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Recent White House Grand-Stand Reduced U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Recent White House Grand-Stand Reduced U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve

White House announced plans to make 50 million barrels of crude oil available to the market through a combination of exchanges and accelerating previously announced sales. With these sales and several other legislated drawdowns, SPR inventories could decline from 618 million barrels (as of October 1, 2021) to about 314 ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Forecast: November Auto Sales Stuck in Low Gear As Consumers and Dealers Face Tight New-Vehicle Inventory and High Prices

Cox Automotive Forecast: November Auto Sales Stuck in Low Gear As Consumers and Dealers Face Tight New-Vehicle Inventory and High Prices

ATLANTA, Nov. 29, 2021 -- When auto sales for November are confirmed by many automakers later this week, the results are forecast by Cox Automotive to show a market still held in check by limited new-vehicle supply and high prices. ... Continue reading

$11.51 Bn Rear-view Mirror Market by Size, Share & Trends Analysis - Global Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$11.51 Bn Rear-view Mirror Market by Size, Share & Trends Analysis - Global Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Rear-view Mirror Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Feature Type, by Mounting Location, by Product Type, by Type, by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021 - 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global rear-vie ... Continue reading

CARFAX Canada Marks 1st “Transparency Week”

CARFAX Canada Marks 1st “Transparency Week”

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mark Rousseau, President and GM of CARFAX Canada, is committed to helping millions of Canadians make better decisions about vehicles. (Photo: Business Wire) Mark Rousseau, President and GM of CARFAX Canada, is committed to helping millions of Canadians make better decisions about vehic ... Continue reading

Gatik CEO Gautam Narang Named as 2021 Automotive News All-Star

Gatik CEO Gautam Narang Named as 2021 Automotive News All-Star

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Gautam Narang, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatik (Photo: Business Wire) Gautam Narang, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatik (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Automotive News has named Gautam Narang, CEO and co-founder, Ga ... Continue reading

Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Trucks Market Report 2021: Industry Initiatives, Technology Trends, Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier, Attributes of Hydrogen Trucks, Demand Drivers & Inhibitors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Trucks Market Report 2021: Industry Initiatives, Technology Trends, Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier, Attributes of Hydrogen Trucks, Demand Drivers & Inhibitors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Trucks Market Report 2021" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Market for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Trucks, provides an in-depth analysis of this emerging market. ... Continue reading

Global Ride Sharing Market 2021-2030: Development of Robo-Taxies and Emergence of Eco-Friendly Electric Cab Services Creates Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Ride Sharing Market 2021-2030: Development of Robo-Taxies and Emergence of Eco-Friendly Electric Cab Services Creates Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Ride Sharing Market by Booking Type, Commute Type and Vehicle Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Ride sharing, also known as carpooling simply means sharing a ride with another commuter, travelling on same route. ... Continue reading

Kick Start Your Holiday Celebrations with a Delicious E-NOG

Kick Start Your Holiday Celebrations with a Delicious E-NOG

As we head into American Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas holiday season, we at The Auto Channel salute our readers, viewers, friends, associates, fellow automobile enthusiasts, farmers, and ethanol producers with a delicious ethanol-inspired drink ... Continue reading

2022 Chicago Auto Show Returns To McCormick Place In February

2022 Chicago Auto Show Returns To McCormick Place In February

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2021 -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced today that the 2022 event will return to its traditional February timeframe – Feb. ... Continue reading

Brazilian Light Vehicle Leasing Market Report 2021 - The Rise of New Mobility Services is Driving the Growth Strategies of the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Brazilian Light Vehicle Leasing Market Report 2021 - The Rise of New Mobility Services is Driving the Growth Strategies of the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Brazilian Light Vehicle Leasing Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This study sheds light on the market size across the passenger vehicle (PV) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments and provides sales/parc data for the total market as well as the fleet an ... Continue reading

Global Electric Commercial Vehicle Start-up Profiles and Market Growth Opportunities Report 2021 - Government Mandates and Corporate Goals Expedite Electric Powertrain Adoption - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Commercial Vehicle Start-up Profiles and Market Growth Opportunities Report 2021 - Government Mandates and Corporate Goals Expedite Electric Powertrain Adoption - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Commercial Vehicle Start-up Profiles and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report profiles these start-ups in this study, offering industry stakeholders insights into their manufacturing facilities, value chain, vehicle model launch timeli ... Continue reading

Global Electric Corner Module (ECM) Market Report 2021: Focus on New Business Models in the Automotive Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Corner Module (ECM) Market Report 2021: Focus on New Business Models in the Automotive Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Corner Module Market, Growth Opportunities, 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report focuses on the drivers and restraints for ECMs and on the expected new business models in the automotive industry. ... Continue reading

Zurich introduces vehicle protection products tailored for electric vehicles

Zurich introduces vehicle protection products tailored for electric vehicles

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 29, 2021 -- Zurich North America today announced an enhanced suite of vehicle protection products designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle (EV) owners. ... Continue reading

Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond

Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond

With electrification at the center of long-term strategy, company will deliver exciting vehicles and technologies that empower customer journeys and society YOKOHAMA, Japan November 29, 2021; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s new long-term vision for empowering mobility and bey ... Continue reading

There is no “average” fuel retailer, so all the costs that go into a gallon of gas vary from station to station.

