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FORMBY, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Underwriting has today launched its 25+ vehicle taxi fleet product, bringing expanded capacity and specialist expertise to brokers serving taxi fleet operators across the UK. The product covers private hire and public hire vehicles, including those written on CCE, Book & Bonus and new ventures. As part of Acorn Group - the UK’s leading taxi insurer - Granite gives brokers access to more than four decades of taxi market experience and a fully...

MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When asked what her favorite thing about the VinFast VF 8 Plus is, Sarah, a Quebec resident, answers without hesitation: Pet Mode. With this feature selected, the air conditioning stays on even when the vehicle is locked. The center display reassures passersby with a message that reads, “Please don’t worry! The climate control is still on to make sure my pet is comfortable. I’ll be back shortly.” For Sarah, this little feature means she can run into a store fo...

MANASSAS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prince William County Public Schools unveiled its new emissions-reducing propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility. The 62 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are also the first from the company to come equipped with standard driver airbags. The propane buses were purchased from Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia. In collaboration with its corporate headquarters in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, the dealer provided a fully equipped 78-passenger propane school bus d...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HopSkipDrive, the leader in safe, fast, and simple supplemental student transportation, today released its seventh annual Safety Report. The data reveals that in 2025, 99.7% of rides were completed without a safety concern of any kind—a consistent benchmark maintained even as the company doubled its partner network to serve over 2,000 school districts, government agencies, and nonprofits nationwide. To date, HopSkipDrive remains the first and only company in the st...

LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Canadians prepare for another busy car buying season, used car scams such as re-vinning and odometer rollbacks pose serious risks for Canadians nationwide. CARFAX Canada analyzes billions of data records across North America, helping Canadians take extra precautions before buying a used vehicle to avoid costly surprises. “Criminals can be extremely sophisticated and while most car sellers are honest, fraud can still happen. Even one overlooked detail could l...

ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hertz, one of the world’s largest rental car companies, today announced the addition of the INEOS Grenadier to its U.S. rental fleet, further expanding the lineup of premium vehicles available to customers. Hertz will provide customers with unmatched access to this premium 4X4 from INEOS Automotive – offering the largest availability of Grenadiers for rent anywhere in the U.S. Customers can reserve this coveted vehicle at select airport locations nationwide starti...

MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Texas estate with a multi-use showroom for 20+ vehicles or other hobbies, and equestrian facilities goes to auction April 2, with Elite Auctions....

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology company, today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. For the 14th consecutive year, Aptiv has been recognized for its sustained commitment to embedding integrity, accountability, and strong governance into its global operations, innovation processes, a...

GLENDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RTA: The Fleet Success Company is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd time in the last 4 years. The prestigious recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at RTA. This year, 99% of employees said it's a great place to work, 42 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors prove...

ISTANBUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marti Technologies, Inc. (“Marti” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s leading mobility super app, announced today that as of March 17, 2026, Marti’s ride-hailing service has reached 3.80 million riders and 490 thousand registered drivers, exceeding the March 31, 2026 targets of 3.80 million riders and 485 thousand registered drivers. Marti’s number of ride-hailing riders grew 101% from March 17, 2025 to March 17, 2026. The number of registered drivers gr...