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Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track Open in SuperiorControls Plymouth, MI Manufacturing Center

SuperiorControls, an advanced engineering company headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, announces its first ever Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track. Through the use of in-floor high frequency wireless power transmission and communication, Automatically Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow an asynchronous path that can be easily changed. This technology, which provides unprecedented flexibility in assembly line design, can be reviewed at Superior's Michigan Manufacturing Center. - November 28, 2012 - SuperiorControls

Hernon Manufacturing’s Pipe Sealant Approved by TerraCair for DEF Equipment Suppliers List

Dripstop® 940, a containment-free anaerobic pipe sealant, has been added to TerraCairs’ list of approved DEF Equipment Suppliers who are compliant for use with DEF. - November 28, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon Manufacturing Announces Acceptance to the Petroleum Equipment Institutes’ Association

As a manufacturer of Dripstop® 940, an anaerobic pipe sealant, which has been validated DEF compatible, Hernon Manufacturing has been accepted into the PEI Association. - November 28, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing

Velde Ford Continues Holiday Toy Drive for Children’s Hospital of Illinois

Velde Ford of Pekin continues to ask staff, friends and patrons to support the Children’s Hospital of Illinois by giving charitable gifts of new toys or new books for the kids in the hospital. The Children’s Hospital of Illinois has individuals called ‘Child Life... - November 28, 2012 - Velde Ford Sales Inc

Fold-a-Cover is Having a Black Friday Special Offering, Their Hard Folding Tonneau Covers at the Lowest Prices Ever

Steffens Automotive has announced their Black Friday special. They will be selling their hard folding tonneau covers for the lowest prices ever. - November 23, 2012 - Steffens Automotive

Local Elkhart Dealer Tom Naquin Chevrolet Serves as Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location

Elkhart Chevy of Tom Naquin Chevrolet has announced its participation as an official drop-off location for Toys for Tots donations for the local Indiana community. - November 23, 2012 - Elkhart Chevy

Sid Dillon Chevrolet Collecting Donations with KFMT/KHUB

Sid Dillon Chevrolet is collecting bedding, toiletries, clothing, and non-perishable food items with KFMT/KHUB. - November 23, 2012 - Sid Dillon Chevrolet - Fremont

Black Friday Weekend Sale Going on Now at Toyota Place in Garden Grove

During the Black Friday Sale at Toyota Place, customers can take advantage of zero percent financing and cash back on select Toyota models. - November 22, 2012 - Toyota Place

Ron Bortnick Ford Presents Drive 4UR Community Charity Event

For every test drive at Ron Bortnick Ford on Saturday, December 1st, Ford will donate $20 for the Drive 4UR Community Event. - November 22, 2012 - Ron Bortnick Ford

Ford Motor Company Drive 4UR School Raises $5,870 for PCHS Athletic Department

Recently, Velde Ford of Pekin teamed up with the Pekin High School for the Ford Motor Companies Drive 4UR School Event at Pekin’s First Home Football Game of the season. The entire proceeds based on Test Drives taken for the event were pre-determined to go to support the entire Pekin High... - November 22, 2012 - Velde Ford Sales Inc

Midwest Kia is Giving Away Free Wichita State University Basketball Tickets

Midwest Kia has Wichita State University men’s basketball tickets for selected upcoming games to give away. Enter to win on Midwest Kia’s Facebook page. - November 22, 2012 - Midwest Kia

Casey BMW Announces Sandy Relief Provided by BMW Group Financial Services

Following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, BMW Group Financial Services is offering assistance to affected customers and dealers. - November 22, 2012 - Casey BMW

Top 5 Vehicle Features to Be Thankful for from CarLocate.com

Convenience, comfort, and safety are key themes of the vehicle features we appreciate this Thanksgiving. - November 22, 2012 - CarLocate.com

Fairborn High School Marching Band Gets a New Trailer, Courtesy of White Allen Chevrolet

Last Friday, White Allen Chevrolet donated a trailer to the Fairborn High School Marching Band to replace the ones that was stolen back in September. - November 22, 2012 - White Allen Chevrolet

