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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Lexus', Mazda, Toyota 4Runner In This Month's Letter From Europe

Lexus', Mazda, Toyota 4Runner In This Month's Letter From Europe

By Andrew frankl European Bureau Chief Belvedere California, January 14, 2026; Last fall the Western Automotive Group of which I am a founder member organized our annual Best of the Bay event. 12 cars-12 journalists. ... Continue reading

FordDirect Appoints Another New Chief Operating Officer

FordDirect Appoints Another New Chief Operating Officer

Industry veteran Tracy Noonan Fred takes leadership role with talented team of 300+ DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 14, 2026 -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its Dealers, today announced the appointment of automotive industry leader Tracy Noonan Fred as the company's new Chief Operating Officer. ... Continue reading

EVA Air was Recognized as the 8th Safest Airline Worldwide for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com

EVA Air was Recognized as the 8th Safest Airline Worldwide for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com

TAIPEI, Jan. 13, 2026 -- EVA Air ranks eighth among  AirlineRatings.com's "Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026". This marks the airline's 13th consecutive year of earning a place among the website's global ratings for the safest airlines worldwide. ... Continue reading

Full Circle Lithium Achieves Global Expansion Milestone with Lithium Battery Fire Suppression Patent Application Filings

Full Circle Lithium Achieves Global Expansion Milestone with Lithium Battery Fire Suppression Patent Application Filings

Patent filings completed in 56 key international markets FCL-X™ targets the rising risk of lithium-ion battery fires and is being deployed by first responders as well as in commercial and industrial settings Applications span numerous other key verticals, including EVs, energy storage, waste management, and e-mobilit ... Continue reading

Grounded Lithium Announces Non-Core Acquisition of Oil and Gas Rights

Grounded Lithium Announces Non-Core Acquisition of Oil and Gas Rights

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 14, 2026 -- (TSX.V: GRDOTCQB: GRDAF) - Grounded Lithium Corp. ("GLC", "Grounded", or the "Company") announces we have entered into a definitive agreement dated December 30, 2025 (the "Purchase Agreement") to acquire (the "Acquisition") a minority interest in oil and gas mineral rights in Saskatchewan ... Continue reading

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwest Auto Group and Launches The Wyler Collection

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwest Auto Group and Launches The Wyler Collection

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2026 -- The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family (JWAF), one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the country, today announced the acquisition of Midwest Auto Group (MAG), representing a significant milestone in the company's growth and a once in a generation opportunity that reshapes the ... Continue reading

2026 NACTOY Cars and Trucks Winners Revealed Today

2026 NACTOY Cars and Trucks Winners Revealed Today

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 14, 2026 – The definitive roadmap for new-car shoppers arrived today with the announcement of the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Palisade Named 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™

Hyundai Palisade Named 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™

The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV beats out impressive field of new vehicles on the strength of its hybrid and ICE powertrains, class-above interior, and family-friendly safety and convenience features Palisade Hybrid offers up to 34 mpg and well over 600 miles of driving rangei Prestigious annual awards ... Continue reading

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