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On-Site Analysis and LubeTrak Share Their New Options for 2009. Oil Analysis Has Never Been so Easy and Affordable.
New options for 2009 make oil analysis easy and affordable. They now offer a full testing and reporting option for mining, railroad, trucking, industrial, oil & gas and marine applications. - January 13, 2009 - On-Site Analysis
To be in Vogue is to be Presidential
Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company is proud to team up with the New Jaguar XF in the historical inauguration of our 44th President of the United States. Vogue Tyre has fitted the new Jaguar XF with a set of newly released 20“ White/Gold Vogue Tyres and wheels to help welcome the 44th President of... - January 11, 2009 - Vogue Tyre
Nissan Diesel America Promotes Evan Smith to Vice President - Sales
Nissan Diesel America, Inc. (NDA) announced the promotion of Evan Smith to the position of Vice President – Sales at the company’s Headquarters in Irving, Texas today. “Evan Smith has been integrally involved in sales and sales management with NDA for over 15 years,” said... - January 11, 2009 - Nissan Diesel America, Inc
XpressCredit Partners with U.S. Choice Auto Rental Systems
XpressCredit today announced that it has joined forces with U.S. Choice Auto Rental Systems to offer U.S. Choice dealers a web-based lending platform. XpressCredit dealers will now have the option to utilize the U.S. Choice program as a way to deploy current inventory to start a car and truck... - January 11, 2009 - Premier Internet Comminications, Inc.
NAFA Presents Masters' Seminar on Carbon Footprint Calculation and Management
Fleet managers may soon be asked about the carbon footprints of the fleets, if they haven't been asked already. NAFA presents a seminar on April 24, 2009 to help teach fleet managers how they can calculate their fleet’s carbon footprint. - January 11, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Guaranteed Credit Scored Special Finance Leads for Auto Dealers
DealerLink, the industry’s leading provider of exclusive special finance leads and auto leads, recently announced the launch of its newest product, Guaranteed Credit Scored Leads. This exciting and innovative new product is offered to dealers as two programs, Gold and Platinum. The Gold... - January 08, 2009 - Dealerlink
TakeMyPayments to Cut Transfer Listing Rates in 2009
With everyone facing hard times in today's uncertain economy, TakeMyPayments is taking the unusual step of reducing its lease transfer listing rates by 40 percent, beginning Jan. 1, 2009. Fernando Garcia, CEO & Co-Founder, says the company posted its decrease in listing rates in an mass email... - January 08, 2009 - TakeMyPayments.com
VehSmart is Now Available in the Recreational Vehicles Industry
VehSmart announced today that the VehSmart system is now available for drivers of recreational vehicles nationwide. - January 07, 2009 - VehSmart
NAFA Announces New CAFS Certification Program
For more than fifty years, NAFA’s mission has been focused on quality fleet management education and training. In addition to a CAFM certification for those with the highest expertise in fleet management, NAFA will now offer a Certified Automotive Fleet Supervisor, or CAFS, those professionals striving to enter into and/or develop their career path in fleet management. - January 07, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nanotechnology Causes Disruption - Cross Industry
Nanotechnology can be described as the science of molecular engineering, and is currently changing the way many industries think of surface coatings. Imagine a scratch-free automotive finish, a barnacle-free boat hull, a self-cleaning aircraft or a wheel without brake-dust. This vision has become a... - January 06, 2009 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
PaintGages.com Introduces New Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - PaintGage™ FNF, Most Advanced and Compact Car Dealer Paint Meter on the Market
PaintGages.com Introduces New Coating and Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - The Car Dealer Secret Tool. PaintGage™ FNF is most compact and advanced Professional Paint Meter on the market. PaintGage™ FNF is a lightweight pocket-sized device packed with features not available on a similar tools offered by other manufacturers. - January 05, 2009 - PaintGages.com
Synn Global Announces the Patent Pending Day & Night Trailer Loading Product
Backup Balls, a patent pending product for trailer loading from Synn Global is a remarkable achievement to help load a trailer anytime day or night. The unique design allows for a single person to attach the trailer to the ball hitch without getting in and out of the vehicle numerous times. - January 02, 2009 - Backup Balls
Increasing Number of Off-Road Enthusiasts Gain Information Online as Website is Improved
An increasing number of off road enthusiasts are looking to the internet for off road information. In response Tork Media, Inc. has improved information flow to this group. - January 02, 2009 - Tork Media, Inc.