NAFA's FleetED Website Redesigned for Better and Easier Fleet Research

NAFA Fleet Management Association announces a new redesign of its fleet education portal, FleetED.org. The new website makes it easier for fleet managers to find the information they need. - November 22, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Black Friday Weekend Event at Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Walled Lake, MI is offering Black Friday weekend specials including a shuttle service to Twelve Oaks Mall. - November 22, 2012 - Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Honda World Downey Dealership Provides Incentive for Donation for Toys for Tots Program

With the incentive of a cheaper oil change in exchange for a toy, Honda World Downey hopes to bring in a number of toy donations. - November 21, 2012 - Honda World Downey

Second Annual Christmas Giveaway Hosted by Casey Chevrolet

Casey Chevrolet is hosting their second annual Christmas Giveaway at their Newport News dealership. - November 21, 2012 - Casey Chevrolet

Several Lincoln Vehicles on Sale During West Point Lincoln’s "Lincoln Wish List" Event

West Point Lincoln is offering customers great discounts on popular Lincoln vehicles during the ‘Lincoln Wish List’ event at their Houston, TX dealership. - November 21, 2012 - West Point Lincoln

San Francisco Startup Revolutionizes the Concept of Driving, and Pays Consumers to Try It Out

Driveway inc, a promising San Francisco-based startup, is revolutionizing the way people drive by creating Drivewise.ly, a free smartphone application tailored to the individual drivers needs. Among its many uses, the app can track your driving style and provide you with valuable safety and... - November 20, 2012 - Driveway

Embark Safety Adds Distracted Driving Training Lesson to Curb Driver Inattention

Embark Safety, the provider of Drivers Notification program - How’s My Driving? and safety management solutions, has expanded its online driver training suite to include an award winning Distracted Driving: The Decisions You Make© training to both its Passenger Vehicle and Heavy Truck... - November 20, 2012 - Embark safety

California Teen Driver Education: New Online Course Available

Leading Online Traffic Safety Provider Venturing Into New Teen Territory - November 19, 2012 - National Online Traffic Schools, LLC

Novagard Solutions Announces GM MATSPC Approval

Novagard Solutions has announced today that General Motors has listed Foam Seal 60 A Automotive PVC foam on their GM Material File (MATSPC) for the GMW15473 Type II Class II specification. - November 19, 2012 - Novagard Solutions

Hyundai’s Voluntary Fuel Economy Ratings Reimbursement Program

Hyundai recently adjusted its fuel economy ratings and as a result Van Horn Hyundai in Sheboygan, WI is offering its customers a reimbursement. - November 18, 2012 - Van Horn Hyundai

Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, SC Offers Tips to Boost Fuel Economy

Follow these 10 green driving tips from Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, SC to help boost fuel economy in your vehicle. - November 17, 2012 - Mama's Used Cars

Hurricane Sandy Relief Fundraiser at MY Chevrolet

MY Chevrolet builds on its reputation to donate with another fundraiser for hurricane relief. - November 17, 2012 - My Chevrolet

Local Used Car Dealership Westlie Ford Continues Touchdown Donations During Playoffs

As the Camas High School Papermakers advance in the Washington state football playoffs, Westlie Ford is with them. - November 17, 2012 - Westlie Ford

Dot Auto LLC Announces the Launch of AutoDOMAINIA, a Pre-Registration and Awareness Solution for the New .AUTO gTLD

Dot Auto LLC announces the launch of autoDOMAINIA, a pre-registration and awareness solution that introduces their applied-for gTLD, .AUTO, to consumers and businesses, worldwide. Within the next year, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will introduce hundreds of new,... - November 16, 2012 - Domainia, Inc.

Online Seller of OEM BMW Parts Adds Zimmerman Rotors to Catalog

With the addition of a premium aftermarket brand, one online seller sets the bar and proves you don't always have to buy dealer parts for your luxury car. - November 15, 2012 - Autobahn German Parts inc.

Rothrock Nissan Offers "Employee Pricing" to Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Victims of Hurricane Sandy who had their vehicles damaged or lost in the storm can go to Rothrock Nissan in Allentown, PA for employee pricing on all new Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. - November 15, 2012 - Rothrock Motors Nissan

Welder Kits Include Cart Helmet and Spool Gun

Free Shipping and No Sales Tax - November 15, 2012 - NHProEquip

One Click from You Equals One Dollar Donated from Naked Lime This November

Tell them What Makes You Thankful; in Turn, Naked Lime Will Make a Donation to Local Food Banks. - November 15, 2012 - Naked Lime Marketing

Williams Chevrolet Invites Customers to Join Preferred Owner Program

The Williams Preferred Owner Program allows customers to accumulate points toward accessories, service, and parts for their vehicles. - November 14, 2012 - Williams Chevrolet

Gates Corporation and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Name Brett Conner Technician of the Year

Out of more than 150,000 automotive service professionals, Conner earned top honors in the Master Automobile & L1 Technician category. - November 14, 2012 - Gates Corporation

Hassett of Wantagh Offering Special Discount to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Customers with damaged vehicles due to the recent hurricane can take advantage of a great discount at Wantagh, NY’s Hassett of Wantagh. - November 14, 2012 - Hassett of Wantagh

Clover Chevrolet Dealer Challenges Customers to Participate in Operation Christmas Child

Fred Caldwell Chevy asks customers to pick up and pack 100 boxes for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child between November 12th- 17th. - November 14, 2012 - Fred Caldwell Chevy

CarTrade.com Launches Store in Western India

CarTrade.com is one of India's leading auto websites and helps consumers to buy and sell new and used cars. Today, CarTade.com announced the launch of its first CarTrade.com Franchisee used car Store in Thane. - November 14, 2012 - CarTrade

Harte Nissan Celebrates DeltaWing Victory at Petit Le Mans Race

The Nissan DeltaWing completed its first ever race finish over the weekend, taking fifth place overall. - November 12, 2012 - Harte Nissan

Vanch Released High-End UHF RFID 4 Port Fixed Reader with Impinj R2000 Chip

Based on the development of independent intellectual property rights, the reader adapts to the global frequency band setting. Adopt high-performance Impinj UHF reader chip IndyR2000 to achieve the best Intensive reader mode, the maximum read speed and optimum read ranges. Application: warehousing and logistics supply chain, fixed asset management, transportation and vehicle management, manufacturing, etc. - November 12, 2012 - shen zhen vanch intelligent technology

MY Chevrolet Donates to Salinas Memorial Hospital

The Salinas, California dealership raised $2,457.14 to be donated to Salinas Memorial Hospital for breast cancer patients. - November 11, 2012 - My Chevrolet

Go Further with Ford Night at Sanderson Ford in Phoenix

Sanderson Ford is hosting a Go Further with Ford Night on November 15, 2012, where attendees will have the opportunity to win a new Ford Fusion or tickets to see a live taping of American Idol. - November 10, 2012 - Sanderson Ford

Ron Bortnick Ford Hosting Go Further with Ford Night

Ron Bortnick Ford will have Go Further with Ford Night. This event will raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and allow consumers to see the 2013 Ford Fusion in-person. - November 10, 2012 - Ron Bortnick Ford

NAFA and the Fleet Management Community Help Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts

NAFA Fleet Management Association, based in New Jersey, is fully back up and running after closing for a few days due to Hurricane Sandy. The Association's Executive Director is now leading a push to spur recovery efforts throughout the fleet community. - November 10, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

MidWest Materials Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade; Company Celebrates 60th Anniversary

MidWest Materials, a premier steel service center, announces completion of a multi-million dollar technology, equipment and facility investment project. The investment will enable MidWest to meet the growing demand by manufacturers for the highest quality leveled sheet steel required by newer manufactuing and processing techniques. - November 09, 2012 - MidWest Materials

Custom Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coatings Displayed at 2012 SEMA Show

Cerakote Ceramic Coatings were on display at the 2012 SEMA Show showcasing world leading protection and complete customization. - November 09, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.

Casey Kia Joins Thousands to Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness

Thousands of walkers gathered in Newport News on October 27th to support breast cancer awareness and research. Casey Kia employees were proud to help such a worthy cause. - November 09, 2012 - Casey Kia

Don Chalmers Ford Presents "Go Further with Ford Night" Combining Fusion, Fundraising and American Idol

Chalmers Ford presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, Nov. 15 – a free fundraising event that will benefit the community, engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person. - November 09, 2012 - Don Chalmers Ford