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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
Demotic Media Services LLP Collaborates to Showcase India’s First Superlite Buggy Made from a Honda CBR929RR Engine
Demotic Media Services LLP decided to collaborate with Pune-based ex-motocross racer Sanjay Gondkar to showcase his 5-year-long project. - February 03, 2018 - Demotic Media Services LLP
Bringing the Eco Auto Spa to Eastern North Carolina
DetailXPerts franchisees Jeff and Jonelle Hanson open a new location in New Bern to introduce an eco-friendly auto detailing company to the area. - February 03, 2018 - DetailXPerts Franchise Systems, LLC
Hometown Heroes Will Save Big at Lindquist Ford
Lindquist Ford, of 3950 Middle Road in Bettendorf, announced today an emphasis on using 2018 programs to save money for those who protect, serve and work toward preserving the future of our communities, our hometown heroes. First responders, military service members, farm bureau members, recent... - February 02, 2018 - Lindquist Ford
FCP Euro Partners with 034Motorsport for the 2018-2019 Pirelli World Challenge Seasons
FCP Euro and 034Motorsport team up to campaign a pair of VW GTI TCR's for the 2018-2019 Pirelli World Challenge seasons. - February 01, 2018 - FCP Euro
FCP Euro Partners with LIQUI MOLY for 2018-2019 Pirelli World Challenge Campaign
FCP Euro is proud to announce a new long-term partnership with LIQUI MOLY for the 2018-2019 Pirelli World Challenge seasons. FCP Euro has purchased two new 2018 Volkswagen GTI TCRs to campaign in PWC’s new TCR class. The cars will be piloted by FCP Euro’s own Marketing & Brand... - January 26, 2018 - FCP Euro
Going Green with Infrared
Infrared paint curing and how it also has a Green side. - January 21, 2018 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
FCP Euro Enters Two Volkswagen GTI TCRs in The 2018 Pirelli World Challenge Season
FCP Euro is proud to announce their entry of two Volkswagen GTI TCRs in the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge season. After a successful year sponsoring Rooster Hall Racing’s BMW M235iR in the TC class with 2017 Rookie of the Year Anthony Magagnoli at the wheel, FCP Euro is looking to continue... - January 19, 2018 - FCP Euro
Precision Board Tool from Coastal Enterprises Successfully Dry Ice Cleaned by Cold Jet
Cold Jet, a pioneer in dry ice blasting and global expert on dry ice technology, dry ice blasted a PBLT-70 tool from Coastal Enterprises coated with FSC-88 WB Primer. Dry ice cleaning removed the primer (acting as a contaminant) and left the Precision Board HDU surface smooth and with no visible surface deterioration, allowing for multiple cycles of cleaning and resealing of a Precision Board tool. - January 18, 2018 - Coastal Enterprises
Otolane Launches "Pay with NextGear" Feature to Streamline Online Wholesale Financing Through Digital Marketplace
Otolane is proud to announce floor plan financing through NextGear Capital with the release of its “Pay with NextGear” feature now available through the Otolane digital wholesale auction. - January 17, 2018 - Otolane
Local RV Dealer, Hemlock Hill RV Named Among Top 50 RV Dealers in North America
Hemlock Hill RV of Southington, CT awarded as one of the Top 50 RV Dealers in North America. - January 16, 2018 - Hemlock Hill RV
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Participating Exhibitors for Second Edition - January 24-28, 2018
With Strong Returning Independent Artists, its first Gallery addition, a series of Artists Talks (artDIALOGUE) and artAUTO - a rare exotic car exhibit. Art Fort Lauderdale turns the traditional Art Fair model on its back and creates an artistic journey like no other on the backdrop of Fort Lauderdale's intracoastal waterways. - January 16, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
The All-New Zero Emissions Blue Bird All American School Bus Heads to Northern California as A-Z Bus Sales Wraps Up Their Ride and Drive Event
After a week of touring in Southern California, the all-new zero emissions Blue Bird All American electric school bus heads to Northern California for its final Ride and Drive Event hosted by A-Z Bus Sales. - January 13, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales
ProcurePort Announces Newly Redesigned Website and Launch of Source-to-Pay Platform
ProcurePort has been an industry leader in providing zero footprint, cloud-based procurement and sourcing solutions since 2000. The comprehensive sourcing suite features tools that streamline all aspects of the procurement process, including strategic sourcing, spend analysis and contract management. - January 12, 2018 - ProcurePort
