners

Boeing, American Airlines Sign Major Order for 47 787 Dreamliners

SEATTLE, April 6, 2018 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and American Airlines today announced the world's largest airline will more than double its 787 Dreamliner fleet with a new order for 47 of the super-efficient airplane plus 28 options. The 47 787s are valued at more than $12 billion at list prices and makes American Airlines ... Continue reading

Ritchie Bros. Publishes Monthly Auction Metrics

Ritchie Bros. Publishes Monthly Auction Metrics

VANCOUVER, April 6, 2018 - Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) has published its March 2018 auction metrics on the Company's website. ... Continue reading

Blue Bird Electric School Buses Take to the Road and Taking Orders

Blue Bird Electric School Buses Take to the Road and Taking Orders

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Blue Bird RE Electric (Photo: Business Wire) The Blue Bird RE Electric (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Blue Bird Vision Electric (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail MACON, Ga.--The school bus industry opinion ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Blind Spot Detection System Market - Americas to Dominate During the Forecast Period | Technavio

Global Commercial Vehicle Blind Spot Detection System Market - Americas to Dominate During the Forecast Period | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global commercial vehicle blind spot detection system market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global commercial vehicle blind spot detection system market fro ... Continue reading

Top Factors Driving the Global Long-range Electric Vehicle Market | Technavio

Top Factors Driving the Global Long-range Electric Vehicle Market | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global long-range electric vehicle market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global long-range electric vehicle market from 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Accepting 2018 Applications

Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Accepting 2018 Applications

The Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program was established in commemoration of Toyota's receipt of the Global 500 Award in 1999 from the United Nations Environment Programme ... Continue reading

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