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Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises More Than $20 Million in Series C Financing
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, announced today that it has raised more than $20 million to support its growing battery research and technology operations. The financing was led by Flint... - October 15, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Debut Book Released by Widow Spreading Tire Safety Awareness
Tire Mom: A Journey of Hurting, Helping and Healing Hosting First Book Signing Event in Denver, CO - October 14, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Bradley A. Pistotnik is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2019 Attorney of the Year
Bradley A. Pistotnik is featured in Top 100 Registry's quarterly Top 100 Lawyers publication. Bradley is a practicing Attorney and Founder of Brad Pistotnik Law P.A., in Wichita, Kansas. His firm concentrates their practice in tractor-trailer litigation, commercial motor vehicle litigation, in fleet transportation injury cases, as well as in motor vehicle related litigation including automobiles, motorcycles, and pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles. - October 13, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
SideHustle Surpasses 200K Users Within First 3 Months
Crowd Share is the next gen economy that has exploded recently with the rise of companies like Airbnb, Uber, Kickstarter and Postmates, building on a concept globally scaled by Craigslist, eBay and other open-platform marketplaces. On Monday, the SideHustle app hit a major milestone by having... - October 03, 2019 - SideHustle App Inc.
FACTON Holds First-Ever Cost Smarter – the European Conference for Enterprise Product Costing
Software supplier FACTON is holding its User Conference for the first time in Potsdam under the new name “Cost Smarter – the Conference for Enterprise Product Costing” on December 12, 2019. The conference will cover costing industry trends and is positioning the topic of electronics costing as one of its key agenda items. The conference will also present new EPC solutions and offer a forum for discussing software-specific issues with users. - October 03, 2019 - FACTON
Dick Hannah Dealerships Named a Winner of the Oregon Top Workplaces 2019 Award in Oregon/Southwest Washington
Dick Hannah Dealerships has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Oregonian. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by research company Energage, LLC. The award is given based on several aspects of workplace culture, including... - October 03, 2019 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
BYD 60-Foot Battery Electric Bus Completes Full Altoona Pass/Fail Test
BYD’s K11M became the first battery electric transit bus of its size to complete the full 15,000-mile durability test in an impressive 106 days, setting the bar high for all other bus manufacturers. - October 02, 2019 - BYD
Dan Schock Named Regional Sales Manager for Nova USA’s TrailerDecking.com Division
Dan Schock has been named regional sales manager for Nova Products Inc.’s TrailerDecking.com division. He is responsible for the sale and distribution of the company’s complete line of Apitong trailer decking, flooring, accessories and supplies throughout eight Midwest states including... - October 01, 2019 - Nova USA
autopom! Unveils New Texting/SMS Service for Customers
autopom! is making a name for itself as one of the top providers of quality customer service in the warranty industry thanks to its new texting and SMS service. - September 26, 2019 - autopom!
BYD to Unveil New Transit Bus and Motor Coach
BYD (Build Your Dreams) will unveil two new all-electric, zero-emission vehicles – a new transit bus and a new motor coach - at BusCon 2019, held at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 23-25. BYD will display its K7M-ER transit bus and the C9M Motor Coach at BusCon,... - September 25, 2019 - BYD
MOTOR Data Drives New Technologies at AAPEX 2019
MOTOR Information Systems will demonstrate exciting data solutions for the future at the 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Product Exposition. - September 24, 2019 - MOTOR Information Systems
A3 Auto Launches New Automotive Website with AutoJini
A3 Auto, a pre-owned car dealership in Bondurant, Iowa, built a new website for their family-owned business with AutoJini. The new website has been updated to be responsive, include custom forms, and optimization for search engines. “We are grateful for this opportunity to grow with A3... - September 21, 2019 - AutoJini
Widow Launching Second National Tire Safety Tour
Diana Hubner’s book, "The Tire Mom: My Highway to Healing," is the story of her national tire-giveaway tour to raise awareness of tire manufacture dates. - September 18, 2019 - The Tire Mom
Calling All Volunteers for 7th Annual Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance presented by Porsche invites you to join the action and get involved by volunteering at this prestigious automotive event. - September 13, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Concours Participants Tour Presented by Piloti Takes to Grey Bruce County
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance presented by Porsche takes participants on a tour of beautiful Grey and Bruce counties as part of its annual automotive weekend festivities in Kemble, Ontario. - September 13, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Population Health Alliance Announces Senator Braun of Indiana as a Keynote Speaker at Their Annual Innovation Summit and Capitol Caucus
The Senator will highlight the unique role of the employer in driving innovation in Population Health. - September 12, 2019 - Population Health Alliance
