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Louisville Kia News Bulletin: Kia Motors Partners With The National Basketball Players Association And SiriusXM To "Accelerate The Good" This Holiday Season

Louisville Kia News Bulletin: Kia Motors Partners With The National Basketball Players Association And SiriusXM To "Accelerate The Good" This Holiday Season

To help spread some holiday cheer and provide welcome relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic, Kia Motors America, SiriusXM and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will surprise families from underserved communities with holiday presents and monetary gifts, all delivered in Kia K5 midsize sedans. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda Miata MX-5 Pricing and Specs

2021 Mazda Miata MX-5 Pricing and Specs

MSRP1 for the 2021 MX-5 Miata will start at $26,830 New wireless Apple CarPlayTM is now available Deep Crystal Blue and White Nappa leather are new color options IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. ... Continue reading

China Daily: Chinese, Russian digital media urged to bolster ties

China Daily: Chinese, Russian digital media urged to bolster ties

BEIJING, Dec. 21, 2020 -- Chinese and Russian digital media outlets should strengthen cooperation to inject more vitality into their strategic partnership, participants said at the 2020 China-Russia Online Media Webinar. ... Continue reading

NASA Discoveries, R&D, Moon to Mars Exploration Plans Persevere in 2020

NASA Discoveries, R&D, Moon to Mars Exploration Plans Persevere in 2020

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 -- In 2020, NASA made significant progress on America's Moon to Mars exploration strategy, met mission objectives for the Artemis program, achieved significant scientific advancements to benefit humanity, and returned human spaceflight capabilities to the United States, all while agency teams ... Continue reading

Automotive Catalyst Market to Grow by $ 1.87 bn in 2020 | Industry Analysis, Market Trends, Market Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2024 | Technavio

Automotive Catalyst Market to Grow by $ 1.87 bn in 2020 | Industry Analysis, Market Trends, Market Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2024 | Technavio

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Automotive Catalytic Converter Market to grow by $222.22 mn during 2020-2024 | Industry Analysis, Market Trends, Market Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2024 | Technavio

Automotive Catalytic Converter Market to grow by $222.22 mn during 2020-2024 | Industry Analysis, Market Trends, Market Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2024 | Technavio

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Automotive Defogger System Market is expected to register a modest increase in the near-term assessment period - Persistence Market Research

Automotive Defogger System Market is expected to register a modest increase in the near-term assessment period - Persistence Market Research

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 -- Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. ... Continue reading

Branch Announces the 2020 Mobile Growth Awards Finalists

Branch Announces the 2020 Mobile Growth Awards Finalists

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 22, 2020 -- Branch, the leading cross-platform solution for linking and measurement, has announced finalists for its first-annual Mobile Growth Awards this January. ... Continue reading

BYD Delivers Largest Pure Electric Bus Fleet in Colombia

BYD Delivers Largest Pure Electric Bus Fleet in Colombia

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail 120 BYD electric buses delivered to Bogota (Photo: Business Wire) BOGOTA, Colombia--On December 17, BYD announced the delivery of 470 pure electric buses to Bogota, the capital of Colombia. This is the country’s largest pure electric bus fleet, and also the largest bus fleet BYD has ... Continue reading

BYD Files Defamation Suit Against D.C.-based Lobbying Group Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)

BYD Files Defamation Suit Against D.C.-based Lobbying Group Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)

WASHINGTON--BYD, Build Your Dreams, announced today it has filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Washington, D.C. against the Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist group Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM). According to the complaint, AAM has engaged in a malicious, fraudulent, outrageous, and reckless ... Continue reading

CarMax Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

CarMax Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest and most profitable retailer of used cars, today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2020. Highlights: Net earnings for the third quarter increased 35.9% and net earnings per diluted share increased 36.5% from the prior year, driven by strong ex ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Lauds Passage of Alternative Fuel Tax Credit by Congress

