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Friday, February 13, 2026

Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend

Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 13, 2026 -- The Harley-Davidson, Inc. Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.1875 per share for the first quarter of 2026. ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Classic Car Expert Engels Gualdani of Hilton, NY, Outlines Key Safety Upgrades

In HelloNation, Classic Car Expert Engels Gualdani of Hilton, NY, Outlines Key Safety Upgrades

HILTON, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2026 -- How can owners improve safety in a classic vehicle without sacrificing its original style? In a HelloNation article, Engels Gualdani of Great Lakes Classic Cars in Hilton, NY, offers practical guidance on upgrading essential components while maintaining authenticity. ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Expert Electrician Zachary Bobersky of Albany, NY, Explains What Most People Get Wrong About EV Charging Stations

In HelloNation, Expert Electrician Zachary Bobersky of Albany, NY, Explains What Most People Get Wrong About EV Charging Stations

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2026 -- What are common EV charging station installation mistakes? According to a HelloNation article, many homeowners assume that installing an electric vehicle charging station is as easy as plugging in a new appliance. ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Ben Parsons of Fort Collins, CO, Shares Tips on Choosing Car Insurance

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Ben Parsons of Fort Collins, CO, Shares Tips on Choosing Car Insurance

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 13, 2026 -- What should drivers consider before choosing a car insurance policy in Fort Collins? A HelloNation article featuring State Farm Insurance Agent Ben Parsons of Fort Collins, CO, offers a detailed explanation of the coverage options, costs, and factors that matter most when selectin ... Continue reading

Zum Launches Its First Fully Electric School Bus Yard on the East Coast

Zum Launches Its First Fully Electric School Bus Yard on the East Coast

Branford Public Schools (CT) to Become the Largest Fully Electric Fleet in the Northeast, Marking Zum's Continued Electrification National Expansion REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026 -- Today, Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, announced that it will deploy a fully electric school bus fleet for Branfo ... Continue reading

Open Pontoon Boat Market Poised for Steady Expansion from USD 1.5 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.3 Billion by 2033, Supported by Rising Recreational Boating Demand : - Market Research Intellect

Open Pontoon Boat Market Poised for Steady Expansion from USD 1.5 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.3 Billion by 2033, Supported by Rising Recreational Boating Demand : - Market Research Intellect

The growth of the open pontoon boat market is driven by increasing consumer interest in recreational boating, leisure fishing, and water-based tourism activities. Rising disposable incomes, particularly in developed economies, are encouraging spending on lifestyle and outdoor recreation products. ... Continue reading

CARFAX: 225,000 More Vehicles Receive "Do Not Drive" Warning for Takata Airbags

CARFAX: 225,000 More Vehicles Receive "Do Not Drive" Warning for Takata Airbags

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Issues Urgent Warning for Vehicles with Unfixed Takata Airbags CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a sweeping "Do Not Drive" warning for all of its vehicles with an unrepaired Takata airbag recall, adding around 225,000 vehicles on U.S. roads that are ... Continue reading

Auto Repair & Maintenance Market to Reach USD 2.07T by 2035 | Future Market Insights

Auto Repair & Maintenance Market to Reach USD 2.07T by 2035 | Future Market Insights

NEWARK, Del. , Feb. 12, 2026 -- The global automotive repair & maintenance services market is positioned for sustained expansion from 2025 to 2035, supported by the growing global vehicle parc, increasing vehicle complexity, and rising consumer and fleet focus on longevity, safety, and uptime. ... Continue reading

GENESIS EXPANDS TO 84 DEDICATED RETAIL FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

GENESIS EXPANDS TO 84 DEDICATED RETAIL FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Genesis retail expansion continues with addition of nine new standalone facilities FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 -- Genesis today announced the opening of nine new standalone facilities across the United States, expanding to 84 dedicated locations nationwide. ... Continue reading

Chicago Auto Show Enters Final Weekend in its 118th Year

Chicago Auto Show Enters Final Weekend in its 118th Year

Star Appearances and Special Events to Highlight the Show's Closing Days CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 -- The 2026 Chicago Auto Show is heading into its final weekend after welcoming strong crowds since opening to the public on Saturday, Feb. ... Continue reading

In HelloNation Insurance Expert Brandon Disney of Bluefield, West Virginia Explains Car Insurance Rates

In HelloNation Insurance Expert Brandon Disney of Bluefield, West Virginia Explains Car Insurance Rates

BLUEFIELD, W.Va., Feb. 12, 2026 -- Why do car insurance rates vary so much, even between towns in the same state? A HelloNation article explores this question by looking closely at the real factors behind auto insurance costs in West Virginia. ... Continue reading

Left Lane Auto Acquires Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment

Left Lane Auto Acquires Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 -- Left Lane Auto, LLC ("Left Lane"), a national tire retail and automotive-service platform, announced today its partnership with Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment ("Don Foshay's"), a 6-store full service automotive repair and maintenance chain based in Portland, Maine. ... Continue reading

SAUDI ARABIA ANNOUNCES 2026 FUTURE AVIATION FORUM TO CONVENE GLOBAL AVIATION LEADERS, EXTENDS RECORD-BREAKING AVIATION GROWTH

SAUDI ARABIA ANNOUNCES 2026 FUTURE AVIATION FORUM TO CONVENE GLOBAL AVIATION LEADERS, EXTENDS RECORD-BREAKING AVIATION GROWTH

The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from 20–22 April in Riyadh, convening more than 11,000 global aviation leaders and experts, including regulators and industry associations, manufacturers, airlines, and airports. FAF 2026 will address the most pressing global aviation challenges while showcasing th ... Continue reading

Software Defined Vehicle Market to Hit USD 1,902.9 Billion by 2034, at 22.6% CAGR - Says Allied Market Research

Software Defined Vehicle Market to Hit USD 1,902.9 Billion by 2034, at 22.6% CAGR - Says Allied Market Research

The global software defined vehicle market has experienced significant growth and transformation, driven by increase in demand for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), and rise in demand for autonomous and connected vehicles. Also, growth in over-the-air (OTA) updates, and growth of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) an ... Continue reading

If You Own a Model-Year 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 Vehicle

If You Own a Model-Year 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 Vehicle

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2026 -- The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding Thompson v. FCA US LLC, No. ... Continue reading

Jeep® Brand Unleashes Wrangler Willys 392 With Heritage Roots, a HEMI® Heart and Full Throttle Fun

Jeep® Brand Unleashes Wrangler Willys 392 With Heritage Roots, a HEMI® Heart and Full Throttle Fun

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12, 2026 -- Fourth of 12 special-edition Jeep® Wrangler models debuts as part of the brand's yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve series Limited-edition Wrangler honors Willys heritage with modern engineering and a 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 delivering 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. ... Continue reading

GAC's Innovative Safety and High-Efficiency Powertrain Win Global Recognition

GAC's Innovative Safety and High-Efficiency Powertrain Win Global Recognition

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 13, 2026 -- The global automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation. ... Continue reading

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

People have been gaming in cars since the advent of handheld devices. Now, multiple players can participate using their phones and the car's console screen. ... Continue reading

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