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Coming to America: The Volvo P1800 Cyan

Coming to America: The Volvo P1800 Cyan

Following its 2020 launch to rave reviews in Europe, the Volvo P1800 Cyan will make its official North American debut this summer at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering on August 9. ... Continue reading

Car (Information) Theft Kaspersky research finds third-party automotive apps present significant privacy risks

Car (Information) Theft Kaspersky research finds third-party automotive apps present significant privacy risks

Woburn, MA, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaspersky experts have analyzed 69 popular third-party mobile applications designed to control connected cars and defined the main threats drivers may face while using them. The researchers found out that more than half (58%) of these applications use the vehicle owners’ c ... Continue reading

Internet Managers, Now Your Dealer Web Site Can Compete For Audience With CarMax.com for $985 Per Month.

Internet Managers, Now Your Dealer Web Site Can Compete For Audience With CarMax.com for $985 Per Month.

Dear Internet Manager; For more than 25 years The Auto Channel®, (https://www.theautochannel.com) the Internet's original interactive editorial automotive web site has published what many agree is the web's best independent editorial automotive content. With your eyes to the future, I am sure that you recognize that a ... Continue reading

21 Gas Saving Tips For "Mad As Hell" Americans

21 Gas Saving Tips For "Mad As Hell" Americans

Auto Central May 25, 2022; With gas prices current topping out at more than $4 for a gallon of regular unleaded, many drivers are cutting costs where they can.As gas is at a premium, AAA is offering 21 tips to help drivers get the most out of every precious drop:Change your oil. Check with the vehicle manufacturer to f ... Continue reading

82% of Memorial Day Travelers will be Road-Tripping, More Than Half Carpooling

82% of Memorial Day Travelers will be Road-Tripping, More Than Half Carpooling

82% of Memorial Day weekend travelers will be doing so by car, with more than half (51%) carpooling to save costs on gas. ... Continue reading

Architectural Marvels Enhance the Traveler Experience on Miami Beach

Architectural Marvels Enhance the Traveler Experience on Miami Beach

Destination features collection of signature design styles, offering visitors a natural display of artistic inspiration while they stay and play MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2022 -- Home to historic landmarks ranging from iconic hotels and buildings to preserved streets and parks, Miami Beach's storied design history pro ... Continue reading

Average New-Vehicle Price Sets Another Record; Interest Rates Push Monthly Loan Payments to All-Time High

Average New-Vehicle Price Sets Another Record; Interest Rates Push Monthly Loan Payments to All-Time High

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Retail Sales Forecast New-vehicle retail sales for May 2022 are expected to decline when compared with May 2021, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales of new vehicles this month are expected to reach 1,013,700 units, a 20.9% decrease compared with Ma ... Continue reading

Dodge Uncovers Hot New Appearance for Brand's Three-row Muscle Car: Dodge Durango R/T HEMI® Orange

Dodge Uncovers Hot New Appearance for Brand's Three-row Muscle Car: Dodge Durango R/T HEMI® Orange

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2022 -- The Dodge brand’s three-row muscle car will sport a new look this summer: HEMI® Orange. First introduced last year for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, the popular appearance is now available for the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI Orange. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Aftermarket Market Report 2022: A $480 Billion Market by 2027 - Expansion of OEMs into Aftermarket Activities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Aftermarket Market Report 2022: A $480 Billion Market by 2027 - Expansion of OEMs into Aftermarket Activities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Aftermarket Market Research Report by Replacement Part, Certification, Distribution Channel, Service Channel, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Aftermarket Market size was estimated ... Continue reading

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Opens Ford Island Control Tower

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Opens Ford Island Control Tower

WWII Icon Opens for First Time in Decades; Tickets on Sale Now HONOLULU, May 25, 2022 -- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is preparing to open the doors of the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day after being closed for decades. The Ford Island Control Tower officially opens for operations on May 30, 2022, i ... Continue reading

200 Miles of Nose to Tailgate Excitement: Leith Joins Timmy Hill for NASCAR Race at Charlotte

200 Miles of Nose to Tailgate Excitement: Leith Joins Timmy Hill for NASCAR Race at Charlotte

RALEIGH, N.C., May 24, 2022 -- After backing NASCAR driver Timmy Hill at the Charlotte ROVAL from 2018 to 2020, including an appearance in the 2019 Memorial Day Weekend Xfinity Series race, LeithCars.com is excited to be back onboard with Hill as he prepares for Friday night's North Carolina Education Lottery 200. Cont ... Continue reading

AutoNation Unveils National Advertising Campaign Driving Home "Go Be Great"

AutoNation Unveils National Advertising Campaign Driving Home "Go Be Great"

