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High Interest Rates and Slow Economy Repress U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows interest rates and the overall economy continue to weigh on dealers and hold back their business.

Key Points: 
  • Latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows interest rates and the overall economy continue to weigh on dealers and hold back their business.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overall dealer sentiment in the U.S. held mostly steady in Q3 2023 compared to Q2, as high interest rates and economic concerns weigh heavily on the U.S. auto market, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI).
  • U.S. auto dealer sentiment holds mostly steady in Q3, as high interest rates and economic concerns weigh on the market.
  • "The latest index indicates that persistently high interest rates and lingering concerns about the economy and market conditions are dampening overall dealer sentiment," said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke.

New crash test spotlights lagging protection for rear passengers

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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“The original moderate overlap test was our first evaluation and the lynchpin of the Institute’s crash testing program,” said IIHS President David Harkey.

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  • “The original moderate overlap test was our first evaluation and the lynchpin of the Institute’s crash testing program,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • However, the additional measurements provided by the new test show that most of them don’t provide adequate protection for the rear passenger’s head and neck — the most vulnerable areas of the body.
  • Features like rear seat airbags and seat belts that themselves inflate to mitigate the effects of crash forces could help too.
  • The test speed, offset and barrier used in the new test remain the same as in the original one.

Standard Motor Products Continues Growth of Ignition Coil Program

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) continues to add to its aftermarket-leading Ignition Coil program, which includes more than 800 Coils providing 99% coverage for import and domestic vehicles.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) continues to add to its aftermarket-leading Ignition Coil program, which includes more than 800 Coils providing 99% coverage for import and domestic vehicles.
  • Standard's Ignition Coil Program features a variety of coil types to fit many applications, including Coil on Plug, Electronic, Pencil, Cassette, Import, Blue Streak Heavier-Duty, and Blue Streak Direct Ignition Coil Kits.
  • Standard offers a full line of premium automotive products for ignition, electrical, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems including diesel, turbochargers, TPMS, VVT, ADAS and Blue Streak heavier-duty ignition coils.
  • With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts.

New Product Introduction: Hidden Hitch® by Draw-Tite

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220729005101/en/
    Draw-Tite Hidden Hitch main photo (Photo: Horizon Global)
    Unlike a typical hitch, the Hidden Hitch trailer hitch mounts behind a vehicles rear fascia, so it stays hidden, allowing the vehicle to maintain its original fresh from factory appearance.
  • The Hidden Hitch series is Draw-Tites all-new premium hitch and truly a hitch only when you need it, said Greg Sarkozi, Product Manager of Towing and Electrical Products at Horizon Global.
  • Every Hidden Hitch trailer hitch includes:
    Quick and easy removal of receiver assembly with simple handle turn no tools necessary!
  • Acura RDX / All Styles / 2010-2012 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76902)
    Acura RDX / All Styles / 2013-2018 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76902)
    Acura RDX / With +12V Power Provision / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76902)
    Acura RDX / Without +12V Power Provision / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76902)
    Audi Q3 / All Styles / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76918)
    Audi Q5 / All Styles / 2018-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76911)
    Audi SQ5 / All Styles / 2018-2021 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76911)
    BMW X1 / All Styles / 2016-2019 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76923)
    BMW X1 / All Styles / 2020-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76923)
    BMW X3 / All Styles / 2011-2017 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76906)
    BMW X3 / All Styles / 2018-2021 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76906)
    BMW X3 / All Styles / 2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76906)
    BMW X5 / Except M Sport Package / 2007-2014 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76903)
    BMW X5 / Except M Sport Package / 2015-2018 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76903)
    BMW X5 / Except M Sport Package / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76908)
    Cadillac XT5 / All Styles / 2017-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76924)
    Chrysler Grand Caravan (Canada Only) / All Styles / 2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76916)
    Chrysler Pacifica / Limited, Touring L, Touring L Plus, Touring Plus / 2017-2020 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76916)
    Chrysler Pacifica / LX, Touring / 2017-2020 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76916)
    Chrysler Pacifica / All Styles / 2021-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76916)
    Chrysler Voyager / All Styles / 2020-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76916)
    Ford Explorer / All Styles / 2020-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76910)
    Ford Mustang Mach-E / All Styles / 2021-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76919)
    Honda Odyssey / With Fuse Provisions / 2018-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76915)
    Honda Odyssey / Without Fuse Provisions / 2018-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76915)
    Infinity QX60 / All Styles / 2014-2020 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76904)
    Jeep Grand Cherokee / All Styles / 2011-2013 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76913)
    Jeep Grand Cherokee / All Styles / 2014-2021 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76913)
    Jeep Grand Cherokee WK / All Styles / 2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76913)
    Lexus RX350 / Except F Sport Models / 2016-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76905)
    Lexus RX450h / Except F Sport Models / 2016-2021 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76905)
    Lincoln Aviator / All Styles / 2020-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76910)
    Mercedes-Benz GLE350 / All Styles / 2021-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76925)
    Nissan Pathfinder / All Styles / 2013-2020 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76904)
    Subaru Forester / All Styles / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76927)
    Subaru Outback / Wagon, Except Sport / 2011-2019 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76907)
    Subaru Outback / All Styles / 2020-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76926)
    Toyota RAV4 / All Styles / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76912)
    Volkswagen Tiguan / All Styles / 2018-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76918)
    Volvo XC40 / All Styles / 2019-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76922)
    Volvo XC60 / All Styles / 2018-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76920)
    Volvo XC90 / All Styles / 2016-2022 (Hidden Hitch Part Number: 76920)
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Bridgestone Launches DriveGuard Plus: Next-Generation Premium Touring Tire with Run-Flat Technology

