Automotive Aftermarket News

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Truckers Want to Know About Hydrogen as a Fuel Saving Alternative for Newer Diesel Engines Says SaveOnFuelSystems.com

Truckers Want to Know About Hydrogen as a Fuel Saving Alternative for Newer Diesel Engines Says SaveOnFuelSystems.com

According to Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc. The phone is ringing off the hook. Truck owners and trucking association & groups are all asking how they can save fuel and will Hydrogen work on newer trucks. - October 14, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com

Tilt-A-Hitch Aquired by Mozaic Motorsports

The world's first tilting hitch company acquired by Mozaic Motorsports, becomes sister company to Bushtec Performance Sport Trailers, Bunkhouse Camper Trailers, and Trigg Trike Kits. - October 12, 2014 - Tilt-A-Hitch

Vehicle Protect Announces Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign

Vehicle Protect will be using the crowdfunding campaign to solicit user submitted product names and votes. - October 11, 2014 - Vehicle Protect

Company Offering Car Audio and More in San Antonio, TX, Launches Web Site to Reach Local Drivers

For vehicle owners in the greater San Antonio area who are interested in installing car audio, mobile video, car alarms, and other custom components, it should soon be much easier to connect with the right company for the job. - October 01, 2014 - Prospect Genius

SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Now with Keyless-Go Top Operation

The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R230 allows opening and closing of the top while driving and with just the touch of a button as well as from the original key fob remote. Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars now added another feature: Control the top on cars equipped with keyless-go package by touching the door handle. - September 20, 2014 - Mods4cars

Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Efforts for Child Saver Invention

An innovative and highly essential new product designed to prevent an all-too-common tragedy, the Child Saver, has been developed by Gerald M. Rostholder of Okeechobee, Florida. The invention’s unique features enable it to provide parents and caregivers with an unmistakable reminder that a... - September 19, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Guidepoint Systems Introduces LifeLine Assistance Program

Guidepoint Systems Introduces LifeLine Assistance Program

New service for members extends Guidepoint protection outside the vehicle, around the country. - September 08, 2014 - Guidepoint Systems

Dodson Motorsport World Record Transmissions Announces Performance Upgrades for BMW Enthusiasts

Dodson Motorsport World Record Transmissions Announces Performance Upgrades for BMW Enthusiasts

Breaking record after record, leading clutch transmission manufacturer for racing and high performance vehicles, Dodson Motorsport is once again ready to take the race track by storm by introducing a range of upgrade parts for the BMW DCT – Dual Clutch Transmission products the Superstock and... - September 05, 2014 - Dodson Motorsport

Mods4cars Announces SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Jaguar F-Type Convertible

The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars will soon be available for the Jaguar F-Type Convertible. The automotive electronics specialist expects to be able to ship the clever controller before the end of this year. This makes it possible for Jaguar owners to join the other happy convertible owners and enjoy the convenience of being able to raise and lower the top with just a quick push of a button as well as from afar with the original factory key remote. - August 23, 2014 - Mods4cars

VehiclePartsDirect Launches Original E-commerce Platform

On August 20th, 2014, VehiclePartsDirect.com went live. The original e-commerce website is the most efficient way to shop for truck and off-highway parts online. The cutting-edge interface offers the most efficient shopping experience through a single, straightforward e-commerce platform. With a... - August 22, 2014 - Vehicle Parts Direct, LLC

TFI Envision, Inc. Selected by Standard Motor Products to Develop Campaign to Drive Sales

TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by Standard Motor Products to develop a campaign to drive sales of TechSmart® automotive aftermarket parts. The Objective: Drive sales of TechSmart automotive aftermarket parts. The Strategy: TFI Envision was to develop and distribute a compelling continuity... - August 08, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Two QuickTrick™ Alignment Products Entered Into  SEMA 2014 New Product Awards

Two QuickTrick™ Alignment Products Entered Into SEMA 2014 New Product Awards

QuickTrick™ Alignment, manufacturers of portable and compact alignment measuring system for cars, trucks and fleets announces new products entered into the SEMA 2014 New Product Awards competition including the new QuickTrick QuickSlide™ and QuickTrick™ Fleetside 4WD. - August 02, 2014 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions

SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller by Mods4cars Now Available for BMW 4 Series Convertible

