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Mobile Awareness Announces VisionStat™ Color Camera Systems with High Resolution Digital Monitors
Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced a high resolution digital monitor upgrade for all VisionStat™ Camera Systems. The digital VisionStat monitor presents a significant upgrade in picture quality found on both wired and wireless... - December 03, 2010 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Elephant Auto Insurance Helps People Looking for Affordable Coverage
Elephant Insurance Services is a direct-to-consumer (web and phone) auto insurance company. The company encourages a climate of individual contribution, long-term commitment and profitable growth and believes people who like what they do, do it better. Located in Richmond, VA, Elephant Insurance Services, LLC and Elephant Insurance Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Admiral Group, plc. More information is available at http://www.elephant.com. - December 02, 2010 - Elephant Insurance Services
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Insuredautowarranty.com Expands with Addition of New Partner
InsuredAutoWarranty.com is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its company with the addition of partner and Customer Service professional Jeremy Raskin. The expansion fits InsuredAutoWarranty.com’s strategy of bringing the right professionals to the company to meet all of its clients’ needs. - December 02, 2010 - Insured Auto Warranty
Drink Docker® Auto Cup Holder is Now Compatible in Most Vehicles Manufactured Since 1988
Drink Docker®, the revolutionary drink cup holder, is now spreading the word about the compatibility of their Auto Cup Holder in most models of cars and SUVs manufactured since 1988. The Drink Docker® has been designed and adjusted now to fit into any cup holder in order to keep any size... - December 02, 2010 - Drink Docker
Advanced Auto Detailing Machines Now Available in 50 Hz
Daimer® to introduce 50 Hz steam cleaners, pressure washers and upholstery carpet cleaners designed to clean vehicles inside and out. - December 02, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Germain Toyota of Columbus Offers Services to Make Car Buying Easier and More Convenient
Germain Toyota of Columbus extends its customer service this holiday season by helping customers Shop Smart through its vast array of features and services. - December 01, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ SABIC® STAMAX® Long Glass Fiber PP Helps Hyundai Sonata’s Plastic Door Module Win 2010 SPE Innovation Award
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its lightweight, high-performance SABIC® STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin helped Hyundai-Kia Motors win a coveted Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2010 Innovation Award on Nov. 9. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Noryl GTX* Conductive Resins Offer Greater Dimensional Stability for Larger Automotive Body Panels
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Gary Lang Auto Group – Official Drop Off Point for Operation Care Package
Gary Lang Auto Group is now a drop off point in the McHenry area for Operation Care Packages. - December 01, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
The Autocricket.com Racing Team Will be Making Laps on December 11th
The supercharged Lotus is heading back to the track for some high-speed excitement with the Autocricket.com and 877-For-Insurance race teams. - December 01, 2010 - AutoCricket.com
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia Announces Black Tag Sale
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia is extending Black Friday Sale through the end of November. Customers can browse Swift’s Black Tag Specials online at www.SwiftInDavis.com where Black Tags adorn all vehicle listings. - November 24, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Melbourne Used Car Company Proves Moving Pictures Help Move Cars
Despite ubiquitous global predictions that video will overtake text on the worldwide web, Australian businesses have been slow to implement video-based tools on their website. Yet Evanwood Motors, a leading Melbourne used car dealer, and their operating partner Car City, have both recently seen... - November 23, 2010 - Evanwood Motors
Reno Vulcanizing Offers Free Reno Auto Care Get Ready for Winter Special
Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires is offering a limited free service to check your car to make sure it is road worthy for the winter. - November 22, 2010 - Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care And Tires
Amura Marketing Technologies Has Announced a Special Offer for Honda Dealerships in United States
Amura Marketing Technologies, a high-impact international technology group with offices in the USA and Asia, has announced a special offer for Honda dealerships throughout United States. - November 22, 2010 - Amura Marketing Technologies
Service Consultant at Tonkin’s Acura Dealership Wins National Award
Darrel Honigberg Places First in the National Acura Service Consultant Skills Competition. - November 20, 2010 - Tonkin Auto Group
