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Consumer Watchdog Calls On CA Senators To Pledge to Leave Public Office If Their Vote For Pathways Western Grid Leads Trump's FERC To Invalidate Clean Energy Laws

Consumer Watchdog Calls On CA Senators To Pledge to Leave Public Office If Their Vote For Pathways Western Grid Leads Trump's FERC To Invalidate Clean Energy Laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2025 -- Consumer Watchdog wrote to California State Senators today warning them that a pending proposal, SB 540 (Becker) to create a Western regional grid could lead to overriding of key state environmental laws, including the Renewal Portfolio Standards (RPS), which sets deadlines for c ... Continue reading

Dana Incorporated to Participate in the Wolfe Research Virtual Autos Summit

Dana Incorporated to Participate in the Wolfe Research Virtual Autos Summit

MAUMEE, Ohio, March 12, 2025 -- Dana Incorporated announced today it will participate in the Wolfe Research Virtual Autos Summit on March 18. Beginning at 2:10 p.m. EDT, Dana's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Timothy Kraus will host a virtual fireside chat for approximately 40 minutes. ... Continue reading

Deploy Action - New Organization is Taking on the Fight to Push the Clean Energy Economic Sector Forward in California

Deploy Action - New Organization is Taking on the Fight to Push the Clean Energy Economic Sector Forward in California

Former DOE Leaders, California Legislators and Green Tech Industry Executives have Come Together to Lead the State in Decarbonization SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2025 -- Former Department of Energy (DOE) Advisor Arnab Pal and former Assemblymember Phil Ting today announced the launch of a powerful new organization th ... Continue reading

Plaza Tire Service opens 7th Kentucky Location

Plaza Tire Service opens 7th Kentucky Location

The new build is the 80th Plaza Tire Service location and the 7th in the Blue Grass State. Sun Auto Tire & Service now operates 514 locations nationwide. ... Continue reading

USPS Promotes National Safe Driving Campaign

USPS Promotes National Safe Driving Campaign

The public has an important role to play to keep everyone out of harm's way WASHINGTON, March 12, 2025 -- The Postal Service has one of largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles that drive more than a billion miles every year, delivering mail to more than 169 million delivery points across the nation ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Offers Superman-themed Studio Tour to Celebrate Superman Day

Road Trip: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Offers Superman-themed Studio Tour to Celebrate Superman Day

In celebration of Superman Day on April 18, 2025, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood invites guests to embark on a Superman-themed Studio Tour as part of a special one-day event centered around Superman. ... Continue reading

The Amelia Winners: 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 and 1967 Lotus 49 Earn Best of Show Accolades as Enthusiasts Celebrate Speed and Elegance

The Amelia Winners: 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 and 1967 Lotus 49 Earn Best of Show Accolades as Enthusiasts Celebrate Speed and Elegance

Among a distinguished field of more than 240 historically significant automobiles, spanning 35 classes, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 claimed the prestigious title of Best of Show, Concours d'Elegance, while a 1967 Lotus 49 was honored as Best of Show, Concours de Sport at the 30th Amelia Concours d'Elegance. Event press r ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Increase Year Over Year in February, With Record EV Incentives and Booming Six-Figure Vehicle Sales

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Increase Year Over Year in February, With Record EV Incentives and Booming Six-Figure Vehicle Sales

ATLANTA, March 11, 2025 -- The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from February include: Continue Reading Cox Automotive logo (PRNewsfoto/Kelley Blue Book) The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $4 ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Estimates Over 44,000 Traffic Deaths in 2024

National Safety Council Estimates Over 44,000 Traffic Deaths in 2024

Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 44,680 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States during 2024. This represents a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to 2023, with only 82 fewer deaths, indicating the crisis on U.S. roadways continues with little improve ... Continue reading

Auto Parts Remanufacturing Market to Reach USD 27.21 Billion by 2030, Driven by Eco-Friendly Solutions and Cost-Effective Alternatives | Valuates Reports

Auto Parts Remanufacturing Market to Reach USD 27.21 Billion by 2030, Driven by Eco-Friendly Solutions and Cost-Effective Alternatives | Valuates Reports

