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Faurecia's New Visual Identity Reflects Its New Trajectory

Faurecia's New Visual Identity Reflects Its New Trajectory

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9, 2017 -- Faurecia today revealed its new logo and tagline designed to fully reflect the Group's strategic evolution and new ambition. ... Continue reading

Former Hyperloop One Executives Launch New Rival In Race To Design Hyperloop High-Speed Transportation Systems

Former Hyperloop One Executives Launch New Rival In Race To Design Hyperloop High-Speed Transportation Systems

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2017 -- Veteran engineer Brogan BamBrogan announced today the formation of Arrivo - The Arrival Company, to commercialize technology for high-speed Hyperloop transportation systems in the United States and elsewhere. ... Continue reading

Intel Editorial: What a Broken Ankle Taught Me about the Potential of Self-Driving Cars

Intel Editorial: What a Broken Ankle Taught Me about the Potential of Self-Driving Cars

Kathy Winter is vice president and general manager of the Automated Driving Division at Intel Corporation. (Credit: Intel Corporation) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Kathy Winter is vice president and general manager of the Automated Driving Division at Intel Corporati ... Continue reading

Midwest EVOLVE Aims To Boost Electric Vehicles In North Dakota

Midwest EVOLVE Aims To Boost Electric Vehicles In North Dakota

Media contact: Robert Moffitt (651) 269-7561 (cell) or robert.moffitt@lung.org<mailto:robert.moffitt@lung.org> Midwest EVOLVE Aims To Boost Electric Vehicles In North Dakota CHICAGO - (February, 9, 2017) --- North Dakota is one of seven states that will see more educational and demonstration events on electric vehicles ... Continue reading

Three-week Countdown to Gate Drop for Monster Energy Supercross Toronto

Three-week Countdown to Gate Drop for Monster Energy Supercross Toronto

Canada's Cole Thompson Confirmed to Race in Only Supercross Event North Of The Border (IMAGES AND LOGOS AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE DRIVE: http://bit.ly/2k8OhNB) TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - The 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross continues their Southwestern U.S. swing this weekend in Texas, but in three weeks the world's pr ... Continue reading

Wide Variety of Luxury Vehicles Available Among More Than 290 Units for Public Purchase During First Auction of 2017 on February 14

Wide Variety of Luxury Vehicles Available Among More Than 290 Units for Public Purchase During First Auction of 2017 on February 14

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A wide variety of luxury vehicles seized by state law enforcement agencies will be among more than 290 motorcycles, sedans, SUVs, utility trucks and more at the first Commonwealth Vehicle Auction to be held on Tuesday, February 14, at 10:00 AM at the  Manheim Ke ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sonata Named Best Car For The Money By U.S. News & World Report

Hyundai Sonata Named Best Car For The Money By U.S. News & World Report

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 -- The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has been awarded the U.S. News & World Report accolade for "Best Midsize Car for the Money," making this the second time in three years a Hyundai vehicle has won the award. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Minivans, Partners With World Mobility Leader BraunAbility +VIDEO

Chrysler Minivans, Partners With World Mobility Leader BraunAbility +VIDEO

Chrysler, BraunAbility Join to Support ‘Give a Dog a Job Program’ Benefiting Canine Companions for Independence Chrysler brand partners with BraunAbility, world leader in automotive mobility, to introduce a wheelchair-accessible 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year The BraunAb ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Fusion Named Motorweek's Driver Choice Family Sedan

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Fusion Named Motorweek's Driver Choice Family Sedan

Chicago February 9, 2017; The 2017 Ford Fusion has won the 2017 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Family Sedan. The smartest, most technology-packed Fusion ever is the first Ford vehicle in North America to offer adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian De ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: INFINITI debuts Q50 and QX80 Signature Editions

2017 Chicago Auto Show: INFINITI debuts Q50 and QX80 Signature Editions

INFINITI introduces the new Q50 3.0t Signature Edition, equipped with the company’s award-winning, 300-horsepower VR-series 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, the sport sedan’s most popular features and special, bright-finish alloy wheels. QX80 Signature Edition returns for a second year, offering unique content such ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show:Nissan Titan Reveals 2017 Titan King Cab

2017 Chicago Auto Show:Nissan Titan Reveals 2017 Titan King Cab

Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download New King Cab body added to previous Crew Cab and Single Cab configurations – on sale spring 2017 King Cab available for both TITAN half-ton and TITAN XD with 6.5-foot bed length Retains rear hinge door design with wide-opening feature for easy access to 2nd row Of ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand, the Leader in Minivans, Partners With World Mobility Leader BraunAbility to Unveil Game-changing Wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler Brand, the Leader in Minivans, Partners With World Mobility Leader BraunAbility to Unveil Game-changing Wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9, 2017 -- Chrysler brand partners with BraunAbility, world leader in automotive mobility, to introduce a wheelchair-accessible 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year The BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica features patent-pending AccessAbility™ technology, ef ... Continue reading

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for February, According to Autotrader

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for February, According to Autotrader

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2017 -- The editors at Autotrader have released their list of the best deals on certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles available in February. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Fe And Santa Fe Sport Earn 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award

Hyundai Santa Fe And Santa Fe Sport Earn 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 -- The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are recipients for the 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award in their respective categories. ... Continue reading

Automotive Active Seat Belt System Market - Drivers and Forecast from Technavio

Automotive Active Seat Belt System Market - Drivers and Forecast from Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive active seat belt system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive active seat belt system market from 2017-2 ... Continue reading

Custom 2017 Acura NSX Heading to Auction in Support of MusiCares Foundation®

Custom 2017 Acura NSX Heading to Auction in Support of MusiCares Foundation®

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 -- Acura will extend its long-standing support of musicians and music people as the automaker is set to auction a custom 2017 Acura NSX supercar at the 2017 MusiCares® Person of the Year Tribute honoring Tom Petty. ... Continue reading

Diesel Engine Sales in Western Europe to Approach $58 Billion in 2020

Diesel Engine Sales in Western Europe to Approach $58 Billion in 2020

CLEVELAND, Feb. 9, 2017 -- Demand for diesel engines in Western Europe is projected to increase 3.3 percent per annum to $57.9 billion in 2020, an improvement over the 2010-2015 pace but slower than the expected global rate.  Sales of diesel engines are expected to rise at a healthy pace through 2020 due to improving ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Auto Dimming Mirror Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, 2017-2021 with Gentex, Magna International, Samvardhana Motherson, Ficosa & Murakami Leading the Way - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Auto Dimming Mirror Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, 2017-2021 with Gentex, Magna International, Samvardhana Motherson, Ficosa & Murakami Leading the Way - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Auto Dimming Mirror Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global automotive auto dimming mirrors market to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Traffic Jam Assist Systems Market to Grow 12.41%, 2017-2021 with Bosch, Continental, Delphi, Mobileye & ZF TRW Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Traffic Jam Assist Systems Market to Grow 12.41%, 2017-2021 with Bosch, Continental, Delphi, Mobileye & ZF TRW Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Traffic Jam Assist Systems Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global automotive TJA system market to grow at a CAGR of 12.41% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

LucasOilRacing.TV Upcoming Live Feb 10-18 + Recently Added

LucasOilRacing.TV Upcoming Live Feb 10-18 + Recently Added

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDIA ALERT: Lucas Oil Racing TV is the first 24/7 On Demand motorsports network - 2000 plus hours of US, national and international racing, car shows, behind the scenes action and live-streaming events online without commercial breaks. ~~ ... Continue reading

Toyota And Super Producer Bryan Michael-Cox Honor Music Veterans And Emerging, Young Artists

Toyota And Super Producer Bryan Michael-Cox Honor Music Veterans And Emerging, Young Artists

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2017 -- On a day where the music industry's biggest and brightest shine, Toyota and multiple award-winning producer, Bryan-Michael Cox, are joining forces for the second year in a row to honor those making moves behind the scenes. ... Continue reading

Vehicles With Unfixed Recalls Skyrockets 34% Over Past Year

Vehicles With Unfixed Recalls Skyrockets 34% Over Past Year

CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 9, 2017 -- This year, millions more lives may be at risk from people driving and buying vehicles with unfixed safety recalls. ... Continue reading

Australia and New Zealand Light Commercial Vehicle Market to Cross $14 Bn and $4 Bn Respectively by 2021: TechSci Research Report

Australia and New Zealand Light Commercial Vehicle Market to Cross $14 Bn and $4 Bn Respectively by 2021: TechSci Research Report

