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Hat-Trick for Apollo at Queensland 400 Business Awards

Apollo Motorhome Holidays has won the “Top Tourism & Hospitality Business” award at the Queensland 400 Business Awards for the third year in a row. Apollo was honoured for its outstanding achievement in business and its contribution to Queensland’s economic growth. The... - November 14, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes

Birdsall Tool and Gage Co. Offers Attribute Gage System Management

Birdsall Tool & Gage now offers a new way of tracking attribute gages on the manufacturing floor. Most template gages, Go/No-Go gages and other attribute gages are lost, stolen, or just not available for the operator to use. The BTG custom gage management system is a simple way to reduce loss, increase productivity, and ultimately, improve quality. Check out their site for more information at birdsalltool.com. - November 14, 2008 - Birdsall Tool & Gage Co.

JustParts.com Wraps Up SEMA '08

JustParts.com completes its inaugural exhibition at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. - November 14, 2008 - JustParts.com

NAFA's New Website – Just a Click Away

NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce a new website design that makes navigation to any part of the website just one step away. - November 14, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Inland Empire Car Dealer Continues Helping the Community

R&B Auto Center has completed their annual charity fundraising for 2008 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Loma Linda. Their team the "Red Hot Runners" raised $5445.00, which is $445.00 over the team goal for 2008. The money raised is used to provide a home for families of... - November 14, 2008 - RandB Auto Center

Introducing Porscheophile.com-- a Celebration of Porsche

The newest lifestyle blog on the internet is devoted to all things Porsche-- automotive and otherwise. Porscheophile.com, the creation of Rick Ratliff, an Ann Arbor, MI-based interactive media veteran and self-described Porsche fanatic, is relentlessly updated for Porsche fans who can never get... - November 13, 2008 - Porscheophile.com

Hydrafcient Annonuces New Upgraded Water Fuel Cell Kit

Hydraficient announces new product version which enables better fuel efficiency and easier installation on diesel and gas vehicles. - November 11, 2008 - Hydraficient

Growth Technologies Lot Vantage Reseller Program Reaches Over 500 Dealerships Nationwide

“The early adopters of our reseller program will benefit not only from an enhanced offering to their dealer base as a result of our eBay Dealer Software, but also from an aggressive revenue share opportunity.” - November 10, 2008 - Lot Vantage

Red Sage Communications Creates Automotive Supplier Website and Brochures for Germany Economic Development Trip

Red Sage Communications, Inc. was recently chosen by three Northeast Alabama economic development organizations to develop a website and English- and German-language brochures to target German automotive suppliers. The online and print marketing materials are part of a campaign to attract... - November 08, 2008 - Red Sage Communications

Orange County BMW Dealer Announces .9% Interest Thru 12/31/08

Irvine BMW is Offering 0.9% Financing for Up to 60 Months on All Remaining New 2008 BMWs. - November 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW

Harris Marketing Group, Inc Uses the Reverse Funnel System to Make Successful Sales Without Selling

An Honest Way to Recession-Proof Your Life While Gaining Financial & Time Freedom at the Same Time. - November 04, 2008 - Harris Marketing Group, Inc.

My-911 Launches Worldwide Along with 3 New Portable Bi-Directional Communication and GPS Units

My-911, Inc. Utah (www.my-911.com) - announces the official launch of its company. My-911 is a solution and hardware provider for emergency and non-emergency related services worldwide. Designed to address a multitude of markets including: Auto, Motorbike, Elderly, Home and Personal Safety, Children, Personal, and many others. My911 has partnered with worldwide emergency dispatch company GEOS who have offices worldwide. - November 03, 2008 - My911 Inc.

