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Colorado Volkswagen Service Department Gives Colorado Drivers Tips for Safe Winter Driving

McDonald Volkswagen in Littleton wants to help their customers and other Colorado drivers stay safe this winter by providing sound advice for winterizing their vehicle. - November 03, 2011 - McDonald VW

Gates Goes Mobile with NaviGates App

The Mobile App for Smartphones Provides Direct Access to Belt Routing Diagrams, Parts Lookup & Store Locator. - November 03, 2011 - Gates Corporation

Staunton Nissan Introduces Staunton Certified Pre-Owned

Staunton Nissan introduces Staunton Certified Pre-Owned, high quality and reliable used cars, to Virginia customers. - November 03, 2011 - Staunton Nissan

New Vending Machine Planned at Frye Fleet Sales

Proposed vending machine will usher in radical changes, already brewing diet soda controversy. Racing against a 60-day deadline, key personnel struggle to appease everyone’s tastes while navigating through a crowded and chaotic local vending market. Promised benefits such as the introduction of snacks inspire perseverance. - November 02, 2011 - Frye Fleet Sales, LLC

Join Matthews Hargreaves Chevy in Detroit for an Open House Centennial Celebration

Matthews Hargreaves Chevrolet is proud to announce they will be having an open house on November 3rd to celebrate Chevrolet’s Centennial Birthday. - November 02, 2011 - Matthews Hargreaves Chevrolet

Nalley Tree Campaign Takes Root for Second Season: Three Nalley Decatur Dealerships Distribute Free Tree Seedlings

The Nalley Tree Campaign enters its second season and anticipates planting 3,000 trees this year. Since its November 2010 debut, there have been more than 3,600 trees planted within the City of Decatur and DeKalb County. The City of Decatur, DeKalb County, Trees Atlanta, Park Pride and Keep DeKalb... - November 02, 2011 - Nalley Automotive Group

Nalley Infiniti-Marietta Hires Todd Dickson as New General Manager

Nalley Infiniti-Marietta, an Infiniti dealership in the Atlanta area, has hired Todd Dickson as general manager. An industry veteran, Dickson has been in the car business for approximately 27 years. - November 02, 2011 - Nalley Infiniti of Marietta

Crown Honda of Southpoint Supports the January Foundation for Burn Survivors

Crown Honda of Southpoint, a dealership in the Triangle area, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the January Foundation for Burn Survivors’ monthly cookouts to serve the residents of the Ronald McDonald House and to raise funds for the Carolina Children’s Hospital Burn Unit. The... - November 02, 2011 - Crown Honda of Southpoint

Conrad Electronic Introduces Mobicool Coolbox W35

The Mobicool W35 is a 12V cool box with multiple features such as separate flaps for bottles, heating options for food and beverages, and dual-voltage system for portability. - November 02, 2011 - Rebelfone

Machine Shops and Stamping Companies Adopt Innovative Product: The Power Deck

Machine shops and Stamping companies adopt innovative product: The Power Deck. - October 31, 2011 - HD Safety Systems

Plaza Cadillac in Leesburg Delivers New Mary Kay Pink Cadillac

Plaza Cadillac was proud to deliver the winner of the Mary Kay Pink Cadillac her new Cadillac SRX. - October 30, 2011 - Plaza Cadillac

Kabiela and Tischer BMW Announces Partnership for First Automotive Daily Deal

Kabiela (www.Kabiela.com), the first group buying and daily deals site catering specifically to the automotive enthusiast niche market, is announcing a partnership with getBMWparts.com, the online store of the Tischer BMW dealership in Silver Spring, MD with their first promotional deal of $50 shipped for a BMW shift knob. - October 30, 2011 - The Corux Group, LLC

Kings Cross Backpacker Headache Solution - Sydney Travellers Car Market

Right in the nick of time, before the peak backpacker summer season kicks in a new backpackers car market will open in the Kings Cross Car Park. - October 29, 2011 - Travellers Auto Barn

Colorado Volvo Buyers Love the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program from McDonald Volvo

Denver area Volvo dealer, McDonald Volvo, receives high acclaim for their Overseas Delivery Program - October 29, 2011 - McDonald Volvo