Auto Parts Remanufacturing Market is Segmented by Type (Engine, Transmission, Starter, Generator), by Application (Commercial Car, Personal Car). BANGALORE, India, March 11, 2025 -- The Global Market for Auto Parts Remanufacturing was estimated to be worth USD 16850 Million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size ... Continue reading

CarData, Inc. & Velocity Automotive Marketing Expand Vehicle Photography Services in Southern California with Tristar Digital Services Acquisition

CarData, Inc. & Velocity Automotive Marketing Expand Vehicle Photography Services in Southern California with Tristar Digital Services Acquisition

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2025 -- CarData, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle inventory photography for franchise car dealerships, in partnership with Velocity Automotive Marketing, is proud to announce its expansion into Southern California through the acquisition of Tristar Digital Services. This strategic acquisition ... Continue reading

Fuel Retailers, Trucking Fleets and Home Heating Industry Urge Congress to Extend the 'Section 40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit

Fuel Retailers, Trucking Fleets and Home Heating Industry Urge Congress to Extend the 'Section 40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit

$1 Per Gallon Biodiesel Tax Credit Will Restore Market Certainty and Mitigate Inflationary Concerns ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11, 2025 -- NATSO, representing America's truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), Energy Ma ... Continue reading

Geely Enters Australia and New Zealand, Completing Its Global Presence Across Five Continents

Geely Enters Australia and New Zealand, Completing Its Global Presence Across Five Continents

SYDNEY, March 11, 2025 -- Geely Auto today announced the official launch of its brand and Geely EX5 – the next-generation SUV – in Australia and New Zealand. This expansion finalized Geely's business layout across five continents with a robust channel of networks and inclusive products. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Rooftop Sunshade Accessory for Vehicles (ADA-125)

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Rooftop Sunshade Accessory for Vehicles (ADA-125)

PITTSBURGH, March 12, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a Kevlar mesh covering for the rooftop that filters out bright sunlight and harmful UV rays," said an inventor, from Lawrenceville, Ga., "so I invented the ROOFTOP SUNSHADE ACCESSORY. My protective design would offer a more pleasurable riding experience while still main ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Overflow Fuel Catcher for Boats (BDH-369)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Overflow Fuel Catcher for Boats (BDH-369)

PITTSBURGH, March 12, 2025 -- "I wanted to create a product to prevent boaters from spilling gasoline into the water when refueling," said an inventor, from Benton, La., "so I invented the OVERFLOW FUEL CATCHER. My design would automatically catch and contain fuel for reuse, and it would help prevent petrochemicals fro ... Continue reading

NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe's Beginning

NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe's Beginning

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2025 -- NASA's newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the ingredients of life in our galaxy. Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, ... Continue reading

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts to Advance Biomedical, Materials, and Physical Sciences via the ISS National Laboratory

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts to Advance Biomedical, Materials, and Physical Sciences via the ISS National Laboratory

Astronauts to Support Cutting-Edge Biomedical Investigations, NSF-Funded Physical Science Projects, and More Through the ISS National Lab KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., March 12, 2025 -- Four crew members will embark on a new long-duration science expedition when they launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on a S ... Continue reading

Who's Cruising in 2025: Cruisebound's New Findings on Cruise Passenger Demographics and Demand

Who's Cruising in 2025: Cruisebound's New Findings on Cruise Passenger Demographics and Demand

NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 -- Cruisebound, the fastest-growing online cruise agency in the U.S., unveiled insights into the evolving landscape of cruise passenger demographics and booking behaviors. The Digital Transformation of Travel and Cruise Reservations Continues Continue Reading With economic uncertainty high, cru ... Continue reading

CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unite to Support Families With Fix-It Day 2025

CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unite to Support Families With Fix-It Day 2025

"CarParts.com is not just a company—it's a community that cares, and Fix-It Day is our way of stepping up, living our Core Values, and making a real difference in the community." For many, a working vehicle is more than just transportation—it's a lifeline to employment, education, and essential services. ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Continue Partnership to Improve Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety

Hyundai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Continue Partnership to Improve Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety

Hyundai Motor America announced the continuation of its partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to strengthen its support of child passenger and pedestrian safety. The donation will go toward the hospital's Injury Prevention and Child Passenger Safety Program, which provides safety education and equipme ... Continue reading

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