NEW YORK, February 9, 2017 -- Increasing youth population coupled with the growing requirement for personal transportation is likely to instigate the sales of light commercial vehicles in Australia and New Zealand market through 2021  According to TechSci Research report, "Australia and New Zealand Light Commercial Ve ... Continue reading

S'more RV buying tips from AMVIC

S'more RV buying tips from AMVIC

EDMONTON, Feb. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - Enjoying a toasty campfire, roasting marshmallows and camping under the stars sounds like a faraway fantasy in snowy February. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor to Debut All-New Accent at Toronto Auto Show

Hyundai Motor to Debut All-New Accent at Toronto Auto Show

MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will host the world premiere of the All-new 2018 Accent subcompact on February 16, at the Canadian International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Introduces the New 2018 Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport and RAV4 Adventure Models

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Introduces the New 2018 Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport and RAV4 Adventure Models

New Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport Grades Receive added Styling and Performance Handling Upgrades Standard Toyota Safety Sense – P Refreshed Styling on all Tundra and Sequoia Models New RAV4 Adventure adds Dirt-Inspired Styling and Higher Ride Height February 09, 2017 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2017 - - Families on the go, TRD s ... Continue reading

As fatalities rise in New Jersey, GEICO urges drivers to focus on the road

As fatalities rise in New Jersey, GEICO urges drivers to focus on the road

MARLTON, N.J.—Distracted driving was recently reported as the leading factor in fatal crashes in 2015 for New Jersey drivers by the New Jersey State Police. Officials believe that at least 30 percent of the 522 fatal crashes in New Jersey that year resulted from distracted driving. ... Continue reading

AT&F To Unveil The Raven Defense Vehicle

AT&F To Unveil The Raven Defense Vehicle

CLEVELAND, Feb. 9, 2017 -- AMTANK Armor, a subsidiary of AT&F, and their technology partner Composhield A/S are proud to announce a new low-cost, highly-protected vehicle that will meet a specialized need in the defense community. ... Continue reading

Cummins Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

Cummins Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter of 2016. Fourth quarter revenues of $4.5 billion decreased 6 percent from the same quarter in 2015, largely reflecting lower commercial truck production in North America and weak global demand for industrial engines and power generation equipme ... Continue reading

Electric Car Showdown: China and Tesla Scramble for Supply

Electric Car Showdown: China and Tesla Scramble for Supply

LONDON, February 9, 2017 -- OilPrice.com Market Commentary:  As China moves stealthily on the world's cobalt and lithium supplies to feed an unprecedented US$360-billion renewable energy push, watch what happens next in Chile, where Chinese investors are talking about a mega $2-billion battery factory to rival Tesla M ... Continue reading

Honeywell Declares Quarterly Dividend

Honeywell Declares Quarterly Dividend

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Feb. 9, 2017 -- The Board of Directors of Honeywell has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.665 per share on the company's outstanding common stock. ... Continue reading

Omnitracs’ Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 Introduces Tools That Illuminate Potential, Optimal Savings Through Route Optimization

Omnitracs’ Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 Introduces Tools That Illuminate Potential, Optimal Savings Through Route Optimization

DALLAS—Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, announced today the release of Roadnet Anywhere v4.4. The latest version of Roadnet Anywhere incorporates tools to quantify savings and analyze effectiveness of route optimization practices. ... Continue reading

Regency Conversions Expands into the Motorhome Market with the Concept One Class B Motor Home Built in Texas on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Platform

Regency Conversions Expands into the Motorhome Market with the Concept One Class B Motor Home Built in Texas on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Platform

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 9, 2017 -- The Wayne Davis Auto Group, LLC is pleased to introduce its 2017 Regency RV lineup of Concept One Class B motorhomes built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. ... Continue reading

Romeo Power Expands to New EV Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Southern California

Romeo Power Expands to New EV Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Southern California

VERNON, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 -- Romeo Power (www.romeopower.com), the southern California company, that designs and manufactures electric vehicle battery packs is an undeniable energy powerhouse. ... Continue reading

TEN: The Enthusiast Network and Tubular Labs Announce Partnership

TEN: The Enthusiast Network and Tubular Labs Announce Partnership

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & LOS ANGELES—TEN: The Enthusiast Network (TEN), the world’s premier Transmedia network of enthusiast brands, with the #1 Cars, Trucks and Racing video platform in the US for cross-platform and YouTube viewership, and Tubular Labs, the worldwide leader in online video intelligence, today signe ... Continue reading

