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IIHS - This year's safest vehicles for teens

IIHS - This year's safest vehicles for teens

An updated list of used and new vehicles for young drivers can help families prioritize safety on a budget.ByMay 27, 2026A new list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers shows safety doesn’t have to take a back seat even amid rising concerns about affordability.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS ... Continue reading

Advertising or PR? Toyota Turns Forza Horizon 6 into a Real-World Immersive "Barn Find" Experience at Westfield Century City

Advertising or PR? Toyota Turns Forza Horizon 6 into a Real-World Immersive "Barn Find" Experience at Westfield Century City

Interactive two-day activation blends gaming, car culture and real-world discovery inspired by the New Forza Horizon 6 Game launch PLANO, Texas, May 29, 2026 -- Toyota today announced "Lost & Found: The Challenge" Forza Horizon and Toyota's Barn Find Pop-Up at Westfield Century City. The free public activation takes pl ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® REVEALS GRAND OPENING DATE FOR GREAT TIDES WATERPARK AHEAD OF LAUNCHING DAY PASS SALES

PR or Advertising? NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® REVEALS GRAND OPENING DATE FOR GREAT TIDES WATERPARK AHEAD OF LAUNCHING DAY PASS SALES

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that the highly anticipated Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, the Company's private island in the Bahamas, will take place on Sept. ... Continue reading

Aircraft Interior Lighting Market to Reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2036 as LED Mood Lighting, Circadian Cabin Systems, and Passenger Experience Innovation Transform Aircraft Interiors

Aircraft Interior Lighting Market to Reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2036 as LED Mood Lighting, Circadian Cabin Systems, and Passenger Experience Innovation Transform Aircraft Interiors

NEWARK, Del., May 27, 2026 -- The global Aircraft Interior Lighting Market was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by the end of 2026. The market is further anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% between 2026 and 2036, reaching USD 3.7 billion by 2036. ... Continue reading

An InventHelp 123Invent Client Develops Protective Accessory for Windshields (TKA-515)

An InventHelp 123Invent Client Develops Protective Accessory for Windshields (TKA-515)

PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2026 -- "I wanted to create a windshield accessory to protect against chips and cracks caused by kicked-up stones and other road debris," said an inventor, from Forest Park, Ga. "So I invented the GLASS BODY GUARD, my thin and flexible design helps prevent unexpected damage to your windshield." The ... Continue reading

Consumer Watchdog To Newsom: Don't Help Chevron Get Richer, Pull Back CARB Rules

Consumer Watchdog To Newsom: Don't Help Chevron Get Richer, Pull Back CARB Rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 27, 2026 -- Consumer Watchdog urged Governor Newsom to pull back a Thursday vote on new rules for cap-and-trade that will hand a $2 billion windfall to Chevron and the state's other three oil refiners. Newsom told drivers to steer clear of Chevron stations over the Memorial Day holiday because o ... Continue reading

Einride Teams up with TÜV SÜD for Independent Verification of First Autonomous Safety Management Governance Framework

Einride Teams up with TÜV SÜD for Independent Verification of First Autonomous Safety Management Governance Framework

STOCKHOLM and MUNICH, May 27, 2026 -- Einride AB (publ) ("Einride" or the "Company"), a technology company driving the transition to cost-efficient electric and autonomous freight operations for some of the world's largest shippers, today announced it has partnered with TÜV SÜD, a globally recognized testing, inspect ... Continue reading

InterMedia Advertising® Unveils New CarShield Campaign Starring Blake Shelton, Introducing "Out of Warrantyville"

InterMedia Advertising® Unveils New CarShield Campaign Starring Blake Shelton, Introducing "Out of Warrantyville"

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 -- InterMedia Advertising® has introduced a new media platform for CarShield featuring Blake Shelton, anchored in an original campaign world titled "Out of Warrantyville." Built as a scalable, performance-driven system, the platform redefines traditional endorsements by embedding Blake Shel ... Continue reading

Oil Permits Surge In First Q 2026 With Majority For Dangerous Extraction Techniques; Consumer Watchdog Warn New State Drilling Law Unfair

Oil Permits Surge In First Q 2026 With Majority For Dangerous Extraction Techniques; Consumer Watchdog Warn New State Drilling Law Unfair

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 -- California oil permitting surged dramatically in the first quarter of 2026 with 154 of 190 permits to drill new wells authorizing dangerous oil extraction techniques known as "Enhanced Oil Recovery" (EOR), according to quarterly analysis from Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance. No ... Continue reading

Universal Parking Launches Reservable Cruise Parking at PortMiami's Terminal B

Universal Parking Launches Reservable Cruise Parking at PortMiami's Terminal B

New optional reservation system streamlines parking for cruise travelers MIAMI, May 27, 2026 -- Universal Parking, a leading innovator in the parking industry, today announced the launch of reservable parking at PortMiami's Terminal B. This new offering allows cruise passengers to pre-book a parking spot, simplifying t ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? ResortPass and Marriott International Sign Agreement

