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Preh Designated as a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”
Preh was one of only 75 companies named, out of a total of over 4,000 studied. - June 25, 2015 - Preh, Inc.
Mercedes Remote Starter Now with New Hardware
Smartkey Remote Start Like Before, with Improved Module Design - June 25, 2015 - Comfort Electronics, Ltd.
JR-Auctions Proudly Presents a Night Under the Stars with Lead Vocalist and Song Writer from the Tower of Power, Larry Bragg
August 14th, 2015; Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa; 400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940; Show Time : 8:00PM - June 16, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
Standard Motor Products Taps TFI Envision for Annual Report, Again
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop their 2014 Annual Report. SMP supplies independent professional automotive technicians and do-it yourselfers with high-quality replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission and fuel systems as well as... - June 12, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Video-in-Motion Unlocker SmartTV by Mods4cars for New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The SmartTV retrofit video-in-motion unlocker offered by Mods4cars is available for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Model 222) effective immediately. It allows passengers to use the TV and DVD playback features of the entertainment system on road trips. The SmartTV module only needs to be installed in the car in order for the unlock provided by it to stay enabled permanently. - June 04, 2015 - Mods4cars
SmartTOP Add-on Convertible Top Controller for Audi A5 Gets Feature Enhancements
The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for the Audi A5 Convertible allows simple one-touch operation of the top while driving as well as remote operation from the original remote fob. Now manufacturer Mods4cars has added two new features to the module: Opening and closing of the windows separately from the top via touch door handle and a setting that allows owners to invert the console top switch direction. - May 23, 2015 - Mods4cars
All Speed Expo & Boyd Coddington Jr. Announce Boyd Coddington Has Become the Title Sponsor of the Boyd Coddington All Speed Expo Event
“To have the Boyd Coddington name attached to our event is really exciting,” said All Speed Expo Co-Founder, Russ Dickey. “He represented multiple generations of custom car builders, hot rodders, and automotive enthusiasts who see cars as more than just point-A-to-point-B transportation. To many of us, they are a passion and a lifestyle. Boyd Coddington Jr. and Boyd Coddington Garage® continues to carry on the legacy.” - May 20, 2015 - Boyd Coddington Garage
Art Collection Joins JR-Auctions, LLC Monterey, California
Dreamcatcher International in collaboration with JR-Auctions is presenting an Exclusive Fine Art Auction during the Cannery Row Car & Yacht Auction. - May 12, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
TFI Envision, Inc. Makes It QWIK!
Standard Motor Products, Inc. selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the national print and digital ad campaign, social media campaign and sweepstakes microsite graphics for a new sweepstakes to promote its new QWIK-SENSOR ™ line of multi-coverage TPMS sensors. Technicians and motorists will... - May 03, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for Ford Focus CC Receives Exterior Design Upgrade
The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars for the Ford Focus Convertible now ships in a new, improved, exclusive and custom designed product enclosure. The add-on module allows convertible top operation while driving at slow speeds with one-touch convenience. Additionally it is possible to open and close the top from the original factory key fob remote. - May 01, 2015 - Mods4cars
DSI Warehouse Inc. ISO 9001 Certification
Successfully Completes ISO 9001-2008 / No Design Certification - April 22, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
DSI Warehouse Inc. Meets Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Standards
DSI Warehouse Inc. Receives the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification - April 21, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
NewProductHelp.com at Forefront of Licensing Efforts for Magna Dual Light Invention
Richard P., New Jersey-based inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Magna Dual Light for the next 2 years to potential licensees. An innovative and highly functional twist on a vital automotive product, the Magna Dual Light features a unique... - April 21, 2015 - New Product Help, Inc.
