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Monday, February 19, 2018

HYUNDAI FUEL CELL VEHICLE NEXO - WORLD'S BEST DRIVING RANGE

HYUNDAI FUEL CELL VEHICLE NEXO - WORLD'S BEST DRIVING RANGE

Hyundai's Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle NEXO Boasts World's Best Driving Range The next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO travels 609 kilometers on a single charge that takes less than five minutes Hyundai offers Level 4 autonomous driving technology experiences in NEXO vehicles and operate fuel cell-powered buses ... Continue reading

Kia Previews Second-Generation K900

Kia Previews Second-Generation K900

Kia Motors has previewed its flagship luxury sedan, the K900, ahead of its world debut later in the year. The new model combines sophisticated exterior design, effortless performance and a spacious cabin distinguished by luxurious materials and elegant styling. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing New Performance Benchmarks

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing New Performance Benchmarks

Feb 15, 2018 – Miami, FL Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are proud to mark 11 years of collaboration with the debut of the most impressive and innovative performance boat ever constructed by the iconic Miami-based boat manufacturer. Designed from the ground up using the latest technology and methodologies, the Ciga ... Continue reading

British Snowboard sensation Jamie Barrow breaks Guinness World Record for fastest speed on a snowboard, towed by a vehicle (Maserati Levante)

British Snowboard sensation Jamie Barrow breaks Guinness World Record for fastest speed on a snowboard, towed by a vehicle (Maserati Levante)

MODENA, Italy, Feb. 19, 2018 -- Britain's fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow has broken his own Guinness World Record, clocking a new fastest speed on a snowboard while being towed by a vehicle on the frozen lakes of St Moritz. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Connecting Rod Market 2017-2021 - CAGR Expected to Grow at 3.16% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Connecting Rod Market 2017-2021 - CAGR Expected to Grow at 3.16% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Connecting Rod Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive connecting rod market to grow at a CAGR of 3.16% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Indian Passenger Vehicles Market Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Indian Passenger Vehicles Market Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Indian Passenger Vehicles Market, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Driven by aggressive pricing and an increasing number of exports, passenger vehicle (PV) production in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from FY2015 to FY2020. ... Continue reading

South Africa Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market 2016-2018 & 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

South Africa Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market 2016-2018 & 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market in South Africa, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering This study details market size across the passenger vehicle (PV) and the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments and provides sales/parc data for the total market and the fleet and the ... Continue reading

US Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market 2016-2018 - Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

US Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market 2016-2018 - Forecast to 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "US Fleet Vehicle Leasing Market, Forecast to 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This study details market size across the passenger vehicle (PV) and the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments and provides sales/parc data for the total market and the fleet and the company car ... Continue reading

800HP Yenko Chevrolet Silverado Now Available from Chevrolet Dealers

800HP Yenko Chevrolet Silverado Now Available from Chevrolet Dealers

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Feb. 19, 2018; Specialty Vehicle Engineering is pleased to announce the availability of its all-new 2018 YENKO/SC® Silverado Truck, powered by a custom built 800 HP 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine. ... Continue reading

CRU: Electric Vehicles to Transform Aluminium Demand

CRU: Electric Vehicles to Transform Aluminium Demand

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2018 -- By 2030, aluminium demand from Electric Vehicles (EVs) will near 10 million tonnes, a ten-fold increase from 2017.  The usage of primary aluminium intensive, extrusions and rolled products will be significantly higher than we see in internal combustion engine vehicles today.  Counter to that, ... Continue reading

Dodge Fuels Mile-High NHRA Nationals as New Title Sponsor

Dodge Fuels Mile-High NHRA Nationals as New Title Sponsor

This press release and image are available online at http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=18877&mid= Dodge Fuels Mile-High NHRA Nationals as New Title Sponsor * Dodge becomes title sponsor of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Denver * 2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar marks 3 ... Continue reading

Pilot Flying J tips off 'Slam Dunk Sweepstakes'

Pilot Flying J tips off 'Slam Dunk Sweepstakes'

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 19, 2018 -- Pilot Flying J, the "Official Travel Center of the SEC," today announced the launch of the "Slam Dunk Sweepstakes," giving college basketball fans a chance to win $1,000 and a trip for four to the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. ... Continue reading

Autoliv Today Announced That Their New Electronics Spin-off Company Will be Named Veoneer +VIDEO

Autoliv Today Announced That Their New Electronics Spin-off Company Will be Named Veoneer +VIDEO

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 19, 2018 -- Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that the new electronics spin-off company will be named Veoneer. ... Continue reading

White House Floats 25-cent Gas Tax Hike

White House Floats 25-cent Gas Tax Hike

Some analysts say the proposal has little chance of moving through Congress. ​WASHINGTON February 19, 2018; The NACS reported that President Trump raised the idea of increasing the federal gasoline tax last week during a bipartisan meeting with Congress, a proposal that comes on the heels of an expansive infrastructu ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP FEB 19, 2018; Ford; Audi; Mazda; RAM; Rolls Royce; Jeep; Dodge; Range Rover; RV's; Trailers

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP FEB 19, 2018; Ford; Audi; Mazda; RAM; Rolls Royce; Jeep; Dodge; Range Rover; RV's; Trailers

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

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