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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
McHenry County Auto Group Will Pay Cash for Your Car
Gary Lang Auto Group will pay cash for consumer's used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. Due a shortage of high-quality pre-owned vehicles, they will simply buy your vehicle and you have no obligation to buy from them. - March 03, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Anchor Vans, a Leading Vendor of Used Vans, Reports That Used Van Prices Are at an All Time High, with No Signs of Imminent Change
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading vendor of used vans, has reported that used van sale prices are at an all time high. Simon Joyce explains the reasons why this isn’t likely to change any time soon. - March 03, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Joe Verde Launches Redesigned Online Sales Training Network
The Joe Verde Group’s online sales training network for automobile dealerships, www.jvtn.com, now features free MP3 Downloads and Joe Verde E-Books, in addition to a smart-phone version for users with hand-held devices, such as an iPhone or BlackBerry. - March 03, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
The Sliding Bearings Market is Highly Concentrated and Offers Opportunities to Foreign Firms with High Quality Products
GCiS China Strategic Research has published a study of the China market for sliding bearings. This study covers seven types of sliding bearings that make up most of the domestic market. An analysis was conducted on the markets for these components in the four biggest end user industries, namely... - February 27, 2010 - GCiS China Strategic Research
Fuel Cell Car Kits Recent Changes for Designs Distributed at HHO Gas Kit Wizard
Recent advancements on today's fuel cell car kits have forced hhogaskitwizard to redesigns their website and reviews for products available. With gas prices rising these fuel cell car kits are becoming increasingly popular across the globe due to the never ending high gas prices. - February 27, 2010 - HHO Gas Kit Wizard dot com
McHenry Car Dealer Introduces Lease Return Center
Gary Lang Auto Group has introduced a service to help customers at the end of their lease term. The Lease Return Center will connect them with experts who can assist consumers in evaluating all of their options and choices when their lease term has expired. - February 26, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Boat Dealers Band Together to Promote Safe Boating Practices-Free Boating Safety Classes with United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boat Dealers in NW Illinois and WI band together to promote Boating Safety. The United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach free seminars in Boating Safety at the Northern Illinois Boat Show March 4-7, 2010 at the New Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, Illinois - February 25, 2010 - Northern Illinois Boat Show
Propane-Heated Pressure Washers Support Extra Long Hoses for Indoor Jobs
Super Max™ 6000, 7000 & 9000 machines offer higher pressure levels, mobility and support for hoses up to 300 feet long, which allows gas-heated systems to be used inside. - February 25, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
MINI of Ontario Brings Mini Cooper to San Bernardino County
Dealership celebrates classic brand with Grand Opening Event - February 24, 2010 - MINI of Ontario
Following on from a Successful 2009, G3 Remarketing Has Strengthened Its Internal Team with a Number of Key Recruits
With a number of new products launching over the next few months G3 Remarketing has recruited some key new personal. - February 24, 2010 - G3 Remarketing
24 7 Parking Comment on New Clamping Laws Being Considered by Parliament
24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London, comment on the news that independent tribunals are being set up to help motorists who are clamped on private land. The tribunals will have the power to cover all areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and are part of... - February 24, 2010 - 24 7 Parking Limited
Carson Toyota Proud to Offer All-New 2011 Toyota Sienna Minivan
Sportier third-generation Sienna available now at Los Angeles dealership - February 23, 2010 - carson toyota
Novel Ultrasonic Device to Mix New Alloy for Super Capacitor
The Ceramic Group at Queen’s University in Kingston, lead by Prof. Vladimir D. Krstic, is working with Stratford, Ontario based ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc. , lead by Nico van Dongen, on a new type of advanced ceramic alloy that could dramatically outperform the existing materials. - February 22, 2010 - ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc.
Phoenix Design and Manufacturing is Designated as Panelite's Replacement Due to the Closing of Panelite
Phoenix Design and Manufacturing has been designated as the official replacement manufacturer for Panelite. Panelite, who recently was forced to shut its doors, will not be re-opening. The majority of its top engineers have carried over to Phoenix Design and Manufacturing. - February 22, 2010 - Phoenix Design and Manufacturing
HHO Gas Generator Kits Sales Going Strong Despite Economic Down Turn
Sales of relatively unknown HHO gas generator kits are soaring despite the economic down turn many are currently going through. This is mainly due to tax breaks the government officials are handing out for converting to green technology. HHO gas generators are becoming increasingly popular amongst many major public transportation agency's in the major cities. This is helping to drive sales to the HHO gas generators division both online and off. - February 21, 2010 - HHO Gas Kit Wizard dot com
ShipCarsNow Survey Reveals Auto Dealer Demand for Delivery Options from Internet Auctions
Auto dealers are increasingly turning to the Internet to find inventory for their lots as the supply of wholesale used vehicles tightens, according to a recent ShipCarsNow survey. In addition, two out of three dealers surveyed said they would buy more cars from Internet auctions if auto transport were better integrated with the online purchase transaction. - February 21, 2010 - ShipCarsnow
Toyota of Tampa Bay is Tampa's Resource for the Toyota Recall
By now you’ve no doubt heard that Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, announced recalls on specific models. Toyota of Tampa Bay is your local area Toyota Recall Location. If your vehicle is subject to either or both recalls please contact Toyota of Tampa Bay immediately to discover what... - February 17, 2010 - Toyota of Tampa Bay
Eastern Shore Toyota Announces Free Proxy Browsing Tool, Available at IPToyota.com
