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Mitsubishi Motors Delivers Fleet of EV and PHEV Vehicles to Costa Rican Government

Mitsubishi Motors Delivers Fleet of EV and PHEV Vehicles to Costa Rican Government

Delivery forms part of a drive to support Costa Rica's emergence as a world leading low-carbon economy TOKYO, Mar, 21 2018; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has today announced a fleet of MMC's EV and PHEV vehicles has been delivered from Japanese Government to the Costa Rican Government. The delivery will involve t ... Continue reading

Toyota Introduces Premium Class in Car Rental Line of Business

Toyota Introduces Premium Class in Car Rental Line of Business

Service is expected to commence at select locations in 14 prefectures starting April 2. Further details will be made available on the Premium Class page of the Toyota Rent a Car website. ... Continue reading

Mazda Appoints Emily Taylor As Director Of Communications and Experiential Marketing

Mazda Appoints Emily Taylor As Director Of Communications and Experiential Marketing

In her new position, Taylor is responsible for managing experiential marketing and communications, including public relations and motorsports communications. She will report directly to Dino Bernacchi, chief marketing officer for MNAO, and will be based out of MNAO’s corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. ... Continue reading

INFINITI to Debut 2019 QX60 Limited and QX80 Limited at New York Auto Show

INFINITI to Debut 2019 QX60 Limited and QX80 Limited at New York Auto Show

With the LIMITED moniker comes a suite of exclusive premium exterior and interior treatments that take each of these models to even higher levels of luxury. ... Continue reading

2018 Strategic Analysis of Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Industry - 2012-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2018 Strategic Analysis of Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Industry - 2012-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Strategic Analysis of Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Industry, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Malaysia is the third largest commercial vehicle (CV) market in Asia Pacific after Indonesia and Thailand and is at the beginning of a rapid growth phase. ... Continue reading

North America Used Truck Market Analysis Forecast to 2025: Sales Volume of Class 8 Used Trucks to Reach 281,000 Units By 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North America Used Truck Market Analysis Forecast to 2025: Sales Volume of Class 8 Used Trucks to Reach 281,000 Units By 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North America Used Truck Market Analysis, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The demand for used trucks is expected to remain flat in the short term and gain strength in the medium term following the implementation of greenhouse gas (GHG) phase 2 regulations, comb ... Continue reading

Asia's Key Electric Vehicle Makers, Battery and Infrastructure Majors to attend Battery, EV & Storage APAC

Asia's Key Electric Vehicle Makers, Battery and Infrastructure Majors to attend Battery, EV & Storage APAC

CMT's Battery, EV & Storage APAC Summit on 25-26 April, 2018 in Bangkok maps Asia's electric vehicle market namely -- lithium-ion batteries production, charging station infrastructure readiness and energy storage systems. BANGKOK, March 20, 2018 -- Spurred on by China and Japan, Southeast Asia is catching up on the gl ... Continue reading

Camping World Continues Expansion with Announcement of Deal to Acquire B & B RV Center in the Redding, California Market

Camping World Continues Expansion with Announcement of Deal to Acquire B & B RV Center in the Redding, California Market

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (“Camping World”), the nation’s largest network of RV-centric retail locations, announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire B & B RV Center located in Anderson, California. "Under Wayne and Stacy Barnes’ leadership, B & B RV Center has established itse ... Continue reading

Ballard Fuel Cell Module to Power Hybrid UPS Delivery Van Trial Program in California

Ballard Fuel Cell Module to Power Hybrid UPS Delivery Van Trial Program in California

VANCOUVER, March 19, 2018 - Ballard Power Systems today announced that it has signed a contract with CALSTART (www.calstart.org) for a Ballard 30 kilowatt (kW) FCveloCity®-MD fuel cell module to be used in a trial and development program involving UPS Class-6 delivery vans operating in California's South Coast Air Bas ... Continue reading

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

LAS VEGAS, March 19, 2018 -- Leading Chinese automaker GAC Motor will attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Show (NADA Show) for the first time at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 23-25.GAC Motor will be at booth number 274N and bring a star lineup of best-selling vehicles including the GS8, GS4, ... Continue reading

Jeff Fultz Returns To The Cockpit at Myrtle Beach With Walker Motorsports

Jeff Fultz Returns To The Cockpit at Myrtle Beach With Walker Motorsports

*Athletes who are great at their chosen game often find ways to stay involved and continue to compete at a high level far past the average age of their competitors. ... Continue reading

TIME'S RUNNING OUT! Register for the Porsche San Diego Tour d'Elegance & La Jolla Motor Car Classic TODAY!

