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Consumer Watchdog Hacks A Tesla to Prove Dangers of Wirelessly Connected Cars; Releases "Hack 10" Report About Hackability Of Top 10 Best Selling Cars

Consumer Watchdog Hacks A Tesla to Prove Dangers of Wirelessly Connected Cars; Releases "Hack 10" Report About Hackability Of Top 10 Best Selling Cars

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2020 -- The nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer Watchdog today released a video showing how a box it built with the help of technologists could hack into the wireless connection of a Tesla and take over the screen with a "This Tesla's Been Hacked" message. The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.b ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Spotify Release Digital My City Unlocked Local Experiences

Hyundai and Spotify Release Digital My City Unlocked Local Experiences

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020 -- Hyundai and Spotify have come together to inspire drivers and music fans with the My City Unlocked digital experience. ... Continue reading

HYZON Motors Signs Agreement for BayoTech to Provide Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

HYZON Motors Signs Agreement for BayoTech to Provide Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2020 -- Hydrogen fuel cell mobility and clean energy company HYZON Motors Inc has signed a collaborative agreement with BayoTech, a global leader in on-site hydrogen production, for supply of low-cost, low-/zero-carbon hydrogen to accelerate the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructu ... Continue reading

IPO Edge to Host Electric Vehicle Investment Forum on November 16

IPO Edge to Host Electric Vehicle Investment Forum on November 16

NEW YORK--With California eliminating sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, broad-based electrification is imminent. And now, a transition to Democratic control of the federal government could accelerate green technology adoption even further. ... Continue reading

NASA TV to Air Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch, Prelaunch Activities

NASA TV to Air Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch, Prelaunch Activities

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2020 -- NASA is targeting 12:17 p.m. EST (9:17 a.m. PST) Saturday, Nov. ... Continue reading

New Study Finds 3D Lidar Market at Tipping Point, IDTechEx Reveals

New Study Finds 3D Lidar Market at Tipping Point, IDTechEx Reveals

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2020 -- A comprehensive study and market assessment of 3D lidar, with a focus on the automotive sector, reveals that while the market for lidar has expanded, the next few years will prove crucial for all involved. ... Continue reading

Victory for Free Speech - Judge Rules Public Officials Can't Censor Online Critics

Victory for Free Speech - Judge Rules Public Officials Can't Censor Online Critics

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020 -- A federal judge has denied Irvine Mayor Christina Shea's motion to dismiss a case that accused her of violating a constituent's First Amendment rights by blocking him from posting on her Facebook profile after he criticized Shea's online comments concerning the Black Lives Matter movem ... Continue reading

At Used Car Week 2020, Rapid Recon's Curtis Sampson to Discuss 'Game Film' Analysis for Improving Reconditioning Department Performance Gains

At Used Car Week 2020, Rapid Recon's Curtis Sampson to Discuss 'Game Film' Analysis for Improving Reconditioning Department Performance Gains

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 -- At next week's series of virtual on-demand workshops at Used Car Week's Pre-Owned Con, Curtis Sampson, New Business Manager for Rapid Recon, will show dealers how to apply sports "Game Film" analysis techniques to used car reconditioning. ... Continue reading

AutoNation Partners with Tyler Robinson Foundation and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation to bring Joy to Families Touched by Cancer

AutoNation Partners with Tyler Robinson Foundation and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation to bring Joy to Families Touched by Cancer

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2020 -- AutoNation, Inc. , AutoNation, America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that it is launching the inaugural "Twelve Cars of Christmas" DRV PNK Holiday Parade to provide a memorable holiday to families with children who are battling cancer and other serious i ... Continue reading

Autonomous Truck Market Research Report by Sensor Technology, by Type, by ADAS, by Connectivity Level - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Autonomous Truck Market Research Report by Sensor Technology, by Type, by ADAS, by Connectivity Level - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2020 -- Autonomous Truck Market Research Report by Sensor Technology (Camera, LiDAR, Radar, and Ultrasonic), by Type (Diesel, Electric, and Hybrid), by ADAS , by Connectivity Level - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05913501/ ... Continue reading

Autosampler Market Research Report by Product, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Autosampler Market Research Report by Product, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2020 -- Autosampler Market Research Report by Product (Accessories and System), by End User (Environmental Testing Laboratory, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, and Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical) - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.c ... Continue reading

Camping World Continues Expansion of RV Dealer Network with Planned Acquisition of Noble RV in Minnesota

Camping World Continues Expansion of RV Dealer Network with Planned Acquisition of Noble RV in Minnesota

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Camping World RV SuperCenter (Photo: Business Wire) Camping World RV SuperCenter (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (“Camping World”), the nation’s largest network of RV and o ... Continue reading