Lotec C1000 Consignment at Monterey Auction
JR-Auction, LLC located in Monterey, California: has consigned a new automobile: Mercedes Lotec C 1000. Joining other exotic, unique, and one-of-a-kind rarities on that list of "cars I didn't know existed" is this rare Mercedes-powered beast crossing the auction block at the JR Auction’s Cannery Row Car & Yacht Auction in Monterey, CA during the week of August 11 through 15, 2015. - April 14, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
SmartTOP Roof Controller by Mods4cars Now Available for the New Porsche 911 Targa
Effective immediately the SmartTOP add-on roof controller made by Mods4cars is available for the new Porsche 911 Targa. It allows convenient one-touch operation of the Targa Top as well as opening and closing operation from the original key fob remote. - April 10, 2015 - Mods4cars
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Taps TFI Envision for App Promo
Standard Motor Products (SMP) selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop an integrated campaign to promote their SMP Parts App, which allows users complete access to all SMP Automotive Aftermarket parts and more, on both iOS and Android platforms. TFI Envision developed a Demonstrative App Video,... - April 09, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Rhino Linings Corporation Named One of Graco’s Top 20 Distributors
Leader in Spray-On Protective Linings Provides Best Equipment, Parts, Products for Customers - March 28, 2015 - Rhino Linings
ReveMoto.com Launches a New, More User-Friendly Website for Painted Car Part Buyers
With a complete website redesign, ReveMoto hopes to improve the customer buying experience. - March 26, 2015 - ReveMoto.com
SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for Peugeot 307 CC and 308 CC Redesigned
The aftermarket SmartTOP Convertible Top Controllers made by Mods4cars for Peugeot 307 CC and 308 CC received a facelift redesign. They now ship in a new, custom designed module enclosure, specifically made by Mods4cars for the purpose. It is smaller and slimmer and thereby easier to install in tight locations in the car. Two LEDs show status information and aid during the install process. - March 21, 2015 - Mods4cars
An Exclusive Look at the Design Process of the Rezvani Beast Sportscar
Rezvani Motors released the Rezvani Beast on May 5, 2014 and in this release we're proud to provide an inside look at how cars are designed from idea to production. - March 18, 2015 - Rezvani Motors
Send-to-Phone App Becomes a Top Lead Producer for Auto Dealerships
TextUps.com launches a car dealer website application that allows shoppers to send vehicles to their phone. - March 16, 2015 - TextUps.com
RemoteTOP Convertible Top Controller for Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible Reduced
Manufacturer Mods4cars has lowered the price for the RemoteTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller for Porsche 911 Carrera (996) Convertibles. The product allows one-touch top operation from the original key fob remote. - February 24, 2015 - Mods4cars
Mobile Safety Accessories LLC, Introduces Android-Based Rear View Mirror
Mobile Safety Accessories LLC, a Michigan-based automotive safety company, introduces the first Android powered rear view mirror for driving applications. - February 21, 2015 - Mobile Safety Accessories
Donlen Unveils Dealer Direct, a New Remarketing Channel Designed to Improve Returns and Efficiency
Donlen, the fleet industry's most customer-centric and technically integrated provider of financing and fleet management solutions, today officially launched Donlen Dealer Direct, a new and unique remarketing channel designed to improve returns for customers. Donlen Dealer Direct allows Donlen to... - February 17, 2015 - Donlen
Florida Gumball Rally Cars on Display February 28th & March 1st
Look for the Florida Gumball Rally cars as they travel the state of Florida visiting checkpoints to promote for Florida's business, tourism, and charity. Saturday checkpoints include Miami Auto Museum, Palm Beach International Raceway, Palm Beach Karting Center, and the Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore. Sunday checkpoints include Pro Karting Center St Petersburg, Ferman BMW, Winghouse of Kissimmee ending right on Daytona Beach with an after party at the Daytona Pig Stand Ormond Beach. - February 16, 2015 - American Gumball Rally
F&L Week 2015 Announces Featured Keynote Address by Apu Gosalia, Fuchs Petrolub, on the Sustainability of the Asian Lubricants Industry
