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Uklon: "Free Insurance for Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing Provides Excellent Results!"
On October 18, 2017 the largest Ukrainian online transportation service Uklon, together with the local subsidiary of the French insurance company AXA, launched free life insurance for their passengers. Insurance automatically covers all users of the application or the web-based service interface in... - May 30, 2018 - UKLON
Guillermo Teran LLC Sells Its Latest Custom Bike, BMW Cafe Racer
Guillermo Teran LLC is glad to see how customizing motorcycles is making a come back. - May 30, 2018 - Guillermo Teran LLC
Neurosurgeon and Motorcycle Enthusiast Dr. Charles L. Rosen Features Motorcycle Safety on New Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com, which features his video blogs on motorcycle safety, titled “Biker Brain Surgeon.” - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Bryan Hawker & BKH Holdings Group Inc. Plan to Acquire Several New Car Dealerships
Bryan Hawker & BKH Holdings Group Inc. plan on entering into agreements to acquire multiple new retail automotive dealerships throughout the United States says Founder & CEO Bryan Hawker. - May 29, 2018 - BKH Holdings Group
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH to Exhibit at CTI Symposium USA and Promote Expansion of Local Meldin® Polymer Part Production for US Automotive Market
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH will be exhibiting at the CTI Symposium USA (Booth #16) from May 14 to 17 to display their high-end Meldin® thermoplastic polymers for the automotive market as well as promote awareness of their Bristol, Rhode Island, manufacturing site becoming... - May 13, 2018 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Phlatbed Receives Investment from Connecticut Innovations
Moving Application Also Expands with Launches in New England and NYC Metropolitan Area - May 12, 2018 - Phlatbed
Seattle Eco Auto Spa Introduces Steam Cleaning
DetailXPerts’ franchisee, Patty Neil, strives to preserve natural resources through auto detailing. - May 10, 2018 - DetailXPerts Franchise Systems, LLC
Ecuador Freedom Launches New Offroad Pacific Discovery Tour
A New Motorcycle and 4x4 Adventure to Immerse Visitors in Ecuador's Remote Forests and Sunny Beaches. - May 08, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
DealerEFX Announces New B2C F&I Product Marketing Program
Technology Enhancements Allow DealerEFX to offer F&I Product Providers a New F&I Brand Advertising Capability Targeting Only Their Dealer Partners’ “In-Market” Prospects - May 06, 2018 - DealerEFX
Vehicle Data Clear Protects Personal Data with Vehicle Data Clear Service
Vehicle Data Clear is the first of its kind to offer a service, enabling individuals and organisations to clear any data stored on the vehicles, without affecting the cars’ factory settings. Since the recent Facebook/Cambridge Analytica news, privacy of information and data sharing is being... - May 03, 2018 - Vehicle Data Clear
DealerEFX Announces New Sales & Marketing Partnership with Integrated Vehicle Solutions Group (IVSG)
As Part of the New Partnership, DealerEFX will Provide their Aftermarket F&I Product Marketing Program for IVSG’s Real-Time Aftermarket Sales Performance Reporting Services. - April 30, 2018 - DealerEFX
Leesburg, Florida Ford Dealership Announces Their Community Cinco de Mayo Event
Key Scales Ford Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with the Sumter County HS/SPCA. - April 28, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Key Scales Ford Supports Team Tyrin in Relay For Life
Leesburg, Florida Ford Dealer Participates in Community Fundraiser for Local Child. - April 28, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Calgary Welcomes Canada’s Fastest Growing Brand of Electric Bikes
Alberta welcomes Canada's fastest growing brand of electric bikes with this month's opening of the Pedego Electric Bikes Calgary store at Eau Claire Market. - April 26, 2018 - Pedego Electric Bikes Canada
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner Awarded with the Q Batch
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner awarded with the Q Batch in Quito by the mayor of the city in a ceremony that took place with the best of the tour operators of the country. - April 26, 2018 - Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner
Guillermo Teran LLC - Latest Custom Bike Build
The only thing better than a manufacturer coming up with a really beautiful motorcycle is having a custom builder create something totally unique. - April 25, 2018 - Guillermo Teran LLC
Custom Truck One Source to be Featured on The Fox Business Network’s Manufacturing Marvels
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) will be featured on an episode of Manufacturing Marvels, a nationally televised program on the Fox Business Network on April 25th at 8:30 PM CDT. The spotlight will be filmed on location at the Custom Truck headquarters in Kansas City. Produced by Marvel... - April 24, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
Aurora Parts and Accessories and Pluss Corporation Announce Integration Suite to Streamline Purchasing Activity for Aurora Dealers
Aurora Parts and Accessories and Pluss Corporation are pleased to announce the release of a suite of new products, which streamline purchasing activity on the MyAuroraPlus and PartsXpressNET platforms. The new time-saving technology enables the user to automate purchasing, send electronic purchase... - April 24, 2018 - Pluss Corporation
Luminit Light Shaping Diffusers® Material Added to AMECA’s List of Acceptable Plastics in Automotive Exterior Lighting
The company’s automotive-grade diffuser material has been accepted by AMECA as meeting the three-year weathering test for plastics used in optical lenses and reflex reflectors. - April 20, 2018 - Luminit
Custom Truck Featured by Manufacturing Today for Furnishing Equipment Innovations, High ROI for Customers