CarParts.com Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

CarParts.com Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

TORRANCE, Calif.--CarParts.com, Inc. ("CarParts.com"), announced today Joshua L. Berman informed the Company of his decision to step down from the CarParts.com Board of Directors effective immediately. In addition, the Company also announced earlier today that Dr. ... Continue reading

Carvana Grows Reach in California Central Coast

Carvana Grows Reach in California Central Coast

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Santa Maria, offering as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to its 20th California market. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana brings The New Way to Buy a Car® to Santa Maria, offering as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to its 20th California m ... Continue reading

Commercial & Off-Highway Vehicle Electrification Market Analysis 2020 - Unprecedented Impact of COVID-19 on the Transportation Industry will be Felt through to 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Commercial & Off-Highway Vehicle Electrification Market Analysis 2020 - Unprecedented Impact of COVID-19 on the Transportation Industry will be Felt through to 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Commercial & Off-Highway Vehicle Electrification Market Analysis" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Electric Vehicles have been penetrating the passenger vehicle market significantly, but what is the story for commercial vehicles? Motivations and incentives are different in this ... Continue reading

Dealership-Based Auto Finance Faces Permanent Challenge as Digital and Direct Financing Options Increase During Pandemic, J.D. Power Finds

Dealership-Based Auto Finance Faces Permanent Challenge as Digital and Direct Financing Options Increase During Pandemic, J.D. Power Finds

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study (Graphic: Business Wire) J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study (Graphic: Business Wire) ... Continue reading

Driver Phone Distraction Occurred on 41% of Daytime Car Trips in 2019

Driver Phone Distraction Occurred on 41% of Daytime Car Trips in 2019

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Phone distraction is a fast-growing problem that has proven difficult to quantify and contain, thanks to the lack of a consistent method of measurement and varying levels of enforcement across the U.S. According to a new report by Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) – the global leader in smartphone t ... Continue reading

Electric Truck Market Size Worth $14.19 Billion By 2027 | CAGR: 43.3%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Electric Truck Market Size Worth $14.19 Billion By 2027 | CAGR: 43.3%: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2020 -- The global electric truck market size is expected to reach USD 14.19 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to register a CAGR of 43.3% from 2020 to 2027. ... Continue reading

Ford to Discuss the All-New E-Transit All-Electric Van and Opportunities for Connected Commercial Vehicles

Ford to Discuss the All-New E-Transit All-Electric Van and Opportunities for Connected Commercial Vehicles

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company leaders will discuss the all-new, all-electric E-Transit with Wolfe Research on Tuesday, Nov. 17. ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire to Supply 2021 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Models with Dynapro MT2 Tires

Hankook Tire to Supply 2021 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Models with Dynapro MT2 Tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 12, 2020 -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire will equip the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty models with Dynapro MT2 tires. ... Continue reading

India Automotive Engines Market, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India Automotive Engines Market, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Automotive Engines Market, By Fuel Type (Diesel, Petrol, Gas), By Power (5 - 75 HP, 76 - 350 HP), By End Use (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Buses & Coaches, Heavy Trucks), By Technology, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com ... Continue reading

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Resnick Auto Group in Sale of Toyota Dealership

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Resnick Auto Group in Sale of Toyota Dealership

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--Kerrigan Advisors, a leading sell-side advisory firm to auto dealers in the U.S., represented and advised Illinois-based Resnick Auto Group on its recent sale of Midtown Toyota in Chicago to Michigan-based Victory Automotive Group. The transaction is the 11th Toyota franchise sale Kerrigan Adviso ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium from certified mining sites, while significantly reducing cobalt

Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium from certified mining sites, while significantly reducing cobalt

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 12, 2020 -- Mercedes-Benz AG is fulfilling its responsibility as part of the sustainability offensive and is relying on sustainable supply chains for its electric vehicle fleet. ... Continue reading

Nearly Half of Commercial and Fleet Vehicle Decision Makers Are Shopping for Telematics and Data Solutions

Nearly Half of Commercial and Fleet Vehicle Decision Makers Are Shopping for Telematics and Data Solutions

LIVONIA, Mich.--Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, today published the latest update to Fleet Advisory HubTM, the company’s commercial and fleet vehicle insights solution. The report details the attitudes and experiences of fleet decision-makers throughout the telematics sales and integration process, ... Continue reading

The Habit Burger Grill Announces Their Most Exciting Mission to Date - One Million FREE Charburgers for One Million App Downloads

The Habit Burger Grill Announces Their Most Exciting Mission to Date - One Million FREE Charburgers for One Million App Downloads

