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Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models

Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models

Now, it is official: from 2019, the award-winning Volvo facility in Ghent, Belgium, will build the Lynk & Co CO 01 crossover for the European market on the same production line as the Volvo XC40, the 2018 European Car of the Year. The L&C model shares the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) with Volvo. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Bolt Software Update Explanation and Installation Instructions

Chevrolet Bolt Software Update Explanation and Installation Instructions

Dear General Motors Customer:As the owner of a 2017 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us. This letter is to inform you of new software updates that will soon be available for your vehicle. ... Continue reading

Valvoline Announces Investment in New Lubricants Plant to Meet Growing Demand in China

Valvoline Announces Investment in New Lubricants Plant to Meet Growing Demand in China

LEXINGTON, Ky.--Valvoline Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced plans to build its first plant in China. With expected investment of approximately $70 million (RMB 443 million), it will also represent Valvoline’s single largest blending plant invest ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda CX-3: Compact Dimensions, Big Ambitions

2019 Mazda CX-3: Compact Dimensions, Big Ambitions

IRVINE, Calif., May 2, 2018 -- No adventure is too big or too small for Mazda CX-3, Mazda's award-winning subcompact crossover SUV. Mazda CX-3 has exceeded expectations by providing class-above and segment-above features in a package that makes it ideal for cityscapes. ... Continue reading

Ford Represented by Autonomous Vehicle Development Partner Argo AI at Citi’s 2018 Car of the Future Symposium

Ford Represented by Autonomous Vehicle Development Partner Argo AI at Citi’s 2018 Car of the Future Symposium

DEARBORN, Mich.--On Thursday, May 10, Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky will participate in a fireside chat at the 2018 Car of the Future Symposium organized by Citi to represent the autonomous vehicle co-development program with Ford Motor Company . The Q&A discussion will focus on Argo AI’s effort to lead testing and devel ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Image Sensors Market 2018-2022: Steady Growth of Camera-Based ADAS Market Driving Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Image Sensors Market 2018-2022: Steady Growth of Camera-Based ADAS Market Driving Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Image Sensors Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive image sensors market to grow at a CAGR of 23.73% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting System Market 2018-2022 with Fiat Chrysler, Hella, Koito Manufacturing, Osram & Valeo Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting System Market 2018-2022 with Fiat Chrysler, Hella, Koito Manufacturing, Osram & Valeo Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting System Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive intelligent lighting system market to grow at a CAGR of 7.83% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Maps Market Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2022, With The Market Forecasted to Grow at a CAGR of 9.56% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Maps Market Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2022, With The Market Forecasted to Grow at a CAGR of 9.56% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Maps Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The analysts forecast the global automotive maps market to grow at a CAGR of 9.56% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Valves Market 2018-2022 with Bosch, Continental, Federal-Mogul, MAHLE & Sinusvalves Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Valves Market 2018-2022 with Bosch, Continental, Federal-Mogul, MAHLE & Sinusvalves Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Valves Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive valves market to grow at a CAGR of 5.41% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Vehicle ECU Market 2018-2022: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 53.54% - Key Vendors are Continental, Hitachi, Intel, NVIDIA, Renesas Electronics & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Autonomous Vehicle ECU Market 2018-2022: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 53.54% - Key Vendors are Continental, Hitachi, Intel, NVIDIA, Renesas Electronics & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Autonomous Vehicle ECU Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global autonomous vehicle ECU market to grow at a CAGR of 53.54% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Iconic Cars, Motorcycles, Special Events Highlight Greenwich Concours

Iconic Cars, Motorcycles, Special Events Highlight Greenwich Concours

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Jeep® Brand Rides WSL Founders' Cup of Surfing Wave as Exclusive Automotive Partner

Jeep® Brand Rides WSL Founders' Cup of Surfing Wave as Exclusive Automotive Partner

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2, 2018 -- As part of its multi-year global deal, the Jeep® brand is the exclusive automotive partner of the World Surf League's upcoming Founders' Cup of Surfing event presented by Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, a historic nation-versus-nation teams event featuring a cross-section of the world's b ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Promotes Mark Chaffin to Chief Operating Officer for North America

Mitsubishi Motors Promotes Mark Chaffin to Chief Operating Officer for North America

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mark Chaffin will succeed Don Swearingen as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for MMNA. (Photo: Business Wire) Mark Chaffin will succeed Don Swearingen as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for MMNA. ... Continue reading

Polaris® RANGER® Celebrates Two Decades of Innovation and Leadership

Polaris® RANGER® Celebrates Two Decades of Innovation and Leadership

MINNEAPOLIS--For the past two decades, Polaris RANGER® vehicles have become reliable workhorses for Americans doing a variety of jobs in some of the most unforgiving conditions imaginable. In 1998 Polaris revolutionized the side-by-side category by debuting the RANGER 6x6 vehicle. ... Continue reading

Subaru Of America And Center For Pet Safety Unveil The Safest And Most Dangerous Spots For Pets In An SUV

Subaru Of America And Center For Pet Safety Unveil The Safest And Most Dangerous Spots For Pets In An SUV

