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AutoStar Solutions Announces Free BHPH Dealership Software Offer

AutoStar Solutions is now offering its Fusion Ignite dealership management software free of charge to BHPH dealers in qualifying states. Offer includes free support and an e-book download. - November 03, 2012 - AutoStar Solutions

Charles Maund Toyota Sees Amazing Growth, Hires 50+ Additional Employees

Thriving business and customer satisfaction at the top of the list for Charles Maund Toyota one year after ownership change. - November 03, 2012 - Charles Maund Toyota

Hurricane Sandy Could Affect the Auto Industry

Automotive industry should be prepared for the effects of Hurricane Sandy, warns Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, South Carolina. - November 03, 2012 - Mama's Used Cars

Chrome Letters and Numbers Have Been Released by Chrome Auto Emblems

Customize a Car with Chrome Letters and Numbers. - November 03, 2012 - Chrome Auto Emblems

Jim Sigel Automotive in Grants Pass Has Partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers to Provide Troops with Free Calls Home

Jim Sigel Automotive and non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. are asking Grants Pass and Josephine County residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. - November 03, 2012 - Jim Sigel Automotive

Carkhana Launches New Range of Vega Biker Helmets Online in India

http://www.Carkhana.com, India’s leading online store for car and bike products announced launch of new range of Biker helmets by Vega Auto Accessories Pvt. Ltd, leading manufacturer of biker helmets in India. With the announcement of this partnership, Vega’s popular range of... - November 02, 2012 - carkhana.com

SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing App Offers Dispatch Integration

TeleType Company, a veteran GPS software developer, is now offering fleet dispatchers an easy method of pushing truck specific routes directly to the drivers smartphone. The company will provide free assistance to developers wishing to integrate a truck navigation function into their application. - October 31, 2012 - TeleType Co.

Test Drive a Chevy for Fifty Dollars at MY Chevrolet

Chevrolet is giving lucky customers gift cards for test drives in new promotion. - October 31, 2012 - My Chevrolet

Southern Chevrolet Cadillac Announces Its Participation in the Chevrolet Fight against Breast Cancer

The greater Alexandria Louisiana area can now join the Chevrolet fight against breast cancer with Southern Chevrolet Cadillac during the whole month of October. - October 31, 2012 - Southern Chevrolet Cadillac

SABIC and ULVAC Announce Availability of New ULGLAZE System for High-Volume Plasma Coating of Automotive PC Glazing Components

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, a world leader in engineering thermoplastics and advanced material solutions, and ULVAC Inc., a leader in mass-production vacuum technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the new, state-of-the-art ULGLAZE system for high-volume... - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics

Gates Corporation’s PIC Gauge Belt Wear App Now Available for Android™ Smartphones

Gates Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App is now available on both iPhone® and Android™ smartphones. - October 31, 2012 - Gates Corporation

Popular Model Trades Available at Fred Caldwell Chevy

Fred Caldwell Chevy is a select Chevy dealer but also offers a wide selection of other late popular model trade-in vehicles. - October 31, 2012 - Fred Caldwell Chevy

Online Shopping SuperStore MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate Diecast Models Wholesale Announces Newly Featured Cars

Model car enthusiasts can satisfy all their diecast car model cravings with online mega store and consumer review hub MyReviewsNow.net affiliate DiecastModelsWholesale.com. The online car model store that offers more diecast model cars than any of its competitors is featuring new products in preparation for the holidays. - October 30, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

The Fold-a-Cover G4 Elite Versus the LS Series Hard Folding Tonneau Cover

Steffens Automotive, the maker of the Fold-a-Cover, has release a new video showcasing the features of the G4 Elite and LS Series Fold-a-Cover. - October 29, 2012 - Steffens Automotive

NAFA Brings the World Together to Talk Fleet Management Operations and Strategies

The world of fleet management is rapidly expanding. NAFA Fleet Management Association is helping to prepare fleet managers with educational seminars on how to manage a global fleet. - October 28, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Drive for $5 Dollars at Economy Nissan Halloween Sale

Drive away for just 5 dollars down at Economy Nissan, now until Halloween. - October 28, 2012 - Economy Nissan

