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41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Innovation Direct™ Heading Up Marketing Initiative for Patent Pending Zoom Envelope Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a valuable protective accessory for vehicles and outdoor and indoor property, the Zoom Envelope, has been developed by the Zoom Envelope, LLC, a corporation based in Tucson, Arizona. The invention’s unique design allows it to effectively... - November 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals Launches Polyamide-Imide (PAI) Based Meldin® 4000 Series as Part of Their Meldin® HT Product Line
Saint-Gobain Seals has launched their new polyamide-imide (PAI) based Meldin® 4000 series, developed as a result of their collaboration with newly acquired LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic components for the automotive, medical and... - November 28, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Licensing Representative for Patented Vehicle Mounted Brush for Footwear Invention
A simple yet valuable new product for vehicle owners everywhere, the Vehicle Mounted Brush for Footwear, has been developed by Samuel Knight of Pensacola, Florida. The invention's unique design enables its users to effectively address a common problem related to the cleanliness of their... - November 26, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Donlen Launches Enhanced Driver Management System
Donlen is pleased to announce the rollout of its enhanced Driver Management system. As the newest feature to FleetWeb®, the fleet industry’s leading fleet management solution, fleet managers will now be able to manage all of their vehicle and driver information from one streamlined... - November 25, 2014 - Donlen
Agency Rescues Dealerships and Small Businesses from the Cyber Defamation Revolution
SEM Media Group combats aggressors out to destroy companies’ digital reputations. - November 24, 2014 - SEM Media Group
Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Introduction of One Swipe Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative and highly useful enhancement of an essential automotive accessory, the One Swipe, has been developed by Quinndella Rogers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a much more effective option than a conventional windshield wiper. The... - November 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Marketing Representative for Back Seat Warning System Invention
An innovative and highly valuable new product designed to effectively address a prevalent problem related to child safety, the Back Seat Warning System, has been developed by Carla Bettis of Plant City, Florida. The invention’s unique design helps to insure that a child’s presence in... - November 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
UK Tyre Sales Set to Cross GBP 3.1 Billion in 2014, Says TechSci Research
Growing automotive industry, rising passenger car sales and increasing online tyre sales to boost UK tyre market over the next five years. - November 23, 2014 - TechSci Research
Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite and Personal Caddy Now Available for the All New 2015 GM Colorado & Canyon
The Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite is now available to order for the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. And, for the first time ever, Steffens Automotive will be offering a Personal Caddy for a mid-size truck. - November 21, 2014 - Steffens Automotive
Searchen Announces Used Car Marketing Acquisitions; Claims Advantage Over Competing Businesses
Chief Executive Officer and President of Searchen Networks, John Colascione, reveals key strategies and digital asset acquisitions in regional used car marketing plan. - November 20, 2014 - Internet Marketing Services Inc.
Wilson Auction Company, Inc., and Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announce the Auction of a Successful Landmark Automotive Salvage Business in Fluvanna County, VA
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of Cosner Brothers Auto Parts, an operational automotive salvage yard, situated on 29.4 acres in Troy, Virginia. Bidders will also have the opportunity to buy an additional 107.7 acres, Zoned I-1. Cosner Brothers will... - November 20, 2014 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Campaign for Patented Vehicle Chocking System Invention
An innovative and highly functional new automotive accessory designed to effectively complete a common and necessary task, the Vehicle Chocking System, has been developed by Daniel Baskerville of Greensboro, North Carolina. The invention’s unique design enables users to easily and... - November 20, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Las Vegas, Henderson Lexus Dealers Announce Partnership with The Shade Tree’s Gift of Holiday Hope
Community encouraged to donate holiday gifts at the dealerships for families in crisis. - November 14, 2014 - Lexus of Las Vegas, Lexus of Henderson
Destenaire Discusses the Aero-X with Chief Technology Officer Mark De Roche
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Aero-X with Aerofex CTO Mark De Roche. - November 13, 2014 - Destenaire
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Licensing Campaign for Forget Me Not Invention
