BMW Group global sales achieve best-ever June and first half-year
Munich. BMW Group sales achieved their best ever June, with sales in the month totalling 232,620, a 2.1% increase year-on-year. ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, July 12, 2017 -- Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd. (OTCQB: ALPP), a technology and manufacturing holding company announced today that its subsidiary ALTIA has successfully concluded its 90 day pilot with Phoenix, AZ-based Earnhardt Auto Centers of its innovative 6th Sense Auto product platform. ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
DULUTH, Ga., July 12, 2017 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on July 25, 2017. President and CEO Craig T. Monaghan, Executive Vice President and COO Davi ... Continue reading
instaVIN® Launches Redesigned Responsive Website for Vehicle History Reports
CARMEL, Ind., July 12, 2017 -- KAR Auction Services, Inc. , a global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider, announced the launch of a new website for its instaVIN® business unit. instaVIN® is a leading provider of comprehensive vehicle history and title history information for dealers, commercial cus ... Continue reading
BORA BORA, French Polynesia, July 12, 2017 -- InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia is pleased to announce that the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa and the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort were both honored by readers in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2017 on the top five list of ... Continue reading
J&P Cycles Named "Official Motorcycle Aftermarket Retailer of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally"
IRVING, Texas, July 12, 2017 -- J&P Cycles, the world's largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, announced a multi-year partnership with the City of Sturgis, South Dakota to be the "Official Motorcycle Aftermarket Retailer" of the legendary Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ held each August. This year ... Continue reading
Mouser Electronics-Backed Formula E Race Team Gears Up for New York
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Mouser Electronics-sponsored Dragon Racing team will take to the streets of Brooklyn in the New York City ePrix on July 15 and 16. Mouser is a proud sponsor of the 2016-2017 Dragon Racing all-electric car team in collaboration with TTI, Inc. and valued supplier team members Molex a ... Continue reading
NASA Opens Media Accreditation for Upcoming Space Station Cargo Launch
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for launch of the next SpaceX commercial cargo resupply services mission to the International Space Station, currently targeted for August. The uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NA ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NATSO and The NATSO Foundation underscored the truckstop and travel plaza industry's commitment to combatting human trafficking today in a statement submitted to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation with respect to its hearing on how tran ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation to Announce Third Quarter Earnings August 2, 2017
OSHKOSH, Wis.—Oshkosh Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, will issue its third quarter fiscal 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The results will be discussed during a live webcast that day beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. ... Continue reading
Teamsters: T-HUD Threatens Highway Safety By Adding Special Interest Provisions In Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters Union denounced the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee's attack on highway safety and infrastructure investment during its mark-up of the 2018 funding proposal. The subcommittee eliminated imp ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces Quarterly Dividend
LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Tenneco announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 26, 2017 to shareholders of record as of September 7, 2017. ... Continue reading
Ziebart International Corporation Names New Director of U.S. Retail Operations
TROY, Mich., July 12, 2017 -- Ziebart International Corporation, the global leader in automotive detailing, films and protection services, has promoted Rob Harper to Director, U.S. Retail Operations. Harper, a 15-year employee of the company will manage all U.S. Ziebart corporate owned locations, including Fine Lines ... Continue reading
DigitalTrends.com Announces 2017 Car Awards Winners
PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2017 -- Digital Trends, the leading independent technology publisher, has announced the winners of the 3rd annual Digital Trends Car Awards, celebrating the top automobiles produced for 2017. Awards were given out in five categories with the Digital Trends Car of the Year Award presented to the ... Continue reading
Electric Buses Powering up to be a Massive $500 Billion Market Predicts IDTechEx
BOSTON, July 12, 2017 -- The totally new IDTechEx Research report Electric Buses 2018-2038 is about hybrid and pure electric buses, often in many new forms, powering up to be a massive $500 billion market. Most of the top 15 EV manufacturers in the world make, or will soon make buses, including Tesla. ... Continue reading
Fallen Heros NHRA Route 66 Nationals Winners and Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro
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FIAT Brand and Hoonigan Search for Female Racer to Pilot Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Rally Car
