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Behind the reveal: See how we debuted the 2025 INFINITI QX80 100 stories above Manhattan

Behind the reveal: See how we debuted the 2025 INFINITI QX80 100 stories above Manhattan

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail INFINITI revealed its all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 at Edge in Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Getting the full-size luxury SUV onto Edge took 40 days, 4,300 man hours and nearly 100 elevator trips to execute. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Honored with Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by University of Southern California Joint Education Project

Hyundai Honored with Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by University of Southern California Joint Education Project

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2024 -- Hyundai Motor America has been recognized with the Dornsife Award for Exceptional Service by the USC Joint Educational Project (JEP) for its support of STEM (science, technology, education, and mathematics) Education Programs. Hyundai was recognized at the 2024 JEP Community S ... Continue reading

Propel Fuels Partners with Road Warrior Travel Center to Open New Flex Fuel E85 Station

Propel Fuels Partners with Road Warrior Travel Center to Open New Flex Fuel E85 Station

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Propel Fuels, a leading low carbon fuel retailer, has opened the company’s first Flex Fuel E85 station in Washington State, partnering with the Road Warrior Travel Center to introduce a new low cost, high performance fuel choice to the Yakima Valley. (Photo: Business Wire) Prop ... Continue reading

Automotive Composites Market to Reach $16.4 billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Automotive Composites Market to Reach $16.4 billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Increase in demand for lightweight vehicles, stringent regulations in automotive sector, and rise in adoption of electric vehicles are the factors that drive the growth of the automotive composites market WILMINGTON, Del., April 11, 2024 -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Automotive Composites Marke ... Continue reading

Automotive Four-wheel Drive Vehicle Market size to grow by 2,423.33 units between 2022 and 2027, Technavio

Automotive Four-wheel Drive Vehicle Market size to grow by 2,423.33 units between 2022 and 2027, Technavio

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 -- The automotive four-wheel drive vehicle market share is set to grow by 2423.33 units from 2023 to 2027. However, the growth momentum will be progressing at a CAGR of over 3.85% during the forecast period, according to Technavio.  To provide a deeper understanding of the competitive landsc ... Continue reading

CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2024. Fourth Quarter Highlights: Net revenues were $5.6 billion, down 1.7% compared with the prior year fourth quarter. ... Continue reading

China Autonomous Driving Data Closed Loop Research Report 2023: When Constructing a Data Closed Loop Ecosystem, Companies Quicken their Pace of Building 'Digital Intelligence/Database' Capabilities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Autonomous Driving Data Closed Loop Research Report 2023: When Constructing a Data Closed Loop Ecosystem, Companies Quicken their Pace of Building 'Digital Intelligence/Database' Capabilities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "China Autonomous Driving Data Closed Loop Research Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In the stage of Autonomous Driving 3.0, work hard on end-to-end development to control data. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive XR (VR/AR/MR) Industry Report 2024 with Focus on China - Automotive XR Scenarios Expand from Entertainment to Driving Assistance and Vehicle Control - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive XR (VR/AR/MR) Industry Report 2024 with Focus on China - Automotive XR Scenarios Expand from Entertainment to Driving Assistance and Vehicle Control - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive XR (VR/AR/MR) Industry Report, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Automotive XR (Extended Reality) is an innovative technology that integrates VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) technologies into vehicle systems. ... Continue reading

Global Solar Charging Station Market Size Projected to Reach $2.88 Billion By 2031

Global Solar Charging Station Market Size Projected to Reach $2.88 Billion By 2031

FN Media Group News Commentary PALM BEACH, Fla., April 11, 2024 -- The Community Solar industry has grown dramatically over the past few years and is expected to continue in coming years. Forbes described Community Solar as: "… a solar energy program that allows multiple individuals to share the benefits of a single ... Continue reading

Polestar Announces Global Volumes for the First Quarter; Growing Line-Up of Luxury SUVs to Drive Revenue and Margin Progression

Polestar Announces Global Volumes for the First Quarter; Growing Line-Up of Luxury SUVs to Drive Revenue and Margin Progression

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Polestar delivered approximately 7,200 cars in the first quarter, including 1,200 Polestar 4 in China. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, ... Continue reading

Virtual Power Plants Could Save California Utilities and Consumers $550M per Year

Virtual Power Plants Could Save California Utilities and Consumers $550M per Year

Research reveals VPPs could meet 15% of peak demand – 5x the existing capability – by using commercially available technologies to provide affordable and reliable power BERKELEY, Calif., April 11, 2024 -- GridLab, a non-profit that provides comprehensive technical expertise to policy makers, advocates and other ene ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If I have one indelible memory from my week in this Mega Mazda, it was the day I stopped to check my mailbox. ... Continue reading

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Auto accidents often lead to a broad range of injuries which vary in severity. Some of them may be severe, and others minor. ... Continue reading

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

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