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FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ATV Magazine Web Site Reviews Decade of ATV Events
ATV Magazine, the world’s largest all-terrain vehicle magazine, has just launched its “Decade in Review,” a 10-part series on all things ATV from 2000 to 2009 on www.ATVMagonline.com. “We’ll cover the most significant machines, major races, key news stories from each... - December 17, 2009 - Affinity Media
InstallerNet and Complete Innovations Collaborate on Fleet Installation Services
InstallerNet announces a new partnership with Complete Innovations Inc., to provide installation and support services for Complete Innovations’ range of services, including GPS-based fleet management systems, and the leading dispatch and tracking application for the courier industry. - December 16, 2009 - InstallerNet
Custom Load-Out system for Auto Manufacturer by B-TEK Scales, LLC
B-TEK Scales in conjunction with Controls & Weighing of Tampa, Florida, provides a custom solution for a load-out system for an auto manufacturer in Alabama. - December 12, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Tyrepac- Asia’s First Tyre Retail Portal Opens in China
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac, with successful operations in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Hong Kong, now eyeing massive China market - December 11, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Be a Visionary About Your Business
Pace Software introduces Active Advantage for independent auto shop owners. - December 10, 2009 - Pace Software
Nafa's New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Holiday Meeting and Fleet Fair with Sports Announcer Michael Kay as Guest Speaker
NAFA's New Jersey Chapter to celebrate the holidays with Yankees announcer Michael Kay and a Fleet Fair on December 8th. - December 06, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tyrepac Officially Launches in Hong Kong
Asia’s First Tyre Portal officially commences service in Hong Kong. - December 06, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Precision Shoulder Screws Now Available at Precision Mechanical Parts Manufacturer, RinoMechanical.com
Precision Shoulder Screws are now available at the precision mechanical parts company, RinoMechanical.com - December 06, 2009 - Rino Mechanical Components Inc.
NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Los Angeles Auto Show
NAFA Members to take in Los Angeles Auto Show after a chapter luncheon meeting with presentations by OEM representatives. - December 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
'Thinking Now' About the Strength of Your Brain - New Free Chinese iPhone App for Brain Training
Thinʞnao is a new Asian company involved in developing iPhone apps especially for the burgeoning Chinese and Japanese markets. Their inaugural product is an educational iPhone app billed as an electronic game similar to Hasbro's Boggle, but with Chinese characteristics. - December 04, 2009 - Thinknao Software Limited
NewProductHelp.com Excited About Opportunity to Represent Side Piece Invention to Manufacturers Globally
Soheila M., Maryland resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Side Piece concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to solve a common annoyance, the Side Piece boasts a unique... - December 04, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Show Groundbreaking TPMS at 2009 PRI Trade Show
Stack’s Battery-less TPMS systems completely redefines tyre pressure monitoring in motorsport. Based on patented SAW sensor technology, the problems associated with mounting batteries and complicated electronics in sensors on wheels have at last been completely eliminated. Stack, celebrating... - December 04, 2009 - Stack Ltd
New Vehicle Remarketing Company’s Success, Adding Debt Collection to Portfolio
The newly formed G3 Remarketing’s Inspect and collect service has been so successful they have signed an agreement with Blakemore solicitors to collect the debt on behalf of a number of finance companies. - December 02, 2009 - G3 Remarketing
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm Of Marketing Efforts for Clip Invention
Christopher S., a West Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Clip invention to industry. A simple yet useful idea sure to appeal to motorists everywhere, the Clip offers a unique design that provides its users with a... - November 30, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
The First Comprehensive Guide to Selling Vehicles Online Just Released
L. James Johnson has just released his new book, HELP! I Gotta Sell My Car NOW! New Rules for Selling Your Vehicle Online! Sample chapters - or the entire book - are available for download at www.BayAreaCarGuy.com. - November 28, 2009 - BayAreaCarGuy.com
NAFA Hires New Associate Director of Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces Hanaan Bedri has been hired as Associate Director of Education. - November 27, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
American Auto Transporters Continues Its Support for “Homes for Our Troops"
American Auto Transporters has, for the second consecutive year, answered the request from “Homes for our Troops” to support the returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. “Homes for Our Troops” is a non-profit organization that assists returning Veterans from Iraq and... - November 26, 2009 - American Auto Transporters
ecoShuttle Partner Up with Green Drop Garage to Go Veggie
ecoShuttle gets a little greener converting their first bus to SVO - November 25, 2009 - ecoShuttle
Alternative Motors Selects Edward H. Kim for Board of Directors
Alternative Motors has announced the recent selection of Edward H. Kim for its Board of Directors. Currently, Mr. Kim is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Capital Markets Advisory Partners where he advises companies, investment managers and exchanges on strategies to get more from financial... - November 25, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Client AccessPoint from Autologica Helps Auto Dealers Improve Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction
New web-based tool from Autologica lets automotive dealers give their customers access to personalized information right on the dealership website. - November 24, 2009 - Autologica S.A.
