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Cox Automotive News

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Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Amid economic and market uncertainty, coupled with the looming presidential election, the Q2 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index, released yesterday, revea ... Continue reading

Automotive Audio Speakers Market size is set to grow by USD 9.02 billion from 2024-2028, Availability of cost-effective aftermarket speakers boost the market, Technavio

Automotive Audio Speakers Market size is set to grow by USD 9.02 billion from 2024-2028, Availability of cost-effective aftermarket speakers boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, June 10, 2024 -- The global automotive audio speakers market size is estimated to grow by USD 9.02 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  7.82%  during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Automotive Laser Headlight System Market size is set to grow by USD 18.91 billion from 2024-2028, Incorporation of energy-efficient solutions in automobiles to boost the market growth, Technavio

Automotive Laser Headlight System Market size is set to grow by USD 18.91 billion from 2024-2028, Incorporation of energy-efficient solutions in automobiles to boost the market growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, June 10, 2024 -- The global automotive laser headlight system market  size is estimated to grow by USD 18.91 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  40.54%  during the forecast period.  Incorporation of energy-efficient solutions in automobiles is ... Continue reading

Car Air Purifier Market size is set to grow by USD 1.05 billion from 2024-2028, Technology innovation leading to product premiumization to boost the market growth, Technavio

Car Air Purifier Market size is set to grow by USD 1.05 billion from 2024-2028, Technology innovation leading to product premiumization to boost the market growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, June 10, 2024 -- The global car air purifier market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.05 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  8.99%  during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market size is set to grow by USD 29.00 billion from 2024-2028, Rising application of drones to boost the market growth, Technavio

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market size is set to grow by USD 29.00 billion from 2024-2028, Rising application of drones to boost the market growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, June 10, 2024 -- The global drone logistics and transportation market  size is estimated to grow by USD 29.00 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  27.77%  during the forecast period. Rising application of drones is driving market growth, with a tr ... Continue reading

Hyundai Named Merit Award 'Gold' Winner for Corporate Social Responsibility

Hyundai Named Merit Award 'Gold' Winner for Corporate Social Responsibility

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 10, 2024 -- Hyundai Motor America was recently named a Gold Winner for the 2024 Merit Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in HR for its philanthropic and youth development program. Hyundai and its employee resource group (ERG), Amigos Unidos, were recognized for the Career Ex ... Continue reading

Life Jacket Market size is set to grow by USD 1.52 billion from 2024-2028, Growing popularity of water sports tourism boost the market, Technavio

Life Jacket Market size is set to grow by USD 1.52 billion from 2024-2028, Growing popularity of water sports tourism boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, June 10, 2024 -- The global life jacket market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.52 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  8.8%  during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Hosts First Ever Race Day and Canadian Grand Prix Watch Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz USA Hosts First Ever Race Day and Canadian Grand Prix Watch Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mercedes-Benz USA Hosts First Ever Race Day and Canadian Grand Prix Watch Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Photo: Business Wire) Mercedes-Benz USA Hosts First Ever Race Day and Canadian Grand Prix Watch Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Pr ... Continue reading

Mobileye Appoints Elaine L. Chao to Its Board of Directors

Mobileye Appoints Elaine L. Chao to Its Board of Directors

JERUSALEM--Mobileye Global Inc. announced today the appointment of Elaine L. Chao to the Mobileye Global Inc. Board of Directors as an independent director, effective as of June 7, 2024. “It’s an honor to have former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao join Mobileye’s board as ... Continue reading

NASA Sets Coverage for U.S. Spacewalk 90 Outside Space Station

NASA Sets Coverage for U.S. Spacewalk 90 Outside Space Station

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2024 -- NASA will provide live coverage, beginning at 6:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 13, as two astronauts conduct a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and last about six and a half hours. ... Continue reading

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: As Market Uncertainty Grows, Dealers Remain Pessimistic and Cautious

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: As Market Uncertainty Grows, Dealers Remain Pessimistic and Cautious

The Q2 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows U.S. auto dealers are navigating a challenging market, shaped by economic uncertainty and a coming national election. High interest rates and the economy, particularly inflation and rising costs for dealers, followed by the political climate are top factors holdin ... Continue reading

