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Seibert’s Schedules Customer Appreciation Days in Richmond
To show appreciation for its customers, Seibert’s will offer full-service gas pumping, window washing, fuel economy tips, free breakfast and more at several Richmond-area BP gas stations on Fridays now through October 7th. - September 23, 2011 - Seibert's
Leading Berkshire Commercial Vehicle Retailer Anchor Vans Appoints New Sales Executive, Expanding the Successful Used Van Sales Team
Anchor Vans has expanded its van sales team due to increasing demand for new and used vans, and welcomes sales executive Michael Doidge. - September 23, 2011 - Anchor Vans
Planet Hyundai to Host New Owners’ Clinic on October 19, 2011
Planet Hyundai is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a new owners’ car care clinic on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Planet Hyundai Centennial store. - September 23, 2011 - Planet Hyundai
Europcar Joins Perth Glory Football Club
Perth Glory is pleased to announce that Europcar, one of the most popular companies providing car hire in Perth, has joined forces with the football club as a “Premier Sponsor” for the 2011/12 season. - September 23, 2011 - Europcar
Holden Cruze, Skoda Superb Join Australia’s Europcar Car Hire Fleet
Leading Australian car rental company Europcar, will begin introducing the Holden Cruze and the Skoda Superb station wagon to its large fleet. - September 23, 2011 - Europcar
Innovation Direct™ Sets Sights on 2011 Editions of AAPEX and SEMA Shows
Innovation Direct™, a South Florida-based leader in the area of invention and patent licensing now in its 15th year of serving the inventor community, is pleased to announce its upcoming participation in upcoming the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association) and AAPEX... - September 22, 2011 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Reichert DEF-Chek™ Pocket Digital Fluid Tester Chosen by MOTOR Magazine in Their Prestigious Top 20 Tools Award Category for 2011
Reichert Technologies announces MOTOR magazine has selected the DEF-Chek™ pocket digital fluid tester as a winner of its prestigious Top 20 Tools Award. In an industry crowded with awards, MOTOR magazine’s Top 20 Tools Award stands a bit taller than the rest. Their technical editors... - September 21, 2011 - Reichert Technologies
NAFA Presents First-Ever "Mastering International Fleet Management" Seminar
NAFA Fleet Management will hold its first ever seminar on international fleet management November 1-3, 2011 at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida. - September 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Car Customization Will Motivate the Sales of Personalized Car Accessories: Car Parts Retailer Autoyet
As a majority of car manufacturers join the force of car customization services, personalized car accessories will capture a bigger and bigger part of the market according to car accessories store Autoyet. - September 21, 2011 - Autoyet
iTraceRT-MVT: Gyro Based System for Multi Vehicle Tracking to Test Automotive Driver Assistance Systems by Automated Driving
iMAR GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of inertial measuring systems for navigation, stabilization, surveying, guidance and control, being designed for defence, surveying, automotive and industrial applications, launched its latest generation of miniaturized precise fiber optic gyro based systems... - September 19, 2011 - iMAR GmbH
Level 5 Motorsports Revved Up for Enduro Appearance After Missing Silverstone
The team has made podium finishes in some of the biggest races of the past year, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Six Hours of Imola. Last month, the crew competed in the four-mile Road America circuit for the sixth round of the ALMS season and won its class, which continued Level 5’s undefeated record in American Le Mans Series competition this year. - September 18, 2011 - Level 5 Motorsports
Electric Motor Werks Announces First Prototype BMW 3-Series Conversion Completion
Palo Alto company, Electric Motor Werks announced successful completion of the design and construction work on the first 3-series BMW electric conversion. The electric prototype has been extensively test-driven to tune various components and will be unveiled during the upcoming Annual Palo Alto EV... - September 18, 2011 - Electric Motor Werks
Car Leasing and Financing for Expatriates in USA Without a U.S. Credit Score by ExpatRide.com
For newly arrived foreign nationals in the USA it is very frustrating not having a U.S. credit score. When it comes to car leasing and financing ExpatRide has solved that problem. - September 18, 2011 - ExpatRide International, Inc.
