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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
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
Drive Safely Work Week Kits Provides Tips for Year-Round Safety
NAFA Fleet Management Association has once again teamed up with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety to promote "Drive Safely Work Week." - September 11, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Teseq/Schaffner NSG 5500 Automotive Transient Immunity Tests Now Available from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
The compact and modular NSG 5500 system offers the generators necessary for tests with capacitive discharge pulsed interference as called for by ISO, SAE, DIN and JASO and others. The established test specifications for passenger cars together with standards for commercial vehicles are fully... - September 10, 2009 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Fiat Group Sales Results
The continued success of the Fiat Group in the UK is underlined today with the release of August’s new car sales figures. - September 10, 2009 - Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd
UK Car Discount Launch New Website
UK Car Discount, the UK's number one online car dealer, have recently launched their new web site following an extensive market review and listening to customer feedback. - September 10, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Anchor Vans Launches Dedicated Ford Vans Micro Site, Designed Specifically for Van Buyers Looking for Used Ford Vans
Building on the success of Ford approved repair status, Anchor vans has launched a micro site dedicated to new and used Ford vans; www.anchorford.co.uk - September 10, 2009 - Anchor Vans
DiMora Motorcar Builds Tomorrow’s Luxury Automobile on Radical Foundation
D-Tek™ chassis debuts on $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan before widespread industry use. - September 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
AdTel International Launches New Internet Listing Service for Automotive Dealers
Automotive Dealers Can Now Automate Multiple Postings to Multiple Online Services with One Click. AdTel is the parent company of Texas Research and Investment. - September 07, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Keith Martin on Collecting, Second Edition Now Available to Pre-Order
Sports Car Market now offering Keith Martin's Guide to Car Collecting, Second edition with immediate download. - September 06, 2009 - Sports Car Market
Anchor Vans is Recruiting More Staff to Facilitate Further Expansion of Berkshire's Leading Used Van Retailer, Despite Recession
Anchor Vans, one of the UK's leading used van vendors and Ford approved vehicle service agents, continues to support local community by recruiting more staff to facilitate further expansion. - September 05, 2009 - Anchor Vans
NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up for Fall Conference
NAFA and FLAGFA will team up for the third time to present a conference for fleet managers in Daytona Beach, Florida September 16-18, 2009. - September 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Saturn of Cary Names General Sales Manager
Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com) has announced that Taylor Brown has been named general sales manager of the Triangle dealership. As the dealership’s general sales manager, Brown is responsible for managing the sales managers, finance managers and sales staff. He will also purchase and... - September 05, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh
The End of Cash for Clunkers (CARS) Signals New Life for Quick Cash Auto
The Cash For Clunkers Program severely impacted Quick Cash Auto's pre-owned car dealership business. Now that the federal program is over, Quick Cash Auto has reemerged as a leader among used car dealerships in the Long Island and New York City community. - September 03, 2009 - Quick Cash Auto Inc.
NAFA's Alabama Chapter Presents 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference
NAFA's Alabama Chapter presents the 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference this October. The conference is a must for fleet managers within the region with presentations on such topics as service level agreements, customer satisfaction programs, accident avoidance, 2010 diesel emission standards, and the benefits of SCR. - September 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Gibson Wheels Releases Their Lightest, Independently-Tested Road Race Wheel
Professional race car drivers and amateur track-day enthusiasts are always in search of lower lap times. The "secret" to going faster at the track is improving the vehicle's power-to-weight ratio, reducing un-sprung weight and rotating mass, and improving the tire's contact patch with the road surface. Gibson Wheels new road race sports car wheels facilitate these illusive speed secrets and deliver on the promise of a competitive advantage. - September 03, 2009 - Gibson Wheels
0% APR Financing Extended at Fort Myers Toyota
Fort Myers Toyota, “The Family Store” has just been informed that 0% APR on select models has been extended through Labor Day. - September 03, 2009 - Ft. Myers Toyota
Why is Panda America, a World-Famous Coin Dealer, Selling Minis (the Car)?
