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Hillel at the Crossroads - Part 2

Hillel at the Crossroads - Part 2

How Things Broke Down in Boston Special Report by Edwin Black Northeastern University Hillel board chairman Sheldon Goldman is incensed at the treatment that his Hillel chapter has received at the hands of Hillel International, and he lays the blame squarely on the organization’s CEO — Eric Fingerhut. In an August ... Continue reading

Hillel at the Crossroads - Part 1

Hillel at the Crossroads - Part 1

Special Report by Edwin Black TheCuttingEdgeNews.com When Hillel International CEO Eric Fingerhut stands at the window of his curved corner office at the organization’s Washington, DC headquarters, he looks down on a streetscape dominated by Chinatown and its Friendship Arch. But Fingerhut’s domain extends far beyo ... Continue reading

Millennials Love to Travel and Socialize

Millennials Love to Travel and Socialize

Millennials love to travel and socialize during the summer and they don’t mind spending money to do it. Maven surveyed more than 2,000 millennials ages 18-35 and profiled their social calendars, spending habits and summer adventures. ... Continue reading

Self Driving Ford To Deliver Domino's Pizza

Self Driving Ford To Deliver Domino's Pizza

Domino's® and Ford Begin Consumer Research of Pizza Delivery Using Self-Driving Vehicles ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29, 2017 – Domino's Pizza , the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, and Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading

Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market Worth 10,573.3 Million USD by 2025

Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market Worth 10,573.3 Million USD by 2025

PUNE, India, August 29, 2017 -- According to the new market research report "Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market by Offering (Hardware, Software), Technology (Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Context Awareness and Natural Language Processing), Process, Application and Region - Global Forecast to ... Continue reading

Boeing Donates $1 Million to Assist Hurricane Harvey Recovery and Relief Efforts

Boeing Donates $1 Million to Assist Hurricane Harvey Recovery and Relief Efforts

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2017 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is committing $1 million from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with disaster relief across Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the company announced today. ... Continue reading

Cadillac Finds Canada's Next Daring Moment with Vancouver-based Business

Cadillac Finds Canada's Next Daring Moment with Vancouver-based Business

Vancouver-based Meatme awarded bursary and mentorship TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2017 /CNW/ - In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, Cadillac Canada celebrated 150 Daring Moments in Canadian history, and showcased four of those milestone moments through Canadian artistic creations. ... Continue reading

Canadians Save Up To 40 Per Cent Off in the Cayman Islands With 'Fall Only In Cayman'

Canadians Save Up To 40 Per Cent Off in the Cayman Islands With 'Fall Only In Cayman'

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - This fall, the Cayman Islands is offering Canadians a sequel to summer with their annual FALL ONLY IN CAYMAN promotion. ... Continue reading

Cruise Line Executives, Presidents and CEOs Open for Business at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

Cruise Line Executives, Presidents and CEOs Open for Business at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Aug. 29, 2017 -- Interacting directly with cruise line decision makers, including presidents and CEOs, will take center stage at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show. ... Continue reading

DealerSocket Announces the Hire of New President and CEO Sejal Pietrzak; Jonathan Ord, Founder, Continues as Strategic Investor and Board Member

DealerSocket Announces the Hire of New President and CEO Sejal Pietrzak; Jonathan Ord, Founder, Continues as Strategic Investor and Board Member

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 -- DealerSocket, the leading provider of technology platforms for the automotive industry, announced today that Sejal Pietrzak has joined the company as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Demonstrates Advanced Mission Command and Control among Unmanned Underwater, Airborne and On-shore Assets at ANTX 2017

General Dynamics Demonstrates Advanced Mission Command and Control among Unmanned Underwater, Airborne and On-shore Assets at ANTX 2017

NEWPORT, R.I., Aug. 29, 2017 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems and General Dynamics Electric Boat demonstrated multiple mission command, control and communication capabilities connecting Bluefin Robotics' unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and a third-party provided unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a simulated AN/B ... Continue reading

Goodyear Using Soybean Oil-Based Rubber in Tires

Goodyear Using Soybean Oil-Based Rubber in Tires

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2017 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  is harvesting some unique "seeds" of innovation as it introduces a new tire technology with support from the United Soybean Board (USB). The first commercial use of a new soybean oil-based rubber compound is helping Goodyear enhance tire performance in ... Continue reading

Middleborough School Bus Drivers And Monitors Ratify Teamster Contract

Middleborough School Bus Drivers And Monitors Ratify Teamster Contract

MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamster school bus drivers and monitors with Middleborough Public Schools have overwhelmingly ratified a three-year agreement. ... Continue reading

