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SGS- TÜV GmbH Presented Its Electro Mobility and Functional Safety Services at eCarTec 2010
SGS- TÜV GmbH introduced its wide spectrum of electro mobility and functional safety services at the October 2010 eCarTec show in Munich, Germany. - January 08, 2011 - SGS
Races2U Puts a New Twist on an Old Hobby - Slot Car Racing Makes a Digital Comeback in a Mobile Format
While the days of racing slot cars on big indoor tracks may have waned, new digital technology has allowed slot car racing to go mobile. Races2U is a new company that brings slot car racing to the racers. - January 06, 2011 - Races2U
Scott Cars Announces Volvo and Mazda Planning Small SUVs - Allentown PA
Volvo and Mazda have both announced plans to launch small SUVs during the coming years. Scott Cars looks forward to selling these upcoming vehicles in addition to a great selection of Volvo and Mazda cars at its Allentown PA location. - January 06, 2011 - Scott Auto Group
Germain Toyota of Columbus Begins 2011 with Outstanding Service Sales
Customers who wish to service Toyota vehicles, such as the Tacoma, Camry, Corolla and more, can receive special service sales and coupons at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - January 06, 2011 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Leading Commercial Vehicle Vendor Anchor Vans Reports Huge Surge in Sales of 4x4 Vehicles as Cold Weather is Predicted to Continue
Anchor Vans has reported a massive rise in sales of 4x4 vans as demand for vehicles that can cope with snowy conditions is increased by extreme cold weather. - January 06, 2011 - Anchor Vans
Terry Atamian, President of Atamian Honda & VW Sponsors the Highland Sports Association (HSA)
Terry Atamian, President of Atamian Volkswagen & Honda of Tewksbury, donated $1,750 to sponsor The Highland Sports Association (HSA). - January 05, 2011 - Terry Atamian
Drink Docker®Releases Series of Videos on YouTube
Drink Docker, the manufacturer behind the revolutionary new cup holder and console cup holder insert for cars, is now announcing the release of a line of videos available on the YouTube website. The Drink Docker YouTube channel features humoristic and informative videos on the many advantages of using Drink Docker as well as visual tests of the products’ reliability. - January 04, 2011 - Drink Docker
Anchor Vans Launches Website to Help New and Used Van Buyers Find Vans for Sale in Local Area
Anchor Vans launches www.usedvans4sale.com with the aim of making it even easier for new and used van buyers find vans for sale in their local area. - January 04, 2011 - Anchor Vans
Terry Atamian Sponsors Elizabeth Downs in the 2010 Miss Teen Massachusetts Pageant
Terry Atamian, President of Atamian Volkswagen & Honda of Tewksbury, MA Sponsored $250 to Saugus resident, Elizabeth Downs. - December 29, 2010 - Terry Atamian
Trailer-Lift Ltd Confident of Sales Growth in North America
Trailer Lift is a car trailer with a built-in car lift for mobile service and inspections. - December 28, 2010 - Trailer Lift Ltd
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Green Stories for 2011
Recycling and Greening the Home top the list of story topics for the coming year. - December 27, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Advanti Awarded the 2010 Singapore Prestige Brand Award
Advanti Racing, propriety alloy wheels brand of YHI International Limited, has proudly received the Regional Brand title in the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA). The SPBA recognizes Singapore brands that are developed and managed effectively through various branding initiatives. "We feel... - December 25, 2010 - YHI Manufacturing (Shanghai)
Moore and Scarry - Advertising Helps Feed the Hungry
Local Advertising Agency Supports Community with Charitable Donation Moore and Scarry Advertising, one of the nation’s fastest growing automotive advertising agencies, celebrated this holiday season by making a charitable donation to an important, local organization. Duncan Scarry, President... - December 24, 2010 - Hanania Automotive Group
Midlands Automotive Dealer Announces Exclusive Luxury Vehicle Model Availability
Jim Hudson Hyundai today announced their privileged approval to carry the all-new 2011 Equus, a luxury vehicle that is being compared to the $330,000 Bentley Mulsanne in performance, styling, features, technology and luxury. - December 21, 2010 - Jim Hudson Hyundai
CarWoo! Continues the Twelve Days of Christmas - Offers Cash to Holiday Car Buyers
CarWoo!'s Twelve Days of Christmas promotion continues offering cash rebates to car buyers now through Christmas Eve. Buyers get a discount of CarWoo's service and a cash rebate when they buy their car. - December 20, 2010 - CarWoo
Red Wing Chevrolet Announces 2012 Buick Lacrosse to Offer Red Wing, MN Area Residents 37 Mpg Highway Fuel Economy
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist™, a new fuel-saving technology, will increase overall fuel economy by 25 percent compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. - December 20, 2010 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
