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U.S. Students Hazy on Auto Brand Origins - Duh?

U.S. Students Hazy on Auto Brand Origins - Duh?

Washington DC May 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that a new survey reveals that many American college students think Lexus is an American car company and most of them think Hyundai is a Japanese company. According to the Detroit Free Press, the survey on brand identification of tech products and auto companies ... Continue reading

2021 Study: Why Some Popular Cars Are Now Worth More Used Than When Bought New

2021 Study: Why Some Popular Cars Are Now Worth More Used Than When Bought New

A carinsurance.org report revealed that the most popular used cars are now worth more than their new counterpart — they’re up an average of 20% in price. The drastic increase in used car prices is mainly due to recent car chip shortages during the pandemic, slowing the manufacturing of new cars. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Unveils 2022 ELANTRA N for North America +VIDEO

Hyundai Unveils 2022 ELANTRA N for North America +VIDEO

Reveal Video: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2022-elantra-n All-new ELANTRA N Delivers the Highest Level of N Brand Performance Today ELANTRA N Synthesizes New Amalgam of Racetrack Performance and Daily Practicality 2.0-liter Turbocharged, “Flat-Power” Tuned Engine Delivers 276 HP and 289 lb.-ft. Torque ... Continue reading

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

The GV60 represents the brand’s first electric vehicle based on dedicated EV platform Embodies the most dynamic and futuristic exterior design based on ‘Athletic Elegance’Genesis’ ‘Beauty of White Space’ interior now features EV exclusive details and enhanced sense of space.SEOUL, KOREA – August 19, 2021 ... Continue reading

Blowout Preventer Market 2021-2025 | COVID-19 Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats | Technavio

Blowout Preventer Market 2021-2025 | COVID-19 Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats | Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 -- The blowout preventer market is expected to grow by USD 972.70 million, progressing at a CAGR of almost 4% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Genesis Reveals GV60 Electric Crossover

Genesis Reveals GV60 Electric Crossover

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2021 -- Today, Genesis revealed exterior and interior images of GV60, the brand's first electric vehicle based on the dedicated EV platform known as E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform), marking the brand's first move towards electrification. ... Continue reading

RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") Expands in Arizona with Acquisition of Frost RV

RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") Expands in Arizona with Acquisition of Frost RV

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2021 -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced the acquisition of Frost RV in Tucson, Arizona. The acquisition is expected to close in August 2021. ... Continue reading

Wings Wheels Water: The Premier Event for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Wings Wheels Water: The Premier Event for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18, 2021 -- Wings Wheels Water, the private affair hosted by Sheltair Aviation and produced by aVenue Event Group, is the premier event kicking off the always-anticipated Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this fall, which features the largest, most extravagant collection of luxury airc ... Continue reading

AAA: Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually

AAA: Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually

Release.jpg For More Information, Contact: Lynda Lambert, Media Spokesperson and Safety Advisor Desk: 502-779-3610 / Cell: 502-565-7410 Email: Lambert.Lynda@aaaec.com (mailto:Lambert.Lynda@aaaec.com) Sticker Shock: Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually AAA advises car buyers to budget for more than the ... Continue reading

Autoliv Declares Quarterly Dividend

Autoliv Declares Quarterly Dividend

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 19, 2021 -- Autoliv, Inc.  and (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share for the third quarter of 2021. ... Continue reading

Automobili Pininfarina Creates Monterey Magic With Packed Programme of Events

Automobili Pininfarina Creates Monterey Magic With Packed Programme of Events

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 --During one of the busiest and most significant periods yet in the life of Automobili Pininfarina, the production-specification of the Battista hyper GT made its world debut at Monterey Car Week on the roads of California as part of a series of events in the US. ... Continue reading

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA CRÉE LA MAGIE À MONTEREY AVEC UN PROGRAMME RICHE EN ÉVÉNEMENTS

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA CRÉE LA MAGIE À MONTEREY AVEC UN PROGRAMME RICHE EN ÉVÉNEMENTS

- La Battista d'Automobili Pininfarina fait ses débuts dans sa version de série à la Monterey Car Week à travers un programme complet d'événements aux États-Unis. - L'événement a aussi été l'occasion de la première apparition publique aux États-Unis de l'exclusive Battista Anniversario, présentée au ... Continue reading

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA SCHAFFT MONTEREY-MAGIE MIT EINEM PRALL GEFÜLLTEN VERANSTALTUNGSPROGRAMM

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA SCHAFFT MONTEREY-MAGIE MIT EINEM PRALL GEFÜLLTEN VERANSTALTUNGSPROGRAMM

- Ein umfangreiches Veranstaltungsprogramm in den USA begleitet die Premiere des produktionsreifen Automobili Pininfarina Battista auf der Monterey Car Week - Auf der Veranstaltung hatte auch der exklusive Battista Anniversario seinen ersten öffentlichen Auftritt in den USA. Er wurde beim High-Class-Event „The Quail ... Continue reading

Boeing Awards Solace Power Significant New Contract to Develop Wireless Power Solution

Boeing Awards Solace Power Significant New Contract to Develop Wireless Power Solution

Solace Power celebrates 6th Contract To-Date with Boeing; Represents the Largest Contract in Company History MOUNT PEARL, NL, Aug. 19, 2021 - Solace Power Inc. ("Solace Power" or the "Company"), a world leader in high performance wireless power technology, is proud to announce a significant new contract with its custom ... Continue reading

Bollinger Motors and Pearce Renewables Join the California Mobility Center

Bollinger Motors and Pearce Renewables Join the California Mobility Center

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--The California Mobility Center (CMC) today announced two new agreements with Bollinger Motors and Pearce Renewables as its most recent Client and Member, respectively, which increases the combined Client and Member roster to more than 25 companies since the CMC launched full commercial operations ea ... Continue reading