Morrie’s Automotive Announces Midwest Expansion

Morrie’s Automotive Announces Midwest Expansion

MINNETONKA, Minn.—Morrie’s Automotive Group announced today plans to expand their Midwest presence with the addition of 5 new dealership locations and 6 new brands. The new dealerships, which will be located in Minnesota and Wisconsin, will be opened by the end of 2018. ... Continue reading

NIAS Coordinating Unmanned Aircraft System Demonstration Flights for InterDrone Participants and Industry Professionals

NIAS Coordinating Unmanned Aircraft System Demonstration Flights for InterDrone Participants and Industry Professionals

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29, 2017 -- In collaboration with InterDrone the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS), Nevada State College (NSC) and the City of Henderson are promoting unmanned aircraft system (UAS) demonstration flights at the Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range (HUVR) in advance of InterDrone. The demonstrat ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania DCNR to Launch Pilot Program Permitting Larger All-Terrain Vehicles in Two State Forest Trail Systems

Pennsylvania DCNR to Launch Pilot Program Permitting Larger All-Terrain Vehicles in Two State Forest Trail Systems

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Bureau of Forestry is initiating a pilot program increasing the size of registered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) permitted on two state forest trail systems, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today. ... Continue reading

Press Release: DealersLink Introduces New Dealer-to-Dealer Trading App

Press Release: DealersLink Introduces New Dealer-to-Dealer Trading App

Note to editors: app screen shots available upon request Media Contact: Glenn Gillen, APR ggillen@sacommunications.com<mailto:ggillen@sacommunications.com> 919-377-9552 DealersLink to Introduce New Dealer-to-Dealer Trading App at Digital Dealer Conference Provides Mobile Access to Inventory and Accelerated Response Tim ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Experience Comes to the Michigan State Fair

Ram Truck Experience Comes to the Michigan State Fair

NOVI, Mich., Aug. 29, 2017 -- Labor Day weekend is just around the corner and for those looking for something fun to do, look no further than one of Michigan's best festivals – the Michigan State Fair. ... Continue reading

Sundance Helicopters And Pahrump Valley Winery In Exclusive Partnership To Launch Unique "Heli & Wine Experience" Tours

Sundance Helicopters And Pahrump Valley Winery In Exclusive Partnership To Launch Unique "Heli & Wine Experience" Tours

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29, 2017 -- Sundance Helicopters, Inc., the most experienced and highest-rated experiential tourism company in Las Vegas, has partnered with the award-winning Pahrump Valley Winery, the leader in Nevada-grown grapes and wines and the state's largest winery, for the "Heli & Wine Experience" tours. ... Continue reading

Wide Open Media Group Launches New Automotive Site, WideOpenRoads.com, With Partner Polaris

Wide Open Media Group Launches New Automotive Site, WideOpenRoads.com, With Partner Polaris

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2017 -- Wide Open Media Group, the leading digital media publisher dedicated to the Heartland of America, along with presenting launch sponsor Polaris, has officially announced its newest content publishing venture, WideOpenRoads.com. ... Continue reading

Win a Trip to Amsterdam from Dutch Farms

Win a Trip to Amsterdam from Dutch Farms

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2017 -- For 30 years Dutch Farms has been Chicagoland's trusted and family-owned dairy company with Dutch roots. ... Continue reading

AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Results

AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Results

MONROVIA, Calif.—AeroVironment, Inc. today reported financial results for its first quarter ended July 29, 2017. “The AeroVironment team successfully executed our plan in the first quarter, delivering $43.8 million in revenue, a 21 percent increase over first quarter fiscal 2017, and loss per share of $0.19, a 63 p ... Continue reading

AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million for Share Repurchase

AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million for Share Repurchase

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2017 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of AutoNation's common stock. ... Continue reading

Californians Seek Even-Handed Approach to Clean Air Spending, Unwilling to Forego Present Benefits for Future Tech Promises, Says New Research

Californians Seek Even-Handed Approach to Clean Air Spending, Unwilling to Forego Present Benefits for Future Tech Promises, Says New Research

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The vast majority of Californians want local and state government to blend innovative energy and transportation technologies with sensible policies and fair distribution of clean air funds and carbon cap-and-trade auction proceeds, according to a recent poll ... Continue reading

Continental Offers VDO OEM Direct Fuel Modules For Popular European Makes

Continental Offers VDO OEM Direct Fuel Modules For Popular European Makes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Continental Offers VDO OEM Direct Fuel Modules For Popular European Makes Dear Editor: We are sending you this press release on behalf of Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a leading and trusted aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered aftermarket parts for HVAC and engine cooling, door ... Continue reading

