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The ACC RV Warranty Group to Provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" at No Extra Charge to Its RV Warranty Consumers as of 11/23/2011
The ACC RV Warranty Group, an industry-leading RV warranty and RV service plan company, has announced an agreement today to provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" to all new ACC RV warranty consumers at No Extra Charge as of 11/23/11. - November 17, 2011 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Gates Corporation & the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Name Andreas Miller Technician of the Year
Out of More Than 200,000 Automotive Service Professionals, Miller Earned Top Honors in the Master Automobile & L1 Technician Category - November 17, 2011 - Gates Corporation
The Hurricane ES... the All New Portable Electrostatic Sprayer by Curtis Dyna-Fog Takes Ultra-Low-Volume and Low Volume Spraying to the Next Level
Made famous for efficiently applying the high quality automobile paint finishes of today, portable electrostatic spraying has been long awaited in the pest control, odor control and disinfecting industries. With the release of the new Hurricane ES, that solution can now fit right in the palm of your hand. With the ongoing problems with bed bugs and other disease carrying pests, the Hurricane ES is a welcome solution in many industries. - November 16, 2011 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Lightens Automakers’ Load - Lightweight and Structural Components Shed Vehicle Weight
Automakers are driven to design lightweight cars that will meet increasing fuel efficiency requirements – 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 – and satisfy consumer appetite for high-quality vehicles. They’re finding that they can lose vehicle weight and gain styling with engineering thermoplastics and composite materials. - November 16, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
J&M Releases New In & Out Drive Shaft Utility
New Drive Shaft Switch Out increases ATV fuel economy, saves wear and tear on 4wd vehicles while increasing maneuverability. - November 16, 2011 - J&M ATV Supply
Road America Parent Company MAPFRE ASISTENCIA Elected Best Travel Insurance Company 2011 by the International Magazine Travel Insurance Journal
Road America’s parent company, MAPFRE ASISTENCIA, has received the Best Travel Insurance Company 2011 Award by the international magazine Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This award, one of the most prestigious in the sector, was presented in Lisbon to Mr. Rafael Senén, Chairman of... - November 15, 2011 - Road America
St. Louis Customers Can Save Big During Thanksgiving Deals at St. Charles Nissan
St. Louis customers have the chance to save big on a new Nissan at St. Charles Nissan during their Thanksgiving sales event. - November 13, 2011 - St. Charles Nissan
Cookeville Kia Dealer Giving Military Discount for Veteran’s Day
To honor the men and women that are currently serving or have served our country in the past, Cumberland Kia is giving them a special discount for Veteran’s Day. - November 12, 2011 - Cumberland Kia
Plaza Cadillac Among Major Sponsors for Leesburg Area Golf Tournaments
Plaza Cadillac is sponsoring two Leesburg area golf tournaments in the month of November and is putting up a brand new Cadillac at each one. - November 12, 2011 - Plaza Cadillac
The Buddy NightOwl Mobile Video Camera Proves to be Popular with School Transportation Directors Across the USA
tt-i launched the HD Buddy NightOwl plug & play mobile video camera this summer into the School Bus market and it is proving to be an ideal solution for Transportation Directors across the USA with limited budgets to spend on mobile video surveillance. The Buddy NightOwl offers one of the... - November 11, 2011 - TTI
SEFAC, Inc. Appoints Richard Baxendale as Regional Sales Manager
SEFAC, Inc., manufacturer of heavy-duty mobile lifts, today announced the appointment of Richard Baxendale as the company’s North Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Richard Baxendale will be directly responsible for all SEFAC sales activity in the SEFAC Northeast region. Richard comes to SEFAC... - November 11, 2011 - SEFAC, Inc.
