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Friday, August 18, 2017

AAA: Traffic Safety Tips for the Eclipse

AAA: Traffic Safety Tips for the Eclipse

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Astronauts Showcase Space Art Created with Childhood Cancer Patients

Astronauts Showcase Space Art Created with Childhood Cancer Patients

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients from around the world will have the opportunity to see a spacesuit art project they helped create. ... Continue reading

ATA Concerned Reopening of GHG Phase 2 Rule Could Undermine Federal Uniformity

ATA Concerned Reopening of GHG Phase 2 Rule Could Undermine Federal Uniformity

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations officials said they were concerned that by moving to reopen the second phase of its Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty rule, the Environmental Protection Agency could be set ... Continue reading

Coalition of Maritime Commerce Organizations Responds to Forensic Report on Asian Carp

Coalition of Maritime Commerce Organizations Responds to Forensic Report on Asian Carp

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, August 18, UnLock Our Jobs--a coalition of business and industry organizations dedicated to supporting the U.S. economy through the advancement of environmentally friendly domestic maritime commerce--responded to Southern Illinois University's issuance of its ... Continue reading

Confederate Motorcycles Unveiled the R-Code Combat Bomber, Its Most Powerful Example of the Art of Rebellion to Date, at the Pebble Beach Quail Event Today

Confederate Motorcycles Unveiled the R-Code Combat Bomber, Its Most Powerful Example of the Art of Rebellion to Date, at the Pebble Beach Quail Event Today

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail FA-13 Combat Bomber (Photo: Business Wire) BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Confederate Motorcycles, creators of the world’s most exotic motorcycles, has released the extremely limited-edition FA-13 Combat Bomber, of which only thirteen examples will be handcrafted at the company’s Birmingham he ... Continue reading

Delphi Partners with Innoviz Technologies to Provide High-Performance LiDAR Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles

Delphi Partners with Innoviz Technologies to Provide High-Performance LiDAR Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles

GILLINGHAM, England and KFAR SABA, Israel, Aug. 18, 2017 -- Delphi Automotive PLC announced today it has signed a commercial partnership agreement with Innoviz Technologies, a leading Israeli-based company developing LiDAR technology for the mass commercialization of autonomous vehicles. ... Continue reading

ExxonMobil Teams up with NASCAR and NBA Legends to Bring “Mobil 1 Annual Protection: The Drive” to New York City

ExxonMobil Teams up with NASCAR and NBA Legends to Bring “Mobil 1 Annual Protection: The Drive” to New York City

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FICO Unveils New Solution to Instantly Optimize Deal Structures for Auto Finance

FICO Unveils New Solution to Instantly Optimize Deal Structures for Auto Finance

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017 -- HIGHLIGHTS: New FICO solution instantly discovers and evaluates millions of alternative offers to deliver the best offers to auto lenders, empowering them to aggressively compete for business without compromising risk standards, growth targets, or compliance requirements At the core o ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Sensors Market 2017-2021 with Sensata Technologies, Continental, Delphi Automotive, DENSO & Robert Bosch Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Sensors Market 2017-2021 with Sensata Technologies, Continental, Delphi Automotive, DENSO & Robert Bosch Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Motorcycle Sensors Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global motorcycle sensors market to grow at a CAGR of 13.41% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

NASA Successfully Launches Latest Communications Satellite

NASA Successfully Launches Latest Communications Satellite

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-M (TDRS-M), which is the third and final in a series of next generation communications satellites, has successfully been placed into orbit following separation from an United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. ... Continue reading

Sandhills Publishing Launches NeedTurfEquipment.com, Connecting Buyers & Sellers Of New & Used Turf Equipment

Sandhills Publishing Launches NeedTurfEquipment.com, Connecting Buyers & Sellers Of New & Used Turf Equipment

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 18, 2017 -- Buyers and sellers of turf equipment now have an easy-access outlet for new and used assets: NeedTurfEquipment.com. ... Continue reading

Carroll Shelby’s 1964 “Secret Weapon” Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe to Return in Limited Production Series

Carroll Shelby’s 1964 “Secret Weapon” Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe to Return in Limited Production Series

