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Automotive news covering aftermarket, classic cars, motorcycles and bikes, off-road trucks and SUVs, minivans, snowmobiles, ATVs, as well as information, products and services pertaining to owners, manufacturers and industry professionals.
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research Names New Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) announced today that Simon Cobb, most recently the Director of North Carolina Operations for Lotus Engineering, Inc., is being named to lead business and program development for the NCCAR, the automotive testing and research facility located in the northeastern region of North Carolina. - March 18, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
WeBuyYourUglyCar.com Jumpstarting Recession New Marketing Solution Moving Stalled Vehicles Off the Dealership Lot
Recession-anxious automotive dealers can start resting a little easier. The newly launched WeBuyYourUglyCar.com is waging war against the dismal economy with a marketing system designed to arm an exclusive group of dealers with the leads, marketing system and know-how they need to sell more... - March 15, 2008 - We Buy Your Ugly Car
RNCOS Releases Report on Brazil Automobile Industry till 2010
The market research report, “Brazil Automobile Industry till 2010,” by RNCOS is an extensive and analytical study of the current and future trends of the Brazilian auto industry. This report will help clients to evaluate the opportunities and factors critical to the success of this... - March 14, 2008 - RNCOS
Greater Tarrant County AutoShow in Fort Worth March 13 - 16, 2008
On Thursday, March 13 through Sunday March 16, North Texas residents will be able to visit one of the area’s largest “Showrooms” to see All That is New to See in automotive styling and technology as the annual Greater Tarrant County Auto Show gets underway at the Fort Worth Convention Center, hosted by the New Car Dealers Association of Greater Tarrant County (NCDA). More than 300 sparkling new vehicles will be featured, including a number of “concept” cars. - March 13, 2008 - Greater Tarrant County Autoshow
CEAT Sells 7 Acres Land in Bhandup for Rs. 130 Crores
CEAT Ltd, the flagship company of the 13,500 crore RPG Group and one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers has today signed an agreement with M/s. Ashford InfoTech Limited for development of a vacant portion of about 7 acres of land located at Village Road in Bhandup, Mumbai. The proceeds of... - March 12, 2008 - RPG
Track Chic Introduces the Lug Nuts: Ladies, It’s Our Turn Now
Ladies, tired of going to NASCAR, Indy, NHRA and other races and seeing women in tight outfits at the entrances to the exhibits: So is Track Chic. - March 10, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
TeleType Releases Commercial Truckers GPS with Hazmat Routing
TeleType offers portable GPS navigation system for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV'ers. The product now supports 10 levels of Hazmat routing and offers commercial truckers the ability to enter the size and weight of their vehicle to effectively navigate based on vehicle characteristics. - March 10, 2008 - TeleType Co.
National Vehicle Certification Program for Independent Dealers Launched
Virtual Motors LLC in combination with National Vehicle Certification Group have partnered with Carfax to launch the first and only Pre-Owned Vehicle Certification Program designed with the Independent Dealer and the consumer in mind. - March 10, 2008 - Virtual Motors LLC
BMW 1 Series Consumer Survey Questions 128i 135i Pricing Strategy
Pasch Consulting Group (PCG) released the results of a survey polling BMW 1 Series shoppers on their plans to buy a BMW 128i and 135i. The National BMW 1 Series launch is just a few weeks way and reaction varies on BMW’s pricing strategy. Over 40% of the shoppers have dropped out of the 1 Series market according to the survey. - March 08, 2008 - Pasch Consulting Group
LeaseTakeOvers.ca - Canada's Online Lease Transfer Marketplace
LeaseTakeOvers.ca, announces its newly redesigned vehicle lease transfer Website for Canadian drivers. - March 08, 2008 - LeaseTakeOvers.ca
Alternative Sentencing Targets Traffic Offenders
Judges opting for advanced driving school over financial fines for young traffic offenders in Southern Nevada. American Traffic Academy used exclusively to fulfill specially designed half day clinics. - March 07, 2008 - American Traffic Academy Inc.
