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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
TrailerDecking.com Partners with Champion Cutting Tool Corp. to Provide Premium Solutions to Truck & Trailer Industries
TrailerDecking.com has partnered with Champion Cutting Tool Corp. to provide customers nationwide with the high-grade solutions needed to install and repair the hardwood flooring used in flatbed trailer, truck and van body applications. These solutions now include Champion’s countersink and... - June 23, 2021 - Nova USA
CarZilo Offers Instant Cash for Used Cars in Los Angeles, CA
Clients can sell their vehicle for instant payment to the licensed and insured California-based dealer. - June 18, 2021 - CarZilo
Xcentric Mold Expands Capacity 40% to Increase Efficiency for Rapid Prototyping
Xcentric Mold and Engineering, a leader in rapid prototyping and injection mold services, is expanding one of their Michigan-based facilities to support their continued growth and servicing customers' needs. - June 16, 2021 - Xcentric Mold and Engineering
Torque Capital Portfolio Company, Cable Manufacturing & Assembly Has Acquired Glassmaster Controls
Cable Manufacturing & Assembly (“CMA”), a Torque Capital Group portfolio company, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Glassmaster Controls (“Glassmaster”), a designer and manufacturer of mechanical cables, controls, and actuation assemblies. Based in... - June 16, 2021 - Cable Manufacturing & Assembly
Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Brand New Jonesboro, AR Location with Ribbon Cutting
Superior Van & Mobility, a Kentucky based family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their 2421 Sunny Meadow Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401 location last Thursday, June 10. It was held in conjunction with The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce to help celebrate this momentous occasion. - June 14, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
FS Stapleton Alliance - Japan’s Exports Up as Trade Recovers
Japan’s exports help boost the economy as consumption weakens due to third wave of COVID-19 infections. - June 12, 2021 - FS Stapleton Alliance
Commonwealth Motors 30th Anniversary
Celebrating 30 years of Automotive Excellence in Lawrence, Massachusetts. - June 09, 2021 - Commonwealth Motors
Woodstock Storage and Car Wash, Woodstock, GA, Sold by Midcoast Properties, Inc.
Midcoast Properties, Inc. announces the recent sale of Woodstock Storage and Car Wash located in Woodstock, Georgia. Midcoast Properties represented the Seller, with Michael Morrison as lead broker. The facility was sold to an in-state buyer, who formed an LLC for the purpose of acquiring the... - May 27, 2021 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
Paving the Way to Safety: June 6 is Secure Your Load Day
Recent data released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) on crashes caused by unsecured loads and road debris shows that there were 739 deaths, 17,367 injuries and 89,915 property damage crashes in 2019. “Too often I hear that these incidents are freak... - May 27, 2021 - Secure Your Load
MidWest Industrial Equipment Joins BYD Dealer Network
BYD Material Handling has entered into a dealership agreement with Mid-West Industrial Equipment Inc. expanding its presence into the Southwest Ohio market. MidWest Industrial offers a full suite of services, including forklift sales, service, parts, equipment rental, and operator training. The... - May 26, 2021 - BYD
Volvo Trucks Singapore Launches New Generation of Heavy-Duty Trucks with Safety and Driver in Focus
Volvo Trucks’ new generation of heavy duty trucks – the Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX – are now available in Singapore. These four new trucks have a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. With this new range, Volvo Trucks Singapore aim to be their... - May 26, 2021 - Volvo Trucks Hub SEA & Japan
Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Newer Ownership with Ribbon Cutting
Superior Van & Mobility, the nation’s largest family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, opened under new management and ownership last January 2020 in Montgomery, AL. Unable to celebrate last year due to Covid restrictions, Superior Van & Mobility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 19, 2021 at their 2015 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama location to commemorate this event. - May 20, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
Traxxas Radio Control and Excel RC Open Exclusive Store in Madison Heights, Michigan
Grand Opening Event to Showcase Radio Control Cars and Trucks, Contests and Prizes - May 19, 2021 - Excel RC
C. Nicklaus Starling Announced as New Southeast Dealer for Maverick Yachts Costa Rica
C. Nicklaus Starling and Maverick Yachts of Costa Rica are proud to announce their dealer partnership for the southeast U.S. market encompassing Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, & Texas. C. Nicklaus Starling will work with Maverick Yachts to promote their full model line of... - May 19, 2021 - C. Nicklaus Starling
Valpo Car Show & Swap Meet Returns with Big Name Sponsor
