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Eastern Shore Toyota Announces Free Proxy Browsing Tool, Available at IPToyota.com
IPToyota.com will now offer customers a free proxy browsing service available at http://iptoyota.com/proxy. - February 16, 2010 - Eastern Shore Toyota
More and More Motorist Searching for the James Bond Lifestyle and Use AstonFinder.com
AstonFinder is a new internet-based advertising partnership exclusively specialising in Aston Martin motor cars for sale. - February 16, 2010 - AstonFinder.com
"Free Auto Body Repair" Program Approved & Launched by Local Body Shops
Guaranteed "Free Auto Body Repair" Program Finally Approved and Launched. For years consumers have dreamed of No Deductibles or Free Top Quality Auto Body repair From local Body Shops...The time has come. - February 15, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
Demand Still Outstripping Supply of New Cars in the UK
UK Car Discount, one of the country's leading online new car dealerships, are still seeing customer demand for new cars outstripping the rate at which manufacturers can supply. - February 15, 2010 - UK Car Discount
Interstate Title Solutions Announces Carfax Integration for DMV Nationwide
New Partnership allows dealers to access Carfax directly from DMV Nationwide. DMV Nationwide (www.dmvnationwide.com), the newest web solution that allows dealers to instantly calculate fees and taxes for all 50 states through their secure website, has integrated access to Carfax Vehicle History... - February 15, 2010 - Interstate Title Solutions
Clean Air Cab Responds Swiftly to Toyota Prius Recall
Clean Air Cab completes recall maintenance on it's entire fleet of cabs in under 24 hours. - February 14, 2010 - Clean Air Cab
Free Truck Friendly Mapping via Google Earth
Truck drivers are being mandated to follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles. For small to midsized fleets the requirement can be an extra expense in an already challenging economy. A new program offers an economical method of determining truck friendly routes without the added expense of equipping each driver with a dedicated trucker friendly GPS. TeleType combines the use of it’s new WorldNav Truck PC software with Google Earth for an unlimited number of drivers to use free of charge - February 12, 2010 - TeleType Co.
Eastern Shore Toyota Announces Internet Campaign to Provide Customers with Information About the Recalls for Pedals and Brakes
Eastern Shore Toyota announces an information campaign to be delivered via the internet regarding resources about the Toyota recall. - February 12, 2010 - Eastern Shore Toyota
Free iPhone App Helps You at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Nationwide Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP have developed a free iPhone app designed to give you roadside assistance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. - February 12, 2010 - Brown, Koro & Romag
DiMora's $2 Million Luxury Automobile Uses Breakthrough Worldport Navigator Control System
DiMora Motorcar is the first OEM to use Worldport Navigator to speed web access in Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the Natalia SLS 2. - February 12, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar
Force Marketing Acquires New Account with Alabama Dealership
Serra Auto Group in Birmingham names Force Marketing full-service agency of record - February 12, 2010 - Force Marketing
Force Marketing Named Full-Service Agency of Record for MA Dealerships
Force Marketing has been named the full-service advertising agency of record for two Massachusetts dealerships. Empire Hyundai of Fall River, Mass. and Empire Hyundai of Plymouth, Mass. made the announcement on Feb. 1, 2010. Jim Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of Force Marketing, said in a... - February 12, 2010 - Force Marketing
Joe Verde Group to Offer Direct Access to Polk Cross Sell™ Reports
While visiting joeverde.com, dealers who visit the site for training can also directly access R. L. Polk & Co.’s monthly Polk Cross Sell™ reports. Joe Verde and R. L. Polk & Co. offer two levels of participation; dealers may opt to receive both new and used, or choose between new or only used vehicle reports. - February 12, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Gary Lang Mitsubishi Celebrates Grand Opening
Gary Lang Auto Group is celebrating the Grand Opening of its Mitsubishi store by offering guests refreshments and a chance to win a 42" flat panel TV this weekend. - February 12, 2010 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Poris and Associates, LLC Announces That Their Automotive Owners Database Contains Over 1.5 Million Vehicles on the Latest Toyota Recall List
Poris and Associates LLC, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, which offers mailing lists and data to Automotive Dealers, Aftermarket Warranty Companies, Insurance Companies, CRM/Direct Mail Companies, and others, is pleased to announce that their database contains over 1.5 million vehicles on Toyota’s current recall list. Their automotive database contains over 82 million currently registered vehicles. - February 12, 2010 - Poris and Associates, LLC