Cummins Unveils Next Generation of Energy-Diverse Products and Technology Solutions

Cummins Unveils Next Generation of Energy-Diverse Products and Technology Solutions

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Aeos 1 - first fully electric heavy-duty truck and powertrain (Photo: Business Wire) Aeos 1 - first fully electric heavy-duty truck and powertrain (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Aeos 2 - first fully electric heavy-duty truck and powertrain (Photo: Business Wir ... Continue reading

Disaster Relief: U-Haul Extends 30 Days Free Self-Storage in Louisiana for Harvey Victims

Disaster Relief: U-Haul Extends 30 Days Free Self-Storage in Louisiana for Harvey Victims

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 29, 2017 -- U-Haul Companies of Southern Louisiana and Northern Louisiana are offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents who stand to be impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey's winds and rains. ... Continue reading

Fleet Management Market Worth 28.66 Billion USD by 2022

Fleet Management Market Worth 28.66 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India, August 29, 2017 -- According to a new market research report "Fleet Management Market by Solution (Operations Management, Information Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Maintenance & Leasing, Safety & Compliance Management), Service, Deployment Type, Fleet Type and Region - Global forecast to 2022", publ ... Continue reading

Global $40 Billion Telematics Market for On & Off Highway, Form Factor, Hardware, Vehicle & Equipment Type, Technology, Aftermarket & Region - Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

Global $40 Billion Telematics Market for On & Off Highway, Form Factor, Hardware, Vehicle & Equipment Type, Technology, Aftermarket & Region - Forecast to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Telematics Market for On- & Off-Highway, Form Factor, Hardware, Vehicle & Equipment Type, Technology, Aftermarket & Region - Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The telematics market for on & off-highway vehicles is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.37% during the fo ... Continue reading

Hyundai Capital America Provides Payment Assistance to Customers Displaced by Hurricane Harvey

Hyundai Capital America Provides Payment Assistance to Customers Displaced by Hurricane Harvey

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 -- Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a top-10 U.S. captive auto-finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Motors Finance, has announced that it is offering payment relief solutions to its customers affected by Hurricane Harvey. ... Continue reading

Inattentive Drivers Causing More Collisions Than Impaired and Speeding Drivers Combined

Inattentive Drivers Causing More Collisions Than Impaired and Speeding Drivers Combined

OPP Conduct Labour Day Weekend Distracted Driving Campaign (Sept.1-4, 2017)    ORILLIA, ON, Aug. 29, 2017 /CNW/ - Inattentive driving is linked to more collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads so far this year than speeding and alcohol/drug-related collisions combined.  Since January 1, 2017, d ... Continue reading

Magna Makes Strategic Investment in Solid-state LiDAR Developer Innoviz

Magna Makes Strategic Investment in Solid-state LiDAR Developer Innoviz

Magna invests in Innoviz Technologies Ltd. to expand existing collaboration with solid-state LiDAR technology innovator Incorporation of Innoviz's LiDAR technology enhances Magna's Level 3/4/5 autonomous driving sensor solutions Investment demonstrates Magna's commitment to continue investing in leading edge automotive ... Continue reading

Michelin Showcases Technical Leadership in Agriculture Tires of the Future at Farm Progress Show

Michelin Showcases Technical Leadership in Agriculture Tires of the Future at Farm Progress Show

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 29, 2017 -- At this year's Farm Progress show, the nation's largest outdoor farm event, Aug. ... Continue reading

New Holland Agriculture unveils methane powered concept tractor

New Holland Agriculture unveils methane powered concept tractor

LONDON, Aug. 30, 2017 -- A sustainable vision for the future of farming was unveiled today at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, USA. ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America is ELD Headquarters for Professional Drivers

TravelCenters of America is ELD Headquarters for Professional Drivers

WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, is a professional driver’s first stop to prepare for the upcoming ELD mandate. TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel stores and TA Truck Service facilities offer a growing selection of ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Available For Purchase At Honda Dealerships Now

2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Available For Purchase At Honda Dealerships Now

The Euro-inspired 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback begins arriving at dealerships today with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP1) starting at $19,900 for the LX with 6-speed manual transmission. ... Continue reading

Ram Launches New 2018 Harvest Edition

Ram Launches New 2018 Harvest Edition

DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 29, 2017 -- Ram supports American farmers with the first truck designed specifically for the agriculture industry Ram Harvest Edition available in Case IH Red and New Holland Blue Ram Harvest Edition combines capability, technology and premium appearance Ram is celebrating its agricultural bonds wit ... Continue reading

Third Generation Porsche Cayenne Models Make Global Debut in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Third Generation Porsche Cayenne Models Make Global Debut in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2017 -- Today Porsche unveiled the new 2019 Cayenne. ... Continue reading

Zacks Index Services Introduces The Zacks Global Autonomous Vehicle Index

Zacks Index Services Introduces The Zacks Global Autonomous Vehicle Index

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2017 -- Zacks Index Services is pleased to announce the introduction of Zacks Global Autonomous Vehicle Index. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Expands its Indonesian and ASEAN Footprint with All-New XPANDER People-Carrier

Mitsubishi Motors Expands its Indonesian and ASEAN Footprint with All-New XPANDER People-Carrier

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) celebrates the world premiere of its next generation MPV at the 25th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show in Jakarta, Indonesia, with the all-new XPANDER - a name reflecting MMC's ambition to expand the customer's motoring experience, and to make it more fulfilling, more enjoya ... Continue reading

Honda to Hold Demonstration Run of Honda RA300 at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix

Honda to Hold Demonstration Run of Honda RA300 at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix

Honda announced plans to hold a demonstration run of the Honda RA300 on race day of the 2017 FIA(1) Formula One (F1) World Championship Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Monza Circuit) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Honda's Italian Grand Prix victory with the RA300, which also took place at t ... Continue reading

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD Review By John Heilig

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD Review By John Heilig

Under the sculpted hood rides a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four. The quiet engine delivers good power for the 3,327-pound vehicle, and its operation is quiet. There is little or no engine noise, although some tire noise intrudes into the cabin on less-than- ... Continue reading

Automotive Metals Market Worth $129.33 Billion By 2025 | CAGR: 4.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Automotive Metals Market Worth $129.33 Billion By 2025 | CAGR: 4.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 29, 2017 -- The global automotive metals market is expected to reach USD 129.33 billion by 2025, at a growing of 4.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global vehicle demand was 78.2 million units in 2011 and increased to 93.9 million units in 2016. Increasing demand for ... Continue reading

eMotorWerks Increases Revenues with Utility Grid Services and Reduces Prices on JuiceNet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

eMotorWerks Increases Revenues with Utility Grid Services and Reduces Prices on JuiceNet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 -- eMotorWerks, the creator of JuiceNet, the leading internet of things electric vehicle charging platform, is reducing retail prices for the newest version of its best-selling smart charging stations by $50 a unit. ... Continue reading

Octo Telematics: Distracted Driving Cost UK Drivers over £10.8 Million in 2016

Octo Telematics: Distracted Driving Cost UK Drivers over £10.8 Million in 2016

LONDON—Octo Telematics (Octo), the number one global provider of telematics for the auto insurance industry, today released data showing the financial cost of using a mobile phone when driving. Figures from the DVLA1 show that 32,980 CU 80 (Breach of Requirements as to control of a vehicle, such as using a mobile pho ... Continue reading

Technical Snapshots for These Auto Dealerships Stocks -- Cars.com, AutoNation, CarMax, and Copart

Technical Snapshots for These Auto Dealerships Stocks -- Cars.com, AutoNation, CarMax, and Copart

NEW YORK, August 29, 2017 -- If you want a Stock Review on CARS, AN, KMX, or CPRT then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. DailyStockTracker.com revisits the Auto Dealerships industry, which includes businesses that sell new or used cars at the retai ... Continue reading

China Finds New "Marco Polos" to Tell Its Story

China Finds New "Marco Polos" to Tell Its Story

It's been almost a millennium since Marco Polo's epic journey to China, which marks the very first voyage of Chinese treasures and spirits abroad led by a person from the West. ... Continue reading

Toyota Creates "Connected Technologies" to Advance In-Car User Experience

Toyota Creates "Connected Technologies" to Advance In-Car User Experience

Toyota Motor North America announced the decision to form a new group focused on delivering industry-leading user experiences and new technologies for its Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Leveraging the company’s new “One Toyota” structure, the newly formed “Connected Technologies” group will have approximately 100 ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group Forge Partnership To Co-Develop Electric Vehicles In China

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group Forge Partnership To Co-Develop Electric Vehicles In China

Newly formed joint venture eGT New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. expected to support zero-emission mobility, a key priority for both Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport A New Pocket Rocket - Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport A New Pocket Rocket - Review By Larry Nutson

Car sales are soft, as more and more buyers opt for an SUV. Half way through 2017 Hyundai retail sales totals are up a bit year-over-year. ... Continue reading

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