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ecustomhitch.com Announces Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 for Trailer Hitches, Trailer Tires and Wheels

Thousands of products now available with free shipping - October 24, 2009 - ecustomhitch.com

Croftgate Direct Re-Launches as Detailer Products

Detailer Products, formally known as Croftgate Direct, has re-launched as the worldwide distributor of car care accessories, car wash products, and professional Detailer Products. - October 23, 2009 - Detailer Products

Graco Launches New 1 Inch Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Family

Graco's new Husky 1050 diaphragm pump features a stall-free, low pulsation air valve which provides a smooth and rapid changeover. Available in aluminum, polypropylene, conductive polypropylene, PVDF, stainless steel and hastelloy fluid sections. - October 22, 2009 - Graco Inc

Big Brother Teaches Safer Driving

TrackTec, Ltd. together with Mobileye Technologies releasing new AVL product which identifies driving habits, reduces accidents and teaches drivers how to drive more safely. - October 20, 2009 - TrackTec Ltd.

eBay Motors and CarDomain Select MOTORZ TV to Perform Live Installs at SEMA Show 2009

Chris Duke, host of hit automotive DIY show “MOTORZ TV” to perform live installations on Ford vehicles at the Ford Motor Company booth at the SEMA Show 2009 in Las Vegas this November. - October 17, 2009 - Duke Networks, LLC

Alternative Motors Hires Zack Bender as VP of Finance

Alternative Motors has announced the hiring of Zack Bender as the company Vice President of Finance. - October 16, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.

Save Hundreds of Pounds by Taking Care of the Paintwork and Upholstery on Your New or Existing Car

UK Car Discount encourages new car owners to invest in the paintwork and interior protection in order to get more money back on a part-exchange deal with most car dealers, saving them money in the long run. - October 16, 2009 - UK Car Discount

Intertek to Hold Electric Vehicle (EV) Meeting at Automotive Testing Expo 2009

Learn how to bring EV/HEV-related products/systems/applications (battery packs/cells, chargers, service disconnects, wire harnesses, etc) to market quickly and cost-effectively - October 16, 2009 - Intertek

TeleType Truck GPS Product Line Expands to include Canada

TeleType to include Canadian truck routing for it’s North American WorldNav Truck GPS product line. The company offers several GPS models specifically designed for truck drivers. The WorldNav portable truck GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. The new software offers U.S. and Canadian truck routes, truck stop listings, CAT scales, and offers multiple point routing. - October 15, 2009 - TeleType Co.

Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia Hosting a Windows 7 Launch Party

· Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia in Davis will be hosting a Windows 7 Launch Party on October 22nd at 5:30 PM · Swift Test-Drive Windows 7 Launch Party is part of worldwide Windows 7 Launch Party event by House Party. Microsoft launched a new initiative to encourage thousands of... - October 15, 2009 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge

NAFA Announces the First Information Technology Guide Written by Fleet Managers for Fleet Managers

NAFA's new Information Technology Guide provides fleet managers with the tools they need to function in a data-rich, information-poor work environment by better using technology tools they most likely already have at their disposal. - October 10, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Cart Mart Announces the Acquisition of Pacific Golf Cars. The New Acquisition Creates the Largest Golf & Industrial Distributor in Southern California

The merger between Cart Mart, Inc and Pacific Golf Cars created one of the largest selections of golf, transportation, and industrial vehicles in the Southern California region. - October 09, 2009 - Cart Mart

Red Wing Chevrolet Welcomes Mark Tesdall

Red Wing Chevrolet announces arrival of a new Cadillac Manager to their store located in Red Wing, MN - October 08, 2009 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac

Tyrepac Soft Launch China Operations

Tyrepac have announced the soft launch of their China website (http://www.tyrepac.com.cn) - October 08, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd

Anchor Vans Reports Increased LPG Van Sales Due to Rising Fuel Prices and Cost of London Congestion Charge During Recession

Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used van vendor, reports an increase in sales of petrol LPG vans, as a result of recent rises in fuel prices and the need to save money spent on the London congestion charge - October 08, 2009 - Anchor Vans

Auto Detailing and the Detailing Sharks. Dr Buff Reveals the Truth Behind Cheap Car Detailing and Poor Products

Auto detailing and paint protection is a business these days which has fast been abused to the point where all car detailing and paint protection quality has now gone out the door. Car detailing is now that cheap, that to get any quality out of a 150 dollar auto detail is impossible, and customers actually expect quality for this amount. Look at These report findings. - October 07, 2009 - Dr Buff Car Detailing,Paint Correction,and Paint Protection

Red Carpet Rolls Out on Blanding Boulevard

Local Car Dealership Celebrates Grand Opening of Inaugural Audi Designed Facility Hanania Automotive Group, the premiere automotive dealership in the greater Jacksonville area, today announced the official grand opening of its all-new Audi dealership to be held on Wednesday, October 7th at 7230... - October 07, 2009 - Hanania Automotive Group

General Motors Fritz Henderson to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E

NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo comes to Detroit for the first time with Fritz Henderson, President and CEO of General Motors as the Keynote Speaker. - October 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Denton ATD Selects HEEDS Professional Software to Optimize Virtual Crash Test Dummy Models and Associated Materials

Optimization improves accuracy of dummy models and efficiency of development process - October 03, 2009 - Red Cedar Technology

Road America Congratulates APCO/EasyCare on 25th Anniversary

ROAD AMERICA is pleased to recognize APCO's outstanding success and contribution in the Automotive Sector. APCO/EasyCare provides vehicle repair coverage (frequently referred to as “extended warranties”) and value-added programs such as key/key fob replacement, dent coverage, and cell... - October 02, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare

New Book Shows Life Changing RF in the Air to Make Us Green

James Gerdeman's book shows Life changing technology is in the air and it is helping to make us green. Radio frequency identification, RFID, is improving our commute, speeding shipments across the globe, and securing our fleets and communities. This is one government plan that has led us to making life changing improvements for the better. Since ISTEA was first implemented all modes of transportation have used the RFID tags to improve logistics, provide security and make traffic flow. - October 01, 2009 - JDGerdeman

VehicleXpress and Interstate Team up to Offer MOPS Program to Dealers

VehicleXpress today announced their partnership with Interstate National Dealer Services to offer a Missed Opportunity Program (MOPS) to dealers registered with the VehicleXpress DMS platform. - September 30, 2009 - VehicleXpress

New Wheels.ca Drives Car Shopping Experience

Car shoppers looking for the perfect vehicle will discover the entire auto marketplace at their fingertips with the new Wheels.ca. Buyers can instantly scan tens of thousands of listings on the easy-to-use site, then refine their search using the customizable proximity search criteria to find a car... - September 30, 2009 - Wheels.ca

High Voltage Cable Test System from CAMI Research

CAMI Research introduces a high voltage module for its CableEye M3U cable test system that permits expanded testing for insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown. New HVX Module Tests to A620 Standards. - September 29, 2009 - CAMI Research Inc.

UK Car Discount Suggests That UK Car Industry Needs a VAT Amnesty

As demand outstrips supply, UK Car Discount are hoping a VAT amnesty in the New Year will help customers buy sooner rather than later to avoid extra costs and keep an economic recovery on track. - September 26, 2009 - UK Car Discount

Farmers’ Almanac® and EasyCare Share Top 5 Tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months

Drivers need to be prepared for soggy autumn forecast. - September 25, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare

Joe Verde’s Auto Dealer Training Book on 2nd Print Run

The recently published book by Joe Verde titled “A Dealer’s Guide to Recovery and Growth in Today’s Market” – which aims to help auto dealers and managers grow during the recession – is now in its second print run after the first 20,000 copies of the book were... - September 24, 2009 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.

Aftermarket Lighting Leader Streetglow Introduces Optx® Multi Task LED Products for Trucks and SUVs – LED Side Bars and Tailgate Strip Combo Kit

StreetGlow, Inc., the industry leader in Auto-Neon®, performance and specialty lighting products, is offering its OPTX® LED side bars and tailgate strips as a combo kit directly to consumers and to wholesalers. These products get you noticed, so if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, install a set of OPTX® LED side bars to illuminate your running boards and complement them with a matching LED tailgate strip and step into the spotlight… - September 24, 2009 - Street Glow, Inc.

Arch Capital Group Extends Best Wishes on APCO/EasyCare’s 25th Anniversary

Arch Capital Group celebrates growing partnership. - September 23, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare

The Ford Motor Minority Dealership Association Extends Best Wishes on APCO/EasyCare’s 25th Anniversary

FMMDA celebrates partnership; growth. - September 23, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare

Palm Springs Walk of Stars to Honor Alfred DiMora

Creator of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavors - September 23, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar

Quick Cash Auto Gets a Boost in Buying Power

Quick Cash Auto is now lifting its car buying power up to $200,000 per vehicle with plans to make exotic additions to the inventory. - September 23, 2009 - Quick Cash Auto Inc.