TFI Envision Gives BBB Industries an Overhaul
BBB Industries, LLC - a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts - selected TFI Envision to develop a unique campaign to address misconceptions within the industry regarding remanufactured parts. The automotive aftermarket remanufacturing industry has had to overcome a perception... - January 12, 2018 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Comprehensive Canadian Car Dealer Locator Tool
A new, complete car dealer locator tool helps Canadian car shoppers to find their next dream car. - January 10, 2018 - CarsAndCars.ca
BYTE and TexTempo Partner to Offer Broad Range of Manufacturing Process Solutions
With a combined 100+ years of industry experience, the companies have formed a development and marketing alliance to help apparel and sewn products companies digitally transform their manufacturing operations through advanced shop floor data collection and analysis solutions. - January 08, 2018 - TexTempo, LLC
A-Z Bus Sales Introduces the New 2018 Blue Bird All American Type D Electric School Bus Ride and Drive Events Throughout California
A-Z Bus Sales, Blue Bird and Adomani team up to showcase the all-new Blue Bird Type D Electric School Bus in California from January 8 through January 17 at select California school districts. - January 05, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales
Berg Engineering Releases World’s First Battery Operated Handheld Explosion Proof UV Inspection Light
Non-Destructive & Material Testing Company Launches Labino MidBeam Hercules EX Worldwide (L3000). - January 04, 2018 - Berg Engineering
Dick Hannah Dealerships - Proud Winner of Vancouver Business Journal’s 2017 Best in Business Award
The Best in Business Awards recognizes companies and business professionals in over 80 categories. The list of winners was determined by Vancouver Business Journal readers who cast their votes for the companies that they prefer to do business with. Dick Hannah Dealerships is proud to have earned... - January 04, 2018 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland®: See EDI Gateway Introduce Their Suite of Electronic Data Interchange Solutions and Services
Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Sophie Barbara Desilets, President of EDI Gateway, Canada's leading EDI provider. Founded in 1993, EDI Gateway is a leading North American service provider who has been helping small to medium size... - January 03, 2018 - EDI Gateway
Bridgestone Winter Driving School Now Open for 2017/2018 Season
Vehicle Fleet Features 2018 Model-Year Toyotas Equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak Tires - December 30, 2017 - Bridgestone Winter Driving School
Lanika announces Reactis® V2017.2 and Reactis Model Inspector V2017.2 by Reactive Systems
Tester optimizations – shorter tests, same coverage, R2017b Support and other enhancements. - December 30, 2017 - Lanika Solutions Private Limited
CARFIT Partners with VINCI Highways to Strengthen Safety on Motorways
CARFIT, the specialist in predictive maintenance applied to the automotive sector, announces a partnership with VINCI Highways. CARFIT PULS, the connected vibration sensor created by CARFIT is marketed with the toll transceiver from VINCI Highways, to allow drivers to be better informed about the general state of their vehicles. This increases their safety and those of the other users of the VINCI managed highways. - December 24, 2017 - CARFIT
Ampere Motor USA Launches Most Affordable Electric Sports Car and First Electric Convertible
Ampere Motor USA launches the Ampere 1, the most affordable electric sports car and the first electric convertible available for sale. The Ampere 1 fills the current gap in the market for an electric car that combines affordability, stylish design, and a fun driving experience. - December 21, 2017 - Ampere Motor USA
Brummett Promoted to President and CEO of United Access
United Access is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Brummett to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Richard May, former President and Founder, will be retiring from the day to day operations but will remain involved as the Chairman of the Board. In his position, Brummett... - December 16, 2017 - United Access
Elysium to Launch “Drawing Validator” to Facilitate PTC Creo Parametric Users in Their 2D Drawing Validation Process
Elysium releases "Drawing Validator," 2D drawing validation tool. Key advantages are validation based on semantic values extracted using API, detection of significant differences only, and smart reporting. - December 15, 2017 - Elysium Co. Ltd.
Porsche Announces "Next OI Competition" as Part of Open Innovation Platform with Berlin Connected Car Startup High Mobility
High Mobility is teaming up with sports car manufacturer Porsche to launch an open competition for digital development in February 2018. - December 13, 2017 - High Mobility
Road Warrior Tires, a Division of TRU Development Inc., Will be Opening Its New Warehouse in Houston, Texas on Dec. 15, 2017
Road Warrior Tires proudly announces its partnership with trucktiresinc.com. Currently preparing for the grand opening of a new distribution center in Houston, Texas, more details will soon follow. Located at: 7625 Railhead Lane, Houston, Texas 77086 Due to a tremendous increase in demand for... - December 12, 2017 - TRU Development Inc.
Kenya Airways Partner with Cellulant to Offer Innovative Online Payment Solutions
Customers poised to enjoy low transactional fee on KQ website and mobile app. - December 10, 2017 - Cellulant
President Electronics USA Introduces the "Ronald" AM FM 10/12 Meter Radio
The Ronald is capable of 50+ watts PEP, with AM/FM, DW, Mic Gain, RF Gain, 2 Emergency Channels, NB/ANL, President’s unique ASC (Automatic Squelch Control), Scan, Talkback, Public Address, Echo, 7 Color Display and much more. - December 09, 2017 - President Electronics USA
AUDM - The Future of Accidents Evasion Driver Safety Technology
Advanced robotics’ team, designed a full scale solution to evade and dramatically reduce accidents caused by human or machine error, AUDM (Automatic Unconsciousness Detection Mechanism) through recreating and merging the principles of: 1- Adaptive Machine learning, real-time assessing Artificial Intelligence; 2- Full scale, custom-designed Sensory surveillance; 3- Complimentary, fully autonomous dynamics; 4- Safety and response measurements; 5- Post-incidence system analysis. - December 09, 2017 - Advanced Robotics
GGBAILEY Offers High Quality Custom-Fit Mats for the Holidays to be Enjoyed Everyday
The Holiday season is here, which means gift-giving season is in high gear. GGBAILEY.com has a variety of car and trunk mat options for most automotive makes and models. GGBAILEY offers the highest quality, custom-fit car mats with a wide variety of designs available, including: · Design... - December 07, 2017 - GGBAILEY
All Star Driver Education Seeks Coat Donations
All Star Driver Education and One Warm Coat® have teamed up this winter to spread warmth...one coat at a time. - December 06, 2017 - All Star Driver Education
L Taco Mexican Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Event; Nacogdoches Rd Location; 4:00 - 6:00PM; Live Music, Free tacos, Salsas, Kids inflatables, and many more amenities. - December 05, 2017 - L Taco
Miami Supercar Rooms Promenade Auto Wynwood Transforms 3 Blocks Into "Road Art" During Art Basel
Miami Supercar Rooms – the nation’s first Auto Art Gallery and Gourmet Dining Experience – has announced its date for the third annual Auto Promenade Wynwood, taking place on Sunday, December 10th, starting at 10:00am. The event is free and open to the public. Guest Host Paolo Pininfarina will be attending the event. - December 05, 2017 - Miami Supercar Rooms
Team Sahlen, Presented by honeybeeBase.com, Secures Overall Victory in 3 Different Series for the 2nd Straight Year
During the 2017 season, Team Sahlen, presented by honeybeeBase.com, competed in 3 different endurance sports car series: American Endurance Racing, World Racing League and ChampCar Endurance Series. Each series offered a unique set of car specs and competition rules that the team had to adjust... - December 04, 2017 - honeybeeBase
Rust Bullet, LLC Introduces AUTOMOTIVE-Low VOC Coating
AUTOMOTIVE-Low VOC: High Performance Corrosion Protection for Cars, Trucks and all Vehicles - December 01, 2017 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Tyremarket.com Amongst 10 Most Promising Automotive Portals in 2017