Shelby American will finish Carroll Shelby's 1964 "secret weapon" program with a limited production series of big block Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes. ... Continue reading

The Danish and Turkish Straits are critical to Europe’s crude oil and petroleum trade

The Danish and Turkish Straits are critical to Europe’s crude oil and petroleum trade

The Danish and Turkish Straits are critical to Europe’s crude oil and petroleum trade ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW

I drove a 2017 Mazda CX-5 with the upgraded 187-horsepower SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading

AAPEX Introduces 2017 Mobile App

AAPEX Introduces 2017 Mobile App

The AAPEX 2017 Mobile App lets users register and get more information on the 2,200 exhibiting companies. ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Awarded $115 Million by U.S. Navy for Virginia-Class Submarine Work

General Dynamics Awarded $115 Million by U.S. Navy for Virginia-Class Submarine Work

GROTON, Conn., Aug. 18, 2017 -- General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $115.3 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy to provide research and development and lead-yard services for Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Laser Headlight Market to Grow at a CAGR of 162% by 2021: Increase in R&D Spending by Vendors in Headlight Technologies to Drive Innovation & Application - Research and Markets

Global Motorcycle Laser Headlight Market to Grow at a CAGR of 162% by 2021: Increase in R&D Spending by Vendors in Headlight Technologies to Drive Innovation & Application - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Motorcycle Laser Headlight Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global motorcycle laser headlight market to grow at a CAGR of 162.77% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Identifying emerging technologies for robotics systems for potential space station near the moon

Identifying emerging technologies for robotics systems for potential space station near the moon

B.C.-based MDA awarded $2.75-million contract to support deep-space exploration LONGUEUIL, QC, Aug. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadians working in the space sector will benefit from new business opportunities as a result of a $2.75-million contract awarded to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ... Continue reading

Big Trailer Rentals Expands into Murrieta, California

Big Trailer Rentals Expands into Murrieta, California

MURRIETA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017 -- A flatbed trailer rental company that was founded in 2015 has already seen enough demand for their unique business model that the owner has opened a new location in Southern California. ... Continue reading

City Chic Travel Introduces One-of-a-Kind Luxury Tours Curated by Locals

City Chic Travel Introduces One-of-a-Kind Luxury Tours Curated by Locals

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2017 -- City Chic Travel is excited to announce the launch of their luxury tours. ... Continue reading

Florida Rideshare Drivers Can Save Money with New GEICO Product

Florida Rideshare Drivers Can Save Money with New GEICO Product

LAKELAND, Fla.—Hey rideshare drivers in the Sunshine State, GEICO has just made it a lot easier on you and your wallet. The company is now offering its low-cost ridesharing insurance product to drivers in Florida. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Adhesives Market - By Resin Type, Vehicle Type, Application, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Adhesives Market - By Resin Type, Vehicle Type, Application, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates (2016-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Adhesives Market - By Resin Type, Vehicle Type, Application, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates (2016-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive adhesive market was valued at $ 4.03 billion in 2016, and will gro ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicle Wiper System Market - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 3.8% by 2021 - Research and Markets

Global Commercial Vehicle Wiper System Market - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 3.8% by 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Commercial Vehicle Wiper System Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global commercial vehicle wiper system market to grow at a CAGR of 3.80 % during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Great time to grab a bargain used car but new bike sales still plummeting

Great time to grab a bargain used car but new bike sales still plummeting

Mycarcheck.com market guide: August 2017 Great time to grab a bargain used car but new bike sales still plummeting         Used car of the month: Land Rover Discovery 4 Used bike of the month: BMW R Nine T   Mycarcheck.com's valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car ... Continue reading

How These Trucking Stocks are Performing? -- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Ryder System, Heartland Express, and Old Dominion Freight Line

How These Trucking Stocks are Performing? -- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Ryder System, Heartland Express, and Old Dominion Freight Line

NEW YORK, August 18, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on JBHT, R, HTLD, or ODFL then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. On Thursday, August 17, 2017, the NASDAQ Composite, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the S&P 500 edged lower at the closing b ... Continue reading