BMW of Murrieta Hits the Road
BMW of Murrieta is now fully operational and their newest ad campaign is sure to be turning heads and making them a household name soon. - September 17, 2011 - BMW of Murrieta
Camry Effect Unites Toyota Owners
Germain Sarasota, a local Toyota dealership, is proud to announce the launch of the "Camry Effect," a digital portal where Camry owners past and present can share how this incredible car became a part of their life. - September 17, 2011 - Germain Toyota of Sarasota
Sanderson Ford Hosts “All Ford Show”
Sanderson Ford will be hosting the “All Ford Show” in Glendale, Arizona on October 1. - September 17, 2011 - Sanderson Ford
The Cumberland Chrysler Center Unveils Details About Their Newest Fall Sales and Promotions
The Cumberland Chrysler Center is proud to announce the details of their 2011 Fall Save-a-thon promotion. The Cookeville, TN based Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM dealer will be offering great pricing specials and even better financing options. The Fall promotion hits each of the different makes with... - September 16, 2011 - Cumberland Chrysler Center
Bob Gillingham Ford and The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation Host 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
Bob Gillingham Ford teams up with The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation for their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting military Veterans on Friday, September 16th, at Bunker Hill Golf House in Medina. - September 15, 2011 - Bob Gillingham Ford
Discovery Car Hire Stands Firm on the No GPS Tracking on Rental Cars Movement
If there is one car rental company that’s strongly against GPS tracking devices to be installed on rental cars, it’s Discovery Car Hire. The company is determined to continue to make sure that every client keeps his or her privacy when travelling. - September 15, 2011 - Discovery Car Hire
Warranty Direct Expands Vehicle Service Contract Coverage for Customers at No Extra Charge
Warranty Direct, a leading provider of extended vehicle service contracts, has announced expanded coverage for its major policies at no additional cost to customers. - September 15, 2011 - Warranty Direct
Plymouth Lincoln Dealer is #1 Volume Lincoln Dealer in Nation for August 2011
Hines Park Lincoln, a Lincoln dealer located near Detroit, is pleased to announce it was the #1 volume Lincoln Dealer in the nation for August 2011. - September 15, 2011 - Hines Park Lincoln
Dunkermotor Introduces CANopen, Profibus, Modbus Enabled Solar Tracker Motors
Embedded intelligence reduces bus traffic and can take over mission critical motion control functions when network is down. - September 14, 2011 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Cookeville Toyota Dealer Giving Away TV
As an incentive for customers, especially those interested in services, Cumberland Toyota will be giving away a free TV to one lucky winner. - September 14, 2011 - Cumberland Toyota
Clear Lake Infiniti is Excited to Offer Houston Customers Infiniti Personal Assistant
Every new Infiniti sold at Clear Lake Infiniti now comes with unlimited, four-year complimentary access to “anything, anytime, anywhere” task assistant agents. - September 11, 2011 - Clear Lake Infiniti
Don Chalmers Ford in Albuquerque Wins Ford’s President’s Award for the 11th Time
Don Chalmers Ford is honored to receive their eleventh President’s Award for superior Customer Satisfaction. - September 10, 2011 - Don Chalmers Ford
Seon Design Introduces the Super Tough Outdoor CA Wedge Camera for Mobile Applications
Deploy the industry-leading outdoor CA Wedge with confidence. The world’s #1 mobile surveillance systems supplier*, Seon Design, delivers an industry-leading exterior camera for mobile applications. - September 08, 2011 - Seon Design Inc.
One Concierge Gears Up for 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show
The Frankfurt International Motor Show is one of the largest automotive shows in the world and this year, One Concierge is determined to be part of it. - September 08, 2011 - One Concierge
Dick Hannah Dealerships Provides Cars for Annual MDA Executive Lock-up
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) annual Executive Lock-up in the Portland/Vancouver area successfully raised over $72,000 this year by arresting and locking up local business executives. This year Dick Hannah Dealerships partnered with the MDA by providing vehicles for use by the... - September 08, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Car Classifieds Web Site Launches for Midwest Residents
Easy-to-use site is free to use for both buyers and sellers. - September 08, 2011 - Midwest Car Trader
Motorz TV 5th Season Premieres This Fall
New season of the hit car show “Motorz” premieres on national television later this month. - September 04, 2011 - Duke Networks, LLC
Gateway Classic Cars Continues to Grow
Classic Car dealer firmly believes now is the time to buy your dream car. - September 04, 2011 - Gateway Classic Cars
Long-Term Effects of Credit Crunch on Used Commercial Vehicle Availability Seen in Shortage of 3 Year Old Used Vans, Reports Anchor Vans
Anchor Vans, a leading retailer of used vans, has reported a shortage of 3 year old used vans as a result of the credit crunch three years ago. - September 04, 2011 - Anchor Vans
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces a Car Lease Resource for Auto Owners
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home announces its affiliation with Lease Trader. Lease Trader is a quality resource for individuals looking to take over or transfer an existing automotive lease. This service handles all legal, vehicle shipping, and contact tasks in order to simplify any lease transfer process. - September 03, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Kabiela – Automotive Group Buying Launches as the First Group Buying and Daily Deals Site for the Automotive Enthusiast Niche Market
