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2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan Official Details and World Premiere Video

2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan Official Details and World Premiere Video

Aiming to redefine the segment, the fourth generation Toyota Sienna reimagines the minivan to support a wider array of life stages and activities. With a standard hybrid powertrain now across all trims and an array of new tech and amenities, the 2021 Toyota Sienna raises the bar for style, safety, comfort, versatility ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan Frontier News From Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) eMeeting | By Larry Nutson and Thom Cannell

2020 Nissan Frontier News From Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) eMeeting | By Larry Nutson and Thom Cannell

After a short delay, Nissan “again” debuted its 2020 Frontier. We say “again”, as they first put it on display at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in February with modest details. ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Position Businesses for Long-Term Sustainable and Profitable Growth

Exide Technologies Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Position Businesses for Long-Term Sustainable and Profitable Growth

MILTON, Ga., May 19, 2020 -- Exide Technologies ("Exide" or the "Company"), a global provider of stored energy solutions, today announced a comprehensive strategy to best position its businesses in North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific to benefit its employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders across the gl ... Continue reading

Florida Teen Wins "Drive2Life" PSA Contest With Script About Importance Of Buckling Up

Florida Teen Wins "Drive2Life" PSA Contest With Script About Importance Of Buckling Up

NEW YORK, May 19, 2020 -- A Melbourne, Fla., high school student has won the grand prize in the 10th annual Drive2Life PSA Contest, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit group that promotes safe driving behavior. Madison Henry, 16, a junior at Melbourne Central Catholic H.S. in Melbourn ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Headliner Industry (2019 to 2025) - Rise in Demand for Interior Styling Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Headliner Industry (2019 to 2025) - Rise in Demand for Interior Styling Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Headliner Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger and Commercial), Material Type (Fabric, Polyester and Plastic), and Region (APAC, North America, Europe, South America and Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive headl ... Continue reading

Global Auto Rental & Leasing Demand Plummets as Air Traffic Grounds to a Halt Amid the Coronavirus Lockdown - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Auto Rental & Leasing Demand Plummets as Air Traffic Grounds to a Halt Amid the Coronavirus Lockdown - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the automotive and transport industry, "Auto Rental and Leasing Affected by COVID-19 Travel Restrictions" Car rental has been badly affected since it relies on air traffic for a lot of its business. Many companies have had to effectively suspend their operations ... Continue reading

Telenav and Alpine Electronics Partner to Enable OEMs and Car Owners to Instantly Upgrade to State-of-the-Art In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Telenav and Alpine Electronics Partner to Enable OEMs and Car Owners to Instantly Upgrade to State-of-the-Art In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Telenav®, Inc. , a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, and Alpine Electronics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of automotive electronic components, announced they are teaming up to develop an easy, low-cost way to quickly upgrade existing in-vehicle infotainme ... Continue reading

CarParts.com Delivers to America Through Rapid Response TV

CarParts.com Delivers to America Through Rapid Response TV

As consumers avoid contact and look for ways to save money, CarParts.com is bringing the right parts at the right prices straight to their doors. By launching their first national TV advertising campaign, “We’ve Got It,” CarParts.com is assuring customers they can deliver consumers the parts they need – ensurin ... Continue reading

Luxury SUV Market 2020-2024 | Preference for Safety and Comfort to Boost Growth | Technavio

Luxury SUV Market 2020-2024 | Preference for Safety and Comfort to Boost Growth | Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the luxury SUV market and it is poised to grow by 1.59 million units during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

New ADAS Revealed For Next Mercedes-Benz E-Class

New ADAS Revealed For Next Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet dream cars have a particularly high level of active safety, enabling them to react when the driver does not. The hands-off detection of the new steering wheel works capacitively, which increases the operating comfort during semi-automated driving. ... Continue reading

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 -- The following is a statement on the passing of Annie Glenn, wife of former NASA astronaut Sen. John Glenn: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Annie Glenn. ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan Frontier Official Press Kit And US Pricing (Spoiler Alert - MSRP starts at $26k)

2020 Nissan Frontier Official Press Kit And US Pricing (Spoiler Alert - MSRP starts at $26k)

The 2020 Nissan Frontier pickup, which features an all-new 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine and all-new 9-speed automatic transmission, will go on sale in July with a starting MSRP1 of $26,790 for the King Cab 4x2 S model. ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products Announces Extension of Automotive Scholarship Contests +VIDEO

Standard Motor Products Announces Extension of Automotive Scholarship Contests +VIDEO

NEW YORK, May 19, 2020 -- Acknowledging that much of the country has been at pause as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the extension of its automotive scholarship contests. The Blue Streak® 'Stronger Than Ever,' Standard® 'Bigger, Better Diesel,' and Intermotor® 'Impor ... Continue reading

Car Washes Offer New Disinfection Services in Response to COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Car Washes Offer New Disinfection Services in Response to COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the car wash industry, "Car Washes Offer New Disinfection Services in Response to COVID-19" To comply with social distancing regulations many car washes closed their waiting rooms and limited services to exterior cleaning only to minimize contact between custome ... Continue reading

COVID-19 Impact on the Automotive In-Cabin Air Quality Improvement Solutions Market, 2020-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

COVID-19 Impact on the Automotive In-Cabin Air Quality Improvement Solutions Market, 2020-2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "COVID-19 Impact on Automotive In-Cabin Air Quality Improvement Solutions Market by Product Type (integrated HVAC system, air purifier/ionizer, ozone generators, Cloud based Air Quality Monitoring System), Vehicle and Countries - Global Forecast to 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's off ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Industry (2020 to 2025) - Impact of COVID-19 on the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Industry (2020 to 2025) - Impact of COVID-19 on the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "COVID-19 Growth Impact Assessment for the Automotive Industry, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The coronavirus outbreak has heavily impacted the manufacturing industry. ... Continue reading

Global Benzene Market Outlook 2015-2030

Global Benzene Market Outlook 2015-2030

DUBLIN, May 19, 2020 -- The "Global Benzene Market: Plant Capacity, Production, Operating Efficiency, Demand & Supply, Technology, Competition, Trade, Customer & Price Intelligence Market Analysis, 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Benzene demand is anticipated to grow at a healthy CAGR ... Continue reading

Liquid Biofuel Market Size Worth $107.5 Billion by 2027 | CAGR: 6.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Liquid Biofuel Market Size Worth $107.5 Billion by 2027 | CAGR: 6.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global liquid biofuels market size is expected to reach USD 107.5 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to exhibit a revenue-based CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. Rising oil prices have shifted the focus of end users toward biofuels as an alternative. ... Continue reading

Track My Porsche As Its Being Built - Images From Porsche Production Stirs Tingles Of Anticipation In Buyer

Track My Porsche As Its Being Built - Images From Porsche Production Stirs Tingles Of Anticipation In Buyer

A new digital service, "Porsche Track Your Dream" allows customers who order a 911 sports car to follow its journey from production in Germany and across the Atlantic to the final destination at the dealership for delivery. ... Continue reading

2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP | Official Close Up | Same Size | Even Cooler (If That's Possible) Look

2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP | Official Close Up | Same Size | Even Cooler (If That's Possible) Look

The MINI John Cooper Works GP distils the racing essence of the modern MINI. ... Continue reading

2021 BMW ALPINA XB7 Official Close-up Look (Built In USA)

2021 BMW ALPINA XB7 Official Close-up Look (Built In USA)

ALPINA’s first Sports Activity Vehicle for the U.S. market. To be built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... Continue reading

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