Help Feed the Hungry in Virginia With Patrick Buick GMC Drive Away Hunger Event

Patrick Buick GMC in Ashland is a designated drop-off location for the 2012 Drive Away Hunger campaign, helping FeedMore and the Central Virginia Food Bank. - October 28, 2012 - Patrick Buick GMC

Innovation Direct™ Set to Present Patent Pending Sly's Sursafe Invention to Potential Licensees

An innovative new product that could prove instrumental in saving lives on the roadways, Sly’s Sursafe, has been developed by Sylvester White of Panama City, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables one person to conduct a vital security check on their vehicle without the need for... - October 28, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Carkhana Launches Xtrabond Car Body Covers for Retail Online in India

Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for Automotive Industry announces launch of Xtrabond premium Car Body Covers for retail online in India. - October 28, 2012 - carkhana.com

Richmond Kia Dealer Offers Service Specials to Support Fight Against Breast Cancer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Patrick Kia of Richmond donates to fight breast cancer when customers purchase qualifying service specials. - October 27, 2012 - Patrick Kia

Schedule a Fall Service Appointment at Lehigh Valley’s Brown Daub Used Cars

Lehigh Valley’s premier used car superstore, Brown Daub Used Cars, offers a full service auto maintenance department with highly trained technicians to help customers prepare for winter driving conditions and cold weather car issues. - October 27, 2012 - Brown Daub PreOwned

Local Ford Dealership Gives Details on Prices for Winter Oil Changes

Drivers in Portland and Vancouver will know how much money to bring now that Westlie Ford has announced winter 2012 pricing. - October 27, 2012 - Westlie Ford

Don Ledford Auto Center Announces Chevrolet Launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Events

Chevrolet is kicking off a series of events to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research and Don Ledford Automotive Center in Cleveland, TN is proud to be part of the effort. - October 26, 2012 - Don Ledford Automotive

D & E Mitsubishi’s Halloween Service Specials

Service coupons allow for big Halloween savings at D & E Mitsubishi. - October 26, 2012 - D & E Mitsubishi

Help Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research at DeVoe Buick GMC Subaru

Every Saturday in October, DeVoe Buick and DeVoe Subaru will donate $10 to go towards breast cancer research for every car service appointment. This Saturday will be the last Saturday of the “Pink” Saturday’s promotion. - October 26, 2012 - DeVoe Buick GMC

Local Kia Dealer Sweetening New Car Deals with Year Supply of Coca-Cola

Customers who purchase a new Kia at Moritz Kia Fort Worth will receive a year’s supply of Coca-Cola. - October 26, 2012 - Moritz Kia Fort Worth

Dynamique Auto Dealer Solutions Releases Cloud-Based Enterprise Edition DMS

Dynamique’s Cloud-based Enterprise Edition DMS is a comprehensive package with integrated CRM, Vehicle Inventory, Deal Worker, F&I, F&I Menu, Service, Parts, Accounting and Management Reporting. It is built from scratch with cloud technology to replace the industry’s outdated technology systems. In an industry where lackluster performance in DMS has become accepted as the norm, things are about to drastically change. - October 26, 2012 - Dynamique Auto Dealer Solutions, Inc.

Mitchell Mazda Awards Lucky Facebook Fan a New Apple iPad

Mitchell Mazda is pleased to announce the winner of their Facebook Contest and the recipient of a brand new Apple iPad, local Enterprise, AL resident William Forehand. - October 26, 2012 - Mitchell Mazda

Clear Lake Infiniti Welcoming the Red Bull F1 Racing Show Car to Houston

Experience the world champion Red Bull Formula One Race Car up close and personal at Clear Lake Infiniti in Houston, TX. - October 26, 2012 - Clear Lake Infiniti

Midwest Kia Breaks Ground on New Dealership Location

Ground was broken on Friday, October 19th at the future Midwest Kia dealership located at the corner of Kellogg and Tyler. - October 26, 2012 - Midwest Kia

Casey Subaru is a Proud Sponsor of JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes

JDRF’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place in over 250 locations across the country. The Casey Auto Group is proud to sponsor the two local walks, in Virginia Beach and Newport News. - October 25, 2012 - Casey Subaru

Van Horn Hyundai Actively Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has inspired Van Horn Hyundai in Sheboygan, WI to do its part in raising awareness. - October 25, 2012 - Van Horn Hyundai

Support Breast Cancer Awareness This Month with Service for Strides at Royal Chevrolet

