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ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY REOPENS ITS HISTORIC OAKVILLE ESTATE FOLLOWING A MULTI-YEAR TRANSFORMATION

ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY REOPENS ITS HISTORIC OAKVILLE ESTATE FOLLOWING A MULTI-YEAR TRANSFORMATION

Timed to its 60th anniversary, Robert Mondavi Winery officially reopens its doors to visitors on April 20th, introducing new guest experiences now open for reservations alongside a limited-edition commemorative release. OAKVILLE, Calif., April 17, 2026 -- Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery—t ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Banner Children's Continue Partnership to Improve Child Passenger Safety in Arizona

Hyundai and Banner Children's Continue Partnership to Improve Child Passenger Safety in Arizona

$25,000 Hyundai Hope donation expands Banner Children's Car Seat Safety Program Second-year partnership delivers education-first child passenger safety services across the East Valley MESA, Ariz., April 13, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor America is extending its commitment to child passenger safety in Arizona through a second- ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Auto Glass Expert Fernando Miranda Discusses Why Proper Windshield Installation Matters

In HelloNation, Auto Glass Expert Fernando Miranda Discusses Why Proper Windshield Installation Matters

The article examines the safety and durability differences between cheap windshield replacements and installations that follow OEM standards. DENVER, April 13, 2026 -- Why does proper windshield installation matter more than choosing the lowest price? HelloNation answers this question in an article that explains how i ... Continue reading

Media Gets First Look at New Temple Square Visitors' Center

Media Gets First Look at New Temple Square Visitors' Center

The Christ-centered structure opens to the public on May 18, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY, April 13, 2026 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints previewed its new Temple Square Visitors' Center to the media on April 13, 2026. This Christ-centered space is designed to help visitors understand the purpose of temples a ... Continue reading

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME REVEALS 2026 INDUCTEES

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME REVEALS 2026 INDUCTEES

The 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Saturday, November 14 in Los Angeles, California and will debut on ABC and Disney+ in December NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 -- Tonight, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2026 Inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark o ... Continue reading

Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in the U.S.

Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in the U.S.

NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 -- Travelzoo® , the club for travel enthusiasts, announces five of many new Club Offers for Club Members in the U.S. Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts: $999—ICELAND TRIP W/FLIGHTS & NEW LAGOON ACCESSThis 3-night trip includes dramatic landscape views, roundtrip fligh ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Develops Data-Driven Validation System to Dramatically Cut Testing Time for SDVs

Hyundai Mobis Develops Data-Driven Validation System to Dramatically Cut Testing Time for SDVs

The new system collects real-world driving data and replicates various driving scenarios in the lab using simulators directly connected to ECUs It performs large-scale validation more quickly and efficiently by automating data management and integrating it with simulators Expected to strengthen SDV competitiveness an ... Continue reading

Sun Auto Announces 89th Plaza location with Opening in Kentucky

Sun Auto Announces 89th Plaza location with Opening in Kentucky

New store at 3301 Hayden Road brings tire service, automotive repair, and fast routine maintenance to local drivers Addition marks Plaza Tire Service's 8th Kentucky location and 89th overall OWENSBORO, Ky., April 16, 2026 -- Plaza Tire Service has officially opened a new location at 3301 Hayden Road in Owensboro, givi ... Continue reading

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Michael Oehrke of Lee's Summit, MO, Explains Insurance for RVs, Boats, & ATVs

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Michael Oehrke of Lee's Summit, MO, Explains Insurance for RVs, Boats, & ATVs

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., April 17, 2026 -- Are recreational vehicles covered under standard auto or homeowners insurance policies in Missouri? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Insurance Expert Michael Oehrke of Lee's Summit, MO. The article explores why RV insurance, boat insurance, ... Continue reading

RiderNav lance le R7X : L'écran universel de 7 pouces pour motos intelligentes conçu pour tous les pilotes

RiderNav lance le R7X : L'écran universel de 7 pouces pour motos intelligentes conçu pour tous les pilotes

CarPlay sans fil, Android Auto et étanchéité IP69K - maintenant pour n'importe quel vélo SHENZHEN, Chine, 17 avril 2026 -- RiderNav a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement en prévente du R7X, un écran de moto intelligent universel de 7 pouces compatible avec Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, KTM, Triumph, Suz ... Continue reading

XPENG to Showcase "Physical AI" Ecosystem at Beijing Auto Show, Outlining Global Vision for Smart Mobility

XPENG to Showcase "Physical AI" Ecosystem at Beijing Auto Show, Outlining Global Vision for Smart Mobility

BEIJING, April 17, 2026 -- XPENG will unveil its next-generation "Physical AI" ecosystem at the Beijing Auto Show starting April 24, showcasing its transition from a smart EV manufacturer to a global leader in physical AI. The presentation will feature a comprehensive portfolio spanning intelligent driving, robotics, a ... Continue reading

Is Your Europe Trip at Risk? What the Iran War's Jet Fuel Shortage Means for Travelers

Is Your Europe Trip at Risk? What the Iran War's Jet Fuel Shortage Means for Travelers

Yesterday, the head of the International Energy Agency announced that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel remaining, with possible flight cancellations on the horizon if oil supplies remain blocked through the Strait of Hormuz. ... Continue reading

Autoliv: Financial Report January - March 2026

Autoliv: Financial Report January - March 2026

STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2026 -- (SSE: ALIV.sdb) Q1 2026: Solid operational performance and sales Financial highlights Q1 2026 $2,753 million net sales, increase of 6.8%0.8% organic sales growth*8.6% operating margin, 8.9% adj. operating margin*$1.88 diluted EPS, 12% decrease Full year 2026 guidance Around 0% organic sales ... Continue reading

Best Florida Family Vacation Packages (2026): Westgate Resorts Named Top Site for Vacation Packages for Families by Consumer365

Best Florida Family Vacation Packages (2026): Westgate Resorts Named Top Site for Vacation Packages for Families by Consumer365

A recent feature by Consumer365 names Westgate Resorts as the top site for Florida family vacation packages designed to streamline travel planning. Florida remains a leading destination for family travel, known for its combination of theme parks, beaches, and year-round warm weather. ... Continue reading

RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine certified for Airbus A320neo aircraft family

RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine certified for Airbus A320neo aircraft family

GTF Advantage to enter service this year EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 17, 2026 -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, today announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the GTF AdvantageTM-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, preparing the way for production engine deliveries and entry into servic ... Continue reading

The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations

The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations

Hawaii, Ranch Retreats and New England Lead NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 -- As economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitics reshape travel sentiment, affluent Americans are increasingly rediscovering the extraordinary experiences available closer to home. New booking data from Global Travel Collection (GTC) shows a renewe ... Continue reading

AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China

AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China

AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China's first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China. The trial deployed AutoFlight's CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, ... Continue reading

Lucid to Receive New Investments from the PIF and Uber

Lucid to Receive New Investments from the PIF and Uber

Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Uber, further supported by an additional long-term investment from Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). As part o ... Continue reading

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