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12, 2017 -- FIAT brand and Hoonigan come together to support women in auto racing and to find the next great female racer After competitions at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Arizona, the field narrowed to six finalists Winner to be named on Friday, July 14 Fo ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Liftgate Market by Vehicle Type, by Material Type, by Manufacturing Process, and by Region, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2017-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive liftgate market offers healthy growth oppor ... Continue reading
Global $65 Million Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market 2016-2021 - Research and Markets
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Composite Leaf Springs Market 2016 - 2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. It is forecasted to grow at an attractive CAGR of 9.3% over the next five years to reach $65.0 million in 2021 Increasing demand of lightweight leaf springs to achieve stringent government ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Airbag Yarn Market by Vehicle Type, by Airbag Type, by Yarn Type, by Region, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2016 - 2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The automotive airbag yarn market offers a healthy growth opportunity and is l ... Continue reading
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Paving Asphalt in Highways and Streets to Reach 13.7 Million Tons in 2021
CLEVELAND, July 12, 2017 -- Demand for paving asphalt used in highways and streets is forecast to advance 3.3% per annum to 13.7 million tons in 2021, aided by increases in government funding and rising highway and street construction activity. Demand for paving asphalt products in these applications is primarily drive ... Continue reading
New Auto Industry Keywords: Flexibility with Participation
The result is likely to be a few big winners out of the new “Wild West” vehicle environment. And those are the competitive ones with the flexibility to interact that can capture consumer interest. ... Continue reading
From MacArthur to Manning... National Football Foundation Celebrates 70th Anniversary
National Football Foundation Celebrates 70th Anniversary ... Continue reading
YILAN, Taiwan, July 12, 2017 -- The 2017 Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival has begun on July 1, at Dongshan River Water Park. This year, the theme is "Adventure through Space and Time". Why not just pick up your backpack and take an adventure in this year's Folkgame Festival. ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS, July, 12 2017 -- Accella Tire Fill Systems (www.accellatirefill.com), a division of Accella Performance Materials, has fulfilled another year in its ongoing dedication to planting new trees in partnership with American Forests, the nation's oldest non-profit conservation organization. ... Continue reading
Air Canada Named Winner in Finance for The 2017 Airline Strategy Awards
MONTREAL, July 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada was named winner in the Finance category of the 2017 Airline Strategy Awards, run by established air transport industry news and analysis provider, Flight Airline Business. The 16th annual edition of the awards was presented at a recent event in London, England. ... Continue reading
VIENNA, Va., July 12, 2017 -- AT&T* will deliver a modern communications network to support U.S. military services in the Pacific region. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded us a 10-year contract to replace its Hawaii network. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Calif., July 12, 2017 -- TagRail, creators of digital sales intelligence and customer engagement workflow tools for progressive auto dealerships, announced today continued dealer recognition in improving showroom up conversion and vehicle closing ratios. The TagRail customer experience management (CEM) platfor ... Continue reading
Automotive Lubricants Market Size Worth $87.1 Billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2017 -- The global automotive lubricants market is expected to reach USD 87.1 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. High engine oil demand in passenger cars, diesel trucks, and light-duty trucks is expected to drive global automotive lubricants industry growth ... Continue reading
Axalta Supports German Student Racing Team’s World Solar Challenge Entry
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Beer by the Bay Music Festival Returns to Horseshoe Bay Resort Featuring Tracy Byrd and Pat Green
HORSESHOE BAY, Texas, July 12, 2017 -- Music is in the air at Horseshoe Bay Resort! On Friday, July 28th, the AAA-four diamond resort will kick off its fifth annual Beer by the Bay Music Festival. Performances range from Top Country Albums chart artists (Tracy Byrd, Pat Green, and more) – to - great powerhouse-southe ... Continue reading
Carmel Car and Limousine Service Holds Carmel Driver Appreciation Day
NEW YORK, July 12, 2017 -- Carmel Car and Limousine Service honored their drivers by hosting a Driver Appreciation Day barbeque at Carmel's Drivers Center in Long Island City. Both kosher and hallal meats were prepared so that drivers of all faiths could eat and enjoy the festivities. According to Dr. Avik Kabessa, ... Continue reading
AUBURN, Calif., July 12, 2017 -- ClipperCreek, Inc. recently unveiled a new expansion card for their HCS product line of charging stations. COSMOS® is an option for the Level 2, 240V ClipperCreek HCS Series. ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company Briefing on 2017 Second Quarter Results
