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'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.

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

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

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

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

Seven One Seven Enterprises Enters Into New Partnership with Germain Mercedes Benz & Cadillac of Easton

Seven One Seven Enterprises to provide porter, greeter, and car washing services for Germain Mercedes Benz & Cadillac of Easton - November 05, 2009 - Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises

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

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

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.

Save Money This Christmas with a New Car at the Lower VAT Rate

All vehicles invoiced and paid for by 31st December 2009 will attract the 15% VAT rate, even if delivery is January, or even later. - November 04, 2009 - UK Car Discount

Nov. 4 Press Conference to Announce World’s First and Only Positively Engaged, Infinitely Variable Transmission

VMT Technologies will unveil at a Nov. 4 press conference the patented technology behind the first high performance “green transmission” that the company says can eventually replace many of the existing transmissions and greatly reduce America’s dependence upon foreign oil. VMT is confident the working CAD prototype of its “Universal Transmission”—which clearly shows a transmission with an engaged neutral that requires no clutch or torque converter—will spur licensing deals with OEMs. - November 02, 2009 - VMT Technologies, LLC

American Made Products Available from Lyons Performance LLC

Lyons Performance LLC is proud to announce the re-launch of their online webstore for the best in American Made performance and restoration products. The new site includes the latest products from American manufacturers such as Scorpion Racing Products, Fragola Performance, FK Rodends, Metco... - October 31, 2009 - Lyons Performance LLC

Heels Love Wheels - The Premiere Online Women's Car Club Now Recruiting Members

Heels Love Wheels, is the premiere, nationwide club for Women automobile enthusiasts with the purpose of philanthropy, camaraderie, networking, education and to share their enthusiasm for automobiles. It is not what one drives that is important, but rather their interest in automobiles, helping... - October 31, 2009 - Heels Love Wheels

Carey Paul Honda Helps Heroes

Recently, the Carey Paul Honda Master Technicians conducted a safety clinic for local Gwinnett County firefighters. The focus was to educate them about new hybrid vehicles and the safest methods in which to use emergency equipment around these “power-packed” wonders. - October 30, 2009 - Carey Paul Honda