Automotive Aftermarket News
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Car Audio Group’s Domestic Online Retail Sales Boomed in February
With a successful sales campaign, the Car Audio Group’s domestic online retail sales increased a lot in February. - March 17, 2013 - Car Audio Group
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. Named Reintnouer Dealer
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S), a full service semi-trailer and container rental and sales company announced that it become a dealer for the Reitnouer brand of aluminum flatbed semi-trailers. - March 15, 2013 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Video-in-Motion Unlock Module SmartTV Available for New Mercedes-Benz Convertibles
The SmartTV aftermarket add-on video-in-motion unlock module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLK and SL Convertibles. Video playback while the car is in motion can be quickly unlocked and locked with a key combination on the multifunction steering wheel. This allows passengers to enjoy the full functionality of the onboard DVD and TV entertainment system. - March 14, 2013 - Mods4cars
SmartTruckRoute Cloud Based Routing for Commercial Drivers Expands Service from North America to Include UK
TeleType has expanded its cloud based truck routing service to include the U.K. The SmartTruckRoute service began in the U.S. a year ago and now supports the 50 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the UK for both Android phones and tablets as well as the iPhone and the iPad. TeleType... - March 09, 2013 - TeleType Co.
TFI Envision Creates Video Series for Standard Motor Products Inc.’s TechSmart Brand
To help explain the features and benefits of the Standard Motor Products Inc.’s TechSmart brand of enhanced engine control parts, TFI Envision was asked to create a new video series called TechSmart Tech Sessions. - March 07, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
OxygenSensorWorld.com Announces Its Launch as One-Stop Shop for Automotive Oxygen Sensor Needs
OxygenSensorWorld.com established itself with a new concept consisting of automotive oxygen sensor catalogs from trusted manufacturers, and making them available at best possible prices. - March 07, 2013 - Oxygen Sensor World
SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-on Kit for Audi A5 Convertible Receives Price Reduction
Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars has permanently lowered the price for the SmartTOP add-on top controller for Audi A5 convertibles. The kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. It allows convenient and fully automatic one-touch top operation as well as top operation from the original factory key fob remote. Additionally it extends the range for remote operation. - March 02, 2013 - Mods4cars
Carkhana Launches Pan India Cash on Delivery Service
Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for the Automotive Industry announced the launch of Pan India Cash-on-delivery services for purchases made on its website. With this announcement, customers located anywhere in the country can place an order on the Carkhana website, and pay... - February 24, 2013 - carkhana.com
Gates Corporation Launches New Automotive Racing Performance Website
The Gates Racing Performance Muscle (RPM) website provides information about Gates advanced performance products and creates interaction among automotive enthusiasts. - February 23, 2013 - Gates Corporation
SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing App Now Available for iPhone, iPad, Android
The SmartTruckRoute app connects to in-house truck routing servers located in Boston, Massachusetts to allow commercial drivers to use the built-in GPS of the phone or tablet to create truck specific routes with the added benefits of live map updates. The software takes into account commercial truck restrictions as well as the vehicle height and weight. SmartTruckRoute helps drivers avoid costly tickets and provides additional safety. Allows Hands-free Turn by turn visual and voice instructions. - February 22, 2013 - TeleType Co.
SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-on Module Now Available for the New Porsche Boxster 981
The SmartTOP convertible top convenience add-on kit offered by Mods4cars is now available for the new Porsche Boxster 981. The aftermarket module allows one-touch opening and closing of the soft top by using the original factory key fob remote. Additionally, the top can be operated with one-touch convenience from the center console switch. - February 14, 2013 - Mods4cars
TFI Envision Wins Best Customizable Campaign Award in the Automotive Aftermarket
Standard Motor Products, Inc., a leading independent manufacturer, distributor and marketer of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry, with an increasing focus on the original equipment and original equipment service markets, selected TFI Envision, Inc. to... - February 13, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, 2013 is Staged to be Exactly What the Indian Auto Component and Aftermarket Industry Needs
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2013 opens on a high note. - February 11, 2013 - Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd
High Quality, Competitively Priced Car Batteries from Alpha Batteries
Car batteries from Alpha Batteries are competitively priced, high quality units which will perform well for you. - February 10, 2013 - Alpha Batteries
Tampa Used Car Purchasing Website Increases Online Presence
BidOnMyAuto.Com launched widely as a resource for purchasing Tampa used cars in May 2010. The online auto purchasing site has steadily worked to build its online presence during the nearly three years since its launch, using the site to list Tampa used cars and provide buyers a credible location for purchase. BidOnMyAuto.Com currently lists 15,000 cars for sale, and invites Tampa residents to check-out how the site works by visiting http://www.bidonmyauto.com online! - February 06, 2013 - Assorted Design
PIAA SPonsored FY Racing Rally Team Lights up the Night at the Sno Drift Rally
FY Racing takes Fifth Place at Sno*Drift Rally - February 06, 2013 - PIAA
Prestone Selects TFI Envision for Winter Visibility Promotion
Prestone Products Corporation chose TFI Envision, Inc. to create a mixed winter pallet display showcasing their Prestone® Windshield De-Icer products for Walmart stores. The frigid winter visuals selected for the main display panels remind the shopper of winter’s wrath and that keeping... - January 30, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Scorpion Racing Products Enters National Decal Program for IMCA Modified Division
Scorpion Racing Products is pleased to announce it is in its fifth season as a marketing partner with the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) racing sanctioning body, and is now starting its first season as part of the National Decal Program for the IMCA’s Modified division. All... - January 29, 2013 - Scorpion Racing Products
Angel Automotive Group Finds an Angel
Angel Automotive Group, Inc finds an equity partner in VisionQuest Capital, a Raleigh-based Acquisition Firm. The announcement of this acquisition occurred Thursday afternoon, January 24, 2013, but the terms of the deal with VisionQuest Capital were not disclosed. Angel Automotive Group, Inc... - January 28, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital
Raleigh Car Dealership and Related Finance Company Sold to VisionQuest Capital
Angel Acceptance, LLC, a Related-Finance Company (RFC) and Raleigh Auto Park, better known as James Taylor Autopark, LLC was acquired and consolidated into a holding company called Angel Automotive Group, Inc by Raleigh-based Acquisition Firm, VisionQuest Capital. The acquisition was announced... - January 28, 2013 - VisionQuest Capital
VehicleInstallers.com Launches New Referral Business
VehicleInstallers.com, the Internet’s premier directory of GPS tracking and aftermarket electronics installation services, announced the launch of their new referral-based business model, which remains free to fleet operators and consumers alike. - January 25, 2013 - VehicleInstallers.com
Economic Climate Spurs New Car Care Services for Overland Park Auto Detailing Shop
Despite a mediocre year for car sales in the Kansas City region an Overland Park based auto detailing shop has seen a tremendous jump in the special services they offer new cars. KC Detailing reports they’ve sold more new car packages in the last two months than in the whole of the previous year. - January 25, 2013 - KC Detailing
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R231 Now Available
The aftermarket convertible top module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for the new Mercedes-Benz SL R231. It allows drivers to open and close the top while the car is moving at slow speeds with the touch of a button. Additionally the top can be operated from the original key fob remote with one-touch convenience. A custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter is part of the kit. - January 24, 2013 - Mods4cars
Carkhana Launches Blackcat Reverse Parking Systems for Retail Online in India
Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for Automotive Industry announces launch of Blackcat reverse parking systems for retail online in India. With the announcement of this partnership, Blackcat’s internationally popular range of reverse cameras, and parking systems will be... - January 20, 2013 - carkhana.com
Steffens Automotive, the Makers of Fold-a-Cover Products, Has Launched a New Website for Their Style Step Step Tubes
Steffens Automotive, the makers of Fold-a-Cover, has launched a new website exclusively for their Style Step step tubes. - January 19, 2013 - Steffens Automotive
ACMA Automechanika, New Delhi Receives Overwhelming Response from Industry
Sold-out show will host over 250 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions. - January 19, 2013 - Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd
Standard Motor Products® Selected TFI Envision, Inc. to Develop Tradeshow Booth
Standard Motor Products® selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop their 20’ x 70’ tradeshow booth for the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV. TFI Envision began by developing the show booth concept ‘Standard of Excellence’. SMP is a... - January 17, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Fold-a-Cover Has Released a Video Comparing Their Personal Caddy to the Bakbox
Fold-a-Cover has released a video reviewing some of the differences between their Personal Caddy Cargo Management System and the BakBox by Bak. - January 12, 2013 - Steffens Automotive
Carkhana Launches Ultimate Car Body Covers for Retail Online in India
Carkhana.com, India’s leading e-commerce portal for automotive industry announces launch of ultimate premium car body covers for retail online in India. Ultimate Car Body Covers use special reflective fabric that keeps the interior cooler. It protects the car from harmful Ultra violet rays. - January 11, 2013 - carkhana.com
SmartTOP USB Support and Update Software Now Available for Mac OS
The SmartTOP add-on convertible top controllers offered by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars all come equipped with a standard USB port. This port allows customers to connect the product to their computers or laptops and quickly update the module firmware or configure the different user programmable options. Updates are available free of charge for the life of each product. The software program is now available not only for Windows but also for Mac OS. - January 09, 2013 - Mods4cars
PIAA Has Raised the Bar in LED Lighting with the Introduction of the LP570 LED Driving Lamps
PIAA's New LP570 LED Driving Lamps - January 04, 2013 - PIAA
Carkhana Introduces Rockford Fosgate Premium Car Audio Products for Retail Online in India
Carkhana.com, India’s leading E-commerce portal for Automotive Industry announces launch of Rockford Fosgate premium car audio products for retail online in India. With the announcement of this partnership, Rockford’s worldwide popular range of speakers, amplifiers, Sub-woofers, boxes... - January 04, 2013 - carkhana.com
World's 1st Wipe-On Nanocoating to Exceed Automotive OEM Specs
Imagine for a moment a world where automotive plastics never fade, a self-cleaning wheel that resists brake dust, a self-cleaning tire that looks new for life, or a fiberglass boat that resists fading for life. These and other amazing benefits are now possible due to 10 years of research &... - January 03, 2013 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
EAT Glass Announces Dramatic New Glass Tinting Capabilities and Technology for Luxury Vehicles
Electronic Auto Tint Glass (EAT Glass) has today announced innovative new technology capable of providing remote-controlled tinting capabilities for any luxury vehicle. - December 28, 2012 - EAT Glass
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R231 Roadster Available January 2013
The aftermarket SmartTOP convertible top controller offered by Mods4cars will be available in January for Mercedes-Benz SL R231. It enables opening and closing of the convertible top with one-touch operation while driving at slow speeds. Top and windows can also be controlled from afar with a simple key sequence on the original factory key fob. A custom designed plug and play wiring adapter ensures simple installation. - December 26, 2012 - Mods4cars
High Quality Tire & Wheels Lease/Purchase Offer from Cruzin' Chrome
Cruzin’ Chrome is helping customers with lease purchase on wheels and tires offering a great range of auto accessories from all the top notch brands along with competitive prices. - December 15, 2012 - Cruzin Chrome
WEP and TÜV SÜD Sign Business Cooperation Agreement
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. announced today that it has signed a business cooperation agreement with TÜV SÜD, a company headquartered in Germany that operates internationally with a wide knowledge in the field of periodical vehicle inspection. The complementary foundation of... - December 13, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for the New Porsche Carrera Convertible Now Available