Electric Cars Global Market Report 2021 Featuring Major Players - Toyota, BMW, BYD, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, General Motors, BAiC Motors, SAIC and Daimler - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Electric Cars Global Market Report 2021 Featuring Major Players - Toyota, BMW, BYD, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, General Motors, BAiC Motors, SAIC and Daimler - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Cars Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric cars market is expected to grow from $482.32 billion in 2020 to $657.41 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.3%. The market i ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries Global Market Report 2021: Market is Expected to Reach $38.32 Billion in 2025 - Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries Global Market Report 2021: Market is Expected to Reach $38.32 Billion in 2025 - Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global EV batteries market is expected to grow from $19.78 billion in 2020 to $22.99 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2 ... Continue reading

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUf1bMIIWa-2FXScytTZEwTPLB8rcAn113ort26ZSqY4H7M7w4ycElHVwAocKS4ji-2BZF5wl6tOAUEYZT-2BuJNpHnTLZD9jjybsIWzCDeroPlIso32fzK9TBvnfGgxcJ6rEgeT4wJSlAAk5pRGMkAYvbwTgR8AfBuV6-2BNn327FEzZjCrn6lhKgFaU-2BmxbN32nNEEn9iA4AgW8WdYlys ... Continue reading

GetAQuote.com: Encouraging Better Insurance Quotes for Shoppers--and Meaningful Connections for Agents

GetAQuote.com: Encouraging Better Insurance Quotes for Shoppers--and Meaningful Connections for Agents

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 19, 2021 -- Startup insurance tech company GetAQuote.com is generating more interest and more traffic than ever through its tailored insurance shopping tool. ... Continue reading

Global Type 3 DOT Hydrogen Cylinder Market Expected to Reach USD 1,18,512.5 thousand by 2028, With a CAGR Of 9.8% | Growth Market Reports

Global Type 3 DOT Hydrogen Cylinder Market Expected to Reach USD 1,18,512.5 thousand by 2028, With a CAGR Of 9.8% | Growth Market Reports

PUNE, India, Aug. 19, 2021 -- According to a recent market study published by Growth Market Reports titled, "Global Type 3 DOT Hydrogen Cylinder Market by Capacities (Below 100 L, Between 101-200 L, Between 201-300 L, and More than 300 L), Liner Types (Steel, Aluminum, and Others), Pressure Levels (300-500 bar and mor ... Continue reading

GWM Acquires Daimler Factory in Brazil to Enhance Presence in South America and Expand Global Layout

GWM Acquires Daimler Factory in Brazil to Enhance Presence in South America and Expand Global Layout

BAODING, China, Aug. 19, 2021 -- On August 18, GWM and Daimler AG signed an agreement on the acquisition of Daimler's factory in Iracemapolis, Brazil under the witness of GWM Rotating President Meng Xiangjun in Sao Paulo. ... Continue reading

Hybridization and Electric Vehicle Segments to Boost Global Powertrain Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Hybridization and Electric Vehicle Segments to Boost Global Powertrain Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Internal combustion engines face more competition from electrified powertrains following stricter emission norms SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 -- Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis on the global powertrain industry finds that electric vehicles are gaining in popularity against the dominant internal combustion eng ... Continue reading

KUBOTA COMPACT GETS TOP MARKS

KUBOTA COMPACT GETS TOP MARKS

Compact performance you can rely on – the Kubota B2 series. When the time comes to upgrade your ground maintenance utility tractor, it’s worth making sure you’re getting the best combination of features, reliability and value for money. ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Financing Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Experian Report Finds

New Vehicle Financing Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Experian Report Finds

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--While the automotive finance market remained resilient amid the pandemic, it saw its fair share of change. Now, more than a year later, the industry is returning to more normal levels, particularly in regards to new vehicle financing, according to Experian’s latest State of the Automotive Finance Ma ... Continue reading

Routine Maintenance Every Car Should Keep Up On

Routine Maintenance Every Car Should Keep Up On

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    CONTACT:  Cher Murphy cher@chermurphypr.com (mailto:cher@chermurphypr.com) (571) 263-2128 Routine Maintenance Every Car Should Keep Up On Get your oil changed at your house, FixMyCar comes to you DETROIT, Michigan – (August 19, ... Continue reading

Soaring Demand of Electric Vehicles Accounting for High Cobalt Sulfate Consumption Through 2031: PMR

Soaring Demand of Electric Vehicles Accounting for High Cobalt Sulfate Consumption Through 2031: PMR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 -- The global cobalt sulfate market is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period of 2021-2031, and be valued above US$ 7.8 Bn. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Increases Minimum Hourly Wage to $15

Sonic Automotive Increases Minimum Hourly Wage to $15

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail "At Sonic, our teammates are the backbone of our company" - David Smith, CEO (Photo: Business Wire) "At Sonic, our teammates are the backbone of our company" - David Smith, CEO (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail CHARLOTTE, N.C.--S ... Continue reading

Zurich Insurance Orchestrates the Workforce of the Future with Blue Prism

Zurich Insurance Orchestrates the Workforce of the Future with Blue Prism

LONDON and AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19, 2021 -- Zurich Insurance, one of the world's leading insurance providers, with the help of Blue Prism® has implemented a fresh robotic operating model (ROM) to great effect, scaling intelligent automation (robotic process automation fueled with AI) and providing its people the rig ... Continue reading

A Look Back at the Fabulous Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car +VIDEO

A Look Back at the Fabulous Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car +VIDEO

Most concept cars are design studies; Only rarely does a concept emerge into the world as a production model that delivers on its promises of styling and technological breakthroughs. ... Continue reading

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