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The 16th Annual Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program Announces Goal to Surpass $87 Million in Total Funding for Pediatric Cancer Research
“Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels is critical to the future of Pediatric Cancer Research and we want to play a strong role in bringing this important event across the finish line,” said Gary Rome, President of Gary Rome Auto Group. “This is about funding pediatric cancer research,... - October 08, 2014 - Gary Rome Hyundai
ChatterUP to Go Live at Driving Sales Executive Summit
ChatterUP is launching the beta version of its innovative social media management application on October 12th at the Driving Sales Executive Summit in Las Vegas. The company aims to change the way car dealerships use social media by making it easier and more effective as a sales, service, and... - October 07, 2014 - ChatterUP
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Represent Unique Rides Design Invention to Industry
A simple yet innovative new accessory that can be used on various modes of transportation, the Unique Rides Design, has been developed by Paula Rankin of Warner Robins, Georgia. The invention's unique design allows consumers to customize their automobiles and motorcycles in a way that enhances... - October 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
ADAM Systems Completes Integration with Volkswagen and Audi
ADAM Systems has successfully completed integration with the Volkswagen Group of America’s dealer communication system (VWGoA DCS). This integration provides seamless interfaces between Volkswagen and Audi franchised dealerships and the ADAM Dealer Management System (DMS). - October 01, 2014 - Adam Systems
Price LeBlanc Sponsors 2014 Woman’s Victory Open
Price LeBlanc Automotive Group Sponsors 16th Annual Woman’s Victory Open Golf Tournament in Baton Rouge. - October 01, 2014 - Price LeBlanc Toyota
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Licensing Efforts for Felts Specialty Blades Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to the operation of a vehicle in inclement weather, the Felts Specialty Blades, has been developed by Matthew Felts of Cheboygan, Michigan. The invention's unique design helps insure that a vehicle windshield is... - September 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Indian Automotive Paint Industry Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 10.42% Till 2019, Says TechSci Research
Upcoming Greenfield and brownfield projects are expected to drive significant growth in automotive paints consumption in India. - September 27, 2014 - TechSci Research
Automotive Manufacturing Supplier Quality Assurance Conference Registration Now Open
Globalization, Communication of Quality Expectations, Standardization of Quality Systems Among Discussion Topics at Two-Day Event - September 25, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Live Marketing Launches Direct Mail Campaigns That Include DMS Intelligence
Live Marketing, the automotive industry's first data driven marketing engine launches new product that uses DMS profile intelligence to send relevant message to time sensitive buyers. - September 24, 2014 - Live Marketing
Digital Marketing Experts from Naked Lime to Speak at 17th Digital Dealer Conference
Naked Lime experts share strategies to satisfy new customer expectations at the 17th Digital Dealer Conference. - September 20, 2014 - Naked Lime Marketing
Donlen Releases 36-Month Versus 60-Month Sedan Lifecycle Cost Analysis
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, released today their “Lifecycle Cost Management: 36-Month versus 60-Month Sedan Lifecycle Cost Analysis” comparing costs associated with cycling a vehicle... - September 19, 2014 - Donlen
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for Brown Turn Alert System Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as an important safety accessory on the road, the Brown Turn Alert System, has been developed by Asaph Brown of Wesley Chapel, Florida. The invention's unique design enables motorists to clearly and unequivocally communicate their intentions to... - September 18, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Serve as Official Marketing Representative for Clear Vision Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve a vitally important purpose for motorists, the Clear Vision, has been developed by Charalampos Nikopoulos of Brockton, Massachusetts. The invention's unique design insures that drivers enjoy an optimal level of visibility through their windshields at all... - September 18, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Baton Rouge’s Price LeBlanc Toyota and Price LeBlanc Lexus Team Members on the Rise
Recently Price LeBlanc Toyota and Price LeBlanc Lexus Baton Rouge dealerships had employees recognized for their skills in the field. Current job openings can be viewed on either dealerships websites. - September 18, 2014 - Price LeBlanc Toyota
CAO Group Announces the NorthStar LED Flare - The Next Generation of Safety
The CAO Group (CAO), a world-leading high-technology company, continues to lead innovation in the public safety industry with the launch of the NorthStar™ LED Flare. CAO's NorthStar™ LED Flare is the next generation of hazard warning and safety flare utilizing the latest in CAO... - September 17, 2014 - CAO Group, Inc.
