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JJDiesel.com Parts Retailer Revamps Website to Maximize Consumer Savings During Downturn
With prices spiraling out of control, JJDiesel.com rolls out new website offering cost savings to diesel shops as well as direct to consumer sales. - November 12, 2021 - JJ Diesel
Robco of America is Helping Businesses Save Their Industrial Equipment with Their 24/7 Repair Services
One of the leading Texas-based mechanical seal manufacturers is helping industries across America with their requirements by providing custom design mechanical seals. - November 11, 2021 - Robco of America
AVTA to Expand Its Fleet of BYD Electric Buses
BYD announced it will build eight K9M battery-electric 40-foot buses for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, expanding the largest all-electric bus fleet in the nation. AVTA, which serves northern Los Angeles County and portions of southern Kern County, was the first transit agency in North... - November 11, 2021 - BYD
Portable Electric and ChargeLab Partner to Shape the Future of EV Infrastructure and Adoption
Portable Electric and ChargeLab have partnered to provide mobile charging solutions to EV charging operators and EV drivers in North America. With this partnership, ChargeLab’s OCPP network platform will run on Portable Electric’s VOLTstack Mobile EV Chargers which will help bring forth several innovative solutions. - November 10, 2021 - Portable Electric
United Pacific Launches Newly Redesigned UPcarparts Online Store
A leading manufacture of classic car and truck parts, United Pacific is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned online store at UPcarparts.com. The company’s online store offers user-friendly experience with improved navigation, new features and modern design while allowing... - November 08, 2021 - United Pacific
Sensory Analytics Awarded Three New Patents for Applied Coating Thickness Measurement
US Patent Office and Canadian Intellectual Property Office have issued three new patents covering the Company's exclusive in-process coating thickness measurement technologies for industrial markets including automotive, appliance, coil coating and other industrial applications. - November 04, 2021 - Sensory Analytics (SpecMetrix Systems)
Hyattsville Begins Operation of First Fully-Electric Trash Truck in Maryland
The City of Hyattsville’s battery-electric, zero-emission refuse truck, the first of its kind in Maryland, will begin service this October. The vehicle is a BYD 6R Class 6 refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet and the first commercially... - October 31, 2021 - BYD
Electric Car Hybrid DIY Kits; Tumtumcar Marks a Breakthrough
Electric Car Hybrids, now offered by Tumtumcar Company as DIY Kits, is a significant breakthrough towards the green transport evolution. - October 29, 2021 - Tumtum Car
Charles L. Jinkins Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Charles L. Jinkins, of Dumas, Texas, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of automotive repair. About Charles L. Jinkins Charles Jinkins is a senior master... - October 27, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
AutomotiveOnly.com Announces New Technology That Provides Instant Black Book Trade Value Certificates on Conquest Digital Marketing Platforms
AutomotiveOnly.com today announced that new technology will now provide instant Black Book Trade Value Certificates on most digital conquest marketing platforms. CEO, Steve Humphries made the announcement today saying, “For several months we’ve offered the Instant Black Book Value... - October 27, 2021 - AutomotiveOnly.com
CryomatiKs Zero Emission EVs 2.0 Technology Wins Automotive Solution of the Year Award
CryomatiKs’ patented EVs 2.0 technology uses the air that we all breathe every single day as a "fuel" so that the Wind and the Sun can directly power vehicles. - October 25, 2021 - CryomatiKs Inc.
High School Student Fights COVID One Glove at a Time with Fuel Door Gloves
Small pouch with disposable gloves mounts on vehicle fuel doors to protect gas station patrons. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student, Byron Matysek, 18, creates this innovative solution to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at gas stations. Gas stations, convenience stores, employers and branding specialists pick up innovative, US and International Patent Pending product solution, “Fuel Door Gloves.” - October 20, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
Capstone Technologies Group, Inc. Acquires an Interest in DrivenIQ, a Data-Driven Intelligence Technology Firm
Capstone Technologies Group, Inc. (OTC: CATG), a company that acquires, operates and organically develops disruptive technologies, announced, today, it has acquired an initial minority interest in data technology and media company DrivenIQ. DrivenIQ specializes in using data driven intelligent... - October 14, 2021 - DrivenIQ
SameDay Auto Finance Selects the TruDecision Expert Auto Score
TruDecision, Inc. (TruDecision) announced today that SameDay Auto Finance has integrated with the TruDecision Expert Auto Score in order increase service levels to auto dealers and offer additional approvals to underserved consumers. - October 14, 2021 - TruDecision Inc.
