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Colorado Based Alpine Towing & Recovery Now Offering 24/7 Tow Services Through Company Professionals

As one of the foremost providers of tow services to clients across Alpine Towing & Recovery has just announced that the company will now be providing their clients with 24/7 roadside assistance. This new addition to the company’s service suite will ensure that both commercial clients and... - April 13, 2013 - Alpine Towing & Recovery

Innovation Direct™ Selected to Serve as Official Marketing Representative for Beeper Keeper Invention

A simple yet effective new product designed to address a common problem related to vehicle alarm controls, the Beeper Keeper, has been developed by Robert Vitale of West Hyannisport, Massachusetts. The product’s unique design provides its users with a convenient method of keeping an alarm... - April 13, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Kathi M. Tennant Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Kathi M. Tennant of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of automotive sales. About Kathi M. Tennant Ms. Tennant has over 32 years experience in the automotive sales... - April 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mama’s Used Cars Shares 2013 List of Best and Worst Used Cars

A leading consumer publication recently releases its 2013 List of Best and Worst Used Cars and Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, SC is has the details. - April 12, 2013 - Mama's Used Cars

Annual Lake Worth Reggae Fest Sponsored by Royal Palm Mazda

Royal Palm Mazda is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 15th Annual Lake Worth Reggae Fest, home to some of the best national and regional reggae talent available. With its many years of experience, this beloved festival hosts some of the biggest names in reggae, and is able to support local... - April 11, 2013 - Royal Palm Mazda

Announcing Honda of Ocala's 30K Giveaway

Honda of Ocala will be giving away $30,000 in prizes during their 30K Giveaway. Registration is from April 9th – May 30th and the actual giveaway will be on May 31st, no purchase is necessary. The prizes include a 2013 Honda Civic LX with 10,000 in the trunk and five people will win $1,000. - April 11, 2013 - Honda of Ocala

System Modeling, Simulation, and Design Exploration

Ricardo Software and Red Cedar Technology (RCT) announced a partnership today whereby Ricardo will embed the industry-leading design system exploration technology from RCT into their new vehicle driveline system modeling & simulation tool, called IGNITE. “The key objective of creating... - April 10, 2013 - Red Cedar Technology

Florida Learners Permit Program: New Online Course Available

New Way for Teens to Get Their Florida Drivers Permit - April 09, 2013 - National Online Traffic Schools, LLC

The Extra Mile – SaferTeenDriver.com Adds New Tools for Novice Teen Drivers

Today the website SaferTeenDriver.com was relaunched with a new hazard perception evaluation and related defensive driver training curriculum tailored for novice teen drivers. The updated website incorporates best in class evaluation and educational services from BrightFleet.com, but adds a unique... - April 09, 2013 - SaferTeenDriver.com

Houston Auto Glass Repair Says Choosing the Wrong Auto Glass Repair Shop Could Cost You

S Delta Auto Glass says hiring inexperienced auto glass replacement shops could pose danger to you and your family. - April 05, 2013 - S Delta Auto Glass Repair Houston

Arizona Bus Sales Announce In-House Financing for Used School Bus Sales

Arizona Bus Sales has just announced that they are now offering an in-house financing program for used school bus sales. This program can assist with building a fleet more quickly than a startup business owner would otherwise expect, resulting in faster company growth and the opportunity to start a... - April 05, 2013 - Arizona Bus Sales

Carkhana Launches Entire Range of Little Trees Car Freshners for Retail Online in India

Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for Automotive Industry announces launch of the entire range of Little Trees Car Freshners for retail online in India. - April 05, 2013 - carkhana.com

Dealers Rank Joe Verde Top 2013 Auto Sales Training Company

Joe Verde Sales & Management Training Inc. captures the top training award in a recent poll of dealers throughout the United States. - April 03, 2013 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.

