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Sound Auto Wholesalers Signs Vehicle Financing Agreements with Seven Auto Finance Companies and Banks
David DeVito, Vice President of Retail Auto Financing at Sound Auto Wholesalers has announced that the company has entered into retail financing agreements with seven different banks and finance companies. DeVito said "We want to offer our customers maximum flexibility to obtain financing for... - January 28, 2014 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
3 Birds Launches New Website Built on Its Own Responsive Website Platform: That and Other Platform Upgrades to be Introduced at NADA 2014
Redesigned website highlights Fixed-Ops & Retention, Customer Demand, and Loyalty Engagement platform pillars. - January 24, 2014 - 3 Birds Marketing
intice® Announces the Next Generation Trade Evaluation Technology
Today, intice, Inc. announced the addition of an innovative technology that will enable automotive dealers to increase the leads generated from their website. This marketing company focuses on providing special offers that enable dealerships to drive traffic into their showrooms. Thanks to this new Trade Evaluation Technology, dealerships can now incentivize trade appraisal appointments. - January 24, 2014 - intice, Inc.
intice® Announces the Next Generation Discount Coupon Offer System
Today, intice, Inc. announced the addition of an innovative technology that will enable automotive dealers to increase the leads generated from their website. This marketing company focuses on providing special offers that enable dealerships to drive traffic into their showrooms. Thanks to this new Discount Coupon Offer System, dealers can now convert leads utilizing a Discount Coupon within the intice Offer System. - January 24, 2014 - intice, Inc.
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... - January 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Elephant Smashes First Car Rental Car in Kruger National Park
The vehicle involved in the recent elephant incident at the Kruger National Park was a rental and it belonged to First Car Rental. The vehicle is a write off but the unfortunate euthanasia of the elephant by SANParks rangers after the incident, and the injuries to the passengers, could have been avoided. First Car Rental is investigating this incident very closely with a legal entity and should they find that the renter is responsible for the incident, they will pay for the vehicle in full. - January 23, 2014 - First Car Rental
Supportive Government Policies and Fuel-Efficient Tyres to Drive Malaysian Tyre Market Says TechSci Research
Growing demand for hybrid cars as a result of government initiatives to drive the tyre market in Malaysia over the next five years. - January 23, 2014 - TechSci Research
Trusted Car Buyers Become UK’s Fastest Growing Online Car Buyer Network, Opening 16 Branches Nationwide in Two Months
Trusted Car Buyers is a new generation of online car buyer, which launched its unique platform at the end of October 2013. Nine new branches have opened, expanding the company’s online car buying service to 16. Five more branches are scheduled to launch in February. The system enables dealers and dealer groups to buy vehicles directly from the public in the same way companies like webuyanycar.com and wewantanycar.com do, but without the excessive up-front investment typically required. - January 22, 2014 - Trusted Car Buyers
Tire Chains Are Needed Especially When Below Zero Temperatures Hit on Snowy, Icy Roads
Tire Chains Required, the online tire chain company notes that, with this winter one of the coldest on record, tire chains are indispensible. - January 22, 2014 - Tire Chains Required
Parking Management Services in Los Angeles Begins 2014 New Year Promotion: Best Valet Parking Rates
Beginning February 2014, Parking Management Services of America will be offering the parking industry's best valet parking service rates in Los Angeles and Orange County with its 2014 New Year Promotion. All restaurants, landlords, property managers, and retail property management companies are encouraged to take advantage of this promotion as these valet parking service rates will not be available again this year and can offer savings of more than 30% compared to other valet parking services! - January 21, 2014 - Parking Management Services of America
