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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Weichai Group Makes History With New Engine Launch

Weichai Group Makes History With New Engine Launch

The Chinese engine developer releases the world's first commercialized diesel engine with a brake thermal efficiency above 50 percentJINAN, SHANDONG, China, Sept. 16, 2020 -- Weichai Group, a leader in China's internal combustion engine industry, has officially launched the first commercialized diesel engine in the wo ... Continue reading

Audi, Mini or Mercedes? The Car Most Likely To Get You Tinder Matches, Revealed

Audi, Mini or Mercedes? The Car Most Likely To Get You Tinder Matches, Revealed

Hi The Auto Channel, I hope you’re well! Have you ever wondered if your car choice is hindering your love life? Well,Click4Reg<https://www.click4reg.co.uk/> were keen to find out.They conducted a nationwide study to discover which cars increase and decrease your chance of receiving a Tinder match! Click4Reg<http ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site

CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2020 -- The CPSC announces today the following recall is posted in cooperation with the firm listed below.  Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. ... Continue reading

Ford CTO Dr. Ken Washington to Discuss Ford’s Technology Strategy at Evercore New Mobility & AI Forum on Sept. 22

Ford CTO Dr. Ken Washington to Discuss Ford’s Technology Strategy at Evercore New Mobility & AI Forum on Sept. 22

DEARBORN, Mich.--Dr. Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company, is scheduled to speak at the Evercore ISI New Mobility & AI Forum on Sept. ... Continue reading

Midway Auto Group Appoints Brett Lippel as President

Midway Auto Group Appoints Brett Lippel as President

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Brett Lippel, President, Midway Auto Group (Photo: Business Wire) Brett Lippel, President, Midway Auto Group (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LOS ANGELES--Midway Auto Group, an automotive services company specializing in rental, ... Continue reading

Servitek Electric completed a powerful EV charger station project in the City of Santa Clarita

Servitek Electric completed a powerful EV charger station project in the City of Santa Clarita

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 -- Servitek Electric launches first of its kind EV Charging Service in Santa Clarita. ... Continue reading

United States Heavy Duty Truck Market Analysis and Forecast Report 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

United States Heavy Duty Truck Market Analysis and Forecast Report 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "U.S. Heavy Duty Truck Market Analysis and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides on a detailed analysis of the U.S. heavy duty truck market. ... Continue reading

Weichai Group Makes History With New Engine Launch

Weichai Group Makes History With New Engine Launch

The Chinese engine developer releases the world's first commercialized diesel engine with a brake thermal efficiency above 50 percent JINAN, SHANDONG, China, Sept. 16, 2020 -- Weichai Group, a leader in China's internal combustion engine industry, has officially launched the first commercialized diesel engine in the w ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Arteon Earns IIHS Top Safety Award

2020 Volkswagen Arteon Earns IIHS Top Safety Award

The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon, a large car, earns a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to improved headlights. To qualify for a 2020 Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in six crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenge ... Continue reading

Kia Joins Other Car Makers In Rush To Electrify

Kia Joins Other Car Makers In Rush To Electrify

Kia reveals first stage of future product plans – seven new dedicated BEVs to launch by 2027 across several vehicle segments Brand’s first dedicated BEV, codenamed CV, to launch in 2021 and reveal Kia’s new design direction BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029 Kia to work with worldwide net ... Continue reading

ATA Opens Nominations for Annual Image Awards

ATA Opens Nominations for Annual Image Awards

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15, 2020 -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it was opening nominations for the 2020 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award – recognizing individuals and organizations that have gone the extra mile to promote the image and reputation of the industry. ... Continue reading

Automotive Driving Simulator Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Automotive Driving Simulator Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Driving Simulator Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Driving Simulator Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) ... Continue reading

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market 2020-20 ... Continue reading

Bermuda Is Open for Business Following Hurricane Paulette

Bermuda Is Open for Business Following Hurricane Paulette

BERMUDA, Sept. 15, 2020 -- Bermuda has opened for business, just one day after Hurricane Paulette, a Category 2 storm, passed directly over the island. ... Continue reading

Brad Audet Named Chief Marketing Officer For Mazda North American Operations

Brad Audet Named Chief Marketing Officer For Mazda North American Operations

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2020 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Brad Audet as Chief Marketing Officer. ... Continue reading

Connected Car Market to Generate Revenue of $198,459.7 Million by 2025: P&S Intelligence

Connected Car Market to Generate Revenue of $198,459.7 Million by 2025: P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 -- With the increasing preference for an improved driving experience, the global connected car market is projected to grow at a healthy 24.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2025. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Charger Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Electric Vehicle Charger Market | Insights on the Crisis and the Roadmap to Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Electric Vehicle Charger Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Electric Vehicle Charger Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Siz ... Continue reading

Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Market- Roadmap for Recovery from COVID-19 | Decreasing Prices of Lithium-ion Battery to boost the Market Growth | Technavio

Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Market- Roadmap for Recovery from COVID-19 | Decreasing Prices of Lithium-ion Battery to boost the Market Growth | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Full S ... Continue reading

AudiobooksNow Adds CarPlay Support to its iOS App

AudiobooksNow Adds CarPlay Support to its iOS App

STERLING, Va., Sept. 16, 2020 -- AudiobooksNow, a leading audiobook download and stream service, has just launched a new version of its free Apple iOS app that includes CarPlay support.  Apple CarPlay has become standard in most new vehicles and makes it easier, safer, and more convenient to interact with CarPlay ena ... Continue reading

Nation's Top Military Friendly® Employers Announced

Nation's Top Military Friendly® Employers Announced

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2020 -- The 19th annual list of Military Friendly® Employers has been released on www.militaryfriendly.com and will be officially published in the December 2020 issue of G.I. Jobs® Magazine. ... Continue reading

2020 Alexa, Oops I Mean Buick Encore GX Essence - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2020 Alexa, Oops I Mean Buick Encore GX Essence - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Say hello to the Alexa. At least that’s what the TV commercials would have you believe. ... Continue reading

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