Coverage Solutions Inc. Gains Safeco Insurance® Appointment, Providing New Options for Port St. Lucie and Treasure Coast Customers

Coverage Solutions, Inc. receives a direct appointment with Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Company. - April 02, 2013 - Coverage Solutions Inc

Work Truck Show 2013 Green Award Goes to Odyne Systems

Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application - April 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Angel Automotive Group "Picks Up" Joe Vittoria

Angel Automotive Group, Inc is pleased to announce that Joseph Vittoria will be joining as a member of the Board of Directors. - April 01, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital

Stuart Ellis-Myers, Motivational Speaker, to Present Keynote at NAFA’s 2013 I&E

NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce Stuart Ellis-Myers will be a Keynote Speaker at the 2013 Institute & Expo in Atlantic City, NJ. - March 30, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

PRO Found Recovery Solutions Inc., Opts for Advanced Security Measures, Completes SSAE 16 Type I Audit

This advanced auditing standard will further strengthen PRO Founds' position as an extension of our customer's own governance and compliance program. - March 30, 2013 - PRO Found Recovery Solutions Inc.

Revolutionary Sales Financing Training Program for Heavy Equipment Dealers

Announcing a revolutionary new training program for a commercial F & I (Finance and Insurance) platforms that will drive sales to new heights, build stronger customer relationships and optimize dealer profits everywhere. - March 29, 2013 - SSE

NAFA Announces Finalists For 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the finalists for the 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards designed to spotlight those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year. - March 28, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

TicketRelief.com Achieves Certification by the California DMV

The preferred choice for satisfying traffic school on the Internet becomes accredited by the California DMV. - March 26, 2013 - Ticket Relief

Scion FR-S Gets a Boost from FRSparts.org

MastaMinds Inc. continues to expand its aftermarket automotive niche store network by launching FRSparts.org. - March 25, 2013 - FR-S

Honda World Downey is Awarded Highest Dealership Honor from Honda

This is the 5th year that Honda World Downey has won the President's Award. - March 23, 2013 - Honda World Downey

BTO Sports Announces Results from Monster Energy Supercross Indianapolis

BTO Sports, a leader in motocross gear, parts and more, has announced the results of the BTO Sports - KTM team at round 11 of the Monster Energy Supercross series at the Lucas Oil Dome in Indianapolis, IN Saturday night. Team riders Andrew Short and Matt Goerke were on the gas prepared to take on the tricky Indianapolis track. - March 20, 2013 - BTO Sports

Jack Schmitt Chevrolet to Sponsor Tribute Band Concert Series at the Wildey Theatre

Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Wood River is sponsoring a concert series that will feature eight different tribute bands throughout the remainder of the year at the Wildey Theatre. - March 20, 2013 - Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Woodriver

Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC Now Stocking Injector Sleeve Drivers, Injector Sleeve Pullers, and Injector Puller and Driver Sets

Now an authorized dealer for Whitaker Tools, Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC is currently stocking inventory and offering free shipping on most of these products. - March 20, 2013 - NHProEquip

Gates Corporation Releases 748 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts

Gates continues to expand its vehicle application coverage with automotive aftermarket SKU additions across its product line, including the release of a new Micro-V® Component Kit and Turbocharger Hose. - March 20, 2013 - Gates Corporation

Advanced Global Trading Praises Partner Lotus F1 Team's Start to the Season

AGT Advanced Global Trading: Dubai-headquartered sustainable investment company, praised its partner, Lotus F1 Team’s performance at the Australian Grand Prix. The team, led by a sublime performance by Kimi Raikkonen, got its 2013 World Championship challenge off to an excellent start at... - March 19, 2013 - Advanced Global Trading

Carkhana Launches Kaja Car Cleaning and Care Combo Products for Retail Online in India

http://www.Carkhana.com, India’s leading online store for car and bike products announced arrival of its new products “Kaja Car Cleaning & Care” under the “Car Care” section for retail online in India. - March 18, 2013 - carkhana.com

New PRO 920 PLUS TC Automatic Tire Changer Introduced by Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC

Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC is proud to launch the PRO 920 Plus TC Tire Changer, which features bead breakers manufactured with steel, polished cylinders resistant to water and moisture. Cylinder pistons are equipped with multiple seals which allow for a powerful force during bead... - March 16, 2013 - NHProEquip

Mama’s Used Cars Shares Best Vehicles Priced Under $15,000

Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, South Carolina is sharing a list of the best used cars for under $15,000. - March 16, 2013 - Mama's Used Cars

Planet Automotive Group Supports Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina

Planet Automotive Group Will Donate $200 for Every New Car Sold During the Month of March to Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina. - March 15, 2013 - Planet Automotive Group

