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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced that it will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Asbury will host a conference call later that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. ... Continue reading

Bay Area EV Drivers Helped Prevent Blackouts During 2022 Heat Waves with MCE Load-Shifting Program

Bay Area EV Drivers Helped Prevent Blackouts During 2022 Heat Waves with MCE Load-Shifting Program

Residents Earned Cash Back for Shifting 5 MWh of Usage Out of 4 to 9 p.m. through MCE Sync Program SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, and Recurve, the open-source platform that enables planning, procurement, and demand flexibility fo ... Continue reading

Bird Amends its Apollo Vehicle Financing Credit Facility

Bird Amends its Apollo Vehicle Financing Credit Facility

MIAMI--Bird Global, Inc. (“Bird” or the “Company”) , a leader in eco-friendly electric transportation, today announced that its subsidiary, Bird Rides, Inc., has amended its existing $150 million vehicle financing credit facility with MidCap Financial Investment Corporation and MidCap Financial Trust (each mana ... Continue reading

COPA HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

COPA HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panama, Oct. 11, 2022 -- Copa Holdings, S.A. , today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for September 2022: Operating Data September September % Change 2022 2019 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,015.9 1,992.1 1.2 %   RPM (mm) (2) 1,751.2 1,691.5 3.5 %   Load Factor (3) 8 ... Continue reading

E-Scooter, E-Bike and Hoverboard Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise; Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with the Safe Use of Micromobility Products

E-Scooter, E-Bike and Hoverboard Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise; Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with the Safe Use of Micromobility Products

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 -- E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have grown in popularity among Americans in recent years, as a way to get to and from work or school, or for fun. ... Continue reading

Frontier Airlines Introduces First A321neo with GTF Engines

Frontier Airlines Introduces First A321neo with GTF Engines

"Frederick the Bald Eagle" is the airline's first A321neo, first GTF-powered aircraft, and first of three special liveries TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 -- Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business , and Frontier Airlines ("Frontier") today welcomed the arrival of the carrier's first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfi ... Continue reading

GEARWRENCH PITBULL™ Pliers Have Become Motorsports Mechanics Preferred Pliers

GEARWRENCH PITBULL™ Pliers Have Become Motorsports Mechanics Preferred Pliers

SPARKS, Md., Oct. 11, 2022 -- Experts in the motorsport industry have spoken and have deemed GEARWRENCH PITBULL™ Pliers the best-performing line of professional automotive/industrial pliers in the market—and their favorite brand. ... Continue reading

HITACHI CAR AMONG LEADERS IN 2022 INDYCAR SERIES

HITACHI CAR AMONG LEADERS IN 2022 INDYCAR SERIES

TOKYO, Oct. 11, 2022 -- Josef Newgarden drove his No. ... Continue reading

Lightning eMotors Produces 104 Vehicles and Powertrains in the Third Quarter of 2022

Lightning eMotors Produces 104 Vehicles and Powertrains in the Third Quarter of 2022

LOVELAND, Colo.--Lightning eMotors, Inc. , a leading provider of zero emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, today announced that it produced 104 vehicles and powertrains during the third quarter of 2022, up from 74 during the second quarter of 2022. Going forward, Lightnin ... Continue reading

Malaysia Engine Testing Service Market Report 2022: Market is Expected to Recover Sharply Owing to Increasing Budget Allocation in the 12th Malaysian Plan 2021-2025

Malaysia Engine Testing Service Market Report 2022: Market is Expected to Recover Sharply Owing to Increasing Budget Allocation in the 12th Malaysian Plan 2021-2025

DUBLIN, Oct. 11, 2022 -- The "Malaysia Engine Testing Service Market Outlook: Market Forecast By Types, By Engine Types, By End Users (Component Manufacturers, Third Party Maintenance And Service), By Regions And Competitive Landscape" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Awards Contract to SpaceLink for Technology Demonstration

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Awards Contract to SpaceLink for Technology Demonstration

The satellite relay system provider will study and demonstrate optical ground terminal integration with NASA's Near Space Network MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2022 -- SpaceLink,  a company that provides secure data relay from any orbit, any time, announced it was awarded a contract by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) ... Continue reading

Battery Elements: GM Enters Approved Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia

Battery Elements: GM Enters Approved Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia

Agreement includes equity investment to help accelerate nickel production at Queensland Pacific Metals’ proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia Long-term supply commitment builds on other recent agreements that have already secured all battery raw material to support GM’s goal ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Newsletter October 11, 2022

