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2018 Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig

2018 Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig

While its size dwarfs most other vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator atones for its size with good performance and comfort. ... Continue reading

Zingbox Identifies New Cybersecurity Threat for Cars and Drivers at DefCon 26

Zingbox Identifies New Cybersecurity Threat for Cars and Drivers at DefCon 26

Zingbox a leading IoT device management and security provider, attained new research that shows the first-ever SMS-commanded Malware infection to a car's 'infotainment' system. This research provides insight and findings regarding the new risks for drivers' personal data and safety, as well as $28B U.S. rental car mark ... Continue reading

Pricing Set for All-New 2019 Audi A7

Pricing Set for All-New 2019 Audi A7

The all-new 2019 Audi A7 builds on the heritage and success of the first generation, featuring a more precise, modern exterior and interior, as well as the next generation of lighting innovations and available driver assistance systems from Audi. Continuing the Audi tradition of offering exceptional design with precisi ... Continue reading

All-New 2019 Subaru Forester Canadian Pricing Announced

All-New 2019 Subaru Forester Canadian Pricing Announced

Completely redesigned around the Subaru Global Platform. More spacious and refined, with new capability and performance. ... Continue reading

ATA Announces Fleetworthy Solutions as ATA Featured Product Provider

ATA Announces Fleetworthy Solutions as ATA Featured Product Provider

ARLINGTON, Va., August 10, 2018 -- Today, American Trucking Associations announced Fleetworthy Solutions, provider of transportation regulatory compliance, safety, and technology solutions, as an ATA Featured Product. "Running a successful trucking operation, as practitioners certainly understand, involves navigating ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich Tires Extends Popular Lines for the Rigorous Demands of Police Vehicles

BFGoodrich Tires Extends Popular Lines for the Rigorous Demands of Police Vehicles

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 10, 2018 -- BFGoodrich® Tires has introduced two of its most popular car and light-truck tire lines in new fitments for the most widely used police-pursuit vehicles. ... Continue reading

Building stronger communities across Alberta with federal Gas Tax Fund

Building stronger communities across Alberta with federal Gas Tax Fund

First of two annual funding transfers now available for more than 350 communities across the province EDMONTON, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Investing in modern efficient public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy sustainable communities. ... Continue reading

Building stronger communities across Nova Scotia with federal Gas Tax Fund

Building stronger communities across Nova Scotia with federal Gas Tax Fund

First of two annual funding transfers now available for 50 communities across the province HALIFAX, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Investing in modern, efficient public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy sustainable communities. ... Continue reading

Building stronger communities across the Northwest Territories with federal Gas Tax Fund

Building stronger communities across the Northwest Territories with federal Gas Tax Fund

First of two annual funding transfers now available for 33 communities across the territory YELLOWKNIFE, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Investing in local infrastructure supports the unique needs of Northern communities. ... Continue reading

Collins Bus Announces Full Production for New Low-Floor School Bus

Collins Bus Announces Full Production for New Low-Floor School Bus

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Collins Bus low floor school bus utilizes a ramp rather than an electrical lift, providing increased accessibility for students. (Photo: Business Wire) Collins Bus low floor school bus utilizes a ramp rather than an electrical lift, providing increased accessibility for students. ... Continue reading

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 10, 2018 --"FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at FCA US. ... Continue reading

Global Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Market 2018: FPNV Positioning Matrix & Vendor Profiles - DJI Scored Highest as a Forefront Vendor - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Market 2018: FPNV Positioning Matrix & Vendor Profiles - DJI Scored Highest as a Forefront Vendor - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Market 2018 - FPNV Positioning Matrix & Vendor Profiles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The positioning of the unmanned traffic management market vendors in FPNV Positioning Matrix are determined by Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry ... Continue reading

Government of Canada awards contract to enhance Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking capability, securing middle class jobs in Quebec

Government of Canada awards contract to enhance Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking capability, securing middle class jobs in Quebec

LÉVIS, QC, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to providing the Canadian Coast Guard with the equipment it needs to carry out its important work, while providing economic opportunities for the Canadian marine sector. ... Continue reading

Marathon Petroleum Corp. announces additional executives leading combined company after closing Andeavor transaction

Marathon Petroleum Corp. announces additional executives leading combined company after closing Andeavor transaction

FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2018 -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced today that its top leadership has selected their executive teams to lead the company's functions upon closing of the combination of MPC and Andeavor . "Our previously announced top executives have begun building teams of talented individuals who have t ... Continue reading

State Auto Financial Declares 109th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

State Auto Financial Declares 109th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable Sept. 28, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. ... Continue reading

Transport Canada supports projects to prepare Canada for connected and automated vehicles

Transport Canada supports projects to prepare Canada for connected and automated vehicles

Groups in the Greater Toronto Area receive funding for research on connected and automated vehicles TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Connected and automated vehicles will bring about significant transformation in our transportation system, our communities, and our economy. ... Continue reading

Autonomous Electric Shuttle, First On Streets of Candiac +VIDEO

Autonomous Electric Shuttle, First On Streets of Candiac +VIDEO

The City of Candiac was pleased to welcome Transport Minister André Fortin this morning for a major announcement: the arrival of a long-term demonstration project for a 100% electric autonomous shuttle to be used on public roads for the first time in Canada. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Outer Banks Welcomes Military Travelers

ROAD TRIP: Outer Banks Welcomes Military Travelers

MANTEO, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018 -- The Outer Bank Visitors Bureau shared its appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces today by unrolling the new military service portal at outerbanks.org, filled with itinerary ideas and travel deals to more easily discover the OBX community's shared military history. ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Announces Exclusive 2019 WRX Raiu Edition

Subaru Canada Announces Exclusive 2019 WRX Raiu Edition

Limited edition Raiu Edition the first special edition WRX in Canada in more than 15 years. Finished in exclusive Cool Grey Khaki, WRX Raiu Edition features dynamic visual and performance enhancements. ... Continue reading

Uber Cool 3D Tour of Faraday Future's FF 91 Uber Cool EV

Uber Cool 3D Tour of Faraday Future's FF 91 Uber Cool EV

Not for low connection speeds or old and slow computers.... Faraday Future's 3D tour takes you through the most noteworthy features of our flagship vehicle: the FF 91. It includes specifications on vehicle dimensions, battery, powertrain, 4-Wheel steering, lighting and aerodynamics. ... Continue reading

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