CAMDEN, N.J., May 2, 2018 -- As the 3-row SUV segment becomes increasingly popular for growing families, which in many cases include our four-legged friends, Subaru of America, Inc., and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, unveiled today their ... Continue reading

Sustainable Energy for All Forum Opens With Focus to Leave No One Behind in Energy Transition

Sustainable Energy for All Forum Opens With Focus to Leave No One Behind in Energy Transition

LISBON, Portugal, May 3, 2018 -- Ministers, business leaders, investors and civil society gather to call for faster progress to achieve universal energy access The Sustainable Energy for All Forum opened today in Portugal with the urge to global leaders that more can be done to ensure no one is left behind in an energy ... Continue reading

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Auto Central March 31, 2017; Below you can find some interesting ranking developed by using Perfect New Car Match. Before you buy and before you try make sure that the car you are loving meets your needs and wants. ... Continue reading

Reduced Buyer Demand for Sedans and Coupes Hurts Automakers

Reduced Buyer Demand for Sedans and Coupes Hurts Automakers

Washington DC May 2, 2018; The AIADA online newsletter reported that auto sales slowed in April amid a continued decline in demand for sedans and compact cars, setting a somber tone as auto makers head into the important summer selling season, reports The Wall Street Journal. Deliveries likely slipped more than 5 perce ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Horns and Fanfares Market 2018 Forecast to 2022 with Fiamm Componenti Accessori, Hella, Mitsuba, Robert Bosch, and UNO Minda Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Horns and Fanfares Market 2018 Forecast to 2022 with Fiamm Componenti Accessori, Hella, Mitsuba, Robert Bosch, and UNO Minda Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Horns and Fanfares Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive horns and fanfares market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Backup Cameras Now Required in New Cars in the U.S.

Backup Cameras Now Required in New Cars in the U.S.

Washington DC May 2, 2018; The AIADA Online reported that new cars sold in the U.S. must now have backup cameras to help drivers avoid accidents, reports USA Today. A federal regulation took full effect Wednesday requiring the rearview cameras and video displays on new models. ... Continue reading

Cunard Announces Big Balcony Event

Cunard Announces Big Balcony Event

Balcony Stateroom guests receive up to $1,400 Complimentary Onboard Credit per Stateroom Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suite guests receive Complimentary Drinks and Complimentary Gratuities VALENCIA, Calif., May 2, 2018 -- Luxury cruise line company Cunard today announced the Big Balcony Event, which features up to ... Continue reading

DTS Connected Radio API Now Available For Automotive Integration

DTS Connected Radio API Now Available For Automotive Integration

CALABASAS, Calif.--Xperi Corporation (“Xperi” or “the Company”), is pleased to announce the commercial availability of the DTS Connected Radio API by its wholly owned subsidiary, DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, in its development of DTS® Connected Radio™ technology. The DTS Connected ... Continue reading

eCommerce to Lift Passenger Vehicle Sales to 5.8 Million Units in Latin America in 2018

eCommerce to Lift Passenger Vehicle Sales to 5.8 Million Units in Latin America in 2018

OEMs' significant investment in artificial intelligence and advanced features will boost growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan's Mobility team SANTA CLARA, California, May 2, 2018 -- Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and connectivity are reshaping the future of the Latin American (LATAM) automotive industry ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Steering Torque Sensor Market Forecasts 2018-2022 - Key Players are Bosch, Denso, Honeywell International, TE Connectivity, and Valeo - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Steering Torque Sensor Market Forecasts 2018-2022 - Key Players are Bosch, Denso, Honeywell International, TE Connectivity, and Valeo - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Steering Torque Sensor Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive steering torque sensor market is to grow at a CAGR of 6.24% during the period 2018-2022. ... Continue reading

Mitchell's 17th Annual AutocheX™ Premier Achiever Awards Honors Industry's Best Repair Facilities

Mitchell's 17th Annual AutocheX™ Premier Achiever Awards Honors Industry's Best Repair Facilities

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, today announced the winners of the 2017 AutocheX™ Premier Achiever Awards, honoring top performing collision repair faci ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Announces that it has been Selected as Meritor’s Supplier of Choice for its 14Xe Full Electric Axle System Application Targeting the Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Market

UQM Technologies Announces that it has been Selected as Meritor’s Supplier of Choice for its 14Xe Full Electric Axle System Application Targeting the Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Market

LONGMONT, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: UQM) announced today that Meritor, located in Troy, Michigan, has chosen UQM to be its supplier of choice for development and production plans for the 14Xe axle program. This opportunity is a culmination of more than one year of engineering development efforts tha ... Continue reading

Vehicle Tracking Solutions® Releases Enhanced Silent Passenger® Apple iOS App

Vehicle Tracking Solutions® Releases Enhanced Silent Passenger® Apple iOS App

COMMACK, N.Y., May 2, 2018 -- Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), the leading technology provider in the telematics industry, has announced the official release date of their Silent Passenger Apple iOS app. Following the success of the Silent Passenger Android app, this long-awaited Apple iOS version is the most powerful ... Continue reading