Global Dealer Solutions is Finalist for Best Dealer Sales Idea of 2021
The Driving Sales Executive Summit (DSES) is beginning October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas at the Aria Hotel and Conference Center. Widely recognized as the highest quality training event for progressive dealers throughout the United States, DSES features experts such as Jared Hamilton, Dave Spannhake... - October 10, 2021 - Global Dealer Solutions
Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit Buys Five BYD Battery-Electric Buses
BYD announced that the City of Las Cruces, N.M. City Council approved the purchase of five K8M 35-foot battery-electric buses for its RoadRUNNER Transit fleet. Under a five-year contract to be awarded to BYD, the city will buy five K8Ms and has an option to purchase seven additional buses. The... - October 08, 2021 - BYD
United Pacific Showcases LED Lighting on John Oro’s K5 Blazer at SEMA Show 2021
Classic car & truck parts manufacturer United Pacific Industries is showcasing its expansive lineup of Chevrolet C10 parts at the 2021 SEMA Show, on the latest iteration of C10 Club President John Oro’s 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer AKA “Prom Queen,” built by Provost Customs. On... - October 07, 2021 - United Pacific
BYD and Levo Announce Collaboration to Deploy Up to 5K Battery-Electric Vehicles to Intelligently Electrify U.S. Fleets
The new collaboration plans to leverage Nuvve’s technology and Stonepeak’s and Evolve’s capital through Levo to offer fully financed, V2G-enabled BYD medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles - October 07, 2021 - BYD
Carvant Financial LLC Welcomes David Cevasco as National Sales Manager
Carvant Financial LLC, a leading non-prime automobile finance company based in Syosset NY, today announced the addition of David Cevasco as National Sales Manager. Mr. Cevasco most recently served as Divisional Manager for United Auto Credit Corp. “We’re very excited to have David join... - October 05, 2021 - Carvant Financial LLC
National Drive Electric Week, Huntington Beach, by Plug In To Excitement, Saturday October 9, 2021, 10 AM to 4 PM
Due to the catastrophic oil spill in Huntington Beach, the event is rescheduled for November 6, 10AM - 4PM in the same location. In the interest of public health and safety, California State Parks closed the beach and parking lot for 2 weeks, which includes the parking lot venue for this event. - October 02, 2021 - Plug In To Excitement
Three Car Rental Software Industry Leaders Combine to Form RENTALL
Bluebird Auto Rental Systems (Bluebird), Thermeon and Navotar, three industry leaders in the car rental software vertical, are merging to form RENTALL, which will feature the best of the three brands and offer an all-in-one rental solution. - October 01, 2021 - Aspire Software
BYD to Build Electric Buses for Tampa International Airport
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it will build battery-electric buses for Tampa International Airport in Florida. The buses will be built at the company’s U.S. Coach & Bus factory in Lancaster, California. The airport plans to deploy four BYD 40-foot K9Ms to transport workers from an... - September 30, 2021 - BYD
Gilardoni and LynX Inspection Announce a Strategic Partnership for the NDT Market
Gilardoni S.p.A., an Italian-based company among the leading manufacturers of industrial X-ray and ultrasound equipment, announced today a collaboration agreement with LynX inspection Inc., a Canadian-based solution provider that develops cutting edge industrial inspection solutions based on novel... - September 22, 2021 - LynX Inspection
GPS Tracking of the Car Using 3-D Street View - New Feature Update from PAJ GPS
PAJ GPS, The leading German GPS tracker manufacturer has introduced 3D street view in their application on Android and iOS. In this feature, the customer can see the 3-dimensional view of the street in which their GPS tracker currently is. This feature upgrade is so helpful and refreshing for people who are still using the 2D maps to locate the vehicle using GPS trackers. - September 18, 2021 - PAJ GPS
Gregory Abbott Launches New Website for Left Coast Industries
Gregory Abbott, an experienced fabricator who specializes in prototyping, is excited to announce the launch of a new website for his company Left Coast Industries. - September 14, 2021 - Left Coast Industries
Dealers’ Choice Awards Recognize DealerPRO as #1 in Service Training
Voting is completed for the 17th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards and the winners were announced earlier this month by Auto Dealer Today. The ADT Dealers’ Choice Awards represent the industry standard of excellence and are chosen solely based upon votes cast by auto dealership personnel... - September 13, 2021 - DealerPRO Training
Alignment Simple Solutions Debuts All in One QuickTrick Powersports Alignment Systems
ALSS – Alignment Simple Solutions, LLC (ALSS), manufacturer of QuickTrick Alignment products and accessories, has debuted a new line of products geared to the Powersports service industry. - September 11, 2021 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker
Zeigler Automotive Group will be hosting the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala, alongside Greenleaf Trust, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Huntington Bank, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. The event, which will feature special guest speaker and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, hopes to raise $750,000 this year in benefit the American Cancer Society and various local charities and organizations. - September 11, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
CarZilo Makes Selling Old Vehicles Easy and Quick for the People of Los Angeles
LA-based car dealership is making it easy for people in Orange County and other surrounding areas to sell their cars. - September 10, 2021 - CarZilo
THINKCAR Tech, Inc. of Ontario, Calif., Announced a Partnership with Petty IP, LLC
THINKCAR Tech, Inc. (THINKCAR USA) of Ontario, Calif., announced a partnership with Petty IP, LLC. As part of the program in the 12-month licensing agreement, Richard Petty will sign autographs at the THINKCAR display at the 2021 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and Specialty Equipment... - August 27, 2021 - THINKCAR Tech, Inc.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum Honored at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum was invited to show a car at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it won the award for “Most Well-Preserved Pre-War Car.” - August 26, 2021 - Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Luminit Automotive Technologies Announces Latest Design Win with North American OEM
Luminit Automotive Technologies’ Curved Injection Molded Microstructures are positioned to transform rear combination lights with 3D diffusion technology. - August 25, 2021 - Luminit
Zeigler Motorsports Hosts Meet & Greet for NASCAR Driver Josh Bilicki
Zeigler Auto Group will be hosting a free Meet & Greet event for Josh Bilicki at Zeigler Motorsports, 5001 Park Circle Drive, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from noon to 4:00 p.m. EST with opportunities for autographs, photos, and a chance to win tickets to the race the next day, every hour. The auto group announced earlier this week that it will be sponsoring Bilicki for the FireKeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. - August 21, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
MAREA Presents Tom Bonner, Manager of State Government Affairs at PECO Electric: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 (Virtual Event)
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Bringing That Charging Station to a Corner Near You - August 17, 2021 - Mid Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
Truck Accessories Group Moving Long Beach, California Operations to Move to New Facility
Truck Accessories Group (TAG) announced today that plans are underway to relocate the Long Beach, California production to its Mexicali facility. This move will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. - August 17, 2021 - LEER
New Car Buying Concierge Home-Based Franchise Opportunity Created by Former Car Salesman, Mike Rumple, of Your Car Buying Advocate Inc.