Clean Energy Lauds Passage of Alternative Fuel Tax Credit by Congress

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. applauds the passage by the U.S. Congress of an alternative fuel tax credit which will continue to support the expansion of renewable natural gas (RNG), the cleanest transportation fuel that is currently powering tens of thousands of large vehicles every day. President Tr ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive December Forecast: Sales Pace Continues to Slow as 2020 Stumbles Across Finish Line

Cox Automotive December Forecast: Sales Pace Continues to Slow as 2020 Stumbles Across Finish Line

ATLANTA, Dec. 22, 2020 -- Boosted by year-end sales and extra selling days, light vehicle sales in the U.S. for December are expected to finish near 1.54 million, a 1.9% increase over last December. ... Continue reading

FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire

FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2020 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA" or "the Company") today announced that Linda Knoll, its Chief Human Resources Officer, has elected to retire after nearly three decades of dedicated service. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Steering Sensors Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Steering Sensors Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Steering Sensors Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive steering sensors market is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 11% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025). Companies Mentioned Robert Bosch GmbH ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring Autoliv, GKN Automotive and Hyundai Mobis Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring Autoliv, GKN Automotive and Hyundai Mobis Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive steering wheel market is poised to grow by 22.81 million units during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Cruise Control Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trends & Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motorcycle Cruise Control Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trends & Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motorcycle Cruise Control - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher brings years of research experience to the 6th edition of this report. ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Handlebar Control Switch Market Report 2020-2027 Featuring Continental, HELLA, Honeywell International, Minda Distribution and Services & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motorcycle Handlebar Control Switch Market Report 2020-2027 Featuring Continental, HELLA, Honeywell International, Minda Distribution and Services & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motorcycle Handlebar Control Switch - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Motorcycle Handlebar Control Switch estimated at US$575.7 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of ... Continue reading

Global Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust System Market Trajectory & Analytics to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust System Market Trajectory & Analytics to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust System - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust System Market to Reach 21.6 Million Units by the Year 2027 Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Motorcycle Slip-on Exhaust Syste ... Continue reading

Hyundai Bioscience Develops Injection Drug for Potential Treatment of Severe Cases of COVID-19

Hyundai Bioscience Develops Injection Drug for Potential Treatment of Severe Cases of COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2020 -- Hyundai Bioscience (KOSDAQ symbol: 048410) announced on the 23rd, December 2020, that CNPharm, its major shareholding bio tech company, has succeeded in developing 'Poly-COV01,' an injection drug for the potential treatment of patients with severe cases of COVID-19.  Hyundai Biosc ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Window Accessory for Semi-Trucks (RHO-1187)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Window Accessory for Semi-Trucks (RHO-1187)

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 22, 2020 -- "I'm a truck driver and I wanted to create a safe way to look out while preventing others from looking in while parked," said an inventor, from Stafford, Va., "so I invented the SEE OUT CURTAINS. ... Continue reading

Kia K5 recibe el premio People's Car Award 2020 de CarBuzz

Kia K5 recibe el premio People's Car Award 2020 de CarBuzz

IRVINE, California, 22 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --  El nuevo Kia K5 ha sido nombrado ganador en los premios People's Car Awards 2020 de CarBuzz, el cual reconoce al mejor vehículo completo que se vende por menos que el precio promedio de la transacción de un automóvil nuevo. Este año, los ... Continue reading

WhiteWater Express Car Wash Acquires Jerry’s Express, Creating the Leading Car Wash Operator in Dallas-Fort Worth

WhiteWater Express Car Wash Acquires Jerry’s Express, Creating the Leading Car Wash Operator in Dallas-Fort Worth

HOUSTON--WhiteWater Express Car Wash (“WhiteWater”), an express car wash platform headquartered in Houston, TX announced the acquisition of Jerry’s Express Car Wash (“Jerry’s”) on Friday, December 18th. Jerry’s has 7 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth market and has been a leading express car wash pro ... Continue reading

What a Deal!- "Cars.com Lists Car Manufacturer's End-of-Year Deals To Motivate Shoppers to Buy