IPToyota.com will now offer customers a free proxy browsing service available at http://iptoyota.com/proxy. - February 16, 2010 - Eastern Shore Toyota
More and More Motorist Searching for the James Bond Lifestyle and Use AstonFinder.com
AstonFinder is a new internet-based advertising partnership exclusively specialising in Aston Martin motor cars for sale. - February 16, 2010 - AstonFinder.com
"Free Auto Body Repair" Program Approved & Launched by Local Body Shops
Guaranteed "Free Auto Body Repair" Program Finally Approved and Launched. For years consumers have dreamed of No Deductibles or Free Top Quality Auto Body repair From local Body Shops...The time has come. - February 15, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
Interstate Title Solutions Announces Carfax Integration for DMV Nationwide
New Partnership allows dealers to access Carfax directly from DMV Nationwide. DMV Nationwide (www.dmvnationwide.com), the newest web solution that allows dealers to instantly calculate fees and taxes for all 50 states through their secure website, has integrated access to Carfax Vehicle History... - February 15, 2010 - Interstate Title Solutions
Demand Still Outstripping Supply of New Cars in the UK
UK Car Discount, one of the country's leading online new car dealerships, are still seeing customer demand for new cars outstripping the rate at which manufacturers can supply. - February 15, 2010 - UK Car Discount
Clean Air Cab Responds Swiftly to Toyota Prius Recall
Clean Air Cab completes recall maintenance on it's entire fleet of cabs in under 24 hours. - February 14, 2010 - Clean Air Cab
Free Truck Friendly Mapping via Google Earth
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. For small to midsized fleets the requirement can be an extra expense in an already challenging economy. A new program offers an economical method of determining truck friendly routes without the added expense of equipping each driver with a dedicated trucker friendly GPS. TeleType combines the use of it’s new WorldNav Truck PC software with Google Earth for an unlimited number of drivers to use free of charge - February 12, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Eastern Shore Toyota Announces Internet Campaign to Provide Customers with Information About the Recalls for Pedals and Brakes
Eastern Shore Toyota announces an information campaign to be delivered via the internet regarding resources about the Toyota recall. - February 12, 2010 - Eastern Shore Toyota
Free iPhone App Helps You at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Nationwide Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP have developed a free iPhone app designed to give you roadside assistance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. - February 12, 2010 - Brown, Koro & Romag
DiMora's $2 Million Luxury Automobile Uses Breakthrough Worldport Navigator Control System
DiMora Motorcar is the first OEM to use Worldport Navigator to speed web access in Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the Natalia SLS 2. - February 12, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar
Force Marketing Named Full-Service Agency of Record for MA Dealerships
Force Marketing has been named the full-service advertising agency of record for two Massachusetts dealerships. Empire Hyundai of Fall River, Mass. and Empire Hyundai of Plymouth, Mass. made the announcement on Feb. 1, 2010. Jim Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of Force Marketing, said in a... - February 12, 2010 - Force Marketing
Force Marketing Acquires New Account with Alabama Dealership
Serra Auto Group in Birmingham names Force Marketing full-service agency of record - February 12, 2010 - Force Marketing
Gary Lang Mitsubishi Celebrates Grand Opening
Gary Lang Auto Group is celebrating the Grand Opening of its Mitsubishi store by offering guests refreshments and a chance to win a 42" flat panel TV this weekend. - February 12, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Poris and Associates, LLC Announces That Their Automotive Owners Database Contains Over 1.5 Million Vehicles on the Latest Toyota Recall List
Poris and Associates LLC, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, which offers mailing lists and data to Automotive Dealers, Aftermarket Warranty Companies, Insurance Companies, CRM/Direct Mail Companies, and others, is pleased to announce that their database contains over 1.5 million vehicles on Toyota’s current recall list. Their automotive database contains over 82 million currently registered vehicles. - February 12, 2010 - Poris and Associates, LLC
Joe Verde Group to Offer Direct Access to Polk Cross Sell™ Reports
While visiting joeverde.com, dealers who visit the site for training can also directly access R. L. Polk & Co.’s monthly Polk Cross Sell™ reports. Joe Verde and R. L. Polk & Co. offer two levels of participation; dealers may opt to receive both new and used, or choose between new or only used vehicle reports. - February 12, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Experience the Fifth-Generation Toyota 4runner at Carson Toyota
All-new 2010 version of mid-sized SUV available in six models. - February 11, 2010 - carson toyota
Explore the 2010 GLK350 SUV at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Los Angeles dealership offers fresh take on Mercedes-Benz's award-winning SUVs - February 10, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Automotive Accessory to Potential Licensees
Erick H., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his new automotive accessory to potential licensees worldwide. A simple yet innovative new product designed to prevent inadvertent mishaps in a vehicle, the invention's... - February 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Enhanced 2010 Toyota Tundra Available Now at Carson Toyota
Two new packages include Tundra Platinum Package and Tundra Work Truck. - February 06, 2010 - carson toyota
All-New E350 BlueTEC Sedan Coming to Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Los Angeles dealership introduces ninth-generation E-Class model that pays homage to the automotive future. - February 06, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Goes Back to the Future
See automotive industry's latest technology at Los Angeles dealership. - February 06, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
EV-Charge America Launches Global Charge Net™ Smart Grid Enabled EV Charging Stations, Integrated with GridPoint, Inc.’s Smart Charging Software
EV-Charge America, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, utilizing GridPoint, Inc.’s smart grid application software, today announced an integrated smart grid enabled EV charging station solution for electric vehicles being rolled out globally on the new Charge Net™ multiple vehicle platform. - February 03, 2010 - EV-Charge America