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Small pickups fall short when it comes to rear-seat safety

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most small pickups fall short when it comes to protecting passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most small pickups fall short when it comes to protecting passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.
  • “Our updated moderate overlap front crash test proved to be challenging for small pickups,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • All these things tell us that the rear seat belts need improvement.”
    None of the five small crew cab pickups IIHS tested earns a good rating.
  • The Ford Ranger earns a marginal rating, and the Chevrolet Colorado, Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma are all rated poor.

Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Kentwood, Michigan Store

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its fourth store in Michigan, with the addition of its newest location in Kentwood, Michigan.

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  • Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its fourth store in Michigan, with the addition of its newest location in Kentwood, Michigan.
  • Located at 4110 28th Street SE, it is the first store in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
  • In addition to the $1 million dice roll, the Kentwood store will give away a $5,000 Floor Makeover as part of its grand opening festivities.
  • Now through September 5, 2023, customers will have the chance to register to win a $5,000 gift card from Floor & Decor.

Wendy's Brings 'The Baconator' to NASCAR's First Ever Chicago Street Race Weekend

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ohio, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To drive home that the Wendy's® Baconator® is first place worthy, Wendy's is once again teaming up with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and NASCAR driver Noah Gragson to bring home the bacon at the first-ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend. Gragson's No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro will be transformed into the boldest and beefiest car on the track – nicknamed the "The Baconator" after the fan-favorite and iconic Wendy's Baconator. Paying homage to Wendy's signature half-pound of fresh beef**, American cheese, and crispy Applewood smoked bacon, fans can expect bacon, bacon and more bacon zooming around the first-of-its-kind track and throughout the city from July 1 - 2.

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  • 42 Chevrolet Camaro will be transformed into the boldest and beefiest car on the track – nicknamed the "The Baconator" after the fan-favorite and iconic Wendy's Baconator .
  • To kick off the first-ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend, Wendy's is inviting fans to two official meet & greets with Noah Gragson at Chicago-area Wendy's restaurants!
  • This is NASCAR fans' chance to meet the man behind "The Baconator" wheel, grab an autograph and enjoy swag and sweet surprises ahead of the big race.
  • Check out the Wendy's app to rack up rewards and be the first to know about in-app offers.

Spider Energy Fueled Ryan Ellis's High-Octane Race at NASCAR Xfinity Series This Weekend!

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The modern and edgy look encapsulates the brand's high-energy culture and the unique experience Spider Energy offers to race enthusiasts and NASCAR fans.

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  • The modern and edgy look encapsulates the brand's high-energy culture and the unique experience Spider Energy offers to race enthusiasts and NASCAR fans.
  • "There's no better place to announce the new Spider Energy can design than at the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
  • We are confident that our customers will embrace the new design and appreciate the unique energy boost that Spider Energy Drink provides."
  • Our robust product offerings include Sway Energy Drink, Spider Energy Drink, Trevi Fruit Essence Water, Tickle Water, Sketch Can for Tweens, Cause Water & KOZ Water helping reduce global plastic pollution and Scorpion Energy Hemp/CBD.

NASCAR Heat 5 Next Gen Car Update (2022) DLC Released

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Next Gen Car features the cutting-edge design and performance of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen cars.

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  • The Next Gen Car features the cutting-edge design and performance of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen cars.
  • But that's not all - the Next Gen Car Update also introduces the legendary Bristol Dirt track as a playable option with the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series in Race Now and Online Multiplayer modes.
  • "We are thrilled to finally present the Next Gen Car Update to our passionate NASCAR Heat 5 community,” said Stephen Hood, Chief Executive Officer at Motorsport Games.
  • For more information about NASCAR Heat 5 and the Next Gen Car Update, please visit https://motorsportgames.com/nascar-heat-2022/index.html

Cintas’ Steve Rosa Will Drive Home From Work in a New Truck Tonight

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622838169/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622838169/en/
    Cintas Service Sales Representative (SSR) Steve Rosa stands next to his brand-new truck that he won in April through a Cintas-Carhartt customer awareness campaign.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    And that truck was delivered to Rosa at his Decatur, Ga., Cintas location and presented to him in a ceremony on Thursday morning.
  • “There is no one that embodies our Cintas culture more than Steve,” said Chris Wheeler, General Manager of Cintas’ Decatur Rental location.
  • After a countdown, the finalists opened their boxes together and Rosa had drawn the winning box and won the new truck.

Quality Takes a Back Seat to Innovation as Problems Reach a Record High, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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"The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future.

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  • "The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future.
  • The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement.
  • While problems with driving experience are flat year over year, quality declines in all other categories.
  • Plant quality awards are based solely on defects and malfunctions and exclude design-related problems.

Original Metaverse Second Life Celebrates 20th Birthday

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Second Life – the leader in virtual worlds, metaverse innovations, and pioneer of virtual economies – announced today its 20th birthday celebration, also known as “SL20B,” beginning on June 22, 2023.

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  • Second Life – the leader in virtual worlds, metaverse innovations, and pioneer of virtual economies – announced today its 20th birthday celebration, also known as “SL20B,” beginning on June 22, 2023.
  • A thriving economy exists in Second Life: tens of thousands of creators around the world profit from selling millions of virtual items and services on Second Life’s marketplace, with more than 1.6M transactions within Second Life every day.
  • While others continue to try, no other company has come close to building a world like Second Life,” said Philip Rosedale, Founder of Second Life.
  • “We’re proud and humbled by how our hundreds of thousands of residents have created positive, supportive, and accepting communities within Second Life,” said Brad Oberwager, CEO and Executive Chairman of Second Life.

Standard Motor Products Releases 156 New Part Numbers in June

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 156 new part numbers in its June new number announcement.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 156 new part numbers in its June new number announcement.
  • This most recent release provides new coverage in 61 different product categories, and 43 part numbers for 2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles.
  • Standard® and Four Seasons® remain committed to the strategic expansion of coverage for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Standard® has also introduced new powertrain components for the 2021-15 Lexus NX300h, 2020-17 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, and Nissan Rogue Hybrids.

On Your Mark, Canada! All 10 Teams Revealed for Season 9 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, Beginning July 4 on CTV

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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– Hosted by Jon Montgomery, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Season 9 teams include pro-wrestlers, drag queens, YouTubers, a professional athlete, a conservation officer, mental health and Indigenous advocates, a commercial scuba diver, an actor, and more –

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  • – Hosted by Jon Montgomery, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Season 9 teams include pro-wrestlers, drag queens, YouTubers, a professional athlete, a conservation officer, mental health and Indigenous advocates, a commercial scuba diver, an actor, and more –
    – For more information on the teams competing this season, visit CTV.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada –
    TORONTO, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The starting line is set for another adrenaline-pumping season of Canada's most-watched summer series, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA .
  • Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery , Season 9 of the mega-hit CTV Original series airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca , and the CTV app, beginning July 4 as an all-new cast of racers take their marks and prepare to embark on a non-stop, action-packed, high-stakes adventure of a lifetime.
  • Faced with the most intense race of their lives as they travel across Canada, the 10 teams tackle various challenges with the hope of winning the grand prize, consisting of two all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vehicles, an epic, round-the-world trip-of-a-lifetime for two courtesy of GURU Organic Energy, a $250,000 cash prize from Samsung, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions.