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Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids unites supporters nationwide to raise $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids unites supporters nationwide to raise $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 10, 2022  -- The 14th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids event united celebrities, radio personalities and a community of urban, R&B and gospel music fans nationwide March 2-3 to raise $1.3 million for St. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Selects Upstart Auto Retail as a Preferred Digital Retail Provider

Volkswagen Selects Upstart Auto Retail as a Preferred Digital Retail Provider

SAN MATEO, Calif.--Upstart , a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform, today announced its Upstart Auto Retail product was selected by Volkswagen as one of its preferred digital retail providers to modernize dealerships through an omni-channel car buying experience. As one of the world’s leading automo ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Prices Decline Again in February Yet Remain Nearly $5,000 Higher Than One Year Ago, According to Kelley Blue Book

New-Vehicle Prices Decline Again in February Yet Remain Nearly $5,000 Higher Than One Year Ago, According to Kelley Blue Book

ATLANTA, March 10, 2022 -- New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) decreased to $46,085 in February 2022 after reaching a record high in December 2021, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Prices fell 0.5% ($253) month over month due to fewer luxury vehicles being sold in ... Continue reading

Dodge Power Broker Dealers For Performance Parts Opens For Business

Dodge Power Broker Dealers For Performance Parts Opens For Business

March 9, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Dodge Power Brokers dealer network is officially open for business as the exclusive source for the Dodge brand’s new Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts lineup. ... Continue reading

The Argument Is Over: ETHANOL IS THE BETTER FUEL!

The Argument Is Over: ETHANOL IS THE BETTER FUEL!

There will still be lots of crying and screaming from API and AFPM, but the issue has been decided By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL A remarkable event took place in Brazil yesterday; BP (formerly British Petroleum) and Bunge LTD have agreed to form a joint venture in Brazil to produce ... Continue reading

Recognizing a legendary innovator on Ford Mustang Day

Recognizing a legendary innovator on Ford Mustang Day

In honor of Ford Mustang Day on April 17, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate inductee Henry Ford ... Continue reading

Aircraft Micro Turbine Engines Market worth $4.5 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Aircraft Micro Turbine Engines Market worth $4.5 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, March 10, 2022 -- According to the new research report, the "Aircraft Micro Turbine Engines Market by End Use (OEM, Aftermarket), Platform (General Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Advanced Air Mobility), Horsepower, Engine Type, Fuel Type and Region - Forecast to 2030", published by Marketsan ... Continue reading

Automotive Diecast Scale Model Market to Grow by USD 1.19 bn | Technavio

Automotive Diecast Scale Model Market to Grow by USD 1.19 bn | Technavio

NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 -- The automotive diecast scale model market is expected to grow by USD 1.19 bn from 2020 to 2025, progressing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. The report offers an up-to-date analysis as well as the exact growth variance and the Y-O-Y growth rate.  Find addi ... Continue reading

Automotive Interior Materials Market worth $54.8 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Automotive Interior Materials Market worth $54.8 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, March 10, 2022 -- According to the new market research report "Automotive Interior Materials Market by Type(Polymer, Genuine Leather, Fabric, Synthetic Leather), Vehicle Type, Application(Dashboard, Door Panel, Seats, Floor Carpets) & Region(APAC, Europe, North America, MEA, South America) - Global Forecast to ... Continue reading

Automotive Semiconductor Market size worth $ 65.27 Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 4.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

Automotive Semiconductor Market size worth $ 65.27 Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 4.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 10, 2022 -- Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Automotive Semiconductor Market" By Component (Processors, Memory Devices, Sensors), By Vehicle Type (Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV)), By Fuel Type (Diesel, Gasoline, Electric & Hybrid), By App ... Continue reading

Broken Vehicle Recall System Puts Unsuspecting Dealers at Risk

Broken Vehicle Recall System Puts Unsuspecting Dealers at Risk

LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2022 -- Between 20% to 25% of all vehicles on the road have one or more open safety recall at any given time. However, government databases have an approximate 30% error rate, leading many auto dealers to unknowingly purchase and sell vehicles with open safety recalls. ... Continue reading

CARS Announces Retirement of Chief Legal Officer James F. Rogers; Appoints Angelique Strong Marks as Successor

CARS Announces Retirement of Chief Legal Officer James F. Rogers; Appoints Angelique Strong Marks as Successor

CHICAGO, March 10, 2022 -- Cars.com Inc. ("CARS" or the "Company"), the leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions, today announced the retirement of Chief Legal Officer (CLO) James F. "Jim" Rogers, effective April 29, 2022. Jim has served as CLO since October 2016. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Software Market to Reach $28.9 Billion by 2026

Global Automotive Software Market to Reach $28.9 Billion by 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2022 -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Automotive Software - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a signific ... Continue reading

NASA to Air Briefing, Spacewalks to Upgrade Space Station

NASA to Air Briefing, Spacewalks to Upgrade Space Station

WASHINGTON , March 10, 2022 -- Crew members from International Space Station Expedition 66 will conduct two spacewalks Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 23, to continue upgrades to the orbiting laboratory. NASA will discuss the upcoming spacewalks during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, March 14. ... Continue reading

National Park Foundation and Winnebago Industries Raise Awareness About Job Opportunities in National Parks

National Park Foundation and Winnebago Industries Raise Awareness About Job Opportunities in National Parks

 WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 -- As service corps organizations head into recruitment season, the National Park Foundation (NPF) and Winnebago Industries are excited to help raise awareness about the numerous opportunities to work on national park projects ranging from invasive species removal to historical preservation ... Continue reading

PURECARS TO EXHIBIT AT NADA 2022 SHOWCASING NEW RESOURCES THAT HELP DEALERS CAPITALIZE ON SHIFT TO PRE-ORDERS AND LOWER AD COST / UNIT SOLD

PURECARS TO EXHIBIT AT NADA 2022 SHOWCASING NEW RESOURCES THAT HELP DEALERS CAPITALIZE ON SHIFT TO PRE-ORDERS AND LOWER AD COST / UNIT SOLD

ATLANTA, March 10, 2022 -- PureCars, a leading provider of digital marketing technology and services for automotive dealers, is excited to showcase its multitude of new services and offerings for dealers and dealer ad tech partners at NADA 2022 (booth #2163W) in Las Vegas from March 11 – 13. Auto dealers and executiv ... Continue reading

Recreational Vehicle Market to hit US$ 135 billion by 2028, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

Recreational Vehicle Market to hit US$ 135 billion by 2028, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

Major recreational vehicle market participants are REV Recreation Group, Winnebago Industries, Auto Trail VR, Forest River, Inc., Thor Industries, GMC Motorhome, and Erwin Hymer. Other prominent industry participants include Keystone RV Airstream, DRV Luxury Suites, Crossroads RV, Grand Design RV, Dutchmen RV, Skyline ... Continue reading

Wheels Up Announces Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter 2021

Wheels Up Announces Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter 2021

NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter, which ended December 31, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights Revenue increased 64% year-over-year to $345 million Active Members grew 31% year-over-year to 12,040 in total Live Flight Legs increased 63% year ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Integra Revealed as a Premium Performance Gateway

2023 Acura Integra Revealed as a Premium Performance Gateway

TORRANCE, Calif, March 10, 2022 -- The 2023 Integra returns one of the brand's most iconic nameplates to the Acura lineup, delivering a premium, exhilarating driving experience and a sleek liftback design to a new generation of enthusiast drivers. A premium sport compact inspired by the fun-to-drive spirit of previous ... Continue reading

Car Talk Announces New Editor-In-Chief

Car Talk Announces New Editor-In-Chief

RESTON, Va., March 10, 2022 -- Car Talk Digital, the digital content creation and distribution company, a continuation of the Peabody Award winning automotive radio show Car Talk established in 1977, announced that Jamie Page Deaton has joined the company. Effective immediately, Jamie Page Deaton will hold the position ... Continue reading

EVgo Energizes New Station at Wawa in Philadelphia Bringing Evgo Chargers to 6 Stores Across the Convenience Retailer’s Chain

EVgo Energizes New Station at Wawa in Philadelphia Bringing Evgo Chargers to 6 Stores Across the Convenience Retailer’s Chain

The new charging station, located at 3901 Aramingo Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, powers four charging stalls through two 100 kW fast chargers and one 350 kWh fast charger, capable of simultaneous charging. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Santander Consumer USA As New Preferred Finance Partner

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Santander Consumer USA As New Preferred Finance Partner

FRANKLIN, Tenn. and DALLAS, March 10, 2022 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and Santander Consumer USA Inc. (SC) today announce a new partnership to provide customer and dealer financing programs that will help MMNA achieve its goal of making the car-buying experience fast, fair and fun. ... Continue reading

TACH REPORT - Classic Car Valuations Winners and Loosers

TACH REPORT - Classic Car Valuations Winners and Loosers

The study by Confused.com analysed 200 classic cars on their value in 2019 compared to today, to reveal the best classic cars to invest in. You can view the research in full here: https://www.confused.com/car-insurance/classic-car-reportThe top 10 classic cars with the highest return on investment RankCar Make/ModelMay ... Continue reading

TACH Report: BMW Group acquires the ALPINA brand

TACH Report: BMW Group acquires the ALPINA brand

Munich. The BMW Group welcomes a new addition to its portfolio, as the ALPINA brand becomes part of the company. ... Continue reading

"Drive to Survive" Season 4: Premiering Friday, March 11 on Netflix +VIDEO

"Drive to Survive" Season 4: Premiering Friday, March 11 on Netflix +VIDEO

The "Drive to Survive" series from Netflix is now in its 4th season and has woven itself into the essence of the sport’s appeal to many new and some more seasoned fans of the sport. ... Continue reading

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