Automotive Aftermarket News
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Alternative Automotive Technologies Offers “AAT 2010 Camaro Supercharger Package” for the Aftermarket Performance Enthusiast
2010 Camaro Supercharger is released. - September 20, 2009 - Alternative Automotive Technologies
MOTORZ TV Expands Audience by Over 1 Million TV Viewers
Hit automotive DIY show “MOTORZ TV” adds over 1 million viewers through new partnership with TellyTopia to broadcast Duke Networks content to televisions without set-top boxes. - September 16, 2009 - Duke Networks, LLC
Never Again Stop for Your Top - SmartTOP for Ferrari 360 & 430 Spider
Mods4cars announced the release of their latest SmartTOP comfort roof top control for the Ferrari 360 & 430 Spider. Customers are now able to raise and lower their convertible top at the touch of a button and while driving at slow speed. - September 10, 2009 - Mods4cars
Newproducthelp.com Set to Represent New Automotive Accessory to Industry
Ronnie T., a Texas resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Universal All Around Protector concept to industry. A simple yet highly useful new product sure to appeal to vehicle owners worldwide, the Universal All Around... - September 10, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
AAA Measurement Men LLC, Now Provides Reverse Engineering Utilizing Their Faro Laser Scanner Which Creates Point Clouds From Products Into Solid 3D Models
They've acquired the technology & experience to convert scanned product from Point Clouds into a Solid 3D Model. Very few companies have the technology & resources for this service. - August 27, 2009 - AAA Measurement Men LLC
Santiago Chopper Has Designed a New Trike Differential Axle for Their Trike Conversion Kits
Recently Santiago Chopper Specialties has upgraded their original trike axle by constructing a completely 100% American made light weight aluminum differential axle. Focusing on the fact that the US economy needs more internal jobs and less out sourced to china. - August 22, 2009 - Santiago Chopper
3M Flexible Carbon Fiber for Automobiles
3M Carbon Fiber vinyl looks like the real thing but is less expensive. - August 21, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Dr. Gas Exhaust is Now on Twitter
Dr. Gas Exhaust is now on the ever-popular Twitter. Dr. Gas have been testing over the last several months the use of the micro-blogging service and have decided to jump in head first. The Dr. Gas Twitter page will keep customers and potential customers up to date with exclusive deals, news, and... - August 19, 2009 - Dr. Gas Exhaust
SmartTOP Roof Top Control for Mercedes Benz SL 129 Roadster
Mods4cars announced the release of their latest SmartTOP comfort roof top control for the Mercedes Benz SL 129 roadster. Customers are now able to raise and lower their convertible top at the touch of a button while driving at slow speed or remotely using their factory key fob remote. - August 07, 2009 - Mods4cars
Brandologist Joins Weiguo Solutions Limited Team
Mark Clulow (MSc BA hons) from London, England has joined Weiguo Solutions Limited, a US sourcing and manufacturing company as 'Brandologist' to work alongside this young, dynamic team on any project they are engaged in. - July 29, 2009 - Weiguo Solutions
New Technology Allows Any Car to Run on Any Amount of E85 and Gasoline
Company brings brazilian ethanol experience to convert any car to E85 in 1 hour. - July 23, 2009 - Alkol Inc
RV Awnings and Eco-Friendly Products Transforming the RV Industry
RV awning and RV accessories retailer, ShadePro.net, introduces a product that encourages easy, affordable and green RV-living. - July 15, 2009 - ShadePro Inc.
Body Kits from Essex Racing Limited Now at Discounted Prices
The UK's number one body kit importer and retailer, Essex Racing Limited have announced discounted prices on their full body kits. Essex Racing Limited has announced that they have adjusted their prices for full body kits online. Essex Racing are the UK's number one importer and retailer of body... - July 14, 2009 - Essex Racing Limited
Synovia Breaks New Ground Utilizing Micronet WinCE-Based MDT
Indianapolis, IN-based, Synovia Corporation breaks new ground in the school bus industry by supplying school bus companies with location and fleet management solutions, incorporating Micronet's Mobile Data Terminal (MDT). - July 08, 2009 - Micronet
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
New Parrot Bluetooth Stereo Due for Release in Aug 2009 Available at In Car Network
The Release of the Parrot RKi8400 is imminent, and with it the next generation of bluetooth car stereos. The Parrot RKi 8400 based on the flagship parrot kit MKI9200 has many of the same features but incorporates them into one Smooth stylish unit. - June 24, 2009 - In Car Network
Demon's Cycle Introduces Their New Custom Bike Engine; the 114ci is Smooth and Reliable
Demon's Cycle has released a new custom motorcycle engine, the 114ci. Manufactured exclusively for Demon's Cycle by Ultima in the USA, the 114ci improves reliability without reducing performance. - June 10, 2009 - Demon's Cycle Inc.