“There’s no other company like us,” Custom Truck One Source CEO Fred Ross says. When it comes to specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, the Kansas City, Mo.-based company does it all: sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization and... - April 20, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
Emmanuele Spera (CEO) of NEXT Future Transportation Was Honored with the New Mobility Visionary Award at the Automotive Global Awards North America 2018 in Detroit
Emmanuele Spera, Co-Founder and CEO, NEXT Future Transportation received the prestigious New Mobility Visionary Award at the fourth Automotive Global Awards North America in Detroit. - April 19, 2018 - NEXT Future Transportation
Dukosi to Exhibit at European Battery Show
Edinburgh tech company to showcase advanced cell monitoring system. - April 19, 2018 - Dukosi Limited
Provincial Chrysler, Alfa Romeo of Windsor, FIAT of Windsor Spring Tent Event
Provincial Chrysler, Alfa Romeo of Windsor and FIAT of Windsor will be hosting a special spring tent event, running for five days from April 18th until April 22nd. This event will feature significant discounts on cars and trucks from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Alfa Romeo and FIAT, with offers on... - April 18, 2018 - Alfa Romeo of Windsor
Custom Truck One Source Announces Open House at Oklahoma City Office
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) will host an Open House and Grand Opening, showcasing their facility in Oklahoma City. The event will be held on May 9, 2018 starting at 10:30 am at 6725 SW 44th Street. “We’re excited to open up our facility, allowing our customers and the... - April 16, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
eLearning Carnival Helps Global Automobile Giant to Implement LMS for Their Dealer Network
eLearning Carnival acquires a Global Automobile Giant as its consulting client. ELC team helps the client to select and implement new Learning Management System for their Dealer Network. - April 14, 2018 - eLearning Carnival Pvt. Ltd.
Automakers Can Find New Profits and Workforce in Africa, Says New Book by Edward T. Hightower, Managing Director of Motoring Ventures LLC
"Motoring Africa," a new book by veteran auto executive Edward T. Hightower, reveals how the world's soon-to-be largest workforce can help automakers profitably and sustainably build more cars. - April 13, 2018 - Motoring Ventures
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner, a New Option in Ecuador
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner is a brand new company, however, its business model has attracted the attention of the local Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador granting the company the Q batch for its High-Quality standards being the only motorcycle tour operator in Ecuador with the award. - April 13, 2018 - Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner
Sturgeon Woods RV Spring Open House, April 20th, 21st, 22nd 2018
Sturgeon Woods RV, Leamington Ontario’s premier Recreational Vehicle dealership, will be hosting a special sale and open house event during the weekend of April 20th, 21st and 22nd. This one off event will feature tent trailers, toy haulers, fifth wheels and travel trailers for sale with... - April 12, 2018 - Sturgeon Woods RV
Storage Made Easy Helps Jaguar Land Rover Bridge the Gap Between Business-Critical Applications and Google Cloud Storage
Jaguar Land Rover deploys their data analysis files from a local data centre to Google Cloud Storage without losing compatibility with DataFinder by using the SME Native Drive. - April 11, 2018 - Storage Made Easy
11SIGHT Joins CDK Global Partner Program
11SIGHT today announced that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program. As a member of the largest third-party partner program in the industry, 11SIGHT is now part of a marketplace of applications and integration choices developed to help automotive dealers succeed. “We... - April 11, 2018 - 11Sight
Monster Size Garage Condominiums Invading Palm Springs This Summer
Garage condominiums, or storage condominiums as some would call them, are finding their way into the hearts and wallets of owners of RV’s, boats, and excessive car or off road vehicle collections. Forgotten is the gap between self storage closets and a full blown warehouse, as that gap is being filled by Garage Condominiums. Units range from 650 square feet up to 5400 sq ft. Much larger than self storage, but much smaller than a warehouse. - April 10, 2018 - monSTORE Garages
Custom Truck One Source Rolls Out New Load King Propane Crane Service Truck
Custom Truck One Source will debut a new propane crane service truck at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA. Offering a design specific to the market, this unit continues Custom Truck’s expansion of their propane products and... - April 07, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
27th Annual Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive April 20-22; Largest RV Sales Event of Spring at PNC Arts Center
The Annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive celebrates its 27th year and expects to break last year’s record crowd and food donations. The dates for this year’s event are Friday, April 20th through Sunday April 22nd. Show hours are 10am until 7pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am until 5pm on Sunday at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Please visit www.nj-rv-shows.com for further information. - April 06, 2018 - Scott Motor Coach
Custom Truck One Source Forms Strategic Partnership with Tornado Global Hydrovac
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Tornado Global Hydrovac. The new partnership positions Custom Truck as the single distributor for Tornado products in the United States. “We’re proud to partner with Tornado and excited about this... - April 03, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
ProntoWash Rolls Out Rewards Program