An innovative new twist on a popular consumer electronics and photography product, the Forget Me Not, has been developed by John White of Jackson, Mississippi. The invention’s unique design enables both drivers and passengers to have unprecedented access to digital photos of their loved ones... - November 13, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
TicketDestroyers.com Gives Drivers Another Option When Ticketed
TicketDestroyers.com launched today with an easy to use website that allows drivers to fight traffic tickets from home. - November 12, 2014 - TicketDestroyers.com
Innovation Direct™ to Target Potential Licensees on Behalf of Car Roof Rack Invention
An innovative and valuable new product designed to allow for the transport of items on a vehicle rooftop, the Car Roof Rack, has been developed by Marcos Pereyra of Naples, Florida. The invention’s unique design helps to insure that a variety of different oversized objects can be conveniently... - November 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Malaysia Tyre Market to Post CAGR of Around 9% During 2014-19, Reports TechSci Study
Growing automobile sales, expanding fleet size, favorable government policies and increasing foreign investments in automotive industry drive tyre market in Malaysia. - November 08, 2014 - TechSci Research
Destenaire Discusses the Transition® with Terrafugia VP of Business Development
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Transition® with Richard Gersh. - November 07, 2014 - Destenaire
Wholesale Tire Distributors at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Company Showcasing a variety of Tires and Wheels - November 06, 2014 - Wholesale Tire Distributors
Hernon Distributor Receives Award for Excellent Service from Hi-Lex Mexicana
Service award presented to adhesive distributor in Naucalpan de Juarez Edo. Mexico by tier two customer in the automotive industry. - November 06, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Australia Tyre Market to Reach USD3.6 Billion in 2014, Finds TechSci Research Study
High vehicle motorization rate and increasing automobile sales to drive tyre market in Australia during 2014-19. - November 02, 2014 - TechSci Research
Sneak Preview: SEMA 1970 Hemi Cuda from McLeod Racing and 1ShopAuto
Competing for top honors at SEMA 2014 will be the never before seen 1970 supercharged "Project 1970 HEMI CUDA," built by Paul Lee of McLeod Racing. - November 01, 2014 - 1shopauto
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Receives EPA Approval on Its Compressed Natural Gas Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic Retro Fit System
Crazy Diamond Performance has received EPA approval on two new mono-fuel small passenger vehicles, the CNG Chevrolet Cruze and CNG Chevrolet Sonic. These new mono-fuel CNG platforms are the first of a series of small and fuel efficient vehicles coming from CDP, where cost, low emissions and reduced... - November 01, 2014 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Mike’s Auto Body Adds Fremont Location to Make It a Lucky 13
On Sept. 3, 2014 Mike’s Auto Body acquired Central Collision in Fremont, CA, making this 78 year-old, 30,000 square foot second-generation body shop its 13th location. - November 01, 2014 - Mike's Auto Body
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Campaign for Patented Lighted Bracket Invention
A simple yet innovative new product designed to serve both aesthetic and functional purposes for trucks, the Lighted Bracket, has been developed by Bryan Wilkerson of White Plains, Kentucky. The invention's unique design enables it to effectively address a common problem related to mud flaps while... - October 31, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding Announces They Now Offer Cash Advances on Pending Car Accident Cases
Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding is able to help get money in 24 to 48 hours with a pre settlement funding cash advance. They also handle pre settlement cash advances, lawsuit loans, advances on pending cases, and car accidents pre settlement funding. - October 30, 2014 - Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding
Brenton T. Bailo, Has Been Named Man of the Month for April 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the Automotive field, Brenton T. Bailo of Lake Orion, Michigan America’s Registry has selected him as Man of the Month of April 2015. He was previously named as one of the Top Ten in Engineering in 2014. - October 29, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
HERNON Manufacturing Announces AVA Automotive as New Distributor
Adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturer signs new distributor in Istanbul, Turkey - October 29, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
93% Clean Hydrogen for Diesel Engines – Hydro Dynamics HHO, LLC
Not all Hydrogen HHO is equal. Some Hydrogen Gas contains large amounts of Oxygen and water. - October 28, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
A-Z Bus Sales Announces New School Bus Territory Sales Manager for Northwest California
A-Z Bus Sales, exclusive California and Hawaii Bluebird School Bus Dealer, and Collins School Bus Dealer announces the addition of a New Territory sales manager to their New School Bus team for the Northwest Territory of California. - October 27, 2014 - A-Z Bus Sales
Naked Lime Marketing Expert to Speak at Digital Dealer Workshop in Dallas
Dan Malloy from Naked Lime to offer dealers strategies for reputation management. - October 26, 2014 - Naked Lime Marketing
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH to Present Extended Meldin® Product Line at CTI Symposium
