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2018 Global Semi & Fully Autonomous Vehicle Market Forecasts 2016-2030 - CAGR to Grow by More Than 21% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2018 Global Semi & Fully Autonomous Vehicle Market Forecasts 2016-2030 - CAGR to Grow by More Than 21% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Semi & Fully Autonomous Vehicle Market By Automation Level (Level 0, Level 1 & Others), By Component (Embedded Systems, Cameras & Others), By Vehicle Type, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2016-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, ... Continue reading

Easter Long Weekend - Travel Tips for facilitating your border crossing

Easter Long Weekend - Travel Tips for facilitating your border crossing

OTTAWA, March 26, 2018 - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that it anticipates higher volumes at its ports of entry over the Easter long weekend. The CBSA shares the following tips to facilitate your border crossing: For returning residents: Know your purchases and keep travel documents handy ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Active Rear Axle Steering Market 2018-2022 - Rising Concept of Modular Rear Axle Systems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Active Rear Axle Steering Market 2018-2022 - Rising Concept of Modular Rear Axle Systems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Active Rear Axle Steering Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This market will grow at a CAGR of close to 7% by 2022 in terms of units This market research report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global automotive active rear axle steering ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Prognostics Market 2018-2022 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 88.34% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Prognostics Market 2018-2022 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 88.34% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Prognostics Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive prognostics market to grow at a CAGR of 88.34% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Dual-sport Motorcycle Market (2018-2022) Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 9.19% During the Forecast Period - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Dual-sport Motorcycle Market (2018-2022) Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 9.19% During the Forecast Period - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Dual-sport Motorcycle Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Dual-sport Motorcycle Market 2018-2022 is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.19% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

NASA Television to Air Launch of Next Space Station Resupply Mission

NASA Television to Air Launch of Next Space Station Resupply Mission

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX now is targeting its 14th resupply mission to the International Space Station for no earlier than 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday, April 2. Live coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency's website Sunday, April 1, with pre-l ... Continue reading

Tickets on Sale for Tenth Anniversary Celebration of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Tickets on Sale for Tenth Anniversary Celebration of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2018 -- Yas Marina Circuit -- The 2018 Formula 1® calendar is off to a great start, and this year will see Yas Marina Circuit celebrate its tenth anniversary edition of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/658684/Yas_Marina_Circuit_ ... Continue reading

CarGurus, Inc. Appoints Greg Schwartz to its Board of Directors

CarGurus, Inc. Appoints Greg Schwartz to its Board of Directors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 26, 2018 -- CarGurus, Inc. , a leading global online automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Greg Schwartz to the company's Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2018. Schwartz is chief business officer of Zillow Group , where he leads sales and B2B strategy across Zillow's ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Don Swearingen to Retire in June

Mitsubishi Motors Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Don Swearingen to Retire in June

Don Swearingen, EVP and COO, MMNA, announced he will retire effective June 1, 2018. ... Continue reading

Washington Law Enforcement Steps up Patrols for Distracted Driving

Washington Law Enforcement Steps up Patrols for Distracted Driving

OLYMPIA, Wash.--On the road, off the phone—That’s the message from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) as they announce extra patrols focused on distracted driving, April 2-14, 2018. Statewide, over 150 law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for distracted drivers. ... Continue reading

Jodie Teuton Elected Chairwoman of American Truck Dealers

Jodie Teuton Elected Chairwoman of American Truck Dealers

Jodie Teuton outlined several challenges facing the nation’s medium- and heavy-duty truck dealerships—from adapting to changing technology, legislative and regulatory issues, to cultivating the next generation of dealership employees. “We’re seeing the advent of new power sources,” said Teuton in keynote rema ... Continue reading

INFINITI QX50 is the official vehicle of the 2018 Boston Marathon

INFINITI QX50 is the official vehicle of the 2018 Boston Marathon

During Boston Marathon weekend, Copley Square will be home to an interactive lounge for visitors to the finish line area, and INFINITI will have display vehicles – including the all-new QX50 – in Copley Square as well as in other locations throughout the city. Creating a premium experience for race participants and ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut

2019 Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut

Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the all-new UX compact luxury crossover. Making its North American debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, the UX introduces a bold new design, ultra-efficient new powertrains and innovative luxury features. ... Continue reading

Toyota Reveals World-First Flexible Fuel Hybrid Prototype in Brazil Reduces 90% Of Gasoline Use (What Took So Long?)