AUTHENTICOM CHOSEN TO POWER NADA VAULT FOR SECURE DEALERSHIP DATA SYNDICATION

AUTHENTICOM CHOSEN TO POWER NADA VAULT FOR SECURE DEALERSHIP DATA SYNDICATION

LA CROSSE, Wis., June 11, 2024 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), headquartered in Tysons, Va., will use Authenticom's DealerVault application as the exclusive platform to power "NADA Vault", a secure dealership data syndication initiative together. This marks the first time NADA has announced a dat ... Continue reading

Automobili Pininfarina toma el centro del escenario en una casa inspirada en Bruce Wayne en Gotham City

Automobili Pininfarina toma el centro del escenario en una casa inspirada en Bruce Wayne en Gotham City

- Automobili Pininfarina toma el centro del escenario en una casa de lujo inspirada en Bruce Wayne en Gotham City La exclusiva 'Wayne Enterprises Experience', que se lleva a cabo en una casa adosada de Manhattan, imagina el hogar de Bruce Wayne, el alter ego multimillonario de Batman, el 'Dark Knight' de DC El hiperco ... Continue reading

Automotive Upholstery Market to Reach $12.2 Billion by 2032 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Automotive Upholstery Market to Reach $12.2 Billion by 2032 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Factors that drive the growth of the automotive upholstery market include an increase in production and sales of automobiles, along with the growing popularity of lightweight car's upholstery materials. PORTLAND, Ore., June 11, 2024 -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Automotive Upholstery Market by ... Continue reading

Baltimore the third most expensive car rental destination in the US, survey reveals

Baltimore the third most expensive car rental destination in the US, survey reveals

 BALTIMORE, June 11, 2024 -- Baltimore is one of the most expensive places in the United States to rent a car this summer, according to a survey by Cheapcarrental.com. The survey compared rental rates at 100 U.S. airports during the period from June to August 2024. ... Continue reading

B. Hepworth to Launch Gearless Drive Maritime Axial Motor Solution via ECM’s PrintStator Motor CAD SaaS Platform

B. Hepworth to Launch Gearless Drive Maritime Axial Motor Solution via ECM’s PrintStator Motor CAD SaaS Platform

NEEDHAM, Mass.--Electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Tech and B. Hepworth – the global leader in window wiping/wash systems – have announced the development of a next generation solution integrating PCB Stator electric motors. Per the collaboration, B. Hepworth will leverage ECM’s award-winni ... Continue reading

Cars Commerce Named in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For

Cars Commerce Named in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For

Out of 3,000 companies evaluated, Cars Commerce stood out as a top company based on factors like quality of benefits, belongingness, work-life balance and more CHICAGO, June 11, 2024 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a "Cars Commerce Inc"), a ... Continue reading

China Automotive Intelligent Driving Technology and Data Trends, Monthly Monitoring Report 2024 - Installations of L2.5 ADAS Functions Registering High Growth, Particularly in New Energy Models - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Automotive Intelligent Driving Technology and Data Trends, Monthly Monitoring Report 2024 - Installations of L2.5 ADAS Functions Registering High Growth, Particularly in New Energy Models - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Monthly Monitoring Report on China Automotive Intelligent Driving Technology and Data Trends (Issue 2, 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Insight into intelligent driving: ECARX self-develops intelligent driving chips, and L2.5 installation soared by 175% year on year Based ... Continue reading

ElectricFish Opens First Intelligent Grid EV Infrastructure Manufacturing Facility in California

ElectricFish Opens First Intelligent Grid EV Infrastructure Manufacturing Facility in California

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ElectricFish is scaling production of their 350Squared™ for electric-vehicle fleets: Backup energy and dc fast charging in one unit. (Photo: Business Wire) ElectricFish is scaling production of their 350Squared™ for electric-vehicle fleets: Backup energy and dc fast charging ... Continue reading

Former Hulu and Vevo Exec to Launch Women's Lifestyle FAST Channel, Telephone TV, This Summer Featuring Instagram Influencers

Former Hulu and Vevo Exec to Launch Women's Lifestyle FAST Channel, Telephone TV, This Summer Featuring Instagram Influencers