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastic L+S GmbH will be exhibiting its extended Meldin® product portfolio at this year’s CTI Symposium in Berlin Germany at Booth # C15 & D14. - October 25, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Commonwealth Motors 20 Years of Sales, Community Service in Lawrence MA
People told Charlie Daher he was crazy when he bought an eight-acre Chevrolet and Nissan dealership in Lawrence in 1991, just after the financial climate forced its closure. Today, that dealership, Commonwealth Motors, has gone from eight to thirty acres and from two to five brands. Commonwealth... - October 24, 2014 - Commonwealth Motors
Vaden Automotive Group Wins F&I Dealer of the Year from F&I and Showroom Magazine
Revlink would like to congratulate the Vaden Automotive Group on winning the 2014 F&I Dealer of the Year Award. An industry honor, it is presented by F&I and Showroom Magazine. Accepting the award was Jane Vaden Thacher, who serves as the president and dealer principal for the group. - October 23, 2014 - Revlink Auto
Naked Lime and Automotive News Webinar: "Transforming Your Digital Dealership to Meet Today's Consumer"
Customer Expectations Continue to Change – How Does Your Dealership Adapt? - October 23, 2014 - Naked Lime Marketing
Dick Hannah Subaru Donates $8,600 and School Supplies to Local Elementary School
Dick Hannah Subaru presented a check for $8,600 and hundreds of school supplies to the Peter S. Ogden Elementary School on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 as a part of the dealerships’ “Tools For School” school supply drive. During the campaign Dick Hannah Subaru committed to... - October 23, 2014 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Trend Announces RevenueRadar Fulfillment Partnership
Trend expands its continued partnership with DealerSocket CRM as RevenueRadar strategic fulfillment partner. - October 22, 2014 - Trend Marketing
Hydro Dynamics HHO Joins SaveOnFuelSystems to Promote Fuel Savings and Reduce Pollution
SaveOnFuelSystems.com is a consumer information web site dedicated to sharing with the public fuel saving and pollution reducing opportunities. - October 21, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Marketing and Licensing Liaison for Handy Visor Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common annoyance found during the operation of a motor vehicle, the Handy Visor, has been developed by Christina L. Troutman of Beverly Hills, California. The invention’s unique design insures its users of adequate protection for... - October 21, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
METALAST Surface Technology (MST) Launches New Corporate Website
METALAST Surface Technology (MST) is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new corporate website http://www.metalast.com. - October 18, 2014 - CHEMEON Surface Technology
Premier Cash Car Rentals Adds Several New Cars to Its Fleet
Rising Interest Rates and Threat of Identity Theft are Driving Demand for Cash-Only Services - October 18, 2014 - Premier Cash Car Rentals
Q-Lab Announces New Corrosion Contract Testing Capabilities
Q-Lab Corporation's accredited testing facilities in Florida and Germany now offer contract testing services for corrosion tests requiring relative humidity control. - October 18, 2014 - Q-Lab Corporation
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Taps TFI Envision, Inc. for App Development
Standard Motor Products, Inc. selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the SMP Parts App, which allows users complete access to all SMP Automotive Aftermarket parts and more, on both iOS and Android platforms. TFI Envision, Inc. worked closely with the SMP internal IT group to integrate all Standard... - October 16, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Truckers Want to Know About Hydrogen as a Fuel Saving Alternative for Newer Diesel Engines Says SaveOnFuelSystems.com
According to Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc. The phone is ringing off the hook. Truck owners and trucking association & groups are all asking how they can save fuel and will Hydrogen work on newer trucks. - October 14, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Alan Ram’s All New “Growing Your Gross” ADAPT VT Content Has Launched
Alan Ram’s all new content, “Growing Your Gross” launched October 1st and has already received rave reviews from the automotive industry. - October 11, 2014 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
Ganley Honda Holds Successful Labor Day Sale
Ganley Honda recently held a very successful Labor Day Sale at their Honda dealership in Cleveland. A record number of 57 new 2014 and 2015 cars were sold. - October 09, 2014 - Ganley Honda
Impararia & Coastal Logic Partner for EDM and PLM markets
Impararia Solutions Inc. and Coastal Logic have signed a Northern American business partnership deal to distribute Coastal Logic’s automated ISO Compliant PDF Creation and Batch Printing solutions, in addition of Coastal Logic ’s new PLM Testing Software Solution. - October 09, 2014 - Impararia Solutions Inc.
Saudi Arabia Commercial Vehicles Market to Grow at Around 15% During 2014-19, Says TechSci Research
Continuing growth in infrastructure, growing religious tourism and increasing government focus on non-oil sectors to drive commercial vehicles market in Saudi Arabia through 2019. - October 08, 2014 - TechSci Research