Richmond BMW Sponsors Treasure in Paradise Auction and Fashion Show

Richmond BMW is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the World Pediatric Project’s 7th Annual Treasures in Paradise Auction and Fashion Show on Friday, November 11, at the Historic John Marshall. The World Pediatric Project--a nonprofit, humanitarian organization based in Richmond--links... - October 29, 2011 - Richmond BMW

Plaza Mercedes-Benz to Host a Customer Appreciation Event

Plaza Mercedes-Benz, a premier Mercedes-Benz dealership in the greater St. Louis area, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Event on Wednesday, November 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All of the dealership’s customers are invited to the appreciation event, which... - October 29, 2011 - Plaza Mercedes-Benz

Nalley Volvo Welcomes Randy Pullen as New General Manager

Nalley Volvo, serving metro Atlanta, is pleased to welcome Randy Pullen as its new general manager. Pullen, who has over 19 years of experience in the auto industry, joined Nalley Volvo in August. His most recent position prior to joining Nalley Volvo was as the general sales manager of Global... - October 29, 2011 - Nalley Volvo

This 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3127 Changed Automotive History by Paving the Way for the Production of All 427 Street Cobras

This original, 427 Cobra was fourth of just 260 original 427 Street Cobras produced by Shelby and specifically used as Shelby’s PR test Vehicle. Since CSX 3127’s introduction to the public it has been featured on the 1989 Mac Tools calendar; in The Shelby American magazine #56; featured and track tested on Spike TV’s hit show “MuscleCar” in 2006; was shown at the ISCA’s World of Wheels show in 2006 where it won Outstanding Engine, Outstanding Restored, and Best of Show. - October 28, 2011 - Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions

Sanderson Ford Honors Heroes Through Veterans Day Celebration

Join Sanderson Ford and Return with Honor to celebrate Veterans Day and honor past, present, and future heroes November 7-12. - October 28, 2011 - Sanderson Ford

Cumberland Toyota Hopes to Improve Customer Website with New Website

Cumberland Toyota releases newly redesigned website to improve buying experience and improve customer relations. - October 28, 2011 - Cumberland Toyota

Russo and Steele Earns Its Wings

Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction is proud to be recognized as a supporter of the “Angels for Kids, Mentors for Life” program. This year Russo and Steele is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Angels for Kids program is the beneficiary of the classic car auction’s Preview Charity Gala Event held this January 18th, 2012. - October 27, 2011 - Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions

2012 Urban Vehicles of the Year Announced

Hyundai Veloster, Range Rover Evoque & Toyota Prius Plug-in. - October 27, 2011 - Decisive Magazine

Donate to Breast Cancer Research at Lake Motor Company

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Lake Chevy is making it easier than ever to show your support. - October 27, 2011 - Lake Motor Company

Benjamin J. Robles, Jr. Graduates from National Automobile Dealers Association Academy

Benjamin J. Robles, Jr. is honored as Class President at NADA Headquarters. - October 27, 2011 - Bartow Ford Company

Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC Features 3 CEMB Wheel Service Products at Their Shop in Bow, NH

Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC is currently stocking the SM825 Swing Arm Car Tire Changer with Press Arm, the K9 Digital Wheel Balancer and the DWA 1000 Compact Total Wheel Alignment Machine. - October 27, 2011 - NHProEquip

The Ybor Thunder Bike Fest November 11 & 12, 2011 - A Smokin' Events Production

The Ybor Thunder Bike Fest, a Smokin' Events Production, will take place in Historical Ybor City – Tampa on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. Attendees can join the festivities at 1430 East 7th Avenue on Friday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. until 11 p.m. The... - October 26, 2011 - Smokin' Events, LLC

Compumod to Represent VI-Grade in Australia and New Zealand

VI-grade GmbH, the leading provider of best-in-class products and services to bridge the gap between real world testing and technical simulation, today announced that a new business partnership has been signed with Compumod in Australia. According to this partnership, Compumod will join the... - October 26, 2011 - Compumod

Denver Audi Dealer, McDonald Audi, Hosts Community Tailgate Party with Primal Wear Cycling

A tailgate party hosted by McDonald Audi on Saturday October 22nd was a huge community success. - October 26, 2011 - McDonald Audi

Advanced Film Solutions Announces Tampa's Best Car Tinting FormulaOne Comes to You

Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Tampa Bay's premier installation company for energy control home window film and FormulaOne Automotive Films announced that they have launched a mobile car tinting service for Tampa area consumers. Founded in 2007, Advanced Film Solutions has completed more than 5,000... - October 23, 2011 - Advanced Film Solutions

Bay Ridge Ford in Brooklyn is Helping to Support Box Tops for Education

Bay Ridge Ford, local Brooklyn Ford dealer, is helping to support Fords new partnership with General Mills in the Box Tops for Education Program. - October 23, 2011 - Bay Ridge Ford

Trailer Superstore Proudly Provides a New Trailer to Haul a Custom Built Orange County Chopper Dedicated to the 9/11 Anniversary

The Custom Trailer travels the US hauling the U.S Biker Law’s 10th Anniversary 9/11 Commemorative Bike. - October 22, 2011 - All Pro Trailer Superstore

Festivals of Speed Brings Florida Car Show Back to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

The 6th Annual Festivals of Speed at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 13th, 2011. - October 22, 2011 - Festivals of Speed

Suburban Auto Group and Northwest Chevy Dealers Sponsor Chevy Sonic Adventure: Top Prize for Portland Scavenger Hunt is a Brand-New 2012 Chevy Sonic Sedan 2LT

Suburban Auto Group, as a member of the Northwest Chevy Dealers group, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Chevy Sonic Adventure, a one-day, real-world treasure hunt that will take place in Portland, Oregon, on November 6. Teams of two will compete in the treasure hunt by answering... - October 22, 2011 - Suburban Auto Group

Take Advantage of No Interest Incentives in October at Mitchell Mazda Near Dothan

October is a great time to purchase a Mazda vehicle from Mitchell Mazda thanks to no interest incentives on several models. - October 21, 2011 - Mitchell Mazda

New Auto Detailing Videos Demonstrate Steam Car Wash Equipment

Daimer.com releases its first Internet-based car detailing video that allows buyers to “demo” the company’s popular Super Max™ 6000SCW wet steam machine. - October 21, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

Volkswagen of South Charlotte to Cover a Volkswagen Eos in "Pink Notes" in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Volkswagen of South Charlotte, the premier source for new and used Volkswagens and the exclusive Hybrid Touareg dealer of the Charlotte area, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an event in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, October 21, Volkswagen of South... - October 21, 2011 - Volkswagen of South Charlotte

Crown Volvo of Greensboro Announces the Hire of Neal Anderson, Robin Gibson, Patrick Doebler, and Jonathan Lee Washington

Crown Volvo of Greensboro, a premier Volvo dealership in the Triad region, is excited to welcome four new staff members to its sales team. Joining the team are Neal Anderson, Robin Gibson, Patrick Doebler, and Jonathan Lee Washington. - October 21, 2011 - Crown Volvo of Greensboro

Richmond BMW Sponsors 9th Annual Children’s Hospital Foundation 10K/5K Fundraiser

Richmond BMW is pleased to announce its role as a sponsor of the Children’s Hospital Foundation 9th Annual 10K/5K Run/Walk & Kids Mascot Mile. - October 21, 2011 - Richmond BMW

Princeton BMW Welcomes New General Manager; Opens Expanded New Location

Princeton BMW in New Jersey is pleased to welcome Robert Ogust as the dealership’s new general manager. Ogust accepted the position in August and is managing both Princeton BMW and its sister dealership, Princeton MINI. In his 20 years of managerial and executive experience in the automotive... - October 21, 2011 - Princeton BMW

Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Welcomes New General Manager

Coggin Nissan on Atlantic in Jacksonville is pleased to announce the appointment of Melvin Burkett as the dealership’s new general manager. - October 21, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic

Save on Infiniti Service at Clear Lake Infiniti in Houston

Clear Lake Infiniti in Houston is currently offering 15,000 and 30,000 mile interval service specials for Infiniti vehicles. - October 21, 2011 - Clear Lake Infiniti

EMotorWerks-1 - An All-Electric BMW 3 Series Conversion - The First in a Range of High-Performance Electric Cars from Electric Motor Werks

Electric Motor Werks (EMotorWerks), a California company, unveiled a new orange electric BMW at the 38th Annual Palo Alto EV Rally on Saturday September 24th, 2011. Dubbed "EMotorWerks-1," this is the first fully functional prototype of the high-performance electric conversion solutions... - October 20, 2011 - Electric Motor Werks