ProntoWash USA, the world’s largest automotive detailing franchise, announces the rollout of their royalty program on April 2nd. - March 30, 2018 - ProntoWash USA
Fix Auto USA's Shelly Bickett Receives Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Award
Following last week’s announcement, Fix Auto USA is excited that Co-Founder and Franchise Partner Shelly Bickett has been recognized as one of The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) Most Influential Women of 2018. She will formally accept her award during the 2018 WIN Educational... - March 26, 2018 - Fix Auto USA
7th Annual Festival of Power and Shine for European Cars
For the seventh year, the popular event for car enthusiasts and attendees will feature a European Car Show, a dyno challenge, food trucks, awards with hand-welded trophies, show specials for products, vendor giveaways, raffles and pre-reserved parking. Attendance is free, but VIP early-bird options with prize packs (includes free gifts, raffle tickets, reserved parking) are available. The event features features over $10,000 USD in prizes and raffles for those in attendance. - March 22, 2018 - USP Euro Car Care
SIMUL8 Corporation Launches SIMUL8 2018
SIMUL8 Corporation today announced the launch of SIMUL8 2018, a new version of their flagship simulation software. The latest release enables users to build powerful simulations faster than ever, so they can focus on making better, evidence-based decisions to transform their organizations. - March 22, 2018 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Fix Auto USA Launches Specialized Collision Services Center
Fix Auto USA announced the launch of a revolutionary collision repair center designed and constructed to meet changing market conditions. Located in Orange County, California, Fix Auto Anaheim North is owned and operated by industry veteran David Caulfield. The collision repair industry has been... - March 19, 2018 - Fix Auto USA
ProntoWash at The Woodlands Mall
ProntoWash USA, the world’s largest automotive detailing franchise, announces the opening of their newest location at The Woodlands Mall in The Woodlands, TX on March 9th. - March 17, 2018 - ProntoWash USA
The Future of Cash in Transit: INKAS®’ IVECO Daily 6 Hits the Roads
INKAS® has deployed a new cash-in-transit vehicle based on the IVECO Daily 6 DRW to fulfill cash management operations and transport of valuable assets and equivalents. - March 02, 2018 - INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing
French SCS Cluster Joins the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC)
SCS, a large leading European ecosystem of industrials and research laboratories, addressing many of the key IoT digital technologies, today announced that it has joined the Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC™). Gathering more than 120 key players, representing 10 000 jobs and 3... - February 26, 2018 - SCS Cluster
Jay Leno, Classic Duesenberg, Featured in Old Cars Weekly
After ten years of speaking with Jay Leno about this rare classic car rebuild, Old Cars Weekly gained exclusive access to its debut and unveiled the LaGrande on their special March 8th cover gate. - February 23, 2018 - F&W Media
Michael V. Johnson Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael V. Johnson of Pinole, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of mechanical repair. About Michael V. Johnson Michael Johnson has over 20 years... - February 23, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate Announces 110,000 Sq. Ft. Lease in Tempe, AZ
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate has successfully negotiated a long-term commercial lease at 1005 West Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ. - February 21, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
FCP Euro Adds Sachs Performance to the Partner Line-up for 2018 PWC Campaign
FCP Euro is proud to announce its partnership with Sachs Performance for their 2018 racing efforts, joining an already established team of partners including LIQUI MOLY, 034Motorsport, and Heinlein Racing Development. FCP Euro will be running the full Pirelli World Challenge season, with FCP... - February 09, 2018 - FCP Euro
Wal-Mart Approves Intellitronix as Vendor
Intellitronix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Lighting Group (OTC: USLG), today announced that Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) approached the Company at the 2017 SEMA show with an interest to become a vendor of their products. Intellitronix and Wal-Mart have since signed a vendor agreement. Terms of the... - February 08, 2018 - Intellitronix
Selling Your Junk Cars for Pennies is Not the Only Option Anymore - Thanks to Junk Cars Corp. of Hollywood, FL
Until now junk car wrecks did not have much going for them. From what was once a vehicle, only immovable and heavy metal pieces remain that collect rust. And even if the owner of these left overs goes to a junk yard, one will likely not be able to expect more than a few dollars. But this bleak reality can now be a thing of the past thanks to Junk Cars Corp., an Hollywood based junk car removal company that offers fast and easy service and will give you an honest value for your vehicle. - February 07, 2018 - Junk Cars Corp.
Texting Base Announces Integration Agreement with DealerSocket
Texting Base, Inc., announced today that it has formalized an agreement for integration with DealerSocket, enabling additional texting services through DealerSocket’s Blackbird CRM product. This agreement ushers in new communication tools for the 4,200 automotive dealerships that use DealerSocket CRM. - February 05, 2018 - Texting Base, Inc.
Automotive Data Pioneer Michael Benavides Joins Xcite Advertising
Twenty-two year automotive veteran and well-known innovator of the industry’s top data, content and digital marketing solutions, Michael Benavides, has joined Xcite Advertising to lead its next generation of product innovation and revenue growth. Chicago-based Xcite Advertising is the leading... - February 03, 2018 - Xcite Advertising