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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

DULUTH, Ga., March 29, 2017 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced that it will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 27, 2017. Asbury senior management will host a conference call later that day, at 10 ... Continue reading

ATRI Launches Online Driver Survey On Key Industry Issues

ATRI Launches Online Driver Survey On Key Industry Issues

ARLINGTON, Va., March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched an online data collection to solicit commercial driver perspectives on a number of top industry issues.  The driver feedback will be utilized in several ATRI studies focused on transportation ... Continue reading

Azamara Club Cruises Announces 2019 Voyages

Azamara Club Cruises Announces 2019 Voyages

MIAMI, March 29, 2017 -- Azamara Club Cruises, the boutique cruise line known for its premier destination-immersive voyages, today unveiled its 2019 itineraries to a record 250 ports of call, including 45 maiden ports, 69 countries, 94 overnight stays, and 145 late night stays. New offerings will include Azamara's fir ... Continue reading

Delivering Great Content is Key No Matter What Device Consumers Use, J.D. Power Finds

Delivering Great Content is Key No Matter What Device Consumers Use, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 29, 2017 -- Each automotive third-party website has its own individual strengths and weaknesses when delivering content across device platforms, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Website Evaluation Study Cross-Device.SM The redesigned study concurrently evaluates automotive thi ... Continue reading

DENSO News Release - DENSO Returns to NHRA Las Vegas Nationals as Title Sponsor

DENSO News Release - DENSO Returns to NHRA Las Vegas Nationals as Title Sponsor

DENSO News Release - DENSO Returns to NHRA Las Vegas Nationals as Title Sponsor #outlook a {padding:0;} a { color: rgb(61, 152, 198); } @media all and (max-width: 480px) { body{ zoom:0.3; } } @media all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px) { body{ zoom:0.5; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: ... Continue reading

Embraer Flies the E195-E2, the Most Efficient New-generation Jet in the world, ahead of schedule

Embraer Flies the E195-E2, the Most Efficient New-generation Jet in the world, ahead of schedule

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, March 29, 2017 -- Ten months after the first flight of the E190-E2, today Embraer performed the inaugural flight of another member of the E2 family, ahead of schedule. This Wednesday, the E195-E2, the largest aircraft of the family–and the most efficient aircraft in the single aisle jet m ... Continue reading

Gasoline School Bus Receives Full EPA and CARB Certifications

Gasoline School Bus Receives Full EPA and CARB Certifications

Blue Bird Vision Gasoline School Bus Receives Full EPA and CARB Certifications School districts experiencing reduced emissions, lower ownership costs with gasoline FORT VALLEY, Ga. (March 29, 2017) – The Blue Bird Vision Gasoline bus received full certification from both the Environmental Protection Agency and C ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Announces 1st Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Date And Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company Announces 1st Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Date And Conference Call

ATLANTA, March 29, 2017 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release First Quarter Earnings on April 19, 2017.  Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The public may access the call on the Company's website, www.genpt.com, by clicking "Investors," or by dialing 800-949-216 ... Continue reading

GM Announces 2017 Q1 Earnings Conference Call Details

GM Announces 2017 Q1 Earnings Conference Call Details

DETROIT, March 29, 2017 -- General Motors Co. will announce its first quarter 2017 financial results on Friday, April 28 at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT.  A press release, financial highlights and presentation slides with notes will be available on the company's Investor Relations website, http://investor.gm.com in th ... Continue reading

GM Financial to Release First Quarter 2017 Operating Results

GM Financial to Release First Quarter 2017 Operating Results

FORT WORTH, Texas—GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) will release its first quarter 2017 operating results on Friday, April 28, 2017. Management will record remarks addressing the results and this recording, along with the presentation slides and press release, will be po ... Continue reading

Hanon Systems Showcases Innovative Automotive Thermal and Energy Management Solutions at Seoul Motor Show 2017

Hanon Systems Showcases Innovative Automotive Thermal and Energy Management Solutions at Seoul Motor Show 2017

