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World-Renowed Collector Car Expert Don Williams to Deliver Keynote Speech at SCM Monterey Seminar
Sports Car Market magazine will host "Time to Buy? Time to Sell?" Seminar on August 15th. - July 25, 2009 - Sports Car Market
DEAC Increases Service Export Volume
In times, when every company is crucial in the process of contributing into improvement of the external trade balance, in order to revive the Latvian economy, the biggest Latvian data centre operator – DEAC – has significantly increased the export volume of the rendered services. Within... - July 24, 2009 - Digital Economy Advancement Center
Congratulations to Scorpion Performance Winners Coughlin and Blair
Scorpion Performance (http://www.scorpionperformance.com), Inc., an American manufacturer of precision parts for high performance engines, congratulates NMCA Edelbrock Drag Racing drivers Troy Coughlin and Jim Blair for their wins at the Nitto Tire Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing IV this... - July 24, 2009 - scorpionperformance.com
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Offers Up to $4,500 Off with or Without Clunker Trade-in
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge participates in government “Cash for Clunkers” program beginning July 23. All customers can save up to $4,500 off a new vehicle, even without a “clunker” trade-in at Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Davis. - July 24, 2009 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
XpressCredit Website Redesign Goes Live
XpressCredit announces it has launched a redesigned Web site with a more streamlined navigation flow and more comprehensive information on its product offerings. In addition to an entirely new look, some features of the new site, which is already live, include: — Improved site organization... - July 23, 2009 - Premier Internet Comminications, Inc.
Green Fuel Systems International (GFSI) New Gas Injection System for Diesel Engines Revolutionizes Green Fuel Market Place
After two years of research and development, the talented team of engineers at GFSI, claim they have now solved every issue that had previously hindered the gas injection community. - July 20, 2009 - Green Fuel Systems International PTY LTD
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com. - July 18, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
NAFA Raises the Bar for Fleet Management
In the first six months of 2009, NAFA Fleet Management Association has made great strides in elevating the status of fleet managers. - July 18, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Sports Car Market to Sponsor the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club 2009 National Convention Concours
The Alfa Romeo Owner's Club will be holding its 2009 National Convention in Portland, Oregon, July 15-19. The weekend will be packed with tons of Alfa events, including seminar and tech sessions, guided tours, art shows, and Saturday's concourso. This will be an opportunity for every person who... - July 17, 2009 - Sports Car Market
Improve Your Driving Record, Improve Car Insurance Quotes
InsuranceAgents.com recommends drivers review their driving record in order to reduce auto insurance premiums. - July 16, 2009 - InsuranceAgents.com
Hanania Automotive Group Expands in Jacksonville, FL
Jack Hanania takes center stage in a recent Automotive News article. The article spoke highly of the Hanania Automotive Group’s move to relocate two dealerships, Audi Jacksonville and Volkswagen of Orange Park, alongside its existing Acura and Hyundai stores on Blanding Boulevard. Mentioning... - July 16, 2009 - Hanania Automotive Group
RV Awnings and Eco-Friendly Products Transforming the RV Industry
RV awning and RV accessories retailer, ShadePro.net, introduces a product that encourages easy, affordable and green RV-living. - July 15, 2009 - ShadePro Inc.
Lot Vantage Releases Craigslist Software for Canadian Auto Dealers
Growth Technologies International, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of craigslist.ca to Lot Vantage. Lot Vantage was originally launched in October of 2008 as a comprehensive solution for dealers with an intuitive eBay Motors, and craigslist inventory management solution. “The... - July 15, 2009 - Lot Vantage
XpressCredit Announces New Lender Relationship: Consumer Auto Finance
XpressCredit today announces its association with Consumer Auto Finance of Waco, TX. Consumer Auto has adopted the XpressCredit Credit Aggregation System (CAS) and has become a lending source for the auto dealers on the XpressCredit platform in Texas. “The addition of Consumer Auto Finance... - July 15, 2009 - Premier Internet Comminications, Inc.
