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Cox Automotive Indicates 50% Of Would Be New Car Buyers Waiting Out High Pices and Low Inventory

Cox Automotive Indicates 50% Of Would Be New Car Buyers Waiting Out High Pices and Low Inventory

Despite healthy economic conditions that should be spurring on vehicle sales, the U.S. auto market seems to be coasting off the road. New-vehicle inventory levels are still tight and prices are running at the redline. ... Continue reading

Motor Bella Activities to Open to the Public at 9 am Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

Motor Bella Activities to Open to the Public at 9 am Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

Motor Bella, the all-new, auto-centric event, taking place at the M1 Concourse has announced that it will reopen for its planned Public Days at 9 am on Sept. 23, 2021. ... Continue reading

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

PONTIAC, Mich. September 21, 2021;While participating in the opening ceremony at Motor Bella today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation's first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. ... Continue reading

Acura TYPE S Heritage

Acura TYPE S Heritage

April 21, 2021 — TORRANCE, CALIF. New video revisits the origins of Acura’s Type S performance nameplate 2021 Acura TLX Type S signals return of high-performance brand to Acura showrooms 2022 MDX Type S will be the first Acura SUV to wear the Type S badge With Type S performance models set to return to the Acura li ... Continue reading

2022 Acura RDX Close-up Look - Official

2022 Acura RDX Close-up Look - Official

Acura Got The Blues — LONG BEACH, CALIF. The best-selling SUV in its segment since 2006, RDX is restyled with an even more distinctive and sporty exterior, quieter and more premium interior Standard tech now includes wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and Amazon Alexa Built-In Retuned suspensio ... Continue reading

When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

DETROIT September 222, 2021; General Motors and Amazon today announced plans to introduce the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa1, a new feature that will provide a voice-enabled connection to Emergency-Certified OnStar Advisors2 at home through compatible Alexa-enabled devices. The OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon ... Continue reading

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Official Close-up +VIDEO

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Official Close-up +VIDEO

Passport a tough new look First-ever Passport TrailSport is even more emotional and adventurous, further advancing Honda's new rugged design direction for light truck lineup As new halo for Honda light trucks, TrailSport further highlights the off-road capability, versatility and durability long engineered into Honda l ... Continue reading

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. ... Continue reading

Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Joplin

Carvana Brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Joplin

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana launches sixth Missouri market, now offering as-soon-as next day delivery to Joplin. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana launches sixth Missouri market, now offering as-soon-as next day delivery to Joplin. ... Continue reading

Carvana Expands Missouri Presence with Springfield Launch

Carvana Expands Missouri Presence with Springfield Launch

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Springfield, its 306th market. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Springfield, its 306th market. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Adds $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, a Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group

Sonic Automotive Adds $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, a Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive” or “Sonic” or the “Company”) , a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. (“RFJ Auto”). This acquisition represents ... Continue reading

Helbiz Media Announces Partnership with Amazon

Helbiz Media Announces Partnership with Amazon

B media rights worldwide, and Amazon Italy, to broadcast Helbiz Live contents and the entire Italian Serie B Championship on all devices and TVs equipped with Amazon Prime Video Channels throughout Italy. Helbiz Live is an OTT service that leverages cutting-edge technologies and consolidated infrastructures to guarante ... Continue reading

2022 Acura RDX Remains Atop the Podium with New Styling, More Features and Available Long Beach Blue Pearl Paint

2022 Acura RDX Remains Atop the Podium with New Styling, More Features and Available Long Beach Blue Pearl Paint

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 -- Featuring refined styling, a dramatically quieter cabin and a retuned suspension, the 2022 Acura RDX is the most dynamic, comfortable and refined 5-passenger SUV in Acura history. ... Continue reading

A2GO Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Ann Arbor On October 11

A2GO Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Ann Arbor On October 11

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 21, 2021 -- May Mobility, Mcity and Ann Arbor SPARK today inaugurated the launch of A2GO, a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service serving the Ann Arbor community. ... Continue reading

Acura RDX 2022 con un nuevo estilo y más funciones

Acura RDX 2022 con un nuevo estilo y más funciones

EL SALTO, México, 21 de septiembre de 2021 -- Con un estilo refinado, una cabina dramáticamente más silenciosa y una suspensión recalibrada, la nueva RDX 2022 es la SUV de 5 pasajeros más cómoda y refinada de Acura en toda su historia. El motor turbocargado VTEC® de 2.0 litros y 4 cilindros, con 272 hp, es uno d ... Continue reading

Boxwheel Trailer Leasing Announces Acquisition of Prime Trailer Leasing

Boxwheel Trailer Leasing Announces Acquisition of Prime Trailer Leasing

DENVER, Sept. 21, 2021 -- Boxwheel Trailer Leasing (www.boxwheel.com), a leading provider of semi-trailer rentals, leases, and sales with physical rental locations in Denver, CO, and Phoenix, AZ, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Prime Trailer. ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Commercial Vehicle Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Commercial Vehicle Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global commercial vehicle market reached a value of nearly $719,081.2 million in 2020, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR ... Continue reading

El Civic Hatchback 2022 totalmente nuevo sale a la venta con diseño de inspiración europea, un carácter más deportivo y con opción de transmisión manual