Mobile Awareness Announces SenseStat SE Obstacle Detection Sensor System Version
Mobile Awareness, LLC releases SenseStat SE (Sensor Enhancement) Obstacle Detection Sensor System for the prevention of backing accidents on commercial vehicles. - June 06, 2009 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
A New Fuel Additive MPGreen Launched at Strauss Auto in NY NJ and PA
MPGreen, Inc. A startup based in San Diego CA has recently introduced a line of gasoline and diesel fuel additives at Strauss Auto that were previously only available for industrial use in 55 gallon drums. The formula has been used extensively for eleven years in Latin America to help combat the... - May 20, 2009 - MPGreen Inc
Toyota of Tampa Bay's Buy 3 Tires Get the 4th Free Sale is Going on Now Through May 17th
Toyota of Tampa Bay runs a special tire promotion twice annually and the first one is being held now through May 17th. Toyota of Tampa Bay is located just east of I-275 on Fletcher Ave. - May 13, 2009 - Toyota of Tampa Bay
Carooma's Customization Engine Helps Drive the Aftermarket Past Slumping Car Sales
While rising gas prices discourage drivers from buying new cars - and even driving - the automotive aftermarket continues grow. This is driven by the growing popularity of customization across the industry and by companies like Carooma. Carooma (carooma.com) today announced the beta launch of its... - May 09, 2009 - Carooma Inc.
APCO/EasyCare Named to Georgia’s Top Privately Held Businesses List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held companies, DiversityBusiness.com today honored APCO as one of the top privately held businesses in Georgia. This is the 9th annual listing of Georgia’s top businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. The companies listed on the Top Business... - May 02, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
SmartTOP Roof Top Control for BMW 1 Series Convertible
Mods4cars, the southern California based specialist in high-end electronics for convertible top and remote controls, announced the release of their latest "SmartTOP" comfort roof top control for the BMW 1, 3 and 6 series convertible. Customers are now able to raise and lower their... - May 02, 2009 - Mods4cars
More Driving Pleasure for the Nissan Qashqai – Elegant Tuning and More Security by Running Boards with Impact Protection from Conner24
Nissan Qashqai and Qashqai + 2 owners - Listen carefully: Conner24.de expanded its range of product offerings and added a premium running board for the Nissan Qashqai. The new unique running boards with their sporty elegant design are made in Germany. They create a distinguished look and assure... - April 29, 2009 - Model Worxx GmbH
Automobile Protection Corporation – EasyCare - Honored by Better Business Bureau for Dedication to Community Service
Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare Honored by Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens and NE Georgia for Dedication to Community Service; Wins 2009 Torch Award for Community Service Automobile Protection Corporation – APCO, a leading independent provider of EasyCare... - April 28, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
SmartTOP Roof Top Control for Audi A3 Convertible
Mods4cars, the southern California based specialist in high-end electronics for convertible top and remote controls, announced the release of their latest "SmartTOP" comfort roof top control for the new Audi A3 convertible. Customers are now able to raise and lower their convertible top... - April 26, 2009 - Mods4cars
Carson Toyota Helps Southern California Residents Get Their Perfect Car with the Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Program
Carson Toyota has the largest inventory of Certified Used Toyotas in the Western United States. - April 21, 2009 - carson toyota
Revamped Auto Parts Place Website Puts Customer Satisfaction First
Auto Parts Place, an industry-leading for auto parts supplier with a large online presence, has launched a retooled, redesigned website to make searching for and purchasing domestic and import auto parts completely effortless. “We have one of the largest auto parts catalog in the industry,... - April 18, 2009 - Auto Parts Place
How to Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com) Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Systems Decrease Smog, Save Fuel and Increase Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is steadily approaching converting vehicles to hydrogen in a new and different way. What they are doing is revolutionary, a giant step in the right direction, the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - April 10, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
All Grown Up Now … the duPont REGISTRY Turns 24
“It seems like just yesterday we were cutting up images of luxury and collectible cars with razor knives and scissors. A lot has changed since then, but one thing remains the same,” said Publisher, Thomas L. duPont. “The marketplace for classic, luxury and exotic automobiles is an active, vibrant arena for auto enthusiasts and we, the duPont REGISTRY, are the center of it.” - April 02, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc
MOTOR TREND® Endorsement Building Consumer Demand for EasyCare™ Benefits; EasyCare Augmenting Dealer Service Team