TIME'S RUNNING OUT! Register for the Porsche San Diego Tour d'Elegance & La Jolla Motor Car Classic TODAY!

Only TWENTY Spots Left In the Porsche San Diego Tour d'Elegance - Don't Miss the Tour of the Year! REGISTER TODAY FOR $225! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER McFarlane Promotions, Inc. | 656 5th Avenue, Ste. ... Continue reading

2017-2021 Automotive Coolant Hose Global Market Report - Key Vendors Are Continental, Eaton, Gates, Sumitomo Riko, and Toyoda Gosei Profiled - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2017-2021 Automotive Coolant Hose Global Market Report - Key Vendors Are Continental, Eaton, Gates, Sumitomo Riko, and Toyoda Gosei Profiled - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Coolant Hose Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive coolant hose market to grow at a CAGR of 3.77% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

2017-2021 Global Motorcycle Twin Cylinder Engine Market to Grow at a CAGR of 16.87% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2017-2021 Global Motorcycle Twin Cylinder Engine Market to Grow at a CAGR of 16.87% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Motorcycle Twin Cylinder Engine Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global motorcycle twin cylinder engine market to grow at a CAGR of 16.87% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

2017 Global Automotive Cabin Insulation Market Forecast to 2021 with Major Players Autoneum, BASF and FXI Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2017 Global Automotive Cabin Insulation Market Forecast to 2021 with Major Players Autoneum, BASF and FXI Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Cabin Insulation Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive cabin insulation market to grow at a CAGR of 5.57% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Bell Techlogix Announces Sponsorship of Pippa Mann for the Indianapolis 500

Bell Techlogix Announces Sponsorship of Pippa Mann for the Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, March 20, 2018 -- Bell Techlogix, a leading IT managed services and solutions company, announced today that it will be one of Pippa Mann's sponsors for the Indy 500.  Pippa Mann is returning to Dale Coyne Racing for this year's Indianapolis 500. The popular race car driver will be racing car #63. With ... Continue reading

CarBlock's Blockchain Ecosystem Revolutionizes the Way Driving Data is Distributed for the Automotive Industry

CarBlock's Blockchain Ecosystem Revolutionizes the Way Driving Data is Distributed for the Automotive Industry

blockchain ecosystem to disrupt the auto industry! Learn more about the newest blockchain ecosystem to disrupt the auto industry!-CarBlock, the world’s first decentralized blockchain ecosystem that is specifically designed for future transportation applications just launched, with the intention of addressing the majo ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Engine Valves Market Report 2017-2021 by Vehicle & Material Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Engine Valves Market Report 2017-2021 by Vehicle & Material Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Engine Valves Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive engine valves market to grow at a CAGR of 2.58% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Heads-Up Display Market Report (2017-2021) - Major Players Bosch, Continental, Denso, Nippon Seiki, and Visteon Profiled - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Heads-Up Display Market Report (2017-2021) - Major Players Bosch, Continental, Denso, Nippon Seiki, and Visteon Profiled - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Heads-up Display Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive heads-up display market to grow at a CAGR of 34.09% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Stamped Components Market 2017 Forecast to 2021 - Trends, Drivers and Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Stamped Components Market 2017 Forecast to 2021 - Trends, Drivers and Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Stamped Components Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive stamped components market to grow at a CAGR of 4.09% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Kate Germano, former commanding officer of female Marine recruits, will share what it means to "Fight Like a Girl" at National Press Club Headliners Event April 12