NAFA Presents First Fleet Management Seminars in Hawaii
NAFA's fleet management seminars are expanding beyond the Continental U.S. thanks to a partnership with Mercury Associates, Inc. The first such seminar is scheduled for March 7-11 in Hawaii. - December 18, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Terry Atamian Donates to Steve Bjork & Friends Comedy Night Fundraiser
Terry Atamian , President of Atamian Volkswagen & Honda of Tewksbury, MA Donated to benefit Patriotic Events in Tewksbury - December 18, 2010 - Terry Atamian
Phx Body Shop Rocked and Humbled by Exposure
Local Phx Body Shop LG Collision repair has been identified as the Phx Auto Body Shop ... "Top Merchant 2010" - December 17, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo Registrations Coming in at Record Pace
NAFA Fleet Management Association is witnessing record registrations for its 2011 Institute & Expo. - December 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Leviton Electrifies Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market with New Charger Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Sustainable Valox iQ* Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leviton Manufacturing, a North American leader in electrical devices and systems, has selected Valox iQ* resin for the housing of its new Evr-Green™ electric vehicle (EV) cord set, a portable charger for EVs. Valox iQ resin – which incorporates up-cycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from water bottles and offers molded-in color to avoid secondary painting – significantly enhances the environmental benefits of the Leviton charger. - December 17, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
The Toyota Camry, Corolla & Tundra – Exclusive Sales on New Cars at Germain Toyota of Columbus
Customers interested in new Toyota cars, such as the Camry, Corolla, and Tundra, can take advantage of December sales offered at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - December 17, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Gary Lang Auto Group Donating $100 to Operation Care Package for Cars Sold
Gary Lang Auto Group will be donating $100 to Operation Care Package for every car sold during the week of December 20th. The money will go toward items for care packages that will be sent to troops overseas. - December 15, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Delticom AG Acquires Majority Stake in Tyrepac
Europe’s #1 online tyre dealer acquires a majority stake in Asia’s first tyre portal - December 15, 2010 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
RuK Development Metal Guard’s Unique Metal Fusion Technology Provides Ultimate Engine Protection
RuK Development's new Metal Guard engine and metal treatment uses oil as a transport mechanism for its unique metal deactivators to penetrate metal 5-8 microns creating a smooth friction absorbing metal. - December 13, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
NAFA's San Francisco Chapter Officially Renamed NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter
To better define the Chapter's area, NAFA's San Francisco Chapter has been renamed the NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter. The Chapter contains fleet management professionals from the northern two-thirds of California and all of the State of Nevada except for the Las Vegas area. - December 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Becomes Charter Member of the Center for Professional Fleet Certification
NAFA Fleet Management Association is part of a new alliance created to help boost the role of fleet management throughout the business world. - December 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HawksHead TPMS, Launches New Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve System
HawksHead Systems Suppliers of Tire Pressure Monitoring systems has a new patent pending system for external TPMS Sensors - December 08, 2010 - HawksHead Systems Inc
WomenCertified® Receives Feedback from Satisfied Customers
WomenCertified® is a training and certification program designed to help businesses achieve higher standards of sales and customer service for their customers. According to founder Delia Passi, tailoring customer service to women’s levels of expectation has added benefits for male... - December 08, 2010 - WomenCertified
Germain Toyota of Columbus Extends Service Department Hours During December
Germain Toyota of Columbus offers extended service hours and service specials during December to make sure customers’ vehicles are properly maintained for the harsh winter months. - December 05, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Victoria Parking Barcelona Has Announced the Grand Opening of Its New Parking Facilities at El Prat Airport for the 16 December
On December 16 Victoria Parking will launch a new private parking area near Barcelona airport. - December 04, 2010 - Victoria Parking
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