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Friday, August 16, 2024

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – With the bustling energy of Monterey Car Week as a backdrop, Lexus celebrates its 35-year heritage at the brand’s Pebble Beach activation space (Pebble Beach Golf Links®, 3rd Fairway – off Palmero Way) with iconic vehicles on display and a look into the future. ... Continue reading

Brazil Electric Vehicle Market Databook 2024: Global Firms are Investing in the Development of Manufacturing Facilities to By-pass Tax Tariffs Implemented on the Import of Electric Vehicles in Brazil - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Brazil Electric Vehicle Market Databook 2024: Global Firms are Investing in the Development of Manufacturing Facilities to By-pass Tax Tariffs Implemented on the Import of Electric Vehicles in Brazil - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Brazil Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook - 75+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Component, Location - Q2 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The electric vehicle market in Brazil is ... Continue reading

FTC NEWS: FTC Takes Action Against Auto Dealer Group Asbury Automotive for Discriminating Against Black and Latino Consumers and Charging for Unwanted Add-Ons

FTC NEWS: FTC Takes Action Against Auto Dealer Group Asbury Automotive for Discriminating Against Black and Latino Consumers and Charging for Unwanted Add-Ons

seal.jpg ** Federal Trade Commission ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Office of Public Affairs ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Press Release ------------------------------------------------------------ www.ftc.gov | 202-326-2180 ** FTC Takes Action Against ... Continue reading

Karma Automotive, California's First and Only Ultra-Luxury Automaker, Takes the Spotlight at Monterey Car Week with Three Milestone Announcements

Karma Automotive, California's First and Only Ultra-Luxury Automaker, Takes the Spotlight at Monterey Car Week with Three Milestone Announcements

Karma Automotive (PRNewsfoto/Karma Automotive) The Karma Ivara GT-UV Design Study breaks cover at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week in Monterey, CA The Karma Ivara GT-UV Design Study breaks cover at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week in Monterey, CA The Karma Ivara G ... Continue reading

Mecum Unveils 1970 Porsche 917K, Steve McQueen’s Hero Car from “Le Mans” for Auction

Mecum Unveils 1970 Porsche 917K, Steve McQueen’s Hero Car from “Le Mans” for Auction

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of Gianni Cabiglio Photo Courtesy of Gianni Cabiglio Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WALWORTH, Wis.--Following its unprecedented unveiling before a stunned crowd at the 2024 Mecum Monterey auction, Steve McQueen’s P ... Continue reading

Governor's Plan For Minimum Inventories Will Help Protect Against Gasoline Price Spikes, Says Consumer Watchdog

Governor's Plan For Minimum Inventories Will Help Protect Against Gasoline Price Spikes, Says Consumer Watchdog

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2024 -- A plan announced by Governor Newsom today for end-of-the-session legislation requiring refiners to keep a minimum number of days of gasoline in inventory will help prevent future gasoline price spikes, according to Consumer Watchdog. ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines celebrates new flights between Seattle and Taipei on STARLUX Airlines

Alaska Airlines celebrates new flights between Seattle and Taipei on STARLUX Airlines

Offering luxury on transpacific travel, our global partner provides world-class service and amenities; our hometown airport is STARLUX's third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2024 -- With an emphasis on luxury in the air, Alaska Airlines' global partner STARLUX Airlines launched its inaugural non ... Continue reading

Automotive Fleet Leasing Strategic Business Report 2024: Collaboration Between Leasing Companies and Automotive OEMs Strengthens Market - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Fleet Leasing Strategic Business Report 2024: Collaboration Between Leasing Companies and Automotive OEMs Strengthens Market - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Fleet Leasing - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Automotive Fleet Leasing is estimated at US$26.5 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$35.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030. ... Continue reading

Boater's World Marine Center, LLC's President Stewart Thompson Steps Down

Boater's World Marine Center, LLC's President Stewart Thompson Steps Down

BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 16, 2024 -- Boater's World Marine Centers, LLC announces that Stewart Thompson, President, will be stepping down to spend more time with his family; however, he will continue to be active in the boating industry. ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Wins Two Prestigious PR Daily Social Media & Digital Awards