There is no “average” fuel retailer, so all the costs that go into a gallon of gas vary from station to station.

By Jeff Lenard NACS ALEXANDRIA, Va. November 29, 2021; Most people think convenience stores and gas stations make a lot of money selling gas—and even more money when prices rise. ... Continue reading

2nd Life Of EV Batteries | IDTechEx Discusses Why OEMs Are Investing in LIB Recycling

2nd Life Of EV Batteries | IDTechEx Discusses Why OEMs Are Investing in LIB Recycling

BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2021 -- In the past, the lack of end-of-life batteries meant that the Li-ion (lithium-ion) recycling market had little opportunity to prosper. ... Continue reading

Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond

Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov. 28, 2021 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary, TurnOnGreen, to Install Commercial EV Chargers at a Premier California Resort Destination

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary, TurnOnGreen, to Install Commercial EV Chargers at a Premier California Resort Destination

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LAS VEGAS--Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that its green energy technology and power supply subsidiary, TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnG ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers Expect Valuations and Profits to Increase in 2022

Auto Dealers Expect Valuations and Profits to Increase in 2022

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--Auto dealers’ optimism about the valuation of their dealerships has doubled year-over-year, according to the newly-released, 2021 Kerrigan Dealer Survey, with the vast majority expecting their already record profits to continue to rise in 2022. The survey, which was fielded by Kerrigan Advisors ... Continue reading

Automotive Winches System (AWS) Market to Record 8.49% CAGR by 2025 | Bosch Rexroth AG and Ironman 4X4 Pty Ltd. Among Key Vendors | Technavio

Automotive Winches System (AWS) Market to Record 8.49% CAGR by 2025 | Bosch Rexroth AG and Ironman 4X4 Pty Ltd. Among Key Vendors | Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2021 -- The automotive winches system (AWS) market is expected to grow by 3935.11 th units from 2020 to 2025. ... Continue reading

Brake Friction Products Market worth $13.3 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Brake Friction Products Market worth $13.3 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2021 -- According to the new market research report "Brake Friction Products Market (OE & Aftermarket) by Type (Brake Disc, Pad, Drum, Shoe, Liner), Disc Type (Metallic, Composite, Ceramic), Liner Type (Molded, Woven), Vehicle Type (ICE, Electric, PHEV, OHV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", pub ... Continue reading

El Car Wash Acquires Wash & Wax Express

El Car Wash Acquires Wash & Wax Express

MIAMI--El Car Wash, the leading car wash company in South Florida, accelerated its expansion in Palm Beach County with the acquisition of two Wash & Wax Express locations. The company now operates seventeen locations and has a development pipeline throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties that will result ... Continue reading

El Car Wash Opens North Miami Location

El Car Wash Opens North Miami Location

MIAMI--El Car Wash, the leading car wash company in South Florida, continues its focused expansion with the opening of their fifteenth location in South Florida overall and twelfth in Miami-Dade. The new facility, the company’s first in North Miami, is located at the intersection of NE 114th Street and US-1. ... Continue reading

Energy Storage As A Service Market Size Worth $2.7 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

Energy Storage As A Service Market Size Worth $2.7 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2021 -- The global energy storage as a service market size is expected to reach USD 2.7 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2021 to 2028. ... Continue reading

GEICO’s Kansas City Regional Office Increases Starting Salaries Significantly for Many Positions

GEICO’s Kansas City Regional Office Increases Starting Salaries Significantly for Many Positions

KANSAS CITY, Kan.--GEICO significantly increased starting salaries for sales, service and claims positions at the company’s Kansas City regional office. Sales and service associates at GEICO are licensed, professional insurance agents, provided with extensive training and continuing education. ... Continue reading

Helbiz Partners with ESPN to Stream the NCAA Football and Basketball Championships on Helbiz Live

Helbiz Partners with ESPN to Stream the NCAA Football and Basketball Championships on Helbiz Live

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Helbiz Partners with ESPN to Stream the NCAA Football and Basketball Championships on Helbiz Live Helbiz Partners with ESPN to Stream the NCAA Football and Basketball Championships on Helbiz Live Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail NEW YORK--Helbiz Inc. ... Continue reading

Juniper Research: Automotive Sensor Market Revenue to Grow to $92 Billion Globally by 2026, With LiDAR the Fastest-growing Sector