DAEJEON, Korea, March 29, 2017 -- Global automotive supplier Hanon Systems (KS:018880) will showcase its latest innovations in thermal and energy management solutions at the Seoul Motor Show 2017, which runs from March 30 through April 9. Hanon Systems will be exhibiting technologies that support the vehicles of toda ... Continue reading

NASA to Preview 'Grand Finale' of Cassini Saturn Mission

NASA to Preview 'Grand Finale' of Cassini Saturn Mission

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 4, at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, to preview the beginning of Cassini's final mission segment, known as the Grand Finale, which begins in late April. The briefi ... Continue reading

RE: Hankook Gauge Reveals Tire Purchasing Habits

RE: Hankook Gauge Reveals Tire Purchasing Habits

Hi Larry, Hope you are well. Thanks for posting Hankook's release on your site. ... Continue reading

Research and Markets Has Announced the Launch of their BMW AG Market Research Portal

Research and Markets Has Announced the Launch of their BMW AG Market Research Portal

DUBLIN—The new research portal will provide visitors with the opportunity to browse a comprehensive collection of company reports on BMW AG, as well as in-depth market research and analysis of their activities in the global automotive industry. BMW is an active player in the Global Automotive Personal Assistant Syste ... Continue reading

Research and Markets Has Announced the Launch of their Daimler AG Market Research Portal

Research and Markets Has Announced the Launch of their Daimler AG Market Research Portal

DUBLIN—The new research portal will provide visitors with unparalleled access to company research on Daimler AG, alongside comprehensive market research on their position within the global automotive engineering industry. The company announced today it would be accelerating its electric car program, after announcing ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Partners with British Music Legends for Series of Bespoke Wraith Models

Rolls-Royce Partners with British Music Legends for Series of Bespoke Wraith Models

GOODWOOD, England, March 29, 2017 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars collaborates with British rock and vocal legends to create ultimate one-of-a-kind collectors' cars, celebrating the marque's long-held allure among music greats. Nine Wraith 'Inspired by British Music' cars commissioned in partnership with renowned British art ... Continue reading

A Concours Unlike Any Other...The La Jolla Concours Is Back April 7-9

A Concours Unlike Any Other...The La Jolla Concours Is Back April 7-9

Kick Off Your World Class Concours Weekend In Style: Rolls-Royce Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party Friday, April 7th, at The LOT La Jolla ... Continue reading

Beats, Eats and Seats: Summer in Denver Brings New International Events, Hundreds of Festivals and Blockbuster Exhibitions

Beats, Eats and Seats: Summer in Denver Brings New International Events, Hundreds of Festivals and Blockbuster Exhibitions

DENVER, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Denver is known for its 300 days of sunshine and the abundance of urban adventure that comes along with its Rocky Mountain backdrop. This summer, The Mile High City will be home to new international events, blockbuster exhibitions, family-friendly festivals and plenty o ... Continue reading

Michelin Sweeps Most Respected Survey of Consumer Satisfaction, Winning Four J.D. Power Original Equipment Tire Awards

Michelin Sweeps Most Respected Survey of Consumer Satisfaction, Winning Four J.D. Power Original Equipment Tire Awards

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 29, 2017 -- Michelin has been awarded top honors in all four segments of the 2017 J.D. Power Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. The four new awards in 2017 raise Michelin's win total to 84 all-time since the J.D. Power tire study began in 1989. ... Continue reading

Another Reason To Give Your Wife To Justify Your Decision To Buy a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Another Reason To Give Your Wife To Justify Your Decision To Buy a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Wins Best ‘Bang for the Buck’ at Atlanta International Auto Show Yokohama March 29, 2017; With a starting MSRP[1] from $31,555, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF makes it possible to have everything you’d want in a sports car without spending a fortune. So it’s no wonder why the 2017 MX-5 RF ... Continue reading