Experience the Fifth-Generation Toyota 4runner at Carson Toyota
All-new 2010 version of mid-sized SUV available in six models. - February 11, 2010 - carson toyota
Explore the 2010 GLK350 SUV at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Los Angeles dealership offers fresh take on Mercedes-Benz's award-winning SUVs - February 10, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Automotive Accessory to Potential Licensees
Erick H., Indiana resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his new automotive accessory to potential licensees worldwide. A simple yet innovative new product designed to prevent inadvertent mishaps in a vehicle, the invention's... - February 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Enhanced 2010 Toyota Tundra Available Now at Carson Toyota
Two new packages include Tundra Platinum Package and Tundra Work Truck. - February 06, 2010 - carson toyota
All-New E350 BlueTEC Sedan Coming to Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Los Angeles dealership introduces ninth-generation E-Class model that pays homage to the automotive future. - February 06, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Goes Back to the Future
See automotive industry's latest technology at Los Angeles dealership. - February 06, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
EV-Charge America Launches Global Charge Net™ Smart Grid Enabled EV Charging Stations, Integrated with GridPoint, Inc.’s Smart Charging Software
EV-Charge America, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, utilizing GridPoint, Inc.’s smart grid application software, today announced an integrated smart grid enabled EV charging station solution for electric vehicles being rolled out globally on the new Charge Net™ multiple vehicle platform. - February 03, 2010 - EV-Charge America
NAFA Opens Submissions for Goill Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Goill Awards - one of the fleet management industry's most prestigious honors. - February 03, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Sterizon Launches wiEmailList for Electronic, In-Store and In-Person Email List Opt-in with Sterizon wiZit Wireless Handheld Device
Sterizon wiEmailList enables physical store-front businesses to electronically collect in-person customer email list opt-in information at the point of experience while the customer is still at the business location using Sterizon wiZit portable wireless handheld device. - February 01, 2010 - Sterizon LLC
Florida Toyota Dealer Sells More Cars the Week After Accelerator-Related Recall
Toyota dealer Earl Stewart Toyota of North Palm Beach (FL) reports that his dealerships sold more cars this Friday, Jan. 29, than on Friday, Jan. 22 before the Toyota accelerator pedal recall was announced. The dealership sold 15 cars on Friday. "That's actually three more cars than we sold... - February 01, 2010 - Earl Stewart Toyota & Scion of North Palm Beach
New Ownership Transforms Waukesha Tuffy Tire & Auto
Local franchisees purchase first location on Sunset Drive. - January 31, 2010 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
NAFA Opens Submissions for Sustainable Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association is now accepting submissions for its 2010 Sustainable Fleet Awards awarded to two sedan/light truck fleets and two truck/equipment fleets. - January 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
All-New E-Class Cabriolet Coming to Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Latest E-Class model landing at Long Beach dealership in May - January 29, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
General Motors' Vice Chairman to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
Robert A. Lutz (General Motors) joins Mark Fields (Ford Motor Company) as keynote speakers for NAFA's annual conference, which attracts fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada. - January 29, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia’s Fantasy Test-Drive Contest
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia, a new car dealership located in Davis California, is holding a contest asking customers to post online which one of six Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Kia vehicles they would like to drive on their Valentine’s Day date. Customers can enter the contest online at the dealership’s website www.SwifInDavis.com or at the dealership’s FaceBook page. - January 29, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Popular Science Honors 2009 BMW 7 Series
Irvine BMW proud vendor of the most advanced luxury sedan yet. - January 28, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Toyota Takes Top Honors at Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards
Carson Toyota proud vendor to nation's most reliable customers. - January 28, 2010 - carson toyota
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Seeing Green
Pair of hybrids takes Mercedes-Benz to new level of green sustainability - January 28, 2010 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
AdTel International Offers Free Emergency Toyota Recall Relief Service to All Toyota Franchised Dealerships