Cox Automotive Newsletter October 11, 2022

Welcome to a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. It’s amazing to think we are already into the fourth quarter. ... Continue reading

Continental's New ExtremeContact Force Tire

Continental's New ExtremeContact Force Tire

Continental has recently released an all new summer ultra-high performance competiton tire for both enthusiasts and professionals. This was a joint effort with Hoosier racing tire. ... Continue reading

Honda Joins Other Car Makers Makes Major Investment to Create New Electrified Vehicle Hub

Honda Joins Other Car Makers Makes Major Investment to Create New Electrified Vehicle Hub

Honda today announced two major investments in Ohio, including $700 million to re-tool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants for production* of electric vehicles and $3.5 billion with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to establish a previously announced joint venture facility to produce the battery modules to powe ... Continue reading

$1.85 Billion Worldwide Motorcycle Racing Apparel Industry to 2031 - Rising Number of Accidents Will Create a Huge Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$1.85 Billion Worldwide Motorcycle Racing Apparel Industry to 2031 - Rising Number of Accidents Will Create a Huge Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motorcycle Racing Apparel Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global motorcycle racing apparel market. ... Continue reading

aeSolutions Announces Major Update to its FGS 1400 Fire & Gas Product

aeSolutions Announces Major Update to its FGS 1400 Fire & Gas Product

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The aeSolutions FGS 1400 MK II Safety Instrumented Fire & Gas System (FGS) designed to provide fire and gas protection based on a safety-rated control system (Photo: Business Wire) The aeSolutions FGS 1400 MK II Safety Instrumented Fire & Gas System (FGS) designed to provide fire and g ... Continue reading

CORRECTING and REPLACING Automotive-Compliant Precision Op-Amps from Diodes Incorporated Offer Wide Dynamic Range and Low Noise Operation

CORRECTING and REPLACING Automotive-Compliant Precision Op-Amps from Diodes Incorporated Offer Wide Dynamic Range and Low Noise Operation

CORRECTION...by Diodes IncorporatedPLANO, Texas--Second paragraph, second sentence of release dated September 30, 2022, should read: "Its low input noise density (9.5nV/√Hz) and 0.8µVpp low frequency noise..." (instead of 7.5 nV/√Hz, and adding the word low before frequency). The updated release reads: AUTOMOTIVE- ... Continue reading

Dealerlogix Becomes Newest Certified Service Lane Technology Provider for Kia America

Dealerlogix Becomes Newest Certified Service Lane Technology Provider for Kia America

DENVER--Dealerlogix, a leading all-in-one software suite for automotive dealership service departments, today announced its certification as an approved Service Lane Technology (SLT) provider for Kia America. The all-in-one solution for dealership fixed operations, Dealerlogix provides online service scheduling, servic ... Continue reading

Dongfeng SHINE MAX and AX7 MACH entered Saudi Arabia, with international marketing ability improved

Dongfeng SHINE MAX and AX7 MACH entered Saudi Arabia, with international marketing ability improved

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Dongfeng's two new cars are recognized by Saudi customers (Photo: Business Wire) Dongfeng's two new cars are recognized by Saudi customers (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia--On the evening of October 5th, 202 ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Interior Materials Market to 2030 - Featuring BASF, Eagle Ottawa, Johnson Controls and Lear Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Interior Materials Market to 2030 - Featuring BASF, Eagle Ottawa, Johnson Controls and Lear Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Interior Materials Market By Type, By Vehicle Type, By Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive interior materials market was valued at $55 billion in 2020 and is projected to reac ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Mining Trucks Market Developments Report 2022: Analysis of 1,068 Autonomous Haul Trucks Operating on Surface Mines - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Autonomous Mining Trucks Market Developments Report 2022: Analysis of 1,068 Autonomous Haul Trucks Operating on Surface Mines - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Development of Autonomous Trucks in the Global Mining Sector, 2022 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report analyses the development of autonomous haul trucks in the mining industry, tracking additions over time and specifying the exact brands and models used across ea ... Continue reading

Helbiz and Moovit Expand Partnership to Outsmart Congestion

Helbiz and Moovit Expand Partnership to Outsmart Congestion

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Moovit users planning public and shared transportation trips in Washington, DC and the several Italian cities, will now see a banner displayed across the bottom of several Moovit screens, including the Home, Suggested Routes, and Stations screens. The banner displays the distance to th ... Continue reading

