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Sound Auto Wholesalers of East Haven Achieves BBB A+ Rating
After a little over two years in business, Sound Auto Wholesalers has been granted the coveted BBB A+ Rating. Over 1000 cars sold with a rigorous focus on customer satisfaction. - August 01, 2016 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Heading to Vilnius? Try Spark, One of Europe’s Few Electric Vehicle Sharing Services
Vilnius – the capital of Lithuania and the very center of the continental Europe – is now one of the few cities in Europe where you can experience electric vehicle (EV) for a short-term rent. This is now possible by a newly launched EV sharing service Spark. The fleet of Spark contains... - August 01, 2016 - Ride Share
AT&S Participates in Missouri Works Program
The Missouri Works Program is designed to facilitate the creation of quality jobs through targeted business projects throughout Missouri. American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) is a proud participant in this program in both Kansas City and St. Louis, helping create quality jobs and improve... - July 30, 2016 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Expert Car Care Inc.: It’s Feedback Time
Visit the new website for Expert Car Care Inc. today. By leaving a comment about their experience at this auto shop on the review page, customers can receive a special offer for repair services at Expert’s auto center. - July 30, 2016 - Expert Car Care Inc.
Formex® Electrical Insulation Material Meets Requirements of Electric Vehicle Battery Covers
ITW Formex® announced the suitability of its Formex™ brand electrical insulation material for electric-vehicle battery applications. Automotive battery covers made from Formex polypropylene electrical insulation meet the demanding requirements of electric vehicle design and... - July 29, 2016 - ITW Formex
Global Automotive Paint Market Analysis and Future Demand by 2020, PMR New Report
Asia-Pacific is the largest market for automotive paint attributed to recent developments in the automotive OEM market in China, India, and Japan. - July 27, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
New SteerClear Wheel Transparent Website
An innovative new product has a new website. The SteerClear Wheel has arrived on the web with information about specifications, drawings, data and design. - July 24, 2016 - SteerClear Wheel
Baton Rouge Lexus Dealer, Price LeBlanc Lexus, Announces New Vehicle Specials
Throughout summer 2016, Price LeBlanc Lexus is offering specials on select new Lexus models during its Golden Opportunity Sales Event. This sales event includes the 2016 RX 350, the 2016 IS 200, the 2016 RC 200, and the 2016 ES 300. During the event, customers can lease the 2016 RX 350 for $419 a... - July 24, 2016 - Price LeBlanc Lexus
Louisiana Honda Dealers Set to Give Away a Weekend Stay for Two During Honda’s Summer Clearance Event
Louisiana Honda Dealers to give away weekend vacation for two during Summer Clearance Event Giveaway. - July 24, 2016 - Louisiana Honda Dealers
Exclusive Luxury & Exotic Car Network Expands to Southern California
RITEDRIVE™ combines the power of the world's most exclusive luxury and exotic car broker/dealer network with the industry's leading online showroom sales platform. The result is the premier luxury dealership marketplace featuring a fully-automated, feature-rich web marketing, and a customer management solution for both dealers and private party individuals. - July 21, 2016 - RITEDRIVE
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Rust Bullet Clear Coat for Concrete
Rust Bullet, LLC today announced availability of a clear, anti-skid top coat designed to be used with its Rust Bullet for Concrete coating - July 15, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
ABYC Expands Outreach to Help Solve Skilled Workforce Needs
The marine industry as a whole is facing a shortage of qualified marine technicians. Ranging from boatyards to manufacturers, the industry is worth over $121 billion to the U.S. economy. With over 34,800 businesses employing close to 500,000 people, the marine sector is in need of a skilled workforce. - July 15, 2016 - ABYC
CT State Police Traffic Services Unit Joining Survive the Drive for Car "Crash-Preventive" Clinic
For parents, this might be one of the most important and memorable experiences they ever share with their child. Learning defensive driving techniques, that may one day save their lives. - July 15, 2016 - Survive the Drive
