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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 2008 BMW 135i at Shelly BMW
The 135i Makes Its Mark as a Top Luxury Vehicle in 2008. - September 27, 2008 - Shelly BMW
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
NAFA Introduces FLEETSolutions, the Association’s New Official Publication
NAFA has changed the name of its official publication from Fleet Executive to FLEETSolutions and rebranded the magazine as an educational tool for fleet professionals. - September 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
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
NAFA Remains on the Forefront of Fleet Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents a new advanced course for fleet professionals October 17-19 in New Orleans. - September 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
First-Ever Non-Stop, Cross-Country, Biodiesel-Fueled Road Trip Concludes Today in Santa Monica
Advertising copywriters Nik Bristow and Brian Pierce clock in with an official time of 38 hours, 37 minutes, 41.1 seconds for the 2,903.3-mile journey. - September 25, 2008 - Fitzgerald+CO
Addicted To Detail, Mobile Vehicle Detailing Service, Expands Service Area
Maryland Vehicle Detailer Expanding. - September 25, 2008 - Addicted To Detail
Anchor Vans Wins "Van Dealer of the Year" Motor Trader Award for the Second Year Running
Graham Joyce, Managing Director of Anchor Vans describes how it felt to receive the award for the second year in a row, in recognition of excellent service, the huge selection and quality of used van stock and the new user-friendly Anchor Vans website. - September 25, 2008 - Anchor Vans
Hydraficient Announces Availability of Water Fuel Cell Kit
Hydraficient Water Fuel Cell Kit allows consumers to improve gas mileage and reduce emissions through a simple, cost effective installation. - September 23, 2008 - Hydraficient
First-Ever Non-stop, Biodiesel-Fueled Cross-Country Trip Kicks Off Today (Monday, Sept. 22) in NYC
Nik Bristow and Brian Pierce with Fitzgerald+CO advertising raising nationalawareness for alternative fuels with the help of Willie Nelson’s BioWillie® Premium Biodiesel. - September 22, 2008 - Fitzgerald+CO
DUECO Testifies at U.S. Senate Hearing on Plug-In Hybrid Technology for Commercial Trucks
DUECO, Inc. testifies in regards to Plug-In Hybrid Medium and Heavy-duty trucks to U.S. Senate. - September 21, 2008 - Dueco, Inc.
See the 2009 C-Class at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
The C300 Raises Engineering Standards for the Automotive Industry - September 20, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
See the BMW 128i at Irvine BMW
The 128i Offers Luxury with Economic MPG. - September 20, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Recover from Back-to-School Expenses
Now that kids are back in school, all the associated expenses can be tough on the family budget. Refinancing your auto loan and reducing your monthly car payment may offer some relief. Companies such as RateGenius Loan Services specialize in automotive refinance, and offer great savings to your... - September 15, 2008 - RateGenius, Inc.
Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management Named 2008 Tri-State Family Business of the Year
Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management is pleased to announce their designation as the 2008 Tri-State Family Business of the Year, presented by the University of Cincinnati’s Goering Center for Family and Private Business. Mike Albert competed in the category of companies with more than 100... - September 14, 2008 - Mike Albert Leasing
Newlyweds Ask for a Car That Runs on Vegetable Oil – Go Greased Lightning
Eco minded couple uses Felicite Gift Registry system to ask for Grease Car Conversion kit for wedding gift. Kit lets a diesel car on waste vegetable, a clean cheap source of fuel and one that helps contribute to the idea of "Reduce, reuse, recycle." - September 13, 2008 - eWish.com
NAFA’s Canadian Fleet Management Seminar is Completely Sold Out
Interest in NAFA’s educational programs remains at an all-time high with the announcement that the Canadian Fleet Management Seminar has completely sold out. - September 13, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA on Track Towards a Record Number of CAFM Exams
Interest in NAFA's Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program is at an all-time high with a record number of participants signing up for CAFM exams, the debut of an Advanced Fleet Management Seminar, and a return to Canada with a sold out Canadian Fleet Management Seminar. - September 12, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SPEEDBOX2 - Second Generation High Accuracy Speed Sensor
The SPEEDBOX2 is the successor to Race Technology’s highly regarded SPEEDBOX which is already used by many automotive OEMs and vehicle testing organisations worldwide. - September 12, 2008 - Race Technology Ltd
Portfolio Launches New ShowReel Service
Portfolio-europe.com, Europe’s leading provider of showroom and online retail marketing services and part of the Manheim Group, has enhanced further its offering with the launch of ShowReel, a product that enables online customers to view a dealer’s stock in a video-style format. - September 10, 2008 - Portfolio Europe
AutoCrib's New Compact RoboCrib 500 Delivers Total Security and Control for MRO, Tools, Fasteners and Supplies for Under $15,000
AutoCrib, Inc. introduces the latest version of its popular RoboCrib carousel tool dispensing system. The new RoboCrib 500 will provide distributors and users with the power of RoboCrib in a compact and mobile machine. The RoboCrib 500 offers high-security issue and return of a variety of items, including tools, fasteners, welding supplies, MRO, gloves and PPE supplies. - September 09, 2008 - AutoCrib, Inc.
BBB Connecticut Offers Tips for Buying a Used Car
Growing number of consumers opting to trade-in gas-guzzlers for used vehicles. - September 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Hybrid Auto Bargains Announces Hybrid Cars at Discounted Prices Online
A shaky economy and increasing fuel prices have resulted in increased demand for hybrid vehicles. Today’s savvy shoppers are always on the lookout for a great bargain. Excellent bargains can be found at a new website, Hybrid Auto Bargains, which is now, announcing discounted prices online for new, and pre-owned hybrid vehicles. - September 06, 2008 - Hybrid Auto Bargains
Irvine BMW Announces Winner of IMAC Giveaway
Dealership Also Donates Second iMac to Make-A-Wish Foundation. - September 05, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Russian Announcement Requires a Quick Reaction from Vehicle Manufacturers
Vehicle manufacturers will need to react quickly to the results of a major 11 car security test in Russia according to new report by SBD, the leading vehicle security and cost of ownership consultancy. - September 05, 2008 - Secured by Design Ltd.