Honda and LG Energy Solution Announce Ohio as Home to Joint Venture EV Battery Plant

Honda and LG Energy Solution Announce Ohio as Home to Joint Venture EV Battery Plant

New joint venture company to produce battery modules in Fayette County, Ohio EV batteries produced at JV plant to be provided to Honda plants for EV production MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 11, 2022 -- Honda and LG Energy Solution (LGES; KRX: 373220) today announced that their new joint venture (JV) battery plant will be loca ... Continue reading

JetASAP Releases Q3 2022 Activity Report of Hourly Cost for On Demand Charter Operators vs. Jet Cards vs. Charter Brokers

JetASAP Releases Q3 2022 Activity Report of Hourly Cost for On Demand Charter Operators vs. Jet Cards vs. Charter Brokers

JetASAP operator quotes on average have been 26%-70% lower than jet cards or charter brokers BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 -- JetASAP, a live private aircraft charter marketplace, connects flyers directly to over 700 charter operators, commission free.  The company is the only independent source to share quote info ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Honors Longest-Standing U.S. Dealer: Bill Seidle's Mitsubishi of Greater Miami

Mitsubishi Motors Honors Longest-Standing U.S. Dealer: Bill Seidle's Mitsubishi of Greater Miami

U.S. Mitsubishi dealer celebrates 40th anniversary with MMNA CEO Mark Chaffin and Global Marketing & Sales executive officer John Signoriello Mitsubishi supports Florida's resilience with new vehicle purchase incentive to assist Florida, Georgia and South Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Ian FRANKLIN, Tenn. ... Continue reading

North American Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Market Report 2022: Cutting-edge Innovations, Groundbreaking Technology, Strong Partnerships, and Strategic Product Positioning - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North American Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Market Report 2022: Cutting-edge Innovations, Groundbreaking Technology, Strong Partnerships, and Strategic Product Positioning - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North American Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Market, 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report has identified 8 companies that are disrupting the emerging North American eLCV market with their cutting-edge innovation, groundbreaking technology, strong partnerships, a ... Continue reading

Planned Dry-Stack Boat Storage, Pierce 1 Marina, engineered to withstand Category 5 hurricanes

Planned Dry-Stack Boat Storage, Pierce 1 Marina, engineered to withstand Category 5 hurricanes

After the devastating loss due to Hurricane Ian, this project could be a solution for the boating community. PORT ST. ... Continue reading

Skyword Adds Idea Centers to its Content Marketing Platform to Expand Brands' Access to Creative Expertise

Skyword Adds Idea Centers to its Content Marketing Platform to Expand Brands' Access to Creative Expertise

BOSTON, Oct. 11, 2022 -- Skyword, the leading content creation software and services company, today announces the beta launch of Idea Centers, which offer marketers the ability to source new content ideas from creators across Skyword's global talent network. ... Continue reading

The Worldwide Electric Vehicle Charging Station Industry is Expected to Reach $120 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Worldwide Electric Vehicle Charging Station Industry is Expected to Reach $120 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market, By Vehicle Type, By Charger Type, By Application & By Region- Forecast and Analysis 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market size was valued at USD 18.1 Billion in 2021, and it ... Continue reading

TrendForce Announces 10 Tech Industry Trends for 2023

TrendForce Announces 10 Tech Industry Trends for 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan--TrendForce details 10 major trends that are expected to take place across various segments in the tech industry, as follows: Advanced Foundry Processes Reach Transistor Structure Transition Period, Mature Processes Focus on Diversified Specialized Development Pure foundry processes transitioned from Pla ... Continue reading

US Department of Defense Partners with OROS for Next Generation Tactical Shelters, Cold Weather Apparel

US Department of Defense Partners with OROS for Next Generation Tactical Shelters, Cold Weather Apparel

OROS stands ready to transform thermal materials for the US DoD PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 11, 2022   -- OROS, the leading innovator of next-generation thermal materials, has been selected by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) to develop the next generation aerogel textiles for ... Continue reading

XPENG X2 Completes First Global Public Flight in Dubai

XPENG X2 Completes First Global Public Flight in Dubai

MPEG-4 Video Loading media player... XPENG X2 first global public flight at Skydive Dubai XPENG X2 first global public flight at Skydive Dubai MPEG-4 Video XPENG X2 First Global Public Flight at Skydive Dubai (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail XPENG X2 flying car exhibited at GITEX Global (Photo: ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA reports Q3 2022 sales of 72,389 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA reports Q3 2022 sales of 72,389 vehicles

