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Friday, March 24, 2017

ATA Announces Renewal of HireRight as ATA Corporate Partner

ATA Announces Renewal of HireRight as ATA Corporate Partner

ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations announced HireRight, one of the world's largest providers of employee background check services, was renewed as an ATA Corporate Partner and Endorsed Featured Product provider. "Over the past few months, ATA has focused a l ... Continue reading

Axalta and Daimler Combine Speed and Color for 3rd Consecutive Year at NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series

Axalta and Daimler Combine Speed and Color for 3rd Consecutive Year at NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series

Axalta's Imron Elite® coats Michel Jourdain, Jr.’s truck in the NASCAR® PEAK Mexico Series 2017 (Photo: Axalta) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Axalta's Imron Elite® coats Michel Jourdain, Jr.’s truck in the NASCAR® PEAK Mexico Series 2017 (Photo: Axalta) Full S ... Continue reading

Bristow Group To Present At The Scotia Howard Weil 45th Annual Energy Conference

Bristow Group To Present At The Scotia Howard Weil 45th Annual Energy Conference

HOUSTON, March 24, 2017 -- Bristow Group Inc. announced today that it will be presenting at the Scotia Howard Weil 45th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans on March 26 – 29, 2017. Jonathan E. Baliff, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, March 29, at 8:00 a.m. Cen ... Continue reading

Chemtura Increases Prices for Petroleum Additives Products

Chemtura Increases Prices for Petroleum Additives Products

PHILADELPHIA—Chemtura Corporation (EURONEXT: CHMT) has announced today that effective April 1, 2017 or as contracts allow, as a result of the continued escalation of costs it will increase prices globally for the following Petroleum Additives products. This is necessary to sustain Chemtura’s ability to provide high ... Continue reading

Collector Car & Vintage Motorcycle Auction Takes Place Saturday in San Antonio-Dan Kruse Classics

Collector Car & Vintage Motorcycle Auction Takes Place Saturday in San Antonio-Dan Kruse Classics

MEDIA TIPSHEET TOMORROW – SATURDAY DAN KRUSE CLASSICS OFFERS A COLLECTION WORTHY OF A HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER AT THE SAN ANTONIO CLASSIC CAR AUCTION CNBC’s “The Car Chasers,�?? Special Podcast Tapings, Monster Trucks and Extraordinary No Reserve Collections of Classic Cars Highlight the Auction E ... Continue reading

DealerRater Expands Syndication Footprint, Partners with CU Direct's AutoSMART Platform

DealerRater Expands Syndication Footprint, Partners with CU Direct's AutoSMART Platform

WALTHAM, Mass., March 24, 2017 -- DealerRater, the world's leading car dealer review website, announced today its partnership with CU Direct, the nation's leading lending technology and automotive solutions provider for credit unions. The agreement allows CU Direct to integrate DealerRater® reviews and ratings on its ... Continue reading

El Honda CR-V de 2017 de gran venta gana la clasificación MEJOR OPCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD+ del IIHS

El Honda CR-V de 2017 de gran venta gana la clasificación MEJOR OPCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD+ del IIHS

TORRANCE, California, 24 de marzo de 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El Honda CR-V de 2017, el SUV de más venta en los Estados Unidos, ha ganado la clasificación de seguridad más alta posible de MEJOR OPCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD+ del Instituto de Seguros para la Seguridad en Carreteras (IIHS) cuando está equipado co ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of March 24, 2017, include the opening of the World Class Manufacturing Academy in Indiana, Ram trucks and interactive experiences at the Dallas/Fort Worth Auto ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Anti-pinch Power Window System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2021 - Increase in Electronic Component use in Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Anti-pinch Power Window System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2021 - Increase in Electronic Component use in Automotive Industry - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Anti-pinch Power Window System Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global automotive anti-pinch power window system market to grow at a CAGR of 8.16% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Biofuels Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.3% by 2021 - Stringent Regulations for Keeping a Check on Vehicular Emissions is Likely to Drive Use of Automotive Biofuels - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Biofuels Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.3% by 2021 - Stringent Regulations for Keeping a Check on Vehicular Emissions is Likely to Drive Use of Automotive Biofuels - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Biofuels Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global automotive biofuels market to grow at a CAGR of 8.37% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Reduced HRS & High Initial Cost of Development - Research and Markets

Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts to 2021 - Reduced HRS & High Initial Cost of Development - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The global hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market to grow at a CAGR of 82.06% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Island Air selects Amadeus' next generation technology to power its flying future

Island Air selects Amadeus' next generation technology to power its flying future

MIAMI, March 24, 2017 -- Leading airlines turn to sophisticated technology to help them become more agile, competitive and customer-focused, but these next generation passenger services systems are no longer only the domain of the world's biggest network carriers.  Hawai'i's leading regional carrier, Island Air, is th ... Continue reading

King Kong Unleashed at Season Opener to Reset Pro Nitrous MPH Record

King Kong Unleashed at Season Opener to Reset Pro Nitrous MPH Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE King Kong Unleashed at Season Opener to Reset Pro Nitrous MPH Record PITTSBORO, N.C. (March 24, 2017): Lizzy Musi had held the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by MoTeC National MPH Record since May of last season. But after a wildly successful winter season overseas, she was ready to do it ... Continue reading

M&A Activity for Auto Dealerships Falls Slightly in 2016 As Buyers Become More Cautious, according to 2016 Year End Edition of The Haig Report released by Haig Partners