Paul Ferraiolo, President of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, Talks About the Renaissance of Rolls-Royce on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Paul Ferraiolo, President of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the renaissance of Rolls-Royce and the emerging family of exciting new vehicles suiting the needs of the most discerning customers. Ferraiolo relates how the image of luxury, unsurpassed... - March 07, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Fleetline Introduces New Car Lease Offers in 2008 Including the New VW BlueMotion
FleetLine, a company doing business in the field of car leasing in the United Kingdom, announced recently that they will be offering the BlueMotion range from Volkswagen for leasing, pending the release of the car. - March 04, 2008 - FleetLine
Track Chic Partners with Extraordinary Motorsports Artist Bettie Miner
Track Chic shifts into high gear fashion with motorsports artist Bettie Grace Miner to provide designs for unique fashions in Track Chic’s Boutique, www.TrackChic.com/shopping. - March 03, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Gocarnuts.com, a New Automobile Enthusiast Portal Launches Its Marketplace for Aftermarket Auto Parts Dealers to Showcase & Sell Their Products to Customers in One Portal
Launched in November of 2007 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, the website creates a destination for dealers, auto enthusiasts and car parts manufacturers to connect in one portal. Auto enthusiasts can show off their rides and aftermarket auto parts dealers can create a unique web space complete with... - March 03, 2008 - Gocarnuts
Automotive Electronics Market Continues Its Healthy Growth Reaching a Market Value of $173.7 Billion by 2013
The newest market report reveals continued healthy growth for the automotive electronics market. The current forecast calls for annual growth of 9 percent on average, reaching a market value of $173.7 billion by 2013, from estimated sales of $114.5 billion in 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
All Pro’s new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop. - February 29, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
eMarket Assistant Launches a Revolutionary Way for Traditional Automotive Dealers to Relate to Modern Consumers
eMarket Assistant launches a revolutionary way for traditional automotive dealers to relate to modern consumers. Their pilot dealer has seen sales and leads soar over the last 30 days as consumers have embraced a new way to inquire about and buy a vehicle. - February 29, 2008 - eMarket Assistant, Inc.
Citroen Transforms the Eurodrive Fleet
Citroëns sent to leading coventry hire firm. - February 29, 2008 - Eurodrive Networks Ltd
$70,000 Car for $50 - Mercedes-Benz GL-320CDI
Mercedes- Benz of Salisbury (Maryland, USA) is giving away a fully-loaded 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-320CDI. The retail price is $70,000 and with only 2,500 tickets total being sold, the odds are you will be walking away a winner. All Proceeds are going to benefit United Way of The Lower Eastern... - February 20, 2008 - Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury
LeasePlan USA Introduces Telematics Product Through Telargo, Inc.
LeasePlan USA, a leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management, recently announced the introduction of a telematics product through its strategic partner Telargo, Inc., a leading provider of mobile asset management solutions. - February 20, 2008 - Telargo
Restoring History in the Form of an Electric Car for the Allentown Transportation Museum
Antique and Classic Restorations L.L.C. has been contracted to restore the body of one of the first electric cars built, an 1894 Electrobat. - February 19, 2008 - Antique and Classic Restorations L.L.C.
All Pro's New CarMate Trailer Superstore Website Offers Best Selection & Pricing of CarMate Trailers Online
All Pro has been one of Car Mate Trailers Top 10 Trailer Dealers for over 15 years. After moving into a new, updated and larger facility in 2005, All Pro has become the #1 Car Mate Dealer in the USA. - February 18, 2008 - CarMate Trailer Superstore
The Dangers of Using a Mobile Phone Behind the Wheel; Driving School Strongly Urges Safety First
Driving whilst talking on a mobile phone is not only illegal, it's downright dangerous. F1 Driving School is urging motorists in the UK to hang up and get safe. - February 18, 2008 - F1 Instructor Training Ltd
Chevrolet Sponsors Athletes4hire.com Career Development Program
Athletes4hire.com is proud to announce Chevrolet’s corporate sponsorship of its highly successful Career Educational Program. The program helps prepare student-athletes for their future challenging job search process by assisting them in recognizing and articulating the unique skill set that... - February 15, 2008 - Athletes4hire.com
Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac Hosts Car Seat Inspection/Replacement Event on March 8
Safely transporting your infants and small children takes more than just following the rules of the road. It means making sure they’re secure in their car seats and later in booster seats. - February 15, 2008 - Tracy Chevrolet-Cadillac
North American Consumers No Longer to Depend on Wires or Excessive Layers to Keep Warm
Revolutionary Technology is introduced to safely and efficiently provide heating - February 12, 2008 - exo2 The Heat Inside
Infiniti of Santa Monica Offering Sweet Deals for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Sale, Infiniti of Santa Monica is offering 1.9% APR financing on all new 2008 G35, G37, M45, M35, FX 35 and QX 56 models. - February 12, 2008 - Infiniti of Santa Monica
NASCAR Schedules for Your Microsoft Outlook Calendar
Sprint Cup series, Nationwide series, and Craftsman Truck series schedules are now available. - February 11, 2008 - Calendar Updates
Track Chic Partners with UPICKEM for Free NASCAR Fantasy Game
Track Chic partners with UPICKEM to provide free Fantasy Cup internet NASCAR Auto Racing Challenge Game. Grand Prize: Richard Petty Driving Experience for two. - February 10, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Get Ready for Spring with a New Selection of Dump Trailers, Equipment Trailers and Landscape Trailers at All Pro West
All Pro’s new 2008 Model Dump, Equipment and Landscape Trailers have arrived at their Trailer Superstore located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. - February 10, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Chief Executive Officers Who Missed Out on Number Plate CEO 1 Set Sights on CEO 7
Many Chief Executive Officers missed out when private registration number CEO 1 sold in July 2007 for £154k. Registration number CEO 7 could be the answer. - February 10, 2008 - The Plate Market
Anchor Van Centre Win Major National Award for Excellence in Light Commercial Vehicle Retailing
In a national competition Anchor Van Centre has been awarded the "Van Dealer of the Year Award" for their high standards in new and used van sales and in recognition of the huge commitment to Light Commercial Vehicle Retailing. - February 10, 2008 - Anchor Vans
TeleType Releases Portable GPS for Commercial Truckers
TeleType offers portable GPS navigation system for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV'ers. - February 08, 2008 - TeleType Co.