The add-on SmartTOP convertible top controller designed by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars for the new Porsche Carrera Convertible (991) is in stock available for order effective immediately. The module allows opening and closing the top at slow speeds with just a short tap on the console switch. Additionally the top can be operated from the factory key fob remote, without the need to hold a button down. A plug and play wiring adapter makes installation as easy as possible. - December 13, 2012 - Mods4cars
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Patent Pending Guard Protector Invention
An innovative new product that provides unprecedented functionality to a vehicle window, the Guard Protector, has been developed by Dexter Phillips of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The product’s unique design allows a person to access and communicate with those outside of their vehicle with minimal... - December 12, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Shockwarehouse.com Announces Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Giveaway Photo Contest
Shockwarehouse wants to know who has the coolest Bilstein set-up and is giving a full set of Bilstein 5100-Series shocks to the winner. - December 01, 2012 - Shockwarehouse
SmartTOP Convertible Top Module for Mercedes-Benz SLK, CLK & SL with Added Function
The SmartTOP add-on module for Mercedes-Benz SLK type R171, CLK type A209 and SL type R230 allows the convertible top to be opened and closed while driving with a one touch function. The top can also be operated from the original key fob. Now Mods4cars has added an additional function to their product: The window positions after top operation can be programmed. - December 01, 2012 - Mods4cars
TFI Envision, Inc. Creates Retro Packaging for Prestone® 50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant
Prestone Products Corporation selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop their promotional, limited edition ‘retro’ Antifreeze/Coolant package and matching case as an exclusive offer to celebrate Walmart’s 50th Year Anniversary this November. The one time limited edition pallet and... - November 30, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Dingbro Enhances Web Presence with First UK Optimized Listing in the International Filter Buyers Guide
Dingbro, Scotland's largest independent motor factoring group and one of the UK’s largest distributors of commercial, industrial and heavy duty filters became the first company in the UK to take an Optimized Listing in the International Filter Buyers Guide which is hosted on the popular Colorfil.com website. - November 29, 2012 - Filterpedia LLC
Black Friday Weekend Sale Going on Now at Toyota Place in Garden Grove
During the Black Friday Sale at Toyota Place, customers can take advantage of zero percent financing and cash back on select Toyota models. - November 22, 2012 - Toyota Place
Redbull Flugtag Miami Highlights Featuring the Shockwarehouse.com Team Can be Seen on NBC Saturday at 11:30 pm
The Shockwarehouse.com team's epic failure at the Redbull Flugtag Miami 2012 can be seen on NBC Saturday November 24th at 11:30 pm or online any time. - November 22, 2012 - Shockwarehouse
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Patent Pending Ross Seat Belt Invention
An innovative improvement on an essential automotive safety accessory, the Ross Seat Belt, has been developed by Frank Ross of Baltimore, Maryland. The invention’s unique design enables conventional seat belts with added functionality and comfort. The importance of wearing one’s seat... - November 21, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Removing a Fold-a-Cover Hard Folding Tonneau Cover is Simple and Only Takes a Few Minutes
Steffens Automotive has released a tutorial on how to remove their G4 Elite and LS Series Fold-a-Cover hard folding tonneau covers. Along with this is a short video showing visual cues to the process. - November 21, 2012 - Steffens Automotive
Dot Auto LLC Announces the Launch of AutoDOMAINIA, a Pre-Registration and Awareness Solution for the New .AUTO gTLD
Dot Auto LLC announces the launch of autoDOMAINIA, a pre-registration and awareness solution that introduces their applied-for gTLD, .AUTO, to consumers and businesses, worldwide. Within the next year, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will introduce hundreds of new,... - November 16, 2012 - Domainia, Inc.
Online Seller of OEM BMW Parts Adds Zimmerman Rotors to Catalog
With the addition of a premium aftermarket brand, one online seller sets the bar and proves you don't always have to buy dealer parts for your luxury car. - November 15, 2012 - Autobahn German Parts inc.
SmartTOP Roof Module for the New Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible Available from December 2012
The SmartTOP convertible top add-on module for Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible offered by Mods4cars will be available beginning December 2012. With this module installed, the convertible top can be opened and closed while driving at slow speeds by just tapping the switch once. Thanks to the remote one-touch function one key press on the original key fob is all that is required to activate the top operation. The specially developed plug-and-play wiring adapter guaranteed an easy installation. - November 15, 2012 - Mods4cars