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Scout AI Introduces Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator
2026-02-18 17:00:00
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scout AI Inc. ("Scout AI") today publicly showcased for the first time its Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator running a heterogeneous fleet of autonomous air and ground systems from natural language mission intent. Filmed during live operations in Central California, the demo captures Scout AI's Fury foundation model translating a commander's high-level objective into coordinated actions across an unmanned ground vehicle and multiple unmanned aerial systems. The demonstration was executed on real hardware, in mission-relevant terrain, without scripted control, CGI, or manual operating.
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Auction Direct USA Helps Drivers Find Rare Used Vehicles with Advanced Online Search Tools
2026-02-19 20:25:00
Shoppers Can Find Rare Used Cars Online at Auction Direct USARALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Auction Direct USA is making it easier than ever for drivers to locate rare used vehicles by combining a diverse pre-owned inventory with user-friendly online search tools. From unique exterior colors to hard-to-find hybrid and electric models, the dealership provides customers with simple ways to narrow down their options and discover vehicles that match their exact preferences. As more shoppers turn to digital platforms to begin their car-buying journey, Auction Direct USA continues to invest in technology that puts control in the hands of its customers. Through detailed online inventory filters, drivers can search for specific model years, body styles, mileage ranges, and price points, while also refining results by exterior color, fuel type, and desired features.
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MASON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ASCENT CNR CORPORATION
2026-02-19 18:35:00
Sends Letter to CNR Board Seeking Inspection of Books and Records CNR Board is Complicit in Value-Impairing Transactions Involving Ascent Resources and its Controlling SponsorsNEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mason Capital Management LLC ("Mason"), a significant, long-standing investor in Ascent Resources, LLC ("Ascent" or the "Company"), today sent a demand for the inspection of books and records of Ascent CNR Corporation ("CNR"), the entity through which Mason indirectly holds its economic interest in Ascent, to CNR's Board of Directors (the "Board").
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Leah Pruett Makes Her Dodge TSR NHRA Top Fuel Return After Two-year Hiatus, Teams Up With Four-time Champ Matt Hagan at Season-opening NHRA Gatornationals
2026-02-19 18:30:00
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leah Pruett makes her NHRA Top Fuel return, after a two-year break, at the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 in the nitro-burning Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge dragsterPruett, a 12-time NHRA national event winner, entrusted her 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster to her husband and team owner Tony Stewart for two seasons as she stepped away to welcome their son DominicThe Cal State University graduate comes back to NHRA action with a new outlook as a racer, wife and mother, but her competitive spirit is as strong as ever heading to GainesvillePruett also has the opportunity to compete against her husband for the first time in 2026, as Stewart continues his racing career in the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel carTSR Dodge driver Matt Hagan opens his quest for a fifth NHRA Funny Car Championship in 2026 at Gainesville with his potent TSR Dodge//SRT Hellcat machineHagan, a winner of a career 55 NHRA races, recorded three victories in 2025 (Seattle, St. Louis and Las Vegas) and placed runner-up in the NHRA Funny Car final points standingsThe iconic racer and Dodge fan-favorite enters his 19th season driving a Dodge NHRA Funny Car, the longest current driver/manufacturer Funny Car combination in NHRAHagan and first-year crew chiefs Mike Knudsen and Phil Shuler proved to be a vaunted combination at the end of the 2025 campaign and look to continue that momentum at Gainesville in 2026
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First Drive: Eleanor Gets A Proper Break In with Henry Catchpole and Hagerty
2026-02-19 17:20:00
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinema Muscle Recreations, creators of "Eleanor: Gone Again", are pleased to announce our formal ride and drive of our first completed production vehicle, "EGA01". Thanks to our relationship with Hagerty, EGA01 will be debuting on Hagerty's original series, "The Driver Seat with Henry Catchpole", viewable on YouTube and other platforms. Mr. Catchpole has deep experience with the hottest track ready sports cars, exotic hyper cars, pristine restomods, and nearly anything else with four wheels.
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Jeep® Brand Cuts Through the Cold With Gladiator Whitecap, the Next Mission in the 'Convoy' Campaign
2026-02-19 17:00:00
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Second mission in the Jeep® brand's Gladiator "Convoy" campaign, following Shadow OpsHeritage-theme, two-tone execution inspired by Jeep brand legacyAvailable across Gladiator Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave and Mojave X trims, starting at only $495 MSRPJeep® brand continues its mission-driven Convoy campaign with the debut of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Whitecap, a heritage-inspired special edition that celebrates Jeep's legendary roots through a bold, unmistakable design. Following the stealth-forward Gladiator Shadow Ops, Whitecap adds a modern interpretation to heritage-inspired colorways, honoring more than eight decades of off-road leadership with a timeless two-tone look.
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LANZAJET ANNOUNCES $47M IN NEW CAPITAL AND FIRST CLOSE OF EQUITY ROUND AT $650M PRE-MONEY VALUATION - FURTHER VALIDATING LANZAJET'S SAF TECHNOLOGY AND ENABLING GROWTH
2026-02-19 15:38:00
International Airlines Group (IAG), Shell, Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, and Mitsui make additional investments to support LanzaJet's growth and commercial deployment of its proprietary Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technologyCHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LanzaJet, Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer, today announced the first close of an overall $135 million target equity investment round, at a $650 million pre-money enterprise valuation. The round is co-led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, and Mitsui - all existing shareholders who are expanding their investment in LanzaJet's growth and operations at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia, USA – the world's first fully integrated, commercial-scale ethanol-to-fuels plant. The continued investment from these industry leaders underscores strong confidence in the future of sustainable aviation fuel and LanzaJet's proprietary ATJ technology. The financing will support existing and future commercial deployments of its ATJ technology, allowing LanzaJet to capitalize on its deep portfolio of global opportunities.
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Automotive Composites Market to Reach USD 14.7 Billion by 2033, at 4.2% CAGR, Says Allied Market Research
2026-02-19 15:16:00
Rise in demand for lightweight vehicles, stringent regulations in the automotive sector, and surge in the adoption of electric vehicles drive the growth of the automotive composites market.PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Automotive Composites Market by Fiber Type (Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, and Others), Resin Type (Thermoset and Thermoplastic), and Application (Exterior, Interior, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033". The global automotive composites market size was valued at USD 9.8 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach USD 14.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2033.
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Martin Lundstedt Not Standing for Re-Election to Autoliv Board of Directors
2026-02-19 15:13:00
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that Mr. Martin Lundstedt, a current member of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), has elected not to stand for re-election. Mr. Lundstedt's service as a director will end at the 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting (the "2026 Annual Meeting"). "It has been my honor to serve on the Autoliv Board these past five years and contribute to Autoliv's vision of Saving More Lives. Autoliv is truly the worldwide leader in vehicle safety systems and has a tangible impact on improving lives around the world," said Martin Lundstedt. "It is with regret that my Board service will end but I wish nothing but the best to my colleagues on the Autoliv Board and the many employees that make Autoliv such a special company."
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Pentagon Pours $68M Into Hypersonic Tech: Here Are Five Firms Building the Hardware
2026-02-19 14:45:00
Issued on behalf of Starfighters SpaceVANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary – The Pentagon's Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has awarded $68 million across six vendors to accelerate next-generation technologies capable of traveling faster than Mach 5[1]. The U.S. Army has begun fielding Dark Eagle, the nation's first operational ground-launched hypersonic weapon, with delivery expected to complete in early 2026[2]. Companies positioned at the intersection of commercial aerospace and defense testing include Starfighters Space (NYSE-A: FJET), Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB), Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS), and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY).