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The 2011 Nissan Maxima, ALG’s Residual Value Award for Best Fullsize Car, Available at Hudson Nissan
Charleston, SC residents can now find the Residual Value Award winner for Best Full Size Car, the 2011 Nissan Maxima, at Hudson Nissan. - April 27, 2011 - Hudson Nissan
Bay Ridge Ford Offers 2011 Ford Edge, a Top Safety Pick
Bay Ridge Ford is pleased to offer customers the 2011 Ford Edge, Ford’s popular midsize crossover that recently earned a Top Safety Pick. - April 27, 2011 - Bay Ridge Ford
Dick Hannah Dealerships is Hiring
As the area economy improves, local businesses are now re-hiring. Dick Hannah Dealerships, the largest auto dealership group in the state of Washington, is currently hiring for approximately 65-75 open positions to accommodate the increase in demand in 2011. Increased auto sales is widespread... - April 23, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Dick Hannah Toyota Increases Energy Efficiency While Reducing Maintenance Costs
Dick Hannah Toyota recently completed a major retrofit project by participating in the Cowlitz Public Utilities Department’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) Plus Lighting Offer by instituting energy-efficient interior and exterior lighting. This retrofit allows Dick Hannah Toyota,... - April 23, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
New Research by SABIC Innovative Plastics Underscores Importance of Lexan* PC Auto Glazing for Extended EV Range and Reduced Emissions
SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. - April 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Anti-Static and Low-Gloss/No-Paint Solutions Add Stylish High Quality to Automotive Interiors
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched two new specialty materials that make creating and maintaining high-quality, attractive automotive interiors much easier. - April 22, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Richard Petty Joins Team NitroFill
Richard Petty, 7 Time NASCAR Champion, joins “Team NitroFill” promoting their Tire Inflation Maintenance program. - April 22, 2011 - NitroFill
Compare Auto Insurance Rates with Elephant Auto Insurance
Elephant auto insurance is now offering cheap online auto insurance quotes in Maryland. Go online and explore for the best products and services that Elephant is offering with excellent customer services, cheap auto insurance rates and much more. - April 21, 2011 - Elephant Insurance Services
Auto Detailing Machines Accepts Multiple Fuels for Heat
Daimer®'s 12800 specialized pressure washers offer heated power and modest psi for cleaning that is gentle on car and truck surfaces. - April 21, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
3PL Nexus Announces Launch of New Website
Third party logistics provider Nexus announces the launch of its new website and updated logo. - April 19, 2011 - Nexus Distribution
Brooklyn, NY Ford Dealer Offers Ford’s Impressive Pickup Line
Bay Ridge Ford, a leading Ford dealer in Brooklyn, NY, is happy to offer customers the impressive Ford pickup line. The pickup line features class leaders in fuel economy. - April 18, 2011 - Bay Ridge Ford
Honda Graduate Program Available at Troy Honda
College graduates and soon-to-be graduates can gain independence and get special financing through the Honda Graduate Program. Troy Honda, a Honda dealer near Detroit, invites college graduates to take advantage of this special offer. - April 18, 2011 - Troy Honda
Lead Verification Team at AutoCricket.com Expands
2011 stands to be a promising year for AutoCricket.com with the latest expansion within the lead verification team. - April 17, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Tyrepac Expands Local Network of Fitting Locations
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac expands local network of fitting locations.. - April 16, 2011 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
VinSolutions Announces Certification with Mitsubishi for Dealer CRM and ILM
VinSolutions is currently certified with thirteen (13) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), now including Mitsubishi Motors, with new partnerships in development. - April 15, 2011 - VinSolutions
VinSolutions Announces Lead Certification with Saab
VinSolutions is currently certified with thirteen (13) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), now including Saab, with new partnerships in development. - April 15, 2011 - VinSolutions
New 230V Mobile Car Wash Machines Offer "Delicate" Power
Daimer®'s Super Max™ 9000 auto detailing power washers offer 1500 psi and steam cleaning in one maneuverable unit. - April 15, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
World Series MVP Mike Lowell Joins Miami Car Dealer Miami Lakes Automall Team
Mike Lowell, 3 Time World Series Champion and 2007 World Series MVP, signed onto the team at Miami Lakes Automall, a leading Miami Car Dealer selling new Chevrolet, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi models as well as Certified Preowned Vehicles at the guaranteed lowest prices in South... - April 14, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall
HD Plug & Play Mobile Video Surveillance Camera for School Bus Operators - Buddy NightOwl
tti launches the "Buddy" NightOwl, a Plug & Play high definition mobile video surveillance camera, for the school bus market...its time for a different approach - April 13, 2011 - TTI
April Issue is Now Live on Exec Digital
Ever wonder what it takes to become a billionaire? The men that Exec Digital has profiled in its April issue will tell you one thing – it’s all about hard work. From fashion moguls to hip-hop tycoons, billionaires like Bernard Arnault and Mark Zuckerberg, soon-to-be billionaires like... - April 08, 2011 - WDM Group
Car Electronics Shop in Santa Maria, CA, Joins with SEO Company to Reach Out to More Local Drivers
Lombards Stereo, a Santa Maria-based mobile electronics shop, announces its partnership with the Internet marketing team at Prospect Genius as part of an effort to connect with more local customers through online searches. - April 07, 2011 - Lombards Stereo
Cramer Toyota of Venice Announces Record Sub-Prime Auto Loans Funded in March 2011
A record number of Cramer Toyota customers were financed through non-prime or sub-prime sources last month. - April 07, 2011 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Cramer Toyota of Venice Donates $100 Dollars to the South County Family YMCA
Cramer Toyota of Venice donates $100 dollars to the South County Family YMCA. The Venice YMCA serves the community providing both an area for health fitness but more importantly programs for the community. Many of the programs offered by the South County family YMCA in Venice are unique in that no... - April 07, 2011 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Cramer Toyota of Venice Have Once Again Earned Toyota’s Highest Honor
Cramer Toyota of Venice have once again earned Toyota’s highest honor. For the 20th year in a row, Cramer Toyota of Venice has earned Toyota’s President’s Award. - April 07, 2011 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Cramer Toyota of Venice Has Earned First Place in the Sarasota Herald’s Readers Choice Awards
Cramer Toyota of Venice has earned First Place in the Sarasota Herald’s Readers Choice Awards in three categories. The categories that Cramer Toyota of Venice won first place awards are Best Import Car Dealer, Best Import Truck Dealer and Best Auto Dealer Service. - April 07, 2011 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Auto-Refilling Mobile Car Wash Pressure Washers
Daimer®'s Super Max™ 7000 mobile car wash systems expand the company's line of modest priced, highly-portable heated power cleaning machines. - April 07, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Junk Hauling Business in Wilson, NC, Uses SEO to Improve Search Engine Results Placement
Cash for Junk and Wreck Cars is a junk and scrap metal service in Wilson, NC, that just recently signed up with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company. Now, local residents will be able to find the appliance disposal company through simplified search engine results. - April 06, 2011 - Cash for Junk and Wreck Cars
Unheated Auto Detailing Power Washers with Mounting Options, Low Price
Daimer®'s new line of car pressure washers offers modest psi and support for wall and truck mounting as well as optional multi-wand operation. - April 04, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
NAFA's 2011 I&E Keynote Speakers Are Straight Out of Today's Headlines
Shane Terblanche, Don Esmond, and Joe Gibbs will present Keynote Addresses on three consecutive days at NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, NC. - April 03, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
TFI Envision Develops Spring Brake Promotion for Bendix®
Bendix® Friction Materials launched their 2011 spring promotion to benefit consumers and repair shops again, with the help of TFI Envision, Inc. This year’s consumer program offers a coupon to reward repair shop loyalty on future service. Studies on vehicle ownership for have shown that... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Veratad Technologies, LLC Partners with VisionMenu to Provide a Seamless Integration of Identity Verification and Red Flags Rule Compliance
VisionMenu Automates Identity Verification for Automotive and Powersports Dealers - April 02, 2011 - Veratad Technologies, LLC
Dick Hannah Dealerships Plants 50,000 Trees
Since March 2007, Dick Hannah Dealerships has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree with every new and pre-owned car sold. In February 2011 they reached a milestone of 50,000 trees donated and are continuing to donate. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be the 50,000 customer... - April 02, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
NAFA Enters Endorsement Agreement with NTEA
The NTEA has joined a growing list of organizations who endorse NAFA's CAFM program as the standard of excellence for fleet management education. - April 01, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Redefining Mobile Video Surveillance – tti Launches the New Plug & Play High Definition Range of Solutions
tt-i provides an industry first with HD plug & play mobile video surveillance for the school bus and passenger markets. Their solutions provide the latest technology and offers value for money for those looking for a mobile video surveillance. - March 30, 2011 - TTI
AutoPlus Implements QR Codes for Car Dealerships
AutoPlus Systems introduces QR codes for car dealerships that are linked to electronic vehicle brochures and incentive coupons. This powerful new technology will provide the customer with information and motivation which both help the dealer close the sale. - March 30, 2011 - AutoPlus Systems
Consumer Phones Bring Together Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Job Dispatch
Job dispatch and scheduling company, vWorkApp, announces the integration of "turn-by-turn" navigation into their product. vWorkApp works with the best of breed navigation providers, TomTom and Google, to provide voice instructions to navigate drivers through their day's work schedule. - March 27, 2011 - vWorkApp
Matt Ford Sales is Excited to Announce New Packages for the 2012 Ford Fiesta
Matt Ford Sales confirms that the 2012 Ford Fiesta will now have two interior packages and one exterior package available to customers. - March 27, 2011 - Matt Ford
Pierce Ball Gallery Announces the "Art of the Car" Show for Spring 2011
"Cars are a study in elegant design details. I had in my minds' eye a show that celebrated those details and was able to find 3 artists that were perfect for this show," says Elizabeth P. Ball, director of the Pierce Ball Gallery - March 26, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery
Matthews Hargreaves Chevrolet is Set to Sell the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the electric vehicle named the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, is now in stock at Matthews Hargreaves Chevrolet. - March 25, 2011 - Matthews Hargreaves Chevrolet
Bell Performance Announces BELLICIDE for Fuel Storage Problems
BELLICIDE is the solution for microbial contamination in fuel storage systems. Eliminating bacteria and fungi problems. - March 24, 2011 - Bell Performance Inc
Charleston Nissan Dealer Offers Nissan College Graduate Rebate Program
College graduates and soon-to-be graduates can take advantage of Hudson Nissan’s College Graduate Rebate Program. Hudson Nissan, a Nissan dealership in Charleston, SC, offers a large selection of new Nissan cars. - March 24, 2011 - Hudson Nissan
Germain Toyota’s Pit Stop Express for Fast Quality Service
Customers who wish to service their vehicles can receive an oil change, tire rotation, alignment, brake replacement, fluid replacement, tire replacement or battery replacement in Germain Toyota’s Pit Stop Express. - March 23, 2011 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
G&A Marketing Offers New Automotive Marketing & Sales Resource
Dealers Look to G&A’s Monthly E-Newsletter for Industry News, Reliable Advice. - March 20, 2011 - G&A Marketing
Expand Your Company With New Car Leads: LeadBeaver.com
The online lead specialist reaches out to growing companies in efforts to help expand profits in 2011 with new car leads. - March 20, 2011 - LeadBeaver.com
New Virtual Car Showroom for Nearly New Cars from CC Leasing
Customers can now browse for nearly new, one owner vehicles over the web with CC Leasing's new virtual showroom. - March 19, 2011 - CC Leasing
SGS TÜV Wins Technical Service Designation
As industry and trade globalize, the automotive sector is one of the key industries where manufacturers and suppliers often have to meet a great range of legal requirements. Getting vehicles or vehicle parts approved is a vital precondition for sales all around the world, and there is a great clamor in the industry for synergy and leaner approval procedures. - March 19, 2011 - SGS
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) Hires Range as Account Manager
AT&S hired Michael S. Range as an Account Manager in St. Louis - March 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
NAFA Lends a Hand to Charlotte's Habitat for Humanity
NAFA Fleet Management Association Members and Affiliates will assist the Charlotte Habitat for Humanity on Friday, April 8 to get into the spirit of NAFA's annual Institute & Expo and do a good deed at the same time. - March 18, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dick Hannah Dealerships Increases Energy Efficiency While Reducing Maintenance Costs
Dick Hannah Dealerships recently completed a major retrofit project which included network computer power management, lighting and daylight harvesting. This project was designed in partnership with Clark Public Utilities. Clark Public Utilities provided technical expertise including estimated power... - March 17, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Explore the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe in Exec Digital’s March Issue
When it comes to luxury automobiles, British auto brand Rolls Royce has always been at the top of the heap. Every time Rolls Royce releases a new model, Exec can’t wait to take a closer look. The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is among the latest offerings from Rolls Royce, and its... - March 16, 2011 - WDM Group