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company will release their 2017 second quarter financial results at 7 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 26. Following the release, Jim Hackett, Ford president and chief executive officer, and Bob Shanks, Ford executive vice president and chief financial officer, will ho ... Continue reading
Drury Hotels receives record-breaking 12th-consecutive J.D. Power award
ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2017 -- For the 12th-consecutive year, J.D. Power recognized St. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN—The "Environmental Policies in India and Their Impact on the Automotive Industry" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This research service focuses on the various political and legislative measures that have been taken by the Indian Government to implement and adopt new green schemes and m ... Continue reading
Exclusive Interviews With FCA, Ford, GM & Hyundai On Automotive Lightweighting
Exclusive Interviews With FCA, Ford, GM & Hyundai On Automotive Lightweighting Dear Rick, In the run up to the *Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit Summit 2017* - we have recently conducted some exclusive interviews with FCA, Ford, GM & Hyundai in which they discuss automotive lightweight materials. Links t ... Continue reading
Fire Apparatus (Trucks) Reliable Multi State Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 12, 2017 -- NASPO ValuePoint, a unified, nationally focused cooperative alliance that provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting, now quantifies fire apparatus with the services and equipment you need from suppliers you can trust. The NASPO ValuePoint Fire Apparat ... Continue reading
Fraport Traffic Figures - June and First Half 2017: Frankfurt Airport Achieves New Passenger Record
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 12, 2017 -- Passenger Traffic at FRA hits new high also in June – Strong performance reported across Fraport's Group airports The growth trend at Fraport AG's home base Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continues unabated: In June 2017, some 5.8 million passengers passed through FRA, representing an in ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 12, 2017 -- Stratview Research announces the launch of a new research report on Global Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) Market in Aircraft Engines by Aircraft Type (Commercial Aircraft, Business Jet, Military Aircraft, and Helicopter), by Engine Type (Jet Engine and Helicopter Engine), by Component Typ ... Continue reading
HESCO Bringing Defence Expertise to Civilian Security With TERRABLOCK®
LEEDS, England, July 12, 2017 -- The UK and USA manufacturer of defensive barriers and body armor is launching a new range of surface-mounted security barriers, HESCO® TERRABLOCK®. Engineered and tested to deliver hostile vehicle mitigation and deter unauthorised access, the TERRABLOCK range has been designed to be r ... Continue reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 12, 2017 -- National Hot Dog Day calls for a delicious celebration, and what better way to get in the spirit than with a free all-beef hot dog or any one menu item from the roller grill? Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America is offering guests just that – for t ... Continue reading
HyreCar is Now Operational in Louisiana
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2017 -- HYRECAR –– HyreCar meets Louisiana! We are proud to announce that we are now fully operational in Louisiana and would like to invite all rideshare drivers and car owners to join us and take advantage of the opportunity to make supplemental income. "We're very excited about this expansi ... Continue reading
Jardine Transport Acquires R.E.M. Transport
DARTMOUTH, NS, July 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Jardine Transport Ltd. ("Jardine Transport") announced today that it has acquired all of the outstanding shares of R.E.M Transport Ltd. ... Continue reading
Lithia Announces Proposed Senior Notes Offering
MEDFORD, Ore.—Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that we intend to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) in a private offering (the “Private Offering”) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securitie ... Continue reading
Lithia Reports Preliminary Record Second Quarter 2017 Results
MEDFORD, Ore.—Lithia Motors, Inc. today reported that based on preliminary results, second quarter 2017 net income is estimated to be in the range of $51.5 million to $53.0 million, or $2.05 to $2.11 per diluted share. This compares to second quarter 2016 net income of $51.4 million, or $2.01 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
Mobile Car Shopper Conversion-Enhanced Product Suite Now Available to Dealers from LotLinx
CHICAGO, July 12, 2017 -- LotLinx, the leading VIN-specific digital marketing solution for the auto industry, today announced an expansion of their award-winning VS product suite with new CX solutions that enhance and customize the customer experience to generate more high-quality conversions for car dealers. New prod ... Continue reading
Modus and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Form Alliance to Broaden Telematics Data Gathering Solutions
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. and ATLANTA, July 12, 2017 -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics in insurance telematics, and Modus, a leading provider of advanced vehicle tracking systems for insurers, fleet managers and businesses, announced today a new alliance which provides insurers more ... Continue reading