The Corux Group, LLC is launching Kabiela (http://Kabiela.com), the first group buying and daily deals site catering specifically to the automotive enthusiast niche market. Much like Groupon or LivingSocial, Kabiela harnesses the power of social networks to negotiate deals with partner merchants... - September 03, 2011 - The Corux Group, LLC
Odyne Systems Awarded DOE and SCAQMD Contracts
Department Of Energy and South Coast Air Quality Management District Award Cost Shared Project to Odyne to Design and Evaluate Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - August 31, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Nalley Lexus Roswell Wins Elite of Lexus Award
Nalley Lexus Roswell, a distinguished Lexus dealership in Roswell, Georgia, recently has been awarded the 2010 Elite of Lexus award. This award is given to Lexus dealers who excel at sales, service, and overall owner support. - August 31, 2011 - Nalley Lexus of Roswell
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Supports the Special Olympics
Jacksonville Nissan Dealership Teams Up with the Florida Surfing Association to Raise Money. - August 31, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC is Offering Free Shipping on Longevity Plasma Cutters, Welders, and Multipurpose Units
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment is proud to reinstate free shipping on all Longevity plasma cutters, welders, and multipurpose units. Among the selection of plasma cutters are the Longevity ForceCut 40d, 50d, 40i, 50i, 60i and 80i, as well as the PlasmaPro. All include 100% constant arc and... - August 31, 2011 - NHProEquip
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC is Now a CEMB Wheel Products Dealer
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC has developed a relationship with CEMB-USA. - August 30, 2011 - NHProEquip
Get Service at Clear Lake Infiniti in Houston and Win Great Prizes from Infiniti
Houston Infiniti dealer, Clear Lake Infiniti, is taking part in Infiniti’s At Your Service Sweepstakes. Participants have the chance to win a two-year service plan, a new car and more. - August 28, 2011 - Clear Lake Infiniti
Sanderson Volvo Sponsors Phoenix Cooks, Benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Sanderson Volvo is sponsoring Phoenix Cooks, a Labor Day Weekend event benefitting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. - August 28, 2011 - Sanderson Volvo
NAFA Supports Proposed Ruling Regarding Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues to monitor upcoming legislation that could affect fleet managers. - August 27, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Bunk Campers Team Up with War Child Ireland for Electric Picnic Giveaway
For the second year running Bunk Campers are teaming up with the War Child Ireland competition to offer four days campervan rental for the Electric Picnic Festival in County Laois from 2nd – 4th September 2011. Leave out the wrestling with pegs, strings, covers and instructions for tents -... - August 27, 2011 - Bunk Campers
Bunk Campers Sponsor "Race Around Ireland," Europe’s Toughest Cycle Challenge
Bunk Campers have recently agreed to support Philip Field in "Race Around Ireland," Europe’s toughest non-stop 2,100km cycle challenge to raise money for Help for Heroes taking place from 11th September 2011. The cut off time for the event is 132 hours for solos and two person teams... - August 26, 2011 - Bunk Campers
Electric Motor Werks - Bringing Thousands of High-Performance Car Conversions to the US Roads
Electric Motor Werks (EMotorWerks) is a California Group focused on promoting high performance electric conversions. Their mission is to dramatically accelerate adoption of electric car conversions and raise the image of the affordable and fun electric car solutions. - August 26, 2011 - Electric Motor Werks
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of P & D Performance Invention
Ashvin P. and Colin D., Texas residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their P & D Performance concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to greatly simplify a common automotive... - August 25, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for All Weather Covering Invention
Andy G. and Pamela E., Kentucky residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their All Weather Covering invention to industry over the next 2 years. An effective new product designed to protect vehicles from the... - August 25, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
MAHA-USA Announced Introduction of New Line of Auto Lifts
Pinckard, Alabama based auto repair manufacturer MAHA-USA has recently announced the introduction of several new products to their existing line of innovative auto lifts. These new solutions are designed to increase the ability of their clients to offer a wider array of services to their... - August 25, 2011 - Maha-USA
Pedestrian Safety Undertray Molded from SABIC’s Xenoy iQ* Resin Helps Ford C-MAX Earn Euro NCAP Five-Star Rating
Xenoy iQ* resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV). - August 25, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Helwig Auto Clinic Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary - Special Offers and Sales Planned Through the Year
Helwig Auto Clinic, the leading auto maintenance and repair shop in south-central Wisconsin is delighted to celebrate its 10th successful year in business. A Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled on Saturday, September 17th from 11 am to 3 pm. - August 24, 2011 - Helwig Auto Clinic