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440,000 'Questionable' Ballots Mailed Out in California's Election

440,000 'Questionable' Ballots Mailed Out in California's Election

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2020 -- Hundreds of thousands of ballots for California's November election were mailed to registered voters who have probably moved or died, while more than one ballot was mailed to thousands more, according to Election Integrity Project® California (EIPCa). Vote-by-mail ballots have b ... Continue reading

Another Month of Strength for Commercial Truck Sales

Another Month of Strength for Commercial Truck Sales

MCLEAN, Va.--In the October 2020 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that the Class 8 auction channel saw higher volume and pricing in September. The retail channel also saw higher volume and generally stable pricing. ... Continue reading

Automotive AC Compressor Market to Cross USD 10B by 2026; Global Market Insights, Inc.

Automotive AC Compressor Market to Cross USD 10B by 2026; Global Market Insights, Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., Oct. 19, 2020 -- Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the automotive AC compressor market, which estimates the market valuation for automotive AC compressor will cross US $10 billion by 2026. ... Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market to Reach 45.3 mn units by 2024, Aptiv PLC, Asahi Kasei Corp., and Valeo, Emerge as Key Contributors to Growth | Technavio

Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market to Reach 45.3 mn units by 2024, Aptiv PLC, Asahi Kasei Corp., and Valeo, Emerge as Key Contributors to Growth | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Full ... Continue reading

CITGO Marketers/Store Owners, Michigan Athletics and Michigan State Athletics Raising Money for Charities

CITGO Marketers/Store Owners, Michigan Athletics and Michigan State Athletics Raising Money for Charities

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2020 -- For the second consecutive season, CITGO marketers and store owners, the University of Michigan Athletics (U of M) and Michigan State University Athletics (MSU) are raising funds to benefit local charities in Ann Arbor and Lansing -- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Greater Lansing Foo ... Continue reading

Female-Owned Canela Media Secures Seed Round Funding To Support The Expansion Of Canela.TV

Female-Owned Canela Media Secures Seed Round Funding To Support The Expansion Of Canela.TV

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Canela Media, an industry-leading, Latina-owned digital media company announced today that it has closed a $3 million Seed round, bringing total funding this year to $5 million. ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Market | Development of Zero Energy Homes to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio

Fuel Cell Market | Development of Zero Energy Homes to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Fuel Cell Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Fuel Cell Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Rear Seat Entertainment Market 2020-2025: Shift in Consumer Focus on Connected and Hybrid Cars & Rise in Opportunity Due to Autonomous Vehicles

Global Automotive Rear Seat Entertainment Market 2020-2025: Shift in Consumer Focus on Connected and Hybrid Cars & Rise in Opportunity Due to Autonomous Vehicles

DUBLIN, Oct. 19, 2020 -- The "Automotive Rear Seat Entertainment Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

New Energy Risk Helps Bring Fuel Cells to South Korea

New Energy Risk Helps Bring Fuel Cells to South Korea

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 19, 2020 -- New Energy Risk (NER), a leading provider of customized performance insurance solutions for breakthrough technology projects, announced today that it has helped facilitate the purchase and financing of fuel cells in South Korea. ... Continue reading

New Report Shows Critical Impact of Oil and Gas Industry in Los Angeles County

New Report Shows Critical Impact of Oil and Gas Industry in Los Angeles County

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2020 -- A recent 2020 Capitol Matrix Consulting report, "Contributions of the Oil and Gas Industry to Los Angeles County," found that the oil and gas industry provides vital economic resources to Los Angeles County and its residents. ... Continue reading

Newsom Administration Issues Six More Fracking Permits To Aera Energy Consumer Watchdog Says

Newsom Administration Issues Six More Fracking Permits To Aera Energy Consumer Watchdog Says

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2020 -- The Newsom Administration issued six more fracking permits to Aera Energy late on Friday afternoon at a time of great risk to the environment and to the public health of affected communities also exposed to Covid 19, Consumer Watchdog said today. ... Continue reading

Nikola Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on November 9, 2020

Nikola Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on November 9, 2020

PHOENIX, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Nikola Corporation , a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and infrastructure solutions, today announced it will report its third quarter 2020 results after market close on Monday, November 9, 2020 and will host a conference call and webcast that day at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT to ... Continue reading