Tyremarket.com Featured in Silicon India Magazine’s 10 Most Promising Automotive Portals 2017. Becomes the only tyre selling portal to get this recognition. - December 01, 2017 - Tyremarket
Supercar Saturdays Florida at Lamborghini Broward
Join Lamborghini Broward at Supercar Saturdays Florida, a monthly gathering of over 400 exotic car enthusiasts, held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm, at Lamborghini Broward, Davie Florida. It is free to everyone. - November 28, 2017 - Supercar Saturdays Florida
Mobile Awareness Delivers Complete Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Compliance Solution
Mobile Awareness releases MobileTRAQ® ELD, a turnkey electronic logging solution to help fleets meet the FMCSA ELD mandate for Hours of Service (HOS) while also relaying data to management via the MobileTRAQ® web platform. - November 20, 2017 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Madison Street Capital Announced as Winner of the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards on Monday, November 13th at the 2017 M&A Advisor Awards Gala at the Metropolitan Club, New York, NY. Madison Street Capital was named a winner for the Debt Financing Deal of the Year. - November 16, 2017 - Madison Street Capital
Hänel Offers Significant Upgrade for Automotive Dealer Management Systems
Hänel Storage Systems of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has released an upgraded version of its MP-Link software application, enabling auto dealerships to seamlessly integrate their DMS with vertical storage unit software. - November 15, 2017 - Hanel Storage Systems
Bollinger B1 to Exhibit at Los Angeles Auto Show
Bollinger Motors announces they will show their all-electric B1 sport utility truck at the 2017 LA Auto Show. - November 14, 2017 - Bollinger Motors
Sound Auto Wholesalers Acquires Property in Branford, CT for Second Location
Sound Auto Wholesalers has acquired the property at 139 West Main St in Branford, CT for use as a second location. The company's first location is at 14 Frontage Road in East Haven, CT. The business was established in 2014 by Daniel Merriam. The dealership will operate from both locations. The... - November 13, 2017 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
MVP Plant Named Finalist for Plant Engineering’s 2017 Product of the Year
CMMS Data Group’s Flagship Product Announced as a Maintenance Software Category Finalist. - November 10, 2017 - CMMS Data Group
Unwrap the Holiday Feeling with the Ultimate Platinum Card from East Coast Defender
Just in time for the holidays, Santa’s favorite Automotive Group, East Coast Defender, has announced that it will be releasing a limited number of E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Cards, valued at Two-hundred Thousand Dollars each, to rev-up your gift giving this holiday season. The E.C.D. Ultimate... - November 10, 2017 - East Coast Defender
Altran Opens New Automotive Passive Safety Center in Wixom, Michigan
Altran, a global leader in engineering and R&D services to a number of advanced industries, has opened its newest passive safety center and its first in the U.S. The center is located in Wixom, MI, outside of Detroit, and is focused on delivering passive safety solutions for the automotive industry. The new Wixom testing center, part of Altran’s World Class Centers for Passive Safety, is located at 48602 Downing Street. - November 09, 2017 - Altran North America
New Mobile App Helps Drivers with Learner's Permits Travel Out-of-State Legally
New mobile app helps drivers with learner’s permits navigate out-of-state driving laws to promote safety on the roads and provide driving schools an accessible, accurate tool to educate their students. - November 08, 2017 - Petrizzi Technology Advisors
AutoFair Automotive Group Announces Its Annual “Thanks For Giving Celebration”
Eight New England Dealerships Will Donate a Portion of the Proceeds on Every Vehicle Sold to Local Charities During November. - November 07, 2017 - AutoFair Automotive Group