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Automotive Actuators - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Automotive Actuators - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Actuators - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive Actuators market is expected to reach $9.56 billion growing at a CAGR of 11.2%. Reduction of emissions, fuel consumption, engine downsizing trends and stringent governme ... Continue reading

U.S. Motor Vehicle Brake System Market (2016-2025) - Research and Markets

U.S. Motor Vehicle Brake System Market (2016-2025) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "U.S. Motor Vehicle Brake System Market - Analysis And Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. motor vehicle brake system market. ... Continue reading

Automotive coatings, adhesives, sealants - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Automotive coatings, adhesives, sealants - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive coatings, adhesives, sealants - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Automotive coatings, adhesives, sealants Marketis expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach $15.51 billion. ... Continue reading

Automotive Interior Market by Component, Vehicle Type & Region - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

Automotive Interior Market by Component, Vehicle Type & Region - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Automotive Interior Market by Component (Central Console, Cockpit Module, Dome Module, Door Panel, Headliner, Infotainment System, Interior Lighting, and Seat), Vehicle Type (PV, LCV, and HCV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automo ... Continue reading

BIO Applauds US Court of Appeals Decision on the Renewable Fuel Standard

BIO Applauds US Court of Appeals Decision on the Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON—The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today welcomed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit opinion and order upholding Americans for Clean Energy’s challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule setting the 2014-2016 Renewable Fuel Standard volume oblig ... Continue reading

Delta Unveils Redesigned Gate and Boarding Experience in Atlanta

Delta Unveils Redesigned Gate and Boarding Experience in Atlanta

ATLANTA, July 28, 2017 -- Delta today launched phase one of a test program designed to enhance the gate experience and streamline the boarding process for customers at T Concourse at Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport. As part of this three-month pilot project, customers will encounter the following f ... Continue reading

DENSO News Release - DENSO addresses the future of mobility and North American auto manufacturing at Management Briefing Seminars

DENSO News Release - DENSO addresses the future of mobility and North American auto manufacturing at Management Briefing Seminars

DENSO News Release - DENSO addresses the future of mobility and North American auto manufacturing at Management Briefing Seminars == For Immediate Release == July 28, 2017 Contact: Bridgette LaRose DENSO International America, Inc. Phone: (248) 372-8266 bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com DENSO addresses the future of mobi ... Continue reading

DENSO News Release - DENSO Announces First -quarter Financial Results

DENSO News Release - DENSO Announces First -quarter Financial Results

DENSO News Release - DENSO Announces First -quarter Financial Results NEWS RELEASE == For Immediate Release == July 28, 2017 Contact: Bridgette LaRose DENSO International America, Inc. Phone: (248) 372-8266 bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com = DENSO Announces First -quarter Financial Results = KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO ... Continue reading

Electric Buses 2018-2038: As People Move to Cities, Car Sales Peak but Electric Bus Sales Rise to Over $500 Billion by 2028 - Research and Markets

Electric Buses 2018-2038: As People Move to Cities, Car Sales Peak but Electric Bus Sales Rise to Over $500 Billion by 2028 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Electric Buses 2018-2038" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Electric Buses Reinvented: $500 Billion Market This report of over 150 information-packed pages is a complete rewrite of the annual report on electric buses. ... Continue reading

Electric Motorcycles & Scooters - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Electric Motorcycles & Scooters - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Electric Motorcycles & Scooters - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Entrance of several huge original equipment manufacturers, declining battery prices and low operational and maintenance costs are some of the factors influencing the market growth. ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28, 2017 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of July 28, 2017, include second quarter results, J.D. Power awards, Strategic Vision recognition and extension of the officer protection package. ... Continue reading

Fuel Injection System - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Fuel Injection System - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Fuel Injection System - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Fuel Injection system Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.36% to reach $85.8 billion. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Reports Second Quarter, First Half 2017 Results