Six Holland America Line Ships Offer Award-Winning Alaska and Glacier Bay Cruises in 2021

Six Holland America Line Ships Offer Award-Winning Alaska and Glacier Bay Cruises in 2021

SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2020 -- In 2021, Holland America Line is set to build on its leadership position in Alaska with a full season of cruises and Land+Sea Journeys that showcase the cruise line's more-than 70 years of experience, insider knowledge and preferred access. ... Continue reading

The Cruise Ship Construction Industry is Seeing Some Signs of Recovery

The Cruise Ship Construction Industry is Seeing Some Signs of Recovery

DUBLIN, Oct. 19, 2020 -- ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the cruise industry "The Cruise Ship Construction Industry is Seeing Some Signs of Recovery" The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended a ban on cruises from US ports until Oct 31 citing outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships ove ... Continue reading

World Electric Vehicles (EV) Batteries and Materials Technology, Trends, and Market Forecasts 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

World Electric Vehicles (EV) Batteries and Materials Technology, Trends, and Market Forecasts 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "EV Batteries and Materials: Technology, Trends, and Market Forecasts" report from The Information Network has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Although global economic uncertainties have mounted amid the COVID-19 outbreak, we expect structural EV demand growth to remain intact. ... Continue reading

The Dan Marino Foundation Debuts Specialty License Plate That Will Raise Funds for Programs Benefiting Autism and Other Disabilities

The Dan Marino Foundation Debuts Specialty License Plate That Will Raise Funds for Programs Benefiting Autism and Other Disabilities

The Dan Marino Foundation is pleased to announce that it is launching the Dan Marino Campus specialty license plate with Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Dan Marino's likeness. Proceeds from the annual use fees of the Dan Marino Campus license plates will benefit the Dan Marino Foundation's programs for young adults with aut ... Continue reading

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcyclist Angie Smith Breaks 200-mph Barrier

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcyclist Angie Smith Breaks 200-mph Barrier

Racer Angie Smith roared into motorsports history Saturday as the first woman to break the 200-mph barrier in NHRA's Pro Stock Motorcycle class. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV make history with electrifying podium finish in 2020 Rebelle Rally

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV make history with electrifying podium finish in 2020 Rebelle Rally

Outlander PHEV becomes the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ever to complete the rugged 10-day, 2,000 km off-highway navigational event Nonprofit-based team of U.S. Army combat veterans Rachael Ridenour and Kristie Levy maintain tradition of ... Continue reading

NHTSA Consumer Alert: Repair Your Safety Recalls Now

NHTSA Consumer Alert: Repair Your Safety Recalls Now

October 19, 2020 Contact: NHTSA Public Affairs Email: NHTSAmedia@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-9550 Consumer Alert: NHTSA: Repair Your Safety Recalls Now WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges vehicle owners to take immediate action when notified ... Continue reading

ADAS Becoming Standard On New Nissan Models - Have THAT Talk With Your Teen Driver

ADAS Becoming Standard On New Nissan Models - Have THAT Talk With Your Teen Driver

Advanced driver assistance systems can significantly reduce crashes according to leading safety advocates, and inexperienced teen drivers face added crash risks. ... Continue reading

Motorists warned to lookout for new lockdown car-related scams

Motorists warned to lookout for new lockdown car-related scams

New lockdown rules coupled with economic uncertainty, create perfect conditions for fraudulent activity. Motorists urged to guard against fake vehicle sales, insurance broker fraud, DVLA scams and staged car accident fraud. ... Continue reading

$3.2 Billion Automotive Radar Market - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$3.2 Billion Automotive Radar Market - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Radar Market - By Application, By Vehicle Type, and By Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Automotive Radar market accrued earnings worth approximately 3.2 (USD Billion) in ... Continue reading

Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market by Material Type, Vehicle Class, and Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market by Material Type, Vehicle Class, and Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market - By Material Type, By Vehicle Class, and By Region - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Automotive Engine Encapsulation market garnered earnings worth ... Continue reading

Cepton to Feature State-of-the-art, Intelligent Lidar Solutions for Automotive and Smart Mobility in Japan

Cepton to Feature State-of-the-art, Intelligent Lidar Solutions for Automotive and Smart Mobility in Japan