What a Deal!- "Cars.com Lists Car Manufacturer's End-of-Year Deals To Motivate Shoppers to Buy

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2020 -- Cars.com , today announced their top end-of-year car deals. ... Continue reading

Adam Ferrari Announces Recent Advancements Made at Ferrari Energy

Adam Ferrari Announces Recent Advancements Made at Ferrari Energy

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 -- Ferrari Energy, a family-owned private oil and gas company that focuses on mineral and leasehold acquisitions, is proud to announce their latest proprietary algorithms' development. ... Continue reading

Automotive Inductive Wireless Charging Systems Market 2020-2024- Featuring Continental AG, ConvenientPower HK Limited, Energizer Holdings Inc., Among Others to Contribute to the Market Growth

Automotive Inductive Wireless Charging Systems Market 2020-2024- Featuring Continental AG, ConvenientPower HK Limited, Energizer Holdings Inc., Among Others to Contribute to the Market Growth

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Bait Your Hooks! New Online Marketplace for Fishing Trips

Bait Your Hooks! New Online Marketplace for Fishing Trips

CHALLIS, Idaho, Dec. 23, 2020 -- Online marketplaces are claiming a greater and greater share of the markets, especially in the last few months, even among the most traditionally-minded consumers, including outdoor enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Aftermarket Shock Absorbers Market 2020-2024: Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats - Technavio

Global Automotive Aftermarket Shock Absorbers Market 2020-2024: Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats - Technavio

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Global Electric Bus Market (2020 to 2027) - by Propulsion Type, Length, Range, Battery Capacity, and by Power Output - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Bus Market (2020 to 2027) - by Propulsion Type, Length, Range, Battery Capacity, and by Power Output - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Bus Market by Propulsion Type, Length, Range, Battery Capacity, and by Power Output: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Electric buses are driven by an electric motor that is powered with the help of on-board ba ... Continue reading

Global High-Performance Electric Motorcycle Market 2020-2024: Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats - Technavio

Global High-Performance Electric Motorcycle Market 2020-2024: Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats - Technavio

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Global Motorcycle Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) Market Trajectory & Analytics to 2027 Featuring BMW, Continental, Honda Motor, Robert Bosch & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motorcycle Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) Market Trajectory & Analytics to 2027 Featuring BMW, Continental, Honda Motor, Robert Bosch & ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motorcycle Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Motorcycle Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) Market to Reach 99.9 Million Units by 2027 Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Motorcy ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Forecast for December 2020

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Forecast for December 2020

TROY, Mich--J.D. Power: The Retail Sales Forecast New-vehicle retail sales for the month of December are expected to be up from December 2019, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales for new vehicles are projected to reach 1,400,300 units, a 1.0% increase compared with a year ago ... Continue reading

Worldwide Automotive Radiator Aftermarket Industry to 2024 - Increasing Motorization Rates Globally are Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Automotive Radiator Aftermarket Industry to 2024 - Increasing Motorization Rates Globally are Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Radiator Aftermarket 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the automotive radiator aftermarket and it is poised to grow by $439.96 billion during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Recalls: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Ford E Series

Recalls: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Ford E Series

Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. ... Continue reading

Attention Biden Administration Secretaries: Watch PUMP the Complete Movie Uncut and FREE Right Here +VIDEO

Attention Biden Administration Secretaries: Watch PUMP the Complete Movie Uncut and FREE Right Here +VIDEO

The Movie That Will Change Your Attitude About Fuel Forever, Narrated By Jason Bateman. PUMP, the inspiring and eye-opening feature length documentary conveys the story of America’s addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it. ... Continue reading

2020 Subaru Legacy Touring Review by John Heilig

2020 Subaru Legacy Touring Review by John Heilig

Most sedans in the mid-size segment don’t have standard all-wheel drive. The Subaru Legacy does, along with every other Subaru. This not only gives the convenience of better traction on less-then-ideal roads and in bad weather, but also improves handling by lowering the center of gravity. ... Continue reading

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