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FCP Euro Partners with Corteco for The 2019 TC America Championship
After a successful inaugural season finishing third overall in the TCR class of the Pirelli World Challenge, FCP Euro is partnering with Corteco for the re-branded TC America Championship in 2019. The team will again compete with their two 2018 Volkswagen GTI TCRs. FCP Euro's Marketing and Brand... - January 29, 2019 - FCP Euro
Luxury Hotels Team Up with Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental to Create a New High-End Road Trip
New “Lap of Luxury” Self-Guided Adventure Tour in Ecuador - January 29, 2019 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Luminit LLC Announces Joint Venture with RiT Display for Next-Gen Automotive Optics
Taiwan-based Luminit Automotive Technologies will develop and manufacture optical solutions for automotive taillights and next-generation light sources for LiDAR and HUD applications. - January 24, 2019 - Luminit
Primary Gravity Harvesting Emerges as a New Alternative Energy Source, Experts Say It Will Overtake Municipal Solar by 2050
Alternative energy pump, designed for construction, firefighting and military use. Device is powered by moving weight, such as vehicles or large livestock. Demos offered in Alexandria, VA. Targeting city officials, construction contractors, military contractors, etc. - January 24, 2019 - Gravitational Systems Engineer
FCP Euro Continues Partnership with LIQUI MOLY for The 2019 TC America Championship
After a successful inaugural season finishing third overall in the TCR class of the Pirelli World Challenge, FCP Euro is extending their partnership with LIQUI MOLY for the re-branded TC America Championship in 2019. The team will again compete with their two 2018 Volkswagen GTI TCRs. FCP Euro's... - January 18, 2019 - FCP Euro
Auto Driveaway Acquires J&J Driveaway
Announcing expansion into heavy truck transportation market. - January 16, 2019 - Auto Driveaway
BOCAR Group Selects FACTON to Standardize Costing and Quoting Processes
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing (EPC), today announced the BOCAR Group has selected FACTON EPC as the core technology solution to standardize costing and quoting across the enterprise. - January 16, 2019 - FACTON
Getaround’s Alleged Earliest Investor Files Suit for Alleged Fraud Against the Carsharing Company, CEO Sam Zaid, CFO Adam Kosmicki
The lawsuit alleges ride-sharing startup Getaround deceived its earliest investor into selling shares to CEO's friends and family at below-market price. - January 15, 2019 - Gaw | Poe LLP
Hukseflux Introduces the Hot Cube Human Thermal Comfort Measuring System - A New, Innovative Tool for Automotive Testing and Research and Education
Hukseflux Thermal Sensors, market leader in heat flux measurement, has released the TCOMSYS01 system. It measures human thermal comfort according to the new Hot Cube method. Its application in automotive testing seems logic - Hukseflux was recently voted Automotive Supplier of the Year - but there is more. - January 14, 2019 - Hukseflux Thermal Sensors B.V.
Driver 1 Introduces Car Subscriptions for Young Drivers
"Driver 1" launches a car subscription service exclusively for 17 to 24 year olds. Affordable and flexible monthly subscription for a nearly new first car. Hand it back when off to Uni and restart when you need it. - January 12, 2019 - Driver 1 Ltd
TFI Envision, Inc. Tapped by zMAX®
With the launch of an all new household and automotive lubricant to compete with the major players, zMAX® reached out to TFI Envision recently to develop the new packaging graphics for their new product, zMAX® Multi-Purpose Lube. - January 12, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
URentMe.com Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Start Engine Platform
URentMe aims to be the USA's #1 simple-to-use Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Powersports, RV's and motorized Watercraft. We believe we are the only existing online platform that offers full comprehensive insurance on all Powersports and RV's. At URentMe we provide additional peace of mind to owners by running Motor Vehicle checks on all prospective renters. URentMe is providing owners with earnings to at least offset their costs and earn additional income. - January 11, 2019 - URentMe.com
Biig: Turning Car Trunk Into a Delivery Destination to Protect Packages from Theft
Biig is turning car trunks into mobile lockers to secure packages from being stolen and damaged. Packages are left unattended for hours, which can result in theft and being damaged from rainy weather. - January 11, 2019 - Biig
Baylor Group Chosen as Honda’s Exhibit Partner for 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Baylor Group, a live engagement agency, was chosen as Honda’s exhibit partner for the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). - January 10, 2019 - Baylor Group Inc.