LONDON, July 12, 2017 -- Innovative online travel agency Journey Jigsaw launches and takes a bespoke approach to the holiday market, asking customers what they want from their holiday, not simply where they want to go. The website matches holidaymakers to destinations by offering options to choose from categories such ... Continue reading
Preview IAA 2017: With the AI18, Adient will Present Its New Interior Concept for Autonomous Driving
BURSCHEID, Germany, July 12, 2017 -- Scenario 2030: Urban compact vehicles are automatic, electric and adapt to their users New forms of mobility such as autonomous driving, car sharing and electromobility are dramatically changing how we get around. Adient, a world leading supplier of automotive seating, will showc ... Continue reading
RICHMOND HILL, ON, 12 July 2017 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) today released its investigation report (A15O0188) into a fatal collision with terrain involving a privately operated Cessna 182 near Parry Sound, Ontario. This investigation emphasizes the risks of flying at night in areas with li ... Continue reading
Searching For Parking Costs The UK £23.3 Billion A Year
- UK drivers spend an average of 44 hours a year searching for parking, at a cost of £733 each in wasted time, fuel and emissions, a total of £23.3 billion across the country - Overpaying for parking costs British motorists up to an estimated £6.7 billion a year or £209 per driver; UK drivers also pay £1.2 billion ... Continue reading
Tunis, Istanbul and Paris Demonstrate a Rebound in Travel Intent LONDON, July 12, 2017 -- Sojern, travel's direct demand engine, today released its latest Destination Report: A Focus on France and the United Kingdom, based on travel intent data from 350 million traveler profiles and billions of travel intent signals, ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, July 12, 2017 -- Two destinations in South Dakota are listed among the Midwest's most expensive summer destinations. That takeaway is according to a recent survey conducted by ChicagoHotels.org. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 12, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on HTLD, ODFL, WERN or YRCW then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. DailyStockTracker.com revisits the Trucking segment, which serves the American economy by transporting large quantities of raw ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 12: Vehicle Thefts
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: JULY 12: VEHICLE THEFTS Profile America — Wednesday, July 12th. It took a while after the invention of the gas-powered automobile by Karl Benz in Germany in 1886 for someone to steal the ... Continue reading
USDOT Releases Iteris-Led Architecture Reference for Cooperative and Intelligent Transportation
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, announced that the USDOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released the Iteris-led updated version of the ITS National Reference Architecture that fully incorporates the conn ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 12, 2017 -- Verve™, the global leader in location-powered mobile marketing, today announced its industry-first partnership with Urban Science®, global automotive performance improvement consultant. This partnership offers advertisers cutting-edge capabilities to drive incremental traffic and sales, en ... Continue reading
ALBANY, New York, July 12, 2017 -- Presence of a copious number of large, medium, and small players makes the global e-commerce automotive aftermarket fragmented in nature. Some of the prominent participants in the market include Alibaba Group, Advance Auto Parts, Amazon.com, Inc., American Tire Distributors Holdings, ... Continue reading
Worldwide Remote Diagnostics Market: Stringent Vehicular Emission Norms Boosts Growth, Says TMR
ALBANY, New York, July 12, 2017 -- Players in the global remote diagnostics market are raising the competition bar through product differentiation and after-sales support and service to customers, notes a new publication by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Among them, Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, OnStar LLC, ... Continue reading
Hyperloop One Makes History With World's First Successful Hyperloop Full Systems Test
NEW DELHI and NEW YORK, July 12, 2017 -- Test marks historic breakthrough in Hyperloop technology proving that Hyperloop is realHyperloop One introduces the first new mode of transportation in over 100 yearsHyperloop One technology will offer cleaner, safer and faster transportation to the worldCompany unveils the firs ... Continue reading
Kanex Adds to Line of Innovative Car Chargers for Mobile Devices
BREA, Calif., July 12, 2017 -- Kanex, an innovative leader in connectivity solutions for Apple, iOS, PC, and Android devices, announced that it is adding to its innovative line of car chargers for mobile devices. The new additions feature multi or combination port units, allowing multiple devices to be simultaneously c ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Unveils New VNL Series
Volvo Trucks North America reveal the new Volvo VNL series, a ground-breaking tractor that meets the needs of today's long-haul trucking customers and professional drivers through cutting-edge innovations in efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime. Available in several configurations, including an all-new, 70-inch ... Continue reading
Dodge To End Viper Production Close Detroit Conner Assembly Plant
DETROIT July 12, 2017; Automotive news reported that Fiat Chrysler will permanently close its Conner Assembly Plant here on Aug. 31, as production of the Dodge Viper ends. ... Continue reading
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