MIAMI, June 11, 2024 -- Real Juice Media (RJM) announces the launch of its Free Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST) network, Telephone TV. Cultural Media Reimagined. ... Continue reading

Global Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles (EVs) Market Report 2024-2035, with Detailed Profiles of Key Companies and Insight into their Products, Innovations and Market Strategies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles (EVs) Market Report 2024-2035, with Detailed Profiles of Key Companies and Insight into their Products, Innovations and Market Strategies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Market for Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles (EVs) 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. As we pivot towards a more sustainable energy landscape, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a cornerstone of modern transportation. ... Continue reading

GM Board Approves New $6 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

GM Board Approves New $6 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

DETROIT, June 11, 2024 -- General Motors Co. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase authorization to repurchase up to $6 billion of the company's outstanding common stock. ... Continue reading

Growing Automobile and Equipment Manufacturing Industries Worldwide to Fuel the Bentonite Clay Market at 5.2% CAGR by 2034

Growing Automobile and Equipment Manufacturing Industries Worldwide to Fuel the Bentonite Clay Market at 5.2% CAGR by 2034

The bentonite clay market is driven by its expanding use in various industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and iron & steel manufacturing. China, with its booming manufacturing sector and rising disposable income, is expected to be the prime contributor to market growth. ... Continue reading

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Two Memphis Dealerships to Lithia Motors

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Two Memphis Dealerships to Lithia Motors

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based Sunrise Auto Group in the sale of Sunrise Wolfchase Buick GMC, the #1 Buick GMC dealership in Memphis, and Sunrise Buick GMC Collierville to Medford, Oregon-based Lithia ... Continue reading

Motorcar Parts of America Reports Year-End Results

Motorcar Parts of America Reports Year-End Results

LOS ANGELES--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. today reported results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2024 – reflecting year-over-year increases in sales, operating income and cash flow from operating activities, despite industry softness in the fourth quarter. Key highlights for the fiscal ... Continue reading

NEW AI COPILOT PLUGIN IS A BREAKTHROUGH FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TRANSFORMING EXISTING, SILOED SYSTEMS IN SECONDS

NEW AI COPILOT PLUGIN IS A BREAKTHROUGH FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TRANSFORMING EXISTING, SILOED SYSTEMS IN SECONDS

AMSTERDAM, June 11, 2024 -- Lucinity has launched a groundbreaking generative AI copilot plugin at Money2020 Europe, offering immediate ROI for financial institutions. This system-agnostic plugin acts as a central copilot compatible with all web-based enterprise applications, pulling data from Customer Relationship Ma ... Continue reading

PTSD Explained: New Guide from Cohen Veterans Network Presents Facts, Treatment Options and Resources for Military Families Related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD Explained: New Guide from Cohen Veterans Network Presents Facts, Treatment Options and Resources for Military Families Related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

CVN Reveals #TruthsAboutTrauma: PTSD is Treatable STAMFORD, Conn., June 11, 2024 -- As June marks PTSD Awareness Month, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military family members, announced the launch of PTSD Explained, ... Continue reading

Smart AutoCare Launches SmartSports – Protection Options for Powersports Vehicles

Smart AutoCare Launches SmartSports – Protection Options for Powersports Vehicles

RICHARDSON, Texas--Smart AutoCare*, a provider of automotive service contracts, has launched its newest product: SmartSports, protection for a wide range of powersports vehicles. Smart AutoCare has long offered automotive owners innovative product solutions to bring peace of mind in the event of a breakdown or unforese ... Continue reading

The 1000 Miglia 2024 has started

The 1000 Miglia 2024 has started

BRESCIA, Italy, June 11, 2024 -- The 2024 edition of the Red Arrow started at 12:30 pm from the Viale Venezia platform. Shortly before the start, a thunderstorm had threatened to complicate the start of the race, but a few moments before the Time Control of the O.M.'s, as always the first cars to start, the rain becam ... Continue reading

The Indy Autonomous Challenge Presented by Bridgestone Returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024

The Indy Autonomous Challenge Presented by Bridgestone Returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The world's fastest autonomous racecar with an AI pilot coded by students from PoliMOVE-MSU team races on Goodwood Hill. Credit Indy Autonomous Challenge. ... Continue reading