Refreshed Lexus NX to Make Its World Premiere at Auto Shanghai 2017

Refreshed Lexus NX to Make Its World Premiere at Auto Shanghai 2017

BEIJING, China (March 29, 2017) Lexus announced today the refreshed NX luxury compact crossover will make its global debut at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2017. As the nimble, urban crossover of the Lexus lineup, NX has exceeded customers’ expectations globally since the model’s launch three years ago. ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Three Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America

Ford Issues Three Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America

DEARBORN, Mich., March 29, 2017 – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2013-15 Ford Escape, Ford Fiesta ST, Ford Fusion and Ford Transit Connect 1.6-liter GTDI vehicles for under-hood fire ri ... Continue reading

AAM's New QUANTUM Driveline Technology Reduces Axle Weight, Increases Efficiency

AAM's New QUANTUM Driveline Technology Reduces Axle Weight, Increases Efficiency

DETROIT, March 29, 2017 -- One of the most critical vehicle systems, the axle, delivers power and torque from the transmission and drive shaft to the wheels. This proven system has not been markedly changed for decades. ... Continue reading

Automotive Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Market to Reach $26.7 Billion by 2025 - Analysis By Communication Type, Connectivity Type, Vehicle Type & Region - Research and Markets

Automotive Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Market to Reach $26.7 Billion by 2025 - Analysis By Communication Type, Connectivity Type, Vehicle Type & Region - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Market 2014-2025" report to their offering. The global automotive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market is expected to reach USD 26.72 billion by 2025. ... Continue reading

GEICO and BoatUS Say Having a Towing Coverage is the Safest Way to Boat

GEICO and BoatUS Say Having a Towing Coverage is the Safest Way to Boat

WASHINGTON—Imagine being stranded on your boat miles offshore in the dark. Now imagine trying to find a reputable, cost-efficient, boat-towing service to come out and tow you safely back to shore. ... Continue reading

Global Rear Axle Market to Value $68.54 Billion by 2025 - Comfort, Safety & Security in Vehicles are in Demand - Research and Markets

Global Rear Axle Market to Value $68.54 Billion by 2025 - Comfort, Safety & Security in Vehicles are in Demand - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Rear Axle Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report to their offering. The Global Rear Axle Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 5.3% over the next decade to reach approximately $68.54 billion by 2025. ... Continue reading

Mister Car Wash Enters California with Cruz Thru Acquisition

Mister Car Wash Enters California with Cruz Thru Acquisition

TUCSON, Ariz., March 29, 2017 -- Mister Car Wash recently announced the acquisition of Cruz Thru Car Wash, a chain of 10 Express stores based in Bakersfield, California. "Cruz Thru is widely considered one of the most innovative, high-volume car washes in the industry and a great platform for entry into California," s ... Continue reading

Research Reports Coverage on Auto Parts Stocks -- LKQ Corp., American Axle & Manufacturing, Dana, and Tenneco

Research Reports Coverage on Auto Parts Stocks -- LKQ Corp., American Axle & Manufacturing, Dana, and Tenneco

NEW YORK, March 29, 2017 -- Stock-Callers.com today reviews LKQ Corp. , American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. , Dana Inc. , and Tenneco Inc. . These Auto Parts companies manufacture automobile parts, including transmission and power train components, engines and engine parts, body parts and trim, electronics, bra ... Continue reading

Ryder Introduces Innovative Safety Technologies and Sets Standard for New Vehicles Coming into Its Rental Fleet

Ryder Introduces Innovative Safety Technologies and Sets Standard for New Vehicles Coming into Its Rental Fleet

All new vehicles that come into Ryder's North American commercial rental fleet will now include innovative safety technologies, such as forward looking radar and collision mitigation systems. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? All new vehicles that c ... Continue reading

Visteon to Conduct 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 8 in Van Buren Township, Michigan

Visteon to Conduct 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 8 in Van Buren Township, Michigan

