Cars and Trucks

GuardKnox Opens New Subsidiary in Detroit

DETROIT, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GuardKnox, the automotive industry’s first global Cybertech tier supplier of secure, service-oriented, and high-performance computing solutions, announced today the opening of a new subsidiary, GuardKnox USA, in Detroit. Joe Romeo, who held senior roles at both Ford and Bosch, has been appointed Managing Director to lead GuardKnox USA.

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Shift Launches Online Car-Buying, Repairs, Financial Tools

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — California-based used car marketplace Shift today announced the successful launch of three new major offerings for its customers: a new way to buy cars directly online; a machine learning-powered financial tool to help customers predict their loan terms; and appointment-based maintenance and repairs.

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Hertz Corporation

Hertz is First Car Rental Company Named by Ethisphere as Most Ethical Companies

ESTERO, Fla., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), one of the largest car rental companies, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies of 2020. The Hertz Corporation – consisting of Hertz, Dollar,

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2017 Subaru BRZ Adds Magellan Navigation App to SUBARU STARLINK

Subaru has added Magellan Navi, a cloud-based navigation app, to the 2017 Subaru BRZ multimedia system. The app works through the SUBARU STARLINK™ In-vehicle Technology and in conjunction with customers’ smart phone to deliver up-to-date audio and visual navigation. The new service is available for immediate use with a 3-year subscription for $29.99.

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Cohda Unveils Gen 5 ‘Talking Car’ Device

Global connected vehicle technology leader Cohda Wireless has launched the MK5, its fifth generation ready-for-market ‘talking vehicle’ product. Cohda’s MK5 provides advance warning of potential dangers to vehicle safety by wirelessly gathering data from similarly equipped vehicles and infrastructure. The MK5 addresses both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) implementations, collectively referred to as V2X. Offering

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Formula E: The Watch, the Team, the Car…

The Future is Electric: – TAG Heuer to premiere FIA Formula E Championship season at special VIP press event inBeijing – MOTOR-RACING’S DOMINANT SWISS WATCH BRAND IS OFFICIAL PARTNER, OFFICIAL WATCH & OFFICIAL GLOBAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE 2014 FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP – TWO PIONEERS: The leader in prestigious and high-end chronographs joins forces with

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Kia Master Technicians Vie For Skill National Cup Title

Kia University, the training arm of Kia Motors America (KMA), hosted the biennial Kia Skill National Cup competition at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to determine the top master-level technicians from each of the company’s four regions (eastern, southern, central and western). The winning technicians on the national level will represent their respective dealerships

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New WiFi Entertainment System Coming in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile’s Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an accessory available for all current (MY12 and older)

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TrueCar.com Releases Performance Scorecards for Auto Manufacturers and Brands

TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, customer loyalty, market share and days in inventory. Below are the highest and lowest manufacturer and brand rankings by TrueCar.com:

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Jeep Partners With the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Jeep® has partnered with the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), an open enrollment public charter high school in Detroit, to develop a multi phased development program to expose students to programs and events designed to enrich and develop their educational path. Elements of the partnership include a mentoring program between Jeep brand employees and students,

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