Toyota Reveals World-First Flexible Fuel Hybrid Prototype in Brazil Reduces 90% Of Gasoline Use (What Took So Long?)

A prototype of the world's first hybrid flexible-fuel vehicle (Hybrid FFV), debuted in an event Toyota held today in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Stakeholders including the state government, universities, and the sugarcane association (the Sugarcane Industry Union: UNICA) attended the event. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Telematics Market, Analysis & Forecast 2017-2021: Focus on Integrated, Embedded, Information & Navigation Service, and Commercial Vehicle Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Telematics Market, Analysis & Forecast 2017-2021: Focus on Integrated, Embedded, Information & Navigation Service, and Commercial Vehicle Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Telematics Market, Analysis & Forecast - 2017-2021: Focus on Integrated, Embedded, Information & Navigation Service, and Commercial Vehicle Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Automotive Telematics Market to Reach $17 Billion by 2021 The report ... Continue reading

Global In-Vehicle Infotainment Market Report 2012-2018 Forecast to 2022 - Market Projected to Reach $58 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global In-Vehicle Infotainment Market Report 2012-2018 Forecast to 2022 - Market Projected to Reach $58 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global In-Vehicle Infotainment Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car Vs. Commercial Vehicle), By System Type (Audio, Audio/Video & Others), By Sales Type (OEM Vs. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Offshore Wind Farm Project in the UK

Mitsubishi Offshore Wind Farm Project in the UK

TOKYO, Mar, 26 2018; Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has entered into an agreement to acquire 33.4% of shares in Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited (MOWEL), through its wholly owned UK-based subsidiary Diamond Generating Europe Limited (DGE), with EDP Renewables, a renewable energy company from Spain. DGE has become on ... Continue reading

Global Two-Wheeler Market 2018 by Vehicle Type and Engine Capacity - Competition Forecast and Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Two-Wheeler Market 2018 by Vehicle Type and Engine Capacity - Competition Forecast and Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Scooter/Moped & Motorcycle), By Engine Capacity (Up to 125cc, 126-250cc, 251-500cc, & Above 500cc), By Region (APAC, Africa, South America, Europe, & Others), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri ... Continue reading

24th annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza to serve up good food for a good cause on April 11

24th annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza to serve up good food for a good cause on April 11

CHICAGO, March 26, 2018 -- Calling all Chicagoland foodies: There will be a variety of flavorful dishes served to satisfy any palate at the St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. ... Continue reading

Bullet Train/High-Speed Rail Market Worth 5,287 Units by 2025

Bullet Train/High-Speed Rail Market Worth 5,287 Units by 2025

PUNE, India, March 26, 2018 -- According to a new market research report "Bullet Train/High-Speed Rail Market by Speed in Km/H (200-299, 300-399, Above 400), Track Length, Technology, Application, Propulsion (Electric & Dual), Component (Axle, Transformer, Traction Motor, Traction System), and Region - Global Forecast ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Parking Assistance System Market Report 2018: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2012-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Parking Assistance System Market Report 2018: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2012-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Parking Assistance System Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive parking assistance system market is expected to reach an estimated $2.1 billion by 2023 and it is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15 ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicles Battery Market 2016-2026: Focus on Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Lithium-ion Battery, and Passenger Car Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Vehicles Battery Market 2016-2026: Focus on Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Lithium-ion Battery, and Passenger Car Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Vehicles Battery Market: Focus on Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Lithium-ion Battery, and Passenger Car Application - Analysis & Forecast 2017-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market in terms of value is estimated to witness g ... Continue reading

Union Pacific Names TRAC Interstar Preferred National Provider Of Emergency Road Service

Union Pacific Names TRAC Interstar Preferred National Provider Of Emergency Road Service

PRINCETON, N.J., March 26, 2018 -- Union Pacific has named TRAC Interstar as its preferred national provider of emergency road service covering the entire U.S. Motor carriers can select TRAC Interstar when calling Union Pacific's Road Service Number at 1-877-250-1933. A subsidiary of TRAC Intermodal, TRAC Interstar is ... Continue reading

FedEx Reserves 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks

FedEx Reserves 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks

FedEx Corp. announced it has placed a reservation for 20 Tesla Semi trucks. The fully-electric trucks, which are scheduled to begin production in 2019, will be operated by FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload unit. ... Continue reading

Full Docket of Collectible Convertibles, Roadsters, and Spectacular Collections Headline Barrett-Jackson's 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction, Live on Proxibid

Full Docket of Collectible Convertibles, Roadsters, and Spectacular Collections Headline Barrett-Jackson's 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction, Live on Proxibid

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible has been restored to run and drive beautifully. Bid on this and hundreds of other collector cars online on Proxibid during the 16th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. ... Continue reading

Top Factors Driving the Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market | Technavio

Top Factors Driving the Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market | Technavio

Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive flex fuel engine market from 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Statement by American Honda Regarding Driver’s Side Second Row Seatback Recall: 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey

Statement by American Honda Regarding Driver’s Side Second Row Seatback Recall: 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey

254,568 Odyssey minivans are affected in United States Driver's side 2nd row seatback may not lock in place after being reclined No injuries reported related to this defect Honda will voluntarily recall 254,568 previous generation Odyssey vehicles (model years 2014-2016) in the United States to repair the driver's side ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight Production Model Makes Global Debut at New York International Auto Show

2019 Honda Insight Production Model Makes Global Debut at New York International Auto Show

As a premium compact sedan, Insight is positioned and priced between Civic and Accord in Honda's passenger car lineup. The Insight is unique in providing universally appealing styling, with the packaging and refinement of a premium compact sedan and fuel efficiency competitive with leading hatchback hybrid models. Powe ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ford; Hyundai; Maserati; Ferrari; Honda; Toyota; Buses; RV's Trucks

NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ford; Hyundai; Maserati; Ferrari; Honda; Toyota; Buses; RV's Trucks

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS March 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ferrari; Hyundai; Ford; Honda; Maserati; Toyota; Trucks; RV's; Trailers

NHTSA RECALLS March 26, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; Ferrari; Hyundai; Ford; Honda; Maserati; Toyota; Trucks; RV's; Trailers

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

Daimler and BYD Reveal New EV DENZA For Chinese Market

Daimler and BYD Reveal New EV DENZA For Chinese Market

New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers ·Locally sourced and produced, DENZA brand combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise with BYD’s leading battery technology Stuttgart / Shenzhen – Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. today l ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Yaris Specs and Details

2019 Toyota Yaris Specs and Details

2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Available in Three Grades: L, LE, XLE New XLE Grade Adds Leather Accents, Leatherette-Trimmed Interior New Sport-Inspired Front Grille Available 40 MPG Highway Rating* Standard 7-inch Touchscreen Multimedia System Standard Active Safety System, Low-Speed Pre-Collision System ... Continue reading

India's Mahindra and US Ford to Co-Develop Midsize and Compact SUV, Electric Vehicle and Connected Car Solutions

India's Mahindra and US Ford to Co-Develop Midsize and Compact SUV, Electric Vehicle and Connected Car Solutions

Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company will jointly develop new SUVs, and a small electric vehicle as part of several initiatives announced today between the two companies. The two companies signed five new memoranda of understanding (MoU) that further strengthen their strategic alliance and accelerate the development o ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge

The Touring Car division of the Pirelli World Challenge is made up of 12 races over six weekends and includes three separate classes: TCR, TC and TCA. Nine manufacturers take part in the three classes, each of which features a pair of 40-minute races during each event weekend. In TCR, the Honda Civic Type R will take o ... Continue reading

News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Five-star FUSO Canter is a winner again

News from Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Five-star FUSO Canter is a winner again

[cid:image004.jpg@01D3C4EE.FD38E060] Date: 26 March 2018 [cid:image005.jpg@01D3C4EE.FD38E060] Back on the trophy trail: Product Manager - FUSO Lloyd Bonson collected the Canter's latest award from Neil McIntee, left, and Dan Gilkes, Editors, respectively, of VansA2Z and Van Fleet World Five-star FUSO Canter is a winner ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. Dealers Gave More Than $110 Million To Charitable Causes In 2017

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. Dealers Gave More Than $110 Million To Charitable Causes In 2017

Ford dealers in the United States contributed more than $110 million and 50,000 hours to charitable causes and nonprofits in 2017 – according to Ford Motor Company’s annual survey on dealer giving. The survey coincides with the 18th annual Salute to Dealers awards being held at the 2018 National Automobile Dealers ... Continue reading

Volvo Electric Articulated Buses Being Tested in Gothenburg, Sweden - Operations Start in June

Volvo Electric Articulated Buses Being Tested in Gothenburg, Sweden - Operations Start in June

In June, regular traffic with electrified buses will expand in Gothenburg. Two prototype all-electric articulated buses will be tested on part of route 16, which has frequent departures and carries a large number of passengers. ... Continue reading

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