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Monday, February 9, 2026

CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM REVEALS HISTORIC FIRST LIVERY

CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM REVEALS HISTORIC FIRST LIVERY

INDIANAPOLIS and SILVERSTONE, U.K., Feb. 9, 2026 -- The Cadillac Formula 1® Team today unveiled the livery of its maiden Formula 1® challenger, marking a defining milestone in the team's journey to the world's most elite motorsport championship. ... Continue reading

Consumer Watchdog's Consumer Alert Challenges Uber's Misleading Super Bowl "Consumer Alert" TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks

Consumer Watchdog's Consumer Alert Challenges Uber's Misleading Super Bowl "Consumer Alert" TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2026 -- Consumer Watchdog Campaign warned the public about Uber's Super Bowl TV Ad that claims to be a "Consumer Alert," the video format Consumer Watchdog has used for more than a decade to communicate with the public, and targets "billboard lawyers." Uber spent more than $1 million on the ad. ... Continue reading

Automobile 48 Volt Battery System Market Projected to Reach USD 12.4 Bn by 2033, Amid Rising Adoption of Mild Hybrid Vehicles and Stringent Emission Regulations - Market Research Intellect

Automobile 48 Volt Battery System Market Projected to Reach USD 12.4 Bn by 2033, Amid Rising Adoption of Mild Hybrid Vehicles and Stringent Emission Regulations - Market Research Intellect

The growth of the Automobile 48 Volt Battery System Market is primarily driven by increasing adoption of mild hybrid electric vehicles as automakers seek cost-effective solutions to meet stringent global emission norms. Rising demand for improved fuel efficiency, enhanced vehicle performance, and advanced start-stop an ... Continue reading

DENSO Updates North American Organizational Structure, Leader Roles

DENSO Updates North American Organizational Structure, Leader Roles

Moves enhance DENSO's ability to respond quickly to market needs, create mobility solutions of the future SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 9, 2026 -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has updated its North American organizational structure and leadership teams, allowing the company to respond quickly to changing market needs ... Continue reading

Hyundai Donates $1 Million to Pediatric Cancer Research Through Epic Picks For The Big Game

Hyundai Donates $1 Million to Pediatric Cancer Research Through Epic Picks For The Big Game

Thousands of social media users came together for the Big Game to participate in Hyundai's Epic Picks social media campaign, making game predictions to support pediatric cancer research and turning game-day engagement into real-world impact. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen drops clues in 'Drivers wanted' social campaign for a chance to win a 2026 Golf GTI

Volkswagen drops clues in 'Drivers wanted' social campaign for a chance to win a 2026 Golf GTI

RESTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2026 -- Volkswagen is embedding subtle clues across brand social channels designed to spark viewer participation in its new 'Drivers wanted' campaign. ... Continue reading

Hagerty Elevates Marc Burns to CMO and Appoints Matt Teshera as SVP of Marketing

Hagerty Elevates Marc Burns to CMO and Appoints Matt Teshera as SVP of Marketing

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2026 -- Hagerty, Inc. a business that makes it easier and more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast through insurance, buying and selling platforms, publishing and events, has promoted Marc Burns to Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed Matt Teshera as SVP of Marketing. ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Auto Repair Expert Shawn Books of Waukesha, WI, Shares What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On

In HelloNation, Auto Repair Expert Shawn Books of Waukesha, WI, Shares What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On

WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 9, 2026 -- What should Waukesha drivers do when the check engine light suddenly appears on their dashboard? A recent HelloNation article offers guidance from Shawn Books of D&D Automotive Repair in Waukesha, WI. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Electric Heating Pad Adapter for Vehicles (SGM-639)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Electric Heating Pad Adapter for Vehicles (SGM-639)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2026 -- "I thought there should be a way for motorists to utilize a traditional heating pad within a vehicle," said an inventor, from Princeton, Ind., "so I invented the RIDE ALONG PRONG PLUG IN. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Advertising Display for Pickup Truck Beds (TKA-408)

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Advertising Display for Pickup Truck Beds (TKA-408)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2026 -- "I wanted to create a large and elevated way to proudly show an advertisement on a pickup truck bed," said an inventor, from Newnan, Ga., "so I invented the BEE SEEN SIGN FRAME. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventors Develop Portable Rock Salt Container (SGM-645)

InventHelp Inventors Develop Portable Rock Salt Container (SGM-645)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9, 2026 -- "We wanted to create a quick and convenient way to store and use rock salt on slick surfaces or around a vehicle's tires if stuck in the snow," said one of two inventors, from Indianapolis, Ind., "so we invented THE GO- SALT. ... Continue reading

Hagerty Channel Debuts on Prime Video

Hagerty Channel Debuts on Prime Video

Featuring Award-Winning Automotive Storytelling TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2026 -- Hagerty, Inc. announced today the launch of the brand's automotive enthusiast free ad-support (FAST) channel on Prime Video. ... Continue reading

Princess Cruises Celebrates Prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification for Alfredo's Pizzeria Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess

Princess Cruises Celebrates Prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification for Alfredo's Pizzeria Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2026 -- From hand-stretched dough to time-honored Italian techniques perfected at sea, Princess Cruises proudly announces that Alfredo's Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for a ... Continue reading

Road Trip: BagelFest West Brings the World's Premier Bagel Celebration to Los Angeles

Road Trip: BagelFest West Brings the World's Premier Bagel Celebration to Los Angeles

As Bagel Culture grows, the iconic carb invites a new audience to the table LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2026 -- The bagel is going west. ... Continue reading

Insurify Launches Industry-First ChatGPT Insurance Comparison App

Insurify Launches Industry-First ChatGPT Insurance Comparison App

Insurify, America's top-rated online insurance agent and comparison platform, has released the insurance industry's first ChatGPT app, allowing users to browse, research, and compare car insurance directly through the AI platform's new app library. ... Continue reading

Pony.ai and Toyota Advance Robotaxi Commercialization with Mass-Produced bZ4X Robotaxis

Pony.ai and Toyota Advance Robotaxi Commercialization with Mass-Produced bZ4X Robotaxis

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 9, 2026 -- Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi, developed in collaboration with Toyota, has officially rolled off the production line. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary February 9, 2026

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary February 9, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: . ... Continue reading

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