Mexico Auto Insurance is Now Mandatory
Mexico Auto Insurance became a legal requirement on for all vehicles traveling on Mexican federal highways on January 1, 2019. - January 10, 2019 - Mexpro.com
CES 2019 Premiere: Bamboo Apps and Rinspeed Reveal a Futuristic Interior Design and Connected Apps for microSNAP Car
At CES 2019, Bamboo Apps presents its new concept: a futuristic interior design and a suite of connected car control apps delivered to “microSNAP,” a new autonomous vehicle unveiled by Rinspeed, a Swiss car design powerhouse. - January 09, 2019 - Bamboo Apps
LIFEGIFT® Announces "School Zones" to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Distracted Driving, and Raise Funds for Local Schools
LIFEGIFT® Launches “School-Zones” to Help Schools Raise Funds and Protect Their Communities from The Dangers of Mobile Phone Related Distracted Driving. Participating Schools Receive 50% of All Revenues Raised. - January 07, 2019 - LifeGift Technologies
Big Thinkers Media Announces Orr Nissan Expansion
The ad agency will represent the legendary auto group which will now have four dealerships across two major brands. - January 04, 2019 - Big Thinkers Media
Gator Chevrolet is Now Offering Warranty for Life
JD Power Warranty for Life on every new and eligible used vehicle at Gator Chevrolet in Jasper, Florida. No cost to you. Unlimited time, unlimited miles, no deductibles. - January 01, 2019 - Gator Chevrolet
Leesburg Ford Dealership Launches Newest Sales Incentive
Key Scales Ford Announces 2018 Ford Edge Below Factory Invoice Pricing - December 26, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Leesburg FL Ford Dealership Announces Sunday Hours
Key Scales Ford is Now Open Every Sunday - December 26, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
FCP Euro Takes Aim at 2019 TC America TCR Class Championship
After a successful inaugural season finishing third overall in the TCR class of Pirelli World Challenge, FCP Euro is setting its sights on vying for the re-branded TC America Championship in 2019. The team will again compete with their 2018 Volkswagen GTI TCR's with Michael Hurczyn, and 2018 TCR... - December 24, 2018 - FCP Euro
Councilmember Rishi Kumar at Elon Musk's Loop Tunnel Opening
Councilmember Rishi Kumar was present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Elon Musk’s first tunnel in Los Angeles for the Boring Company. - December 21, 2018 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
Connected Driving Report for OEMs and Tier 1 Vendors in Automotive Industry
How Tier 1 vendors can meet consumer demands and industry offers by becoming value-adding service providers for OEMs. - December 19, 2018 - Intellias
Sales and Service Growth Prompts Atlantic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to Move to a New Facility
Atlantic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility in West Islip, NY. In the wake of substantial 2018 growth, Atlantic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has relocated to a standalone, state-of-the-art facility located at 555 Sunrise Hwy West Islip, NY. The modern facility... - December 18, 2018 - Atlantic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Bridgestone Winter Driving School Opens 35th Season
Vehicle Fleet Features 2019 Model-Year Toyotas Equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak Tires. - December 17, 2018 - Bridgestone Winter Driving School
Road Warrior Tires, a Division of TRU Development Inc., Will be Opening Its New Warehouse in Los Angeles, California on Dec. 17, 2018
Road Warrior Tires proudly announces its partnership with trucktiresinc.com. Currently preparing for the grand opening of a new distribution center in Los Angeles, California, more details will soon follow. Located at: 4361 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90032 Due to a tremendous increase in... - December 16, 2018 - TRU Development Inc.
After Hours Auto Repair, Inc. Undergoes Name Change to Affinity Automotive Services, Inc.
Customer Input Leads to Local Business Name Change - December 15, 2018 - Affinity Automotive Services, Inc.
LotBlok to Enable Simple, Blockchain-Based Auto Sales
LotBlok Inc., an auto-tech company based in San Carlos, CA, is announcing the release of a blockchain-based car sales platform this coming January. By integrating advanced Blockchain and IPFS technology into their preexisting system for P2P, B2B, and P2B car sales, LotBlok will enable cheaper,... - December 13, 2018 - LotBlok Inc.
All-New QuickTrick 4th Gen Portable Wheel Alignment Models Announced
Alignment Simple Solutions Debuts New Line for 2019 Portable Alignment. - December 10, 2018 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
Predictive Costing – Application Possibilities for Artificial Intelligence in Cost Management
Over 100 international costing experts met on November 29 at the 11th FACTON User Conference in Stuttgart, Germany. “Predictive Costing” was the theme of the event, where guests discussed the latest topics: From artificial intelligence and related application possibilities in product... - December 07, 2018 - FACTON
Brent Hagar's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tulsa Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award
This top award recognizes the agent’s outstanding sales ability, plus honors agents who align their business with the long-term direction of the company and who act as advocates for their customers. Only 50 agents a year are granted this award for being a top agent in a particular line of... - December 04, 2018 - Brent Hagar, State Farm Insurance Agent
Brother-Sister Team Enters 2019 Multi-State “Great Race” to Honor Legendary Father
Past Winners, the Holland Family Seeks Sponsorship for 1909 Buick, Oldest Car in OC - December 04, 2018 - Holland Racing
Direct Auto & Life Insurance to Host "National Interview Day" on December 5
Direct Auto & Life Insurance will host a hiring event, National Interview Day, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 5, 2018 at 15 participating store locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. - November 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
FACTON Announces New Features to Keep Product Costs in Check Together: Version 10 of the FACTON EPC Design Costing Solution
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing (EPC), today announced the release of version 10, the latest of its FACTON EPC Design Costing solution. The solution for design costing in the FACTON Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) Suite offers a range of enhancements. - November 21, 2018 - FACTON
VisTracks and ATrack Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement
VisTracks is pleased to announce a Strategic Alliance Agreement with ATrack which includes certification of the AK11, AX11 and AX7B telematics devices. - November 21, 2018 - ATrack Technology Inc.