Juniper Research: Automotive Sensor Market Revenue to Grow to $92 Billion Globally by 2026, With LiDAR the Fastest-growing Sector

BASINGSTOKE, England--A new report from Juniper Research has found that the automotive sensors market will grow to over $92 billion by 2026; a 30% increase over 2021. This growth will be driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). Sensors monitoring various vehicle sa ... Continue reading

Large International Study Reveals Spectrum of COVID-19 Brain Complications

Large International Study Reveals Spectrum of COVID-19 Brain Complications

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2021 -- The largest multi-institutional international study to date on brain complications of COVID-19 has found that approximately one in 100 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 will likely develop complications of the central nervous system. ... Continue reading

Latin America Used Car Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Latin America Used Car Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Latin American Used Car Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Latin America is going through challenging times with isolation measures and economic difficulties due to COVID-19. ... Continue reading

Pilot Company Guests Break Record in Veterans Day Giving Campaign for the Call of Duty Endowment

Pilot Company Guests Break Record in Veterans Day Giving Campaign for the Call of Duty Endowment

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2021 -- In honor of Veterans Day, Pilot Company and its guests raised a record-breaking $1.75 million through a three-week in-store round-up campaign to benefit the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit organization committed to placing Veterans into high-quality jobs after their service. ... Continue reading

Siemens Partners with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation for Digital Mobility Transformation

Siemens Partners with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation for Digital Mobility Transformation

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 29, 2021 -- Siemens and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation (Hyundai and Kia) announced today a new technology partnership to accelerate their digital transformation and a new future of mobility-Hyundai and Kia has selected Siemens as the preferred bidder and strategic partner to provide next g ... Continue reading

South African Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Tire Market 2021-2026: CAGR of 3.4% is Forecast During 2021-26 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

South African Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Tire Market 2021-2026: CAGR of 3.4% is Forecast During 2021-26 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "South Africa Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) Tire Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The South African MHCV Tire market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 3.4% during 2021-26F. The growth of the market is attributed t ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Inc. to Present at Stephens Investment Conference on Wednesday, December 1st

TravelCenters of America Inc. to Present at Stephens Investment Conference on Wednesday, December 1st

WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America Inc. today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Pertchik, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Peter Crage will be presenting at the Stephens Investment Conference 2021 in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time ... Continue reading

U.S. Air Force Orders 15 Silent Arrow® Precision Guided Cargo Delivery Drones

U.S. Air Force Orders 15 Silent Arrow® Precision Guided Cargo Delivery Drones

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2021 -- Silent Arrow today announced the United States Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has awarded the company a contract entitled "Guided Bundle Derivative of Silent Arrow® for Side Door and Palletized Swarm Deployment at High Speeds and Altitudes" effective Novem ... Continue reading

US Automotive Logistics Market Outlook by Service, Mode of Transport, Distribution Channel, and State: Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

US Automotive Logistics Market Outlook by Service, Mode of Transport, Distribution Channel, and State: Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Logistics Market Research Report by Service, Mode of Transport, Distribution Channel, and State - United States Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The United States Automotive Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 4, ... Continue reading

Vuse in Zusammenarbeit mit McLaren Racing setzt unterrepräsentierte Kreative auf den Fahrersitz

Vuse in Zusammenarbeit mit McLaren Racing setzt unterrepräsentierte Kreative auf den Fahrersitz

LONDON, 29. November 2021 -- Vuse, die weltweit führende Vape-Marke**, unterstützt die ungehörten Stimmen in der Kreativbranche mit einer neuen Initiative, Driven by Change, in Zusammenarbeit mit dem langjährigen Partner McLaren Racing. ... Continue reading

Vuse y McLaren Racing ponen a los creativos infrarrepresentados en el asiento del conductor

Vuse y McLaren Racing ponen a los creativos infrarrepresentados en el asiento del conductor

-Vuse, en colaboración con McLaren Racing, pone a los creativos infrarrepresentados en el asiento del conductor LONDRES, 29 de noviembre de 2021 -- Vuse, la marca de vapeo número uno a nivel mundial**, apoya a las voces no escuchadas de la industria creativa con una nueva iniciativa, Driven by Change, lanzada en cola ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary November 29, 2021 - Volkswagen, Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Trucks, And Others

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary November 29, 2021 - Volkswagen, Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Trucks, And Others

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Ridgeline - Review By Larry Nutson

2021 Honda Ridgeline - Review By Larry Nutson

2021 Honda Ridgeline Comfortable and versatile For many years the only midsize pickup entries were the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. ... Continue reading

2021 Genesis G80 Road Test Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Genesis G80 Road Test Review by Larry Nutson

Ask most any person familiar with the car market to name the premium, medium to large sedan that first comes to mind and they most likely will mention a model from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Audi. Few would say Genesis. ... Continue reading

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