El Civic Hatchback 2022 totalmente nuevo sale a la venta con diseño de inspiración europea, un carácter más deportivo y con opción de transmisión manual

TORRANCE, California, 21 de septiembre de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El mejor Civic Hatchback de la historia sale a la venta hoy, combinando un estilo fastback de inspiración europea y una dinámica de conducción de clase mundial más versátil y con opción de transmisión manual de 6 velocidades. El Ho ... Continue reading

Global AI in Automotive & Transportation Industry to 2026 - Burgeoning Demand for Autonomous Vehicles Accelerates Market Growth

Global AI in Automotive & Transportation Industry to 2026 - Burgeoning Demand for Autonomous Vehicles Accelerates Market Growth

DUBLIN, Sept. 21, 2021 -- The "Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Automotive and Transportation Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Hayden AI Raises $20M in Series A Funding Led by TYH Ventures to Scale their Autonomous Traffic Management Platform

Hayden AI Raises $20M in Series A Funding Led by TYH Ventures to Scale their Autonomous Traffic Management Platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2021 -- Hayden AI, a leading smart city solutions provider that developed the world's first autonomous traffic management platform, today announced $20 million in Series A funding led by TYH Ventures with participation from previous investors Autotech Ventures, BootstrapLabs and Modern Venture ... Continue reading

Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission Partner to Accelerate Development of Commercial Vehicle Electrified Powertrain Solutions for Global Markets

Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission Partner to Accelerate Development of Commercial Vehicle Electrified Powertrain Solutions for Global Markets

INDIANAPOLIS--Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, and Jing-Jin Electric (JJE), a Chinese electrified propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive and commercial vehicle customers, hav ... Continue reading

NASA Leadership Positions Agency for Future

NASA Leadership Positions Agency for Future

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Tuesday the agency is creating two new mission directorates that will best position the agency for the next 20 years. ... Continue reading

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Prima Debuts Interactive Show-Stopping Entertainment And Onboard Experiences

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Prima Debuts Interactive Show-Stopping Entertainment And Onboard Experiences

MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2021 -- Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, raised its curtains to unveil its upcoming multifaceted entertainment and onboard experiences available on Norwegian Prima, the Brand's most in-demand ship ever. ... Continue reading

Autoliv's Research Advisory Board accelerates insights in automotive safety and new safety solutions for mobility and society

Autoliv's Research Advisory Board accelerates insights in automotive safety and new safety solutions for mobility and society

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 22, 2021 -- Autoliv, Inc. (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, strengthens its insights in automotive safety and the wider mobility safety arena, as Bryan Reimer and Hasse Johansson joins the Autoliv Research Advisory Board. ... Continue reading

Electric truck maker ATLIS races towards $5 million end-of-month crowdfunding finish

Electric truck maker ATLIS races towards $5 million end-of-month crowdfunding finish

Electric truck maker ATLIS races towards $5 million end-of-month crowdfunding finish MESA, Ariz., Sept 22, 2021 - Atlis Motor Vehicles (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUcq4JEyeeeVTr8xa1J1vs6FNHAjmuuFTaa-2FNIH9TNDAohlin_kfytytOqXJMoRhb2oyNeM-2FcljueGrqKFILtw-2BUtBDCZc-2B7jSduJFzsW9Aul ... Continue reading

GCC Tire Market Report 2021: A $2.5 Billion Market in 2020 - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

GCC Tire Market Report 2021: A $2.5 Billion Market in 2020 - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "GCC Tire Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. GCC tire market reached a value of US$ 2.5 Billion in 2020. ... Continue reading

Two-Thirds of Consumers are “Sustainability-Minded Drivers,” Accenture Report Finds

Two-Thirds of Consumers are “Sustainability-Minded Drivers,” Accenture Report Finds

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The Accenture report “Busting automotive sustainability myths” looks at the key challenges for car manufacturers now and in the future in relation to the rise of sustainable and digitized mobility (Photo: Business Wire) NEW YORK--Nearly two-thirds of consumers are “sustainability ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks North America and AMPLY Power Collaborate on Charge Management Programs for Electric Truck Fleets

Volvo Trucks North America and AMPLY Power Collaborate on Charge Management Programs for Electric Truck Fleets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 -- To ensure electric truck fleets are equipped with the necessary charging infrastructure and energy management services, AMPLY Power is collaborating with Volvo Trucks North America on customer programs to maximize uptime and cost savings for electric Class 8 heavy-duty truck fle ... Continue reading

Lotus Confirms Full Specification and Price of All-New Emira V6 First Edition

Lotus Confirms Full Specification and Price of All-New Emira V6 First Edition

Packed with desirable technology, infotainment and comfort features. Supercharged 3.5-liter 400hp V6 with six-speed manual transmission as standard, optional six-speed auto with paddleshift. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Soul Preview - Official

2022 Kia Soul Preview - Official

2022 kia model arrives largely as a carryover with minor visual enhancements, the most apparent being the bold new Kia badge on the hood, liftgate and wheel center caps. Updates to the S, X-Line and GT-Line include a standard 10.25-inch display screen with navigation, dual automatic climate control, push-button start w ... Continue reading

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