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cepton Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of high performance lidars headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, will be showcasing its latest market-leading lidar solutions for smart mobility at Automotive World 2020, to be held in Portmesse Nagoya, Japan, from October 21st to Oct 23rd, 2020. Vi ... Continue reading

Chase and Subaru Renew Private Label Agreement

Chase and Subaru Renew Private Label Agreement

NEW YORK--Chase Auto and Subaru of America announced today the renewal of their private label agreement, extending Chase’s role as the private label finance provider for the auto manufacturer. Since 2001, Chase Auto has provided customized retail, lease and commercial services as well as strategic support to more tha ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Online Advertising Market 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Online Advertising Market 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Online Advertising Market - Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global automotive online advertising market generated a value of $9,321.44 mn in 2019 and is estimated to reach $22,925.89 mn by 2025, growing at CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast peri ... Continue reading

Global Drive-By-Wire Market to 2026 by Electronic Throttle Control, Shift-By-Wire, and Brake-By-Wire - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Drive-By-Wire Market to 2026 by Electronic Throttle Control, Shift-By-Wire, and Brake-By-Wire - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Drive-By-Wire Market - By Application (Electronic Throttle Control, Shift-By-Wire, And Brake-By-Wire), By Vehicle Type (Commercial Vehicles And Passenger Vehicles and By Region: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2019 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ... Continue reading

Global Fuel Cell Vehicles Market 2020-2030: Analysis of the Current and Future Scenarios of FCEV Sales, Stations, Hydrogen Fuel, and the Push from Governments

Global Fuel Cell Vehicles Market 2020-2030: Analysis of the Current and Future Scenarios of FCEV Sales, Stations, Hydrogen Fuel, and the Push from Governments

DUBLIN, Oct. 19, 2020 -- The "Strategic Collaborations Towards Technology Development Transforming The Global Fuel Cell Vehicles Market, 2020 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Romeo Packs by Romeo Power: The First Battery Pack Family for Commercial Vehicles

Romeo Packs by Romeo Power: The First Battery Pack Family for Commercial Vehicles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Romeo Power, the manufacturer of advanced battery packs with high energy density for electric vehicles, has released a family of battery packs that range in size from 30kWh to 1 MWh to serve the commercial vehicle market. ... Continue reading

Team Car Care Announces the Appointment of Steve Werner as Chief Executive Officer

Team Car Care Announces the Appointment of Steve Werner as Chief Executive Officer

DALLAS--Team Car Care, LLC. (dba Jiffy Lube), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., announced today that it has appointed Steve Werner as President and Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading

AEC Announces New Website Tool for the Automotive Industry

AEC Announces New Website Tool for the Automotive Industry

The AEC Automotive Solutions website helps automotive engineers better understand aluminum extrusions for lightweighting applications. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Batteries Market | Cost Advantage of Lead-acid Batteries Over Lithium-ion Batteries to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

Global Motorcycle Batteries Market | Cost Advantage of Lead-acid Batteries Over Lithium-ion Batteries to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

The global motorcycle batteries market size is poised to grow by 8.63 million units during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 4% throughout the forecast period, according to the latest report by Technavio. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, ... Continue reading

Sonic Expansion of Used Car Dealer EchoPark Goes Head To Head With CarMax, AutoNation USA, Carvana, Vroom, Local Dealers and Others

Sonic Expansion of Used Car Dealer EchoPark Goes Head To Head With CarMax, AutoNation USA, Carvana, Vroom, Local Dealers and Others

est EchoPark specialty pre-owned vehicle store in Nashville, Tennessee. As Sonic Automotive continues to rapidly expand its EchoPark network, its first Tennessee location will allow car buyers in the region to shop an assortment of high quality, 1-4 year old pre-owned vehicles priced 20-40 percent below new car pricing ... Continue reading

‘Yippie Ki Yay’ Carquest Partners with Bruce Willis to Bring Back ‘Die Hard’

‘Yippie Ki Yay’ Carquest Partners with Bruce Willis to Bring Back ‘Die Hard’

Advance Auto Parts brought together DieHard the battery and “Die Hard” the motion picture in a 2-minute film in which Hollywood legend Bruce Willis reprises his role of Detective John McClane. (Photo: Business Wire) Carquest and its parent company Advance Auto Parts brought together DieHard the battery and “Die H ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - October 19, 2020

NHTSA Recall Summary - October 19, 2020

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

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