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the all-new Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus premium touring tire, designed to deliver a comfortable ride backed by the security of an extended mobility promise.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the all-new Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus premium touring tire, designed to deliver a comfortable ride backed by the security of an extended mobility promise.
  • "When we were designing the next generation of the Bridgestone DriveGuard tire, our goal was to produce a run-flat tire that significantly reduces the trade-offs that consumers may expect," said Mirella Cielo, president, consumer replacement tire sales and marketing, Bridgestone Americas.
  • Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus tires are available now at all Bridgestone authorized tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
  • 3Comparison based on the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus tires vs. the Bridgestone DriveGuard tires from internal testing.

Small SUVs struggle in new, tougher side test

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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In the first tests of 2020-21 vehicles, only one out of 20 small SUVs, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, earns a good rating.

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  • In the first tests of 2020-21 vehicles, only one out of 20 small SUVs, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, earns a good rating.
  • All 20 small SUVs earn good ratings in the first-generation side test.
  • The new test reveals wide discrepancies in the degree of protection these small SUVs provide for the pelvis and the chest.
  • While all 20 small SUVs received good scores for their structures in the original test, only eight earn good ratings for structural integrity in the new, higher-energy evaluation.

Magewell Introduces Centralized Encoder, Decoder and Stream Management Software

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Computing, Gateway, Internet architecture, Networking hardware, Videotelephony, IT infrastructure, Technology, Cloud infrastructure

NANJING, China, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Video interface and IP workflow innovator Magewell today announced its new Magewell Cloud multi-device management software.

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  • NANJING, China, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Video interface and IP workflow innovator Magewell today announced its new Magewell Cloud multi-device management software.
  • Available free of charge for installation on an on-premises server or cloud hosting platform, the Magewell Cloudsoftware provides centralized configuration and control of multiple Magewell IP encoders and decoders plus powerful stream management features including protocol conversion and SRT gateway functionality.
  • "The Magewell Cloud software makes it easy for integrators, administrators, and IT staff to configure and manage multiple Magewell IP devices across any number of sites through an intuitive, browser-based interface while also providing workflow-simplifying stream management functions."
  • Magewell Cloud supports remote management of all of the company's current hardware solutions for streaming and IP conversion.