Anchor Vans Launches New Website for People Selling Used Vans; webuyanyvans.co.uk in Response to Increased Demand for Used Van Quotes
Anchor Vans has launched an easy to use website designed to give used van vendors free quotes for the price of their used van, using a user-friendly no-obligation mobile texting system. - November 24, 2009 - Anchor Vans
Are You Lexus Supercar Material? Lexus of Watertown Asks Savvy Car Consumers in Greater Massachusetts.
Lexus of Watertown Asks Savvy Car Consumers in Greater Massachusetts Just days after the LFA’s first appearance on American soil, at the 2009 SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, Lexus of Watertown is asking savvy car consumers in Massachusetts if they have what it takes to be selected as one of... - November 23, 2009 - Lexus of Watertown
Tech News for US Drivers: Cheetah’s Tiny New Speed & Red Light Cam-Buster Comes with a Tiny Price Tag
Drivers now have a new tool to help them drive safely and avoid photo-enforcement tickets from the ever increasing number of automated speed and red light cameras across the USA, and they don’t need to have a GPS or expensive smartphone, or be a technical whiz-kid to use it. It’s... - November 23, 2009 - Cheetah USA LLC
Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership
MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW
911uk Porsche Awards 2009 Launched at porscheawards.co.uk
911uk Porsche Awards 2009 Launched with the voting stage of the only Annual Porsche UK Industry awards. Voting across the Porsche 2009 911UK awards is across 13 specific categories, including Air-Cooled & Water-Cooled Car Sales & Service awards, Porsche Parts, Tuner and Motorsport awards. http://www.porscheawards.co.uk explains each category in more detail and the voting form procedure. Voting closes on the 22nd January 2010, the results will be announced by the end of January 2010. - November 21, 2009 - 911uk
Beat the VAT Increase with a New Car from UK Car Discount
By placing a deposit only before January 1st 2010, buyers can still take advantage of the 15% tax rate, even on a new car delivered in march 2010 with the new 10 plate. - November 21, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Direct Innovations Wins Stevie Award® in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Direct Innovations won a Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses - up to 100 Employees - Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - November 20, 2009 - Direct Innovations
InstallerNet Helps Fleet Managers Manage Telematics Installations Quickly and Efficiently with New Diagnostics Port Location Tool
Fleet managers and users of telematics services now can easily access location data for on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) ports on thousands of vehicles, thanks to a comprehensive database service from InstallerNet. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or a repair technician access to state of health... - November 20, 2009 - InstallerNet
Spotlight Receives Two SEMA International Media Awards
The World's Largest Automotive Show recognized the World's smallest rechargeable L.E.D. light. - November 19, 2009 - Weiguo Solutions
VIP Event on Blanding Boulevard
Hanania Automotive Group, the leading automotive dealership in the greater Jacksonville area, today announced the official grand opening of its all-new Volkswagen dealership to be held today Wednesday, November 18th at 7220 Blanding Boulevard. - November 19, 2009 - Hanania Automotive Group
G&A Marketing & Posting Force Launch Unique Internet Lead Solution
G&A Marketing Inventory Blaster Promises More Quality Automotive Internet Leads with Less Work - November 19, 2009 - G&A Marketing
Interior Design Solutions Wins a SEMA Global Media Award
3M Carbon Fiber Automotive Finishes, exhibited by Interior Design Solutions (www.idsfinishes.com) at SEMA, won one of the Show’s Global Media Awards for Best New Product. Interior Design Solutions (IDS) recently exhibited a new-to-the-US product manufactured by 3M Company – 3M Carbon... - November 18, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Tyrepac Sponsors Goodyear Formula DRIFT Malaysia 2009
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac, sponsors Malaysia leg of Formula DRIFT, forms their very own drift team – Team TYREPAC Kumho. - November 18, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Star Tribune Partners with CarSoup.com
CarSoup.com and Star Tribune Create Online and Sales Partnership. - November 15, 2009 - CarSoup.com
Caledon Business, Reinhart Trailers, Wins Industry Awards
Reinhart Trailers has received four awards in Ontario by top names in the trailer manufacturing industry. Hyhills Trailers and Aluma Trailers have both recognized Reinhart Trailers, a veteran Caledon, Ontario dealer of utility and recreational trailers as the #1 Trailer Dealer in North America. - November 13, 2009 - Reinhart Trailers
NAFA Launches New Expo Website and Opens Registration for 2010 I&E
NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo will be anything but the same old I&E. Revamped based on suggestions by Members and Affiliates, the I&E boasts a brand new website, high-powered keynote speakers, and more educational programs than ever. - November 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ATV Magazine Launches New Web Site
ATV Magazine, the world’s largest all-terrain vehicle magazine, has just launched its new Web site www.ATVMagonline.com. The new site provides online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, content, appearance and accessibility. “Our new web site makes it easy for ATV... - November 13, 2009 - Affinity Media
Reelcraft Introduces New Urea Dispensing Reel
The Series UR7000 reel is designed to aide in the servicing/dispensing of urea on-board systems for late model diesel engines. Automotive grade urea is injected into the vehicles' exhaust stream to "scrub" nitrogen oxide (NOx) from the diesel exhaust. NOx, a major air pollutant,... - November 12, 2009 - Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
AdTel International Launches New Service for Web-to-SMS Mobile Messaging – AdChat
The Most Powerful Way to Connect to Customers Using SMS Text Messaging Technology “We want to welcome dealerships to our new service, AdChat. AdChat is our trademark name for our new web chat to text service. And, by ‘new’ we don’t mean new to us, we mean new to the entire... - November 08, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Discounted Tyres Website Macsams Tyres Launches
Macsams Tyres launch discount tyre website macsamstyres.co.uk. - November 08, 2009 - MacSams Tyres
Travellers Auto Barn - Golden Backpack Finalists 2009
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s number one budget camper and car rental company, came away from the TNT Golden Backpacks awards last night an honourable runner up to this years winner Greyhound coaches who took home the gong for “Best National Transport Company” for 2009. - November 07, 2009 - Travellers Auto Barn
SelfServiceHR, LLC Releases DealerTimeOff.com, a New Electronic Time-Off Management Tool for Dealerships
SelfServiceHR.com announces new electronic vacation request and time-off management solution to help dealers address the time wasted pushing paper-based absence requests around the dealership, growing loss control issues and management costs associated with administering time-off in active dealerships. - November 07, 2009 - selfservicehr.com, LLC
Quick Cash Auto’s Announces Its Latest Acquisition: WeBuyCheapCars.com
Quick Cash Auto, a successful car buyer, has just acquired WeBuyCheapCars.com. This is yet another strategic move to expand its growing web presence and increase their name recognition in the automotive industry as a premier car buyer. - November 06, 2009 - Quick Cash Auto Inc.
Vehicles for Veterans Pilot Program Kicked Off by Wheels of Success with Community Partners State Farm Auto Insurance and Toyota of Tampa Bay
U.S. Army Veteran Who Served in Iraq to be Honored Recipient on November 10th - November 06, 2009 - Toyota of Tampa Bay
Credit Union Members to Save Thousands on New Chrysler Group LLC Incentives
90 million credit union members receive preferred pricing from new “Invest in America” deals. - November 06, 2009 - CUcorp
Performance Rotors by SP Performance Now Available
Performance-Parts-Accessories.com, is a leading supplier of performance brake products. - November 06, 2009 - performance-parts-accessories.com
Actor Tom Chambers in His New 500C
Celebrity Tom Chambers and Reigning Strictly Come Dancing Champion recently got the keys to his new Fiat 500c to celebrate his return to television. - November 05, 2009 - Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd
Ford Taps Quantum3D to Build Virtual Engineering, Safety Leadership
Quantum3D’s Independence™ Image Generator with Mantis™ Software Leverages COTS Technology to Provide Ford’s Industry-Exclusive Driving Simulator with Enhanced Image Quality and Special Effects - November 05, 2009 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Postponed Check-Ups Lead to Expensive Procedures, Preventative Care is Key Step for Healthy Vehicles
Tough economic times might tempt vehicle owners to delay seemingly minor service and repairs. But saving a few dollars today can be very costly in the long run. “Sometimes a customer is skeptical about the urgency of a recommended repair,” explained Scott Comar, General Manager at... - November 05, 2009 - Zeigler of Grandville