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How To Buy A Used Car - KBB.COM

How To Buy A Used Car - KBB.COM

The used-car market is a great place for shoppers who want a dependable and practical vehicle, without the new-car price tag. Today, used car quality is better than ever, but the buying process can still be daunting. ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports July 2020 Sales

American Honda Reports July 2020 Sales

9,811+0.9% Total 112,374-12.6% Cars 48,115-19.5% Trucks 64,259-6.6% American Honda Total 125,450-11.2% Cars 51,380-18.2% Trucks 74,070-5.6% Total 13,076+2.5% Cars 3,265+7.5 Trucks 9,811+0.9% Total 112,374-12.6% Cars 48,115-19.5% Trucks 64,259-6.6% ... Continue reading

Subaru America Reports July 2020 Sales

Subaru America Reports July 2020 Sales

JULY SALES Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 51,458 vehicle sales for July 2020, a 20 percent decrease compared with record July 2019. These results reflect the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding economic recovery. ... Continue reading

Toyota's Global Sales Recover to 84% of Previous Year's Level in June 2020

Toyota's Global Sales Recover to 84% of Previous Year's Level in June 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for June 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to June 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

BluE Nexus and Toyota Prepare for Accelerated Adoption of Electrified Vehicles

BluE Nexus and Toyota Prepare for Accelerated Adoption of Electrified Vehicles

increase their competitiveness in products related to electrification as well as to fortify their sales structure, including their technical support and services, among others, rendered to their customers. Since its establishment in April 2019, BluE Nexus has been engaged in the development and sales of electric drive ... Continue reading

2021 LC 500 Convertible Offering

2021 LC 500 Convertible Offering

Lexus unveils a new marketing campaign today to launch its first convertible in almost five years: the 2021 LC 500 Convertible. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Offers Safe Road Trip Preparation Tips

Volkswagen Offers Safe Road Trip Preparation Tips

After months of lockdown, everyone is itching to explore. As the weather warms up and states re-open, the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 97% of summer travel in the United States will be done by car – totaling an estimated 683 million road trips from July to September. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Tundra Pricing and Special Editions

2021 Toyota Tundra Pricing and Special Editions

We all know the familiar mantra, “Work hard, play hard.” The Toyota Tundra, built in the heart of truck country in San Antonio, Texas, has mastered it. For the 2021 Tundra lineup, there’s added emphasis on play and style with the introduction of Trail and Nightshade Special Editions, along with a new exterior col ... Continue reading

Lordstown Motors EV Truck Maker Going Public - Duh

Lordstown Motors EV Truck Maker Going Public - Duh

Moments ago, it was announced that Lordstown Motors Corp. and DiamondPeak Holdings Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in Lordstown becoming a publicly listed company. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2020 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2020 Sales

Hyundai Motor America reported total July sales of 57,677 units, a 1% increase compared with July 2019. ... Continue reading

American Jewish Committee Appeals to NAACP to Jointly Fight Antisemitism

American Jewish Committee Appeals to NAACP to Jointly Fight Antisemitism

PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2020 -- The Philadelphia Region of American Jewish Committee today published an open letter to the leadership of the NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference regarding the antisemitic post of Rodney Muhammad, head of the group's Philadelphia chapter. The full letter from Marcia Bronstein, Director of ... Continue reading

John Deere Now Offering Goodyear® Super Single LSW® Tires on 8R-Series Tractors

John Deere Now Offering Goodyear® Super Single LSW® Tires on 8R-Series Tractors

QUINCY, Ill., July 30, 2020 -- Titan International, Inc., manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear® Farm Tires, is proud to announce that John Deere's three largest 8R-Series MFWD tractors — the 8R 340, 8R 370, and 8R 410 — can now be ordered with Goodyear Super Single Low Sidewall® (LSW) Technology ... Continue reading

Original Shark on Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington, Joins Dave Seymour From Flipping Boston to Launch Freedom Venture Investments

Original Shark on Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington, Joins Dave Seymour From Flipping Boston to Launch Freedom Venture Investments

DANVERS, Mass., July 30, 2020 -- Freedom Venture Investments (Danvers, Massachusetts) is a private equity firm that focuses on commercial real estate. Freedom Venture Investments is pleased to announce a partnership with Kevin Harrington, Original Shark on Shark Tank. ... Continue reading

Travel restrictions to Canada remain in place for August long weekend

Travel restrictions to Canada remain in place for August long weekend

OTTAWA, July 30, 2020 - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding all travellers ahead of the upcoming August 3, 2020, Civic Holiday and long weekend, travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. These measures remain in place until at least August 21, 2020 at 11:5 ... Continue reading

Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. Receives Drilling Plan Approval for Next Well in Israel

Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. Receives Drilling Plan Approval for Next Well in Israel

DALLAS and CAESAREA, Israel, July 30, 2020 -- Zion Oil & Gas, Inc.  announces formal approval from the Israel Ministry of Energy of its drilling plan for its next well in Israel. "The amount of progress has been miraculous given the strains on the Israeli government due to Covid-19 and their operating at approximately ... Continue reading

Consumer Alert: CPSC Warns Consumers of Impalement Hazard with Exposed Bicycle Handlebars

Consumer Alert: CPSC Warns Consumers of Impalement Hazard with Exposed Bicycle Handlebars

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2020 -- As consumers across the United States bicycle in warm summer weather, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about an impalement hazard from the sharp, exposed ends of metal handlebars. CPSC is aware of at least six impalement deaths and an estimated 2,000 ... Continue reading

COVID-19 Impacts: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Connector Market in Europe will Accelerate at a CAGR of almost 19% through 2020-2024 | Increasing Adoption Of EVs to Boost Growth | Technavio

COVID-19 Impacts: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Connector Market in Europe will Accelerate at a CAGR of almost 19% through 2020-2024 | Increasing Adoption Of EVs to Boost Growth | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Connector Market in Europe 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Connector Market in Europe 2020- ... Continue reading

Global Fuel Cell Market Analysis and Outlook 2020-2025 by Application, Type and Region

Global Fuel Cell Market Analysis and Outlook 2020-2025 by Application, Type and Region

DUBLIN, July 31, 2020 -- The "Global Fuel Cell Market Outlook to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The fuel cell market has witnessed significant growth in the last two years, mainly due to the introduction of government initiatives in key markets, innovations in financing and business m ... Continue reading

New Innovations in Crash Avoidance and Passenger Protection in the Automotive Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

New Innovations in Crash Avoidance and Passenger Protection in the Automotive Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the automotive industry "New Innovations in Crash Avoidance and Passenger Protection" Many automakers have included crash avoidance technologies like forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems as standard however some offer them only ... Continue reading

Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco welcomes their first Post-COVID lockdown event with Sir Anthony Ritossa's 11th Global Family Office Investment Summit, July 29-30

Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco welcomes their first Post-COVID lockdown event with Sir Anthony Ritossa's 11th Global Family Office Investment Summit, July 29-30

MONTE CARLO, Monaco, July 31, 2020 -- "Our world, Post-pandemic, is rapidly changing. By living in the present and adapting to our new reality, we come together to share the best advice on preserving our human capital and planet for our future generations." – Sir Anthony Ritossa Across two days of thought-provoking c ... Continue reading

Acura Repeats Front Row Qualifying Sweep at Road America

Acura Repeats Front Row Qualifying Sweep at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 1, 2020 -- For the second year in a row, Acura Team Penske swept qualifying for Sunday's IMSA WeatherTech Championship race at Road America, with Ricky Taylor claiming the pole, and teammate Dane Cameron qualifying second. ... Continue reading

Autoliv Appoints Laurie Brlas to its Board of Directors

Autoliv Appoints Laurie Brlas to its Board of Directors

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 3, 2020 -- Autoliv, Inc. (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announces that it has added a new independent member to its Board of Directors effective today. ... Continue reading

Heavy-Duty Trucks Market to Hit USD 430 Bn by 2026; Global Market Insights, Inc.

Heavy-Duty Trucks Market to Hit USD 430 Bn by 2026; Global Market Insights, Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., Aug. 3, 2020 -- Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the heavy-duty trucks market which estimates the market valuation for heavy-duty trucks will cross US$ 430 billion by 2026. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Seltos Named To Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) List

2021 Kia Seltos Named To Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) List

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 -- The 2021 Kia Seltos has been named to Wards 10 Best UX list for 2020. ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Museum of Wisconsin Art Announces "Wisconsin Funnies: Fifty Years of Comics"

Road Trip: Museum of Wisconsin Art Announces "Wisconsin Funnies: Fifty Years of Comics"

- The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) announces the opening of Wisconsin Funnies: Fifty Years of Comics. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - August 3, 2020

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - August 3, 2020

Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Thor, Newmar, Peterbilt, More Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

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