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 -- California-based restaurant company The Habit Burger Grill is embarking on "Mission 1 Million!" One million free Charburgers will be unlocked and given away to all registered Habit Mobile App users if 1 million downloads are reached by 11:59 pm PST on December 16th, 2020. ... Continue reading

Three-fourths of All New Cars to be Connected in Five Years

Three-fourths of All New Cars to be Connected in Five Years

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Global Connected Car Shipments by Country Q2 2020 (Photo: Business Wire) Global Connected Car Shipments by Country Q2 2020 (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail SAN DIEGO & BUENOS AIRES & LONDON & NEW DELHI & HONG KONG & BEIJING & SE ... Continue reading

Uber and EVgo Launch Partnership to Electrify On-Demand Rides and Accelerate Zero-Emission Transportation

Uber and EVgo Launch Partnership to Electrify On-Demand Rides and Accelerate Zero-Emission Transportation

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2020 -- EVgo, the nation's largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles — and the only one powered by 100% renewable energy — today announced the launch of a new EV charging discount program for rideshare drivers on Uber's platform, as both companies work to accelerate the adopti ... Continue reading

Valvoline Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Valvoline Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 12, 2020 -- Valvoline Inc.  today announced that its board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock by nearly 11 percent to $0.125 per share. ... Continue reading

$198 Bn Connected Car Markets - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

$198 Bn Connected Car Markets - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Connected Car Market Research Report: By Service, Technology, Application, Connectivity, End Use - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global connected car market reached a value of $72,499.2 million in 2019, and it is projec ... Continue reading

Automotive Airbag Silicone Market worth $534 million by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Automotive Airbag Silicone Market worth $534 million by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2020 -- According to the new market research report "Automotive Airbag Silicone Market by Airbag Position (Front, Knee, Curtain/Side), Airbag Type (Cut-&-Sew Seam Sealed & One-piece-woven), ICE & Electric Vehicle (Passenger Car, LCV, HCV, BEV & PHEV/FCEV), Autonomy Level and Region - Global Forecast t ... Continue reading

Carvana Rallies Consumers to Live Feelessly™

Carvana Rallies Consumers to Live Feelessly™

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Carvana is rallying consumers to Live Feelessly™ and take a stand against hidden, last-minute fees. (Photo: Business Wire) Carvana is rallying consumers to Live Feelessly™ and take a stand against hidden, last-minute fees. ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire to Donate 10,000 Toy Vehicles to Toys for Tots this Holiday Season

Cooper Tire to Donate 10,000 Toy Vehicles to Toys for Tots this Holiday Season

FINDLAY, Ohio--Cooper Tire Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, today announced it has selected Toys for Tots as its national charity for the 2020 holiday season. Toys for Tots is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve with the mission of providing happiness and hope to disadvantaged childre ... Continue reading

Global Airport Self-service Markets, 2020-2025 - Off-airport Check-in, Mobile, and Web Solutions to Present New Growth Opportunities

Global Airport Self-service Markets, 2020-2025 - Off-airport Check-in, Mobile, and Web Solutions to Present New Growth Opportunities

DUBLIN, Nov. 13, 2020 -- The "Digital Transformation Initiatives Post Pandemic to Drive Marginal Growth in the Global Airport Self-service Market, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Leading Autonomous Truck Startup Inceptio Technology Completed a New Capital Raising of US$120 Million

Leading Autonomous Truck Startup Inceptio Technology Completed a New Capital Raising of US$120 Million

SHANGHAI, Nov. 13, 2020 -- On November 9, 2020, Inceptio Technology, a leading autonomous truck company, announced its US$120 million funding led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. ... Continue reading

Strategic Positioning of Automotive Mirror Suppliers, 2020 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Strategic Positioning of Automotive Mirror Suppliers, 2020 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Leadership Quadrant and Strategic Positioning of Automotive Mirror Suppliers" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Over the years, the level of demand for automotive mirrors has increased due to increase in vehicle production, changes in the government policies, and rising customer's ... Continue reading

Total To Use Honeywell UOP Technology To Produce Renewable Jet Fuel And Diesel At Its Zero-Crude Platform In France

Total To Use Honeywell UOP Technology To Produce Renewable Jet Fuel And Diesel At Its Zero-Crude Platform In France

DES PLAINES, III., Nov. 13, 2020 -- Honeywell today announced Total will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce renewable fuels, primarily for the aviation industry, at its Grandpuits platform at Seine-et-Marne in north central France. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Review By Larry Nutson

At the 2019 Chicago Auto Show Toyota introduced its Tacoma lineup for 2020. The Tacoma TRD Pro for 2020 has been given the once over by Toyota Racing Development and returns with a revised look and new features. ... Continue reading

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