Help support the American Cancer Society this month with Royal Chevrolet’s Strides for Service Promotion. - October 25, 2012 - Royal Chevrolet

Carkhana Launches Callmate Car Mobile Accessories for Retail Online in India

Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for Automotive Industry announces launch of Callmate Car Mobile Accessories for retail online in India. Everytime one steps into a vehicle, the first thought is of convenience and comfort. Modern automobiles are oriented towards providing the... - October 25, 2012 - carkhana.com

Car Buying Simplified with John L. Sullivan Chevrolet App

A new car shopping app from John L. Sullivan Chevrolet in Roseville, CA simplifies that car shopping experience. - October 24, 2012 - John L Sullivan Chevrolet

Baker’s Body Shop – Doing Their Part to Help Reduce Teen Driver Fatalities

Baker’s Body Shop is committed to helping parents guide their teens through one of the most dangerous periods of their lives – the first year of driving. Baker’s Body Shop is now offering CarChip Pro, a life altering new technology to monitor driving habits. - October 24, 2012 - Baker's Body Shop

3 Birds’ Own Chad Smith Wins Triangle CIO of the Year Award

3 Birds Marketing, a software developer offering an integrated digital marketing platform and professional services to the automotive industry and other business verticals, today announced that its Chief Information Officer Chad Smith, had been named a CIO of the Year by the Triangle Business... - October 24, 2012 - 3 Birds Marketing

OneCommand Partners with 3 Birds Marketing

3 Birds Marketing, a software developer offering an integrated digital marketing platform and professional services to the automotive industry and other business verticals, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with OneCommand, the leading Customer Marketing & Loyalty... - October 24, 2012 - 3 Birds Marketing

Seon and U.S. Computing Announce Integration of Fleet Tracking and Routing Software Platforms

Seon Design Inc. has agreed to integrate their vMax® Live Plus real-time tracking system with US Computing Inc.’s Compass routing software. The integration will enable the two web-based applications to share vehicle positioning and routing data, providing school bus operators with greater... - October 23, 2012 - Seon Design Inc.

Sun Toyota Offers Gas Card for Purchasing 2012 Toyota Camry

During the Toyota Way sales event, drivers can get a gas card in addition to special lease offers or zero money down. - October 23, 2012 - Sun Toyota

Odyne Systems, LLC, and Altec, Inc., Approve Non-Exclusive Global Supply Agreement

Partnership to Broaden the Deployment of Energy Efficient Odyne System Solutions. - October 22, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Casey Toyota Announces Its New Location, Opening October 22nd

Casey Toyota of Williamsburg’s new dealership location opens its doors to the public October 22nd. - October 21, 2012 - Casey Toyota

"Passenger Car and Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) Diesel Engine Market Will Generate 11.54m Sales in 2013" Says Visiongain's Report

Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global passenger car and light duty vehicle (LDV) diesel engine market will generate 11.54m sales in 2013, as consumers across the globe seek to lower their fuel expenditure and manufacturers are compelled to decrease vehicle CO2 emissions. - October 20, 2012 - visiongain

Reynolds to Showcase docuPAD® at 13th Digital Dealer Conference

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the company will offer demonstrations of docuPAD® and Contact Management in the Reynolds booth #1131 at the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition to be held Oct. 23-25 in Las Vegas. docuPAD, an F&I interactive selling and document... - October 20, 2012 - The Reynolds and Reynolds Company

NewUsedCarsSacramento Announces Financing Solutions for Buyers

NewUsedCarsSacramento, one of the most renowned new and used Sacramento auto dealers announces its financing solutions for its buyers. Here’s a quick overview. - October 20, 2012 - New Used Car Sacramento

Innovation Direct™ to Lead Marketing Campaign for Cheatham Seat Belt Invention

An innovative new product designed to enhance automotive safety, the Cheatham Seat Belt, has been developed by Vincent Cheatham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design provides an unprecedented method through which to insure much greater compliance with seat belt... - October 19, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Innovation Direct™ Selected to Promote Patented Illuminated Steering Wheel Cover Invention to Potential Licensees

An innovative new product that provides unprecedented functionality to a standard automotive component found in every vehicle, the Illuminated Steering Wheel Cover, has been developed by Rodell Cook of St. Peters, Missouri. The invention's unique design enables its users to enjoy the benefits of... - October 19, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.