Brown Family Auto Sales Wins City Beat News Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Houston-based auto dealership wins its first Spectrum Award for providing excellent customer service. - July 14, 2016 - City Beat News
Mighty Pacific Receives the 2015 Mighty Franchise of the Year Award
Dick Hannah Dealerships’ Auto Parts Distributor, Mighty Pacific, has won the 2015 Mighty Franchise of the Year Award from Mighty Auto Parts. Gary Schuler, Corey Akins, Reuben Wagner and Dave Blair from Mighty Pacific were recognized at Mighty Auto Parts’ 2016 National Sales Meeting in... - July 14, 2016 - Mighty Pacific
MAYA Simulation Selected by Spike Aerospace to Help Develop the First Supersonic Business Jet
MAYA Simulation Inc. is pleased to announce that it will provide support to Spike Aerospace Inc. to help develop the world’s first supersonic business jet and its digital twin. The complexity of delivering a Supersonic Jet like Spike S-512 requires a global collaboration of aerospace... - July 11, 2016 - Maya HTT
Global Market Study on Automotive Engine Oil by 2020, PMR New Report
The function of engine oil in automobiles is to reduce metal-to-metal contact in order to minimize overall friction and reduce damage. In automobile, friction is one of the major sources of engine heat, which produce more wear and deform moving engine parts. - July 10, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
Kiserena Announces Additional Chamois Towel Inventory to Arrive Soon in Amazon
Kiserena talks about the upcoming shipment of Chamois Towels that will soon arrive in Amazon’s warehouse. - July 08, 2016 - Kiserena LLC
Axalta Hitting the Road on the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour
Six Cities, Six Days, Six Car Shows and Six Concerts to Make for an Unforgettable Summer - July 08, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
KiwiTaxi on the Largest Airports in the World
Even small towns usually have their own airports, let alone millionaire-cities with dense tourist traffic. KiwiTaxi did some research on which airports are truly considered the largest ones in the world. - July 07, 2016 - Kiwitaxi.com
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH Exhibits at CTI USA 2016 Where Their Transmission Seal Rings Are Highlighted
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH exhibited at the 10th International CTI Symposium in Novi, Michigan, USA from May 9 to 12, showcasing their latest sealing solutions in automotive transmissions, HEV and EV drives. This year’s exhibit was particularly noteworthy due to a transmission... - July 07, 2016 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Acura of Berlin Announces New Best Price First Pricing Program
Today Acura of Berlin announced the launch of its new Best Price First pricing program which will provide customers with an enhanced visitor experience and additional value and savings on hundreds of in stock vehicles. The Best Price First pricing program will allow customers to preview the best... - July 05, 2016 - Executive Auto Group
Axalta Racing’s Solar Flare Paint Scheme to Heat Up Sonoma
Axalta Coating Systems is excited to return to the racetrack with its “Solar Flare” paint scheme. Axalta’s radiant paint shines on the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet SS driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. on June 26, 2016 at Sonoma Raceway. The race aired live on FOX Sports 1 at 3:00 p.m. - July 01, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Roadster Launches eCommerce Solution for Dealers
Roadster, the leader in eCommerce solutions for car buying and leasing, today announced that it will be making its best in class, mobile first, eCommerce platform available as a white labeled solution for dealers. Called Express Storefront, Roadster’s eCommerce platform will now give dealers... - June 30, 2016 - Roadster
Baton Rouge Luxury Dealership, Price LeBlanc Lexus, Celebrates 17 Years of Lexus Elite Dealer Award
Price LeBlanc Lexus, a local Baton Rouge dealership, has been awarded the Lexus Elite Dealer Award for the 17th year in a row. - June 30, 2016 - Price LeBlanc Lexus
Omnex Announces ISO 26262 Functional Safety Consortium Pricing and Deliverables
Omnex, Inc., the leading innovator of product launch and engineering software solutions, announced on June 6th the creation of an ISO 26262 Functional Safety Consortium. Omnex announced today that the pricing and deliverables for the consortium have been determined. “After discussing the idea... - June 30, 2016 - Omnex
Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth Announces FET Inclusion on All New Kenworth Trucks for Sale
Buying a new rig or upgrading a large existing fleet can often be a complicated and expensive endeavour. Now, Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth - one of the East Coast's top Kenworth dealers- are making it a little more affordable. Anytime you buy a truck from Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth, the Federal Excise Tax on new truck sales will be covered by the dealership, saving buyers thousands of dollars on every purchase. - June 26, 2016 - Coopersburg-Liberty Kenworth
Louisiana Honda Dealer Premier Honda Presents Seat Check Saturday, June 25
Louisiana Honda Dealer Premier Honda to host Seat Check Saturday at their New Orleans dealership Saturday, June 25, 2016. - June 25, 2016 - Louisiana Honda Dealers
Donlen Makes Fleet Data Management Easy with Fleetweb™ Intelligence Reporting
With fleet managers feeling overwhelmed by all of the data they process and analyze, Donlen has made it easier for fleet professionals to manage and organize their data with a new robust report builder, FleetWeb Intelligence Reporting. “Donlen’s interactive Report Builder was designed... - June 24, 2016 - Donlen
Apple Automotive to Open 3rd Location. Fort Lauderdale, FL Chosen as the Destination.
Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive in Wallinford, CT and Waterbury, CT plans to open his 3rd Used Car dealership in Fort Lauderdale, FL on or about July 1st 2016. The site, a former RV store, will hold approximately 150 pre-owned cars. Apple Automotive specializes in selling cars wholesale to the... - June 23, 2016 - Apple Auto Wholesalers Of FL
Michael R. Sultze Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Michael R. Sultze of Winona, Minnesota, has recently been honored as a Top 10 member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Services. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH Supports Formula Student Electric KA-Raceing Team
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH supports the aspirations of many promising vehicle developers by sponsoring the Formula Student Electric KA-Raceing Team from the University of Karlsruhe Germany. Originally held in the USA as Formula SAE, the Formula Student idea has grown into an... - June 23, 2016 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Badger Truck Center Recognized for Company Culture
The Good Jobs™, an employment branding solution, announced it has certified Badger Truck Center as a “Good Jobs Company” in recognition of all seven key attributes: Fun, Extreme Perks, Corporate Responsibility, Flextime, Inclusion, Green DNA and Career Development. Badger Truck... - June 22, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
New Complimentary Webinar - on the Road to ISO/TS 16949:2016
View the complimentary webinar on July 5, 2016 to learn about the transition to ISO/TS 16949:2016 and find out how to implement the necessary changes as quickly and smoothly as possible. - June 18, 2016 - SGS
Transition to the New ISO/TS 16949:2016 Standard with SGS
ISO/TS 16949, the automotive quality management system (QMS) standard, has been under review and the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) will release the final 4th edition in December 2016. All organizations currently certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009 3rd Edition must transition to the new ISO/TS 16949:2016 4th Edition by September 14, 2018, or lose their certification. - June 18, 2016 - SGS
Axalta to Host Mike & Friends Collision Repair Industry Event in Chicago
Education and preparation are often thought of as the keys to success. If you want to be the best, you have to work hard and continue to perfect your craft. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is offering an opportunity to do just that... - June 17, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Pricol Technologies Supports Pedestrian Safety
Pricol Technologies helps increase in pedestrian safety via their engineering services for a top Italian Design company that functions in the fields of Automotive Design, Transportation, Industrial Design and Communications. The increasing importance on safety parameters within the automotive... - June 17, 2016 - Pricol Technologies
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Health Insurer’s Claim Seeking Reimbursement Against Automobile Insurer for Claim Payments Under New York’s No-Fault Law