The Tough Gets Tougher: TORSUS Unveils Next-Generation PRAETORIAN Heavy-Duty 4x4 Off-Road Bus with Host of New Technical Upgrades to Conquer Any Terrain

The Tough Gets Tougher: TORSUS Unveils Next-Generation PRAETORIAN Heavy-Duty 4x4 Off-Road Bus with Host of New Technical Upgrades to Conquer Any Terrain

Picture 1.jpg THE TOUGH GETS TOUGHER: TORSUS UNVEILS NEXT-GENERATION PRAETORIAN HEAVY-DUTY 4X4 OFF-ROAD BUS WITH HOST OF NEW TECHNICAL UPGRADES TO CONQUER ANY TERRAIN · TORSUS introduces new third-generation PRAETORIAN TG3 heavy-duty off-road bus with more than 50 all-new technical updates and options for 2024  ... Continue reading

ZT Automotive Boosts Retail Unit Sales and Service Revenue Following Strategic Hires

ZT Automotive Boosts Retail Unit Sales and Service Revenue Following Strategic Hires

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ZT Automotive, the automotive portfolio entity of ZT Corporate, today announced several key leadership hires, reflecting a dynamic growth period during the first half of 2024. (Photo: Business Wire) ZT Automotive, the automotive portfolio entity of ZT Corporate, today announced s ... Continue reading

Cardino's Revolutionary Used EV Sales Model Sparks Investor Excitement with €4 Million Seed Round

Cardino's Revolutionary Used EV Sales Model Sparks Investor Excitement with €4 Million Seed Round

-Cardino, a pioneer in the used electric vehicle (EV) market, recently announced a triumphant €4 million seed funding round spearheaded by Point Nine. The funding round was supported by an array of distinguished angel investors and notable figures, including key investors from platforms like Rosberg Ventures, Vinted. ... Continue reading

Duct Tape and Dad: A Dynamic Duo for Everyday Repairs

Duct Tape and Dad: A Dynamic Duo for Everyday Repairs

Generations of Handy Dads Rely on the Sticky Solution to Solve Household Challenges AVON, Ohio, June 11, 2024 -- From torn teddy bears and damaged tablets to leaky toilets and wobbly table legs, duct tape and dad will save the day. A new survey from Duck® brand, maker of Duck Tape® brand duct tape, revealed that 87% ... Continue reading

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton plans to show its suite of safety-focused electrified vehicle (EV) technologies June 18-20 at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Announces 2024 Rally Award Winners

Midwest Automotive Media Association Announces 2024 Rally Award Winners

ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2024 Rally May 21-23 at Road America. 100 journalists put nearly 80 vehicles through their paces on track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep. ... Continue reading

Trust Emerges as Top Driver of Customer Satisfaction with Auto Insurance as Prices Continue to Surge, J.D. Power Finds

Trust Emerges as Top Driver of Customer Satisfaction with Auto Insurance as Prices Continue to Surge, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--With U.S. auto insurance rates up 11.2% on average during the past year—and insurers still losing an average of five cents on every dollar of premium they collect—sky-high premiums do not appear to be leveling off anytime soon. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study,SM released toda ... Continue reading

Native Advertising Space Available Within 70+ Guest Post Distribution Platform

Native Advertising Space Available Within 70+ Guest Post Distribution Platform

The Auto Channel www.theautochannel.com has made it easy to submit your optimized automotive centric fine-tuned and measured editorial marketing elements in a Guest Post, featured within an historic online publication directly from our Guest Post Store. <'?p>After 28 years on line and a massive library of editorial and ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If I have one indelible memory from my week in this Mega Mazda, it was the day I stopped to check my mailbox. ... Continue reading

WHEN IT WAS NEW - 1969-70 BOSS 429 MUSTANG THE AUTO CHANNEL LOOKS BACK

WHEN IT WAS NEW - 1969-70 BOSS 429 MUSTANG THE AUTO CHANNEL LOOKS BACK

The Boss 429 is one of the most unique Mustangs made. Its uniqueness lies in its rarity, its engine and simply for the fact that so much effort went into modifying the basic Mustang to make the Boss 429 engine fit.Visually, the Boss 429 sits lower than other 1969-70 SportsRoof Mustangs. ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

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