NHTSA Thanks NAFA for Supporting the Campaign Against Distracted Driving
NAFA Fleet Management Association is a strong advocate for driver safety and is proud to support the annual "Drive Safely Work Week" campaign. - November 19, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ACS Dealer Management System Releases Integration with KEYper Systems
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) adds Electronic Key Management integration. - November 18, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Ace Karts Leads the Pack in Adrenaline with Safety
Motorsport's popularity comes from its inherent danger; sports that don’t carry such a high risk of serious injury simply don’t provide the same adrenaline rush. However, one Melbourne go karting centre, Ace Karts, is ensuring that drivers as young as 6 years old can join in on the fun... - November 18, 2010 - Ace Karts
Gary Lang Auto Group Casting Call
Gary Lang Auto Group is looking for people to sing its jingle and be featured in its television ads. Videos will be uploaded to Gary Lang’s Facebook page. - November 17, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
David Maus Toyota Proud Sponsor of Birdies for the Brave
David Maus Toyota proudly supports Birdies for the Brave at Alaqua Lakes Country Club on Sunday to raise money for Homes for our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation to benefit the US Military Veterans. - November 17, 2010 - David Maus Automotive
ACS Dealer Management System Releases New Quick Lube Application Within Service Writer Pro for GM, Ford, Chrysler and Import Dealers
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) Adds a New Quick Lube Application to Service Writer Pro. - November 15, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
US Direct Protect Was on The Lifetime Channel's The Balancing Act to Explain Vehicle Service Contracts
Vehicle Service Contract provider US Direct Protect was on The Balancing Act to explain the benefits of having your vehicle covered. - November 13, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Trailer-Lift Hits the Jackpot in Vegas
Trailer Lift Ltd, a company based in the UK has won the prestigious Global Media Award at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Their new product Trailer-Lift looks like a traditional vehicle trailer but incorporates a specially adapted scissor lift. The company has been developing the product... - November 13, 2010 - Trailer Lift Ltd
Cramer Toyota of Venice Donates a Full Vehicle Detail Valued at $100 to the Toys for Tots Fundraiser
Cramer Toyota of Venice donates a full vehicle detail valued at $100 to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots fundraiser. The Marine Corps League Gulf Coast Detachment #643 conducts its Toys for Tots campaign annually with the aim of helping the children of the gulf coast have a Happy Holiday in 2010. - November 13, 2010 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Hints and Tips for Hiring Limos or Wedding Cars from Limo Hire Company Owner Jackie Jolliffe
Limo-Scene & Wedding Cars offers hints for people wanting to hire a limo or wedding car. - November 12, 2010 - Limo-Scene
NAFA's Legislative Team Clarifies Sales of Taxable Fuel Issues
NAFA retains experienced legislative representatives in Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON to coordinate vital information on laws, regulations, and other government activity relating to fleets. - November 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
James Lawyer Named New President of WomenCertified® Auto
WomenCertified®, the Seal women trust for better service, is raising the bar even higher in the automotive industry by naming James Lawyer as its new President of the WomenCertified® Auto division. Jim Lawyer is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in the field of online... - November 12, 2010 - WomenCertified
Car Audio Shop in Chico, CA, Joins with SEO Advertising Pros to Bring Area Drivers Quality Upgrades
Just-Installs Car Audio, a mobile electronics specialist based in Chico, California, is pleased to announce their new collaboration with Prospect Genius, an online marketing company offering SEO services. This partnership is designed to ensure that Chico-area drivers have the easy access they need... - November 11, 2010 - Just-Installs Car Audio
ACS DMS Releases Color F&I Menu for Honda, Acura, GM, Ford, Chrysler, VW, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, and Subaru Dealerships
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) upgrades ACSFirst with new Color F&I Menu and Disclaimer “It’s all about listening to our customer’s need,” explained Van Koppersmith, President of ACS. “When we first included F&I menus several years... - November 10, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Limo-Scene Launches Rare 18 Seater Silver Hummerzine
Limo-Scene & Wedding Cars launches a rare 18 seater hummer limo. - November 10, 2010 - Limo-Scene
ACS Dealer Management System Expands Kia Communications. Adds Kia to Growing GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, VW, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru, & Mercedes Benz Certifications.
