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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

SUBARU EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD FOR 2026 FORESTER

SUBARU EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD FOR 2026 FORESTER

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today its 2026 Subaru Forester earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award following the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s latest round of vehicle ratings. The rating applies to all trim levels of the Subaru Forester, including the Subaru Forester Hybrid, now marking Subaru Foreste ... Continue reading

Deloitte: US Consumer Interest in Internal Combustion Engines Remains Steady Amid Affordability Concerns and Shifting Expectations Around Value

Deloitte: US Consumer Interest in Internal Combustion Engines Remains Steady Amid Affordability Concerns and Shifting Expectations Around Value

Key takeaways Continue Reading According to Deloitte's 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study, among U.S. surveyed consumers, purchase intent for ICE (61%) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV/PHEV) (26%) is flat year-over-year. ... Continue reading

Boeing and Alaska Airlines Announce Largest Airplane Order in Airline's History

Boeing and Alaska Airlines Announce Largest Airplane Order in Airline's History

Purchase of 105 737-10s brings Alaska's 737 MAX order book to 174 airplanes Five 787 Dreamliners will enable further global network expansion Order announced as the companies celebrate 60 years of partnership SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2026 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier's largest-ever airpl ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience

Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience

High-speed AT&T 5G turns Mitsubishi's flagship SUV into a smart, connected experience for drivers and passengers Key Takeaways: 5G will allow Mitsubishi Connected Car Services to deliver faster software rollouts and more responsive driver support, all backed by AT&T's secure and reliable network. AT&T 5G enables real-t ... Continue reading

Samsung Reimagines the Future of Design at CES 2026, Guiding Technology for Humanity

Samsung Reimagines the Future of Design at CES 2026, Guiding Technology for Humanity

The concluding session of Samsung's CES 2026 Tech Forum series highlighted the human side of technology with leading designers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 -- Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Segway Unveils Industry's First Automatic Dropper Post Along with the Brand's First Integrated Radar Kit for e-Bikes at CES 2026

Segway Unveils Industry's First Automatic Dropper Post Along with the Brand's First Integrated Radar Kit for e-Bikes at CES 2026

Micromobility leader's new e-bike accessories offer increased customization and integrated smart tech, including innovative Xiro Dropper Post and Rearview Radar. LAS VEGAS, Jan. ... Continue reading

TESSAN Launches "Courage Charge" at CES 2026 Through the "Why Do We Fly" Experience

TESSAN Launches "Courage Charge" at CES 2026 Through the "Why Do We Fly" Experience

Unveiled During Tessan Night, an Invitation-Only Brand Gathering in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 -- At CES 2026, TESSAN, a global leader in charging solutions, presented its vision for the year ahead through a dual-stage presence: an immersive daytime exhibition at LVCC South Hall 1, and an evening gathering at ... Continue reading

TOYO Secures Strategic Polysilicon Supply with a U.S. Polysilicon Manufacturer

TOYO Secures Strategic Polysilicon Supply with a U.S. Polysilicon Manufacturer

TOKYO, Jan. 7, 2026 -- TOYO Co., Ltd (OTC: TOYWF),  ("TOYO" or the "Company"), a solar solution company, today announced that it has signed a sales contract with a U.S. polysilicon manufacturer(the "Supplier"), to secure domestically sourced critical raw materials for TOYO's solar manufacturing operations. ... Continue reading

Understand China in the new era: What Chinese modernization means for the world

Understand China in the new era: What Chinese modernization means for the world

BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2026 -- A news report from China Daily: To understand China, it is essential to understand Chinese modernization — what it entails, why it matters, and what it means for global development. ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Opens New Onsite Health Clinic for Employees and Their Families at Tennessee Plant

Hankook Tire Opens New Onsite Health Clinic for Employees and Their Families at Tennessee Plant

New Hankook Tire Clinic Powered by Evernorth offers convenient primary and preventive care at the Clarksville, Tenn. manufacturing plant Onsite clinic provides low- or no-cost access for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including in-person and virtual visits Investment reinforces Hankook Tire's commitment ... Continue reading

Cox Enterprises Names Barry Ohlson SVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs

Cox Enterprises Names Barry Ohlson SVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2026 -- Cox Enterprises appointed Barry Ohlson as senior vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs, effective Jan. ... Continue reading

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

An effective warranty can protect your investment from unforeseen repairs and expenses. ... Continue reading

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