An intensive look into the tremendous changes facing the Asian lubricants industry and finding a roadmap forward to success. - February 15, 2015 - F&L Asia Limited
FILMTACK Demonstrates Window Films Heat-Reduction with Thermal Imaging Technology
FILMTACK adopts thermal imaging technology to demonstrate the effectiveness of window films in heat insulation. - February 10, 2015 - FilmTack Pte Ltd
Nano-Clear® Coating Restores Color and Gloss Back Into Highly Oxidized Carnival Life-Boats
Carnival Cruise Lines implementing Nano-Clear® Coatings to restore their entire fleet of lifeboats starting with 26 aboard the Cruise Ship Azura in 2015. - February 07, 2015 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
Convertible Top Switch Reversible: SmartTOP for BMW 4 and 6 Series Receives New Feature
The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controllers for BMW 4 Series and 6 Series Convertibles bring One-Touch convenience to the center console switch and allow use of the top while driving at slow speeds. They also enable remote operation from the original key fob remote. The manufacturer Mods4cars now added another function via firmware update: The ability to reverse the direction of operation for the console switch. - February 07, 2015 - Mods4cars
Global Trends on Automotive Lighting Market - Industry Size, Share, Segment Analysis and Forecast to 2020, Research Report by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released new forthcoming report on "Automotive Lighting Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - February 07, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Global Wireless Car Charging Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Forecast to 2020, Latest Research Report by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is releasing a new forthcoming report on title "Wireless Car Charging Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - February 04, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
JR-Auctions, LLC Comes to Car Week - Monterey Aug. 12th to Aug. 15th Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Jeff Davi (22nd Real Estate Commissioner for California) and Robert Tybor (Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist) enter the Classic Auto Aficionado investment industry, whereby their objective is to bring autos and yachts side by side in the first Cannery Row Auto & Yacht Auction on the... - January 30, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
37th Corvette Chevy Expo Returns to Houston
Feb. 14-15, 2015, 37th Corvette Chevy Expo, All Indoor and All Chevrolet: Swap Meet, Car Show, Cartoon Characters for the Children, Bikini Contest. NRG Center, One NRG Park, TX 77054. 386-775-2512 Email: info@corvettechevyexpo.com Website: http://corvettechevyexpo.com/ - January 29, 2015 - Corvette Chevy Expo
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for BMW Z4 Roadster and Mini Convertible Now Available with Ultra Plug-and-Play Wiring Adapter
The retrofit SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for BMW Z4 Roadster and Mini Convertible now ships with a custom designed Ultra Plug-and-Play wiring adapter. It guarantees a very quick and simple installation. The SmartTOP itself makes it possible to operate the convertible top while driving and from the original factory remote fob. - January 22, 2015 - Mods4cars
MTX Audio Unveils Polaris Slingshot and Other Custom Vehicles at 2015 CES
MTX Audio is set to debut new custom vehicles at the upcoming International CES including an all new Polaris Slingshot. - January 02, 2015 - Mitek Corporation
The Specialist Eco Car Website EcoCars4Sale.com Appoints New Chief Editor
EcoCars4Sale.com and ElectricCar2Buy.co.uk, two of the finest specialist motoring websites, have appointed Andrew Merritt-Morling as Editor-in-Chief from 1 January 2015. Andrew is best known as the founder and managing editor of first4auto.com, the independent car and van portal. - December 31, 2014 - Eco Cars 4 Sale
Epoxy Oilserv Nigeria Offers Premium Lubricants, Opens ASPAMDA Branch, Lagos
Epoxy Oilserv Limited has announced the opening of a brand new shop in Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Association also known as (ASPAMDA) Auto market in Lagos on 18th December 2014, this is in line with Epoxy’s mission of ensuring that quality lubricants products gets to resellers and... - December 21, 2014 - Epoxy Oilserv Limited
SmartTOP Add-on Convertible Top Controller by Mods4cars for Audi and Volkswagen Gets New Design
