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NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Tail Gate Master Invention
Manuel A., a Hawaii-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Tail Gate Master concept to manufacturers and marketers over the next 2 years. An innovative and handy new item sure to appeal to truck owners everywhere, the Tail Gate... - May 08, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Titus Will Announces Massive Used Trucks Sale – Chevy, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda and More
Titus-Will Cars based in Olympia, WA have been the foremost used cars and used trucks dealers for over 70 years. With a highly successful track record over decades, Titus-Will has always kept their finger right on the pulse of the automobile market. Recently Titus-Will have announced a giant used trucks sale in Olympia. - May 08, 2010 - Titus Will
DiMora Motorcycles at George Barris Culver City Car Show
DiMora's Custom Motorcycles and Custom JX coupe will attended George Barris Culver City Car Show will have hundreds of classic cars on hand With Grand Marshal actor Joe Mantegna, Hollywood Icon Bo Hopkins. - May 07, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar
NAFA Announces Partnership with Ranken Technical College to Offer College Credit for CAFM Program
Ranken Technical College in St. Louis joins Ferris State University of Big Rapids, Michigan in offering college credit for NAFA's CAFM program. - May 06, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Anchor Vans Launches Site Dedicated to New and Used Vauxhall Vans in Line with New Vivaro and Movano Model Release
In time for the release of Vauxhall's new Vivaro and Movano vans, Anchor Vans has launched a micro site dedicated to new and used Vauxhall vans to help Vauxhall van buyers - May 06, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Scorpion Performance Named SFMA 2010 Manufacturer of the Year Finalist
Congratulations to Scorpion Performance, Inc. for being named a Finalist in the 10th annual Manufacturer of the Year Award presented by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) (http://www.sfma.org). Being named one of the three Finalists out of 50 nominees is truly an outstanding feat... - May 05, 2010 - scorpionperformance.com
Car Wash Industry Turns to Custom Marketing Services to Increase Business
QC Pacific partners with KAZU Agency to offer customer Bake Hand Car Wash customized marketing support to grow business in a slow economy. - May 01, 2010 - Kazu Agency
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Top Twenty Seven Auto Saving Tips Released by Crazy4MoneyClips
Most people can lower their automobile costs if they take the time to save the money. Save a few thousand dollars a year on your automobile using these easy cost saving tips. - April 29, 2010 - Crazy4MoneyClips
Anchor Vans Launches anchor4x4.co.uk, a New Website Dedicated to Used 4x4 Vans Including Used Ford Thunder 4x4s and Used Mitsubishi Warriors
Anchor Vans has launched a micro site dedicated to the sale of used 4x4 trucks called www.anchor4x4.co.uk in response to customer demand. - April 28, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Innovative Dealership Solutions (IDS) Announces June Internet Training Workshop for All Internet Sales Managers and Staff
Workshop targets internet salesperson’s looking to increase sales percentages through improved daily activities that drive leads, responses, appointments and deliveries. - April 27, 2010 - Innovative Dealership Solutions
NAFA Addresses Funding Strategies for Corporate Fleet Managers at Institute & Expo
"Funding Strategies" offers fleet managers a primer on what management is looking for when it comes to funding a corporation, how fleet fits in, trends in the marketplace, and how they can help themselves in the eyes of corporate management. - April 21, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Joe Verde Celebrates 25 Years Helping Dealerships Succeed
Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® is celebrating their 25th year in business. - April 21, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Belle Tire Goodyear Blimp Ride Giveaway
Enter to win two invitations to ride the Goodyear blimp and experience a once in a lifetime aerial ride. The ride on the Goodyear Blimp takes place from the Akron Ohio base. - April 20, 2010 - Belle Tire
Turn Up the Nostalgia, Turn Down Driving Stress
Refresh Your Car, the authority in car air fresheners, has added a contemporary spin to a time-honored scent. The new Very Cherry line of air fresheners strikes a delicate balance between fruity & subtle, creating a pleasant and inviting fragrance. - April 18, 2010 - Refresh Your Car
Public Safety Fleet Managers Share Their Experiences and Wisdom at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association provides public safety fleet managers a forum to discuss issues, problems, and successes within their field at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit. - April 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Davis is Ready for RAM JAM
Through Monday April 19th, an Additional $1,000.00 GMAC Bonus Cash is available for All 2010 Model Year Ram 1500 Trucks. Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Davis is participating in April RAM JAM program by offering no-hassle savings combined with all available factory incentives. - April 17, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