M&A Activity for Auto Dealerships Falls Slightly in 2016 As Buyers Become More Cautious, according to 2016 Year End Edition of The Haig Report released by Haig Partners

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24, 2017 -- The number of auto dealerships sold in the US declined 6.5% from the peak levels reached in 2015, according to data published in the 2016 Year End edition of the Haig Report released today by Haig Partners.1  Demand shifted from luxury and import brands to domestic brands that ... Continue reading

Maid of the Mist ready for earliest launch in history

Maid of the Mist ready for earliest launch in history

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., March 24, 2017 -- For the second consecutive season, the Maid of the Mist will launch on the earliest date in the storied history of one of North America's longest running tourist attractions. The 2017 season will begin Saturday, Apr. ... Continue reading

March Auto Sales Expected to Reflect Continued Momentum

March Auto Sales Expected to Reflect Continued Momentum

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—ALG, the industry benchmark for determining the future resale value of a vehicle, projects total new vehicle sales, including fleet deliveries, will reach 1,585,800 units in March, up 0.2 percent from a year ago. This month’s seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total light vehicle sa ... Continue reading

Modifieds Preparing For First Of Seven Terre Haute IN Action Track Events

Modifieds Preparing For First Of Seven Terre Haute IN Action Track Events

*​**UMP Modifieds Getting Ready For First Of Seven Terre Haute Events* April 2nd Event Part Of Silver Crown Sumar Classic The 1/2-mile at Wabash Valley Fairgrounds in Terre Haute, IN is about to come alive with the roar of racing engines. The season opening Sumar Classic is coming up on Sunday, April 2nd. In add ... Continue reading

NASA Selects Mission to Study the Churning Chaos in Our Milky Way and Beyond

NASA Selects Mission to Study the Churning Chaos in Our Milky Way and Beyond

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a science mission that will measure emissions from the interstellar medium, which is the cosmic material found between stars. This data will help scientists determine the life cycle of interstellar gas in our Milky Way galaxy, witness the formation ... Continue reading

Pennzoil® Synthetic Motor Oil Powers Extreme Performance Driver Ken Block

Pennzoil® Synthetic Motor Oil Powers Extreme Performance Driver Ken Block

HOUSTON, March 24, 2017 -- Pennzoil has teamed up with Ken Block and Hoonigan Racing Division as the official motor oil for Block and the team. Block made the switch in 2017 to protect his vehicles as they pound the pavement, whether he's hooning in a Gymkhana video or competing in his #43 Ford Focus RS RX rallycross c ... Continue reading

PPG Announces Automotive and Industrial Coatings Price Increases in Europe

PPG Announces Automotive and Industrial Coatings Price Increases in Europe

PITTSBURGH—PPG today announced that it will implement customer-specific price increases and surcharges in Europe to offset a significant rise in raw material costs. The price changes will impact a select group of automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and industrial coatings products, effective May 1 or as ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Announces 2017 Citizen Drivers

TravelCenters of America Announces 2017 Citizen Drivers

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, today announced its fourth annual “Citizen Driver” honorees during the Citizen Driver luncheon ceremony at the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Citizen Driver ... Continue reading

UTC Unveils $25 Million-Plus Cargo Trailer Facility

UTC Unveils $25 Million-Plus Cargo Trailer Facility

Universal Trailer Unveils $25 Million-Plus Cargo Trailer Facility Wells Cargo and Haulmark Trailers Produced in Facility Employing up to 200 New Manufacturing Professionals Bristol, Ind., - March 24, 2017 - Universal Trailer Corporation - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FastlaneCommunicatio/fd60a08d76/db83f1420f/79c6f5afbb , o ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Sportage Named A Must Test Drive Vehicle

2017 Kia Sportage Named A Must Test Drive Vehicle

IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2017 -- The 2017 Kia Sportage has been named one of Autotrader's 2017 Must Test Drive vehicles. The prestigious consumer-focused program showcases the best new vehicles shoppers need to experience prior to making a purchase. Award winners are selected by Autotrader's editorial experts and have ... Continue reading

KBB March 2017 Auto Sales Prediction

KBB March 2017 Auto Sales Prediction

< IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2017 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 3 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.63 million units in March 2017, resulting in an estimated 17.4 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source t ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl F1 Report - 2017 is GO GO GO!

Nicholas Frankl F1 Report - 2017 is GO GO GO!

After the testing, the grandstanding, and the hot laps to impress the media and sponsors it all comes down to the beautiful metropolitan city of Melbourne, Australia. It would appear that against all odds - and my own judgment! - that Ferrari, who are celebrating their 70th birthday this month, and therefore under even ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Type R US Debut In LA At 2017 AutoCon

Honda Civic Type R US Debut In LA At 2017 AutoCon

Mar 24, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif. After its global reveal in Geneva earlier this month, the first production Civic Type R coming to America will make its U.S. debut at the 2017 AutoCon automotive performance and tuning convention in Los Angeles on March 26 with an on-stage presentation scheduled for 4:00 PM PDT. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 25, 2010 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 25, 2010 7-9AM

This Weeks Auto Lab Show : Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 ... Continue reading

$73 Million San Francisco Car Broker "Shift" Launches Buyer Operations in San Diego

$73 Million San Francisco Car Broker "Shift" Launches Buyer Operations in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2017 -- Shift (shift.com), a San Francisco-based startup that combines technology and a team of car concierges to take the hassle and guesswork out of buying and selling a car, today announced that it has expanded its buyer operations in San Diego. Now, with the touch of a button, people across San ... Continue reading

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