Edix Quantum Technologies: The Nobel Prize, All Electric "Charge-Less" Car After Ten Years of R&D Edix Discovered the Technology to the Energy Solution
This is all about "energy" and energy is power. "We Got It." Without even disturbing the nature. Let's preserve the future for the rest to come, before it is too late. - January 01, 2009 - EDIX QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
Kazuaki Sasame Promoted to Executive Officer, Overseas Sales Division for Nissan Diesel Motor Company
After 4 years as president of Nissan Diesel America, Inc., Kazuaki Sasame has been promoted to Executive Officer in charge of the Overseas Sales Division, of Nissan Diesel Motor Company based on an announcement from Mr. Satoru Takeuchi, president of Nissan Diesel Motor Company, Japan. The Overseas... - December 31, 2008 - Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Champion Drifter Releases New DVD on Eve of Historic Jump
Drifting World Champion Rhys Millen to Release Special Edition DVD to Coincide with Highly Anticipated New Years Eve Truck Backflip Stunt - December 30, 2008 - Mad Skills DVD
Introducing All-New Corolla Altis "Designed to Inspire Envy"
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM), today announced the launch of the all-new Corolla Altis at the “India Expo Centre – Greater Noida.” Present at the occasion were Mr. Yasuhiko Yokoi, Managing Officer, Mr. Soichiro Okudaira, Managing Officer, Mr. Yasuyuki Kawamoto, Chief Engineer – Corolla Altis, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC); Mr. Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director, and Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. - December 27, 2008 - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Big Brand Wheels Announces the Launching of Their New Online Tire Shop
Big Brand Wheels are Rims and Tires wholesalers that have recently launched a new online Tire shop with special features that are especially adapted to the special needs of their costumers. - December 26, 2008 - Big Brand Wheels
NAFA Members to Pitch in and Help New Orleans
NAFA Fleet Management Association Members will continue their long history of volunteerism by assisting Habitat for Humanity in a project to build homes in New Orleans. - December 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
California Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky Co-Authors New Book on DUI Defense
California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky is the author of a chapter of a groundbreaking new book on DUI defense written by the state’s top attorneys. Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing... - December 23, 2008 - DarrenKavinoky.com
Colorado Land Rover Dealer Saves 90 Acres and Counting
In April, 2008, Landrover Flatirons launched it’s Colorado Tree Project, an aggressive pledge to plant 100 trees for every Landrover purchased or leased at it’s retail sales and service facility in the Denver and Boulder suburbs of Colorado. - December 22, 2008 - Landrover Flatirons
911uk.com Voting Open for the 2008 Porsche Awards from 911uk
The site for all Porsche, 911uk.com opens up the voting stage of the only Annual Porsche UK Industry awards. Voting across the Porsche UK awards is now open across nine specific categories from 911uk.com, the definitive enthusiast and resource site for the entire Porsche experience. - December 22, 2008 - 911uk
993C4S.com Announces Name Change to PorschePurist.com and Fully Restored Site
Web-site about Porsche Cars, Products and Lifestyle celebrates one year anniversary with a new look, expanded content and visitors from 138 countries. - December 20, 2008 - PorschePurist.com
Battery Charger Store Now Offers 6 Volt and 12 Volt Battery Chargers Online
Battery Charger Store is open for business and one of the few online retail outlets specifically dealing in battery chargers and battery charger accessories. Battery Charger Store now offers 6 Volt and 12 Volt battery chargers online. - December 19, 2008 - Battery Charger Store
Wireless Transfer of Power Thru Water
Lane Company an energy and research company in Missouri USA, has tested a new wireless energy transfer device. The transfer device sends power thru air, glass, metal, plastic and water. - December 18, 2008 - Lane Company
FUTEK Introduces S-Beam Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB350 with a brand new USB Digital Interface. This improvement offers a USB type solution for Strain Gage Based Load Cells. FUTEK’s USB Sensor Solution provides an easy “Plug & Play” with basic software making the System Integration even simpler. - December 16, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
2008 Pontiac G8 Reviews Top Fasttie.com in November
Reviews of the Pontiac G8 GXP prove popular in November. - December 12, 2008 - Fasttie.com
New NetDirector Auto Website Launches
G-Forces have launched the new NetDirector Auto website to promote and sell their NetDirector Auto platform. NetDirector Auto delivers full digital dealership capabilities to automotive main dealers and specialist retailers. Ideal for automotive dealers looking for an online representation of... - December 12, 2008 - G-Forces Web Management Ltd
BoxsterBoard.Com & PanameraPit.Com Join the CaymanClub.Net Porsche Model Website Family
CaymanClub.Net the number one model specific Porsche website in the world is expanding to cover the Porsche Boxster at BoxsterBoard.Com and the Porsche Panamera at PanameraPit.Com. - December 11, 2008 - CaymanClub.Net
Singapore SME Tyrepac Develops Asia’s First and Largest Retail Portal for Tyres
Registered and headquartered in Singapore, Tyrepac is developing Asia’s first and largest online tyre retailing site. It was developed to enable consumers in Asia to have a central platform to see and compare tyre brands, patterns, and prices. Tyrepac removes the mystery of replacing tyres... - December 11, 2008 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Woodstock-Cartrading’s Through Inspections Provide End User Trustable Vehicles