The SmartTOP retrofit Convertible Top add-on kit made by Mods4cars which is available for Audi A3 and Audi A4 Convertibles as well as Audi TT Roadster and VW Golf VI Convertible now comes in a new and improved design. Effective immediately these kits now contain modules with the new, custom designed Mods4cars product enclosure. The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller allows using the top with the console switch while driving and from afar with the original key fob remote. - December 20, 2014 - Mods4cars
TFI Envision, Inc. Earns Two Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) and the Automotive CommunicationCouncil (ACC), selected TFI Envision, Inc. as the winner of the 2014 Automotive Communications Award in two categories: “Ad Campaign to Technician/Repair Audience” and “Co-op/Partnering... - December 10, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Thailand Tyre Market to Exhibit Over 12% Growth Till 2019, Says TechSci Research
Double Digit Growth in Automobile Production, Expanding Fleet Size and Favorable Government Policies to Boost Tyre Market in Thailand - December 07, 2014 - TechSci Research
SmartTOP Add-On Top Module for Jaguar F-Type Convertible Now Available
Effective immediately the after-market SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars is available for the Jaguar F-Type. The module allows convenient one-touch opening and closing of the top from the console switch. It also enables remote top operation from the original key fob. These main functions along with some bonus features make daily use of the convertible more convenient. - December 06, 2014 - Mods4cars
Dan Merriam's Sound Auto Wholesalers Attains Accreditation from Better Business Bureau
Dan Merriam's Sound Auto Wholesalers is now officially accredited by the Better Business Bureau. According to Dan Merriam "We have just completed our first full year in business. From the beginning we made a serious commitment to customer satisfaction because we knew that a used car dealership... - December 05, 2014 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Global Automotive HVAC Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020 by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research has released new forthcoming report on title "Automotive HVAC Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - November 28, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Revolutionary Patented New Low Cost Manufacturing Process for Forming Metals Focused on Lightening Components & Products
New low cost manufacturing focused on strengthening, lightening and reducing costs of products and parts. Reducing the mass of material therefore reducing environmental impact. Licensing agreements for particular products and/or industry segments available. This process will be incorporated throughout the world in a host of industry segments like automotive and aerospace where lighter and lower cost are key decision triggers. - November 14, 2014 - Thermo-Pur Technologies
SmartTOP Add-on Convertible Top Controller for Audi A3 Cabriolet Now Available
Effective immediately the SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars is available for the new Audi A3 Cabriolet. The add-on module allows use of the top with convenient one-touch operation. It also allows controlling the top from the original factory remote key fob. - November 13, 2014 - Mods4cars
Sneak Preview: SEMA 1970 Hemi Cuda from McLeod Racing and 1ShopAuto
Competing for top honors at SEMA 2014 will be the never before seen 1970 supercharged "Project 1970 HEMI CUDA," built by Paul Lee of McLeod Racing. - November 01, 2014 - 1shopauto
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Receives EPA Approval on Its Compressed Natural Gas Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic Retro Fit System
Crazy Diamond Performance has received EPA approval on two new mono-fuel small passenger vehicles, the CNG Chevrolet Cruze and CNG Chevrolet Sonic. These new mono-fuel CNG platforms are the first of a series of small and fuel efficient vehicles coming from CDP, where cost, low emissions and reduced... - November 01, 2014 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Tip Top Car Audio in Joliet Changes Name Tip Top Customs to Convey Wider Array of Custom Services
Tip Top Car Audio, an aftermarket mobile audio and electronics company near Joliet, IL, has recently updated its name to Tip Top Customs. - October 30, 2014 - Tip Top Customs
93% Clean Hydrogen for Diesel Engines – Hydro Dynamics HHO, LLC
Not all Hydrogen HHO is equal. Some Hydrogen Gas contains large amounts of Oxygen and water. - October 28, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com