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Susan Elkington named president of Toyota Kentucky, largest Toyota plant globally

Susan Elkington named president of Toyota Kentucky, largest Toyota plant globally

Womanufacturing: Three Major Toyota Plants in U.S. Run by Women in 2018 GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Dec. ... Continue reading

Executive Changes At Toyota North America

Executive Changes At Toyota North America

Texas, (Dec. 8, 2017) – Toyota today announced executive changes across its North American operations, effective January 1, 2018. ... Continue reading

SEVEN HYUNDAI VEHICLES RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY IN IIHS AWARDS

SEVEN HYUNDAI VEHICLES RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY IN IIHS AWARDS

Industry-standard safety awards recognize models including Hyundai Ioniq, Elantra and Santa Fe In one of the automotive industry’s most recognized and rigorous vehicle tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport have been awarded 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition. ... Continue reading

IIHS: 62 Models Meet Tougher Safety Criteria Standards

IIHS: 62 Models Meet Tougher Safety Criteria Standards

Higher standards 62 models meet tougher criteria to earn IIHS awards Just 15 vehicles qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHS after the requirements were strengthened to include good-rated headlights and good or acceptable passenger-side protection in small overlap front crashes. Another 47 vehicles earn the T ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Announces 2018 Earnings Dates

Ford Motor Company Announces 2018 Earnings Dates

DEARBORN, Mich.—For planning purposes, Ford Motor Company is announcing its tentative earnings dates for 2018. On these days, the company expects to release earnings at close of market, followed by a call with analysts at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. ... Continue reading

Space Launch Services Market Worth 27.18 Billion USD by 2025

Space Launch Services Market Worth 27.18 Billion USD by 2025

PUNE, India, December 8, 2017 -- According to the new research report "Space Launch Services Market by Service Type (Pre-Launch, Post-Launch), Payload (Satellite, Human Spacecraft, Cargo, Testing Probes, Stratollite), End User, Orbit, Launch Vehicle Size, Launch Platform, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", publishe ... Continue reading

Tomy Drissi Completes Successful Test With BAR1 Motorsports at Daytona

Tomy Drissi Completes Successful Test With BAR1 Motorsports at Daytona

Tomy Drissi Completes Successful Test With BAR1 Motorsports at Daytona Tomy Drissi completed a successful test session driving the new BAR1 Motorsports Multimatic –Riley Mk 30, P2 car at Daytona. The test was mandated by IMSA to give teams and officials an opportunity to establish a base line for performance hea ... Continue reading

Top Insights of the Electric Vehicle Battery Current Sensor Market | Technavio

Top Insights of the Electric Vehicle Battery Current Sensor Market | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global electric vehicle battery current sensor market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global electric vehicle battery current sensor market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Air Purification Systems Market Growth Boosted by the Growing Automotive Market | Technavio

Air Purification Systems Market Growth Boosted by the Growing Automotive Market | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global air purification systems market 2017-2021 under their heavy industry library. (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global air purification systems market 2017-2021 under t ... Continue reading

EMEA Tops the Global Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market - Technavio

EMEA Tops the Global Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market - Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive adaptive cruise control market 2017-2021 under their automotive library. (Photo: Business Wire) Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive adaptive cruise control market 201 ... Continue reading

Two Luxury Truck Builds by East Coast Defender in an East vs. West Showdown

Two Luxury Truck Builds by East Coast Defender in an East vs. West Showdown

December 4, 2017 — East Coast Defender (E.C.D.), the award-winning automotive group, today unveiled the first pair of powerful trucks simultaneously designed in Design Centers on opposite coasts before traveling through the build process, side by side, at the Rover Dome in Kissimmee, Florida.  play the v ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Snowbirds Enjoy a Miami Beach Tropical Getaway This Holiday Season

ROAD TRIP: Snowbirds Enjoy a Miami Beach Tropical Getaway This Holiday Season

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2017 -- Snowbirds can easily escape the harsh winter weather and celebrate the holidays in sun-kissed Miami Beach with a number of festive events, luxurious, seasonal spa treatments, and fine holiday dining offers. ... Continue reading

GM Puts Ordering App in Vehicles

GM Puts Ordering App in Vehicles

The Marketplace feature is included in 2017 or 2018 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models. ​DETROIT December 8, 2017; Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts coffee can now be drunk—and ordered—while driving, thanks to a new app from General Motors, CNN Money reports. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Chicken Salad Chick To Open Second Huntsville-Area Location In Madison

ROAD TRIP: Chicken Salad Chick To Open Second Huntsville-Area Location In Madison

AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 8, 2017 -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it is expanding in its home state of Alabama with a second Huntsville-area location in Madison. ... Continue reading

World Parking Reservation System Market - Opportunities & Forecasts to 2022 - Research and Markets

World Parking Reservation System Market - Opportunities & Forecasts to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "World Parking Reservation System Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The system that is developed to help individuals book car (vehicle) parking space online is termed as parking reservation system. ... Continue reading

