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New Symplfy.com Website Transforms Car Buying in the UAE
The new car sales website Symplfy.com launched on 23 August in the UAE. They will be having their official launch event on 15 September. Designed and co-developed by Consulus, Symplfy.com is an integrated car buying platform that simplifies many aspects of car buying in the UAE. Originating from... - September 13, 2013 - Consulus Pte Ltd
Creative Bus Sales Florida Location Announces New General Manager
Jeff Shank has been announced as the General Manager for Creative Bus Sales Florida location. - September 12, 2013 - Creative Bus Sales
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award
Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Subaru Gearbox Exchange Program Available Now at Subaru Transmission
Subaru Transmission, Australia’s largest Subaru gearbox remanufacturer and parts supplier introduces New for Old swap program. The program is applicable for all 5 speed manual Subaru gearbox models. - September 12, 2013 - Subaru Transmission Australia
Historical Astronaut Corvette Displayed at the Corvette Chevy Expo - Dallas Market Hall
Austinite Danny Reed, Owner of the 1969 "AstroVette" Once Owned by Alan Bean Apollo XII Astronaut to be Featured at the Corvette Chevy Expo Sept. 28-29. - September 11, 2013 - Corvette Chevy Expo
Trend Marketing Announces Strategic Partnership with DealerSocket
Trend Marketing is excited to officially join forces with DealerSocket and utilize their data-mining expertise to develop targeted, personalized direct marketing campaigns. - September 11, 2013 - Trend Marketing
Gary Lang Awards $1,983 to the Oldest Truck Owner
Gary Lang Auto Group announced the winner of the Oldest Vehicle Contest. Gary Lang was on the search for the oldest vehicle originally purchased from Gary Lang and still running. - September 11, 2013 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Got Storage Announces RV Storage Rental in Apple Valley for the Summer Season
Got Storage has just announced that they are providing RV storage rental in Apply Valley for the summer season. This time of year, many people have time off from work and school, and want to get more use out of their RV. The facility for RV storage rental in Apple Valley is equipped with storage... - September 11, 2013 - Got Storage
Subaru Transmission Offers Exclusive Tailored Packages to Save Money on Subaru Gearboxes
Saving money on Subaru gearboxes seems effortless with Subaru Transmission, Australia’s largest Subaru gearbox remanufacturer. They offer an exclusive tailored package that contains everything required to install a new gearbox. - September 11, 2013 - Subaru Transmission Australia
LiveTracGuardian Announces "Drive Safely Program for Teens"
It’s a known fact that teen drivers contribute heavily to traffic violations and accidents. According to DMV statistics, drivers in the 16-19 age group are most susceptible to violating traffic laws. They register the highest rates for accidents involving vehicles. Worst of all, the learning... - September 10, 2013 - Livetracguardian
JL Engineering is Providing Comprehensive Remapping Services for Commercial Vehicles Throughout London and the Surrounding Areas
JL Engineering, which is one of the leading car remapping companies in the UK, is now providing comprehensive remapping services for commercial vehicles throughout London and the surrounding areas. Commercial vehicle’s remapping these days is quite popular in London. With the increasing... - September 08, 2013 - Jl engineering
Autologica Launches Web-Based Service Appointment Tool for Auto Dealers
Appoint365 helps dealers sell more in their Service Department. Autologica, a specialist in dealer management systems (DMS) for automotive dealers, announced today the launch of Appoint365, a web-based service appointment scheduling tool for automobile, motorcycle, truck and agricultural equipment... - September 06, 2013 - Autologica S.A.
Double Coin Commercial Truck Tyres Catch the Attention of UK Hauliers
Visitors to the 2013 Commercial Vehicles show flocked to the Kirby Tyres stand who were showcasing Double Coin tyres. They did so because they were trying to solve the age-old problem of finding high quality commercial truck tyres that were built to last, yet were not prohibitively expensive. For... - September 01, 2013 - Kirkby Tyres Ltd
Fiat of Seattle South Center Now Offers the Fiat 500 HB Lounge at a Reduced Price for Military Personnel
One of the leading Fiat stores in the Northwest, Fiat of Seattle South Center has just announced new pricing on their latest Fiat 500 vehicles. The streamlined Fiat 500 model is now available to active and retired military personnel in Tacoma, Bellevue and Seattle at a reduced price of $19,401,... - September 01, 2013 - Fiat of Seattle at South Center
Redesigned 2013 Azera Now Available at Jim Ellis Hyundai
Jim Ellis Hyundai offers newly redesigned and reengineered Azera to Atlanta market. - August 31, 2013 - Jim Ellis Automotive
Jim Ellis Mazda’s CX-5 Receives J.D. Power APEAL Award
Jim Ellis Mazda’s 2013 CX-5 Ranks Highest in J.D. Power APEAL’s Compact CUV Segment. - August 31, 2013 - Jim Ellis Automotive
Direct Mail Provider Mudlick Mail Unveils New Direct Mail Campaign Results Tracking Tool
Mudlick Mail announces the “Mudlick Analytics Program,” a new tool designed to help automotive repair shop owners’ track & evaluate their direct mail campaigns more effectively. The new MAP tool tracks the entire campaign from mailing to conversion. - August 31, 2013 - Mudlick Mail
Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite and Personal Caddy Now Available for 2014 GM Silverado and Sierra
The Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite and Personal Caddy are now available for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2014 GMC Sierra with a new streamlined installation. - August 30, 2013 - Steffens Automotive
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
Alan Ram’s All New ADAPT Virtual Trainer Content Receives Praise in the Automotive Community
The release of Alan Ram's highly-anticipated new ADAPT VT content is met with praise from the automotive community. - August 28, 2013 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
MyEVBlog.com Launches Summer Contest Where You Can Share Your EV Story and Win an EVSE
To celebrate the launch of the Electric Vehicle Blog Network, MyEVBlog is giving away an EVSE Ugprade, EVSE from Electric Motor Werks, EV license plate frames, badges, and stickers. - August 24, 2013 - My EV Blog
Dealerships’ Wine and Whiskey 65th Anniversary Bash Awards Lucky Guest with a New Ford F-150 Truck
Bartow Ford and 97 Country/WPCV held a milestone truck give-a-way on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Announced at Bartow Ford’s 65th Anniversary party, the winner, Mary Miller of Mulberry, FL, took home the keys to a brand new F-150. Mary’s reaction to the win was shock. “I was... - August 24, 2013 - Bartow Ford Company
11Giraffes® Helps Vital Media® Get Tire and Auto-Service Digital Signage Solutions on the Road
11Giraffes and Vital Media partner to provide hundreds of independent tire service centers and retailers a best-in-class automotive vertical digital media solution. - August 21, 2013 - 11Giraffes
Automotive Industry Expert, Alan Ram, Hosts His Management By Fire Event in Dallas August 20th-August 22nd
Alan Ram, President and Founder of Proactive Training Solutions and creator of Management By Fire, hosts his event in Dallas, Texas beginning on August 20th and ending on the 22nd. - August 21, 2013 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
Arizona Bus Sales Has Changed Its Name to Creative Bus Sales
Arizona Bus Sales is now operating under its new name, “Creative Bus Sales.” This change is due to growth that has resulted in partnerships with complementary businesses and services including alternative fuel conversions, collision repair and their founding service of offering used and... - August 20, 2013 - Arizona Bus Sales
Motoco RV, Now a Dealer of New Age Caravans
Motoco RV is pleased to announce that it now carries New Age Caravans. It recently became a major dealer of this top brand in Queensland to serve its fast-growing market better. - August 15, 2013 - Motoco RV
Proline Motors is Giving Away a Car
7 registrant's names will be chosen in a raffle and 1 lucky winner will hold the real key. Who will start the car? - August 14, 2013 - Proline Motors
Germany Automotive Adhesives Market Set to Grow at 6% CAGR till 2018 Says TechSci Research
Increasing environmental concerns coupled with growing sales of electric vehicles to contribute to the increased usage of composite materials, thereby adding to the growth of automotive adhesives in Germany. - August 10, 2013 - TechSci Research
Make a Deal with a Car Dealer Provides Anxiety Free Car Negotiation
Make A Deal With A Car Dealer provides car shoppers a new, innovative way to negotiate with dealers only to buy, sell or trade a vehicle. Born out of need to actually be able to negotiate without feeling held hostage at a dealership, Make A Deal with A Car Dealer allows car shoppers to start negotiating on a level playing field with car salespeople and placing the consumer in the driver seat. - August 10, 2013 - Make A Deal With A Car Dealer
Lutz Hansen to Explain the International RFI-RFQ Process at NAFA Conference
Many of the top global fleet managers in the world will be faculty members for NAFA's 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy this October. - August 09, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Roadfly’s 2013 Best Cars for College Students
Roadfly, the premiere automotive resource specializing in car reviews, today announced their picks for the 2013 Best Cars for College Students. The list was compiled by the editors of Roadfly and represents vehicles which are best suited to meet the needs of college students. - August 08, 2013 - Roadfly.com
Gary Rome Donates to The One Fund Boston
Gary Rome Auto Group has donated $1,530.00 to The One Fund today. We all know about the tragic Boston Marathon events that unfolded on April 15, 2013. The One Fund was formed, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick and Boston mayor, Thomas M. Menino to assist the victims and families affected. - August 07, 2013 - Gary Rome Hyundai
Gary Lang to Give $1,983 to the Oldest Car Owner
Gary Lang is looking for the oldest car that was purchased from Gary Lang Auto. As a part of Gary Lang's 30th Anniversary Celebration, $1,983 will be given away. - August 07, 2013 - Gary Lang Auto Group
HydroDynamicsHHO.com™ Welcomes Cindy Trueson as Vice President –CFO
Cindy Trueson is very happy about joining HydroDynamicsHHO.com™ August 10, 2013. - August 06, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
NewProductHelp.com to Lead Promotional Blitz for Lil' Passenger Invention
Cindy R., Texas resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to promote her Lil' Passenger invention to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product targeted at parents and caregivers... - August 06, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Local Dealership Offers-Up Fresh New Approach to Used Car Sales
Austin’s Newest Car Dealership, Auto Kinect, Takes The Stigma Out of Used Car Sales by Providing Customers with a Full-Service Approach to Car-Buying. - August 06, 2013 - Auto Kinect
Help Stop Texting While Driving