AdTel International, parent company of TRI, is offering an Emergency Toyota Recall Relief Service to All Toyota Franchised Dealerships. The offer is to assist Toyota Dealerships their customers. - January 28, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
Now Available: the New CEO Executive Mobile Office SUV
A new model of the SUV Mobile Office has been released: The CEO Executive Mobile Office SUV. This is the new High Tech Office on Wheels of the 21st Century. - January 28, 2010 - LimousinesWorld
Record Used Van Sales in December 2009 Caused by VAT and Commercial Vehicle Tax Break Changes in the New Year
Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used van vendor, reports record sales of used commercial vehicles as used van buyers made the most of the lower VAT rate and 100% tax relief on all commercial vehicles due to end in January 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Anchor Vans
NAFA's 2009 Membership Drive Adds Members from Coast to Coast
NAFA Fleet Management Association increased membership numbers for 20 of its chapters through a five month long membership drive. - January 28, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Reelcraft Introduces a New Air Vend Hose Reel
The AV4425 OLPBWL from Reelcraft is designed for air service. The reel is their most compact design able to handle 25’ of 1/4” I.D. hose. The air vend reel is small enough to be incorporated into air service stations or inside cabinets on trucks and incorporates constant tension without... - January 28, 2010 - Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Revamped 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible Coming to Orange County BMW Dealership
Style and engine updates on 328i and 335i models available this spring at Irvine BMW. - January 27, 2010 - Irvine BMW
All-New 2011 Toyota Sienna Minivan Makes Debut
Sportier Third-Generation Vehicle to Hit Carson Toyota Showroom in February - January 27, 2010 - carson toyota
Plug-In Vehicle Solutions, an Electric Car Charging Station Distributor Signs Deal with Optimization Technologies
Plug-In Vehicle Solutions,Inc., the leading distributor of electric vehicle charging stations signed an agreement with Optimization Technologies, manufacturer of the OpConnect Electric Vehicle Charging System to sell and perform installation of their product lines. The OpConnect EV Charging system... - January 27, 2010 - Plug-In Vehicle Solutions
New Joe Verde Workshop Focuses on Closing More Deals
Automotive sales and management training company, the Joe Verde Group, has a new workshop for dealers and managers in the auto industry. - January 27, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
All Furniture Services LLC is Expanding
AFS has expanded and is now offering quality detailing services for your car, motorcycle, RV, airplane, boat and more. - January 27, 2010 - All Furniture Services
Nissan & ARCO Jordan Team Up on GPS Navigation
BSTC Jordan to give a GPS Navigation from ARCO with every Nissan car sold. Bustami & Saheb Trading Co. Ltd recently signed an agreement with ARCO Jordan to provide Nissan cars with state-of-the-art GPS Navigation devices for the first time ever in the Kingdom. According to the agreement, BSTC... - January 25, 2010 - Arab Regional Company for Technology & Telecommunication
Irvine BMW Announces That Multiple BMW Models Win Best Resale Value Awards
BMW Models Kelley Blue Book kbb.com and Automotive Lease Guide Voted Best Resale Value at Irvine BMW - January 22, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW Introduces the 2011 BMW Alpine B7 Sedan
BMW announced today that the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan will make its North American debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show in February and is set to go on sale at Irvine BMW this spring. “The B7 is a new interpretation of the current BMW 7 Series platform,” said Irvine BMW General Sales... - January 22, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW Announces Six-Cylinder BMW Power Returns to the 7 Series in North America
The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li Sedans Available at Irvine BMW This Spring. - January 22, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Jerry Murray Purchases Tuffy Store in Appleton
Green Bay Tuffy franchisee buys his second store on W. Northland Ave. - January 22, 2010 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Nationwide Collision Centers Earns I-CAR Gold Class Professionals® Status
Nationwide Collision Centers, a leading provider of autobody repair services, has earned and been approved to join the elite I-CAR Gold Class Professionals. I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is the leading provider of collision repair research, development and technical... - January 21, 2010 - Nationwide Collision Centers
Innovative Dealership Solutions Says: New Car Sales Slump Almost Over – Dealers Looking for Skills Training for Better Times
With the automotive market poised for a comeback, dealers are looking to improve staff’s skills for all front line employees, to maximize sales opportunities. - January 20, 2010 - Innovative Dealership Solutions