Halliar Enterprises of Valparaiso is pleased to announce the return of the Valpo Car Show and Swap Meet at the Porter County Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 23. Come out and enjoy cars and trucks from the Region plus pick through hundreds of swap meet vendors for hidden treasures. This year the show is... - May 18, 2021 - Halliar Enterprises
Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates New State-of-the-Art Facility with Ribbon Cutting
Superior Van & Mobility, a Kentucky based family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newer 761 E. New Circle Rd., Lexington, KY 40505 location yesterday. It was held in conjunction with The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to help... - May 15, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
Pandemic Boosts Need for RV, Boat Storage; Toy Storage Nation Offers Executive Workshop
The executive workshop identifies opportunities and resources for investors and developers in an expanding industry. - May 14, 2021 - Toy Storage Nation
BYD Buses, Trucks Eligible for $165 Million in HVIP Money
BYD announced Tuesday that buyers of its line of American-made battery-electric transit buses, motor coaches, and heavy-duty trucks are eligible for $165 million in funds through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP... - May 14, 2021 - BYD
Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems Opens New Location in Manassas, VA
The new Manassas, Virginia location is Mid-Atlantic's eighth location and will serve the waste equipment and heavy equipment parts and service needs of businesses in Northern Virginia. - May 12, 2021 - Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems
Ignitarium Joins Arm's Functional Safety Partnership Program
Ignitarium is proud to announce that it is now a member of the Arm Functional Safety Partnership Program. Over the years, Ignitarium has built expertise on the Arm family of processors specifically on Automotive SoC. The team provides value-added services to partners and customers in the areas of... - May 08, 2021 - Ignitarium
United Pacific Introduces All-New Outer Rocker Panels for 1967-72 Chevy/GMC Truck
United Pacific’s Outer Rocker Panels for 1967-72 Chevy/GMC Truck (Part # 110919 / 110920) are now available. Superb reproduction of the original outer rocker panels with all contour and detail for the 1967-72 Chevy & GMC Truck are now available to order. Made with high quality steel with... - May 07, 2021 - United Pacific
Largest International Re-Use Art Collection Seeks Curating Relationship
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a picture framer from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an... - May 05, 2021 - KenMarq, LLC
Direct Auto Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary with Daily Gift Card Giveaways and Grand Prize
In celebration of the insurance provider’s 30-year anniversary, Direct Auto Insurance is giving 460 lucky people an opportunity to keep driving with multiple gift card prizes that can be used for car care during its “30th Anniversary Daily Giveaway” sweepstakes. Every day from... - May 04, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Lowcostcarsinsurance.us Presents the Main Reasons Why Drivers Should Use Online Car Insurance Quotes
Lowcostcarsinsurance.us is a top auto insurance brokerage website, providing car insurance quotes online from trustworthy agencies all over the United States. This website presents the top reasons why drivers should opt for using online car insurance quotes. - April 29, 2021 - Lowcostcarsinsurance.us
TIME Names BYD Among Its “Most Influential Companies”
TIME announced Tuesday BYD (“Build Your Dreams”) earned a spot on its inaugural “100 Most Influential Companies” list, recognizing the company’s extraordinary impact as the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer. Under the headline “Scaling Electric... - April 29, 2021 - BYD
Truck Accessories Group Announces SnugTop, Ford Licensed Accessories Agreement
Truck Accessories Group (TAG) is pleased to announce an agreement with Ford Licensed Accessories to offer Ford truck consumers, SnugTop recreational and commercial truck caps, at Ford dealerships. Specifically, consumers purchasing the 2021+ Ford Ranger will be able to add the SnugTop CH... - April 28, 2021 - LEER
AutoFacets Announces New Addition to Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Finn Jentoft
Digital Auto Retail veteran Finn Jentoft to drive the next stage of sales growth at AutoFacets. - April 23, 2021 - AutoFacets
TrailerDecking.com Expands Laminated Truck Flooring Inventory to Accommodate Truck Body & Dry Van Applications
TrailerDecking.com, a leading supplier of tropical hardwood decking and flooring for automotive applications, has expanded its inventory of Apitong Laminated Truck Flooring products and accessories to accommodate the growing maintenance, repair and installation needs of the dry van and truck body... - April 20, 2021 - Nova USA
California Teens Virtually Pave the Way for Safer Roads; 2021’s Safety City Teen Safe Driving Campaign Goes Virtual, Thanks to the Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation awarded $75,000 to Safety Center's Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaign, a California high school program that encourages youth, parents, guardians, and communities to drive safely – from a teen’s perspective. With the increase in technology over the past decade,... - April 14, 2021 - Safety Center