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Plug-N-Fire Invention

An innovative new product designed to serve an important automotive diagnostic and repair function, the Plug-N-Fire, has been developed by Levonier Aldridge II of Dudley, North Carolina. The invention’s unique design provides its users with an accurate and convenient method of testing the... - March 13, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Gates Corporation to Attend Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2013 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

Gates will show fleet managers and other attendees its PIC Gauge™ Belt Wear App, FleetRunner® Hi-Temp Straight Coolant Hose, and PowerClean™ Flush Tool. - March 13, 2013 - Gates Corporation

Arizona Bus Sales Offers Full Services After Purchasing a Used School Bus for Sale in Arizona

Arizona Bus Sales has just announced that the company is offering a full spectrum of services after purchasing a used school bus for sale in Arizona. This is ideal for small business such as: charter companies, deliver services, mobile healthcare and tour guides that want to launch or grow their... - March 13, 2013 - Arizona Bus Sales

LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities

The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC

Denver Real Estate Agent Accurately Predicts Winning a New Mercedes Benz in Taylor Morrison’s “Keys to Success” Giveaway

Denver Homebuilder’s Popular Sales Promotion for Real Estate Agents is Back for Another Year - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison

Union Volkswagen Celebrates 2 Years of Success on Route 22

Union VW serving NY & NJ VW customers for Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories Celebrates 2 years of continued success in Union NJ. - March 08, 2013 - Union Volkswagen

Lucky Purim iPad3 Winner Announced by Wheels To Lease

The Wheels To Lease iPad Giveaway has another winner! “We are excited to announce Haim & Marcia Cohen as the 7th installment winner of the iPad3 contest,” said President and CEO, Shlomie Hershkop. - March 06, 2013 - Wheels To Lease

Union VW Invites Everyone to Springtoberfest

Drive one of 4 VW models from Union VW for less than $200 a month at The Springtoberfest Event. It's 4Under $200. - March 04, 2013 - Union Volkswagen

Accomplished New General Manager Joins the Borcherding Dealership Family

Borchering Buick GMC, a Greater Cincinnati’s automotive leader for both community support and customer-focused dealership services, is proud to welcome its new General Manager, Jamie Powers. - March 02, 2013 - Borcherding Buick GMC

Largest Indoor Display of Piston Powered Vehicles in the Country at I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama

The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Presented by Lincoln Electric is the largest Auto-Rama ever held at the I-X Center showcasing more than 1,000 cars, bikes, boats, aircraft, tractors, monster trucks and more, filling over a million square feet. - March 01, 2013 - I-X Center

GM Names Vail Buick GMC “Certified Elite” Dealership

Vail Buick GMC of Bedford Hills NY was just awarded the "Certified Elite" dealer status by GM exectives for exceeding various criteria for customer retention, service repairs and service training standards to name a few. A very small number of dealers will be given this award and Vail is excited to be one of them. - February 26, 2013 - Vail Buick GMC

Dick Hannah Dealerships Helps Raise $547,000 for the Children’s Cancer Association

Christopher Stauty was named the winner of Dick Hannah Dealerships’ “Keys to our Heart” car raffle benefiting the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) on Valentine’s Day. Stauty, a 33-year-old disabled vet from Tualatin, Oregon, was given his choice of 8 different brand... - February 24, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships

Registration is Now Open to Enter the 2013 Strive 2 Drive Academic Initiative

Registration for the 2013 Strive 2 Drive academic initiative is now open. Current high school students in the Portland/Vancouver/Longview markets wishing to enter into Strive 2 Drive should go to www.dickhannah.com/strive2drive/register-here. Strive 2 Drive recognizes both GPA increases from the... - February 24, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships

Former Indy Race Car Driver, Derek Daly, Announced as NAFA 2013 Keynote Speaker

NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that Derek Daly, former race car driver and CEO and Founder of MotorVation, will be one of the Keynote Speakers for NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo in Atlantic City this April. - February 22, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Dick Hannah Dealerships Now an Official Partner of the Portland Timbers

Dick Hannah Dealerships is now an official partner of the Portland Timbers beginning in the 2013 season. This new multi-year partnership between Dick Hannah Dealerships and the Portland Timbers fits perfectly with both organizations’ goals of connecting with and having a positive influence in... - February 21, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships

Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, Visits Odyne Systems