2017 Subaru BRZ Prices Announced +VIDEO
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 14, 2016 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2017 BRZ line. The 2017 BRZ models will arrive into retailers in September 2016. A comprehensive update to the 2017 BRZ includes improved handling, increased performance, more aggressive styling and new convenience features. Thes ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 SCION tC REVIEW +VIDEO
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LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2016 -- Building on the overwhelming success of its inaugural season as a racing partner, Credit One Bank announced today its extended partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing as primary sponsor of the No. 1 Chevrolet driven by Jamie McMurray at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ New Hampshire 301 at the N ... Continue reading
Joint Venture Formed to Bring Wireless EV Charging to Chinese Electric Vehicle Market
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail RICHMOND, Va.—Evatran Group, Inc. (“Evatran”) and Zhejiang VIE Science and Technology Company (“VIE”) have formed a joint venture to integrate Plugless, Evatran ... Continue reading
HAMILTON, Ontario, July 14, 2016 -- According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), preliminary 2015 data shows a 7.7 percent increase in motor vehicle traffic deaths. An estimated 35,200 people died in 2015, up from the 32,675 reported fatalities in 2014. Th ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Limited Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Combining passenger car comfort with pickup strength, ability, and versatility DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Toyota pickups have been sold in the US since the late 1960s, but like other small imports were mostly viewed as novelties until the oil crises of the 1970s and subsequent rapid rise in gasoline prices. ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2016 -- AutoAlert, the industry leader in data-mining and sales-lead generation, is pleased to announce Meg Stapleton as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Execution. In her new role, Meg will be responsible for overseeing AutoAlert's large-scale company initiatives, new product deployment ... Continue reading
MEDIA: John Force Visits San Francisco, July 20
 **MEDIA OPPORTUNITY** 16-Time Funny Car Champion John Force Visits San Francisco NHRA Driver Takes Over Fisherman’s Wharf, July 20  WHAT:NHRA Funny Car icon John Force will visit San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf in advance of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Sonoma Raceway later ... Continue reading
National Parks To Celebrate Latino Conservation Week
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visit a national park during Latino Conservation Week and camp under the stars, go canoeing, or participate in sunset walks! Many events are happening at national parks across the country from July 16 to July 24 to create opportunities for Latinos to express their pa ... Continue reading
New GATE Store Ushers in E15 Fuel, Price-cut, in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 14, 2016 -- Continuing its eastward expansion, E15, along with E85, is now available at its first multi-blend station in Jacksonville, Fla. With the opening of its new store at 7099 Collins Rd., GATE Petroleum Company will now offer both E85 and E15 products. To celebrate its grand opening, Pro ... Continue reading
[cid:image001.jpg@01D1DDE9.002BE450] Date: 14 July 2016 [cid:image002.jpg@01D1DDE9.002BE450] Printed parts: Mercedes-Benz Trucks already successfully produces 30 spare parts with the latest 3D SLS printing processes. In the after sales sector Mercedes-Benz Trucks is no. 1 worldwide in using 3D printed parts. The pictur ... Continue reading
Porsche Centre Kelowna breaks ground
Construction begins on Western Canada's latest Porsche Centre KELOWNA, BC, July 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL), along with the Wyant Group, officially broke ground on the newest location of a future Porsche Centre in Canada, Porsche Centre Kelowna. Located at Finns Road and Stremel Road, just off of H ... Continue reading
VW 3.0 Diesel Fix Rejected By California Air Board
Volkswagen Update: - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today rejected proposed recall plans submitted by Volkswagen/Audi and Porsche for repair of undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices (AECDs) and defeat devices in 3.0 liter, diesel passenger cars manufactured for model years 2009-2016. This decision a ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS IS 350 REVIEW +VIDEO
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE IS 350 VEHICLE The Lexus IS 350 is small luxury sedan perfection with its sleek looks both inside and out, supported by excellent performance from two engines: a new 255-horspower 3.5-liter V6 engine with standard all-wheel drive and a ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS 2016 KIA SORENTO 2-LITER TURBO REVIEW +VIDEO
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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA REVIEW +VIDEO
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Stainless Steel Market Size to Reach $127.19 Billion by 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2016 -- The global stainless steel market is expected to reach USD 127.19 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Stainless steel finds wide application in various end-use industries including building & construction, transportation, industrial machinery, househ ... Continue reading
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 14, 2016 -- Pratt & Whitney today signed a deal for PW1100G-JM and V2500 engines to power up to 32 A320 family aircraft with an undisclosed leasing company. The PW1100G-JM engine is offered by Pratt & Whitney. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinati ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Arocs makes a splash with FP McCann
[cid:image007.jpg@01D1DDBD.C22AB030] Date: 14 July 2016 [cid:image008.jpg@01D1DDBD.C22AB030] Mercedes-Benz Arocs makes a splash with FP McCann Northern Ireland-based civil engineering contractor FP McCann is enjoying exceptional productivity, fuel performance and driver feedback from its first new Arocs, as well as top ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North American Class 6-8 Truck Market - 2016-2025" report to their offering. North American Class 6-8 Truck Market - 2016-2025 - Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape, OEM Strategies & Plans, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook The demand for m ... Continue reading
63 Percent of Drivers are Detained for More Than 3 Hours Per Stop: DAT Solutions
PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2016 -- Nearly 63 percent of drivers spend more than three hours at a shipper's dock waiting to get loaded and unloaded, according to a recent survey by DAT Solutions. Of the 247 carriers surveyed, 54 percent reported typical detention times of three to four hours, while nine percent said that ... Continue reading
Boeing Celebrates Centennial with Successful Farnborough Airshow
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 14, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrates its centennial tomorrow amid a highly successful 2016 Farnborough International Airshow that has seen multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defense platforms, commercial airplanes and services agreements. "As ... Continue reading
CMA receives fleet and insurance industry support on highway repair bills