The New York Court of Appeals' decision in Aetna Health Plans v. Hanover Insurance Company clarified important issues surrounding reimbursement of health care expenses between automobile insurers and health insurers under New York’s no-fault law. The 5-2 ruling concluded that health insurers are not entitled to reimbursement from no-fault insurers for payments made by health insurers to medical providers who treated their insureds. - June 16, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Axalta to Celebrate 150th Anniversary at “We Paint Winners” 400 at Pocono Raceway
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is the title sponsor for the second consecutive year at the NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. The Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 aired live on Fox Sports 1 on Sunday, June 5, at 1 p.m. - June 16, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Sulphur Recovery Technology Market Revenues to Reach US$ 2,135.0 Mn in 2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Sulphur Recovery Technology Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026” report to their offering. - June 16, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Test Drive Technologies Becomes Leader in Mobile Vehicle Inspection Services by Adding Auto Appraisal Services
St Louis, Missouri-based vehicle inspection company, Test Drive Technologies Vehicle Inspection Services, is now offering Certified Vehicle Appraisals to buyers, sellers and insurance agencies needing an independent and unbiased Certified Vehicle Appraisals in the St Louis and Southern Illinois areas. - June 16, 2016 - TDT Vehicle Inspection Appraisal Services
City Garage Becomes the Largest Authorised Service Centre in Australia
City Garage, a leading full-service automotive repair and maintenance centre receives the honour of becoming the largest authorised service centre in Sydney. - June 15, 2016 - City Garage
Premier Coach Works Renews OEM Certifications, Acquires New Measuring Software
State-of-the-art software contributes to reduced cycle times and creates efficient alignment work. - June 13, 2016 - Premier Coach Works
Agenda Topics Announced for CIMdata’s PLM Road Map 2016 for the Global Automotive Industry and Their Supply Chain Partners
One-day event takes place on November 3 in the Detroit area. - June 11, 2016 - CIMdata
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces SuperTemp™ - New Electrolyte Formulations for BEV, PHEV, and Start/Stop Vehicle Systems
Wildcat’s new electrolyte discoveries improve cycle life at both temperature extremes - reducing cell impedance by 40% at -25 deg C and by 30% during 60 deg C storage tests. - June 10, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Car Service and Maintainence Spa- Getpitstop.com
Pitstop is a one-stop shop for maintaining and servicing your car based out of a web and mobile-based application. - June 10, 2016 - Pitstop
iNAGO to Show Safer Driving Technology for In-Car Assistants at TU-Auto Detroit 2016
At TU-Auto Detroit 2016, iNAGO Corporation is demonstrating its new Safe Driver Notification (SDN) technology, a safer way to deliver connected content and services to drivers. SDN uses a new way of predicting cognitive workload to control interaction with the user to maximize safety while improving user experience. iNAGO has successfully completed research and development for SDN and has now integrated it into iNAGO’s next-generation netpeople platform being demonstrated at TU-Auto in Detroit. - June 10, 2016 - iNAGO Corporation
Smart LiDAR Sensor Patent Issued to Facet Technology
Autonomous vehicle navigation systems that utilize smart sensors will allow for distributed processing within the vehicle and will dramatically reduce the graphics horsepower required for the navigation control unit. Smart sensors bring functionality to the sensor like edge detection, corner detection, 3D segmentation, normal vector determination for all objects, and object identification for localization functions. - June 08, 2016 - Facet Technology Corporation
Omnex Announces ISO 26262 Collaboration Project Moving Ahead
Omnex, Inc., the leading innovator of product launch and engineering software solutions, announced on May 10th an exploratory effort to determine the global automotive supply chain’s interest in sharing the time, cost and risk of developing an ISO 26262 Functional Safety Collaboration... - June 06, 2016 - Omnex
LemonChecks.com Becomes the Leading Online Free VIN Check Provider
LemonChecks.com offering free VIN check and vehicle history report of used cars. The report produces reliable data concerning the complete car history. This can save consumers money on insurance and give insight when deciding to purchase a vehicle. - May 27, 2016 - LemonChecks.com