Japanese used cars are well known for their reliability and good value for money. However, buying used Japan cars without any inspection may lead you to huge loss of money, according to the automotive experts of Woodstock-Cartrading.com - December 10, 2008 - woodstock-cartrading.com
Cybert Tire Corporation Announces Its Large Purchase of Winter Snow Tires from a Liquidation Sale in New York City to Assist Customers During Tough Economic Times
Cybert Tire Corporation has purchased a large quantity of winter snow tires from another vendor forced to liquidate. This is a tremendous buying opportunity for customers in the New York City area. These snow tires include major brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General... - December 09, 2008 - Cybert Tire & Car Care
Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment designed with these transmitters. These four approvals also provide global recognition and acceptance of the intrinsically safe ratings. - December 09, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
A New Service Driving Social Responsibility on U.S. Highways
They have built a network to allow socially responsible drivers to band together and report other vehicles experiencing safety issues. This is a nationwide service intended to incorporate all vehicles registered to operate on U.S. highways. - December 08, 2008 - Drivers Helping Drivers, LLC
20,000 and Still Growing: Smart Car of America Reaches New Goals with Its Internet Smart Car Forum
Experts influence intelligent car development at the Smart Car of America Community Forum, offering up-to-date information on Smart Fortwo development. - December 08, 2008 - Smart Cars of America, llc
Victory Get Their Man
Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd have appointed Peter Phillipson as their Vice President Technical Sales & Marketing. - December 05, 2008 - Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd.
Seattle Based Limousine & Town Car Service Launches New User Friendly Website
VIP Limo and Town Car Service builds new website to accommodate online customers. - December 05, 2008 - VIP Limo & Town Car Service
Porsche World is Wowed by Porscheophile.com
Just a month after it began, Porscheophile.com-- the All-Things-Porsche blog -- has developed a loyal following among hundreds of car lovers in almost every state of the union and on every continent but Antarctica. - December 04, 2008 - Porscheophile.com
Former NAFA President, Patsy Brownson, Retires from Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Patsy Brownson, former NAFA President and long-time member of the Association, has announced her retirement from Cox Enterprises, Inc where she was Manager, Fleet Relations. - December 04, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
MyNextMotor Introduces CarFinder Service™, Designed for Busy Professionals Who Need High Quality Vehicles with a Minimum of Fuss and Trouble
Chris Aldridge, CEO and founder of my MyNextMotor.Net, a Seattle-based car broker company, has announced CarFinder™, a new way of buying cars. Mr. Aldridge, a veteran of the retail and wholesale automotive industry, has recognized several gaps in the traditional car purchasing process. One... - December 01, 2008 - MyNextMotor.net
Long Beach Mercedes-Benz Dealer is Having a Party
Get a Sneak Peek at the New 2010 Mercedes GLK 350 and Enjoy an Evening of Food and Music at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach’s Customer Appreciation Open House on Thursday, Dec. 11. - November 26, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
See the New 2009 E320 Bluetec at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
A Clean Diesel with All the Power. - November 26, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Graeme Maxton Announced as NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo Keynote Speaker
Graeme Maxton, an internationally renowned authority on the global automotive industry, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker of NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo in New Orleans next April. - November 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
See the 2008 BMW 335 at Shelly BMW
Peerless Performance. - November 25, 2008 - Shelly BMW
Carson Toyota Unveils the All-New Venza
Newest Addition to Toyota Family Combines the Best of Toyota Cars and SUVs - November 25, 2008 - carson toyota
Genesys Systems Partners with XpressCredit
Genesys Systems, Inc. today announced that it will use XpressCredit technology exclusively as a web-based indirect lending platform for its nationwide network of dealers. - November 24, 2008 - Premier Internet Comminications, Inc.
JustParts.com Unveils the 'Parts Car Listing Tool'
JustParts.com officially launches its highly-anticipated Parts Car Listing Tool that will make buying and selling parts cars cheap, quick and easy online. - November 21, 2008 - JustParts.com
Reliable Auto Glass Celebrates 7 Year Anniversary
Reliable Auto Glass Repair celebrates 7 years of repairing windshield rock chips throughout Phoenix Arizona and surrounding areas. - November 21, 2008 - Reliableautoglass.net
US Car Dealers Offered Free SEO Website Analysis
Auto dealers looking to improve Internet sales can take advantage of a free offer from the Pasch Consulting Group. US car dealers can receive a free SEO review of their websites by PCG’s Automotive SEO experts until the end of the year. - November 15, 2008 - Pasch Consulting Group
NAFA Launches Institute & Expo Website; Online Conference Registration Now Open
NAFA Fleet Management Association has created a new website to promote their annual Institute & Expo. - November 15, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association