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Gravitas Research Reveals Light Vehicle Sales in Russia in 2009. Russia is Back to the 5th Place in Europe.
Latest industry brief published by Gravitas Research reveals that Russian automotive market is back to the 5th place in Europe as car sales contracted by more than half in 2009. Foreign car manufacturers were able to sell only 1 million vehicles in Russia compared to 2 million vehicles sold in 2008. - January 18, 2010 - Gravitas Research
GetYourCarBack.com Declares War on Auto Finance Companies Seeking Profit at the Expense of Consumers that are at the End of Car Leases
Get Your Car Back offers online end of car lease content rich decision making information to help consumers make better decisions. A step by step guide when ending your car lease. - January 18, 2010 - GetYourCarBack.Com
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Worldwide Marketing Push for Traffic Light Invention
Indiana resident and inventor Steve P. has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Traffic Light concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to enhance traffic safety, the Traffic Light offers unique... - January 16, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Hank Graff Davison, Al Serra Chevrolet, Offer Mid-Michigan New Chevrolet Buyers Many Choices
HankGraffDavison.com, the nation’s premier leader in new Chevrolet and used car sales, announced today that “employee pricing is back, it is now called preferred pricing”, that means some new vehicles are now priced less than the old GMS and that this week, Hank Graff Davison will... - January 16, 2010 - Hank Graff Davison
Streetcar Expansion Plans to Include BMW
Streetcar, the UK's largest car club, has announced it is to almost double its fleet within nine months, and add several new vehicle types to the scheme. - January 13, 2010 - Streetcar Limited
Irvine BMW Announces BMW’s Roadster to Get Higher Performance Model for 2011
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that the new range-topping Z4 sDrive35is model will be making its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show this month. The Roadster will be available at Irvine BMW this spring. “Combining classic proportions with modern features, the... - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW Announces the BMW 3 Series is Named to Car and Driver's 10 Best List for 19th Year in a Row
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that Car and Driver Magazine has named the BMW 3 Series to their 10 Best List for the 19th year in a row. - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Brocars Vehicle Leasing Once Again Offering Personal Contract Hire
Brocars announces partnership with ALD Automotive and once again provides Personal Contract hire vehicle finance. - January 11, 2010 - Brocars Vehicle Finance and Leasing
New Continental Tyres Data Shows Motorists Facing Up to Six Million Close Calls on Roads This Winter
With severe weather conditions set to continue for some time to come, shocking new winter driving statistics and essential road safety advice have been released to help drivers stay safer in the new year. - January 11, 2010 - Continental Tyres
B2B Auto Parts Auction Site WholesaleAutomotive.com Launches
Channel Velocity launches the first wholesale B2B auction website dedicated to professional buyers of bulk auto parts and accessories. - January 09, 2010 - Channel Velocity
Poris and Associates, LLC Announces New Capabilities Available for Their Automotive Title/Ownership Database
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 they can now offer “Drive Type” as a search option, enabling marketers to directly reach clients based on type of drivetrain. They can also now provide output in a unique “Multi-Vehicle” format. - January 08, 2010 - Poris and Associates, LLC
Join Tuffy Tire & Auto Service for a New Year Celebration
South Lakeland Tuffy to Host Grand Opening Cookout for Area Residents - January 07, 2010 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Granite Digital Battery System Adds Life to DiMora's $2 Million Sport Luxury Sedan
Its Save A Battery system will be standard on-board every one of DiMora's cars providing real-time battery monitoring on the road and continuous testing, conditioning, and charging. - January 02, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar
December to Remember Sales Event Continues at Lexus of Watertown
General Manager says Inventory is good and prices are even better - December 31, 2009 - Lexus of Watertown
UK Car Discount Site Survey 2009
UK Car Discount has been running a survey into the online preferences of its visitors and hoping to get an insight that will allow them to tailor their service to meet customer requirements more. Some of the research highlights were: · When buying a car, one of the most single influencing... - December 30, 2009 - UK Car Discount
UltaStop Performance Rotors Rated Best Value by Performance Parts and Accessories
UltraStop rotors are quality performance rotors priced right. These rotors are sold exclusively at Performance-Parts and Accessories.com. - December 28, 2009 - performance-parts-accessories.com
Performance Parts and Accessories Now Offers Four Styles of Rotors by SP Performance
Performance Parts and Accessories now carry a full line of SP Performance Products. SP Performance gives the consumers a wider choice of products to compliment the individual style. - December 26, 2009 - performance-parts-accessories.com
Low Backlash Gearboxes Now Available at Precision Mechanical Parts Manufacturer, RinoMechanical.com
Low Backlash Gearboxes are on offer at Precision Mechanical Parts manufacturer, RinoMechanical.com. - December 24, 2009 - Rino Mechanical Components Inc.