Effective immediately, the aftermarket SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller offered by Mods4cars for the BMW 4 Series is available and in stock. It allows one-touch top operation while driving at slow speeds as well as opening and closing of the top from the original key fob remote. Installation is quick and easy and requires no tools whatsoever. A plug-and-play wiring adapter is included. - August 02, 2014 - Mods4cars

Mobile Safety Accessories Forms Partnership with Chinese Manufacturer

Mobile Safety Accessories LLC a Michigan-based electronics company has partnered with a major Chinese electronics supplier to bring a low cost, high quality back up camera to the masses. - July 31, 2014 - Mobile Safety Accessories

GoCars Launches Online Luxury Automotive Site for Dealerships and Buyers

GoCars Launches Online Luxury Automotive Site for Dealerships and Buyers

GoCars recently launched its new site giving luxury automotive dealerships and private sellers a chance to liquidate their inventory faster than usual. “I am extremely excited about this venture. I have a great vision of what GoCars will become. The success we have had so far is more than I... - July 30, 2014 - GoCars

SmartTOP Convertible Top Module by Mods4cars for Mini Convertible and BMW 1 Series Convertible Gets Design Refresh

Effective immediately the aftermarket SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller kits made by Mods4cars for the Mini Convertible and the BMW 1 Series Convertible ship with the new slim line enclosure. The new, custom designed plastic enclosure was made specifically for Mods4cars and for the SmartTOP hardware. The SmartTOP module gives owners added convenience when using the convertible top along with bonus features. - July 19, 2014 - Mods4cars

SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Module for Renault Megane CC III Reduced in Price

Mods4cars, manufacturer of the SmartTOP aftermarket convertible top controller for Renault Megane CC III permanently reduced the MSRP for the kit. With the module installed it is possible to open and close the convertible top with just a quick tap and while driving at slow speeds. Additionally the top can be opened or closed from the existing original car remote. - July 17, 2014 - Mods4cars

500 MANIA Grand Opening

500 MANIA Grand Opening

500 MANIA has teamed up with their California counterpart 500 MADNESS to bring you a full service shop for FIATS, Mini Coopers, Smart Cars, and other sports compacts. They are celebrating the grand opening in Miami, Florida on Saturday, July 12th. - July 12, 2014 - 500 MANIA

Mobile Safety Accessories Introduces the First OEM Styled Mirror with Capacitive Touch

Mobile Safety Accessories, a Michigan company, has introduced the World's most advanced rear view mirror systems. - July 12, 2014 - Mobile Safety Accessories

Motor Homes & Diesel Trucks Can Save Fuel Using Hydrogen – ECOFuelMaximizer

Motor Homes & Diesel Trucks Can Save Fuel Using Hydrogen – ECOFuelMaximizer

Summer is here and over the road Diesel owners are doing all they can to increase their MPG. - June 25, 2014 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com

TFI Envision, Inc. Develops Annual Report for Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP)

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop their 2013 Annual Report. SMP is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry, with an increasing focus on the original equipment service... - June 25, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Bimbra4x4- Your One Stop Shop for All Your 4x4 and Off-Roading Related Requirements in India and Abroad

Bimbra 4x4 deals in All the 4x4 and off-roading related products and modification services. Services range from: Thar modifications, mahindra customizations, thar hard top, thar accessories, 4x4 accessories, off-roading accessories and much more. - June 22, 2014 - Bimbra4x4

SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for the New BMW 4 Series Available Soon

The SmartTOP aftermarket add-on Convertible Top Controller module offered by Mods4cars will be available shortly for the new BMW 4 Series Convertible. It allows use of the top while driving and with one-touch convenience. Additionally the top can be opened or closed automatically from the original factory remote fob with no need to hold down any button. The kit comes with a custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter and can be installed by anyone in minutes and without any tools. - June 22, 2014 - Mods4cars

Good Guys Auto Care Center Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Mission Viejo, California

Good Guys Auto Care Center Announces the Grand Opening of its Newest Location in Mission Viejo, California

Launches "Free Oil Change Monday" promotion - First 2 customers between 8 am - 9 am every Monday receive their oil change for free. - June 18, 2014 - Good Guys Auto Care Center

Car Fiend Test Drives the Porsche 918 Spyder

Car Fiend Test Drives the Porsche 918 Spyder

Driving the most expensive production Porsche ever made. - June 18, 2014 - Car Fiend

ECO Fuel Maximizer ECO-7 Show a 10% Savings - 1,400 HP Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine

Large Diesel Engine owners are always looking for a way to reduce fuel consumption. - June 17, 2014 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC

Summer is Here - Everyone Wants to Save Fuel! ECO Fuel Maximizer.com

Summer is Here - Everyone Wants to Save Fuel! ECO Fuel Maximizer.com

With the cost of fuel rising, Transportation companies, Truck owners, RV lovers and Boat owners like everyone else are looking to save on fuel. - June 11, 2014 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC

Guidepoint Moving Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

“Reshoring” initiative moves production to Houston facility to control costs and quality. - June 11, 2014 - Guidepoint Systems

Comfort Electronics, Ltd is Building a Worldwide Dealer Network

Offering a feature missing in your Mercedes. - June 11, 2014 - Comfort Electronics, Ltd.

Aldan Eagle LLC (Aldan Shocks) - Acquired by Cuyler Tremayne and Garrett Harmola

Businessmen and automotive/motorcycle enthusiasts Cuyler Tremayne and Garrett Harmola announce the acquisition of Aldan Eagle LLC. Aldan Eagle LLC is a U.S. based manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive and motorcycle shock absorbers - providing suspension solutions worldwide since 1981. - June 05, 2014 - Aldan American

Rezvani BEAST Supercar Enters Production

Rezvani BEAST Supercar Enters Production

The Rezvani BEAST Supercar enters production with serial number 001 going to a customer in Texas. - June 02, 2014 - Rezvani Motors

Hardware Upgrade: SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Volkswagen EOS by Mods4cars

The aftermarket SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars for Volkswagen EOS now comes equipped with a new module enclosure. Among other features, the SmartTOP module allows one-touch operation of the convertible top while driving at slow speeds as well as controlling the top from the original factory key fob remote. - May 25, 2014 - Mods4cars

Creative Bus Sales Offering the Latest Shuttle Bus Vehicles from Elkhart Coach

Trusted specialists for the latest bus models, Creative Bus Sales have recently announced several new additions to the company’s outside suite. - May 21, 2014 - Creative Bus Sales

SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller Now Available for Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Effective immediately the SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is available for the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The add-on kit allows owners to open or close the top while driving at slow speeds and with one-touch convenience. Operating the convertible top from the original key fob remote is also possible alongside a host of bonus features. - May 14, 2014 - Mods4cars

Planning a Road Trip This Summer? Adding Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Bay Window Tint to Your Car is a Healthy and Economical Move.

Planning a Road Trip This Summer? Adding Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Bay Window Tint to Your Car is a Healthy and Economical Move.

Many people do not realize that they put their skin at risk every time they jump in the car. Harmful ultraviolet rays enter a vehicle through the side and rear windows, which can cause skin damage and lead to skin cancer, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. A recent study by the Harvard Health... - May 04, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions

Added Features: SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller module for Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 allows top operation while driving with just a touch of the button. The top can also be opened or closed from the original factory key remote. Mods4cars just added another useful feature to the product: Motorized side mirrors can now be folded in and out remotely and fully automatically. - May 01, 2014 - Mods4cars

Programa Inc Launches a New Portal for Volvo Owners with Antilock Brake Problems

Volvo Vehicles with One Million Miles on the Road - April 25, 2014 - ProgRama Inc.

After Decades of Being the Same, Cup Holders Are Drastically Changed to Finally Make Sense - Beverages Are No Longer Held from the Bottom in Stationary Cylinder Openings

After Decades of Being the Same, Cup Holders Are Drastically Changed to Finally Make Sense - Beverages Are No Longer Held from the Bottom in Stationary Cylinder Openings

The Maksimatic Spill-Preventing Cup Holder uses centripetal force to prevent beverages from spilling utilizing a 360 degree swiveling joint which allows the cup holder cylinder openings to tilt up to a 27 degree angle full-circle. No other cup holder in the world achieves this let alone is designed to do anything like this. The Maksimatic is as reliable as the laws of physics themselves and changes a design used for decades. This seems to be the next logical step in cup holders. - April 17, 2014 - maksimatic

Auto Dealers Generate Text Message Leads with Coded Hang-Tags from TextUps.com

Auto Dealers Generate Text Message Leads with Coded Hang-Tags from TextUps.com

Car Dealers nationwide are discovering an untapped lead source right on their lot; shopper’s smart phones. - April 14, 2014 - TextUps.com