Kate Germano, former commanding officer of female Marine recruits, will share what it means to "Fight Like a Girl" at National Press Club Headliners Event April 12

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When Lieutenant Colonel Kate Germano arrived at the Fourth Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, S.C., the Marine Corps' all-women boot camp, she decided that if she was really going to improve the lagging performance of the female Marines under her command, ... Continue reading

Automotive Exhaust Systems Global Market Report 2017-2021 - Increasing Demand for Vehicles in Emerging Countries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Exhaust Systems Global Market Report 2017-2021 - Increasing Demand for Vehicles in Emerging Countries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Exhaust Systems Market 2017-2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive exhaust systems market to grow at a CAGR of 4.08% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Continues as Official Truck of Sports Car Club of America

Chevrolet Continues as Official Truck of Sports Car Club of America

TOPEKA, Kan., March 21, 2018 -- The Sports Car Club of America® announced today that Chevrolet will continue in 2018 to provide critical support for several SCCA® competitive activities.  For a third year, Chevrolet is the "Official Truck" of the Sports Car Club of America and provides the Club with multiple Silver ... Continue reading

PEAK® Unveils New Coolant Marketing Campaign Featuring John Force

PEAK® Unveils New Coolant Marketing Campaign Featuring John Force

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 21, 2018 -- Today PEAK® announced a comprehensive new marketing campaign created to raise awareness of coolant maintenance and its vital role in the overall health of a vehicle. The campaign will educate consumers about simple steps they can take to prevent unnecessary breakdowns and repairs. ... Continue reading

Public Retailer Acquisition Spending Jumps 53% While Total Auto Dealership M&A Falls 7% According to Q4 2017 Edition of The Haig Report Released by Haig Partners

Public Retailer Acquisition Spending Jumps 53% While Total Auto Dealership M&A Falls 7% According to Q4 2017 Edition of The Haig Report Released by Haig Partners

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 21, 2018 -- As published in the Year End 2017 edition of The Haig Report released today by Haig Partners, the number of dealerships that sold in the US declined 7% in 2017, from 357 to 331.[1]  Despite the decline in rooftops purchased by the public companies during this period, they ended ... Continue reading

The Donald E. “Don” Smith Collection to Be Auctioned

The Donald E. “Don” Smith Collection to Be Auctioned

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.--The Donald E. Smith Trust has authorized the auction sale of Mr. Smith’s vast collection of race cars, antique and collectible cars, sports and racing memorabilia, hunting, gaming and Coca-Cola collectibles, antiques, firearms and thousands of other items. Don Smith, who passed away last year at ag ... Continue reading

Fast Forward To The New York Auto Show's 2018 Poster Art

Fast Forward To The New York Auto Show's 2018 Poster Art

NEW YORK, March 21, 2018 -- The New York International Auto Show is pleased to announce the launch of its 2018 poster artwork setting the tone for New York City's iconic 118-year-old automobile event, which runs from March 30 - April 8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Inspired by the rapid acceler ... Continue reading

Hyundai Adds Exclusive Engine to Tucson Sport Trim for the 2018 Model Year

Hyundai Adds Exclusive Engine to Tucson Sport Trim for the 2018 Model Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 21, 2018 -- Hyundai's Tucson Sport is now equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, an advantage over key competitors the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. ... Continue reading

Air Tahiti Nui Introduces New Tahitian Dreamliners for Worldwide Distribution and Sales

Air Tahiti Nui Introduces New Tahitian Dreamliners for Worldwide Distribution and Sales

PAPEETE, Tahiti, March 22, 2018 -- Air Tahiti Nui today introduced its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin layout in the Global Distribution System (GDS) for worldwide distribution and sales. In 2015, the flag carrier of French Polynesia finalized a purchase order for two 787-9 Dreamliners and the lease of two additiona ... Continue reading

BBC America's Top Gear Sets Guinness World Record for Fastest Tractor

BBC America's Top Gear Sets Guinness World Record for Fastest Tractor

[Image result for bbc america logo] Press Release TOP GEAR SUPERCHARGES FARMING BY SETTING A NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS* TITLE FOR FASTEST TRACTOR Thursday, March 28, 2018 - This week's Top Gear sees Matt LeBlanc revolutionizes British agriculture by creating a high-speed tractor and ahead of the episode, The Stig has ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles: A Limiting Experience & Poor UI Leads to Limited Freedom, Finds Strategy Analytics

Electric Vehicles: A Limiting Experience & Poor UI Leads to Limited Freedom, Finds Strategy Analytics

BOSTON--Pure electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in some markets, but also present challenges for engineers and designers. Cluster and cockpit HMI, mobile app interfaces, and charging station interfaces must be designed with the specific needs of EV users in mind. ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge

TORRANCE, Calif., March 22, 2018 -- A pair of Honda Civic Type Rs will join the popular new TCR category as the Touring Car divisions of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge series begin their season this weekend with a pair of races at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. RealTime Racing will field veteran Honda dri ... Continue reading

Lenovo Kicks off Multi-Year Scuderia Ferrari Partnership in Melbourne

Lenovo Kicks off Multi-Year Scuderia Ferrari Partnership in Melbourne

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Scuderia Ferrari 2018 F1 (Photo: Business Wire) MELBOURNE, Australia--As it continues its ambitions to become one of the world’s most admired and globally recognized brands, Lenovo has entered into a multi-year sponsorship partnership with Scuderia Ferrari – starting with the 2018 ... Continue reading

ROADM8 to make its debut at the New York International Auto Show

ROADM8 to make its debut at the New York International Auto Show

Hi Carey, Super 8 —the world’s largest economy hotel brand — is rolling into the 2018 New York International Auto Show with* ROADM8 —a one-of-kind, fully customized, road-trip-ready vehicle highlighting the best that Super 8 hotels have to offer with its recent $100 million in renovations at ... Continue reading

Ryder Electric Vehicles Produced by Workhorse Arrive into W.B. Mason’s Business Product Delivery Fleet

Ryder Electric Vehicles Produced by Workhorse Arrive into W.B. Mason’s Business Product Delivery Fleet

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail W.B. Mason takes delivery of Ryder leased Workhorse E-GEN electric vehicles to support business product deliveries. (Photo: Business Wire) W.B. Mason takes delivery of Ryder leased Workhorse E-GEN electric vehicles to support business product deliveries. ... Continue reading

The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show Gets You Ready for Your Next Adventure!

The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show Gets You Ready for Your Next Adventure!

CALGARY, March 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Western Canada's Largest Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, presented by G Adventures returns to Stampede Park, Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, March 25, 2018. This exciting two-day event offers a large selection of exhibits and interactive features sure to banish cabin fever. ... Continue reading

We Can't Wait to See This Stunning 1936 Bugatti Type 57 C at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

We Can't Wait to See This Stunning 1936 Bugatti Type 57 C at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

Get Your Tickets Before Prices Increase on March 24th McFarlane Promotions, Inc. | 656 5th Avenue, Ste. ... Continue reading

Teamsters To Join Parade Calling For Living Wage At Disney

Teamsters To Join Parade Calling For Living Wage At Disney

Teamsters Local 385 Members Want Disney to Pay Living Wage at Orlando Theme Parks (ORLANDO, Fla.) – On Friday, March 23, starting at 5 p.m., Disney workers will lead a parade through Downtown Disney to bring public attention to their fight for a living wage. The average pay of the more than 38,000 Walt Disney World w ... Continue reading

ADEPT Driver Warns High-Tech Cars Encourage Driver Complacency that Can Lead to Deadly Consequences

ADEPT Driver Warns High-Tech Cars Encourage Driver Complacency that Can Lead to Deadly Consequences

ELK GROVE, Calif., March 23, 2018 -- ADEPT Driver, a research and development company that created teenSMART® and other proven crash avoidance training programs, today issued the following statement in response to a recent self-driving vehicle-involved fatality. "This terrible tragedy is a sad reminder of the dangers ... Continue reading