A Texting while driving blocker has been invented by XText Technologies. Currently there is an outdated radio signal law that is preventing this very practical invention from being made available in the U.S. They need your help to get this product legal for use in the United State to help stop texting and driving. More information can be found here: http://textingwhiledrivingstop.com/ - August 05, 2013 - X Text Technologies
Engine World Inc Unloaded 200th Container of Used Japanese Engines Today
The said Company has been in business for over a decade supplying trustworthy and low mileage Japanese motors to auto repair shops and individual owners of Japanese vehicles. They focus on quality as they say Quality is their pride. Customer reviews say that they do not ship a single motor without testing, therefore, they have the lowest failure rate on their Engines and Transmissions. - August 04, 2013 - Engine World Inc
Alan Ram Gives Away a Seat to His Dallas Management By Fire Workshop August 20th-22nd
President & Founder of Proactive Training Solutions, Alan Ram, gave away a seat to his August Management By Fire Workshop in Dallas, TX. The lucky winner is able to attend this life-changing two and a half day automotive management course for free. - August 03, 2013 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
Gary Lang Car Show Helps McHenry County Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of McHenry County received a donation of $2,870 from Gary Lang Auto Group's annual Car Show. The donation was collected from those who registered and attended the show. - August 02, 2013 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Successful Completion of EMotorWerks JuiceBox Kickstarter Campaign - 228% Funded
EMotorWerks announced successful completion of JuiceBox Kickstarter campaign which has achieved over 200% funding goal within 30 days. In response to the high consumer interest to this new product, EMotorWerks also announces the launch of the JuiceBox product page in EMotorWerks store. Now JuiceBox and related products such as cables are available to order on-line at EMotorWerks store - August 01, 2013 - Electric Motor Werks
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Provides Energy and Cost Saving Studies to Single and Multi-Facility Operations
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals is helping industrial and facility managers perform energy monitoring studies, which identify cost saving opportunities, with power quality analyzers. - July 31, 2013 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
HEEDS Portal to MSC Adams Product Line Released
Red Cedar Technology announced today that it has released a new full-featured portal linking HEEDS to the MSC Adams product line, including Adams/View, Adams/Car, and Adams/Chassis. - July 31, 2013 - Red Cedar Technology
Pickup Trucks Top List of Most Insurance Claims for Theft - See How Fold-a-Cover Can Help
Five of the top ten vehicles for number of insurance claims are pickup trucks. Fold-a-Cover is the only hard-folding tonneau cover that securely locks the cover and the tailgate with no additional tailgate lock needed. - July 31, 2013 - Steffens Automotive
Small Houston Automotive Concept Company Showing Off Success
HeadlightsQuick LLC, a Houston based company and owner of www.HeadlightsQuick.com, is proud to announce that it will be sending its sponsor car to the Scion Nights Car Show in Victorville, CA, where they will be showing off their concept HID Projectors and LED halos for the first time. James Wachs,... - July 26, 2013 - HeadlightsQuick LLC
Alpine Towing & Recovery Offering Expert Roadside Assistance Service Across Woodland Park, Buena Vista and Salida, CO
Alpine Towing & Recovery announced today that they’re now servicing stranded motorists across Woodland Park, Buena Vista and Salida CO with complete 24-hour roadside assistance services. This emergency service is designed to give drivers and fleet operators across these areas access to... - July 26, 2013 - Alpine Towing & Recovery
Carkhana Launches Reenberg’s New Range of Car Care & Utility Products for Retail Online in India
www(dot)Carkhana( dot)com, India’s leading online store for car and bike products announced arrival of a new collection of car care and utility products from Reenberg’s, a well reputed and trusted brand. The Reenberg’s Magnet Hook for Wastebag Holder, priced at a very affordable... - July 26, 2013 - carkhana.com
Gary Lang Chevy Donates $4,500 to Johnsburg Boys Baseball League
Gary Lang Chevrolet donated $4,500 to the Johnsburg Boys Baseball League, as part of the national Chevy Youth Baseball promotion. In its either year, the baseball promotion helps support local baseball teams with the help of local Chevy dealerships. This is the second year in a row Gary Lang... - July 25, 2013 - Gary Lang Auto Group
"American Dream; American Nightmare" – California Jury Returns a $1.525 Mil Verdict in Toxic Asbestos Exposure Case
Plaintiffs’ law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. helped secure a seven-figure verdict this month on behalf of a Los Angeles man who developed cancer through his exposure to asbestos-containing construction and automotive products. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Seon Adds Student Ridership Tracking to Integrated Routing & Fleet Tracking Solution
Seon announces the launch of vMax® Trac, an RFID-card based student ridership tracking system that gives school transportation staff real-time information on whether a student is on the bus, missed the bus, or got off at the wrong stop –critical information when a student is missing or a school bus has been in an accident. - July 24, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.