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NAFA Presents First Fleet Management Seminars in Hawaii
NAFA's fleet management seminars are expanding beyond the Continental U.S. thanks to a partnership with Mercury Associates, Inc. The first such seminar is scheduled for March 7-11 in Hawaii. - December 18, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Terry Atamian Donates to Steve Bjork & Friends Comedy Night Fundraiser
Terry Atamian , President of Atamian Volkswagen & Honda of Tewksbury, MA Donated to benefit Patriotic Events in Tewksbury - December 18, 2010 - Terry Atamian
Phx Body Shop Rocked and Humbled by Exposure
Local Phx Body Shop LG Collision repair has been identified as the Phx Auto Body Shop ... "Top Merchant 2010" - December 17, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo Registrations Coming in at Record Pace
NAFA Fleet Management Association is witnessing record registrations for its 2011 Institute & Expo. - December 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Leviton Electrifies Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market with New Charger Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Sustainable Valox iQ* Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leviton Manufacturing, a North American leader in electrical devices and systems, has selected Valox iQ* resin for the housing of its new Evr-Green™ electric vehicle (EV) cord set, a portable charger for EVs. Valox iQ resin – which incorporates up-cycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from water bottles and offers molded-in color to avoid secondary painting – significantly enhances the environmental benefits of the Leviton charger. - December 17, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
The Toyota Camry, Corolla & Tundra – Exclusive Sales on New Cars at Germain Toyota of Columbus
Customers interested in new Toyota cars, such as the Camry, Corolla, and Tundra, can take advantage of December sales offered at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - December 17, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Gary Lang Auto Group Donating $100 to Operation Care Package for Cars Sold
Gary Lang Auto Group will be donating $100 to Operation Care Package for every car sold during the week of December 20th. The money will go toward items for care packages that will be sent to troops overseas. - December 15, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Delticom AG Acquires Majority Stake in Tyrepac
Europe’s #1 online tyre dealer acquires a majority stake in Asia’s first tyre portal - December 15, 2010 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
RuK Development Metal Guard’s Unique Metal Fusion Technology Provides Ultimate Engine Protection
RuK Development's new Metal Guard engine and metal treatment uses oil as a transport mechanism for its unique metal deactivators to penetrate metal 5-8 microns creating a smooth friction absorbing metal. - December 13, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
NAFA's San Francisco Chapter Officially Renamed NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter
To better define the Chapter's area, NAFA's San Francisco Chapter has been renamed the NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter. The Chapter contains fleet management professionals from the northern two-thirds of California and all of the State of Nevada except for the Las Vegas area. - December 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Becomes Charter Member of the Center for Professional Fleet Certification
NAFA Fleet Management Association is part of a new alliance created to help boost the role of fleet management throughout the business world. - December 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HawksHead TPMS, Launches New Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve System
HawksHead Systems Suppliers of Tire Pressure Monitoring systems has a new patent pending system for external TPMS Sensors - December 08, 2010 - HawksHead Systems Inc
WomenCertified® Receives Feedback from Satisfied Customers
WomenCertified® is a training and certification program designed to help businesses achieve higher standards of sales and customer service for their customers. According to founder Delia Passi, tailoring customer service to women’s levels of expectation has added benefits for male... - December 08, 2010 - WomenCertified
Germain Toyota of Columbus Extends Service Department Hours During December
Germain Toyota of Columbus offers extended service hours and service specials during December to make sure customers’ vehicles are properly maintained for the harsh winter months. - December 05, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Victoria Parking Barcelona Has Announced the Grand Opening of Its New Parking Facilities at El Prat Airport for the 16 December
On December 16 Victoria Parking will launch a new private parking area near Barcelona airport. - December 04, 2010 - Victoria Parking
Mobile Awareness Announces VisionStat™ Color Camera Systems with High Resolution Digital Monitors
Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced a high resolution digital monitor upgrade for all VisionStat™ Camera Systems. The digital VisionStat monitor presents a significant upgrade in picture quality found on both wired and wireless... - December 03, 2010 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Elephant Auto Insurance Helps People Looking for Affordable Coverage
