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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dealertrack Credit Availability Index

Dealertrack Credit Availability Index

In January 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index held steady at 100.0, matching December’s level and remaining at its best reading since October 2022. The All-Loans Index was unchanged from December’s 100.0 but is up nearly 5% from January 2025. ... Continue reading

2027 Toyota Highlander Details

2027 Toyota Highlander Details

The all-new 2027 Toyota Highlander brings stunning style, everyday utility with three-row seating for up to seven and a powerful battery electric powertrain. It will come in XLE and Limited grades, have available Front- or All-wheel drive, and have a manufacturer estimated range of 320 miles on the XLE AWD and Limited ... Continue reading

EVA Air Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26

EVA Air Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26

EVA Air will start a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights each week. ... Continue reading

GENESIS AND GENESIS INSPIRATION FOUNDATION SUPPORT STEAM EDUCATION IN LAS VEGAS

GENESIS AND GENESIS INSPIRATION FOUNDATION SUPPORT STEAM EDUCATION IN LAS VEGAS

Genesis Inspiration Foundation donates $25,000 to Positively Arts for youth arts programming Genesis hosts Child Creativity Lab STEAM workshop at Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation strengthened their commitment to youth, suppor ... Continue reading

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

The fastest WiFi in the sky takes off on Southwest this summer1 DALLAS, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co.  is taking inflight connectivity to new heights with Starlink. ... Continue reading

The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris: Iconic Destinations, Reimagined in Handcrafted Travel Pieces

The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris: Iconic Destinations, Reimagined in Handcrafted Travel Pieces

Drawing inspiration from sun-washed coastlines and resort escapes, the collaboration transforms the spirit of The Ritz-Carlton's most iconic resorts into travel pieces designed to be carried, collected, and remembered. BETHESDA, Md., Feb. ... Continue reading

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns Industry-First Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns Industry-First Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

Ilma, the brand's second ultra-luxury yacht, is recognized as the world's first Five-Star Cruise Ship in the 2026 Star Awards. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. ... Continue reading

Wynn Resorts Receives 18 Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide

Wynn Resorts Receives 18 Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide

Wynn Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas also celebrates 20 consecutive years of Five-Star recognition LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Wynn Resorts once again received the highest ratings across its resort portfolio as part of this year's Forbes Travel Guide's Five-Star Awards, distinguishing itself as having the longest-runni ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS JANUARY 2026 SALES

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS JANUARY 2026 SALES

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 42,157 vehicle sales for January 2026, a 9.1 percent decrease. Subaru Forester, whose entire model line is now being produced at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, achieved its best January ever with 15,821 vehicles sold. ... Continue reading

Consumer Mobile Video Camera Market worth USD 27.32 billion by 2035 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Consumer Mobile Video Camera Market worth USD 27.32 billion by 2035 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global consumer mobile video camera market is projected to grow from USD 8.50 billion in 2025 to USD 27.32 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Market to Reach USD 12.4 Billion by 2033 Globally, at 38.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Market to Reach USD 12.4 Billion by 2033 Globally, at 38.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 11, 2026 -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Market by Installation, Vehicle Type, Power Source, Distribution Channel, and Region", the wireless EV charging market size was valued at USD 466 million in 2023, and is estimated ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines introduce spring menus featuring regional favorites and chef-led dining

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines introduce spring menus featuring regional favorites and chef-led dining

Designed for the season, Alaska Airlines new spring menu celebrates Pacific Northwest partnerships with comforting favorites like Beecher's Mac & Cheese, balanced by fresh, seasonal and plant-forward offerings Hawaiian Airlines is refreshing its domestic First Class dining with new menus by Chef Robynne Maii and Chef W ... Continue reading

Windward Launches its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC) to Deliver Mission-Ready Services for Defense and Commercial Enterprises

Windward Launches its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC) to Deliver Mission-Ready Services for Defense and Commercial Enterprises

Windward new mission-critical intelligence service center combines proprietary agentic Maritime AI™, multi-source intelligence and dedicated Windward analysts team to keep government, commercial, and legal organizations mission-ready in real time LONDON and WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Windward, the leading Maritime ... Continue reading

ATP Flight School Saves Designated Pilot Examiners Time and Cuts Delays with Introduction of CheckrideCalendar.com

ATP Flight School Saves Designated Pilot Examiners Time and Cuts Delays with Introduction of CheckrideCalendar.com

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 -- ATP Flight School has launched CheckrideCalendar.com, a free, no-cost web app designed to simplify the scheduling and management of checkrides for FAA Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). Through an intuitive, lightweight interface, Checkride Calendar simplifies end-to-end checkride a ... Continue reading

FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE REVEALS 2026 STAR AWARDS

FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE REVEALS 2026 STAR AWARDS

Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. ... Continue reading

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year Results

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year Results

Record full year revenues of $37.63 billion, a 4.0% increase; Record fourth quarter revenue of $9.20 billion Full year diluted earnings per share increased 9.7% and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 15.7% Same-store sales nearly flat in the quarter Used revenue increased 6.1% and used retail units increased ... Continue reading

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the F1 season finale — with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson set to perform on the opening night. ... Continue reading

BorgWarner to Supply Premium European OEM with Integrated Drive Module for Hybrid Range Extended Vehicle

BorgWarner to Supply Premium European OEM with Integrated Drive Module for Hybrid Range Extended Vehicle

BorgWarner has secured a program award from a premium European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to supply an 800V Integrated Drive Module (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029. ... Continue reading

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