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Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

While new-vehicle technology is a leading reason why buyers choose one vehicle over another, many new vehicles are equipped with some features that they want no part of, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. This ends up being costly to automakers and buyers alike. ... Continue reading

National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces mRNA, VoIP and Super Soaker Innovators Among 2022 Class

National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces mRNA, VoIP and Super Soaker Innovators Among 2022 Class

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, October 2021; Seven innovation pioneers whose inventions range from cataract surgery to the modern automobile will be honored as part of the latest class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductees. ... Continue reading

All Star Auto Lights Announces Expansion into Wheel Sector with Acquisitions Of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel

All Star Auto Lights Announces Expansion into Wheel Sector with Acquisitions Of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2021 -- All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive lighting parts and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced today its expansion into the remanufactured and aftermarket wheel category with the acquisitions of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel. ... Continue reading

Automotive Lifestyle Brand Chemical Guys Heads Down Under With Retail Launch In The Largest Australian Auto Specialty Retailer

Automotive Lifestyle Brand Chemical Guys Heads Down Under With Retail Launch In The Largest Australian Auto Specialty Retailer

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2021 -- Chemical Guys, the leading lifestyle brand for automotive detailing enthusiasts and professionals, continues to expand its global reach through a retail launch with Supercheap Auto, Australia's leading auto spares, parts and accessories retailer. ... Continue reading

AutoLeap Announces $18 Million Series A Funding Led By Bain Capital Ventures

AutoLeap Announces $18 Million Series A Funding Led By Bain Capital Ventures

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 AutoLeap, an auto repair software company serving the automotive repair industry, has raised $18 million in a Series A round. ... Continue reading

Hyundai News:Hyundai Tucson Receives Perfect Score in Car Seat Safety by Cars.com

Hyundai News:Hyundai Tucson Receives Perfect Score in Car Seat Safety by Cars.com

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is photographed in Irvine, Calif. on Nov. ... Continue reading

electroVolt Introduces Configurable PRISLogic™ Lithium-Ion Battery Modules

electroVolt Introduces Configurable PRISLogic™ Lithium-Ion Battery Modules

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Sept. 29, 2021 -- electroVolt, a developer of application-specific lithium-ion batteries and modules, announces its new PRISLogic Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Child Car Seat Recall

NHTSA Child Car Seat Recall

Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 21C001 Synopsis : Combi USA, Inc. (Combi) is recalling certain Combi BabyRide Infant Car Seats, model 378099 with dates of manufacture of 5/1/2016 thru 8/31/2019. ... Continue reading

Ford Believes In Electric Vehicles! Invests $BILLIONS In New Mega Campus in Tennessee and $BILLIONS IN Twin Battery Plants in Kentucky

Ford Believes In Electric Vehicles! Invests $BILLIONS In New Mega Campus in Tennessee and $BILLIONS IN Twin Battery Plants in Kentucky

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company is announcing plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future elec ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

* Data from AutoPacific's recent EV Study shows that customer demand for pure battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is expected to steadily rise whereas demand for traditional hybrids has continued to mostly plateau. In fact, 7% of current ICE vehicle owners intend to purchase an EV next time. ... Continue reading

Nissan NISMO Off Road Parts to Debut at 2021 Overland Expo West

Nissan NISMO Off Road Parts to Debut at 2021 Overland Expo West

The new NISMO Off Road Rooftop Tent is designed for simple set-up and spacious, comfortable accommodations for two people. ... Continue reading

When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

DETROIT September 222, 2021; General Motors and Amazon today announced plans to introduce the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa1, a new feature that will provide a voice-enabled connection to Emergency-Certified OnStar Advisors2 at home through compatible Alexa-enabled devices. The OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon ... Continue reading

Vehicle Service Provider Ranking, Repair Market Declines in Canada - JD Power Report

Vehicle Service Provider Ranking, Repair Market Declines in Canada - JD Power Report

According to the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study,SM released today, the total size of the four- to 12-year-old automotive service market plunged to $6.6 billion in 2021 from $9.2 billion in 2020. ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Appoints Seasoned Digital Marketing Executive to Its Board of Directors

Advance Auto Parts Appoints Seasoned Digital Marketing Executive to Its Board of Directors

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced the appointment of Sherice R. Torres to its Board of Directors effective September 1, 2021. Ms. Torres currently serves as Vic ... Continue reading

Pennzoil Motorsports History

Pennzoil Motorsports History

History of Pennzoil Motorsports Team. ... Continue reading

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