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Brian Deephouse Elected Chair O IIHS Board oF Directors for 2026

Brian Deephouse Elected Chair O IIHS Board oF Directors for 2026

Brian Deephouse, vice president and chief actuary at Auto Club Enterprises, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2026. Deephouse takes over from Ginger Purgatorio, executive vice president of claims enablement and excellence at Allstate.“IIHS has long played ... Continue reading

$30 Million Now Available for Zero-Emission School Buses and Charging Infrastructure

$30 Million Now Available for Zero-Emission School Buses and Charging Infrastructure

Funding will Support Communities Most Impacted by Air Pollution DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 -- On February 6, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved $30 million to help communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution replace older school buses with n ... Continue reading

Hyundai E&C Advances Its Role in the U.S. Nuclear Renaissance: Large-Scale Nuclear Technology Seminar Held in Texas Draws Strong Industry Response

Hyundai E&C Advances Its Role in the U.S. Nuclear Renaissance: Large-Scale Nuclear Technology Seminar Held in Texas Draws Strong Industry Response

DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 -- On February 10 (local time), Hyundai E&C hosted a "Large-Scale Nuclear Technology Seminar" at The Westin Dallas Downtown in Dallas, Texas. ... Continue reading

ROYAL CARIBBEAN AMPLÍA SU PROGRAMA DE DESCUBRIMIENTO DE ARTISTAS EN LEGEND OF THE SEAS

ROYAL CARIBBEAN AMPLÍA SU PROGRAMA DE DESCUBRIMIENTO DE ARTISTAS EN LEGEND OF THE SEAS

El programa de arte de la marca vacacional destacará artistas emergentes en las nuevas vacaciones familiares MIAMI, 10 de febrero de 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- La evolución del "Artist Discovery Program" de Royal Caribbean continúa este verano a bordo de las nuevas vacaciones del Icon Class, Legend of the ... Continue reading

ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS ITS ARTIST DISCOVERY PROGRAM ON LEGEND OF THE SEAS

ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS ITS ARTIST DISCOVERY PROGRAM ON LEGEND OF THE SEAS

 The vacation brand's art program will spotlight up-and-coming artists on the newest family vacation MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The evolution of Royal Caribbean's Artist Discovery Program continues on board the newest Icon Class vacation, Legend of the Seas, this summer. ... Continue reading

SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH CARSON HOCEVAR, SPIRE MOTORSPORTS, FOR NASCAR CUP SERIES CAMPAIGN

SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH CARSON HOCEVAR, SPIRE MOTORSPORTS, FOR NASCAR CUP SERIES CAMPAIGN

Multi-Year Partnership Jump Starts with 68th Running of Daytona 500 and Spans Tracks Nationwide Key Takeaways: Spectrum will be showcased as primary sponsor of the No. 77 Chevy Camaro driven by Carson Hocevar for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026. ... Continue reading

Boats Group Reinforcing Commitment to New Boat Demand and OEM Growth

Boats Group Reinforcing Commitment to New Boat Demand and OEM Growth

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2026 -- Boats Group today announced it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the NMMA B2B Member Lounge at the Miami International Boat Show, reaffirming its commitment to supporting NMMA members and advancing solutions that help boat builders and their dealer networks drive demand for new boats. ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicles Market to Surpass USD 1,225.43 Billion by 2032, Led by Electric Truck Adoption and Infrastructure Expansion | 'Maximize Market Research'

Commercial Vehicles Market to Surpass USD 1,225.43 Billion by 2032, Led by Electric Truck Adoption and Infrastructure Expansion | 'Maximize Market Research'

PUNE, India, Feb. 10, 2026 -- Commercial Vehicles Market size was valued at USD 888.51 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 4.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 1,225.43 billion by 2032. ... Continue reading

it's electric and DDOT Announce Neighborhood Curbside Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Pilot

it's electric and DDOT Announce Neighborhood Curbside Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Pilot

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2026 -- Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the Neighborhood Curbside Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Pilot, which will inform regulation updates and demonstrate guidelines for a permit program for private vendors to install, operate, and maintain curbside EV ch ... Continue reading

Find the Safest New Car Using Consumer Reports Safety Verdict

Find the Safest New Car Using Consumer Reports Safety Verdict

Find the Safest New Car Using Consumer Reports' Safety Verdict ... Continue reading

New Car Prices Rise In January

New Car Prices Rise In January

ATLANTA, Feb. 10, 2026 -- New-vehicle prices climbed to a new January record last month, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, beating the previous high established in January 2023. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Names Mazda Its First Ever "Safest New Car Brand"

Consumer Reports Names Mazda Its First Ever "Safest New Car Brand"

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 -- Mazda is proud to be recognized by Consumer Reports as the top‑performing brand in its newly released Safety Verdict assessment—an evaluation that sets a new benchmark for how effectively modern vehicles help drivers avoid crashes and protect occupants when one occurs. ... Continue reading

HORIZON EVO Passenger Aircraft Readies For FAA Certification and Commercial Fleet Integration

HORIZON EVO Passenger Aircraft Readies For FAA Certification and Commercial Fleet Integration

Critical feedback from FAA and carrier customers addresses certification requirements Design includes new dual-deck cabin, improved egress, and faster turnaround times HORIZON EVO fits seamlessly into existing airport infrastructure and operations SAN DIEGO, Feb. 10, 2026 -- Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer of bl ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: 2026 Best Hotels

ROAD TRIP: 2026 Best Hotels

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the No. 1 Best Hotel in the USA. ... Continue reading

Linglong Tire Winter Experience 2026 in Austria

Linglong Tire Winter Experience 2026 in Austria

SALZBURG, Austria, Feb. 10, 2026 -- At the beginning of February, the Linglong Winter Experience 2026 took place in Austria for the first time, in which almost 40 retailers from all over Europe took part. ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Recall - Rear Door Problem

Toyota Prius Recall - Rear Door Problem

Toyota issued a safety recall affecting certain 2023–2026 Toyota Prius and certain Prius / Prius Prime variants due to a condition where water intrusion at the rear door opener switch may cause a short circuit that can activate the switch and allow a rear door to open unexpectedly. NHTSA Campaign: 26V049 Toyota Recal ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on May 21, 2025 at the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. ... Continue reading

What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Virginia?

What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Virginia?

Car accidents happen unexpectedly and can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. In Virginia, knowing what steps to take after an accident can make a significant difference in how smoothly the situation is handled. ... Continue reading

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