HD Automotive Brighten Up Number Plate Surrounds
HD Automotive launch pink number plate surrounds. HD Automotive are pleased to announce the launch of their pink number plate surround. After extensive market research HD Automotive found that there was a gap in the market for women drivers. - February 08, 2008 - Hodges and Drake Design
Leatt Corporation Releases Un-Audited Financial Statements for FY 2007
Leatt Corporation (Gray Market: LEAT.), a Nevada, USA corporation headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and the developer of the Leatt-Brace™, a Neck Brace System designed to help prevent potentially devastating motor sport injuries to the cervical spine (neck), today announced that its... - February 07, 2008 - Leatt Corp
Mary Scully to NASCAR: "No Past Champion’s Provisionals and No Top-35"
Track Chic talks with Mary Scully, Editor, Racing Milestones Magazine in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, section this month. - February 05, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
SAP Solution for the Automotive Supplier
VSS, a leading SAP software and services firm, announces its SAP All-in-One solution for midsize auto parts suppliers. Rapidly becoming the auto industry standard. The SAP All-in-One automotive solution enhances the performance and profitability of auto parts manufacturers and final assembly... - February 01, 2008 - VSS
An Honor and a Privilege
Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac toasts “driven” Plymouth North National Honor Society students. - February 01, 2008 - Tracy Chevrolet-Cadillac
Auto Portal India Infibeam Sets Up Online Car & Bike Marketplace
Infibeam.com, a leading automobile portal India, today launched its marketplace – a platform for buying and selling used (pre-owned) cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. This fresh initiative comes after having gained extensive success at marketing new vehicles online. - January 31, 2008 - Infibeam.com
Low Book Sales® of Layton Announces a February 1, 2008 Grand Opening
Low Book Sales®, the largest independent car dealer in Utah, announced the grand opening of its new dealership in Layton, Utah. The new dealership opened for business as of January 8, 2008 and will have its grand opening celebration on February 1st. - January 30, 2008 - Low Book Sales
California smart Car Clubs at 451 smart fortwo
California smart dealerships have been busy creating new smart owners and now there is a smart Car Club dedicated to those smart owners and the other smart enthusiasts in California. - January 28, 2008 - 451s.com
RNCOS Releases Report on Vietnam Automobile Industry Forecast
RNCOS, the leading market research company, has released a report “Vietnam Automobile Industry Forecast (2007-2010)” that highlights the present scenario of Vietnam automobile in context of the South-East Asia automobile industry. The Vietnam automobile industry’s production,... - January 26, 2008 - RNCOS
Green Comes to Plymouth… Tracy Chevrolet-Cadillac Introduces "Green" Initiatives in 2008
Conversations including “green” and “Plymouth” usually involve golf courses like Waverley Oaks or Pine Hills or the lush forests of Myles Standish Park. In 2008, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac might be at the center of those discussions as part of General Motors and... - January 22, 2008 - Tracy Chevrolet-Cadillac
NASCAR Drivers and Country Music Stars Inaugurate Track Chic TV
Track Chic TV inaugurates coverage of the 3rd Annual Celebration of Sound and Speed in Nashville: Where the Best of Country Music Meets the Boys of NASCAR. - January 21, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Announcing the Launch of Auto-Loans.GuideFin.com - the Internet's Resource for Auto Loans
The Internet has just seen the launch of a new website that stores information on auto loans. Auto-Loans.GuideFin.com is a new entry into cyberspace and will likely be beneficial to car owners worldwide. Their key objective is to provide relevant and accurate information with regard to auto loans. - January 19, 2008 - GuideFin.com
RNCOS Releases Report on Booming Russian Automobile Sector
The leading market research company RNCOS has recently released its study "Booming Russian Automobile Sector." - January 18, 2008 - RNCOS
Red Mountain Acquisition Acquires CustomerFunding.com, Inc.
Investment group purchases automotive marketing company. - January 17, 2008 - CustomerFunding.com, Inc.
SysLOCATE Announces Launch of New Reseller Program
SysLOCATE is looking for resellers to resell their GPS vehicle tracking units. - January 17, 2008 - SysLOCATE
Win a 2008 smart Car with the Launch of the 451 smart fortwo
With smart USA preparing to launch the innovative 2008 smart fortwo, a website has been created for smart owners and enthusiasts to coincide with the U.S. launch of smart. The 451s site offers a chance for site members to win a smart. - January 16, 2008 - 451s.com