Elephant Insurance Services is a direct-to-consumer (web and phone) auto insurance company. The company encourages a climate of individual contribution, long-term commitment and profitable growth and believes people who like what they do, do it better. Located in Richmond, VA, Elephant Insurance Services, LLC and Elephant Insurance Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Admiral Group, plc. More information is available at http://www.elephant.com. - December 02, 2010 - Elephant Insurance Services
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Insuredautowarranty.com Expands with Addition of New Partner
InsuredAutoWarranty.com is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its company with the addition of partner and Customer Service professional Jeremy Raskin. The expansion fits InsuredAutoWarranty.com’s strategy of bringing the right professionals to the company to meet all of its clients’ needs. - December 02, 2010 - Insured Auto Warranty
Drink Docker® Auto Cup Holder is Now Compatible in Most Vehicles Manufactured Since 1988
Drink Docker®, the revolutionary drink cup holder, is now spreading the word about the compatibility of their Auto Cup Holder in most models of cars and SUVs manufactured since 1988. The Drink Docker® has been designed and adjusted now to fit into any cup holder in order to keep any size... - December 02, 2010 - Drink Docker
Advanced Auto Detailing Machines Now Available in 50 Hz
Daimer® to introduce 50 Hz steam cleaners, pressure washers and upholstery carpet cleaners designed to clean vehicles inside and out. - December 02, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Germain Toyota of Columbus Offers Services to Make Car Buying Easier and More Convenient
Germain Toyota of Columbus extends its customer service this holiday season by helping customers Shop Smart through its vast array of features and services. - December 01, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ SABIC® STAMAX® Long Glass Fiber PP Helps Hyundai Sonata’s Plastic Door Module Win 2010 SPE Innovation Award
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its lightweight, high-performance SABIC® STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin helped Hyundai-Kia Motors win a coveted Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2010 Innovation Award on Nov. 9. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Noryl GTX* Conductive Resins Offer Greater Dimensional Stability for Larger Automotive Body Panels
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Gary Lang Auto Group – Official Drop Off Point for Operation Care Package
Gary Lang Auto Group is now a drop off point in the McHenry area for Operation Care Packages. - December 01, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
The Autocricket.com Racing Team Will be Making Laps on December 11th
The supercharged Lotus is heading back to the track for some high-speed excitement with the Autocricket.com and 877-For-Insurance race teams. - December 01, 2010 - AutoCricket.com
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia Announces Black Tag Sale
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia is extending Black Friday Sale through the end of November. Customers can browse Swift’s Black Tag Specials online at www.SwiftInDavis.com where Black Tags adorn all vehicle listings. - November 24, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Melbourne Used Car Company Proves Moving Pictures Help Move Cars
Despite ubiquitous global predictions that video will overtake text on the worldwide web, Australian businesses have been slow to implement video-based tools on their website. Yet Evanwood Motors, a leading Melbourne used car dealer, and their operating partner Car City, have both recently seen... - November 23, 2010 - Evanwood Motors
Reno Vulcanizing Offers Free Reno Auto Care Get Ready for Winter Special
Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires is offering a limited free service to check your car to make sure it is road worthy for the winter. - November 22, 2010 - Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care And Tires
Amura Marketing Technologies Has Announced a Special Offer for Honda Dealerships in United States
Amura Marketing Technologies, a high-impact international technology group with offices in the USA and Asia, has announced a special offer for Honda dealerships throughout United States. - November 22, 2010 - Amura Marketing Technologies
Service Consultant at Tonkin’s Acura Dealership Wins National Award
Darrel Honigberg Places First in the National Acura Service Consultant Skills Competition. - November 20, 2010 - Tonkin Auto Group
NHTSA Thanks NAFA for Supporting the Campaign Against Distracted Driving
NAFA Fleet Management Association is a strong advocate for driver safety and is proud to support the annual "Drive Safely Work Week" campaign. - November 19, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ACS Dealer Management System Releases Integration with KEYper Systems
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) adds Electronic Key Management integration. - November 18, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Ace Karts Leads the Pack in Adrenaline with Safety
Motorsport's popularity comes from its inherent danger; sports that don’t carry such a high risk of serious injury simply don’t provide the same adrenaline rush. However, one Melbourne go karting centre, Ace Karts, is ensuring that drivers as young as 6 years old can join in on the fun... - November 18, 2010 - Ace Karts
Gary Lang Auto Group Casting Call