Rear-view Mirror Market for Automotive Worth 12.97 Billion USD by 2022

Rear-view Mirror Market for Automotive Worth 12.97 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India, August 18, 2017 -- The report "Rear-View Mirror Market for Automotive by Product (Conventional and Smart), Feature (Auto dimming, BSD, Power Control, Automatic Foldable, Heated, Indicator), Type, Mounting Location, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the ... Continue reading

The eyes of the world are on Guizhou: Ten words selected by ICC leaders and international mainstream media to describe the mountainous region in Southwest China

The eyes of the world are on Guizhou: Ten words selected by ICC leaders and international mainstream media to describe the mountainous region in Southwest China

XINGYI, China, Aug. 18, 2017 -- Co-organized by Guizhou provincial government and Huanqiu.com, the International Dialogue on Green Development and Mountain Tourism was held in Xingyi City in the Qianxi'nan Prefecture of Guizhou Province. ... Continue reading

Tint World® Opens Second Ontario Store

Tint World® Opens Second Ontario Store

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug.18, 2017 -- Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Bolton, Ontario, about 25 minutes northwest of Toronto. Owned and operated by Vito Pastore, the new store is the second Tint World® location to open in Canad ... Continue reading

Biker Summer 2017 campaign: What’s happening during Biker Summer 2017? Moto-tyres.co.uk is giving away exciting prizes!

Biker Summer 2017 campaign: What’s happening during Biker Summer 2017? Moto-tyres.co.uk is giving away exciting prizes!

To ensure than nothing gets in the way of your next tour, the two-wheeler tyre store from Delticom, Europe’s leading online tyre dealer, is entering anyone who completes the survey before 30 September 2017 into a prize draw to win some great biking accessories. ... Continue reading

Fly Fishing Pro Endorses the Flycraft Inflatable Fishing Boat

Fly Fishing Pro Endorses the Flycraft Inflatable Fishing Boat

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2017 -- Doug McKnight, Fly Fishing Pro, is the next in a long line of existing endorsers for the all-in-one inflatable fishing boat, drift boat, and motor boat: the Flycraft Stealth. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Develops Two-way Charger for EV, a Core Part for V2G "Electric Vehicles Fill Up the City"

Hyundai Mobis Develops Two-way Charger for EV, a Core Part for V2G "Electric Vehicles Fill Up the City"

SEOUL, South Korea—Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced on August 17th that it became the first in Korea to develop the Bi-directional On Board Charger (OBC) for electric vehicles, which is key to the implementation of V2G (Vehicle To Grid). V2G refers to using the idle power while plug-in environment-friendly cars, ... Continue reading

Mozzie Boards Bring Cutting Edge Advancements To Hoverboard Industry

Mozzie Boards Bring Cutting Edge Advancements To Hoverboard Industry

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017 -- Cutting Edge Products, LLC, today announced the launch of the Mozzie board, the most technologically advanced and safest hoverboard on the market. ... Continue reading

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 +VIDEO

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 +VIDEO

Hannover Fairs USA and Newcom proudly welcome all North American and international commercial vehicle industry trade and business press to register for a complimentary NACV Show 2017 Press Pass. ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2016/17 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4 Review by Carey Russ

Car Review: 2016/17 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4 Review by Carey Russ

Car Review, Combining fun and functionality with style DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO: Jeep Research and Buyers Guide Small crossovers are popular in Europe, Central and South America, Asia, and Australia as well as the US, and Jeep has a worldwide following. So it should be no great surprise that a sma ... Continue reading

2017 Jaguar F-Pace 3.0 TDI & F-Pace S Review +VIDEO

2017 Jaguar F-Pace 3.0 TDI & F-Pace S Review +VIDEO

AUTO CENTRAL - May 14, 2016: Last year Jaguar celebrated achieving a world record with the F-Pace by driving through the worlds largest loop on the eve of the International Motor Show (IAA). Now we get to take our first look at the Jaguar F Pace S and the Jaguar F Pace Diesel. We took the new F Pace for a drive and wer ... Continue reading

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