New TireStat™ No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC

TireStat™ is a complete and effective tire pressure monitoring system that offers increased fuel economy, enhanced safety, maximized tire casing life and extended tire wear. Providing a compromise-free tire maintenance solution for individuals, businesses and commercial fleets. - November 03, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

Hydraficient Launches Affiliate Program

Hydraficient Affiliate Program allows members to generate revenue through ads and websites. - November 03, 2008 - Hydraficient

Swiftys Luxury Car Storage in Montreal Offers Secured Facility for All Types of Vehicles

Montreal entrepreneurs, Jim Wyant and Matthew Swift-Brennan, provide car storage in their secure, privately-located humidity and temperature-controlled facility, as well as professional luxury car detailing. - November 03, 2008 - Swiftys Luxury Car Storage

NAFA President Runner-Up for International Fleet Manager of the Year Award

NAFA President Gayle Pratt was one of the final candidates for the 2008 International Fleet Manager of the Year award, which was present in Berlin on October 16, 2008. - November 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Latest Comscore Data Shows ZigWheels.com as No. 2 Online Automotive Aggregator Site

ZigWheels.com is No 2 auto portal in India with 3 million page views a month. Checking in your old ride, looking for reviews and previews of the latest car models or just the armchair moto sports enthusiast, if you want to wheel it on the web, www.zigwheels.com is the place for you. - November 02, 2008 - times internet limited

All Pro West Truck & Trailer Receives 2008 Best of Mechanicsburg Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. - November 01, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore

Irvine BMW Announces Final Weekend of 0.9% Interest Financing

Orange County, California Dealership Offering 0.9% Financing for Up to 60 Months on All Remaining New 2008 BMWs. - October 31, 2008 - Irvine BMW

Power Sports Dealers Gain New Customer Management System from Marketing Loyalty Solutions (MLS)

Powersports dealerships throughout North America combat difficult economic conditions with MLS's integrated powersports customer management system (CMS): 10 percent increase in accessory sales 15 percent increase in repeat sales 22 percent increase in repeat customer service sales 11 percent... - October 31, 2008 - Marketing Loyalty Solutions

Vogue Tyre Announces a New 20" White/Gold Tyre

MVogue® Tyre & Rubber Company announces that the wait is over. The much anticipated 245/40R20 white/gold stripe design tyre will be available starting in mid-November, 2008 through Vogue's extensive dealer network throughout the United States, including 20 Custom Center locations located in... - October 30, 2008 - Vogue Tyre

eBay Motors Software - Lot Vantage Unveiled by Growth Technologies

Lot Vantage is an intuitive eBay Motors listing software for automotive dealerships with integrated lead management for $10/Listing or $250 Unlimited with no minimums & reseller revenue share. - October 29, 2008 - Lot Vantage

Shelly BMW Announces High Number of X3 and X5 Certified Pre-Owned Models

Shelly BMW Invites You to Own the X3 or X5 You've Always Wanted Through Its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. - October 28, 2008 - Shelly BMW

MyEZ Car Care and Car-Buy-Her Partner to Give Consumers an EZ Maintenance Experience and Peace of Mind

Car-Buy-Her to market VIP maintenance program for maintenance peace of mind. - October 27, 2008 - Car-Buy-Her

Crescent State Bank’s Knightdale Branch Named Business of the Month

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank’s Knightdale branch has been named October’s Business of the Month by the Knightdale... - October 25, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

Free Auto Quote Website to Help Bailout Automotive Shoppers

While automotive shoppers and dealerships alike are in a quandary on the condition of the auto industry, VirtualAutoBuying.com is introducing an enticing, streamlined auto buying process that should spur growth. - October 24, 2008 - VirtualAutoBuying

Irvine BMW Announces Low Finance Rates of 0.9% in Orange County, California

Irvine BMW is inviting all Southern California drivers to take advantage of their amazingly low interest rates for all models. For a limited time, Irvine BMW is offering Interest rates of 0.9% APR on the dealership’s vast selection of remaining 2008 models, making monthly payments extremely... - October 23, 2008 - Irvine BMW

Mercedes-Benz Of Long Beach Announces Two-Day Sale

Deep Discounts Offered On All New Models in Stock. - October 23, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

FUTEK Offers Load Cell with USB Output

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB200 S-Beam Jr. Load Cell with a brand new USB Digital Interface with 16 bits resolution. With this improvement, FUTEK has once again shown its innovation by becoming one of the first Sensor manufacturers to offer a USB type... - October 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.