Win a Free Oil Change and Service Detail by Spotting the Salazar Kia Sorento in Avondale
Salazar Kia is running a “spot the Salazar Kia Sorento” contest, in which one participant will win a free oil change and mini detail service at its Avondale, Arizona dealership. - November 11, 2011 - Salazar Kia
VinSolutions Launches New Software Features and Enhancements Across Their Suite of Products
New products and improvements to MotoSnap™ continue to provide VinSolutions’ automotive customers the competitive advantage. - November 11, 2011 - VinSolutions
Staunton Subaru Introduces Charlottesville Customers to Staunton Certified Pre-Owned
Staunton Subaru introduces Virginia customers to Staunton Certified Pre-Owned, reliable and high quality used cars. - November 11, 2011 - Staunton Subaru
Sallas Auto Repair’s Ways to Prevent Drowsy Driving
How to stay alert behind the wheel in an allergy-induced drowsy season. - November 10, 2011 - Sallas Auto Repair
Bob Montgomery Chevrolet Now on Facebook and Twitter
Stay connected with your Louisville Chevy Dealer, Bob Montgomery Chevrolet by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter. - November 10, 2011 - Bob Montgomery Chevrolet
Texas Toyota of Grapevine Awards iPad2 to Sherri Schlueter
Texas Toyota of Grapevine is a full service Toyota dealerships located in Grapevine, TX. Texas Toyota partnered with SocialUPs to manage their facebook fan page. The partnership between Texas Toyota of Grapevine and SocialUPs started in July of 2011. Texas Toyota of Grapevine had 326 Facebook... - November 10, 2011 - Social Ups
Bob Montgomery Honda Announcing Used Car Sales
Louisville, Kentucky region can take advantage of used car sales and specials at Bob Montgomery Honda. - November 10, 2011 - Bob Montgomery Honda
Frank Fletcher Honda Columbia Awards iPad2 to John Ruppert
Frank Fletcher Honda Columbia Awards iPad2 to John Ruppert. - November 09, 2011 - Social Ups
Damian Douglas Garage Door Slashes Price of Linear Garage Door Opener by 50 Percent
Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin, NV garage door service cuts the price of Linear garage doors openers for the fall. - November 09, 2011 - Damian Douglas Garage Door
Royal Chevrolet Now Offering Auto Armor Ultimate Protection
Auto Armor’s Ultimate Protection system is a comprehensive service which provides damage protection to new and pre-owned vehicles and can now be purchased at Royal Chevrolet. - November 09, 2011 - Royal Chevrolet
Denver Volkswagen Dealer, McDonald Volkswagen, Announces All New Service Deals for Colorado VW Drivers
McDonald Volkswagen, a VW dealership located just outside Denver in Littleton, has just announced even lower prices at their Volkswagen service department. The McDonald Automotive group has been in the Volkswagen business for over 50 years and three generations of McDonalds. The family-owned and... - November 09, 2011 - McDonald VW
Bob Gillingham Ford and Normandy High School Fun-Raiser to Raise $8000 in One Day of Fun
Local Ford dealer Bob Gillingham Ford and Parma Ohio area high school Normandy High School raises funds Saturday, November 12, 2011 for a good cause called Drive One for Your School. - November 08, 2011 - Bob Gillingham Ford
Don Chalmers Ford Sponsors a New Rio Rancho Indoor Football Team
Don Chalmers Ford is excited to sponsor Rio Rancho’s newest indoor football team, the New Mexico Stars. - November 06, 2011 - Don Chalmers Ford
Cumberland Kia Looks to Improve Visitor's Online Experience with New Website
Cumberland Kia is showing customers a new online experience with an improved website. - November 06, 2011 - Cumberland Kia
Matthews Ford Awards iPad2 to Tiffanny Schneider
Matthews Ford is a full service Ford dealerships located in Broken Arrow, OK. Matthews Ford partnered with SocialUPs to manage their facebook fan page. The partnership between Matthews Ford and SocialUPs started in July of 2011. Matthews Ford had 69 Facebook “likes” when they partnered... - November 06, 2011 - Social Ups
Reinhart Trailer Sales Opens New & Improved Dealership
Reinhart Trailer Sales, a top dealer of open and enclosed trailers in Ontario, has opened a new sales and service center at 10 Wiggins Drive in Caledon, Ontario, just off Highway 10 across from John’s Family Restaurant. Their new facility offers new, larger servicing bays to accommodate... - November 05, 2011 - Reinhart Trailers
Reinhart Trailer Sales to Hold Auction
Reinhart Trailer Sales will be holding an auction at their old location at 12231 Hurontario Street in Caledon, Ontario to liquidate items not being moved to their new store. The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. and local auctioneers, Jim McCartney, Neil Bacon, Brian Riddell and Gary Hill will be simultaneously selling. - November 05, 2011 - Reinhart Trailers
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
Frank Fletcher Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sherwood Awards XBox 360 with Kinect to Robert Burns
Frank Fletcher Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sherwood is a full service Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership located in Sherwood, AR. Frank Fletcher CJD Sherwood partnered with SocialUPs to manage their facebook fan page. The partnership between Frank Fletcher CJD Sherwood and SocialUPs started in July of... - November 03, 2011 - Social Ups
Moving From Broker to Carrier: Vehiport's Journey to a Perfect Customer Service Experience
National auto relocation brokerage Vehiport expands to become a licensed auto carrier. - November 03, 2011 - Vehiport
Stockton Ford Dealer Giving Away 20,000 Box Tops for Education
This month Big Valley Ford will be giving one lucky raffle winner 20,000 additional Box Tops for Education box tops to use for their school. - November 03, 2011 - Big Valley Ford
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
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
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
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
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
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
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