Car Buying Services/Concierges serve and advocate for consumers who are looking for a stress-free and easy car buying experience. Former car salesman of Your Car Buying Advocate Inc. has created a franchise opportunity to serve consumers from their own home-based business. - August 15, 2021 - Your Car Buying Advocate
David Rosenberg Acquires Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Tri-City Subaru and Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Somersworth, New Hampshire to David Rosenberg. - August 11, 2021 - Nancy Phillips Associates
GloAuc Makes History as It Claims JABA Best Used Car Exporter Award 2020-21
July 16, 2021 - Tokyo, Japan - 2020 proved to be the most dreaded year where the world's economy took a deep plunge and businesses were trying to stay afloat (let alone make profits), GloAuc turned out to be game changer. The Japanese automobile trading industry took a hit in 2020 where the businesses encountered big losses, many were even forced to take voluntarily exit while the others were just surviving. - August 07, 2021 - Gloauc
Titus Lee Radcliff Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Titus Lee Radcliff of Daytona Beach, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of automotive repair and services. About Titus Lee Radcliff Titus Lee... - August 03, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Zeigler Auto Group Acquires Four New Dealerships in First Wisconsin Purchase, Largest Overall to Date
Zeigler Auto Group announces the purchase of four new dealerships in Wisconsin previously owned by Home Run Auto Group, marking acquisitions number 32 through 35 and Zeigler’s first locations in the state. The deal, which closed last week, Monday, July 26, 2021, includes Honda of Racine, Toyota of Racine, Kenosha Subaru, and Racine Hyundai - giving the dealer group its first Toyota and Hyundai; and its second Honda and Subaru dealerships. - August 03, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
USAC Racing to Partner with OpenFender, the World's First Sponsorship Marketplace for Motorsports
USAC Racing and OpenFender partner to support racers through their USAC career from all around the world. - July 27, 2021 - OpenFender
OpenFender, the World's First Sponsorship Marketplace for Motorsports
Bryan Herta Autosport Driver Mason Filippi is proud to announce the launch of “OpenFender,” the world's first sponsorship marketplace for motorsports. OpenFender is the common thread between fans, sponsors and racers, Filippi has spent the last two years developing the platform,... - July 23, 2021 - OpenFender
CarZilo Makes Custom Offers to Buy Old Cars in California
Orange County-based cash for car dealership gives locals the best possible offer on used cars. - July 22, 2021 - CarZilo
Direct Auto Insurance Offers Hiring Bonus of Up to $2,500 During Virtual Hiring Event on July 20
Leading insurance brand hosts National Interview Day to fill over 187 insurance sales agent and insurance sales agent trainee positions in 13 states. - July 16, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Azoth Produces First Metal 3D Printed Part on a Production Vehicle for General Motors
Azoth, a vertically integrated additive manufacturing company, is manufacturing the first metal 3D printed part using binder jetting on a General Motors production vehicle. A unique, 3D printed medallion produced by Azoth sits on the manual shifter knob of the new 2022 Cadillac Blackwing V-series... - July 12, 2021 - Azoth Inc
Kithara and PLC2 Design Cooperate for ADAS Development
Kithara Software GmbH in cooperation with PLC2 Design GmbH have successfully implemented the integration of the frame grabber card PGC-1000 into the real-time operating system Kithara RealTime Suite. This allows for image data loggers in a real-time context to be significantly accelerated. - July 09, 2021 - PLC2 Design GmbH
William Blair and BDA Advise STS on Its Sale to Adler Pelzer Group
BDA is pleased to announce that Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares”), a listed private equity holding company, has successfully completed the sale of its 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (“STS”). STS develops, manufactures and supplies interior & exterior components made of... - July 05, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
Jm Correa and Step One Automotive Group to Partner with Operation Motorsport
FIA Formula 3 driver JM Correa and racing sponsor Step One Automotive Group entered into an agreement today to partner with Operation Motorsport, a veteran-led non-profit whose mission is to engage ill and injured service members and veterans through participation in motorsports activities. A US... - July 05, 2021 - Step One Automotive Group
Zinrelo Loyalty Helps German-Bliss Equipment Increase Repeat Purchase Revenue by 85%
German-Bliss Equipment uses Zinrelo's loyalty rewards platform to increase customer retention by 87% and repeat purchase revenue by 85%. - July 03, 2021 - Zinrelo
New on the Market: Grabber Card PGC-1000 by PLC2 Design GmbH
The PLC2 Grabber Card PGC-1000 is a high-performance PCIe card with up to 40 Gb Ethernet via a QSFP+ connector. It is ideally suited to enable high-end multi camera video data logging and replaying on mid range PCs, to avoid the need for costly very high-end multiprocessor computers. The board offers up to 24 GB of DDR4 memory which can be used for frame buffering. - July 02, 2021 - PLC2 Design GmbH