Visa Collaborates with TransLink to Modernize Mass Transit Payments - No More Fumbling for Cash or Paper Tickets

Visa Collaborates with TransLink to Modernize Mass Transit Payments - No More Fumbling for Cash or Paper Tickets

Visa's innovative transit solutions to accelerate seamless commuting through contactless payments in Metro Vancouver Visa Canada is working to bring open payment transit systems to major cities across Canada TORONTO, May 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Visa Canada today announced that contactless payments will be coming to Metro Vanco ... Continue reading

Xing Mobility Selects Induction Electric Drive System from Clean Wave Technologies for Next Generation Electric Super Car

Xing Mobility Selects Induction Electric Drive System from Clean Wave Technologies for Next Generation Electric Super Car

TAIPEI, Taiwan--XING Mobility, a Taipei-based electric powertrain system supplier, has selected Clean Wave Technologies to provide electric motors and drive control units to a rally-inspired supercar. “Miss R,” the world’s first electric supercar with on-and off-road capabilities, will deliver 1MW of power. ... Continue reading

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

“REG Ultra Clean Diesel significantly reduces emissions, blends easily with petroleum diesel and is one of the lowest carbon intensity fuels of any kind on the market today,” said REG’s Gary Haer, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “REG is uniquely positioned to offer this biodiesel and renewable diesel blended ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury

Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury

At "Auto China 2018" in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury. The design of the crossover, based on an exclusive high-end sedan and an SUV, follows the philosophy of Sensual Purity. ... Continue reading

Porsche U.S. April 2018 Sales Beat All-Time Record

Porsche U.S. April 2018 Sales Beat All-Time Record

Porsche continues strong 2018 performance with demand for two and four-door models ATLANTA, May 1, 2018 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced April 2018 sales of 5,570 vehicles. This repr ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA reports April 2018 sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0%

Mercedes-Benz USA reports April 2018 sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0%

ATLANTA May 1, 2018; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 27,207 units, an increase of 1.0% from the 26,932 vehicles sold during the same time period last year. Mercedes- Benz Vans reported best-ever April sales of 2,815 units (up 28.4%) and smart reported 93 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of ... Continue reading

Blockchain + AI, Sophon Capital Community Redefines Black-Tech in Digital Asset Services

Blockchain + AI, Sophon Capital Community Redefines Black-Tech in Digital Asset Services

SHANGHAI, May 2, 2018 -- Sophon Capital Community-a digital asset service community based on blockchain and AI technology-provides users with 24/7 real time, valuable, efficient and multi-lingual digital currency intelligent investment services, information services, and practical trading guide. By using blockchain and ... Continue reading

Nexen Tire is the Winner of the ADAC All-Season Tire Test

Nexen Tire is the Winner of the ADAC All-Season Tire Test

- N'blue 4 Season wins All-Season Tire Test conducted by prestigious German automobile club ADAC SEOUL, South Korea, May 2, 2018 -- Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that its all-season tire, N'blue 4 Season (175/65R14T), ranked first in an All-Season tire test conducted by ADAC, one of Europe' ... Continue reading

GAC Motor Hosts 2018 International Distributor Conference, Continues Expansion with Global Partners

GAC Motor Hosts 2018 International Distributor Conference, Continues Expansion with Global Partners

BEIJING, May 2, 2018 -- GAC Motor, China's fastest-growing automaker, hosted its second International Distributor Conference (the "Conference") in Beijing. Themed "Forge ahead to win the future," the Conference was attended by more than 30 distributors from 12 countries. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Canada warms up to spring with record April sales

Mercedes-Benz Canada warms up to spring with record April sales

TORONTO, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to report a record-breaking April result: 4,727 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, vans, and smart units were retailed throughout the month, for an 8.5% increase over April 2017. Year-to-date, the company kept pace with last ye ... Continue reading

Pizza Inn To Give Away 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Pizza Inn To Give Away 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

DALLAS, May 1, 2018 -- Pizza Inn started in 1958, when two Texas brothers opened the first Pizza Inn in Dallas. To celebrate 60 years of service, the brand known as "America's Hometown Pizza Place" is giving away a 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner hard top convertible to one of its lucky Pizza Inn Rewards members. ... Continue reading

FIAT Brand Announces New Blue Sky Edition for 2018 Fiat 500X Models

FIAT Brand Announces New Blue Sky Edition for 2018 Fiat 500X Models

2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition offers dual-pane power sunroof along with premium satin-chrome exterior accents and unique blue interior features Available in four colors: Bianco Gelato (White Clear Coat), Blue Sky Metallic, Nero Cinema (Black Clear Coat) and Grigio Graphite (Graphite Grey) Based on the Pop model, the ... Continue reading

FCA US Reports 2018 April Sales

FCA US Reports 2018 April Sales

Jeep® brand reports record April sales, up 20 percent Jeep Wrangler reports highest month of sales ever, up 58 percent Ram brand notches highest April retail sales ever, up 3 percent May 1, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 184,149 vehicles, a 5 percent increase compared with sales in Apr ... Continue reading

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