Campaign reinforces AutoNation's longstanding record of excellence, made possible by dedicated Associates from coast to coast FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 24, 2022  -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest and most admired automotive retailer, today announces a new national advertising campaign celebrating its Associates ... Continue reading

BMW Celebrates 50 Years of Sports Line “BMW M” in style in Dominican Republic

BMW Celebrates 50 Years of Sports Line “BMW M” in style in Dominican Republic

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BMW Latin America executives during the 2022 M Power Tour. (Photo: Business Wire) BMW Latin America executives during the 2022 M Power Tour. ... Continue reading

Bobcat Company Brings Electric-Powered Construction Equipment Innovations to California, Offers Live Demonstration and Test Drive Events

Bobcat Company Brings Electric-Powered Construction Equipment Innovations to California, Offers Live Demonstration and Test Drive Events

WEST FARGO, N.D.--Bobcat Company (“Bobcat”), a global innovation leader in the compact equipment industry, recently showcased the capabilities of its battery powered construction equipment lineup at a series of test drive and live demonstration events near Los Angeles in Granada Hills and in Stockton, California. T ... Continue reading

Development of Electric Mining Vehicles in Surface and Underground Mining 2022: Over 200 LHDs and Mining Trucks Running on Electric Power in Early 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Development of Electric Mining Vehicles in Surface and Underground Mining 2022: Over 200 LHDs and Mining Trucks Running on Electric Power in Early 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Development of Electric Mining Vehicles in Surface and Underground Mining, 2022 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. As miners strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many are beginning to invest in battery-powered and electric-powered mining fleets as they embark on the l ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Power Distribution Block Market Analysis/Forecast Report 2022: A $9.19 Billion Market by 2027 - Emerging Demand from Developing Economies with Growing Investments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Power Distribution Block Market Analysis/Forecast Report 2022: A $9.19 Billion Market by 2027 - Emerging Demand from Developing Economies with Growing Investments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Power Distribution Block Market Research Report by Component (Can, Fuse, and Relay), Vehicle, Off-Highway Vehicle, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri ... Continue reading

Global Automotive TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) Market Report 2022: A $24.4 Billion Market by 2027 - Strict Regulatory Standards from Governments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) Market Report 2022: A $24.4 Billion Market by 2027 - Strict Regulatory Standards from Governments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive TIC Market Research Report by Services (Certification Service, Inspection Service, and Testing Service), Source, Application, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.c ... Continue reading

Global Electric Scooter & Motorcycle Market Research Report 2022: A $100+ Billion Market by 2027 - Emerging Trend of Adapting e-Mobility for Short-Distance Travel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Scooter & Motorcycle Market Research Report 2022: A $100+ Billion Market by 2027 - Emerging Trend of Adapting e-Mobility for Short-Distance Travel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Scooter & Motorcycle Market Research Report by Vehicle (E-Motorcycle and E-Scooter/Moped), Capacity, Technology, Voltage, Age Group, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMark ... Continue reading

Global Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Market Report 2022: A $13.37 Billion Market by 2026 - Rising Number of Road Accidents Demands Adoption of Tire Monitoring Systems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Market Report 2022: A $13.37 Billion Market by 2026 - Rising Number of Road Accidents Demands Adoption of Tire Monitoring Systems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Market Research Report by Type (Direct TPMS and Indirect TPMS), Vehicle, End User, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Gl ... Continue reading

H2U Announces New Chief Commercial Officer: David Martin, an Expert in Green Hydrogen Product Development and Commercialization

H2U Announces New Chief Commercial Officer: David Martin, an Expert in Green Hydrogen Product Development and Commercialization

H2U to commercialize low-cost, iridium-free electrolyzers LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 -- H2U Technologies, Inc. (H2U), a developer of new energy technologies to produce green hydrogen, today announced it has named hydrogen energy veteran David Martin as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Martin is a professional engineer ... Continue reading

May is National Bike Safety Month - Technology represents the next step that could help reduce cyclist injuries and fatalities

May is National Bike Safety Month - Technology represents the next step that could help reduce cyclist injuries and fatalities

Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology has potential to help reduce bike fatalities and injuries Visual and audible warnings for cyclists and drivers can help prevent avoidable incidents Audi has explored multiple C-V2X use cases in partnership with other tech providers that include bikes, school buses, scho ... Continue reading

NAPA AUTO PARTS Makes Driving to Dollywood a Breeze Thanks to Parking Lot Vehicle Assistance Program

NAPA AUTO PARTS Makes Driving to Dollywood a Breeze Thanks to Parking Lot Vehicle Assistance Program

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail A member of Dollywood's safety and security team assists a park guest by providing a jump start from the Vehicle Assistance Program provided by NAPA AUTO PARTS. (Photo: Business Wire) A member of Dollywood's safety and security team assists a park guest by providing a jump start from t ... Continue reading

NASA Awards Contract to National Academy of Science

NASA Awards Contract to National Academy of Science

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 -- NASA has awarded a sole-source contract to the National Academy of Science of Washington to conduct studies on questions of national importance within the domain of NASA science and technology programs relating to space science, Earth science, and biological and physical science in space. Th ... Continue reading

Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe to Participate in the 7th Annual Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference

Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe to Participate in the 7th Annual Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference

IRVINE, Calif.--On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11:45 am PT / 2:45pm ET, Rivian’s Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe will participate in the 7th Annual Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference. A live webcast of the session will be available here. ... Continue reading

Rough Terrain Lift Truck (RTLT) Market size to grow by 18,937 units | 49% growth to originate in APAC | Technavio

Rough Terrain Lift Truck (RTLT) Market size to grow by 18,937 units | 49% growth to originate in APAC | Technavio

NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 -- The global rough terrain lift truck (RTLT) market size is expected to increase by 18937.36 units between 2021 and 2026. However, the growth momentum is expected to decelerate at a CAGR of 8.57% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

RVDA Convention/Expo Offers Opportunity to Connect With Top North American RV Dealers

RVDA Convention/Expo Offers Opportunity to Connect With Top North American RV Dealers

FAIRFAX, Va.--RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo live event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nov. 7-11, 2022. ... Continue reading

Serving Those Who Serve Our Nation: Feed the Children Launches Military Family Fund

Serving Those Who Serve Our Nation: Feed the Children Launches Military Family Fund

Nonprofit to provide food, essentials to military families as part of ongoing effort OKLAHOMA CITY, May 24, 2022 -- As we honor the sacrifices of military servicemen and women during Military Appreciation Month, more than 160,000 active duty military families are struggling to put food on the table for their children. ... Continue reading

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for Lithium-ion Battery Production Plant in United States

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for Lithium-ion Battery Production Plant in United States

KOKOMO, Ind., May 24, 2022 --  Joint venture to build electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana, U.S. to support Stellantis' North America electrification ambitions outlined in Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan Plant targeted to start in 2025 and create 1,400 new jobs Facility to have an initial annual producti ... Continue reading

Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner's Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture

Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner's Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture

Acquisition of battery distributor enables a new last-mile delivery platform for Valvoline and an enhanced customer experience for service centers and installers LEXINGTON, Ky., May 24, 2022 -- Valvoline Inc. , a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, ann ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Announces Long-Term Contract Extension with World Champion Auctioneer Joseph Mast

Barrett-Jackson Announces Long-Term Contract Extension with World Champion Auctioneer Joseph Mast

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[NCM-MEDIA] Brian Baker Named as Director of Collections & Education by the National Corvette Museum

[NCM-MEDIA] Brian Baker Named as Director of Collections & Education by the National Corvette Museum

96 Brian Baker Named as Director of Collections & Education by the National Corvette Museum Brian Baker Named as Director of Collections & Education by the National Corvette Museum Bowling Green, KY, May 24, 2022 - The National Corvette Museum is pleased to announce that Brian Baker has been named Director of Collectio ... Continue reading

Baby Car Seat Market to grow by USD 1.68 Bn| 67% of the growth to originate from APAC | Technavio

Baby Car Seat Market to grow by USD 1.68 Bn| 67% of the growth to originate from APAC | Technavio

NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 -- Technavio has been monitoring the Baby Car Seat Market and it is poised to grow by USD 1.68 bn at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis of the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

Electric Two-wheeler Motor Market Size to Grow by 2446.03 thousand units | Compage Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Dana Inc. Among Key Vendors | Technavio

Electric Two-wheeler Motor Market Size to Grow by 2446.03 thousand units | Compage Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Dana Inc. Among Key Vendors | Technavio

The report segments the electric two-wheeler motor market by product (in-wheel motor and mid-drive motor) and vehicle type (e-scooter and e-motorcycle). NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 -- The electric two-wheeler motor market size is expected to grow by 2446.03 thousand units from 2021 to 2026. However, the growth momentum of ... Continue reading

Global Gas Report 2022: Natural, low- and zero-carbon gases and gas infrastructure key to an achievable transition toward a sustainable and secure energy future for all.

Global Gas Report 2022: Natural, low- and zero-carbon gases and gas infrastructure key to an achievable transition toward a sustainable and secure energy future for all.

DAEGU, South Korea, May 25, 2022 - The International Gas Union (IGU), Snam and knowledge partner Rystad Energy, are releasing the Global Gas Report 2022 (GGR), on the occasion of the 28th IGU World Gas Conference held in Daegu, Korea. TABLE 1: Key changes in global gas market from 2019-21 (CNW Group/International Gas U ... Continue reading

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