– ATLANTA Oct 11, 2022 Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q3 2022 sales of 72,389 Mercedes- Benz Passenger Cars and 15,293 Vans, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 87,682 vehicles for the quarter, an increase of 23.2% over the comparable period last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 213,745 ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY October 11, 2022

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY October 11, 2022

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

Allison Transmission Introduces the eGen Force™ Electric Hybrid Propulsion System for Armored Combat Vehicles

Allison Transmission Introduces the eGen Force™ Electric Hybrid Propulsion System for Armored Combat Vehicles

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Allison Transmission showcases the eGen Force, its first electric hybrid propulsion solution for tracked combat vehicles, at AUSA 2022. (Photo: Business Wire) Allison Transmission showcases the eGen Force, its first electric hybrid propulsion solution for tracked combat vehicles, at AU ... Continue reading

Asia-Pacific Electric Car Market Report 2022: Increasing EV and Battery Manufacturing Capabilities in the Region Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Asia-Pacific Electric Car Market Report 2022: Increasing EV and Battery Manufacturing Capabilities in the Region Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Asia-Pacific Electric Car Market by Propulsion Type (BEV, FCEV, PHEV, HEV), Power Output (Less Than 100kW, 100 kW to 250 kW), End Use (Private, Commercial), and Geography - Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The research report provides an in-depth analysis of the ... Continue reading

Automotive Lead Acid Batteries Global Market Report 2022: Increasing Demand for Mild Hybrids Fuels Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Lead Acid Batteries Global Market Report 2022: Increasing Demand for Mild Hybrids Fuels Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Lead Acid Batteries Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 To 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market for lead acid batteries reached US $ 16.5 billion in 2020 ... Continue reading

China Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Report 2021-2022: Central & Local Government Policies, Fuel Cell Applications, Competitive Landscape, Refueling Stations, Cost of Ownership of HDTs, Finance

China Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Report 2021-2022: Central & Local Government Policies, Fuel Cell Applications, Competitive Landscape, Refueling Stations, Cost of Ownership of HDTs, Finance

DUBLIN, Oct. 11, 2022 -- The "2021 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry in China" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Control Panel Market Trajectory & Analytics Report 2022: With Market Fortunes Linked to the Automotive Industry, It Pays to Understand Where the Industry is Heading in 2022 & Beyond - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Control Panel Market Trajectory & Analytics Report 2022: With Market Fortunes Linked to the Automotive Industry, It Pays to Understand Where the Industry is Heading in 2022 & Beyond - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Control Panel - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Automotive Control Panel Market to Reach $106.4 Billion by 2026 The global market for Automotive Control Panel estimated at US$80 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to rea ... Continue reading

Two Volvo trucks fall head over wheels for each other in new film

Two Volvo trucks fall head over wheels for each other in new film

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 11, 2022 -- A beautiful love affair between two trucks: this is Volvo Trucks' unusual approach to highlight the driveability and fuel efficiency of its bestseller, the Volvo FH. ... Continue reading

GM Going into Home Electric Supply Biz - To Put "Everybody In" an Electric Vehicle, GM Introduces Ultium Charge 360

GM Going into Home Electric Supply Biz - To Put "Everybody In" an Electric Vehicle, GM Introduces Ultium Charge 360

General Motors today announced the introduction of Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create a holistic ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Elantra N M/T – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Hyundai Elantra N M/T – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Though it may look like one, this is not just another sedan. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda MX-30 Premium Plus review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda MX-30 Premium Plus review by Mark Fulmer

As expected, Mazda created a crossover EV with outstanding handling and suspension. With a range of 100 miles on a full charge, it fits the need of urban and suburban Californians as a shuttlecraft for all those short trips that make up so much of modern lifestyles. California currently leads the nation in charging sta ... Continue reading

High Gasoline Prices Got You Down? Look At This Picture

High Gasoline Prices Got You Down? Look At This Picture

One Picture Speaks A Trillion Dollars Worth of Words ... Continue reading

Hey Biden, You Schmuck, The Solution is Ethanol - American Ethanol!

Hey Biden, You Schmuck, The Solution is Ethanol - American Ethanol!

There's a lot of hair-pulling, finger-nail biting, and hand-wringing going on about the latest surge in petroleum oil and gasoline prices. Chicken Little is in full panic, and we have a dipshit lame-brained geriatric in the White House. ... Continue reading

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