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Pilot Flying J Reveals Surprising Popular Food and Beverage Items by State

Pilot Flying J Reveals Surprising Popular Food and Beverage Items by State

Millions of Americans hit the road over the summer, but before they can enjoy beaches and bonfires, parents are bracing themselves for the No. 1 source of stress on family road trips:* where to stop to eat. ... Continue reading

Free Valet Parking At Tampa Area Publix

Free Valet Parking At Tampa Area Publix

​Publix, the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain, is introducing complementary valet service at stores throughout Tampa Bay, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. ... Continue reading

Volvo Launches New S60 Sports Sedan - First Volvo Car Made in America +VIDEO

Volvo Launches New S60 Sports Sedan - First Volvo Car Made in America +VIDEO

Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan yesterday at the company’s first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina during the plant's official inauguration. ... Continue reading

GENESIS RANKED HIGHEST BRAND FOR INITIAL QUALITY BY J.D. POWER, TOPS PREMIUM SEGMENT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

GENESIS RANKED HIGHEST BRAND FOR INITIAL QUALITY BY J.D. POWER, TOPS PREMIUM SEGMENT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

“Being recognized as a quality leader for the second year in a row by J.D. Power affirms our ambition to lead as a desirable and trusted brand,” said Manfred Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President and Global Head of the Genesis Brand. ... Continue reading

Watch LIVE Volvo Inauguration of First U.S. Plant and Reveal of the New S60 at 11AM ET +VIDEO

Watch LIVE Volvo Inauguration of First U.S. Plant and Reveal of the New S60 at 11AM ET +VIDEO

On Wednesday June 20 at 11AM New York time, 8AM Los Angeles time, Volvo will inaugurate its first ever American car manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina and reveal the new Volvo S60 premium mid-size sports sedan that will be built there. ... Continue reading

All-New 2019 Honda Insight Brings Style, Sophistication and 55 mpg City Rating +VIDEO

All-New 2019 Honda Insight Brings Style, Sophistication and 55 mpg City Rating +VIDEO

The 2019 Honda Insight offers class-leading power and passenger space, universally appealing styling, as well as an EPA rating of up to 55 mpg2 in the city while simultaneously bringing a new level of driving sophistication and style to the compact hybrid market. ... Continue reading

Brabham BT62 Concludes Australian Testing at The Bend, Before Heading to Europe +VIDEO

Brabham BT62 Concludes Australian Testing at The Bend, Before Heading to Europe +VIDEO

Continuing the story of the return of the Brabham name to automotive manufacturing, the current test phase of the stunning Brabham BT62 has been completed ahead of the car’s next evaluation sessions in Europe. Multiple Le Mans winner and Brabham Automotive’s Managing Director, David Brabham, is leading a team of pr ... Continue reading

New Audi A1 Sportback - Ideal Companion for an Urban Lifestyle

New Audi A1 Sportback - Ideal Companion for an Urban Lifestyle

In 2010, a brand-new Audi model line made its debut in the shape of the A1. And now the second generation of the successful compact car is rolling to the starting line. ... Continue reading

Highest, lowest ranking auto insurers, and how they are getting the digital formula right (or wrong) -- J.D. Power

Highest, lowest ranking auto insurers, and how they are getting the digital formula right (or wrong) -- J.D. Power

consumer satisfaction has reached a record high despite higher premiums. The reason for this is that insurers are succeeding in getting the customer interaction formula right, offering a mix of digital and live interactions that keep customers engaged with their brands across all channels. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen AG, Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance To Strengthen Competitiveness

Volkswagen AG, Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance To Strengthen Competitiveness

WOLFSBURG, Germany & DEARBORN, Mich.--Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are exploring a strategic alliance designed to strengthen each company’s competitiveness and better serve customers globally. The companies are exploring potential projects acro ... Continue reading

GAC Motor Upgrades Best-selling GS4 To New Smart SUV

GAC Motor Upgrades Best-selling GS4 To New Smart SUV

BEIJING, June 19, 2018 -- GAC Motor, is celebrating the release of its new Qiyun smart SUV. A fully-upgraded version of the brand's best-selling GS4 SUV, the new Qiyun GS4 introduces multiple smart technology enhancement that allow for a mobile lifestyle that stays connected to the internet. ... Continue reading

The Cut N Go, First Locked On, Self-Enclosed, Manually Guided, Childproof Seat Belt Cutting Device and Window Breaker +VIDEO

The Cut N Go, First Locked On, Self-Enclosed, Manually Guided, Childproof Seat Belt Cutting Device and Window Breaker +VIDEO

IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2018 -- It is well documented that seat belts save many lives each year, but in some crash situations, the essential safety harness can turn a vehicle into a death trap. Inspired to help drivers facing such harrowing scenarios, a new company has launched The Cut N Go, the industry's first devic ... Continue reading

GasBuddy Recognizes Top Restrooms

GasBuddy Recognizes Top Restrooms

Cleanest Restrooms in U.S. ... Continue reading

The Next "A Shunpiker’s Journal" Begins Broadcasting Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Next "A Shunpiker’s Journal" Begins Broadcasting Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The next installment of A Shunpiker’s Journal begins broadcasting Wednesday, June 20, 2018 and will run for 3 to 4 weeks. Listen to the program live-streamed at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM. Or go to the Website, click on “Shows and Hosts,” a ... Continue reading

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