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Automotive OEM Coatings Market by Type, Layer, Vehicle Type, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Others - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive OEM Coatings Market by Type, Layer, Vehicle Type, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Others - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive OEM Coatings Market by Type, by Layer, by Vehicle Type, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Others - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive OEM Coatings Market was valued at USD 7.93 billion in 20 ... Continue reading

Bristow becomes first UK helicopter operator to achieve major international safety standard

Bristow becomes first UK helicopter operator to achieve major international safety standard

ABERDEEN, England, March 22, 2021 -- Bristow Group Inc. is the first helicopter operator in the UK to achieve a new mandatory international aviation safety standard designed to ensure the airworthiness of its aircraft, underscoring the Company's commitment to safety and industry leadership. Bristow was notified it offi ... Continue reading

Farmers Insurance® Debuts Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Massachusetts

Farmers Insurance® Debuts Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Massachusetts

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2021 -- Farmers Insurance®, one of the nation's leading multiline insurer groups, today announced its launch of a range of insurance products in Massachusetts that consumers can customize. Customers throughout the state can now access quotes and purchase auto, home, condo, and renter ... Continue reading

Farmers Insurance® Introduces Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Louisiana

Farmers Insurance® Introduces Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Louisiana

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2021 -- Farmers Insurance®, one of the nation's leading multiline insurer groups, today announced its launch of a range of insurance products in Louisiana that consumers can customize. Customers throughout the state can now access quotes and purchase auto, home, condo, and renters pr ... Continue reading

India Vehicle Purchase Preferences Report 2021: Examines Changes from During and After COVID-19 - 40% of Respondents are Planning a New Vehicle Purchase by the End of the Year

India Vehicle Purchase Preferences Report 2021: Examines Changes from During and After COVID-19 - 40% of Respondents are Planning a New Vehicle Purchase by the End of the Year

DUBLIN, March 22, 2021 -- The "Voice of Customer - Understanding Vehicle Purchase Preferences in India During and After COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Businesses disrupted by the pandemic are looking at revival even as they grapple with the new normal, and the automotive industry ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America contrata a Michael McHale como director de experiencia de marca

Kia Motors America contrata a Michael McHale como director de experiencia de marca

IRVINE, California, 22 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) anunció hoy que el veterano de la industria automotriz Michael McHale se ha incorporado a la compañía como director de experiencia de marca. En este cargo recién creado, McHale dirigirá todos los aspectos de las rela ... Continue reading

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Industry | BizVibe Adds New Motor Vehicle Companies Which Can Be Discovered and Tracked

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Industry | BizVibe Adds New Motor Vehicle Companies Which Can Be Discovered and Tracked

NEW YORK, March 22, 2021 -- BizVibe has expanded the number of companies which can now be discovered and tracked for their motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturer industry group. Discover 1,000+ motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturers on BizVibe. ... Continue reading

New Smokey Bear PSAs Urge Responsibility as People Spend More Time Outside

New Smokey Bear PSAs Urge Responsibility as People Spend More Time Outside

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 -- Ahead of spring outdoor recreation season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council today announced a new public service advertisement (PSA) from Smokey Bear's Wildfire Prevention campaign encouraging Americans to ... Continue reading

PG&E and BMW Group Taking Next Step in Powering Electric Vehicles with Renewable Energy and Supporting Grid Reliability

PG&E and BMW Group Taking Next Step in Powering Electric Vehicles with Renewable Energy and Supporting Grid Reliability

SAN FRANCISCO--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the BMW Group today announced an expansion of their partnership focused on smart charging electric vehicles (EVs) with excess renewable energy to support grid reliability. PG&E and the BMW Group are kicking off phase three of their ChargeForward program. ... Continue reading

Toyota Financial Services Receives 2021 CIO 100 Award

Toyota Financial Services Receives 2021 CIO 100 Award

PLANO, Texas, March 22, 2021 -- IDG's CIO has named Toyota Financial Services (TFS) as a 2021 CIO 100 award winner. For more than 30 years, the CIO 100 awards have recognized innovative organizations around the world that exemplify the highest levels of Information Technology (IT) strategic and operational excellence. ... Continue reading

United States Used Car Market & Volume Report 2020-2026: Sedan, SUV, Micro Van, Trailer, Motorcycle, Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

United States Used Car Market & Volume Report 2020-2026: Sedan, SUV, Micro Van, Trailer, Motorcycle, Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "United States Used Car Market & Volume by Types (Sedan, SUV, Micro Van, Trailer, Motorcycle, Others), Size, Vehicle Age, Distribution Channels, Region, Pricing, and Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. United States Used Car Market is forecasted to be more than US$ ... Continue reading

Bondurant High Performance Driving School Evolves into Radford Racing School

Bondurant High Performance Driving School Evolves into Radford Racing School

The storied Bondurant High Performance Driving School is writing a new chapter. After purchasing the school in May 2019, completing an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation and revamping its curriculum, the school’s owners – a small group of auto enthusiasts, collectors and graduates of the school – have rena ... Continue reading