Relecura Presents Key Findings on Tesla Motors' Patent Portfolio
INDUS TechInnovations releases an IP intelligence report that does a deep-dive analysis into the patent portfolio of Tesla Motors using its flagship product Relecura. The report assesses the significance of Tesla's portfolio within the overall electric vehicle intellectual property landscape. Various facets of Tesla's portfolio are studied and compared to the other major players in the electric vehicle industry in the report. - September 13, 2014 - INDUS Techinnovations
India Solid Waste Management Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “India Solid Waste Management Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019.” Several municipal corporations in India do not have a proper and organized solid waste management system, which offers huge potential for growth in the SWM vehicles market in India. - September 12, 2014 - Market Reports on India
India Solid Waste Management Vehicles Market to Grow at CAGR of About 8%, in Volume Terms, Till 2019, Says TechSci Research
Improvement in solid waste generation and collection process, strict implementation of solid waste collection laws by municipalities and upgradation of vehicle fleet by municipal corporations benefit solid waste management vehicles market in India. - September 11, 2014 - TechSci Research
Safety Center's Youth-Led Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receive an Allstate Foundation Grant in California
High School Students Are Empowered to Lead Positive Teen Safe Driving Campaigns - September 10, 2014 - Safety Center
Chevrolet Show Cars Coming to Dallas/Ft Worth
Join in September 27-28 at the Dallas Market Hall for the Corvette/Chevy Expo. The all Indoor Corvette & Chevy Event encompass over 106,000 sq. ft. of Chevy Excitement! Major vendors from all over the US selling hard to find parts and accessories by the truckload. See the best Chevrolet Show Cars, Car Sales Mart, and Sunday Bikini Contest. - September 10, 2014 - Corvette Chevy Expo
Guidepoint Systems Introduces LifeLine Assistance Program
New service for members extends Guidepoint protection outside the vehicle, around the country. - September 08, 2014 - Guidepoint Systems
Innovation Direct™ Heading Up Marketing Campaign on Behalf of Patented Barrier System Invention
A simple yet innovative new product designed to effectively address a common traffic-related problem, the Barrier System, has been developed by Vince Stratton of Marlton, New Jersey. The invention's unique design offers a method of eliminating the incidence of common and potentially dangerous... - September 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Dodson Motorsport World Record Transmissions Announces Performance Upgrades for BMW Enthusiasts
Breaking record after record, leading clutch transmission manufacturer for racing and high performance vehicles, Dodson Motorsport is once again ready to take the race track by storm by introducing a range of upgrade parts for the BMW DCT – Dual Clutch Transmission products the Superstock and... - September 05, 2014 - Dodson Motorsport
Thad Woronowicz Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thad Woronowicz of Rio Rico, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of industrial consulting. About Thad Woronowicz Mr. Woronowicz has over 40 years experience in the industrial... - September 05, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
All-Star Driver Leads Way in Helping Companies Reduce Employee Driver Risks
All-Star Driver CEO Brandon Dufour is passionate about making the roads safer for everyone. His company teaches safe driving to about 12,000 teens a year throughout his 70 Connecticut locations and now he’s set his headlights on employee safe driving. “Motor vehicle crashes are the... - September 05, 2014 - All-Star Driver
Live Marketing Makes Strides to be the Forefront Data Partner for Multi Roof Automotive Groups in the Nation
Live Marketing is Proving to be the Visionary Pioneer in the Automotive Data Community, by helping Large Groups Excavate, Reconnect and Conquest Existing Customers. - September 04, 2014 - Live Marketing
India Automotive Air Filter Cartridges Market to Exhibit Robust Growth Through 2019, Says TechSci Research
Growing demand for two-wheelers in rural markets and revival in passenger car sales is poised to drive the demand for automotive air filter cartridges in India. - August 30, 2014 - TechSci Research
Speakers Wanted for Automotive Manufacturing Supplier Quality Assurance Conference
Component Suppliers, OEMs, and Manufacturing Experts to Discuss Industry’s Biggest Challenges This December. - August 29, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Louisiana Honda Dealers Announce Free Gas for a Month Giveaway on Their Facebook Page
Louisiana Honda Dealers launch a Free Gas for a Month giveaway on their Facebook page, http://www.louisianahondadealers.com/facebook-giveaway/ - August 28, 2014 - Louisiana Honda Dealers
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Introduction of Safe Key Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to keeping track of one’s keys, the Safe Key, has been developed by Shatora Everett of Richmond, Virginia. The invention's unique design helps insure that its users always have access to their car keys. The... - August 28, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Representative for Gazoogie Wiper Blade Invention
Jeff T., Massachusetts-based inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Gazoogie Wiper Blade invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to serve a highly functional and valuable improvement on an... - August 27, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
Team Toyota Auto Group Shares Credit for Their Recent Success with Driving Loyalty, LLC
The June 2014 edition of AutoSuccess Magazine featured a cover story about Team Toyota's retention strategy that added $3 million to their bottom line. Kevin Stroble, the GM of Team Toyota shared credit for their success with Driving Loyalty and their automated database marketing platform. - August 27, 2014 - Driving Loyalty
Developers of the Industry’s First Data Driven Marketing Engine Receives Multi Dealer Satisfaction
Live Marketing, a new automotive forefront player in the data space, concerning DMS data mining, has been in development of a brilliant strategy to use multi-channel media to help roadmap the process of revitalizing customers in dealer data base to engage and drive buyers back into the showroom. - August 27, 2014 - Live Marketing
