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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

NAFA Opens Submissions for Goill Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Goill Awards - one of the fleet management industry's most prestigious honors. - February 03, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Sterizon Launches wiEmailList for Electronic, In-Store and In-Person Email List Opt-in with Sterizon wiZit Wireless Handheld Device

Sterizon wiEmailList enables physical store-front businesses to electronically collect in-person customer email list opt-in information at the point of experience while the customer is still at the business location using Sterizon wiZit portable wireless handheld device. - February 01, 2010 - Sterizon LLC

Florida Toyota Dealer Sells More Cars the Week After Accelerator-Related Recall

Toyota dealer Earl Stewart Toyota of North Palm Beach (FL) reports that his dealerships sold more cars this Friday, Jan. 29, than on Friday, Jan. 22 before the Toyota accelerator pedal recall was announced. The dealership sold 15 cars on Friday. "That's actually three more cars than we sold... - February 01, 2010 - Earl Stewart Toyota & Scion of North Palm Beach

New Ownership Transforms Waukesha Tuffy Tire & Auto

Local franchisees purchase first location on Sunset Drive. - January 31, 2010 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers

NAFA Opens Submissions for Sustainable Fleet Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association is now accepting submissions for its 2010 Sustainable Fleet Awards awarded to two sedan/light truck fleets and two truck/equipment fleets. - January 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

All-New E-Class Cabriolet Coming to Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

Latest E-Class model landing at Long Beach dealership in May - January 29, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia’s Fantasy Test-Drive Contest

Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia, a new car dealership located in Davis California, is holding a contest asking customers to post online which one of six Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Kia vehicles they would like to drive on their Valentine’s Day date. Customers can enter the contest online at the dealership’s website www.SwifInDavis.com or at the dealership’s FaceBook page. - January 29, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge

General Motors' Vice Chairman to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E

Robert A. Lutz (General Motors) joins Mark Fields (Ford Motor Company) as keynote speakers for NAFA's annual conference, which attracts fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada. - January 29, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Popular Science Honors 2009 BMW 7 Series

Irvine BMW proud vendor of the most advanced luxury sedan yet. - January 28, 2010 - Irvine BMW

Now Available: the New CEO Executive Mobile Office SUV

A new model of the SUV Mobile Office has been released: The CEO Executive Mobile Office SUV. This is the new High Tech Office on Wheels of the 21st Century. - January 28, 2010 - LimousinesWorld

AdTel International Offers Free Emergency Toyota Recall Relief Service to All Toyota Franchised Dealerships

AdTel International, parent company of TRI, is offering an Emergency Toyota Recall Relief Service to All Toyota Franchised Dealerships. The offer is to assist Toyota Dealerships their customers. - January 28, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC

Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Seeing Green

Pair of hybrids takes Mercedes-Benz to new level of green sustainability - January 28, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

Toyota Takes Top Honors at Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards

Carson Toyota proud vendor to nation's most reliable customers. - January 28, 2010 - carson toyota

Reelcraft Introduces a New Air Vend Hose Reel

The AV4425 OLPBWL from Reelcraft is designed for air service. The reel is their most compact design able to handle 25’ of 1/4” I.D. hose. The air vend reel is small enough to be incorporated into air service stations or inside cabinets on trucks and incorporates constant tension without... - January 28, 2010 - Reelcraft Industries, Inc.

NAFA's 2009 Membership Drive Adds Members from Coast to Coast

NAFA Fleet Management Association increased membership numbers for 20 of its chapters through a five month long membership drive. - January 28, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Record Used Van Sales in December 2009 Caused by VAT and Commercial Vehicle Tax Break Changes in the New Year

Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used van vendor, reports record sales of used commercial vehicles as used van buyers made the most of the lower VAT rate and 100% tax relief on all commercial vehicles due to end in January 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Anchor Vans