Perrion D. Roberts Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Perrion D. Roberts of Huntsville, Alabama has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of automobile sales. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - September 12, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Awarded DOE Grant to Develop Improved Materials for Solid State Batteries
Wildcat Discovery Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy as a recipient of a $1,223,833 grant for the discovery of materials for an all-solid battery. - September 10, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
A&L Motor Sales Completes Detail, Service & Collision Centers as Part of 8.5-Acre Renovation
Family-owned Monroeville luxury car dealership transforms to enhance customer experience. - September 05, 2019 - A&L Motor Sales
DynaGrace Enterprises Adds Respirator Fit Test Product to GSA Schedule 66
DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB, professional services company has added another quality line of products to the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services Schedule Contract. DynaGrace Enterprises is the first women-owned firm in Utah to be a vendor on that prestigious GSA... - August 28, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
HONK Technologies Names Rochelle Thielen EVP Partnerships to Accelerate Innovation Across the Roadside Assistance Ecosystem
HONK Technologies, the platform for connecting drivers, towing professionals and insurers, today announces that Rochelle Thielen, an automotive industry expert with over fifteen years of experience in the Auto Physical Damage (APD) and Insurtech space has been named to the newly created role of... - August 27, 2019 - HONK Technologies
BYD Showcased Luxury SUV, Hosted Panel at Concours d’Elegance
BYD (Build Your Dreams) made a successful debut at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, California, showcasing its innovative battery electric Tang Luxury SUV and hosting a panel discussion on the future of urban transportation. In addition, two of BYD’s Global Design Directors,... - August 23, 2019 - BYD
Where the Cars Are the Stars – 1953 Motorama Cars – Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Presented by Porsche
Let’s go back to the days of “dream cars,” where not only were these cars destined for an elite audience but were destined for a travelling road show that spanned more than a decade. - August 23, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
TFI Envision Develops Ad Campaign for NAPA® Echlin® and Tech Expert® Brands
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected to develop a new advertising campaign for NAPA® Echlin® and Tech Expert® automotive aftermarket parts. The target audience is making buying decisions based on either brand loyalty or product efficacy and NAPA® has always stood firmly behind the... - August 22, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
CougarShield International Granted Trademark by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
CougarShield® International protects its Intellectual Property by achieving registered Trademark Status for its Name and Logo. - August 22, 2019 - CougarShield International
Where the Cars Are the Stars – Firsts – Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Presented by Porsche
With many vehicles vying for limited class spots, a recurring theme has arisen during the company's research: that of “firsts.” - August 21, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
WHC is Acquiring the Taxi Businesses from Transdev North America
WHC Worldwide, LLC is acquiring the taxi businesses from Transdev North America, including zTrip. This acquisition adds more than 2,500 vehicles in Baltimore, Dulles airport, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and West Palm Beach. This most recent acquisition makes WHC Worldwide, LLC the largest national taxi company in the United States. - August 16, 2019 - zTrip WHC
HONK’s Raising Awareness for the Safety of Tow Truck Professionals & Emergency First Responders Nationwide
Fifty percent of Americans have not heard of "Move Over" laws, every driver has a part to play in keeping first responders safe. - August 15, 2019 - HONK Technologies
FACTON is Strengthening Its Presence in the Industrial IoT Application Landscape and Now Positioning Its EPC Solution in the PTC Marketplace
FACTON, software manufacturer and creator of the FACTON Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) solution, is offering its FACTON EPC Design Costing software directly to PTC partners and customers in the PTC Marketplace. This will position FACTON with one of the leading global Internet of Things (IoT) platform providers. - August 02, 2019 - FACTON
BYD to Host Panel on Designing Smart, Stylish Urban Transportation
BYD will be hosting a panel on the future of urban mobility at the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegence. - August 02, 2019 - BYD
BYD, Smart Local 105, College Partner on Apprenticeship Program
BYD (Build Your Dreams), SMART Local 105, and Antelope Valley College announced the creation of a manufacturing apprenticeship program, providing crucial job training, especially to underserved populations. Called the Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, the program will total 16.5... - August 01, 2019 - BYD
The Second Annual Exotics on Las Olas is Returning to Fort Lauderdale on November 9-10th
Car enthusiasts will convene for a day-long event along the famed Las Olas Boulevard for the opportunity to be up-close-and-personal to some of the rarest exotics and customs in the automobile industry today. Some of the world’s most renowned brands and models will be on display including a Bugatti Veyron, Bugatti Chiron, McLaren P1, McLaren Senna, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari 330, Ferrari F50, Lykan HyperSport, Fenyr SuperSport, Koenigsegg jesko, Duesenberg, Pagani, Ford GT, Toyota - July 31, 2019 - Exotics on Las Olas
A Strategic Alliance Between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies Set to Revolutionize Electro-Mobility in Europe