Goodyear Reports Second Quarter, First Half 2017 Results

AKRON, Ohio, July 28, 2017 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  today reported results for the second quarter and first half of 2017. "Our second quarter results reflect the impact of volatile raw material costs and an increasingly challenging competitive environment, particularly in the United States and Europe," ... Continue reading

Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028: The Last Mile EV Market will Reach Over $792 Billion by 2028 - Research and Markets

Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028: The Last Mile EV Market will Reach Over $792 Billion by 2028 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This 124 page report analyses the world of delivering things and people on the last leg of their journey and how electric vehicles will help. ... Continue reading

Lithia Reports Record Second Quarter 2017 Results

Lithia Reports Record Second Quarter 2017 Results

MEDFORD, Ore.—Lithia Motors, Inc. today reported the highest second quarter revenue and earnings per share in company history, the 27th consecutive quarter of record results. Second quarter 2017 net income per diluted share increased 5% to $2.12 from $2.01 for the second quarter of 2016. ... Continue reading

Mahindra Automotive North America Announces Third Round Of Urban Agriculture Grants Totaling $100,000 To Six Non-Profits

Mahindra Automotive North America Announces Third Round Of Urban Agriculture Grants Totaling $100,000 To Six Non-Profits

TROY, Mich., July 28, 2017 -- Now in its third year, the Mahindra Urban Agriculture Grant Program announced donations totaling $100,000 in funding or Mahindra farm equipment to six southeast Michigan non-profits on Thursday evening, July 27.  The presentations took place at the second of three shows in the Mahindra Su ... Continue reading

Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series Heads to Missouri August 5th

Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series Heads to Missouri August 5th

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., July 28, 2017 -- The third and final midwestern race on the 2017 Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series schedule takes place at I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri, August 5th. "We had a great race in Cedar Rapids earlier this month, and we'll be in Madison this weekend. Then, it's off to Lebanon," Ba ... Continue reading

New Zealand Tire Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - Research and Markets

New Zealand Tire Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "New Zealand Tire Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. New Zealand tire market is slated to clock a CAGR of more than 8%, in value terms, during 2017-22. ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Group Dealerships Named Best To Work For

Penske Automotive Group Dealerships Named Best To Work For

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 28, 2017 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international transportation services company, announced today that twenty (20) of its dealerships have been named by Automotive News as among the 100 Best Dealerships to Work For in the United States. The award winning dealerships are: Merced ... Continue reading

Phoenix, AZ based Tri-State Motor Transit Co., a division of Roadmaster Group, becomes Tri-State

Phoenix, AZ based Tri-State Motor Transit Co., a division of Roadmaster Group, becomes Tri-State

GLENDALE, Ariz., July 28, 2017 -- Tri-State Motor Transit Co. specializing in the transportation of Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives, Hazardous Materials and other highly sensitive cargo has completed its transition to Tri-State. ... Continue reading

Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

DALLAS, July 28, 2017 -- Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. ("SC") today announced net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 ("Q2 2017") of $265 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share. During Q2 2017, SC's effective tax rate was 24.0 percent, down from 35.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK, July 28, 2017 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months and six months ending June 30, 2017 on Monday, July 31, 2017, before the opening of the stock market. Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold ... Continue reading

Tenneco Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

Tenneco Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Tenneco Inc. reported a second quarter net loss of $2 million, or 3-cents per diluted share, which includes adjustments of $104 million after tax. Second quarter 2016 net income* was $84 million, or $1.46 per diluted share. ... Continue reading

TOP GEAR AMERICA SERIES PREMIERE Sunday, July 30 at 8p/7c on BBC America - Episode Available Now!

TOP GEAR AMERICA SERIES PREMIERE Sunday, July 30 at 8p/7c on BBC America - Episode Available Now!