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces 2018 Black Friday Sale
Rust Bullet, LLC announced their 2018 Black Friday Sale. The sale began 11/16/18 and concludes on 12/06/18. - November 17, 2018 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Nebula Systems Confirm Telematic Chipset, NC1701, First Commercial Firmware Release
Connected Car Innovators Nebula Systems have released an exciting new hardware solution to greatly increase access to valuable vehicle data. The NC1701 is a dedicated vehicle communications chip solution capable of extracting OEM data from any vehicle. It can be embedded into any telematic device... - November 16, 2018 - Nebula Systems Ltd
New Study on VinCheck.info Shows Car Title Washing Facts in America
Free VIN reports provider, VinCheck.info, offers insights into the problem of title washing with actual stats and figures as well as sound advice on how to avoid fraud on the used car market. - November 13, 2018 - VinAudit
MOEV Inc. Brings Smart EV Charging to LA Cleantech Incubator
Smart EV charging company MOEV (pronounced “move”) Inc. is a start-up "portfolio company" rooted in the fertile entrepreneurial soil at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) in the city’s Arts District, where MOEV's smart EV charging solution for workplaces and fleets has been installed in the parking lot. - November 12, 2018 - MOEV Inc.
Leesburg Ford Dealership Hosts Local After-Hours Event
Key Scales Ford Sponsors Local Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours. - November 12, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Leesburg, FL Ford Dealership Participates in Villages Car Show
Key Scales Ford Showcases their 2019 Ford Vehicles at November Car Show. - November 11, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Quickly and Easily Calculate Additional Financial Expenditure Associated with Customs Duties: FACTON Announces Version 10 of Its EPC Cost Management Solution
Software manufacturer FACTON has added a number of new features to Version 10 of its Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) Cost Management Solution. Now it is possible to perform product costing in global supply chains to account for all costs. This enables enterprises to quickly respond to unexpected... - November 09, 2018 - FACTON
Elanders Americas Named Among Top Suppliers for 2018 by American Honda
Premier Partner Program Recognizes Excellence in Quality, Value and Customer Service - November 08, 2018 - Elanders Americas
GarageFloorCoating.com Announces Revolutionary “Clean” Mica and Its New Bagari Stone Effects Coating System
GarageFloorCoating.com (www.garagefloorcoating.com) is announcing its exclusive and proprietary “clean” mica and its new epoxy coating system called Bagari Stone Effects. Mica is a shimmering silicate mineral found as minute crystals in granite and other rocks. It is available in... - November 07, 2018 - GarageFloorCoating.com
Badger Truck Center Acquires Assets of Lakeland Chevrolet Buick of Lake Mills
Badger Truck Center purchases Lakeland Chevrolet Buick, Adds Chevrolet Commercial Truck Line to Product Offering. - November 07, 2018 - Badger Truck Center
SoftBank Mobile Choose ATrack AP3 for Corporate Vehicle Management
ATrack Technology Inc. (TPEX: 6465), a world-class telematics technology company in the smart fleet and asset management marketplace, today announced that its newly launched 4G LTE cigar lighter GPS tracker AP3 has been selected by SoftBank Mobile, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., for company... - November 07, 2018 - ATrack Technology Inc.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes
Wildcat’s successful US Dept. of Energy project yields granted patent for a noncarbonate electrolyte that outperforms fluoroethylene carbonate based solutions on silicon anodes. - November 06, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
FCA Awards Helm Wear Mopar Branded Merchandising Program
Helm, LLC, a leading service provider of Brand Marketing and Merchandising, Technology Solutions, Publications, and Third-Party Fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has been awarded the Mopar brand merchandising program (www.wearmopar.com). Mopar will become the seventh FCA brand to be... - November 06, 2018 - Helm LLC
Bestop Launches Sunrider for Hardtop for All New Jeep® Wrangler with a Bang
Industry leader unveils limited time, introductory pricing on ultimate Jeep® accessory. - November 05, 2018 - Bestop