New-Car Buyers Pay Nearly 2 Percent More In April 2016
May 3, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,865 in April 2016. N ... Continue reading
FCA April 2016 U.S. Sales; Best April Sales Since 2005
May 3, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2016 -- Jeep® brand sales up 17 percent; best April sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass each record best monthly sales ever Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each record their best April sales ever Deliveries of the 2017 all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan begin arr ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Amarok Pick-Up Adds Six-Cylinder Engine Version
May 3, 2016
HANOVER, Germany - May 2, 2016: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is raising the bar, with its premium pick-up, the Amarok, set to gain a bigger âheartâ and enhance its performance potential, thanks to the latest generation of Volkswagen V6 engines. Drivers of the Amarok can look forward in future to an addition ... Continue reading
May 3, 2016
LONDON - May 2, 2016: The BMW i3 is the worldâs first premium car designed from the ground up to be powered by an electric drive system. The result is a vehicle that embodies BMWâs commitment to driving pleasure without compromise. Since the launch in November 2013 the BMW i3 has gone from strength to strengt ... Continue reading
2016 Tesla Model S 90D Scored 303.2-mile Rating
May 2, 2016
The face-lifted 2016 Model S 90D has scored a 303.2-mile rating, exceeding the 300-mile holy grail for EVs. Tesla just continues to exceed expectations, as the latest news from the Environmental Protection Agency will give electric vehicle nay-sayers something to chew on. The face-lifted 2016 Model S 90D has scored a 3 ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Maker Asahi Kasei Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In Alabama
May 2, 2016
ATHENS, Ala., May 2, 2016 -- Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. (APNA) hosted the official opening of their newest plastics compounding facility. The facility's grand opening marks the newest North American investment for Asahi Kasei Corporation. This continues the growth track the company has experienced in rece ... Continue reading
Viking Announces World Cruise For Fourth Ship
May 2, 2016
LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2016 -- With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company's first-ever World Crui ... Continue reading
May 2, 2016
SPRINGVILLE, Utah, May 2, 2016 -- IMSAR LLC, leaders in miniaturized Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), announce the sale of their detect and avoid radar technology to Fortem Technologies. This technology powered IMSAR's previously announced family of collision avoidance radar designed for the commercial Unmanned Aerial S ... Continue reading
Ferrari NV: Strongest Ever Q1, on the Way to Another Record Year
May 2, 2016
MARANELLO, Italy, May 2, 2016 -- Total shipments reached 1,882 units, up 15% Net revenues grew 8.8% (+8.4% at constant currencies) to Euro 675 million EBIT of Euro 121 million, 250bps margin increase Net profit up 19% to Euro 78 million Net industrial debt[1] slightly down from year end 2015 at Euro 782 million (In Eur ... Continue reading
Sikorsky Conducts Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Air Vehicle Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
May 2, 2016
STRATFORD, Conn., May 2, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin today announced the successful execution of the Combat Rescue Helicopter Program (CRH) Air Vehicle Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This important review signals that the CRH program is proceeding with detailed design activities for the HH-60W Air Vehicle and Logistics s ... Continue reading
May 2, 2016
MONTRÉAL, May 2, 2016 The Electric Circuit is pleased to announce that its proposal to set up a fast-charge corridor between Québec and the Ottawa area has been selected by the Government of Ontario. This project was submitted further to a request for proposals for public and private partners to set up a public charg ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA Provides $30 Million to Create Research Centers at Three Universities
May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 U.S. EPA Provides $30 Million to Create Research Centers at Three Universities Carnegie Mellon, Harvard and Yale will study how to reduce air quality impacts on public health WASHINGTON ââ¬âThe funding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing will be used to investigate regio ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces CEO Succession
May 2, 2016
MARANELLO, Italy, May 2, 2016 -- Ferrari N.V. ("Ferrari" or "Company") announces the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Amedeo Felisa, after 26 years of dedicated service. Mr. Sergio Marchionne will assume those responsibilities while retaining his current role as Chairman of the Company. Mr. Felisa will co ... Continue reading
Students Competition - Future Of Transportation - Natural Gas and Electricity Model Wins
May 2, 2016
Fuels Institute names University of California at Berkeley proposal as its 2016 case competition winner. Explore our Fuels Resource Center for everything you need to know about fuels â from the source that knows the subject best. ​SAN FRANCISCO May 2, 2016 â A proposed natural gas and electricity model ... Continue reading
Elegant, sophisticated and exclusive: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
May 2, 2016
ATLANTA, April 27, 2016 -- Later in 2016, Porsche will offer two new Cayenne Platinum Edition models. Porsche uses the Platinum Edition designation for selected configurations that are offered for only a limited time. The Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition variants will be recognizable by their distinctive ... Continue reading
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