TOP GEAR AMERICA SERIES PREMIERE SUNDAY JULY 30 at 8p/7c on BBC AMERICA NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON TOP GEAR AMERICA Digital Press Site & Screening Room<http://www.bbcapr.com/epk/top-gear> MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCHER C.J. WILSON TAKES A SPIN ON THE TOP GEAR TRACK! SNEAK PEEK OF SECOND EPISODE'S ULTIMATE ARM AVAILABLE ( ... Continue reading

FCA Announces Certification of 2017 Model-year Diesel Vehicles

FCA Announces Certification of 2017 Model-year Diesel Vehicles

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28, 2017 -- FCA US LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) , announced today that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the Air Resources Board (ARB) of the State of Calif ... Continue reading

Kia Motors And B.R.A.K.E.S. Expand Schedule Of Free Defensive Driving Classes For Teens Throughout The Midwest

Kia Motors And B.R.A.K.E.S. Expand Schedule Of Free Defensive Driving Classes For Teens Throughout The Midwest

IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2017 -- Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) are expanding both the number of locations and number of free defensive driving classes offered throughout the Midwest as part of an effort to help reduce the high rate of motor vehicle crashes involving teenage ... Continue reading

News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe

News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe

FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation and Head of Daimler Trucks Asia: “With start of production of the eCanter, we become the first global manufacturer to produce an all-electric truck in series. From now on we can address the growing demand for locally emission free delivery trucks in Mega-Cities. ... Continue reading

Los Angelas Metro Award BYD Largest Electric Bus Order

Los Angelas Metro Award BYD Largest Electric Bus Order

Los Angeles CA July 27, 2017; In a unanimous vote, the Board of Los Angeles Metro, one of the largest transportation systems in the United States, voted to award a contract for 60 40-foot all-electric buses to local manufacturer BYD. According to BYD, this is among the largest single contracts for electric buses in US ... Continue reading

THE CONCOURS OF AMERICA AT ST. JOHN'S - THIS WEEKEND!

THE CONCOURS OF AMERICA AT ST. JOHN'S - THIS WEEKEND!

The weekend of July 28/29/30 will see the 39th presentation of this amazing classic and collector car show where multiple events throughout the weekend draw automobile enthusiasts of all stripes to the Concours grounds where they can immerse themselves in multiple exhibits of cars, seminars on car collecting topics, so ... Continue reading

POET Responds to Court Decision on RFS Volumes

POET Responds to Court Decision on RFS Volumes

POET CEO Jeff Broin responded to today's decision by thee U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which struck down the EPA's methodology for lowering the 2016 volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard: "Today's decision is a victory for U.S. drivers and everyone who supports clean, American-made fuel. "Con ... Continue reading

‘Festival of the Unexceptional’ Names UK’s Best and Blandest Cars

‘Festival of the Unexceptional’ Names UK’s Best and Blandest Cars

And the Awards for ThIS year’s most extraordinarily ordinary Cars in the UK Went to … Buckinghamshire, England (July 25, 2017) – A thoroughly pleasant 1983 Datsun Sunny 1.5 GL took home Best of Show honors last weekend at what is always the nation’s most eagerly anticipated car show, the Hagerty “Festival of ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Dune Convertible Review - Midlife Auto-Mobility On Big Sur And More

2017 Volkswagen Dune Convertible Review - Midlife Auto-Mobility On Big Sur And More

I pick up a Sandstorm Yellow Metallic 2017 Dune Beetle convertible in San Jose for a press evaluation trip and a chance to see an old sweetheart in Monterey who recently suffered a broken kneecap, sprained ankle and wounded pride. From our medical maladies came a fresh longing to rekindle our youth with auto-therapy. A ... Continue reading

Porsche Planning to Enter Formula E Racing

Porsche Planning to Enter Formula E Racing

Beginning in 2019, Porsche will compete with a factory team in the Formula E Championship. As a result, the company will with great regret end its involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2017 season. ... Continue reading

THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM

THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM

From the moment Sir Henry Royce introduced the Rolls-Royce Phantom in 1925 it was judged ‘The Best Car in the World’ by the cognoscenti. As a result it has conveyed some of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women to the most defining historical moments over the last 92 years. ... Continue reading

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