Red Wing Chevrolet is Proud Sponsor of Don Whitebear

Don Whitebear is track champion at Raceway park in Shakopee, MN. - September 23, 2009 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac

UK Car Discount Extend Welcoming Arm to Northern Ireland Customers

More and more new car customers willing to fly in from Northern Ireland to collect new cars purchased online and enjoy the craic in Manchester and the North West. - September 23, 2009 - UK Car Discount

Drive Safely Work Week Reminds You to Get Home Safely

NAFA is helping the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) drive home the message that safe driving not only matters to you, but to the people counting on you to get home safely each day. - September 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

1-800-GET-A-YES and getayes.com Relaunch to Pull Special Finance Customers Today Throughout United States

AdTel, parent company to TRI, has revamped and relaunched the original 1-800-GET-A-YES and GetAYes.com brands to be up and active nation wide. - September 18, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC

Fiat Automobiles is Further Reducing CO2 Emissions

One of the 25 best-selling automobile brands in Europe and after two years of holding the leadership position, Fiat Automobiles has proven to be the brand having the lowest average CO2 emissions on cars sold during the first half of 2009. Fiat has also set a new record: it is the only full-liner... - September 18, 2009 - Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd

Alternative Motors Appoints Scott Harris to Board of Directors

Alternative Motors, Inc. today publicized Mr. Scott Harris has been chosen to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. Harris currently serves as the Vice President of Finance and Business Development for Delphi Corporation’s Thermal Systems Division. This position requires Mr. Harris to serve as... - September 17, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.

New Car Buyers Should Move Quickly to Avoid New Year VAT Increases

With VAT going back up to 17.5% in January 2010 and demand out-stripping supply in the new car market, buyers are urged to move quickly if considering purchasing a new car to avoid extra VAT charges - September 17, 2009 - UK Car Discount

Entrepreneur Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14

Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14. DiMora also will be honored with a "star" on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Nov. 15 2009 ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in front of the historic Palm Canyon Theater on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. - September 16, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar

Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary General Manager Discusses Penske Purchase of Saturn

Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com) have announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Bill Shotwell, executive general manager and vice president of the Triangle dealerships. In the podcast, Shotwell discusses Penske... - September 16, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh

Contextured Uncovers How Leading Automotive Firms Are Turning to Online Marketing to Beat the Recession

With all the doom and gloom mainstream Media bombards us with regarding the current financial crisis, including dire predictions for the Automobile industry it is interesting to note that some car retailers are increasingly upbeat. Many are attributing their growing confidence and success to factors including an increased reliance on their Internet marketing to achieve top results. - September 16, 2009 - Contextured

Ft. Myers Toyota's Pamela Templeton in Florida Weekly

Pamela Templeton: Thriving In A Man's World As Co-owner of Fort Myers Toyota, Pamela Templeton thrives in what most consider a man’s world. When asked what it’s like to hold a position of power in such a testosterone-driven industry, this female dynamo says, “It’s... - September 16, 2009 - Ft. Myers Toyota

NAFA Takes Bold Steps to Improve Annual Institute & Expo

The year 2009 was a difficult year for annual conventions and NAFA was no exception. In order to prevent any sort of downward trend, NAFA has come up with several new ideas to rework its Institute & Expo to make it better than ever. - September 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Fort Myers Dealership Holds Public Auto Auction, Cars Sold for as Little as $200

On July 25, Ft. Myers Toyota Regional Used Car Superstore hosted a largely successful public auto auction. One hundred pre-owned vehicles were auctioned off, some for as little as $200. Many people drove away in their new pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs, saving thousands of dollars. Both B103 and... - September 12, 2009 - Ft. Myers Toyota

CARNORAMA Secures First Round Investment

Funny how recessions concentrate the mind. In just over a month automotive startup CARNORAMA has made the full journey from an idea with a vague business model, to an innovative automotive consultancy service for the next generation of elite executives. The project now aggregates gratis and premium services. The bold move means it has now attracted first round investment led by an experienced team of angel investors. - September 12, 2009 - CARNORAMA