Gary Lang Auto Group is looking for people to sing its jingle and be featured in its television ads. Videos will be uploaded to Gary Lang’s Facebook page. - November 17, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
David Maus Toyota Proud Sponsor of Birdies for the Brave
David Maus Toyota proudly supports Birdies for the Brave at Alaqua Lakes Country Club on Sunday to raise money for Homes for our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation to benefit the US Military Veterans. - November 17, 2010 - David Maus Automotive
ACS Dealer Management System Releases New Quick Lube Application Within Service Writer Pro for GM, Ford, Chrysler and Import Dealers
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) Adds a New Quick Lube Application to Service Writer Pro. - November 15, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
US Direct Protect Was on The Lifetime Channel's The Balancing Act to Explain Vehicle Service Contracts
Vehicle Service Contract provider US Direct Protect was on The Balancing Act to explain the benefits of having your vehicle covered. - November 13, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Trailer-Lift Hits the Jackpot in Vegas
Trailer Lift Ltd, a company based in the UK has won the prestigious Global Media Award at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Their new product Trailer-Lift looks like a traditional vehicle trailer but incorporates a specially adapted scissor lift. The company has been developing the product... - November 13, 2010 - Trailer Lift Ltd
Cramer Toyota of Venice Donates a Full Vehicle Detail Valued at $100 to the Toys for Tots Fundraiser
Cramer Toyota of Venice donates a full vehicle detail valued at $100 to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots fundraiser. The Marine Corps League Gulf Coast Detachment #643 conducts its Toys for Tots campaign annually with the aim of helping the children of the gulf coast have a Happy Holiday in 2010. - November 13, 2010 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
Hints and Tips for Hiring Limos or Wedding Cars from Limo Hire Company Owner Jackie Jolliffe
Limo-Scene & Wedding Cars offers hints for people wanting to hire a limo or wedding car. - November 12, 2010 - Limo-Scene
James Lawyer Named New President of WomenCertified® Auto
WomenCertified®, the Seal women trust for better service, is raising the bar even higher in the automotive industry by naming James Lawyer as its new President of the WomenCertified® Auto division. Jim Lawyer is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in the field of online... - November 12, 2010 - WomenCertified
NAFA's Legislative Team Clarifies Sales of Taxable Fuel Issues
NAFA retains experienced legislative representatives in Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON to coordinate vital information on laws, regulations, and other government activity relating to fleets. - November 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Car Audio Shop in Chico, CA, Joins with SEO Advertising Pros to Bring Area Drivers Quality Upgrades
Just-Installs Car Audio, a mobile electronics specialist based in Chico, California, is pleased to announce their new collaboration with Prospect Genius, an online marketing company offering SEO services. This partnership is designed to ensure that Chico-area drivers have the easy access they need... - November 11, 2010 - Just-Installs Car Audio
ACS DMS Releases Color F&I Menu for Honda, Acura, GM, Ford, Chrysler, VW, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, and Subaru Dealerships
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) upgrades ACSFirst with new Color F&I Menu and Disclaimer “It’s all about listening to our customer’s need,” explained Van Koppersmith, President of ACS. “When we first included F&I menus several years... - November 10, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Limo-Scene Launches Rare 18 Seater Silver Hummerzine
Limo-Scene & Wedding Cars launches a rare 18 seater hummer limo. - November 10, 2010 - Limo-Scene
ACS Dealer Management System Expands Kia Communications. Adds Kia to Growing GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, VW, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru, & Mercedes Benz Certifications.
Windows® Based ACCESS DMS communications adds VIN Inquiry interface. - November 09, 2010 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
NewProductHelp.com Prepares to Represent Flag It Invention to the Industry on Global Basis
Steve S., a California resident and inventor, has enlisted the invention assistance skills of Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com in promoting his Flag It invention to industry over the next 24 months. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with those who carry oversized loads in... - November 08, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
RüK Development Introduces Unique Brand of Automotive Chemical Products Color Coded for Easy Identification
RüK Development's new color coded automotive chemical line has great visual appeal and makes it easy to identify each chemical category. The extreme visual appeal of RüK Developments product line should appeal to the consumer and visually jump off the retail shelf. - November 07, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
Significant Savings on the Winter Maintenance Package at Germain Toyota of Columbus
Customers wishing to service Toyota vehicles can receive a special offer in November with the Winter Maintenance Package at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - November 06, 2010 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH