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INFINITI Q Inspiration named 'Best Concept Vehicle' and awarded 'Best Designed Interior' at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design

INFINITI Q Inspiration named 'Best Concept Vehicle' and awarded 'Best Designed Interior' at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design

The INFINITI Q Inspiration Concept today was named "Best Concept Vehicle" and also awarded "Best Designed Interior" by EyesOn Design at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The Q Inspiration concept, a preview of INFINITI's future form language and innovative drivetrain design, made its world debut yesterda ... Continue reading

160 Dump Trucks Will Create the Largest Indoor Driving Experience and Test Track at The Washington Auto Show Tuesday and Wednesday Morning

160 Dump Trucks Will Create the Largest Indoor Driving Experience and Test Track at The Washington Auto Show Tuesday and Wednesday Morning

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2018 -- What: 160 heavy-duty dump trucks will drop 3.3 million pounds of dirt inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as they create the largest indoor U.S. auto show test track and ride experience ever built by a manufacturer. Experts will sculpt the dirt into an off-road track for Land ... Continue reading

Auto News/Video Nissan: Highlights from Detroit Auto Show: Xmotion Concept

Auto News/Video Nissan: Highlights from Detroit Auto Show: Xmotion Concept

News: We have video for you to share with your online audience of Nissan's debut of the Xmotion Concept at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show! *You can access video from our YouTube.Com Page*: * http://bit.ly/2FIP2Jx <http://bit.ly/2FIP2Jx>* *Or you can access video from our Media Access Page:* *http://bit.ly/2EOb24h <http://b ... Continue reading

Auto News: VW at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Jetta / 2018 Passat GT Special Model

Auto News: VW at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Jetta / 2018 Passat GT Special Model

News We have video and detailed footage of VW's global debut of the 2018 GT Passat Special Model and 2019 Jetta - including commentary from Klaus Bischoff - Head of VW Design, Dr. Diess -VW AG Chairman of the Board of Management, and Hinrich Woebcken - VW Group of America President/CEO - for you to share with your onli ... Continue reading

Autosoft Launches Inventory Management Solution for Dealerships

Autosoft Launches Inventory Management Solution for Dealerships

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa., Jan. 16, 2018 -- Autosoft, Inc., a leading national dealer management system (DMS) provider, has introduced the second module in their next-generation DMS, Inventory Management, a robust web-based solution that provides dealerships with vehicle appraisal, inventory pricing, and digital marketing ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Poised For Historic “Super Saturday” at 2018 Scottsdale Auction

Barrett-Jackson Poised For Historic “Super Saturday” at 2018 Scottsdale Auction

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is poised for a historic "Super Saturday" this weekend as some of the most high-profile vehicles are scheduled to cross the auction block. (Photo: Business Wire) The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is poised for a historic "Super Saturday" this ... Continue reading

Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats

Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2018 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Adient [NYSE:ADNT] today announced the formation of Adient Aerospace, a joint venture that will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies. ... Continue reading

Chicago Auto Show Update #2

Chicago Auto Show Update #2

To view this message in a browser, please click here: http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=155&m=1539&e=submit@theautochannel.com&r=3491680 <!-- MAIN CONTENT AREA EXAMPLE --> CHICAGO AUTO SHOW UPDATE #2 PREMIER PARTNERS HIGHLIGHT SPONSOR LINEUP www.chicagoautoshow.com/premier-partners-highlight-sponsor-lineup-media/ ... Continue reading

Five Winter Road Warrior Tips to Keep Cars Safe in the Winter Weather

Five Winter Road Warrior Tips to Keep Cars Safe in the Winter Weather

Hi Carey, With bitter cold weather hitting most of the country over the last few weeks, freezing temperatures, snow and ice can wreak havoc on our roads and our vehicles. Despite these hazardous conditions, more than 70 % of motorists admit they don’t prepare their vehicles for winter weather, according to the C ... Continue reading

Ford Details Plans to Improve Fitness, Refocus Model Lineup and Accelerate Introduction of Smart Vehicles and Services

Ford Details Plans to Improve Fitness, Refocus Model Lineup and Accelerate Introduction of Smart Vehicles and Services

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company today detailed plans to improve operational fitness, refocus capital allocation and accelerate the introduction of smart vehicles and services. Presenting at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit, the company provided preliminary results for full-year 2017, iss ... Continue reading

GAC Motor Brings Premium Lineup to 2018 NAIAS

GAC Motor Brings Premium Lineup to 2018 NAIAS

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 17, 2018 -- China's fastest growing auto brand, GAC Motor, launched its forth exhibition at the North American International Auto show (NAIAS) on January 15th. The signature models in its lineup, including the brand new GA4 sedan and GAC Motor's world debut concept car, the Enverge, are on dis ... Continue reading

General Motors Retains Leadership as Top Manufacturer in Automotive Loyalty Awards Presented by IHS Markit

General Motors Retains Leadership as Top Manufacturer in Automotive Loyalty Awards Presented by IHS Markit

DETROIT--General Motors Corporation received the top honor in automotive manufacturer loyalty during tonight’s presentation of the IHS Markit Loyalty Awards, presented during Automotive News World Congress. The awards, now in their 22nd year, are presented annually by business information provider IHS Markit . IHS Ma ... Continue reading

GOJO Shares 4 Simple Tips To Reduce The Spread Of Workplace Germs This Winter-Germ Season

GOJO Shares 4 Simple Tips To Reduce The Spread Of Workplace Germs This Winter-Germ Season

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2018 -- Winter-germ season is in full swing, and GOJO, the inventors of PURELL® Hand Sanitizer and the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings, shares four simple tips on how to reduce the spread of germs in the workplace. ... Continue reading

Hagerty Launches 'Insider' App In Time For Arizona Auctions

Hagerty Launches 'Insider' App In Time For Arizona Auctions

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2018 -- Hagerty today launched a free app to help collector car auction-goers make smarter buying decisions by helping them research and track vehicles they're interested in. ... Continue reading

Hyundai's 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Named Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2018

Hyundai's 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Named Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2018

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 -- Capitalizing off its successful unveiling at the 2018 Consumer Electronic Show (CES), the Hyundai 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle has received another accolade as the Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2018 in the automotive category. ... Continue reading

Indonesia Automotive Market to experience steady growth in 2018, driven by positive consumer sentiment

Indonesia Automotive Market to experience steady growth in 2018, driven by positive consumer sentiment

Frost & Sullivan's Mobility team forecasts Indonesia's vehicle sales to grow 4.6% in 2018, with commercial vehicles performing well JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 17, 2018 -- The Indonesia automotive market is expected to remain resilient in 2018. ... Continue reading

Jayco and Spartan Motors Partner to Introduce Embark Luxury Class A Diesel Motorhome

Jayco and Spartan Motors Partner to Introduce Embark Luxury Class A Diesel Motorhome

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 16, 2018 -- Jayco, Inc., subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. , a leading American manufacturer of recreational vehicles, and Spartan Specialty Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company") – a global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and a ... Continue reading

Jeff Varick elected to SAE International Board of Directors

Jeff Varick elected to SAE International Board of Directors

[image: Inline image 1] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Jeff Varick elected to SAE International Board of Directors* SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (January 16, 2018): President of Brandmotion, Jeff Varick, has been elected to the SAE International (SAE) Board of Directors. ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls - Safe and Sound Through The Winter: Battery Tests are Part of the Winter Check

Johnson Controls - Safe and Sound Through The Winter: Battery Tests are Part of the Winter Check

HANOVER, Germany, January 16, 2018 -- Stress in summer results in less power in winter Battery tests by experts prevent starting problems Role of battery is increasingly important in modern cars When temperatures start to fall and days become shorter it is time to take your car to the workshop to prepare it for the win ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Develops Object-recognition Camera Technology Using Proprietary AI for Coming Mirrorless Cars

Mitsubishi Electric Develops Object-recognition Camera Technology Using Proprietary AI for Coming Mirrorless Cars

TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has developed what is believed to be the industry’s highest performing automotive camera technology that detects various object types at distances of up to about 100 meters, which will enable drivers to receive advanced warning for enhanced d ... Continue reading

North America Collision Avoidance System Market Analysis Report 2017-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North America Collision Avoidance System Market Analysis Report 2017-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North America Collision Avoidance System Market Analysis (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America Collision Avoidance System Market would witness market growth of 9.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2017-2023). Collision Avoidance System is safety awarene ... Continue reading

PlanetM, AutoMobili-D Award CARMERA Best in Show and Startup of the Year at Inaugural PlanetM Awards Show

PlanetM, AutoMobili-D Award CARMERA Best in Show and Startup of the Year at Inaugural PlanetM Awards Show

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2018 -- PlanetM and AutoMobili-D today announced that CARMERA, provider of real-time 3D maps and navigation-critical data for autonomous vehicles, was awarded both Best in Show and Startup of the Year by Governor Rick Snyder at the inaugural PlanetM Awards ceremony during the 2018 North American Inte ... Continue reading

Pride for India as KISS Gets Prestigious Energy Globe World Award 2017

Pride for India as KISS Gets Prestigious Energy Globe World Award 2017

BHUBANESWAR, India, January 17, 2018 -- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), a sister-concern of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) , won the '18th Energy Globe World Award -2017' as the one and only organization from India. The Energy Globe World Award is the most important award in the field ... Continue reading

Sharp INTELLOS A-UGV Named "Official Security Robot of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

Sharp INTELLOS A-UGV Named "Official Security Robot of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 16, 2018 -- "Start your engines" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) now extends to their automated, driverless security robot, the Sharp INTELLOS Automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV).  Named the "Official Security Robot of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway," the Sharp INTELLOS A-UGV prov ... Continue reading

SiriusXM to Announce Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results

SiriusXM to Announce Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2018 -- SiriusXM announced today that it plans to release full-year and fourth quarter 2017 financial and operating results on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. SiriusXM will hold a conference call at 8:00 am ET the same day to discuss these results. ... Continue reading

Steel Advocates Recognized For Driving Automotive Innovation At The 2018 North American International Auto Show

Steel Advocates Recognized For Driving Automotive Innovation At The 2018 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2018 -- The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), today presented the annual Industry Innovator and Community Hero awards to two distinguished honorees who are championing the use of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). The awards ... Continue reading

Classified Car Website Cars.Com Names 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Best of Award Winner

Classified Car Website Cars.Com Names 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Best of Award Winner

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2018 -- Cars.com has announced the winners of its annual Best of Awards. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Avalon Revealed At 2018 Detroit Auto Show

2019 Toyota Avalon Revealed At 2018 Detroit Auto Show

Designed and Assembled in the U.S.A., Five Generations Strong New V6 and Toyota Hybrid System Powertrains Offering More Power and MPG New TNGA K Sedan Platform with Multi-Link Rear Suspension and Available Toyota-First Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Standard Entune 3.0 with WiFi Hotspot, Qi Wireless Charging, Toyot ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Odyssey Wins Tech Website Cabin Tech of the Year Award

2018 Honda Odyssey Wins Tech Website Cabin Tech of the Year Award

Jan 16, 2018 - DETROIT: The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey was recognized for Cabin Tech of the Year by CNET in its 2018 Roadshow Shift Awards. The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey redefines family-friendly utility and connectivity with innovative features such as its available second-row Magic Slide™ seats, CabinWatch™ day- ... Continue reading

2018 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept Unveiled

2018 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept Unveiled

Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have the potential to shape the future of a flagship luxury crossover for Lexus.Lexus established the luxury crossover segment two decades ago with the global debut of the RX&nbsp;300 at Detroit. ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Jetta¸but not for Europe

New Volkswagen Jetta¸but not for Europe

VW claims improved fuel efficiency, better driving dynamics, while safety and infotainment technology have been improved. ... Continue reading

Ford Doubling Plans For More Electric Vehicles and Hybrids In Future

Ford Doubling Plans For More Electric Vehicles and Hybrids In Future

​DETROIT January 16, 2018; The NACS reported that Forbes wrote that Ford Motor is planning to invest $11 billion in electrified vehicles between now and 2022 by introducing 16 battery-electric cars (EVs) and 24 hybrids or plug-in hybrids globally. The news source notes that Ford is more than doubling its previous pla ... Continue reading

Detroit Auto Show Day 1 My First Hand Observations

Detroit Auto Show Day 1 My First Hand Observations

From Michael Bernstein Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Each year the eyes of the automobile world and now many of the eyes from Silicon Valley turn to the Motor City, Detroit, Michigan for the annual North American International Auto Show to see the latest and greatest models; plus the technical innovati ... Continue reading

GM Forecasts Strong Earnings in 2018

GM Forecasts Strong Earnings in 2018

- Projects record 2017 EPS diluted-adjusted at the high end of the previously stated range of $6.00 to $6.50- Forecasts 2018 business performance to be consistent with expected 2017 results GM forecasts its 2018 results to be largely in line with expected 2017 results, benefiting from continued strength in North Americ ... Continue reading

Iteris Unveils Comprehensive Signal Performance Measures Solution

Iteris Unveils Comprehensive Signal Performance Measures Solution

today launched Iteris SPM, a comprehensive, cloud-based automated traffic signal performance measures (SPM) solution that expands the company’s growing “intersection-as-a-service” offering. With the proliferation of high-resolution traffic data from internet-of-things (IoT) devices, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ... Continue reading

Global Reclaimed Rubber Market 2017-2021 with Fishfa Rubbers, GRP, Rolex Reclaim, Sun Exim & Swani Rubber Industries Dominating - Research and Markets

Global Reclaimed Rubber Market 2017-2021 with Fishfa Rubbers, GRP, Rolex Reclaim, Sun Exim & Swani Rubber Industries Dominating - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--The "Global Reclaimed Rubber Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global reclaimed rubber market to grow at a CAGR of 10.33% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Day 2, 2018 NAIAS - Press Conferences

Day 2, 2018 NAIAS - Press Conferences

Detroit was the world stage and global reveals were the star power as the second day of Press Preview unfolded with the introduction of trucks, crossovers and coupes as well as brand-defining concepts and prototypes. The day opened with the crowning of the Honda Accord, Volvo XC60 and Lincoln Navigator as winners of th ... Continue reading

India's Intelligence Company, Intuition Systems, Forays Into Automobile Business by Forming KAT Motors

India's Intelligence Company, Intuition Systems, Forays Into Automobile Business by Forming KAT Motors

Founded in 2013, Intuition Systems is a leading and fast-growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) company in India, now spreading wings across Asia-Pacific with IVE-POS line of POS and payment products. Made in India, Intuition systems was recently named by top tech magazines as top 5 POS and Top 30 preferred tech work pla ... Continue reading

CES Auto Show 2018 - Panasonic Automotive Exhibits

CES Auto Show 2018 - Panasonic Automotive Exhibits

Panasonic has delivered its in-vehicle infotainment equipment to major global automakers for more than 65 years. ... Continue reading

Automotive Manufacturing Industry Market Assessment – A Case Study on Gaining Better Visibility Into Effective Market Positioning Strategies

Automotive Manufacturing Industry Market Assessment – A Case Study on Gaining Better Visibility Into Effective Market Positioning Strategies

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Infiniti's Market Assessment Service Helps a Prominent Automotive Manufacturing Client Gain Better Visibility into Effective Market Positioning Strategies. (Graphic: Business Wire) Infiniti's Market Assessment Service Helps a Prominent Automotive Manufacturing Client Gain Better Visibi ... Continue reading

Mitchell Announces Secure Blockchain Solution for Sharing Information Among Collision Industry Partners

Mitchell Announces Secure Blockchain Solution for Sharing Information Among Collision Industry Partners

SAN DIEGO--Mitchell International, Inc. (Mitchell), a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, will soon release a secure solution for sharing data among users within the collision repair and insurance claims industry ... Continue reading

All-new 2019 Ram 1500 Pick Up Introduced at 2018 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

All-new 2019 Ram 1500 Pick Up Introduced at 2018 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 becomes the benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and convenience with features never before offered in a pickup. Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds. ... Continue reading

NAIAS 2018: Schaeffler Showcases Environmentally Friendly Drive Systems

NAIAS 2018: Schaeffler Showcases Environmentally Friendly Drive Systems

- Electrification solutions integrate Schaeffler's 48-volt system into the engine-transmission unit and axle - Hybrid innovations for the next-generation high-voltage hybrid module and electric axle - Internal combustion engine developments include the second-generation thermal management module, electric camshaft adju ... Continue reading

Abex® Brand Introduces New Brake Rotors for Commercial Vehicle Market

Abex® Brand Introduces New Brake Rotors for Commercial Vehicle Market

"Abex rotors not only offer the quality that customers expect, but also address common complaints such as unsightly corrosion of the rotors and ease of installation." ... Continue reading

2018 Detroit Auto Show: Future Of Automotive Seating Shown On Adient AI18 Concept

2018 Detroit Auto Show: Future Of Automotive Seating Shown On Adient AI18 Concept

The innovative new concept was developed based on the findings of Adient's proprietary studies of automotive customers' seating needs in 2030 and beyond. The company focused in particular on new mobility alternatives such as ride sharing in urban environments. ... Continue reading

All-New 2019 Kia Forte World Debut at North American International Auto Show

All-New 2019 Kia Forte World Debut at North American International Auto Show

At the North American International Auto Show, Kia Motors America (KMA) hosted the global debut of the all-new 2019 Forte which enters its third generation with a more sophisticated design and desirable features that transforms one of Kia’s best-selling vehicles into something more than a compact car meant for gettin ... Continue reading

World Premiere of Completely New Volkswagen Jetta at 2018 Detroit Auto Show

World Premiere of Completely New Volkswagen Jetta at 2018 Detroit Auto Show

Volkswagen is kicked off the automotive year 2018 with the world premiere of the new Jetta in Detroit. On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen presented its seventh generation of the global best-selling model to US car drivers and the international media. ... Continue reading

SEAT to Showcase the Present and Future of the Automobile at the Mobile World Congress 2018

SEAT to Showcase the Present and Future of the Automobile at the Mobile World Congress 2018

SEAT is presenting breakthroughs in Easy Mobility, its development strategy for future mobility One of the most recent advances is the SEAT Simulator, a fully customizable experience that provides firsthand insights into how cars, users, the environment and mobility interact. ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE From 2018 NAIAS Detroit - Jeep Press Conference +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE From 2018 NAIAS Detroit - Jeep Press Conference +VIDEO

Watch the complete live broadcast of the Jeep Press Conference from the North American International Auto Show. Jeep's presentation will feature the unveiling of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. ... Continue reading

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