Team Gill Racing and Fenton Racing Merge for the 2010 NASCAR and ARCA Season
After a successful test at Daytona, Team Gill and Fenton Racing have shown that they will be a factor at any race they enter in 2010. Contesting both the Arca and Nascar Campingworld Truck races, the duo expect to turn heads in the upcoming season. - December 23, 2009 - Fenton Racing
Ford's Executive Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
NAFA is proud to announce that Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company, will be one of three keynote speakers for the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit this April. - December 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Michael Connolly Appointed to Alternative Motors Board of Directors
In addition to serving as a Director on the Alternative Motors Board, Michael Connolly is the Founder of Mount Juliet Ventures. As Founder of Mount Juliet Ventures, Mr. Connolly utilizes his more than 25 years of experience to help business leaders and owners create exceptional value for companies... - December 18, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Driving in a Winter Wonderland
SafetySkills™ offers safe driving tips for this holiday season. - December 18, 2009 - SafetySkills
FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ATV Magazine Web Site Reviews Decade of ATV Events
ATV Magazine, the world’s largest all-terrain vehicle magazine, has just launched its “Decade in Review,” a 10-part series on all things ATV from 2000 to 2009 on www.ATVMagonline.com. “We’ll cover the most significant machines, major races, key news stories from each... - December 17, 2009 - Affinity Media
InstallerNet and Complete Innovations Collaborate on Fleet Installation Services
InstallerNet announces a new partnership with Complete Innovations Inc., to provide installation and support services for Complete Innovations’ range of services, including GPS-based fleet management systems, and the leading dispatch and tracking application for the courier industry. - December 16, 2009 - InstallerNet
Custom Load-Out system for Auto Manufacturer by B-TEK Scales, LLC
B-TEK Scales in conjunction with Controls & Weighing of Tampa, Florida, provides a custom solution for a load-out system for an auto manufacturer in Alabama. - December 12, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Tyrepac- Asia’s First Tyre Retail Portal Opens in China
Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac, with successful operations in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Hong Kong, now eyeing massive China market - December 11, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Be a Visionary About Your Business
Pace Software introduces Active Advantage for independent auto shop owners. - December 10, 2009 - Pace Software
Nafa's New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Holiday Meeting and Fleet Fair with Sports Announcer Michael Kay as Guest Speaker
NAFA's New Jersey Chapter to celebrate the holidays with Yankees announcer Michael Kay and a Fleet Fair on December 8th. - December 06, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tyrepac Officially Launches in Hong Kong
Asia’s First Tyre Portal officially commences service in Hong Kong. - December 06, 2009 - Tyrepac Pte Ltd
Precision Shoulder Screws Now Available at Precision Mechanical Parts Manufacturer, RinoMechanical.com
Precision Shoulder Screws are now available at the precision mechanical parts company, RinoMechanical.com - December 06, 2009 - Rino Mechanical Components Inc.
NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Los Angeles Auto Show
NAFA Members to take in Los Angeles Auto Show after a chapter luncheon meeting with presentations by OEM representatives. - December 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
'Thinking Now' About the Strength of Your Brain - New Free Chinese iPhone App for Brain Training
Thinʞnao is a new Asian company involved in developing iPhone apps especially for the burgeoning Chinese and Japanese markets. Their inaugural product is an educational iPhone app billed as an electronic game similar to Hasbro's Boggle, but with Chinese characteristics. - December 04, 2009 - Thinknao Software Limited
NewProductHelp.com Excited About Opportunity to Represent Side Piece Invention to Manufacturers Globally
Soheila M., Maryland resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Side Piece concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to solve a common annoyance, the Side Piece boasts a unique... - December 04, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Show Groundbreaking TPMS at 2009 PRI Trade Show
Stack’s Battery-less TPMS systems completely redefines tyre pressure monitoring in motorsport. Based on patented SAW sensor technology, the problems associated with mounting batteries and complicated electronics in sensors on wheels have at last been completely eliminated. Stack, celebrating... - December 04, 2009 - Stack Ltd
New Vehicle Remarketing Company’s Success, Adding Debt Collection to Portfolio
The newly formed G3 Remarketing’s Inspect and collect service has been so successful they have signed an agreement with Blakemore solicitors to collect the debt on behalf of a number of finance companies. - December 02, 2009 - G3 Remarketing
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm Of Marketing Efforts for Clip Invention
Christopher S., a West Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Clip invention to industry. A simple yet useful idea sure to appeal to motorists everywhere, the Clip offers a unique design that provides its users with a... - November 30, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
The First Comprehensive Guide to Selling Vehicles Online Just Released
L. James Johnson has just released his new book, HELP! I Gotta Sell My Car NOW! New Rules for Selling Your Vehicle Online! Sample chapters - or the entire book - are available for download at www.BayAreaCarGuy.com. - November 28, 2009 - BayAreaCarGuy.com
NAFA Hires New Associate Director of Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces Hanaan Bedri has been hired as Associate Director of Education. - November 27, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
American Auto Transporters Continues Its Support for “Homes for Our Troops"
American Auto Transporters has, for the second consecutive year, answered the request from “Homes for our Troops” to support the returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. “Homes for Our Troops” is a non-profit organization that assists returning Veterans from Iraq and... - November 26, 2009 - American Auto Transporters
ecoShuttle Partner Up with Green Drop Garage to Go Veggie
ecoShuttle gets a little greener converting their first bus to SVO - November 25, 2009 - ecoShuttle
Alternative Motors Selects Edward H. Kim for Board of Directors
Alternative Motors has announced the recent selection of Edward H. Kim for its Board of Directors. Currently, Mr. Kim is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Capital Markets Advisory Partners where he advises companies, investment managers and exchanges on strategies to get more from financial... - November 25, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Client AccessPoint from Autologica Helps Auto Dealers Improve Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction
New web-based tool from Autologica lets automotive dealers give their customers access to personalized information right on the dealership website. - November 24, 2009 - Autologica S.A.
Anchor Vans Launches New Website for People Selling Used Vans; webuyanyvans.co.uk in Response to Increased Demand for Used Van Quotes
Anchor Vans has launched an easy to use website designed to give used van vendors free quotes for the price of their used van, using a user-friendly no-obligation mobile texting system. - November 24, 2009 - Anchor Vans
Are You Lexus Supercar Material? Lexus of Watertown Asks Savvy Car Consumers in Greater Massachusetts.
Lexus of Watertown Asks Savvy Car Consumers in Greater Massachusetts Just days after the LFA’s first appearance on American soil, at the 2009 SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, Lexus of Watertown is asking savvy car consumers in Massachusetts if they have what it takes to be selected as one of... - November 23, 2009 - Lexus of Watertown
Tech News for US Drivers: Cheetah’s Tiny New Speed & Red Light Cam-Buster Comes with a Tiny Price Tag
Drivers now have a new tool to help them drive safely and avoid photo-enforcement tickets from the ever increasing number of automated speed and red light cameras across the USA, and they don’t need to have a GPS or expensive smartphone, or be a technical whiz-kid to use it. It’s... - November 23, 2009 - Cheetah USA LLC
Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership
MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW
911uk Porsche Awards 2009 Launched at porscheawards.co.uk
911uk Porsche Awards 2009 Launched with the voting stage of the only Annual Porsche UK Industry awards. Voting across the Porsche 2009 911UK awards is across 13 specific categories, including Air-Cooled & Water-Cooled Car Sales & Service awards, Porsche Parts, Tuner and Motorsport awards. http://www.porscheawards.co.uk explains each category in more detail and the voting form procedure. Voting closes on the 22nd January 2010, the results will be announced by the end of January 2010. - November 21, 2009 - 911uk
Beat the VAT Increase with a New Car from UK Car Discount
By placing a deposit only before January 1st 2010, buyers can still take advantage of the 15% tax rate, even on a new car delivered in march 2010 with the new 10 plate. - November 21, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Direct Innovations Wins Stevie Award® in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Direct Innovations won a Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses - up to 100 Employees - Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - November 20, 2009 - Direct Innovations