Body Kits from Essex Racing Limited Now at Discounted Prices
The UK's number one body kit importer and retailer, Essex Racing Limited have announced discounted prices on their full body kits. Essex Racing Limited has announced that they have adjusted their prices for full body kits online. Essex Racing are the UK's number one importer and retailer of body... - July 14, 2009 - Essex Racing Limited
Skylark Taxi to Sponsor 2009 Wichita Falls, Texas MDA Car Show and Cruise
Skylark Taxi and Airport Express will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Wichita Falls, Texas 2009 MDA Car Show this Labor Day. - July 13, 2009 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC Continues Down Road of Economic Stimulus
This past week, Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC held their first training class for Outside Sales Associates. Of the attending only 12 were chosen to join the Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC sales force. There is a goal of hiring 50 Outside Sales Associates as soon as possible. Larry Morgan,... - July 11, 2009 - Wade Raulerson
NAFA Launches 2009 Membership Drive
NAFA Fleet Management Association thrives on the support of its membership. From now through November 30, 2009, the 2009 Membership Drive will seek to bring more fleet managers into the fold to make the Association even stronger. - July 09, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Green + Tech = Tesla Motors Participates in the IT Management Conference in NYC
The new Tesla Motors Roadster Sport is a zero-emissions 100% electric 288-hp sports car capable of 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and 244 miles per charge. ITMC will feature the greatest minds in IT including executive leadership from Forbes, IBM, HBO, GE, AIG, Citigroup, Salesforce, MySQL, Unisys, Zend (The PHP Company), CSC, Cushman & Wakefield, Avocent, Meetup, Nortel and many others. - July 09, 2009 - IT Management Conference
AutoGo Auto Transport Provides Car Shipments for Recently Passed Cash for Clunkers Bill
New federal program sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) passed the senate, and now has been signed into law by President Obama. - July 08, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Automobile Dealers Join SMS Mobile Marketing by AdTel
The incredible new medium of text messaging and mobile marketing is proving highly effective for dealers using AdTel services. - July 08, 2009 - AdTel International
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary to Participate in $4,500 "Cash for Clunkers" Program
Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com) are participating in the Customer Assistance to Recycle and Save program, a new program from the federal government that will help consumers pay for a new, more fuel efficient cars or trucks from a participating... - July 04, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh
Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC is Gainesville's Official Cash for Clunkers Dealer
Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC is making the necessary preparations to assist their customers and the community with the CARS voucher program. The vouchers range from $3,500 up to $4,500. President Obama signed into law a program NHTSA is calling The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is... - July 04, 2009 - Wade Raulerson
See the All-New 2010 7-Series at Shelly BMW
Shelly BMW invites Southern California residents to stop by and see the all-new BMW 7-Series. - July 03, 2009 - Shelly BMW
See the All-New 2010 Z4 at Shelly BMW
Shelly BMW invites Southern California residents to stop in and see the all-new 2010 BMW Z4. - July 03, 2009 - Shelly BMW
Ford Motor Company Standardizes to CasterShoX
Ford Motor Company announced on June 22, 2009 that it has chosen the CasterShoX product line as the specified caster for line delivery carts in the revised Ford Cuautitlan Assembly Plant, located near Mexico City in Mexico. The Ford Fiesta is slated to be built in this facility. This is seen as... - July 03, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Altea and Ubiq Combine Their Expertise to Offer Innovative Telematic Solutions
Altea and Ubiq have signed an important agreement to offer innovative Value Added Services (VAS) to Car Telematics in Peru. - July 03, 2009 - Altea Srl.
Hot Rods, Choppers, Zombies and Beer Promised at Seattle’s Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
Presented by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films is the first ever Hot Rod and Monster Film Festival to be held at 911 Media Arts in Seattle, Washington, July 18th & 19th, 2009. Additional sponsors include Ol Skool Rodz , Car Kulture Deluxe, The Pin-Up Angels and The Rat Bastards Car Club. - July 02, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
Independent Used Vehicle Certification Program Adds Lenders
National Vehicle Certification Program Group™ (NVCP™) and Driveway Financial Services, Inc. provide new lending opportunities for customers of both Independent and Franchised dealers. - July 02, 2009 - National Vehicle Certification Program Group
Anchor Vans Recruits Ford-Trained Service Technician and Expands Hugely Popular Commercial Vehicle Servicing Department
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used vans retailer, has opened a second MOT servicing bay due to huge demand for its commercial vehicle servicing and MOT provision - July 02, 2009 - Anchor Vans
AutoGo Auto Transport Plans for Full GPS Carrier Integration