Panda America, one of the largest coin companies in America, had sales of over 25 million dollars last year. This Southern California company--that sells Pandas (gold coins from China), Libertads (silver coins from Mexico), and American Eagle gold coins--is now selling silver Minis from Great Britain. - September 02, 2009 - Panda America
Car Lease Stability Program Offered by Florida Based Car Lease Transfer Company
SwitchTrader.com, the Florida based national online car lease transfer marketplace with the tag line “America’s Lease Transfer Marketplace” has rolled out its "SwitchTrader Car Lease Stability Program" designed to help American families cut their bills by giving them the... - September 01, 2009 - SwitchTrader.com
Alternative Motors Appoints Kenneth Stoner to Board of Directors
Alternative Motors, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Stoner to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stoner currently practices securities law representing start-up, development stage and mature companies at Zrenda Law Firm based in Oklahoma City, OK. Mr. Stoner began his legal career as... - August 31, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Saturn Provides 2009 Black Aura Hybrid for U.S. Rep. David Price’s Wake Tech Community College Tour
Bill Shotwell, general manager and owner of Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com), has announced that the dealerships provided a 2009 black Aura Hybrid to Wake Tech Community College on Aug. 27 for U.S. Rep. David Price’s tour of the... - August 30, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh
China Business Handbook Now Available from U. S. Commercial Service & Dezan Shira; Free Download to China Briefing Subscribers
The China Business Handbook, a resource guide for conducting business in the People’s Republic of China, has been published by the U.S. Commercial Service in association with Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc. The China Business Handbook provides a general overview to successfully doing... - August 26, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
Apollo and CanaDream Partnership
Apollo Motorhome Holidays and CanaDream announced today that they were partnering in the Canadian RV rental market. CanaDream is a well known and market leading RV rentals operator in Canada. Started in 1995 as a private company, CanaDream went public in 1998. It has rental locations across Canada... - August 26, 2009 - Apollo Motorhomes
CarBizOnline.com Announces Launch of Brand New Website for Automotive Dealers and Vendors
CarBizOnline.com today announced the official launch of it's brand new website, http://www.carbizonline.com . The site is an Internet resource and interactive community for Automotive Dealers and Automotive Vendors. Founded by Jason Breck, the mission of CarBizOnline.com is to provide automotive... - August 26, 2009 - CarBizOnline.com
DiscountACparts.com Adds Auto AC Accessories to Its Inventory
DiscountACparts.com now carries car AC accessories to go along with car air conditioning compressors – making it a one-stop-shop for Everything A/C. - August 26, 2009 - Discount AC Parts
Online Locksmith Directory Reaches 50,000 Locksmiths, Launches Recommendations to Help Consumers Find Reputable Locksmiths
www.findLocks.com (A FindCo, LLC website) has become the most comprehensive Online Locksmith Directory on the web with over 50,000 Locksmiths. - August 25, 2009 - FindCo, LLC
California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Alternative Motors Hires Gerald Koslow as Chief Financial Officer
Alternative Motors, Inc. has announced the recent hiring of Gerald (Jerry) Koslow as its Chief Financial Officer. - August 24, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Santiago Chopper Has Designed a New Trike Differential Axle for Their Trike Conversion Kits
Recently Santiago Chopper Specialties has upgraded their original trike axle by constructing a completely 100% American made light weight aluminum differential axle. Focusing on the fact that the US economy needs more internal jobs and less out sourced to china. - August 22, 2009 - Santiago Chopper
Local Superior Chevy Dealership First in Cincinnati to Make the Switch
Superior Chevy on West Mitchell Avenue Becomes Superior Kia in Early September. - August 22, 2009 - Superior Automotive Group
Saturn of Cary Recognized as One of Nation’s Top Saturn Dealerships
Bill Musgrave, Bill Shotwell, Randy Gilmore and Dave Brown, owners of Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com), have announced that the dealership received the 2009 Summit Award, Saturn’s highest national award that recognizes the best of the best among Saturn dealerships based on customer... - August 22, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh
3M Flexible Carbon Fiber for Automobiles
3M Carbon Fiber vinyl looks like the real thing but is less expensive. - August 21, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Dr. Gas Exhaust Introduces a New NASCAR X-Pipe System
Dr. Gas Exhaust is proud to introduce an all-new X-Pipe System. This is a free-flowing, new design that will ultimately replace the Dr. Gas Exhaust single side-exit X system(SEX). Dr. Gas Exhaust has spent numerous hours researching and developing this new design to optimize it's flow while also... - August 21, 2009 - Dr. Gas Exhaust
NAFA Revs Up Fleet Education in Motor City
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) in Detroit, Michigan in October. - August 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Official Launch of Tyrepac Malaysia
Tyrepac has officially launched in Malaysia, marking a significant step in Tyrepac's expansion across the region. - August 21, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Tuffy is Your Home for Back-to-School Savings
Free Back-to-School Maintenance Inspection Keeps Student Drivers on the Road. - August 20, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Rolling Rims - New England’s First Mobile Tire Store & Changing Service
Rolling Rims is reportedly the first truly comprehensive one-stop tire shop on the east coast, where the tires are brought to you, mounted and balanced – wherever you are. - August 18, 2009 - Rolling Rims
N.C. Man Drives to NPB to Trade in Clunker
Car buyer travels from North Carolina to N Palm Beach to trade in Clunker due to Earl Stewart Toyota's No Dealer Fee Policy -- other local car dealers now dropping dealer fees, too, after Stewart challenge. - August 16, 2009 - Earl Stewart Toyota & Scion of North Palm Beach
Hybrid Car News and Reviews Joins Largest Hybrid Network
Hybrid Kingdom Now Includes 50 Hybrid Vehicle Related Websites - August 15, 2009 - Hybrid Kingdom
Scorpion Performance Drivers Coughlin and Blair Win Again
Scorpion Performance, Inc.(http://www.scorpionperformance.com), an American manufacturer of precision parts for high performance engines, congratulates NMCA Edelbrock Drag Racing drivers Troy Coughlin and Jim Blair for winning again at what has been dubbed the All Star Nationals this past weekend... - August 15, 2009 - scorpionperformance.com
SCM Creates Army of Collector Car Tweeters in Monterey
Sports Car Market magazine invites all collector car enthusiasts to report on events throughout Monterey on Twitter. - August 14, 2009 - Sports Car Market
Latest ViziSense Data Shows Gaadi.com as No. 2 Indian Automobile Portal
Gaadi.com has reached the No. 2 Auto Portal spot according to traffic and demographic measurement tool Vizisense. ViziSense data for the month of July, shows Carwale.com, the leading Indian auto portal at 400,000 uniques per month, and Gaadi.com at 182,000 uniques per month. Team-BHP.com, an... - August 14, 2009 - Accentium Web Pvt Ltd
BMW of Greenwich Calls on Single Throw Internet Marketing to Develop New Website
Connecticut BMW dealership, BMW of Greenwich, has called on Single Throw Internet Marketing to develop a new website. The dealership hopes to translate a positive dealership attitude focused on customer service into a matching online personality. - August 13, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
VehicleXpress DMS Integrates with Ebay Motors, Cars.com and Autotrader
PowersportsXpress Management LLC announces it has completed integrations with eBay Motors, Cars.com and Autotrader allowing the VehicleXpress DMS dealer base to upload inventory to these highly searched sites. With the rising use of the internet as a vehicle search tool, and increasingly, an... - August 13, 2009 - Premier Internet Comminications, Inc.
The Newest Infiniti Location in America is Open for Business in Fort Myers
Infiniti of Fort Myers has officially opened their doors for business at 14990 Tamiami Trail. Using their central location to their advantage, Infiniti of Fort Myers is putting customers first and serving the entire Gulf Coast region from Sarasota to Marco Island. The highly trained Infiniti... - August 12, 2009 - Infiniti of Fort Myers
Anchor Vans Enjoys Huge Success Following Launch of Ford Approved Repairs, Ford Warranties and Vehicle Servicing for Cars and Vans in Berkshire
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used van vendor, has achieved Ford approved repairer and service agent status, alleviating the shortage of Ford approved servicing agents in the Reading area - August 12, 2009 - Anchor Vans
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Automotive Accessory
Jay W., a California-based inventor, has designated South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Dent Stop concept to industry. A simple yet highly effective new product sure to resonate with anyone who has ever found an unexpected dent in their vehicle, the Dent Stop... - August 10, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary Sponsor Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Bill Shotwell, general manager and owner of Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com), has announced that the car dealerships are sponsoring the summer concert series at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, located at 3801 Rock Quarry Road. - August 08, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh