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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Primed and Ready for Electrified Traction

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Primed and Ready for Electrified Traction

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will break ground as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, hitting dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of $38,100. The RAV4’s first-ever plug-in model has up to 302 horsepower with an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.7 seconds, which makes it the quickest four-door model ... Continue reading

Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 3% Year-Over-Year in June 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 3% Year-Over-Year in June 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2020 -- The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,530 in June 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $1,141 (up 3.1%) from June 2019, while rising $160 (up 0.4%) from last month. ... Continue reading

Dow launches MobilityScience™ platform

Dow launches MobilityScience™ platform

MIDLAND, Mich.--Dow today announced its MobilityScience™ platform designed to enhance the customer experience by tailoring technologies, products, and services from across Dow businesses to the transportation industry. The platform is pursuing accelerated growth by addressing Mobility mega-trends with material scienc ... Continue reading

Israeli Researchers Present First Clinical Evidence That Cannabis at Microdosing Levels Relieves Pain

Israeli Researchers Present First Clinical Evidence That Cannabis at Microdosing Levels Relieves Pain

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 1, 2020 -- Israeli med-tech company Syqe Medical has conducted the first clinical trial to demonstrate that extremely low and precise doses of inhaled THC – the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis – can effectively relieve pain, while avoiding the common side effects associated wit ... Continue reading

Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer Leverages Machine Learning to Improve Equipment Efficiency by 65% | Quantzig’s Success Story Offers Unprecedented Insights

Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer Leverages Machine Learning to Improve Equipment Efficiency by 65% | Quantzig’s Success Story Offers Unprecedented Insights

PDF AI and ML Engagement Outcome AI and ML Engagement Outcome PDF Small Preview Thumbnail LONDON--Quantzig, premier analytics solutions provider, has announced the completion of its latest success story that illustrates how machine learning solutions helped a recreational vehicle manufacturer to improve equipment effic ... Continue reading

Recreational Vehicles Market Growth Predicted at 7% Till 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

Recreational Vehicles Market Growth Predicted at 7% Till 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., July 1, 2020 -- According to the latest report "Recreational Vehicles (RV) Market by Vehicle (Motorhomes [Class A, Class B, Class C], Towable RVs [Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, Tent Trailer]), Fuel (Gasoline, Diesel), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026", by Global ... Continue reading

FCA US Reports Second-quarter 2020 Sales

FCA US Reports Second-quarter 2020 Sales

FCA US LLC reported second-quarter sales of 367,086 vehicles – a 39 percent decline over the same period a year earlier – as the economic havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in April was partially offset by the stronger than expected retail sales rebound in May and June. Fleet sales were impacted in the quarter a ... Continue reading

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports June and Q2 2020 Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports June and Q2 2020 Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 53,911 vehicle sales for June 2020, a 12 percent decrease compared with record June 2019. These results reflect the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding economic recovery. ... Continue reading

News Magazine Announces their Best 4th of July Car Deals

News Magazine Announces their Best 4th of July Car Deals

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled 2020's Best 4th of July Car Deals. The list includes 10 vehicles, including a full-size truck, two sports cars and multiple family-friendly SUVs. ... Continue reading

American Honda Sales Continue Recovery, Despite Inventory Issues and COVID-19 Business Challenges

American Honda Sales Continue Recovery, Despite Inventory Issues and COVID-19 Business Challenges

American Honda announced June/Q2 sales results today. Acura June sales virtually matched the same month in 2019, with an especially good performance from RDX which gained 11 percent for the month. ... Continue reading

Nissan Group reports second-quarter 2020 U.S. sales (See Model Scorecard)

Nissan Group reports second-quarter 2020 U.S. sales (See Model Scorecard)

July 1, 2020 2020 2019 % chg Total Second-Quarter (April-June) 2020 sales (units) 177,328 351,185 -49.5 Nissan Division sales 161,233 322,442 -50.0 INFINITI sales* 16,095 28,743 -44.0 Calendar Year Total sales (units) 434,934 717,036 -39.3 Nissan Division sales 393,281 653,978 -39.9 INFINITI sales* 41,653 63,058 -33.9 ... Continue reading

June 2020 US Retail Auto Sales Surprisingly Good

June 2020 US Retail Auto Sales Surprisingly Good

Automakers laud U.S. consumer 'resilience' despite COVID-19 hit to sales 4 MIN READ Detroit July 1, 2020; Reuters journalists Nick Carey and Ben Klayman reported that major automakers posted lower U.S. monthly or quarterly new vehicle sales on Wednesday due in large part to weak fleet orders, but said consumer demand r ... Continue reading

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