Opus Bilprovning Builds Custom, Comprehensive System for Forecasting, Sales and Revenue Planning with Anaplan
Anaplan’s cloud-based platform selected by Sweden’s leading vehicle inspection company for deeper insights on financial, operational data. - August 20, 2014 - Anaplan
Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on Driverless Cars on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV will examine the acceptance of a technology that is not even available in the showroom yet. - August 17, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
Mobile Safety Accessories Introduces: the Witness 1080p DVR Rear View Mirror
Mobile Safety Accessories of Michigan the Premier provider of aftermarket rear view mirror technology, have introduced an exciting new product. A back up camera enabled rear view mirror, with a 1080p drive camera built into the back of the mirror. - August 17, 2014 - Mobile Safety Accessories
Driving Loyalty Launches Their New B2C and B2B Social Marketing Initiative at Autocon 2014 “Dealer Generated Conference”
Driving Loyalty will be launching their newly announced B2B and B2C Social Marketing Initiative at Autocon 2014. The self described "Dealer Generated Conference" is being held in Las Vegas at The Aria Resort and Casino September, 03rd through September 05th, 2014. - August 14, 2014 - Driving Loyalty
RAD is Proud to Unveil the Beast™ Supercar to the Automotive World
Beast by RAD is the ultimate in brutal power and performance. The RAD Beast achieves 0-60 MPH in 2.7 seconds. The RAD Beast is the ultimate roadster designed and manufactured under the direction of Ferris Rezvani. - August 13, 2014 - Rezvani Motors
Thermal Control Products Completes ISO Surveillance Audit
Thermal Control Products is happy to announce they have completed their first Surveillance Audit as of July 31st. An independent Quality Systems registrar reviewed TCP’s Quality Management Systems and found it complies with the international ISO 9001:2008 standards. The auditor found Thermal... - August 13, 2014 - Thermal Control Products
autojunction.in Online Partner at Exide Rotary Car Rally for the Blind 2014
India’s leading automotive portal, www.autojunction.in, a unit of mjunction services limited, joined the Exide Rotary Car Rally for the Blind 2014 as an online partner for the event. The event, held on July 27 in Kolkata, was presented by the Rotary Club of India Midtown in partnership with Just Sportz, Global Turnstone and Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys Academy. - August 12, 2014 - autojunction.in
Car Hire Labs Goes After Korean and Japanese Car Rental Markets
Car Hire Labs has opened its phone lines to Korean and Japanese customers, offering a dedicated team of customer service and sales support that are native Korean and Japanese speakers.The new team will compliment Car Hire Labs website which already offers customers a Japanese and Korean translation. - August 11, 2014 - Car Hire Labs
CURT’s TriFlex Brake Control Provides Peace-of-Mind Towing
Triple-Axis Control is Compact in Design, Packed with Features - August 08, 2014 - CURT Manufacturing
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for James Conveyer Invention
An innovative new product designed to greatly simplify a common task related to pick-up trucks, the James Conveyer, has been developed by James Carr of Lambertville, New Jersey. The invention's unique design enables its users to unload items from a truck bed with minimal effort and exertion. The... - August 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Kansas City, HappyBottoms.org Big $500 Winner from Woody's Automotive Group's Monthly Facebook Charity Contest
Woody's is honored to congratulate HappyBottoms.org for receiving enough Facebook votes to win the charity of the month contest sponsored by Woody's Automotive Group with locations in Kansas City, KS and Chillicothe, MO. - August 07, 2014 - Woody's Automotive Group
Driving Loyalty Joins Auto Industry Vendors and Auto Dealers in Support of Autocon 2014 Winning Market Share with Their "Dealer Generated Conference"
Driving Loyalty has joined a growing number of auto industry vendors supporting and exhibiting at Autocon 2014. This dealer centric conference has a unique roster of auto dealer speakers and session hosts vs. the typical vendors featured at other auto industry conferences. - August 07, 2014 - Driving Loyalty
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Marketing and Licensing Contact for Electric Handling Gear Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide an important benefit to those who raise and lower the landing gear of trailers, the Electric Handling Gear, has been developed by Clyde McKinney, Sr. of Los Angeles, California. The invention's unique design helps insure that the chances for back and... - August 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Present Hi-Vis Safety Belt Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative new product designed to help enforce an important traffic safety regulation, the Hi-Vis Safety Belt, has been developed by William French of Sand Lake, New York. The invention's unique design enables law enforcement vehicles to clearly see if a passing motorist and their passengers... - August 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Dublin Van Rental Specialists National Truck Rental Highlight Commitment to Offering Affordable Pricing and Professional Service
Dublin, Ireland-based van rental company National Truck Rental has recently highlighted their commitment to affordable services with several special offers. The company is following through on their mission to assuring cost-effective pricing by introducing specials such as their Special Weekend... - August 07, 2014 - National Truck Rental
European Tyre Market to Witness Annual Growth of Around 5% in Coming Years, Says TechSci Research
Growing vehicle population, improving economic scenario coupled with emergence of new tyre technologies to augment tyre demand in Europe through 2019. - August 06, 2014 - TechSci Research
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Keeping your driving record clean can save you time and money, and DrivingRecordsDirect.com makes it easy, convenient, and affordable to access yours quickly. - August 05, 2014 - Driving Records Direct