New Free Online Service from TireHunter Locates "Hard to Find" Tires
Tire Hunter offers a unique free service for tire wholesalers, tire retailers, and the general public. TireHunter will scour the earth looking for the perfect tires for you. - April 16, 2010 - TireHunter
Busting Fuel-Saving Myths at NAFA's Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents an educational session at the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit designed to help fleet managers understand what to look for when evaluating the plethora of product claims that they receive each week. - April 16, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
TYREPAC Announces Formula DRIFT Singapore 2010 Lineup
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac announces drivers representing Team TYREPAC Kumho at Formula DRIFT Singapore. - April 16, 2010 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
Gary Lang Auto Group Goes to Bat for Richmond Burton Baseball Association as Part of Chevy Youth Baseball Initiative Sweeping Nation
Gary Lang Auto Group to provide Richmond Burton Baseball Association with new equipment, monetary donation, instructional clinics; Additional funds via Chevy Vehicle Giveaway. - April 14, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
NAFA Explains Truck Supply Chain Management at Annual Institute & Expo
Over 60 hours of educational sessions are part of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo, which will take place April 24-27 in Detroit, Michigan. - April 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Travellers Auto Barn Launches New Free Car & Campervan Sales Website for Backpackers
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s number one vehicle sales and rental company for backpackers and independent travellers has recently launched its brand new free listing car & campervan sales site for backpackers, Cars 4 Backpackers which it hopes will become the “go to” site... - April 10, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
Anchor Vans Seek Used Van Sellers to Increase Stock of Cheaper Used Vans to Retail Below £5k
Anchor Vans has announced plans to increase their stock of cheaper used vans to between 60-100 models, in order to offer a broader range of used vans at £5K or less, and urges used van sellers to go to www.webuyanyvans.co.uk - April 10, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Seven NAFA Members Named as Finalists for Fleet Industry Awards
Seven of the final nine finalists competing for three top fleet industry awards are Members of NAFA Fleet Management Association, the leading association for fleet managers throughout North America. - April 10, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Ford's Police Car of the Future on Display at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Ford's new Police Interceptor sedan will be on display in the expo hall of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 09, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Red Wing Chevrolet Encourages Community to Enter Red Wing for Youth Baseball Field Makeover
Red Wing Chevrolet would like Red Wing to rally support for a chance to win a Building Diamonds and Dreams youth baseball field makeover. - April 09, 2010 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
Exciting Scorpion Performance Drag Racing in Bradenton, FL
The first weekend in March was time for the NMCA Drag Racing season opener in Bradenton, Florida. There was a lot of action in the top Scorpion Performance (http://www.scorpionperformance.com) Pro Street Class. Chris Rini was the man to beat, coming out hard with a 6.32 @ 215 in the first session... - April 09, 2010 - scorpionperformance.com
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
WorldNav Truck GPS Now Offers Mexico Maps
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. Commercial drivers are now able to cross the U.S. border to Canada and to Mexico with added confidence that they are following truck friendly routes by using the newly updated WorldNav Truck GPS. - April 08, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Chrysler Group LLC Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Peter Grady joins Robert A. Lutz and Mark Fields as Keynote Speakers for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 08, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
McHenry County Car Dealer Appoints New Truck Manager
Gary Lang Auto Group has appointed Jeff Lang as their new Truck Manager, replacing retiring long-time Truck Manager, Doug Bober. - April 08, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Anchor Vans Reports Increased Sales of New and Used 4x4 Vehicles Caused by Extreme Weather Conditions
Anchor Vans, a leading vendor of used vans and 4x4 vehicles, reports that the snow in January and February caused a significant increase in sales of 4x4 trucks. - April 08, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Motorcycle Accident Guide
Andover personal injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley is offering a free motorcycle accident guide to help victims fight back against insurance companies. - April 07, 2010 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates
Test Your Driving Skills Online with Continental Tyres and Win a PS3
New online driving game from Continental Tyres invites you to pit your wits against various hazards and challenges and reach top gear in a bid to win prizes, including a new Sony Playstation 3 120gb Slim Console and Continental car tyre accessories. - April 07, 2010 - Continental Tyres
Mercury Presents NAFA Fleet Management Seminars in Alask
The first in a series of NAFA fleet management seminars to be held outside the continental United States will take place May 11-15 in Anchorage, Alaska. - April 07, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dr. Gas Exhaust Introduces the Straight Shot X-Over System
Dr. Gas Exhaust, the leader in stock car exhaust systems, is introducing yet another stock car system. This system is easier to manufacture and easier to put on your vehicle. Dr. Gas is passing the savings on this system to the customer making stock car racing just a little bit more financially... - April 07, 2010 - Dr. Gas Exhaust
Super Technologies Sponsors NED Engineering University at 2010 Shell Eco Marathon
Super Technologies, Inc. (incorporated in the U. S. A. since 1999) is pleased to share its contribution to the initiatives of Shell Eco Marathon, an educational platform encouraging students around the world to design, build, and test fuel-efficient vehicles. The effort is one of many Super... - April 07, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for New Children's Automotive Safety Invention
Patricia M., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to lead the marketing campaign for her new children's automotive safety invention. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with parents and caregivers everywhere, the... - April 05, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Dealers Name Joe Verde Top 2010 Auto Sales Training Company
Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® has won the 2010 Dealers’ Choice Award - as voted on by readers of Auto Dealer Monthly - as the top sales training company in the automobile industry. - April 04, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Joe Verde to Speak at Washington State Car Dealers Convention
Joe Verde, owner, Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® will hold a workshop on Fri., April 16 at the Washington State Automobile Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention in Hawaii. - April 03, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Poris Data Services Announces the Availability of Full Email List and Deployment Services for Both Consumer and B2B Mailing Lists
Poris Data Services now can append B2C and B2B emails to their Automotive Mailing Lists and can do all deployment (Blasts) and tracking. They can also create email lists for most non-Automotive demographics. This capability makes them a one stop shop for email marketing campaigns. - April 02, 2010 - Poris and Associates, LLC
Continental Tyres UK Joins Twitter - Expect Tyre Safety News and World Cup Competitions from @ContiUK
Leading tyre manufacturer and road safety expert Continental Tyres UK joins Twitter to spread news of tyre safety, driving issues, motorsport and World Cup competitions - April 02, 2010 - Continental Tyres
Anchor Vans Launches Dedicated Used Mercedes Vans Micro Site to Cater for Buyers of Used Mercedes Vans at anchormercedes.co.uk
In response to increased demand for used Mercedes vans, Anchor Vans has launched a micro site at www.anchormercedes.co.uk dedicated to used Mercedes vans. - April 01, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Honda Motorwërks to Host Free Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Clinic
Honda Motorwërks will be hosting a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling clinic at the dealership at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 2nd. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will learn about CNG refueling systems, and the benefits of driving a compressed natural gas vehicle. - March 31, 2010 - Honda Motorwerks
Anchor Vans Announces Plans to Expand Ford-Approved Vehicle Servicing Facilities at Padworth A4 Bath Road Site, Seeks Ford-Approved Service Technicians
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading Ford-approved service agent has announced plans to expand vehicle servicing facilities due to the extraordinary success of their MOT and vehicle servicing offerings. - March 31, 2010 - Anchor Vans
Toyota of Bastrop Achieves Toyota’s President Award
Toyota of Bastrop LA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award. - March 30, 2010 - Toyota of Bastrop
Virginia Tire & Auto Opens Eighth Location
Virginia Tire & Auto opens its eighth location. The location, which features state-of-the-art technologies, is conveniently located in South Riding Virginia. - March 30, 2010 - Virginia Tire & Auto
Fisker Automotive Selects Lambesis as Agency of Record
Fisker Automotive, the American manufacturer of elegantly designed, high performance, premium green automobiles, announced today that it has chosen Southern California-based global branding expert, Lambesis, as its agency of record. After an extensive review of multiple agencies -- many with... - March 29, 2010 - Lambesis, Inc.