GuruWax - All New Premium Concourse Car Wax

DetailingGurus.com introduced GuruWax, a premium concourse grade carnauba car wax for high-end customers. The most discriminating car owners look for the unmatched look of Brazilian white carnauba wax. While others have matched the durability, nothing can come close to the warm, reflective glow of... - October 15, 2008 - DetailingGurus.com

Hydraficient Announces New Pricing

Reduced Prices for Hydraficient Water Fuel Cell Standard and Super Kits - October 14, 2008 - Hydraficient

3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

EPD is now a 3M-authorized distributor of 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film. - October 10, 2008 - Energy Products Distribution

American Glass Products Roof Lightens and Darkens DiMora Motorcar's $2 Million Automobile

World's most technologically advanced sport luxury sedan will include AGP's Vario Plus-Sky, the latest innovation of the world's market leader in state-of-the-art security and technology glass. - October 09, 2008 - DiMora Motorcar

Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Portable Wireless Color Camera System for Hitching Alignment & Temporary Use

Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced VisionStat™ Portable, a new transportable wireless camera system. VisionStat™ Portable provides a safe and convenient solution for all types of towing applications, visual security,... - October 08, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

Wolverine Bronze Company Uses Low Pressure Casting to Form 1200-Horsepower V16 Engines for DiMora's $2 Million Supercar

DiMora's high-precision aluminum engine blocks are made by pouring up, not down - October 08, 2008 - DiMora Motorcar

DiMora Motorcar Drafts Super Bowl XX Team Captain All-Pro Brian Holloway

DiMora Motorcar Drafts Super Bowl XX Team Captain, New England Patriots All-Pro Brian Holloway, as Spokesman for the Ultimate Luxury Automobile, the $2 Million Natalia SLS 2. - October 08, 2008 - DiMora Motorcar

Ainak, Inc. Announces Redesigned Website

New Site Features Engineered-Component Solutions Direction as Well as Continued Focus on Automotive Market. - October 08, 2008 - Ainak,Inc.

UberDrive Magazine Premiere Issue Released

"Adventures for Automotive Enthusiasts" is what readers will find within the digital covers of Uberdrive Magazine. - October 06, 2008 - UberDrive Magazine

NAFA Seeks Bids for International Fleet Management Seminar

NAFA Fleet Management Association is looking for companies to partner with to help present their fleet educational seminars beyond the United States and Canada and into new parts of the world. - October 05, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Irvine BMW to Host Third Annual Taste of Irvine Event

Event to Benefit FRAXA, The Fragile X Research Foundation. - October 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW

Gary Barbera Recognized for Community Contributions

Gary Barbera has demonstrated time and again their love of the community and commitment to be the best corporate citizen. - October 04, 2008 - Gary Barbera

LegalView Re-launching Truck Accident Injury Information Portal with Updated News on Accidents

LegalView announced the re-launch of its truck accident practice area that will provide victims of these costly and fatal truck accidents with updated articles and facts to help victims. - October 03, 2008 - LegalView

Fontana Auto Dealer Supports Our Troops

R&B Auto Center welcomes home the real superheros and surprises USMC Lieutenant with 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. - October 03, 2008 - RandB Auto Center

Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities

Cars4Charities has reached a major milestone. Since its’ beginning in 2003, it has sent over 1 million dollars to charities. - September 29, 2008 - Cars4Charities Car Donation Center

See the New 2009 E320 Bluetec at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

A Clean Diesel with All the Power. - September 27, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

See the 2008 BMW 135i at Shelly BMW

The 135i Makes Its Mark as a Top Luxury Vehicle in 2008. - September 27, 2008 - Shelly BMW

Adrian Steel Exclusive: ADseries Shelving - Completely Customizable Cargo Management Solutions

The Adrian Steel Company is proud to announce the new ADseries adjustable shelving. A truly adjustable shelf, that allows the user to move the shelves up and down by simply removing two front bolts with a screwdriver. The ADseries adjustable shelving can also be repositioned in the van, via the rail system, without having to drill additional holes in the vehicle. A truly innovative product, available only through Adrian Steel distributors. - September 27, 2008 - Adrian Steel Company