AUTO NEWS: 1st 100% automated car leasing app

AUTO NEWS: 1st 100% automated car leasing app

Hi Larry, With an eight-state footprint and a new $23M investment poised to support market expansion, startup Honcker<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.honcker.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=cnx1hdOQtepEQkpermZGwQ&r=OOTjFEOQCgH_CRjRsyd1aqVMPqqK81e6yeJe7qs-U9Y&m=tKJovw2ZEEMq68moHPgyPSBcJLLjcoKmJQNRN8wptac&s=0TBXi ... Continue reading

Auto Parts Manufacturer Curtailed Risks and Improved Profit Margins – an Industry Risk Assessment Case Study by Infiniti Research

Auto Parts Manufacturer Curtailed Risks and Improved Profit Margins – an Industry Risk Assessment Case Study by Infiniti Research

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Infiniti’s Industry Risk Assessment Engagement Helps a Renowned Auto Parts Manufacturer Curtail Risks and Enhance Business Performance. (Graphic: Business Wire) Infiniti’s Industry Risk Assessment Engagement Helps a Renowned Auto Parts Manufacturer Curtail Risks and Enhance Busines ... Continue reading

Cars.com Announces Agreement with Starboard

Cars.com Announces Agreement with Starboard

CHICAGO, March 23, 2018 -- Cars.com Inc. ("Cars.com" or the "Company"), a leading online automotive marketplace, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") will appoint Michael Kelly, Bryan Wiener and an additional independent director, to be mutually agreed upon by Cars.com and Starboard Value LP ("Star ... Continue reading

CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2018 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2018 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2018" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 showcased interesting concepts yet this mega event was a continuation of 2017 themes and trends with a few minor exceptions like autonomous shuttles, digital ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Actuators Market Report 2017 Trends & Forecasts to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Actuators Market Report 2017 Trends & Forecasts to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Actuators Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Actuators Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2017 to 2025. ... Continue reading

JM&A Group Celebrates Forty Years of Growth, Strategy and Innovation

JM&A Group Celebrates Forty Years of Growth, Strategy and Innovation

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Associates at JM&A Group have celebrated many milestones and accomplishments over the years. In 2018, they celebrate 40 years of these successes. ... Continue reading

Official Opening of the Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage

Official Opening of the Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage

Québec, a Global Leader in Battery Materials VARENNES, QC, March 23, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Hydro-Québec and the Gouvernement du Québec announce the opening of the center of excellence in transportation electrification and energy storage, with the mission of maintaining and enhancing Québec's global leadership in the ... Continue reading

PNC Bank, NASCAR Ink Official Deal

PNC Bank, NASCAR Ink Official Deal

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 23, 2018 -- PNC Bank and NASCAR today announced a five-year agreement that introduces PNC as the "Official Bank of NASCAR®" and "Official Wealth Management Partner of NASCAR®." The agreement provides PNC exclusive status and promotional rights around retail, corporate and private banking a ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23, 2018 -- "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at FCA US. The top stories for the week of March 23, 2018, include announcing seven new concepts from Jeep® and Mopar for the annual Easter Jeep Safari, a new home for a historic car collection, FCA dealerships honored f ... Continue reading

World Premiere of the New VW Touareg - Today, March 23rd - Watch LIVE Right Here

World Premiere of the New VW Touareg - Today, March 23rd - Watch LIVE Right Here

Volkswagen is kicking off the new automotive year with the world premiere of the new Touareg. The brand's flagship is the next milestone in the largest model campaign by Volkswagen. ... Continue reading

Next Volvo Wagon Makes North American Debut at 2018 New York Auto Show

Next Volvo Wagon Makes North American Debut at 2018 New York Auto Show

As Swedish luxury automaker Volvo Cars moves into its next growth stage, the new Volvo V60 wagon and a luxury trim of the XC40 compact SUV will make their North American debuts at the New York International Auto Show next week. The 2019 XC40 Inscription, a luxurious trim on Volvo’s new compact SUV with unique styling ... Continue reading

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