ExpatsToday.com Brings Online Classifieds to Expatriates Living and Working Abroad
ExpatsToday.com is the best online classifieds solution for expatriates abroad. From buying and selling of cars to other items, searching jobs and advertising businesses, this platform has become the one-stop shop solution for expats all across the globe. - January 20, 2014 - ExpatsToday
The Car Buying Service Arrives in Hull
The Car Buying Service has opened its latest Handover Centre in Hull. - January 18, 2014 - Hull Trains
WURTH USA Reissued ISO 9001:2008 Certification
WURTH USA, the global leading supplier of high quality automotive parts, products, and services, announced today that their quality management system has been reissued ISO 9001:2008 certification. - January 18, 2014 - WURTH USA
Empire Rockefeller: Premium Vodka of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Empire Rockefeller Vodka now is the Official Premium Vodka of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A member of the Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, Empire Rockefeller came to the market in 2012 and quickly earned respect for its unique smooth taste. It's the only vodka in the world that is distilled six times in copper cognac kettles in the Cognac region of France. - January 17, 2014 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
DealerAddendums LLC Launched It's New Online Dealer Addendum Platform Today
DealerAddendums LLC, the auto industries first and only company dedicated to providing New Vehicle Addendums to franchise dealers, announces the immediate availability of http://dealeraddendums.com. This new online platform allows dealers manage the creation, management, and printing their entire dealership’s New Vehicle Addendums. The service can be used from any Internet enabled device. - January 16, 2014 - DealerAddendums LLC
Nissan Dealer El Monte is Offering Factory Incentives on Select Nissan Models for January 2014
The #1 Nissan dealer in El Monte is announcing a special factory discount and incentives on select 2014 Nissan stock vehicles in El Monte and surrounding cities. The El Monte dealership is offering exclusive factory incentives on 2014 Nissan models such as the LEAF, Versa, Altima, Cube, Maxima, 370z, GT-R, Quest, Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder and Frontier. These incentives have been approved for immediate offerings by Nissan Corporate. - January 16, 2014 - Nissan Dealer El Monte
Street Dynamics Launches New Range of Products
Street Dynamics, the leading one-stop portal for car, racing and truck accessories has launched new range of products. The company ensures a versatile and top branded inventory. - January 12, 2014 - Street Dynamics, LLC.
Innovation Direct(TM) Taking Lead in Providing Marketing and Licensing Representation for A-OK Auto Desk Invention
An innovative new product designed to instantaneously provide its users with a necessary accessory to place a variety of items, the A-OK Auto Desk, has been developed by Otto Kuhlmann of Wiggins, Colorado. The invention’s unique design enables its users to have a convenient method of having... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct(TM) Spearheading Promotional Efforts on Behalf of Car Purse Holder Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to purses and handbags, the Car Purse Holder, has been developed by Manuel Martinez of Olive Branch, Mississippi. The invention's unique design enables its users to securely store their purses in unobtrusive fashion... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Mobile Awareness Announces an Expanded Line of Dash Cam & DVR Systems
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced its expanded line of dash cameras and digital video recording systems for commercial trucks and recreation vehicles. In the event of an accident, with these solutions fleet managers, drivers and owners... - January 08, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
BMV Approved Driver Safety Program Now Available on Smartphones and Tablets
A new app allows Indiana drivers to complete a driver safety program from their mobile devices. - January 08, 2014 - Indiana Online Driver Improvement, Inc.