BorgWarner Wins Two Prestigious PR Daily Social Media & Digital Awards

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16, 2024 -- BorgWarner has been named a winner in PR Daily's Social Media & Digital Awards in both the LinkedIn and Twitter/X categories.  PR Daily's Social Media & Digital Awards celebrates the organizations, people and teams that know how to earn audience attention online. ... Continue reading

China Autonomous Delivery Industry Research Report 2024: Foundation Models Promote the Normal Application of Autonomous Delivery in Multiple Scenarios - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Autonomous Delivery Industry Research Report 2024: Foundation Models Promote the Normal Application of Autonomous Delivery in Multiple Scenarios - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Autonomous Delivery Industry Research Report, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Autonomous Delivery Industry Research Report, 2024 combs and studies the status quo of autonomous delivery vehicles in the autonomous delivery industry, the application scenarios of autonomous de ... Continue reading

Christopher Parr Named "Best Luxury Travel Blogger" Worldwide

Christopher Parr Named "Best Luxury Travel Blogger" Worldwide

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2024 -- Renowned travel journalist and luxury blogger Christopher Parr, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Pursuitist, has been honored as the "Best Luxury Travel Influencer and Blogger" in the world. ... Continue reading

Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks Strategic Business Report 2024: Innovations in Hybrid and Electric Powertrains Drive Adoption - Global Market Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks Strategic Business Report 2024: Innovations in Hybrid and Electric Powertrains Drive Adoption - Global Market Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks is estimated at US$40.1 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$53.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030. ... Continue reading

New Era for LiDAR Applications: ams OSRAM to Introduce Groundbreaking 8-Channel 915nm SMT Pulsed Laser

New Era for LiDAR Applications: ams OSRAM to Introduce Groundbreaking 8-Channel 915nm SMT Pulsed Laser

PREMSTAETTEN, Austria & MUNICH--With its revolutionary 8-channel pulsed laser ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, is introducing its latest key innovation to enable autonomous driving. By simplifying system design and boosting performance, the laser makes long-range LiDAR systems ... Continue reading

Nippon Express Selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government as Cargo Agent to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nippon Express Selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government as Cargo Agent to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel

- Addressing Climate Change by Encouraging Decarbonization Efforts through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Use - TOKYO, Aug. 16, 2024 -- Nippon Express Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

U.S. Air Force Extends Contract with SandboxAQ to Further Develop AQNav Technology to Address GPS Jamming and Spoofing

U.S. Air Force Extends Contract with SandboxAQ to Further Develop AQNav Technology to Address GPS Jamming and Spoofing

Next phase of USAF contract will explore additional configurations for deployment on a wider range of aircraft platforms, including unmanned aerial systems PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 -- SandboxAQ today announced it was awarded a SBIR Phase 2B Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to furth ... Continue reading

Weekly Recap: 11 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

Weekly Recap: 11 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the state of America's well-being, the winter weather forecast and housing market updates. NEW YORK, Aug. ... Continue reading

KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO IN SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 24-25

KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO IN SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 24-25

With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo in San Francisco August 24-25 at Alameda Point. ... Continue reading

Maserati GT2 Stradale: World premiere of new super sports car at Monterey Car Week 2024

Maserati GT2 Stradale: World premiere of new super sports car at Monterey Car Week 2024

Its name is Maserati GT2 Stradale, the new super sports car by Maserati receiving its world premiere at the 2024 Monterey Car Week in California. ... Continue reading

Meyers Manx to Showcase Full New Vehicle Lineup at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering This Week

Meyers Manx to Showcase Full New Vehicle Lineup at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering This Week

CARMEL, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 -- Meyers Manx is presenting its updated new lineup of vehicles at this year's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, a premier Monterey Car Week event where motorsports meets luxury and technological innovation. ... Continue reading

Don't Be So Fracking Stupid, Ethanol Is The Smart Choice!

Don't Be So Fracking Stupid, Ethanol Is The Smart Choice!

Let's Get Real Clear on Ethanol Fuel - All negative comments about ethanol fuel are incorrect. ... Continue reading

Response to THE CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION

Response to THE CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION

This plan is a subterfuge to keep the status quo while attempting to make it look as if the Democrats (or any single political party) has a legitimate understanding of the issues as well as a solution to real and imagined problems. ... Continue reading

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