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Ford's Police Car of the Future on Display at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Ford's new Police Interceptor sedan will be on display in the expo hall of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 09, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Red Wing Chevrolet Encourages Community to Enter Red Wing for Youth Baseball Field Makeover
Red Wing Chevrolet would like Red Wing to rally support for a chance to win a Building Diamonds and Dreams youth baseball field makeover. - April 09, 2010 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
Exciting Scorpion Performance Drag Racing in Bradenton, FL
The first weekend in March was time for the NMCA Drag Racing season opener in Bradenton, Florida. There was a lot of action in the top Scorpion Performance (http://www.scorpionperformance.com) Pro Street Class. Chris Rini was the man to beat, coming out hard with a 6.32 @ 215 in the first session... - April 09, 2010 - scorpionperformance.com
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
WorldNav Truck GPS Now Offers Mexico Maps
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. Commercial drivers are now able to cross the U.S. border to Canada and to Mexico with added confidence that they are following truck friendly routes by using the newly updated WorldNav Truck GPS. - April 08, 2010 - TeleType Co.
McHenry County Car Dealer Appoints New Truck Manager
Gary Lang Auto Group has appointed Jeff Lang as their new Truck Manager, replacing retiring long-time Truck Manager, Doug Bober. - April 08, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Chrysler Group LLC Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Peter Grady joins Robert A. Lutz and Mark Fields as Keynote Speakers for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 08, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Anchor Vans Reports Increased Sales of New and Used 4x4 Vehicles Caused by Extreme Weather Conditions
Anchor Vans, a leading vendor of used vans and 4x4 vehicles, reports that the snow in January and February caused a significant increase in sales of 4x4 trucks. - April 08, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Motorcycle Accident Guide
Andover personal injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley is offering a free motorcycle accident guide to help victims fight back against insurance companies. - April 07, 2010 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates
Test Your Driving Skills Online with Continental Tyres and Win a PS3
New online driving game from Continental Tyres invites you to pit your wits against various hazards and challenges and reach top gear in a bid to win prizes, including a new Sony Playstation 3 120gb Slim Console and Continental car tyre accessories. - April 07, 2010 - Continental Tyres
Mercury Presents NAFA Fleet Management Seminars in Alask
The first in a series of NAFA fleet management seminars to be held outside the continental United States will take place May 11-15 in Anchorage, Alaska. - April 07, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dr. Gas Exhaust Introduces the Straight Shot X-Over System
Dr. Gas Exhaust, the leader in stock car exhaust systems, is introducing yet another stock car system. This system is easier to manufacture and easier to put on your vehicle. Dr. Gas is passing the savings on this system to the customer making stock car racing just a little bit more financially... - April 07, 2010 - Dr. Gas Exhaust
Super Technologies Sponsors NED Engineering University at 2010 Shell Eco Marathon
Super Technologies, Inc. (incorporated in the U. S. A. since 1999) is pleased to share its contribution to the initiatives of Shell Eco Marathon, an educational platform encouraging students around the world to design, build, and test fuel-efficient vehicles. The effort is one of many Super... - April 07, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for New Children's Automotive Safety Invention
Patricia M., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to lead the marketing campaign for her new children's automotive safety invention. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with parents and caregivers everywhere, the... - April 05, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Dealers Name Joe Verde Top 2010 Auto Sales Training Company
Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® has won the 2010 Dealers’ Choice Award - as voted on by readers of Auto Dealer Monthly - as the top sales training company in the automobile industry. - April 04, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Joe Verde to Speak at Washington State Car Dealers Convention
Joe Verde, owner, Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® will hold a workshop on Fri., April 16 at the Washington State Automobile Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention in Hawaii. - April 03, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Poris Data Services Announces the Availability of Full Email List and Deployment Services for Both Consumer and B2B Mailing Lists
Poris Data Services now can append B2C and B2B emails to their Automotive Mailing Lists and can do all deployment (Blasts) and tracking. They can also create email lists for most non-Automotive demographics. This capability makes them a one stop shop for email marketing campaigns. - April 02, 2010 - Poris and Associates, LLC
Continental Tyres UK Joins Twitter - Expect Tyre Safety News and World Cup Competitions from @ContiUK
Leading tyre manufacturer and road safety expert Continental Tyres UK joins Twitter to spread news of tyre safety, driving issues, motorsport and World Cup competitions - April 02, 2010 - Continental Tyres
Anchor Vans Launches Dedicated Used Mercedes Vans Micro Site to Cater for Buyers of Used Mercedes Vans at anchormercedes.co.uk
In response to increased demand for used Mercedes vans, Anchor Vans has launched a micro site at www.anchormercedes.co.uk dedicated to used Mercedes vans. - April 01, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Honda Motorwërks to Host Free Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Clinic