CMA receives fleet and insurance industry support for highlighting excessive highway repair bills "They share our concerns about the lack of transparency in pricing and worry that they are being routinely overcharged" - CMA md Philip Swift Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), of West Malling, Kent, has rece ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Best-in-class Companies with Distinguished Awards
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 14, 2016 -- Frost & Sullivan honored recipients of its 2016 Excellence in Best Practices Awards at a gala held Wednesday, July 13, in Asheville, NC at the Omni Grove Park Inn. With a festive ambiance and exciting Awards, the event brought together top executives to celebrate their success. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Aluminum Market for the Automotive Industry 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global aluminum market for automotive industry to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during the period 2016-2020. The report covers the present scenario a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Augmented Reality Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global automotive augmented reality market to grow at a CAGR of 17.96% during the period 2016-2020. Primary deficiencies of conventional HUDs: Irrelev ... Continue reading
Hertz Mexico launches the Hertz Green Collection and pioneers rental of hybrid cars in the country
MEXICO CITY and ESTERO, Fla., July 14, 2016 -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has announced that its Hertz Green Collection - known as Green Traveler Collection in the US - has been launched in Mexico with a fleet of 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles. Hertz Mexico is the first car rental provider to add hybrid vehicles to ... Continue reading
SEATTLE, July 14, 2016 -- As summer heats up everywhere, REI is holding is first-ever national free weekend of Outdoor School on July 30-31 to bring people together outside. Beginner to seasoned adventurers can rekindle their connections to nature by choosing from over 400 classes and events nationwide at no cost. Man ... Continue reading
HARMAN Software Update Gateway Delivers Secure OTA Updates to the Entire Car
STAMFORD, Conn.—HARMAN , the premier connected technologies company for the automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the launch of its HARMAN Software Update Gateway product with go-to-market partner NXP Semiconductors (NXP®) as the latest addition to the HARMAN Software Management portfolio. NXP ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, July 14, 2016 -- Experts from Cox Automotive™ will present practical industry insights and best practices at the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) 36th Annual Membership Meeting July 19-20, 2016, at Fountainbleau Miami Beach. Tuesday, July 19, 12:30 p.m. EDT Howard Polirer, director ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Declares Dividend for Third Quarter 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a third quarter dividend of $0.15 per share on the company’s outstanding Class B and common stock. The third quarter dividend is the same level as the regular dividends paid in the first and second quarters of 2016. Ford’s capital strategy is t ... Continue reading
Henniges Automotive to Open First Manufacturing Plant in Poland
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 14, 2016 -- Henniges Automotive Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of highly engineered sealing and anti-vibration components for the automotive market, is excited to announce, that today it is opening a plant in Prudnik, Poland. This strategic positioning is part of Henniges' continue ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Youth Football Camp Brings Kids Closer To The Game They Love And Their Favorite NFL Stars
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 14, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America, an official sponsor of the National Football League (NFL), is hosting five youth football camps in each of its five NFL team-sponsored cities this summer. The camps will take place this July in Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Houston, Miami and Phoenix, offerin ... Continue reading
LotLinx® Names John Lane as Chief Marketing Officer
CHICAGO, June 14, 2016 -- Automotive digital marketing technology provider LotLinx® today announces that industry leader John Lane has joined the company's executive team as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, he will lead all LotLinx marketing and communication initiatives. Lane joins LotLinx after a 30-year car ... Continue reading
Military Jet Demonstration Teams Will Fill the Skies Over Georgia This Fall
ROME, Ga., July 14, 2016 -- The thrust of the top military and civilian aerobatic teams will highlight autumn in Georgia as JLC AirShow Management presents the Wings Over the Golden Isles and the Wings Over North Georgia Air Shows. Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160713/389181Photo - http://photos.prnewsw ... Continue reading
MiX Telematics Announces Date of First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Conference Call and Webcast
MIDRAND, South Africa—MiX Telematics Limited , a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, today announced it will report its first quarter fiscal 2017 results for the period ended June 30, 2016 before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, August 4, 2016. MiX Telematics management ... Continue reading
OpenKey Selects Acuant to Provide Industry Leading Security for Mobile Key App
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2016 -- Acuant, the leading provider of intelligent data capture and authentication solutions, has partnered with OpenKey, the industry standard for universal mobile key access, to implement the most innovative process for secure check-in via smartphone for the hospitality industry. The OpenKey a ... Continue reading
Spinx Convience Stores Opens High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Seven Spinx locations are now home to level 3 charging stations. ​GREENVILLE, S.C. July 14, 2016 – This week South Carolina convenience retailer Spinx unveiled seven level 3 charging stations. Spinx conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating their chargers, which can power up a vehicle in 30 minutes. The ribbo ... Continue reading
Nearly 80 Percent of Drivers Express Significant Anger, Aggression or Road Rage
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016: Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year, according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most alarming findings suggest that approximately eight million U.S. drivers ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS Technologies
HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 13, 2016 -- Mazda Motor Corporation has announced SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS, a series of new-generation vehicle motion control technologies. The first in the series, G-Vectoring Control, will be introduced across Mazda's entire model range, starting with the updated Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 o ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, MI - July 14, 2016: The wait is finally over. The highly coveted, all-new Ford Focus RS is now arriving at dealerships across the U.S. and for Jackson Gilmore – the first customer to take delivery of his RS – news of the car’s arrival was so big he ditched work to get behind the wheel. “Learning that ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2016 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show today introduced "GO," an all-new destination on the show floor dedicated to featuring the latest smart mobility devices and apps. GO will be on display inside the Los Angeles Convention Center for media and industry professionals to discover during AutoMobility L ... Continue reading
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