Vehicle transport costs reduced through GPS tracking - July 01, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Anchor Vans Joins Twitter, Providing Followers with Live Updates About Used Vans in Stock
Anchor Vans embraces web 2.0 by launching a Twitter feed detailing used vans as they come into stock. - July 01, 2009 - Anchor Vans
HEEDS Professional Named Editor's Pick of the Week at Desktop Engineering
Automated Search Technology Speeds Design Optimization. - June 28, 2009 - Red Cedar Technology
Toyota of Tampa Bay Ready for Cash for Clunkers Program
Cash for Clunkers Program gives up to $4,500 in down payment assistant for those who purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle. - June 28, 2009 - Toyota of Tampa Bay
Retired Auto Workers Have Their Say Pt.6
Frank Hammer: UAW leadership came to identify more with the companies than with workers and communities. - June 27, 2009 - The Real News
VehicleXpress Now Offers Carfax Vehicle History Reports Through Its DMS
PowerSports Xpress Management today announced their integration with Carfax to provide Vehicle History Reports to its network of dealers through the VehicleXpress Dealer Management System. - June 26, 2009 - PowerSports Xpress Management
Designing Greener Cars Requires Sophisticated Testing
The automotive industry’s race to develop a new generation of high Performance, low emissions power plants has lead to the emergence of high capability test beds that simultaneously monitor multiple parameters. - June 26, 2009 - Sensor Technology Ltd
Safer and Less Stressful Freeway Driving the Promise of Veteran Truck Drivers New Book
Today's American interstate often poses a navigational nightmare for the average motorist. Speeders, tailgaters, trucks - they have all combined to turn our freeways into a proverbial "asphalt circus." But the stress and frustration don't have to drive you off the road and onto the bus according to Alan J. Corbett, a professional truck driver with more than 3 million accident-free miles behind the wheel. His new book MERGE! is designed to put safety and sanity back in the freeway commute. - June 24, 2009 - ALACOR
Consumer Referral Program Stimulates Local Economy
Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC, located on Main Street in Gainesville, announces that they are looking to help stimulate the local economy by creating a program where 50 self-motivated individuals will become Independent Sales Representatives. Through this program, individuals will be given the... - June 24, 2009 - Wade Raulerson
Retired Auto Workers Have Their Say
A series of discussions with a group of retired autoworkers in Detroit - June 24, 2009 - The Real News
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
CU Lending Solutions, LLC (SureFundIt) and Pelican Resource Group, LLC (PelicanResourceGroup.com) Partner to Help Mid-Atlantic Auto Dealers Capture Sub-Prime Business
Auto Dealers Can Sell More Cars and Boost Gross with CU Lending Solutions, LLC's “SureFundIt“ Program. - June 23, 2009 - CU Lending Solutions LLC
Cash for Clunkers Website Helps Consumers for July 1st Start
The website www.cashforclunkersfacts.com is the #1 dedicated website for information on the Cash for Clunkers program. The site has serviced hundreds of thousands of visitors and has personally responded to over 1,000 emails and phone calls. The website also assists consumers locate a participating CFC dealer in their state. - June 22, 2009 - Pasch Consulting Group
AutoDealer Pro to Debut the Industry's 1st "HI-DEF" DMS at NIADA Convention
Enhanced technology streamlines sales transaction process for auto dealers. - June 22, 2009 - Auto Dealer Pro
Corvette Market Publisher Keith Martin to Emcee at Bloomington Gold
Bloomington Gold, held from Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28, in St. Charles, Illinois is one of the most celebrated of Corvette gatherings, with thousands of enthusiasts taking part in the Gold Certification program, tours, auction, and special exhibits. CM Publisher Keith Martin has... - June 21, 2009 - Corvette Market
Lightning Hybrids to Demonstrate 100 MPG Sports Sedan at Open House on June 26
Lightning Hybrids will host an Open House to demonstrate the world’s first 100 mile per gallon hydraulic hybrid sports sedan. The event will be held on June 26 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Loveland. To R.S.V.P. for the event or for more information please email lightninghybrids@gmail.com. Location... - June 20, 2009 - Lightning Hybrids
NAFA Announces Release of Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide
NAFA newest product is a comprehensive resource that examines and provides answers to the fleet maintenance issues every fleet manager has to deal with. - June 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Burt Automotive Network Becomes First Authorized Xtreme Green Products Dealership in Colorado
One of the Country’s largest automotive groups, the Burt Automotive Network, has become the first dealership in Colorado to offer the full-line of Xtreme Green Products vehicles, including the X Rider electric motorcycle, Xtreme Green electric motor scooters, and Sentinel police and campus mobility vehicle. - June 13, 2009 - Xtreme Green Products
The Brainchild Group Revolutionizes Eco-Friendly Internet Marketing for the Auto and Food Industry
The Brainchild Group -- a marketing, consulting and design firm in Los Angeles, CA -- has been transformed. The company is revolutionizing eco-friendly internet marketing tactics for the automotive and food industry. - June 13, 2009 - The Brainchild Group - Social Media & SEO Agency