Honda Motorwërks will be hosting a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling clinic at the dealership at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 2nd. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will learn about CNG refueling systems, and the benefits of driving a compressed natural gas vehicle. - March 31, 2010 - Honda Motorwerks
Anchor Vans Announces Plans to Expand Ford-Approved Vehicle Servicing Facilities at Padworth A4 Bath Road Site, Seeks Ford-Approved Service Technicians
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading Ford-approved service agent has announced plans to expand vehicle servicing facilities due to the extraordinary success of their MOT and vehicle servicing offerings. - March 31, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Toyota of Bastrop Achieves Toyota’s President Award
Toyota of Bastrop LA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award. - March 30, 2010 - Toyota of Bastrop
Virginia Tire & Auto Opens Eighth Location
Virginia Tire & Auto opens its eighth location. The location, which features state-of-the-art technologies, is conveniently located in South Riding Virginia. - March 30, 2010 - Virginia Tire & Auto
Fisker Automotive Selects Lambesis as Agency of Record
Fisker Automotive, the American manufacturer of elegantly designed, high performance, premium green automobiles, announced today that it has chosen Southern California-based global branding expert, Lambesis, as its agency of record. After an extensive review of multiple agencies -- many with... - March 29, 2010 - Lambesis, Inc.
Tyrepac Sponsors the Formula DRIFT Singapore 2010
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac, sponsors Formula DRIFT Singapore 2010 Powered by Nissan. - March 28, 2010 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Hank Graff Davison is Announcing the Creation of Their Newest Flint Chevy Dealer Website
HankGraffDavison.com, Davison Michigan, announced today the creation of its newest satellite website, FlintChevyDealer.wordpress.com. "Flint Chevy customers are seeking out the best new Chevy inventory and best used Chevy inventory in Genesee county and we have created a site to help them find... - March 27, 2010 - Hank Graff Davison
Intertek Boston Laboratory Receives AEMCLAP Accreditation for Automotive EMC Testing
Automotive EMC customers benefit from Intertek’s commitment to enhanced quality and value. - March 27, 2010 - Intertek
Company Establishes New Website to Offer Quality Motorcycle Covers
Company establishes new website to distribute quality motorcycle covers. In this age of "everything now," everyone is looking to buy things faster and easier. Nothing is easier than sitting at home and purchasing everything you need. In this new age of commerce, the wave of the future is e-commerce and that is why Anytime Motorcycle Covers is positioning themselves to take advantage of the ever increasing traffic of the internet. - March 25, 2010 - C & MS Enterprises
Irvine BMW Introduces New Concept 5 Series Active Hybrid
Southern California BMW dealer delighted about the concept of future-oriented full-hybrid model coming to Orange County dealership - March 24, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine MINI Channels BMW's Art Car Tradition with MINIWEEN
Orange County dealership draws inspiration from recent announcement that Jeff Koons will create the next BMW Art Car. - March 24, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Saturn of Inver Grove Heights Transitions to Volkswagen of Inver Grove
Saturn of Saint Paul is proud to announce that they have purchased the rights to the Volkswagen franchise and are now known as Volkswagen of Inver Grove. A part of the Rydell Group of automobile retailers, Saturn of Saint Paul has been in the Saint Paul marketplace for over 20 years; selling more... - March 24, 2010 - Volkswagen of Inver Grove
Irvine BMW Boasts Best Luxury Vehicle According to Popular Mechanics
2010 BMW 335d available now at Orange County dealership - March 23, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW and Irvine MINI Continuing Giant Efforts to Clean Up Area Beaches
Orange County dealership enters team into Rockwater 2010 relay race - March 23, 2010 - Irvine BMW
ArtFest, Fort Myers’ “Art Under 20” Exhibit & Competition, Held at Fort Myers Toyota New Work Truck Center Gallery
ArtFest Fort Myers’ “Art Under 20” exhibit and competition was held at Fort Myers Toyota New Work Truck Center Gallery. The Art Under 20 exhibit and competition has been a part of ArtFest Fort Myers since its inception ten years ago. The extremely talented student artists who won... - March 18, 2010 - Ft. Myers Toyota
VividRacing.com Announces the Introduction of SmartTop Programmable Remote Key Controllers and Remote Roof Top Controllers
Vivid Racing, one of the racing industries largest performance wholesale parts distributors, is now bringing SmartTop Controllers to the eye of the public. SmartTop remote controllers are a programmable remote controller which takes over the operation of several functions on higher end vehicles. - March 18, 2010 - Vivid Distributing, llc
Arizona Law Firm Offers DUI Safety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
Law Office of Corso & Rhude Believes Drivers Should Know their Rights. - March 16, 2010 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
NAFA Members Dominate List of Nominees for Automotive Fleet's Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award
Eight of the eleven nominees for Automotive Fleet's Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award are current NAFA Members, once again proving that the Association contains many of the leading corporate fleet professionals in the industry. - March 14, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Web Commercials to Catapult Quick Cash Auto to the Top
In the coming weeks, Quick Cash Auto will be launching its first web commercial advertisements signifying a bold move towards expanding their marketing efforts. Allied with successful search engine marketing, Long Island’s fast growing dealership hopes to rise to even higher heights in the... - March 12, 2010 - Quick Cash Auto Inc.
NAFA Announces Media Sponsors for 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association has lined up an impressive list of fleet industry publications as official media sponsors of the 2010 Institute & Expo. - March 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Fleet Managers Get Free Admission to NAFA's I&E Expo Hall
The Expo Hall will be the place to be this April as NAFA's Institute & Expo offers fleet managers the opportunity to meet face to face with more than 200 exhibitors featuring products and services to benefit their fleet. - March 10, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Travellers Auto Barn Supports "Macro" Stand Against Poverty
Travellers Auto Barn are proud to be associated with charity rider Geoff Dittrich, and his cycling team who are to take the fight against poverty across Australia with an 80-day bike ride from Sydney to Perth. What’s been called the ‘Macro for Micro’ initiative hopes to raise more than AUD$50,000 for Opportunity International Australia, a non-profit organisation that uses a business based initiatives to help solve the problem of poverty. - March 09, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
Imagination Creates Dynamic Auto Show Experience for Ford in Geneva
- Ford stand features over 20 hands-on experiences - Imagination, the global brand communications agency, has designed a hands-on, interactive stand for Ford Motor Company to engage visitors at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, open to the public until Sunday 14th March. Ford will use the Geneva Motor Show as the European platform for the introduction of another model in its Global C-car product line-up. - March 09, 2010 - Imagination
Junk the Car Expands, Revamps Web Site, Partners with Charitable Org
In reaction to significant business growth in 2009, JunkTheCar.com, a Pompano Beach, Florida-based junk car removal service has announced a complete revamp of its company web site, as well as internal staff expansions and a new partnership with a charitable organization that accepts clunkers for... - March 06, 2010 - Junk the Car
Anchor Vans Donates Ford Ranger Thunder 4x4 to Sainsbury's Sport's Relief Golf Day as the 'Hole-in-One' Prize
Anchor Vans has donated a silver grey Ford Ranger Thunder 4x4 as the top prize for participants of the Sainsbury's Sport's Relief golf day on 9th March, for the lucky player who gets a 'hole-in-one' - March 06, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Xtreme Terrain Announces the Launch of New Interior Floor Mats
Xtreme Terrain announces the launch of a new line of off-road interior floor mats designed specifically for Dodge, Chevy, Ford and GMC trucks. - March 05, 2010 - Xtreme Terrain
New Study Reveals Drivers Who Pass Test at the Second Attempt Are Safest on Roads
Surprising results from a study performed by Continental Tyres reveals those who pass on their second attempt have fewer points on their licence, are less likely to suffer road rage or be stopped by police. - March 04, 2010 - Continental Tyres
RNR Re-Designs Website to Include Social Networking: Reaches 1,200 in Less Than 30 Days
RNR Custom Wheels and Tires, one of the largest custom wheel and tire stores in the world, launched its newly re-designed website. The site provides improved functionality and benefits to visitors and members, which include a simplified main menu with links to the most useful pages, and easy access to core site functions, such as My Page. - March 04, 2010 - RNR Custom Wheels & Tires
RNR Custom Wheels and Tires Treads "Cultural Change Path"
Larry Sutton, owner and founder of RNR Custom Wheels and Tires is featured in the February issue of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, entitled “A Rent-To-Own Keeps It’s Growth Rolling.” The article follows Sutton’s career, from his first company, Champion Rent-to-Own, with... - March 04, 2010 - RNR Custom Wheels & Tires
CARBONita Detail Announces New Eco-Friendly Automotive Detailing in Southern California
La Jolla-based automotive detailer takes a green approach to servicing vehicles using biodegradable product and only a pint of water - March 04, 2010 - CARBONita Detail
Toyota Reveals Redesigned 2011 Avalon at Chicago Auto Show
Carson Toyota proud to offer the Los Angeles area the newest and more modern Avalon this spring. - March 03, 2010 - carson toyota