Toyota Kentucky celebrates milestones

Toyota Kentucky celebrates milestones

Toyota Kentucky celebrates milestones with $1.3 million commitment to education and workforce programs across the Commonwealth GEORGETOWN, Ky. (March 16, 2021) – A very special RAV4 Hybrid rolled off the line at Toyota’s largest plant worldwide in Georgetown, Ky., earlier this month. ... Continue reading

Toyota To Explain Their Belief In Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Toyota To Explain Their Belief In Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The story of how hydrogen fuel cell technology is powering the nation, “Powering the Nation – Hydrogen Fuel Cells – the Clean Transportation Alternative,” will have its first airing simulcast Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m. ... Continue reading

Jeep Concepts For 2021 Easter Jeep Safari

Jeep Concepts For 2021 Easter Jeep Safari

Electrified power and the electrifying performance of today’s internal combustion engines combine with off-road capability and fun-to-drive freedom to take center stage during this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. ... Continue reading

Fox Dealer Receives Endorsement from Toyota

Fox Dealer Receives Endorsement from Toyota

PASADENA, Calif., March 22, 2021 -- Fox Dealer, the award-winning eCommerce and digital marketing company, is now a Certified Website Partner featured by Toyota Motor Corporation's Dealer Digital Solutions. Prominent dealers like Wilson Automotive Group and Findlay Automotive Group have already signed up their Toyota s ... Continue reading

New Startup Real Auto Body Announces Free $500 Visa Gift Card Promotion When You Use Their On-Demand Collision Repair Service That Picks Up Your Vehicle from Your Home or Work in Southern California

New Startup Real Auto Body Announces Free $500 Visa Gift Card Promotion When You Use Their On-Demand Collision Repair Service That Picks Up Your Vehicle from Your Home or Work in Southern California

IRVINE, Calif., March 22, 2021 -- Real Auto Body (https://realautobody.com), the first on-demand auto body collision repair service that picks up damaged vehicles from a client's home or work and returns them after being repaired, is now available in Southern California. With the newly launched on-demand service, descr ... Continue reading

Podium Finish for Acura at Sebring

Podium Finish for Acura at Sebring

SEBRING, Fla., March 21, 2021 -- In a typically fraught and hard-fought Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, it was the Meyer Shank Racing trio of Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla and Juan Pablo Montoya leading the way for Acura at Sebring International Raceway, finishing third in their AutoNation/SiriusXM Acura ARX-05. Driving ... Continue reading

Automotive Steering System Market worth $36.9 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Automotive Steering System Market worth $36.9 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, March 22, 2021 -- According to the new market research report "Automotive Steering System Market by Technology (HPS, EHPS, EPS), EPS Type (R-EPS, C-EPS, P-EPS), Pinion Type (Single, Dual), Mechanism (Collapsible, Rigid), Components (OE & Aftermarket), Vehicle Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", publish ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis provides premium sound in collaboration with Meridian

Hyundai Mobis provides premium sound in collaboration with Meridian

SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2021 -- Hyundai Mobis announced on March 22 that it is collaborating with Meridian Audio, the British audio pioneer, to deliver premium branded sound to global automaker. Together, Hyundai Mobis and Meridian have designed premium sound systems for global automotive brands Kia K8, set to b ... Continue reading

ServiceMax Announces Winners of 2021 MaxChoice Awards at Annual Maximize Conference

ServiceMax Announces Winners of 2021 MaxChoice Awards at Annual Maximize Conference

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 22, 2021 -- ServiceMax, the leader in asset-centric field service management, announced the winners of the 2021 MaxChoice Awards at Maximize 2021, the 10th annual global field service conference. The MaxChoice Awards recognize ServiceMax customers that have effectively implemented ServiceMax' ... Continue reading

Auto Dealership Transactions, Earnings Hit New Highs in 2020

Auto Dealership Transactions, Earnings Hit New Highs in 2020

Overcoming the standstill at the end of the first quarter, the buy/sell market came back with a vengeance in the second half: Over 176 transactions were completed after July 1, with a total of 289 completed for the year — a 24% increase over 2019 and 47 more transactions than in 20151. ... Continue reading

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Launches Toyota Tacoma® ELocker® and Other Aftermarket Products, With More on the Horizon

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Launches Toyota Tacoma® ELocker® and Other Aftermarket Products, With More on the Horizon

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Eaton’s ELocker is an electronic locking differential designed for drivers that want full control and traction on demand. (Photo: Business Wire) Eaton’s ELocker is an electronic locking differential designed for drivers that want full control and traction on demand. ... Continue reading

NHSA Recall Summary March 22, 2021

NHSA Recall Summary March 22, 2021

RECALLS: Audi, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Genesis, Nissan, RAM, Porsche, Jaguar, KIA, Hyundai, The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. 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 specif ... Continue reading

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