SmartTOP Convertible Top Products for Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLK Receive Design Refresh

The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controllers made by Mods4cars allow owners to open or close the top while driving at slow speeds with just a quick tap as well as fully automatically from the original key fob remote. Effective immediately all modules for Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLK Convertibles come equipped with the new product enclosure. Apart from being a better and more attractive design, this new enclosure also helps to make installation even easier. - March 28, 2014 - Mods4cars

Mobile Awareness Introduces YardTRAQ, Facility-Based Truck TPMS

Mobile Awareness Introduces YardTRAQ, Facility-Based Truck TPMS

Mobile Awareness, LLC, releases YardTRAQ™, a truck TPMS yard monitoring system that also works with MobileTRAQ™ Vue. - March 26, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

SmartTOP Convertible Top Control Module for Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Available Soon

The SmartTOP aftermarket Convertible Top Control Module for Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder will be available soon. The add-on kit allows using the top with one-touch convenience while driving at slow speeds as well as controlling the top and windows from the original key fob remote. It is possible to reverse the direction in which the console top switch needs to be pushed or pulled. - March 13, 2014 - Mods4cars

Mobile Awareness Announces First MobileTRAQ Hardware Upgrade: Obstacle Detection Backing System

Mobile Awareness Announces First MobileTRAQ Hardware Upgrade: Obstacle Detection Backing System

Mobile Awareness, LLC, announces first MobileTRAQ™ Vue feature upgrade by integrating the SenseStat® Obstacle Detection Backing Sensor System. - March 12, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

Pluss Corporation Announces Integration with International Telematics ibright® Vehicle and Trailer Telematic System

Pluss Corporation (http://www.pluss.net/) a leading provider of Resource Management Software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet maintenance and repair facilities announces today that it has completed a seamless integration with International Telematics ibright® vehicle... - March 11, 2014 - Pluss Corporation

Comfort Electronics, Ltd Introduces Equal International Pricing for Mercedes Benz Remote Start Module

Aftermarket manufacturers are taking advantage of strong Mercedes sales. - March 09, 2014 - Comfort Electronics, Ltd.

California Festival of Speed: Largest Porsche Event in the Southwest

California Festival of Speed: Largest Porsche Event in the Southwest

The 13th running of the California Festival of Speed is fast approaching! This Porsche Club of America event is the largest Porsche event in the Southwest. At its core, the Festival is a PCA Club Race, however, this weekend features something for everyone. Autocross, Concours, Time Trial, Pirelli Cup Racing, Parade Laps, Porsche Corral and super car displays and a hospitality area featuring a vendor row, food court, goodie store and more. - March 07, 2014 - Zone 8 of the Porsche Club of America

Raleigh Walker Auto Parts Wins Store of the Year

Walker Auto Parts’ Six Forks location has won Store of the Year for its sales growth in 2013. This is the highest honor that NAPA Auto Parts bestows upon its stores. Since changing over to NAPA in 2009, Walker Auto Parts has grown from 13 stores to 27 locations doing a volume of $28 million... - March 05, 2014 - Walker Auto Parts

Memorial Wheel Dot Com Taking Pre-Orders for 2015

Memorial Wheel Dot Com Taking Pre-Orders for 2015

Deadline August 31st, 2014. - February 27, 2014 - Memorial Wheel Dot Com

Jay Leno Interviews Award Winning Author Peter Brock on His New Book: "Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon"

Jay Leno Interviews Award Winning Author Peter Brock on His New Book: "Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon"

Automotive designer Peter Brock has designed some of the most iconic and important sports cars in American history, including his work on the Corvette Sting Ray at GM Styling in 1957-58 and the World Championship Cobra Daytona Coupe in 1964 at Shelby American. Jay Leno talks to Brock about Brock's new book where he shares the inside story of the inspiration, design, politics and secrecy surrounding the creation of the '63 Corvette Sting Ray. - February 22, 2014 - Brock Racing Enterprises

SmartTOP Add-on Convertible Top Controller for Mazda MX-5 Now with New Enclosure

Effective immediately, all retrofit SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller modules for the Mazda MX-5 are being shipped with a new product enclosure. The sleek new shape was custom designed for Mods4cars and gives the module not only a more streamlined appearance but adds convenience when installing the product. The SmartTOP module allows drivers to open and close the convertible top while driving and with one-touch operation. - February 22, 2014 - Mods4cars

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