New DCN Research Shows Brand Sites Are More Trustworthy Than Social Media

New DCN Research Shows Brand Sites Are More Trustworthy Than Social Media

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2017 -- Digital Content Next (DCN), the only trade association exclusively dedicated to trusted, high-quality digital content brands, released "Trust as a Proxy for Brand Value: Understanding the Role of Trust in Digital Content Consumption." The research highlights what publishers and advertisers mus ... Continue reading

BAR1 Motorsports Completes Succesful Test at Daytona

BAR1 Motorsports Completes Succesful Test at Daytona

BAR1 Motorsports Completes Succesful Test at Daytona Daytona, Fla. - Participating at this week’s mandatory IMSA test, BAR1 Motorsports had their first opportunity to shake down the team’s new Multimatic –Riley Mk 30, P2 car. ... Continue reading

Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro™ Tire Selected as Original Equipment on HSV Colorado SportsCat Pickup

Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro™ Tire Selected as Original Equipment on HSV Colorado SportsCat Pickup

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro tire in size 285/60R18 has been selected as original equipment on the HSV Colorado SportsCat pickup truck. (Photo: Business Wire) The Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro tire in size 285/60R18 has been selected as original equipment on the HSV Colorado SportsCat pickup truck. ... Continue reading

Embraer S.A.: Belavia to Add a Further E195 to its Embraer Fleet

Embraer S.A.: Belavia to Add a Further E195 to its Embraer Fleet

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 8, 2017 -- Embraer and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, announced today a further firm order for one current generation E195 jet for delivery in 2018. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Remote Diagnostics Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Remote Diagnostics Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Remote Diagnostics Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive remote diagnostics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.79% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Turbochargers Market Forecasts to 2025 - Reduced Fuel Emissions Help to Meet the Regulations Set by Government - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Turbochargers Market Forecasts to 2025 - Reduced Fuel Emissions Help to Meet the Regulations Set by Government - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Turbochargers Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2017 to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Automotive Turbochargers market was valued at USD 9,979.7 Mn in 20 ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Cruise Control System Market 2017-2021: Growing Focus of OEMs on Autonomous Vehicles - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Cruise Control System Market 2017-2021: Growing Focus of OEMs on Autonomous Vehicles - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Cruise Control System Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global commercial vehicle cruise control system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.89% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Differential Market to 2021 - Key Vendors include Eaton, GKN & Schaeffler - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Differential Market to 2021 - Key Vendors include Eaton, GKN & Schaeffler - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Differential Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The analysts forecast the global commercial vehicle differential market to grow at a CAGR of 0.86% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Transmission Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Transmission Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Transmission Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global commercial vehicle transmission market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.55% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Car Rental Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Electric Car Rental Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Electric Car Rental Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The analysts forecast the global electric car rental market to grow at a CAGR of 11.01% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Current Sensor Market to 2021- Key Vendors DENSO, Delphi, Automotive Continental & TE Connectivity - Research and Markets

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Current Sensor Market to 2021- Key Vendors DENSO, Delphi, Automotive Continental & TE Connectivity - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Electric Vehicle Battery Current Sensor Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global electric vehicle battery current sensor market for 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Fleet Vehicle Leasing - Procurement Market Intelligence Report - Research and Markets

Global Fleet Vehicle Leasing - Procurement Market Intelligence Report - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Fleet Vehicle Leasing - Procurement Market Intelligence Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Fleet vehicle leasing market is an all-inclusive guide enabling sourcing and procurement leaders to make smart purchasing decisions. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global motorcycle helmet heads-up display market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.34% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Gold Medal Service Offers Homeowner Winter Preparation Tips

Gold Medal Service Offers Homeowner Winter Preparation Tips

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 8, 2017 -- Gold Medal Service, a BBB A+ rated heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical service company that services more than 125,000 homeowners throughout New Jersey, is offering tips to homeowners on how to prepare the home for cold weather while saving energy and money this winter. ... Continue reading

Hot Energy Savings Advice for the Cold Winter Ahead

Hot Energy Savings Advice for the Cold Winter Ahead

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2017 -- T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, a family-owned home services company rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, knows that Hudson Valley winters can take a toll on utility bills, and they are offering advice to help area residents maximize savings throughout the seas ... Continue reading

Thai Start-up 'DRVR' Partners With Tata Communications to Revolutionise Asia's First Smart Fleet Network

Thai Start-up 'DRVR' Partners With Tata Communications to Revolutionise Asia's First Smart Fleet Network

MUMBAI, December 8, 2017 -- Smarter fleet management application allows companies to achieve up to 10% cost, saving benefits with a focus on fuel reduction, route management and driver behavior, leading to more efficient and eco-friendly commercial fleet control International fleet management application provider, DRVR ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Named Professional Driver’s "Car Of The Year"

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Named Professional Driver’s "Car Of The Year"

The Mercedes-Benz E 220 d AMG Line has been revealed as the 2017 Professional Driver Car of the Year. The E-Class won the ‘Executive Car of the Year’ category, while the V 250 d Extra Long won ‘MPV of the Year’. The E-Class was commended thanks to its innovative technology and interior comfort. ... Continue reading

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