Employee Excellence Drives Xcentric Forward
As the world takes steps to recover and define a new normal post-pandemic, Xcentric Mold & Engineering, a Michigan-based rapid manufacturing company, stands stronger and more aligned because of employees’ unwavering dedication and commitment to deliver an Amazing Customer... - April 13, 2021 - Xcentric Mold and Engineering
Zeigler Auto Group's New Hot Air Balloon Takes Flight Just in Time for Easter
Zeigler’s new, branded hot air balloon successfully completed its first flight on Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Easter Sunday flight took off at Jamestown Elementary in Hudsonville, Michigan at 6:45p.m. and concluded an hour later in a sod field just north of Hudsonville. The pilot, Derrick Jones, a world-renowned hot air balloonist, is also the general sales manager at Zeigler Maserati-Alfa Romeo-Fiat of Grandville. - April 07, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
Zeigler to Acquire Four Acres of Property with Plans to Renovate and Expand BMW of Orland Park
Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it has plans to purchase four acres of property from a private investor group with intentions to renovate BMW of Orland Park. The 174,240-square-foot renovation will include a proposed expansion of 325 parking spaces and an interior remodel representing BMW’s newest showroom specifications. - April 05, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
Navistar Selects FleetCross by MOTOR in Enterprise Agreement for Parts Cross-Referencing
Navistar recently signed an agreement with MOTOR Information Systems to license its FleetCross program. - April 02, 2021 - MOTOR Information Systems
Ecotourism Will Detonate the Development in Isla Aguada, Campeche
Campeche Will Have Its Own Riviera Maya. - March 30, 2021 - Global Property Service Group
Superior Van & Mobility Will Expand to Offer Michigan Wheelchair-Users Access to Affordable Accessible Vehicles
Superior Van & Mobility will be expanding to Ann Arbor, MI in late 2021 and will be the largest family-owned and operated wheelchair-accessible vehicle provider in the U.S. - March 24, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
Refused Car Finance Survey Shows 60% of People Think You Can’t Get Approved for Bad Credit Car Finance
A recent customer survey from Refused Car Finance showed that 60% of people think that you can’t get approved for car finance with bad credit. The bad credit car finance specialist disagrees. - March 22, 2021 - UK Car Finance
Cal Coast Credit Union Teams Up with Wawanesa Insurance on New Discount for Members
California Coast Credit Union and Wawanesa Insurance partner to offer Cal Coast members discount on auto insurance. - March 16, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Wolf Hill Group Places Stephen McKnight as Head of Product Cybersecurity at Stellantis; McKnight Brings More Than 21 Years of Experience Across Several Industries
Wolf Hill Group, a nationwide executive search firm for cybersecurity talent, has announced the placement of Stephen McKnight as Head of Product Cybersecurity at Stellantis, the fourth largest automaker in the world. - March 16, 2021 - Wolf Hill Group
Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on Pre-Owned Vehicles is the Impetus for Increased Sales in 2020 at Sound Auto Wholesalers in Branford, Connecticut
Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - No Deductible. Unlimited Mileage. Backed by Walmart. - March 16, 2021 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
App-Garden Launches Vehicle Maintenance
App-Garden launches a new Vehicle Maintenance module built to streamline the process for vehicle maintenance and work orders. - March 15, 2021 - App-Garden
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces the Sale of Bennington Subaru to Lundgren Automotive Group
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Bennington Subaru owned by Abel Toll of Autosaver Group to Barry Lundgren and Patrick Lundgren of Lundgren Automotive Group. - March 11, 2021 - Nancy Phillips Associates
Swab-its® Car Care Detailing Swabs Now Available at Walmart Stores
Swab-its all-purpose detailing swabs are now available at most Walmart stores in the United States. - March 03, 2021 - Super Brush LLC
Fuel Discount Diesel Presented Its Official Website
Fuel Discount Diesel got its official website. - March 01, 2021 - Fuel Discount Diesel
Simcona Emphasizes Sourcing & Procurement Services for 2021
The company makes their mark as an extension of customers’ supply chain business processes. - February 25, 2021 - Simcona Electronics Corporation
Amy L. Burcham Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Amy L. Burcham of Silver Springs, Florida has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business coaching. About Amy L. Burcham Amy Burcham is a business coach and mentor for... - February 24, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
CougarShield® Wins the 2020 Global Automotive Awards
CougarShield® celebrates recognition of the 2020 Global Automotive Awards – Best Nanotechnology Enhanced Car Care Solutions Provider – South East Asia. - February 23, 2021 - CougarShield International