In the very near future, Slovakia should see the construction of a 100MWh battery production line, the costs of which are estimated at EUR100m. This initiative comes as the result of a strategic alliance agreement signed today between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies. For the first time, Wildcat’s renowned R&D platform enhanced with AI capabilities will be brought to Europe and combined in a unique full-scale production line. - July 29, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
3rd Annual Cars & Coffee at Cobble Beach
The 3rd Annual Cars & Coffee at Cobble Beach is a gathering of 175+ prized classic automobiles adorning the lush driving range and tee-boxes of Cobble Beach Golf Resort. - July 27, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Ready Wireless® IoT Solution Enables Organizations to Build Safe Driving Cultures
Announcing Release of Ready Fleet® IoT Platform with cutting edge tools to manage driving policy, measure distracted and risky driving behavior and deploy safety management programs. - July 26, 2019 - Ready Wireless
Porsche Canada Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance for 2019
Porsche Canada comes on as presenting sponsor for 7th annual Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. - July 25, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Ellis Marshall Global: UK Economy Returns to Growth
Re-opening of UK car manufacturing operations trigger return to growth but Ellis Marshall Global analysts warn of possible contraction in Q2. - July 24, 2019 - Ellis Marshall Global
The Atlantic Automotive Group Acquires Babylon Honda
On Monday July 15, 2019, the Atlantic Automotive Group acquired the Babylon Honda dealership, located on the south shore of Long Island. Atlantic is the largest automotive group in the New York metropolitan region, having sold over 55,000 vehicles in 2018, with over 250,000 retail customers - July 23, 2019 - The New Babylon Honda
Avis Malaysia Wins the Prestigious Rentalcars.com Award for Outstanding Customer Experience
Avis Malaysia, a part of the DRB-HICOM Group, recently won a prestigious award for outstanding customer experience for its branches at Kuching and Kota Kinabalu International Airports from the world’s leading online car rental provider, Rentalcars.com. The Rentalcar.com Customer Favourite... - July 19, 2019 - DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd
New Automotive Marketplace Seeks to "Wreck" Online Car Sales
Finally - The Official Marketplace of the Branded Title Industry - July 18, 2019 - ResurWrecked Media
Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance Gearing Up for 7th Year
The quintessential Canadian Concours d’Elegance is returning to Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community September 14-15, 2019 for its 7th year in a row. - July 18, 2019 - Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil Enhances the Durability & Luster of Automotive Wood Product Applications
Nova USA’s Apitong Oil was specifically-designed to enhance the durability and beauty of nearly all exterior wood products used in heavy duty automotive and industrial applications. Developed with a proprietary blend of Tung oil, UV blockers, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, Apitong... - July 17, 2019 - Nova USA
Bay Ridge Honda Sponsors Summer Stroll on 3rd
Come join Bay Ridge Honda, an auto dealership proudly owned by Robert Sabbagh, tonight at the annual Summer Stroll on 3rd. The fun will begin today, Friday, July 12th, at 6pm and run until 10:30pm. Participants will enjoy cultural exhibitions, performances, book signings, crafts, food options and chess challenges for kids. - July 12, 2019 - Bay Ridge Honda
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Trucking Legal Forum
The ATA Litigation Center’s annual Trucking Legal Forum schedules Steven Garrish to sit on panel discussing the science, case law and compliance issues surrounding the role of fatigue in truck accident litigation. - July 11, 2019 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Back-to-School Season by Giving Away Laptops and Backpacks
Leading auto insurance group to give away 38 Chromebook laptops as part of their online and in-store Back-to-School Sweepstakes starting July 22. Additionally, backpacks will be gifted with an in-store quote or three referrals. - July 11, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
1,000 Fuel Cell Electric Heavy Vehicles for Cleaner Port Operations - Powered by Horizon
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has announced the signing of an MOU to supply 1,000 units of 100kW and higher automotive fuel cell systems for heavy duty trucks within three years, with the first units to be delivered in the second half of 2019. This represents one of the largest deployments of fuel... - July 11, 2019 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
New Global Innovation: Maximator Developed Pulse Testing Technology Up to 8,000 Bar (116,000 psi)
German company expands product portfolio in the field of pulse testing technology. - July 08, 2019 - MAXIMATOR GmbH
CarShopper.com Emerges as the Leading One-Stop Shop for Buying and Selling Used Cars in Pennsylvania
Buying and selling used cars at reasonable prices is now a reality in Pennsylvania courtesy of CarShopper.com. - July 04, 2019 - CarShopper.com
Ecuador Freedom Brings High Performance Australian Motorcycle Tires to the Middle of the World
MotoZ Names Ecuador Freedom as Exclusive Ecuador Distributor. - June 28, 2019 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Custom Truck One Source Announces Expansion in Odessa, TX
Custom Truck One Source announced today an expansion by moving from its current Midland location to a larger facility in Odessa, TX to meet the increasing demands of its customers in the region. “We’re very pleased to move into a larger facility in Odessa, TX so we can continue to... - June 27, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source