Hyundai, Kia bringing back large crossovers
Hyundai and Kia are jumping back into the large crossover segment with two models recently spotted by spy photographers.
Senate’s Mitch McConnell, Charles Schumer urged to fix autonomous car bill
A diverse group of public interest organizations is urging Senate leaders to not advance legislation enabling the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles until self-described safety flaws are corrected.
Toyota revs engine development
Toyota is rolling out its latest wave of greener, meaner powertrain technologies as part of a sweeping overhaul to replace 80 percent of its lineup by 2023.
Mitsubishi dealers see an ally in Fred Diaz
Fred Diaz is heading back home as incoming CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, ready to put his insider knowledge of Mitsubishi together with an understanding of the U.S.
Detroit auto show move to October could cut costs
Executives in charge of the Detroit auto show are likely to reschedule it to early October, while recasting the annual event as a simpler, less expensive show.
U.S. sales slip, but so do incentives
The automotive industry may be learning from past mistakes. As new-vehicle sales decline to start the year, automakers are largely avoiding the temptation to slash prices when demand fades.
Communication is Essential For a Successful Contractor Business
Being a good contractor isn’t just about your skillset (with your hands) or your contractor’s license, it’s your ability to communicate effectively with clients. Without your customers, you have no… Read more »
New Canada-Florida chamber planned amid talk of tariffs
Amid growing protectionist moves by President Donald Trump’s administration, Canadians in Florida are expanding a chamber of commerce between the nation and the state, and highlighting the huge volume of… Read more »
Delta spat with NRA prompts Florida welcome
Former Miami Beach Mayor Phil Levine, who is running for governor, joined a growing chorus of politicians telling Delta Airlines to move its headquarters out of Atlanta in response to… Read more »
Accidents Happen: Contractor Incidents and Safety Tips
Accidents happen. This is why it’s important for a contractor or a contracting company to carry worker’s compensation, because you never know when someone with trip or slip! In 2016,… Read more »
Harris Rosen tries to stay humble and hard-working at 78
After Hurricane Matthew devastated southwest Haiti in 2016, there was little left standing around the school that hotelier Harris Rosen built. Photos show its bright red roof mostly intact, surrounded… Read more »
Lockheed Martin’s growing Orlando workforce is amped about technology
Lockheed Martin’s recent hiring binge is snapping up engineers and tech talent from the University of Central Florida and other schools almost as fast as they graduate, and bringing in… Read more »
Target the right customers for your Contractor Business
If you have your own contracting business, getting new customers is your livelihood. However, you want to promote yourself to the RIGHT customers. Otherwise, if you just promote to the… Read more »
Piedmont buys downtown Orlando HD Supply building
Piedmont Office Realty Trust has purchased downtown Orlando’s HD Supply building at 501 W. Church St., according to Orange County property records. The five-story building was opened in 2004 near… Read more »
Orlando attorney blasts the NRA, turns in AR-15
Orlando attorney Charlie Gray, who says he’s been a longtime member of the National Rifle Association, posted a photo of himself on Facebook Monday as he turned over in his… Read more »
Promote Contracting Business with Email Newsletters
Looking for another way to promote your contracting business? How about an email newsletter? Sure, email newsletters can be annoying, but that’s only when they are not created or sent… Read more »
Luxury statewide motor coach service adds UCF shuttle
Orlando-based luxury motor coach transportation service RedCoach said it will add a free shuttle service from UCF to its Orlando station near Orlando International Airport. The move caters to a… Read more »
UCF will boost space sciences with deal to manage Arecibo Observatory
A consortium led by University of Central Florida will soon take over management of Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, the largest operational radio telescope in the world. UCF intends to… Read more »
Lockheed Martin allows rare tour of classified F-35 flight simulator
Retired Air Force fighter pilot Christine Mau scanned the horizon over Eglin Air Force Base, looking for the enemy. “There they are,” she said, indicating two Russian-made MIG 29s among… Read more »
Disney adding solar farm: Reedy Creek signs easement for 50MW facility
Disney World will soon be connected to a new solar farm along State Road 429, 10 times larger than the existing Hidden Mickey solar farm near Epcot. Reedy Creek Improvement… Read more »