Toyota Kicks Off Baltimore Auto Show By Donating Winter Boots and Socks to Those In Need

Toyota Kicks Off Baltimore Auto Show By Donating Winter Boots and Socks to Those In Need

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2017 -- As temperatures fluctuate this winter across the country, one thing for sure is snowy, icy and even cold rainy days are here through March and warm winter boots and socks are still a "must have" in Baltimore.  To protect families from the cold and rain, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, Toyota ... Continue reading

U.S. Department of Education Approves Universal Technical Institute Welding and CNC Machining Technology Programs

U.S. Department of Education Approves Universal Technical Institute Welding and CNC Machining Technology Programs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 9, 2017 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , the nation's leading provider of transportation industry technician training, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to launch two new program offerings: Welding Technology and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining. ... Continue reading

Toyota and Suzuki Conclude Memorandum toward Business Partnership

Toyota and Suzuki Conclude Memorandum toward Business Partnership

Two Sides to Explore Possibility of Cooperation in Areas Including Environment and Safety, IT and Mutual Supply of Products and Components TOKYO, Feb, 06 2017; Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation, with an aim to jointly contribute to resolution of social issues and achievement of sound and sustainable ... Continue reading

Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda Sign MoU Aiming to Establish a Joint Venture Company for Electric Vehicle Motors

Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda Sign MoU Aiming to Establish a Joint Venture Company for Electric Vehicle Motors

TOKYO, Feb, 07 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ( ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: The Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Chrysler Pacifica the 2017 Family Vehicle of the Year

2017 Chicago Auto Show: The Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Chrysler Pacifica the 2017 Family Vehicle of the Year

Chicago, Illinois (February 9, 2017) – The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been named the winner of its seventh annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. MAMA is a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations professionals, and it developed the ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport Makes First Appearance

2017 Chicago Auto Show: 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport Makes First Appearance

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2017 -- Ram's Copper Sport limited edition is the first time a Ram 1500 has offered the radiant Copper Pearl color Nine-speaker Alpine® premium audio system with subwoofer 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (two-wheel drive) Production limited to 3,000 units, pricing for Ram 1500 Copper Sport starts at ... Continue reading

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition Demonstration

2017 Chicago Auto Show: Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition Demonstration

Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition Demonstrates Go-Anywhere Appeal and Versatility Chicago February 8, 2017; The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas that will hit American roads this Spring was designed to let people live a life as big as their imaginations. At the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen of America, Inc., will demo ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9, 2017 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc.  declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2017 to shareholders of record on March 1, 2017. ... Continue reading

Dana Incorporated Announces Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2016 Financial Results

Dana Incorporated Announces Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2016 Financial Results

MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2017 -- Full-Year Highlights Sales of $5.8 billion Net income attributable to Dana of $640 million and diluted EPS of $4.36, inclusive of $478 tax benefit from net release of income tax valuation allowance Adjusted EBITDA of $660 million, providing a margin of 11.3 percent, with all four business ... Continue reading

Volvo Buses Receives Order for 90 Electric Buses From Belgium

Volvo Buses Receives Order for 90 Electric Buses From Belgium

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Feb 09, 2017 -- Volvo Buses has secured its largest ever order for complete solutions for electric bus traffic. The Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have together ordered 90 Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses as well as 12 charging stations. ... Continue reading

Annual Sales of Light Duty Vehicles with Factory-Installed V2X Are Expected to Reach Nearly 70 Million by 2025, According to Navigant Research

Annual Sales of Light Duty Vehicles with Factory-Installed V2X Are Expected to Reach Nearly 70 Million by 2025, According to Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.—A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for connected vehicles, with a focus on the key components of vehicle-to-external communications (V2X) technology, providing global forecasts of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket sales of V2X equipment for light duty vehicles, ... Continue reading

Disruptive Impact of Global LNG Trade Fuels Growth Opportunities in the Medium-Heavy Duty CNG and LNG Truck Market

Disruptive Impact of Global LNG Trade Fuels Growth Opportunities in the Medium-Heavy Duty CNG and LNG Truck Market

Convergence of urbanisation, geopolitics, incentives and technology creates strong market for NG trucks, finds Frost & Sullivan's Mobility team LONDON, Feb. 9, 2017 -- Energy price volatility, global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade, tighter emission norms, and the emergence of noise pollution-free zones are generati ... Continue reading

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