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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results

Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results

Second-quarter 2025 profit per share of $4.62; adjusted profit per share of $4.72 Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.1 billion in the second quarter of 2025 Deployed $1.5 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter Second Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2025 2024 Sales a ... Continue reading

Press Release: Nikon SLM Solutions and RINA Sign Letter of Intent to Launch H2AM Open Lab for Hydrogen Applications in Additive Manufacturing

Press Release: Nikon SLM Solutions and RINA Sign Letter of Intent to Launch H2AM Open Lab for Hydrogen Applications in Additive Manufacturing

Screenshot 2025-08-05 at 11.19.52.png  Press Release: Nikon SLM Solutions and RINA Sign Letter of Intent to Launch H2AM Open Lab for Hydrogen Applications in Additive Manufacturing Lübeck, Germany – August 5, 2025 – Nikon SLM Solutions AG and RINA have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a n ... Continue reading

E-Z-GO® Introduces Enhanced RXV Golf Car for 2026 Model Year

E-Z-GO® Introduces Enhanced RXV Golf Car for 2026 Model Year

AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025 -- Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. company and a leading designer and manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, announces the latest edition of its renowned RXV golf car for the 2026 model year. ... Continue reading

Former Leader of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Joins FaceTec

Former Leader of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Joins FaceTec

Mike Rankin named Strategic Adviser SUMMERLIN, Nev., Aug. 6, 2025 -- FaceTec announced that Mike Rankin will join its executive team as a strategic adviser, further expanding the company's industry-leading position in global 3D Face Verification and digital ID markets. ... Continue reading

Everged Accelerates EV Charging Expansion with i-charging's Advanced DCFC Technology

Everged Accelerates EV Charging Expansion with i-charging's Advanced DCFC Technology

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 -- Everged, a leading innovator in sustainable energy solutions and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, today announced its selection of i-charging as the provider of choice for its DC fast charging hardware offerings. ... Continue reading

Preowned Airplane Market Report

Preowned Airplane Market Report

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports, which cover used aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms, show used piston-single aircraft inventory shifting from a sideways trend in previous months to an upward trend in July. Asking prices in the piston-single market maintained an upward trend in July. ... Continue reading

Mercury Insurance and Safeco Insurance Announce Plans to Transition California Customers and Agents

Mercury Insurance and Safeco Insurance Announce Plans to Transition California Customers and Agents

Mercury to Support Agents and Consumers as Safeco Parent Liberty Mutual Shifts Its California Personal Lines Strategy LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2025 -- Mercury Insurance is partnering with Liberty Mutual Insurance on a plan to provide coverage for thousands of California Safeco Insurance customers impacted by a shift in Lib ... Continue reading

Greater NY Auto Dealers Association Elects New Leader

Greater NY Auto Dealers Association Elects New Leader

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2025 -- The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) is proud to announce the appointment of Eleanor Gulla as its new Chairwoman. ... Continue reading

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE'S GARY GRAY HONORED WITH INDUCTION INTO THE STURGIS HALL OF FAME

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE'S GARY GRAY HONORED WITH INDUCTION INTO THE STURGIS HALL OF FAME

In a momentous recognition of achievement and influence, Gary Gray – Vice President of Product Technology, Racing and Service for Indian Motorcycle – has been inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading

123Invent Inventor Develops New Car Seat for Potty-Training Children (MBQ-713)

123Invent Inventor Develops New Car Seat for Potty-Training Children (MBQ-713)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 6, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a convenient way for a potty-training child to use the bathroom when traveling in the car," said an inventor, from Albany, N.Y., "so I invented the ON THE GO MOBILE. ... Continue reading

123Invent Inventor Develops New Handle Accessory for Public Transit Passengers (MBQ-858)

123Invent Inventor Develops New Handle Accessory for Public Transit Passengers (MBQ-858)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 6, 2025 -- "I wanted to provide commuters and transit passengers with enhanced support, safety, and peace of mind when riding a bus, subway, or train," said an inventor, from Long Island City, N.Y., "so I invented the SAFETY RIDE. ... Continue reading

123Invent Inventor Develops New Safety Device for School Buses (LBT-7021)

123Invent Inventor Develops New Safety Device for School Buses (LBT-7021)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 6, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a simple modification for school buses to not only prevent cars from blowing past the stopped bus but to also mark those that do," said an inventor, from Shelley, Idaho, "so I invented the SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCEPT. ... Continue reading

123Invent Inventor Develops Security Device for Foot Pedal-Style Brakes (OSK-1071)

123Invent Inventor Develops Security Device for Foot Pedal-Style Brakes (OSK-1071)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 6, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a way to lock a foot-operated parking brake pedal to protect against potential car thieves," said an inventor, from Waterford, Mich., "so I invented the STAY PUT!. My design prevents the engaged emergency brake from being easily released by a criminal." The patent-pending ... Continue reading

CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms

CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms

As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. ... Continue reading

General Motors and Hyundai Agree To Co-develop Vehicles For Latin America

General Motors and Hyundai Agree To Co-develop Vehicles For Latin America

The two companies will co-develop four vehicles for the Central and South American market, including a compact SUV, car and pick-up, as well as a mid-size pick-up, all with the flexibility to use either internal combustion or hybrid propulsion systems. ... Continue reading

Cathay Pacific Signs Agreement for More GE Aerospace Engines to Power 777-9s

Cathay Pacific Signs Agreement for More GE Aerospace Engines to Power 777-9s

CINCINNATI , Aug. 6, 2025 -- GE Aerospace announced today that Cathay Pacific has committed to purchasing GE9X engines to power 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline's total commitment to 35 GE9X powered 777-9s.  The deal also includes a service agreement to cover the maintenance, repair, and over ... Continue reading

ZM Trucks Unveils the ZM8 SWB Model, a Class 4 & 5 Compact Electric Workhorse Built for Urban Agility

ZM Trucks Unveils the ZM8 SWB Model, a Class 4 & 5 Compact Electric Workhorse Built for Urban Agility

 New short wheelbase variant offers up to 12,450 lbs payload, dual ePTOs, and up to 165 miles of range for fleet versatility FONTANA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 -- ZM Trucks today proudly announced the official launch of its newest model, the ZM8 SWB (Short Wheelbase), featuring a 138-inch wheelbase designed for enhanced m ... Continue reading

Zoomcar Collaborates with Google Cloud to bring Generative AI at the Core of Guest, Host Experience

Zoomcar Collaborates with Google Cloud to bring Generative AI at the Core of Guest, Host Experience

Zoomcar leverages Google Cloud's Gemini models and AI/ML platform to achieve a significant reduction in host onboarding time, host-driven cancellations and also fraud detection on the platform. BENGALURU, India, Aug. ... Continue reading

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2025 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Cathay Pacific today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. ... Continue reading

Dodge to Reveal New Muscle Ahead of 10th Roadkill Nights, Dodge Badassadors Make Debut at Roadkill Event

Dodge to Reveal New Muscle Ahead of 10th Roadkill Nights, Dodge Badassadors Make Debut at Roadkill Event

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6, 2025 -- Continue Reading MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is just days away, and Dodge is still coming strong with new thrills and fan activities on tap for the 10th year of the big horsepower celebration, which brings street-legal drag racing to Woodward Avenue in Ponti ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

All-new, redesigned 6th generation RAV4 will be available in Core, Sport, and Rugged styles across seven grades, including a new-look Woodland and first-ever GR SPORT. ... Continue reading

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