Windows® Based ACCESS DMS communications adds VIN Inquiry interface. - November 09, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
NewProductHelp.com Prepares to Represent Flag It Invention to the Industry on Global Basis
Steve S., a California resident and inventor, has enlisted the invention assistance skills of Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com in promoting his Flag It invention to industry over the next 24 months. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with those who carry oversized loads in... - November 08, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
RüK Development Introduces Unique Brand of Automotive Chemical Products Color Coded for Easy Identification
RüK Development's new color coded automotive chemical line has great visual appeal and makes it easy to identify each chemical category. The extreme visual appeal of RüK Developments product line should appeal to the consumer and visually jump off the retail shelf. - November 07, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
Significant Savings on the Winter Maintenance Package at Germain Toyota of Columbus
Customers wishing to service Toyota vehicles can receive a special offer in November with the Winter Maintenance Package at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - November 06, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
CIMB Autoworld Car of the Year Awards Opens Online Voting
Malaysian readers to have a say in a car award for the first time ever. - November 05, 2010 - Autoworld.com.my Sdn Bhd
Honda - ACS Dealer Management System Optimizes Internet Marketing Through Liquid Motors
Honda Certified DMS adds new integration, allowing dealers to distribute their vehicle inventory to hundreds of marketplaces. - November 05, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
British Car Part Company Triumphs with Address Capture Technology
Rimmer Brothers Switch to Postcode Anywhere for More Cost-Effective Website Address Auto-Fill - November 04, 2010 - PCA Predict
ACS Dealer Management System Adds Texting for All Dealers Including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, & Hyundai
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) releases SMS Text Notification to Service Writer Pro. - November 03, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
CarWoo! Cares Supporting Susan G. Komen For The Cure at the World Series
San Francisco based CarWoo! (www.carwoo.com) is taking their vintage ’78 Chevrolet Camaro, freshly signed by Giants fans, to Game 5 of the World Series to continue raising money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. - November 02, 2010 - CarWoo
SABIC Innovative Plastics Spotlights at K 2010 Chery’s New A3CC Sports Coupe Designed with High-Tech Noryl GTX*, Xenoy*, Stamax® Resins
Chery Automobile’s soon to be launched new A3CC sports coupe using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ advanced materials solutions – is highlighted here at K 2010 in SABIC’s stand – Hall 6, Stand D42. The sleek new sports car delivers high-end style and practical performance... - October 31, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Truck Tonneau Covers USA Announces Tonneau Covers That Give You Full Access to Your Truck Bed
Truck Tonneau Covers USA, a retail website selling truck bed covers, has added Bak Flip tonneau covers to their line of products. With a brand new e-commerce website that has purchasing capabilities and a user-friendly experience for the user, the company is very excited with their distribution of the Bak Flip tonneau covers because of their ability to provide full access to a truck bed once installed. - October 30, 2010 - Truck Tonneau Covers USA
Torklift International Debuts Industry's First Glowing Handrail
Joining Torklift International’s revolutionary line up of glow in the dark scissor steps is the new “GlowGuide” handrail system. Designed with safety in mind, this multi-tool is made in the USA and is compatible with most step applications. - October 30, 2010 - Torklift International
NAFA Opens Online Registration for Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association launches new conference website and opens online registration for 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. - October 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
GM – ACS Dealer Management System Communications Enhanced with New VIS Interface
Window’s® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) upgrades GM communications with automated service interface. - October 29, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Cape Spirit Just Launched Their Cape Town and South Africa Car Rental Summer Special
Capespirit.com, one of South Africa's favorite car rental websites, has just launched their summer special, and had a record number of car rental bookings for Cape Town and Johannesburg in the last few days. South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with an extensive coastline and... - October 28, 2010 - Cape Spirit South Africa Car Rental
David Maus Hyundai Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer with Tickled Pink Event
David Maus Hyundai hosted a “Tickled Pink” event on Saturday, October 23rd to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the help of local vendors and radio DJ personality, Leslye Gale from Magic 107.7. The event included free chair massages from St. John’s... - October 28, 2010 - David Maus Automotive
ACS Dealer Management System Releases Internet Lead Tracking Tool for All Dealers including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, and Hyundai
Window’s® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) upgrades ACSFirst with new automated report to assist users in tracking Internet leads. - October 26, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Drink Docker® Announces the Addition of Its Auto Cup Holder
Drink Docker®, has announced a solution for securing drinks in a car, boat, SUV or just about anywhere. The Drink Docker auto cup holder is a companion for individuals who are tired of spilling drinks and ruining the interiors of their cars because of inadequate cup holders. The auto cup holder... - October 26, 2010 - Drink Docker
Tornadoes Force Cancellation of Vince Neil's Performance at the ADRL World Finals in Texas
Motley Crue's Vince Neil was forced to cancel his performance at the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) world finals on Saturday when tornadoes forced the track to evacuate the track - October 25, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions