CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Federal Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) funds totaling $100,000 are available through the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act. […read more]
MILWAUKEE COURIER — Nicholson fell in love with trucks and cars during his youth when his mom used to buy him toy cars. It helped that his stepfather used to drive semis. […read more]
MILWAUKEE COURIER — The latest Marquette Law School Poll conducted September 18th of Wisconsin voters finds Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state’s race for governor. […read more]
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — I have recently starting using Birds and Limes – those electric scooters that, seemingly overnight, have begun dotting urban landscapes across the country. […read more]
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial and Toyota’s Group Vice President and Chief Social Innovation Officer Al Smith talk during a NUL press conference, earlier this month. During the NUL Awards Gala, Toyota announced the newly established John W. Mack Scholarship Fund to be administered through the National Urban League. […read more]
Cedric Stokes, a senior validation engineer in the Steering and Driveline section at General Motors, returns to revitalize the community where he was raised during “teamGM Cares’ Grow Cody Week.” […read more]
Roosevelt interviews Manfred Fitzgerald, Executive VP Global Head of Brand and Erwin Raphael, Executive Director & General Manager. First time both execs and entire interview in 360 video. […read more]
The Lincoln First Listen (LFL) series launched in 2016 to showcase emerging and established music artists. […read more]
Buick provided three vehicles for the NNPA’s Ride and Drive experience—the 2018 Regal GS luxury sedan; the 2018 Cascada convertible; and the 2018 Enclave Avenir, a luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). […read more]
Lester A. Booker Jr., the Corporate Giving Communications Lead for General Motors, accepts the 2018 National Meritorious Leadership Award, on behalf of the global automaker at the NNPA’s annual convention in Norfolk, Va. Chairman Dorothy Leavell and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. present the award.
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The Ford Expedition is the only vehicle in its segment to earn an Overall Vehicle Score of five stars. […read more]
The 2018 NNPA Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows are (from left-right): Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University; Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University; Ila Wilborn of Florida A&M University; Daja E. Henry of Howard University, Diamond Durant of Morgan State University; and Natrawn Maxwell of Claflin University. […read more]
Rajoielle “Raj” Register says it’s imperative to expose children to STEAM at an early age to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. […read more]
The NNPA 2018 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship presented by Chevrolet, is a paid internship opportunity designed for HBCU students majoring in communications and journalism. […read more]
Retired GMAC Vice President for Merchandising, Advertising and Communications James Farmer remains one of the fiercest advocates for the Black Press in the automotive industry. The NNPA honored Farmer with the 2018 NNPA Torch Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service for over 50 years in the Automotive Industry and Support of the NNPA. […read more]
Lincoln First Listen volume six featuring NE-YO highlights the all-new 2018 Lincoln Navigator and Revel sound system. The Lincoln Navigator was just awarded coveted Truck of the Year honors at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. […read more]
Alicia Boler Davis, the executive vice president of global manufacturing for General Motors, was honored with the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award, during the BEYA STEM Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Ford Motor Company announced that it will provide a new column dedicated to Science, Technology Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics, also known as STEAM, exclusively to BlackPressUSA.com and members of the NNPA via the NNPA Newswire. […read more]
NNPA publishers participated in a “ride and drive” event featuring the Chevrolet Bolt EV in Las Vegas. The Chevrolet Bolt EV gets 238 miles per charge. […read more]
• Nissan is proud to announce relationship with Disney on this film based on classic 1962 novel of the same name • All-new Nissan LEAF to make a film cameo • Nissan collaborating with film’s director, Ava DuVernay, to promote up-and-coming filmmakers and to celebrate […read more]
Demonstrating its continued commitment and support of educational opportunities—particularly within our HBCU communities—Ford announced that, beginning in March, the company will author a new quarterly column that will focus on Science, Technology Engineering, Art and Mathematics, also known as STEAM, that will appear online on […read more]
Chevrolet recently partnered with the National Millennial Community and sent out groups of influential young people to destinations around Seattle, Washington to execute think tank-style discussions on topics related to the success of today’s multicultural millennials. The National Millennial Community (NMC) is a progressive and […read more]
By Freddie Allen (Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire) Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., the founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, called for a “full-scale” boycott of BMW, the German automaker, for refusing to reply to the survey for the group’s annual diversity scorecard. Not only did BMW refuse […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Alex Hill Email: Alex@milesaheadentertainment.com Phone: (313) 213-2149 FRISCO, TEXAS, October 20, 2017/NNPANewswirePR/ Over 200 guests enjoyed an exquisite Lincoln Luxe Experience at the new Lincoln Experience Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. A unique gathering of media, influencers and […read more]
By David Wilfong (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) The Lincoln Motor Company recently unveiled its new “Lincoln Experience Center” at The Star, Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in Frisco. The Lincoln Experience Center is intended to be the ultimate car clubhouse, where visiting patrons can enjoy a […read more]
By Bria Nicole Stone (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As tech companies struggle to recruit and hire African-Americans and other minorities, companies in another billion-dollar industry, have embraced the importance of diversity and inclusion strategies that are critical to the future success of their businesses. A recent […read more]
By Darrell Larome Williams (NNPA/DTU Journalism Fellow) The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox should be in every neighborhood across the country. Chevrolet has continued to develop advanced vehicles to meet the needs of a diverse group of drivers and their different lifestyles. It was love at first […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC—Buick hosted eight African-American journalists on a historic road trip in the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, where they drove from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. for an exclusive tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). In their 2017 […read more]
By Darcy Kohn In celebration of the contributions of African Americans in auto racing, the Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) welcomed the Black American Racers (BAR) to Volkswagen’s headquarters in Herndon, Va., for an inspiring “Lunch and Learn” and the reveal of the team’s newly-refurbished […read more]
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The National Newspaper Publishers Association has been named the 2017 Organization of the Year at the annual Driven Awards. Sponsored by Real Times Media, the “Driven” awards ceremony has evolved into a major national event in the automobile […read more]
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As the Supplier Diversity Manager at the Volkswagen Group of America’s plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., Edkedsha Mathis said she relies on a concept called the three A’s: Aim high, apply yourself and achieve your goals. Mathis, whose supplier […read more]
DETROIT — General Motors (GM) launched its second annual Discover Your Drive diversity journalism program Jan. 7-11, hosting 13 college students and nine professional journalists as mentors from across the country at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Students from diverse backgrounds participated in the program that promoted diversity in automotive journalism and news coverage. […read more]
College students of diverse backgrounds experience the Detroit auto show DETROIT — General Motors (GM) launched its second annual Discover Your Drive diversity journalism program Jan. 7-11, hosting 13 college students and nine professional journalists as mentors from across the country at Detroit’s North American […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LARGO, MD — The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Markit, the number one trusted source for vehicle and consumer insights and registration information, have partnered to once again present the industry’s only ceremony of its kind pertaining to […read more]
By Frank S. Washington (NNPA Newswire Auto Critic) DETROIT – Nissan continues to brand its flagship sedan as a 4-door sports car. And though it was just introduced last year, the automaker has tweaked the 2017 Nissan Maxima. If you’re going to bill anything as […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Young Black Global Designer for Kia Motors Talks Faith, Cars and the Homeless on “Auto Trends With JeffCars.com” ATLANTA — While most millennials are still discovering their purpose for being, Brian Peterson, the 29-year old rising star and global designer for Kia […read more]
[AUTONETWORK VIA YOUTUBE.COM] Nissan invited auto journalists to participate in one of their Habitat for Humanity home building projects in Nashville, Tenn. This video shows what journalists and other volunteers accomplished the 1st day of the event. The 2017 Nissan Titan HD did all the […read more]
[AUTONETWORK via YOUTUBE.COM] AutoNetwork Reports Live Weekly Auto Talk Show. Get the opinions of the latest auto news from several well informed automotive journalists. AutoNetwork is produced by long-time auto industry expert Roosevelt Gist. He brings over 30 years of experience in the auto industry […read more]
AutoNetwork presents a detailed walkaround of the 2016 Toyota Prius Three Touring Hybrid.
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and CEO of the NNPA) There are nearly 47 million Black Americans living in the United States that have diverse interests politically, economically, socially, and culturally. But no demand or interest is more important than equal justice and […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hyundai Hope on Wheels Announces Winners of $7.5 Million in Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Awards During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Efforts build upon the successful fundraising of $115 million to date that has been deployed into innovative pediatric cancer research at […read more]
FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE Safety First for the All-New 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Offers customers active safety and adaptive crash avoidance features CHICAGO — Crossover customers want a vehicle that can manage everything from comfort and connectivity to efficient performance and safety. The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT – Chevrolet promised to offer the first affordable electric vehicle with 200 miles or more of range and will exceed those expectations when the 2017 Bolt EV goes on sale later this year. With the vehicle’s EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, […read more]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, MI – The Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project, an initiative of the Citizenship Education Fund, proudly announces the 17th Annual Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit to be held on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the MGM Grand Detroit Meeting and Events Center […read more]
By Frank S. Washington (NNPA News Wire Auto Writer) DETROIT – Honda used its global network to re-establish the Civic as one of the best small cars in the world. And depending on what you like, they’ve come close. The development team for the 10th […read more]
By Brelaun Douglas (NNPA/DTU Fellow/The Atlanta Voice) The 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid is definitely not your parents’ old Malibu. Recently, Chevrolet invited a select group of journalists and bloggers from across the country to Santa Barbara, Calif., to test-drive the new Malibu hybrid and to […read more]
DETROIT — Lab tests and field demonstrations show Silverado’s roll-formed, high-strength steel bed outperforms the competitor’s stamped aluminum bed, as shown in new videos released by Chevrolet. The campaign is a dramatic example of Chevrolet engineers’ work to select the right material, enabled by the […read more]
By Frank S. Washington (NNPA News Wire Transportation Writer) DETROIT – When Chevrolet offered us the chance to test-drive the 2016 Malibu LT 1.5, we responded with a resounding, “yes.” The numeric stands for a 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that made 160 horsepower and […read more]
WARREN, Mich. – Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design, told employees today he will retire effective July 1, following a 44-year career with the company. Michael Simcoe, a 33-year veteran of GM Design and vice president of GM International Design, based in […read more]
By Frank S. Washington (AboutThatCar.com) SAN DIEGO – The new Kia Sportage is a little bit longer and the wheels are now pushed to the corners. The tiger nose grille was lowered, the headlights were longer and they were pulled back into the fenders. There […read more]
Joan Lowy and John Krishner, ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of record auto recalls and high-profile train wrecks, Republicans are working on legislation to roll back safety regulation of the auto and railroad industries. A bill approved this week on a […read more]
Tokyo (CNN) — It’s a bird — It’s a plane — It’s an insanely fast Japanese bullet train. A Japan Railway maglev (magnetic levitation) train hit 603 kilometers per hour (374 miles per hour) on an experimental track in Yamanashi Tuesday (April 21), setting a […read more]
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