Saudi Arabia Tyre Sales Set to Grow at 12% Cagr Till 2018 Says TechSci Research
Increasing demand for commercial vehicles, rising construction activities are among the key factors driving the demand for tyres in Saudi Arabia. - January 08, 2014 - TechSci Research
Nissan Dealer El Monte Announces Special New Year Discounts/Incentives on 2014 Nissan Inventory
Premier Nissan dealer in El Monte has announced special discounts and incentives on the 2014 Nissan inventory to ring in the New Year in El Monte and other nearby counties. The leading dealership is offering exclusive dealer rebates on 2014 Nissan models. - January 05, 2014 - Nissan Dealer El Monte
Automobile Coolant Market in India Projected to Grow at 5% CAGR During 2013-2018 Finds TechSci Research Report
India’s booming automobile sector and increasing crude oil production along with various government initiatives are driving the Indian Automobile coolant market - January 04, 2014 - TechSci Research
Microsoft RMS POS Software Integrated to Nexpart by WHI
With Microsoft RMS point of sale installed on your computer and an Internet connection, you can enter automotive part numbers or use the on-line catalog, stock check your distributor and order parts while simultaneously selling your parts right through the Microsoft RMS Point of Sale system. - January 03, 2014 - System Solutions LLC
Hankook, Kumho and Nexen Accounts for Almost 80% Tyre Sales in South Korea Finds TechSci Research Report
Growing automobile production coupled with continuous growth in the total exports for tyres are set to drive the South Korean tyre industry during the next five years. - January 01, 2014 - TechSci Research
MilitaryAtv.com to Provide Support for Shot Show 2014
MilitaryAtv.com to provide range support vehicles for the 2014 SHOT Show® Industry Days at the Range™. - December 30, 2013 - MilitaryAtv.com
KritiKal Solutions Designs GPS/GSM/GPRS Based Vehicle Tracking System
KritiKal Solutions has designed a GPS/GSM/GPRS based vehicle tracking solution for monitoring and tracking vehicle coordinates. - December 29, 2013 - KritiKal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Dick Hannah Dealerships Partners with the Children’s Cancer Association for the 9th Annual Valentine’s Day for CCA Fundraising Event
Dick Hannah Dealerships will once again be partnering with the Children’s Cancer Associations (CCA) for the 9th annual Valentine’s Day for CCA event in February of 2014. This event helps to provide awareness and support for the Children’s Cancer Association’s (www.joyrx.org)... - December 28, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Nissan Dealer El Monte Announces Free Christmas Tree Giveaway with Every Test Drive
The premium Nissan dealership in El Monte, Southern California is offering a special Christmas Tree Giveaway with every test drive. The new/ used Nissan dealership will be giving away one X-mas tree per person per household. The offer holds until supplies last. - December 26, 2013 - Nissan Dealer El Monte
Dan Merriam Opens Sound Auto Wholesalers in East Haven, Connecticut
Dan Merriam is proud to continue his family's tradition, opening a used car dealership. The mission of Sound Auto Wholesalers is to create satisfied customers for life. - December 25, 2013 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Saint-Gobain Seals Group Charges on with Emerging Sealing and Polymer Technology for Electric Cars
Saint-Gobain Seals Group continues investing in the development of electric vehicle technology with its OmniLip™ and OmniShield® sealing solutions and Meldin® HT polymer solution. The electric car, which is propelled by one electric motor or more using electrical energy stored in... - December 25, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Mexico Tyre Market Set to Cross US$ 8 Billion Sales by 2018: TechSci Research Reports
Availability of highly productive skilled labor force at low cost, free trade agreements with many countries and proximity to the US automotive market set to raise the tyre market of Mexico. - December 25, 2013 - TechSci Research
E&B Racing Team is Looking Forward to the 2014 Season
E&B Racing team is looking forward to the 2014 season. E&B is a Nostalgia Drag Racing team that competes in the NHRA Heritage and ANRA series. With 2013 wrapped up and in the books, "E&B is happy with finishing in the top half of the ANRA series with a few round wins and missing a... - December 24, 2013 - E and B Racing
ThriftyMPG Announces Web App to Find Fuel Savings Instantly
New fuel savings tool allows users to effortlessly evaluate and compare fuel economy savings. - December 21, 2013 - Thrifty MPG
New Shuttle Bus Options Available Across New York Through Creative Bus Sales
Leading US-based alternative fuels conversion experts, Creative Bus Sales has just announced several new vehicle additions to their company catalogue of CNG-converted buses. The new shuttle bus options available through Creative Bus Sales are designed to ensure that New York fleet owners have... - December 20, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Latest 2014 Mini Bus Models Now Available Across New York Through Creative Bus Sales
Leading specialists for alternative fuel-powered vehicles, Creative Bus Sales have recently enhanced their company catalogue to include several of the leading mini bus models for 2014. Now including new vehicles from manufacturers such as the Starcraft, the Creative Bus Sales catalogue of mini bus... - December 20, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Offers a Turn-Key Natural Gas Fueled Hot Rod
All steel 1932 Ford Roadster replica equipped with modern natural gas alternative fuel technology. - December 13, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards at www.flexyawards.com. - December 11, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Efforts of Fifty One Invention to Industry
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to the transport of heavy items, the Fifty One, has been developed by Coryell Ross of Detroit, Michigan. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a convenient method of loading motorcycles and... - December 08, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear Accounted for Over 70% Tyre Sales in Thailand Says TechSci Research
Infrastructure improvement, ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) membership and anticipated growth of automobile sales are the leading growth drivers of Thailand’s tyre market in the next five years. - December 08, 2013 - TechSci Research
Saint-Gobain's Rulon® E2 Material, a New Generation EGR Sealing Solution for Emission Control Standards Euro 6 & 7
Saint-Gobain Seals Group develops a new generation, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sealing solution, Rulon® E2, for the latest and future European engine emission control standards (Euro 6 & 7), which required a significant investment in sophisticated test equipment to validate the... - December 07, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Innovation Direct™ Leads the Way in Promotional Blitz for Rotor Caps Invention
An innovative new product designed to address a common problem related to a vehicle’s exterior appearance and presentation, the Rotor Caps, has been developed by Gregory Williams of Stafford, Virginia. The invention’s unique design provides its users with an effective method of covering... - December 05, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Creative Bus Sales Offering One of Industry’s Widest Selections of Used Vehicles
The industry leaders for CNG and propane vehicles, Creative Bus Sales have recently announced several new additions to the company’s comprehensive selection of used mini buses. The company’s updated selection now includes vehicles such as the 2010 Goshen GC II, which has been converted... - December 05, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Creative Bus Sales Expands Selection of New Vehicles
Leading specialists for high efficiency vehicles, Creative Bus Sales have just announced they’re now offering their clients across New York access to a new selection of CNG and Propane powered vehicles. The vehicles within company’s latest selection include the 2013 Starcraft Allstar... - December 05, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Free Webinar on “Opportunities and Challenges in Automotive Composites Market” by Lucintel
Lightweight materials are gaining significant importance in automotive industry to drive fuel efficiency and to minimize carbon footprint. Aspecific challenge for the automotive industry is to meet CAFÉ standards– which mandate an average fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. - December 04, 2013 - Lucintel
Stratosphere Quality, Receives Honda’s 2013 MRO Supplier of the Year Award
For the second time in three years, Stratosphere Quality has been chosen as one of ten suppliers to receive the prestigious Honda 2013 MRO Supplier of the Year Award. The coveted distinction is awarded to the top companies in various business categories that exemplify excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery and management. - December 03, 2013 - Stratosphere Quality
Anne Frank Exhibition in Australia Sets a Regional Record
The Anne Frank Exhibition in Ballarat has reached 33,503 visitors, setting a record for the highest attended regional showing of the travelling exhibition in Australasia. Two Men And A Truck is a major sponsor of the worldwide exhibition’s tour of Australia, which launched in... - November 30, 2013 - Two Men and a Truck (Australia) Pty.Ltd
Electric Vehicle in China: Comprehensive Market Assessment by Solidiance
A recently published white paper by Solidiance about "Electric Vehicles in China" comprehensively explores the current condition of this industry and explains the possible reasons behind its growth which seems to be unexpectedly slower than the initial projection. - November 28, 2013 - YCP Solidiance
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Contracts with Heroes Hired Manufacturing
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) contracts with Heroes Hired Manufacturing (HHM) for manufacturing and assembly of its Global Engine Management (GEM) control system. - November 25, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.