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AIR Unveils Its Most Advanced AIR ONE Smart Aircraft Configuration to Date at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

AIR Unveils Its Most Advanced AIR ONE Smart Aircraft Configuration to Date at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

AIR, the leading manufacturer and developer of Smart Aircraft, today unveiled the latest version of AIR ONE, its flagship personal electric aircraft, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Designed specifically to support piloted flight testing later this year, the updated aircraft introduces a range of enhancements designed to im ... Continue reading

GENESIS AND TGR FOUNDATION STRENGTHEN CAREER READINESS AND STEAM EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA AND PENNSYLVANIA

GENESIS AND TGR FOUNDATION STRENGTHEN CAREER READINESS AND STEAM EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA AND PENNSYLVANIA

Genesis announced expanded career readiness and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) educational programming in partnership with TGR Foundation, reaching students in California and Pennsylvania. Through Genesis Gives, the corporate social responsibility initiative of Genesis Motor America, th ... Continue reading

Less Than 90 Days Until 34th Annual Biketoberfest® Rally In Daytona Beach on Oct. 15-18

Less Than 90 Days Until 34th Annual Biketoberfest® Rally In Daytona Beach on Oct. 15-18

In less than 90 days, the Daytona Beach area will once again welcome motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country for the 34th annual Biketoberfest® rally, taking place Oct. 15-18 throughout Volusia County. ... Continue reading

Deployed U.S. Marine Calls His Dog Every Day While Waiting for the Day They're Finally Reunited

Deployed U.S. Marine Calls His Dog Every Day While Waiting for the Day They're Finally Reunited

Every day, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Casillas calls home to talk to someone he misses dearly: his dog, Margaery. ... Continue reading

Worried About Rising Gasoline Prices? Here's an Idea For You! - SPECIAL UPDATE

Worried About Rising Gasoline Prices? Here's an Idea For You! - SPECIAL UPDATE

We have a great way to mitigate the cost of unreasonable gasoline prices. ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2027 SPORTAGE HYBRID AND SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2027 SPORTAGE HYBRID AND SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID

Sportage Hybrid adds new front-wheel drive trims to enhance its appeal Pricing starts at $30,5901 MSRP for Sportage Hybrid and $40,5901 MSRP for Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (plus $1,495 destination) IRVINE, Calif., July 20, 2026 – Kia America is pleased to announce pricing for the 2027 Sportage turbo hybrid (HEV) and plu ... Continue reading

Hona and Acura Add Google Gemini

Hona and Acura Add Google Gemini

— TORRANCE, Calif. 4–5 minutes Google Gemini is a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant Delivers more intelligent and conversational interactions to provide Acura clients a more personal and connected driving experience Acura is adding Google Gemini, a helpful AI assistant, to Acura vehicles equipped wit ... Continue reading

Stellantis Announces Appointments of Veteran Industry Executives to Lead Ram and Jeep® Brands

Stellantis Announces Appointments of Veteran Industry Executives to Lead Ram and Jeep® Brands

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 20, 2026 -- Leaders join Stellantis as part of CEO Antonio Filosa's strategy to accelerate growth; both will report to Tim Kuniskis Matt VanDyke appointed CEO of Ram brand, effective July 20 Branden Coté appointed CEO of Jeep® brand, effective August 3 Stellantis announces the appointment of ... Continue reading

Honda Eyes New North America Factory, Report Says

Honda Eyes New North America Factory, Report Says

The AIADA NEWS LETTER REPORTED THAT Honda is considering an eighth assembly plant in North America, CEO Toshihiro Mibe told a Japanese newspaper. North America — Honda’s largest and most profitable market — accounted for about 40 percent of the company’s global sales last year. ... Continue reading

Robert Lewandowski Stars in CHERY's New Brand TVC, Bringing "For Family" to Life

Robert Lewandowski Stars in CHERY's New Brand TVC, Bringing "For Family" to Life

WUHU, China, July 20, 2026 -- On July 18, CHERY Brand launched its new brand TVC worldwide, featuring Robert Lewandowski, CHERY Brand Global Ambassador and one of football's most iconic No. 9s. Told through a daughter's perspective and voiceover, the film presents Lewandowski as a champion in the spotlight and as a fat ... Continue reading

Boeing and Philippine Airlines Announce Commitment for up to 20 787 Dreamliner Jets

Boeing and Philippine Airlines Announce Commitment for up to 20 787 Dreamliner Jets

Philippines flag carrier will grow its regional network with the 787-10 Airline to place its largest ever widebody order to support fleet modernization FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 20, 2026 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Philippine Airlines today announced the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner ... Continue reading

British Airways selects RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft

British Airways selects RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft

UK flag carrier opts for game-changing geared architecture LONDON, July 20, 2026 -- Farnborough International Airshow – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that British Airways has selected GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 option Airbus A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide maintenance ... Continue reading

Hankook Powers Through Demanding Gravel at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026

Hankook Powers Through Demanding Gravel at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026

Dynapro R213 supports the rally with stable grip and durability under extreme driving conditions Balanced performance through ultra-fast sections and repeated jumps demonstrates Hankook's global tire technology The season continues with Round 10 at Secto Rally Finland from July 30 to August 2 in Jyväskylä, Finland TA ... Continue reading

Off the Road Tires Market worth $34.21 billion by 2033 | MarketsandMarkets™

Off the Road Tires Market worth $34.21 billion by 2033 | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 20, 2026 -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Off the Road Tires Market is projected to grow from USD 26.31 billion in 2026 and to reach USD 34.21 billion by 2033, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.8% during the forecast period. Browse 345 market data Tables and 235 Figures spre ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary JuLY 20, 2026

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary JuLY 20, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V428 Manufacturer : Crestline Coach Ltd. Subject : Park Outside: Fuel Line May Leak and Cause Fire Make Model Model Years CRESTLINE COACH FORD CCL166 TYPE III AMBULANCE 2026 NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V436 Manufacturer : ... Continue reading

2028 Scout Traveler Concept - Nutson's First Look Preview

2028 Scout Traveler Concept - Nutson's First Look Preview

Scout Motors, a new brand from the Volkswagen Group, provided an in-person look at their new Scout Traveler Concept. ... Continue reading

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Trailsport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Trailsport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Read why the CR-V has been the best-selling Honda of all since 2017. ... Continue reading

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