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 29, 2017 -- Visteon Corporation announced today that it will conduct its 2017 annual shareholders meeting at 11 a.m. EDT on June 8, 2017, at Grace Lake Lodge on the campus of Visteon's headquarters and innovation center in Van Buren Township, Michigan. Further details will be included ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Unveils "Our Way To Serve" And Focuses Scale And Expertise On Advancing Global CSR Work

Bridgestone Unveils "Our Way To Serve" And Focuses Scale And Expertise On Advancing Global CSR Work

World Challenges Around Mobility, People and Environment Serving as Priority Areas TOKYO, March 29, 2017 -- Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today unveiled a refined global corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, "Our Way to Serve," centered around three priority areas: Mobility, People and Environment. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Named Highest Ranked Third-Party Automotive Desktop Site in the ℠J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Website Evaluation Study Cross Device

Cars.com Named Highest Ranked Third-Party Automotive Desktop Site in the ℠J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Website Evaluation Study Cross Device

CHICAGO, March 29, 2017 -- Performing above the industry average for nearly every measure and attribute, Cars.com has been named the highest ranked third-party automotive desktop site in the J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Website Evaluation Study Cross Device℠ (AWESxD). The study examines which current site functions and ... Continue reading

Future Mobility Arthur D. Little Report: Government In Charge, Car Dealers and Mfgs Buh-Bye, Freedom of Movement Buh-Bye, Driving Buh-Bye

Future Mobility Arthur D. Little Report: Government In Charge, Car Dealers and Mfgs Buh-Bye, Freedom of Movement Buh-Bye, Driving Buh-Bye

LONDON—Arthur D. Little (ADL) today released a new study, “The Future of Automotive Mobility.” Based on a global survey of 6,500 participants, including customers, industry players and regulators, the report examines how the megatrends of electric mobility, car sharing and autonomous driving are likely to impact ... Continue reading

Get Your Spring off to a Great Start with Perfect Tyres

Get Your Spring off to a Great Start with Perfect Tyres

Mytyres.co.uk recommends an all-over vehicle and tyre check in plenty of time for the new season. ... Continue reading

Global Light Electric Vehicle Sales are Expected to Generate $9.3 Billion in Revenue in 2017, According to Navigant Research

Global Light Electric Vehicle Sales are Expected to Generate $9.3 Billion in Revenue in 2017, According to Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.—A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for light electric vehicles (LEVs), providing a detailed analysis of the market opportunities, applications, drivers and challenges, and associated technology trends. Increasing urbanization and a desire to move away from full-sized cars fo ... Continue reading

Porsche starts web TV format "9:11 Magazine"

Porsche starts web TV format "9:11 Magazine"

ATLANTA, March 29, 2017 -- Nine minutes and eleven seconds of technology, lifestyle and sports: Porsche is expanding its online communication with the new web TV format "9:11 Magazine". At 911-magazine.porsche.com, the sports car manufacturer presents entertaining and useful information about everything relating to Por ... Continue reading

2018 Acura TLX To Make World Debut at New York Auto Show

2018 Acura TLX To Make World Debut at New York Auto Show

Acura will unveil the refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX performance sedan during the New York International Auto Show's 2017 Press Preview Week. The 2018 TLX will boast a more aggressive, sporty and alluring look inspired by the Acura Precision Concept that debuted earlier in the year, a design direction th ... Continue reading

2016 Was Daimler - Mercedes Most Successful Year So Far +VIDEO

2016 Was Daimler - Mercedes Most Successful Year So Far +VIDEO

"Daimler has had a lot of success in its history of more than 130 years, but our company has never been as successful as now," states Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, to an expected audience of approximately 6,000 shareholders at today's Annual Shareholders' Meeting at the CityCube in ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Claims Top Honours as AJAC's 2017 Canadian Green Car of the Year

Toyota Prius Claims Top Honours as AJAC's 2017 Canadian Green Car of the Year

At the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver International Auto Show, the 2017 Toyota Prius claimed top honours from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) as the 2017 Canadian Green Car of the Year (CGCOTY). The annual award was presented by Regina Chan, automotive journalist and AJAC member. ... Continue reading

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