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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES BEST-EVER JANUARY SALES

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES BEST-EVER JANUARY SALES

Kia Motors America today announced best-ever January sales of 44,965 units, an 11.4-percent increase over the same period last year. Highlights include best-ever January performances by the popular Telluride SUV, Niro EV and Forte compact sedan. ... Continue reading

FORD RAMPS UP #FINISHSTRONG INITIATIVE WITH MASK DELIVERIES TO HARD-HIT AREAS, SUPER BOWL LV ADS, NEW PPE DESIGNS +VIDEO

FORD RAMPS UP #FINISHSTRONG INITIATIVE WITH MASK DELIVERIES TO HARD-HIT AREAS, SUPER BOWL LV ADS, NEW PPE DESIGNS +VIDEO

Ford kicks off next phase of its #FinishStrong initiative during Super Bowl LV this Sunday and throughout February to encourage Americans to pull together to protect themselves and each other; Super Bowl LV message is expected to receive about 325 million impressions in some of the hardest-hit COVID-19 regions Leveragi ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports January Sales Results

American Honda Reports January Sales Results

February 2, 2021 American Honda Total See accompanying spreadsheet for complete results. ... Continue reading

NETS Drug-Impaired Driving Campaign Now Available

NETS Drug-Impaired Driving Campaign Now Available

VIENNA, Va.--The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has released a new Drug-Impaired Driving website developed by NETS through a cooperative agreement with NHTSA. The campaign toolkit, geared toward employers, addresses an issue that has not only become a primary concern for traffic safety professionals, bu ... Continue reading

Randy Parker Promoted to Senior Vice President, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America

Randy Parker Promoted to Senior Vice President, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America has promoted Randy Parker to senior vice president of National Sales. ... Continue reading

Despite Chinese Plague Subaru Of America Reports Best Ever January Sales

Despite Chinese Plague Subaru Of America Reports Best Ever January Sales

“January was particularly special for Subaru as we announced our continued commitment to helping those who are facing hunger by donating 100 million meals* to Feeding America.” January marked the ninth consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. ... Continue reading

What's New For 2021 At KIA USA

What's New For 2021 At KIA USA

2021 FORTE Changes to the 2021 Forte are features that were once optional equipment, but are now standard equipment. The GT Premium Line package adds available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2021 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2021 Sales

Hyundai Motor America reported total January sales of 43,394 units, a 2% increase compared with January 2020. ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson to Auction 2021 Ford Bronco VIN 001 and Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 for Charity During Scottsdale Auction

Barrett-Jackson to Auction 2021 Ford Bronco VIN 001 and Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 for Charity During Scottsdale Auction

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Barrett-Jackson will auction two of the world’s most coveted VIN 001 vehicles for charity, the legendary 2021 Ford Bronco 2-door VIN 001 and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. (Photo: Business Wire) Barrett-Jackson will auction ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Cyber Security Market to 2025 - Learn How the Competitive Landscape will Change - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Cyber Security Market to 2025 - Learn How the Competitive Landscape will Change - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Cyber Security 2025: The Secure Connected Car" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report examines the current demand and supply status, including the regulatory status and offerings from leading companies in Automotive Cyber Security, and delivers forecasts on the d ... Continue reading

Global Heavy-duty Trucks Steering System Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring AB Volvo, Mando and Robert Bosch Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Heavy-duty Trucks Steering System Market (2021 to 2025) - Featuring AB Volvo, Mando and Robert Bosch Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Heavy-duty Trucks Steering System Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the heavy-duty trucks steering system market and it is poised to grow by 474.96 th units during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast ... Continue reading

Michelin Joins 2021 Grand National Cross Country Racing Series as Featured Sponsor

Michelin Joins 2021 Grand National Cross Country Racing Series as Featured Sponsor

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 2, 2021 -- Michelin announced a multi-year feature sponsor agreement with Racer Productions Inc., producer of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship. ... Continue reading

NATSO Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

NATSO Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 2, 2021 -- NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Transportation: "NATSO congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation and looks forward to working with him on ... Continue reading

Outlook on the Automated Guided Vehicle Global Market to 2027 - by Type, Product, Battery Type, Component, Navigation Technology, Application, End-user, Vehicle Type and Geography

Outlook on the Automated Guided Vehicle Global Market to 2027 - by Type, Product, Battery Type, Component, Navigation Technology, Application, End-user, Vehicle Type and Geography

DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2021 -- The "Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motorsports Makes History at Daytona International Raceway

Hyundai Motorsports Makes History at Daytona International Raceway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 -- It was a historic day at Daytona International Raceway as Hyundai introduced the world to two new racecars and scored their first podium at the "World Center of Racing." Paralyzed driver Michael Johnson and teammate Stephen Simpson score Hyundai’s first podium finish at Daytona Hy ... Continue reading

CarLotz Enters West Coast Market and Opens Second Florida Location

CarLotz Enters West Coast Market and Opens Second Florida Location

RICHMOND, Va.--CarLotz , the nation’s largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, announced today it has opened hubs in the Seattle, Washington and Orlando, Florida markets. The Seattle-area hub, located at 20612 Hwy 99 in Lynnwood, Washington, is approximately 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. ... Continue reading

GAC MOTOR becomes the "industrial link" for the deepening of Sino-Kuwaiti bilateral cooperation

GAC MOTOR becomes the "industrial link" for the deepening of Sino-Kuwaiti bilateral cooperation

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 2, 2021 -- March 22, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between China and Kuwait. ... Continue reading

Global Automated Driving (AD) Perspectives 2025 - Featuring APTIV, Audi and Bentley - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automated Driving (AD) Perspectives 2025 - Featuring APTIV, Audi and Bentley - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automated Driving (AD) Perspectives 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report leverages insights from 4 reports related to Automated Driving: Carmakers' Automated Driving Roadmaps 2025; Rankings & market shares of Top Tier-1 ADAS Suppliers by 2020; Regulatory guid ... Continue reading

Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 -- After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it's possible to tick 'seeing more of the world' off the bucket list. ... Continue reading

Winter Driving Tips From The NHTSA

Winter Driving Tips From The NHTSA

Winter Driving Tips Visit your mechanic for a tune-up and ask them to check for leaks, badly worn hoses, or other needed parts, repairs, and replacements. NHTSA's Recalls Look-up Tool lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical safety issue that has not been repa ... Continue reading

2020 Honda CR-V Chicago-land Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Honda CR-V Chicago-land Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Honda CR-V One of the best gets better By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6232) My last drive in a Honda CR-V was the 2017 model which at that time was all-new. Riding on a new platform with longer wheelbase and wider track the CR-V had been completely redesigned ... Continue reading

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