PR or Advertising? ResortPass and Marriott International Sign Agreement

New agreement signals the rise of day-access as a high‑value revenue stream across hospitality and spa. NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 -- ResortPass, the leading provider of day-access wellness experiences, today announced an agreement with Marriott International, the world's largest hospitality company. ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? NatGasHub.com Launches Revolutionary Interactive Tariff Map Feature for North American Natural Gas Markets

PR or Advertising? NatGasHub.com Launches Revolutionary Interactive Tariff Map Feature for North American Natural Gas Markets

New map-based tariff intelligence platform gives gas traders, schedulers, utilities, LNG facilities, and financial institutions instant cost visibility across pipelines, receipt points, and delivery locations. HOUSTON, May 27, 2026 -- NatGasHub.com, a leading provider of automated natural gas operational data and workf ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? "Nat Gas Million$" by Jay Bhatty Launches Nationwide

PR or Advertising? "Nat Gas Million$" by Jay Bhatty Launches Nationwide

A Groundbreaking Insider's Guide to Building Wealth in the North American Natural Gas Industry New book reveals trading strategies, pipeline scheduling secrets, AI-driven operational insights, and career growth tactics used by top-performing natural gas professionals. HOUSTON, May 27, 2026 -- "Nat Gas Million$: Insider ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? AI and Content Reshape Attractions & Tours at Trip.com Group's Global Partner Forum

PR or Advertising? AI and Content Reshape Attractions & Tours at Trip.com Group's Global Partner Forum

SHANGHAI, May 29, 2026 -- Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, explored the future of the Attractions & Tours (A&T) sector at the Attractions & Tours Global Partners Forum, part of the Group's annual Envision.2026 conference. Held at the prestigious Shanghai Concert Hall, the event brought together ... Continue reading

Advertising or PR? Hankook Tire Receives Honda's '2025 Supplier Excellence Award'

Advertising or PR? Hankook Tire Receives Honda's '2025 Supplier Excellence Award'

Earns the 'Excellence in Quality and Delivery Award' at Honda's North America supplier award ceremony Strengthens partnerships with global automakers based on top-tier technological capabilities and a rigorous quality management system Demonstrates industry-leading quality competitiveness through consistent and reliabl ... Continue reading

Advertising or PR? Learn To Drive in Hankook

Advertising or PR? Learn To Drive in Hankook

Experience-based program designed to strengthen dealer confidence, accelerate sales readiness, and validate product performance New Tennessee Proving Grounds supports real-world conditions, U.S. manufacturing storytelling, and long-term dealer engagement NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 26, 2026 -- Leading global tiremaker Hankoo ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace in May Expected to Increase, as Buyers Shake off High Fuel Prices, Low Consumer Sentiment

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace in May Expected to Increase, as Buyers Shake off High Fuel Prices, Low Consumer Sentiment

May's new-vehicle sales pace is expected to finish near 16.1 million, up from April's 15.9 million level and up slightly from last May's 15.6 million level. Sales volume is expected to rise to 1.48 million units, mostly unchanged from May 2025 but 7% higher than last month. ... Continue reading

CPSC Warns of Generator, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazards Ahead of Hurricane Season

CPSC Warns of Generator, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazards Ahead of Hurricane Season

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2026 -- As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of America about deadly hazards that often emerge after major storms, including carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portabl ... Continue reading

How Flying Measures Up Against Everyday Risks: New Embry-Riddle Study Puts Air Travel Safety Into Perspective

How Flying Measures Up Against Everyday Risks: New Embry-Riddle Study Puts Air Travel Safety Into Perspective

Dr. Mihhail Berezovski, associate professor of Mathematical Sciences and director of Undergraduate Research at Embry-Riddle, is the lead author of a paper on U.S. commercial aviation risks. ... Continue reading

North Carolina's Need for Speed Starts with Big Forged Engine Internals and Big Brakes MOTORMIA Finds

North Carolina's Need for Speed Starts with Big Forged Engine Internals and Big Brakes MOTORMIA Finds

New MOTORMIA data reveals North Carolina racing enthusiasts are dramatically outspending everyday builders, especially on brakes, engines, and forced induction upgrades. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 28, 2026 -- New enthusiast behavior data from MOTORMIA reveals that North Carolina's racing community is investing significant ... Continue reading

PR or Advertising? U.S. News Introduces the 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles

PR or Advertising? U.S. News Introduces the 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its first-ever 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles awards, recognizing standout vehicles built for camping, road-tripping and off-road exploration. ... Continue reading

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