Thanks largely to dramatically increased consumer demand attributed to the company's recent designation as a MOTOR TREND Recommended Best Buy, EasyCare, a provider of vehicle ownership benefits like Vehicle Service Contracts, Unlimited Dent Removal Coverage, and Key/Key Fob Replacement Coverage, is adding staff to its dealer service team and plans to continue to do so for the rest of 2009. - April 01, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Nationwide Collision Centers: Proud New Participants in the CertifiedFirst™ Network of Quality-Rated Auto Body Repair Centers
Nationwide Collision Centers, a leading provider of autobody repair services, has been selected and approved to join the elite CertifiedFirst network of top-rated repair shops throughout the country. CertifiedFirst member companies are carefully selected after a vigorous and lengthy process that... - March 28, 2009 - Nationwide Collision Centers
Graco® Launches New Fine Finish Spray Packages
Graco introduces new Merkur™ high-performance spray packages for fine finish applications. These improved spray packages are designed to outlast and outperform other packages in their class. “The new features on these spray packages offer greater precision and increase efficiency to... - March 28, 2009 - Graco Inc
Reelcraft’s New Dual Device GFCI Outlet Box Offers Further Shock Protection
Reelcraft’s popular line of industrial grade cord reels now feature a new dual device Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplex box to help further protect against the risk of electric shock. Reelcraft’s portable cord reel with dual device GFCI receptacles is equivalent to a... - March 28, 2009 - Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Offering Savings of $70,000 on All Remaining 2008 SL65 Models: Southern California Dealership Looking to Clear Out 2008 Inventory
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is clearing out the last of its 2008 inventory. For a limited time, receive $70,000 off the manufacturers suggested retail price on any of the remaining Mercedes SL 65 models in stock. “The SL65 is a sophisticated roadster made in limited volume for drivers with... - March 26, 2009 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Get $10,000 Off the 2009 E-Class at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach, Dealership Offering Deal on Every New 2009 E-Class in Stock
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is inviting all Southern California residents to take advantage of one of the biggest deals in dealership history. Now through Tuesday, March 31, get $10,000 off the manufactured suggested retail price on every new 2009 E-Class in stock. “With this great deal and... - March 26, 2009 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Safety at It’s "Level" Best
No longer just about truck campers, Torklift International responds to customer feedback requesting a Chevy/GMC version of their popular suspension accessory the "Stableload" with a new, four-way adjustable model. The new Chevy/GMC Stableload activates the factory overload springs earlier to reduce sway, body roll, and other undesirable ride characteristics that can lead to accidents. The Torklift Stableload line is the biggest innovation in towing and hauling safety since airbags. - March 26, 2009 - Torklift International
Auto Knight Motor Club-Eco Motors of Rancho Mirage-Dimension Service Corporation Announce Formal Agreements in Dublin, Ohio
Jeff Rizzo CEO of Auto Knight Motor Club Inc. and Haytham ElZayn CEO of Dimension Service Corporation have announced formal agreements with regards to product distribution in the United States and Canada. Mr. Rizzo makes updated statements with regards to the 2010 Eco MC-3, the first imported vehicle from China, designed in America. - March 25, 2009 - Auto Knight Inc.
I Need A Radiator, New Online Retail Radiator Store Providing Quality and Low Prices
I Need A Radiator has one goal in mind and that is the bring high quality radiators at the lowest prices to consumers in the country. It may be people that need to save money or even people who love to work on their cars themselves, it saves everyone money while getting a reliable product. - March 20, 2009 - I Need A Radiator
Sexy New European Curves Now on Show Courtesy of Tuning Experts MEC Design
Berlin based tuning company MEC Design enhance the looks of the Mercedes-Benz CLS with their new bodykit. - March 19, 2009 - MEC Design
DiMora Designs Transforms Oldsmobile Aurora Into Custom Unique One-off Car
DiMora takes common cars and changing them into unique one-off custom crafted automobiles. - March 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
Late Model Speed Reveals the Secret to the "Silver Bullet"
Late Model Speed is continually perfecting the tuning capabilities of the vehicles on-board computer with CMR tuning programs that are specifically designed for Chrysler / Dodge, 5.7 / 6.1L and future model applications. With attention to detail, and using the proper components, Late Model Speed is able to offer this kit package and many other aftermarket applications and installations for other vehicles as well. - February 28, 2009 - Late Model Speed LLC.
Micronet Introduces the Latest Model in Its M-Series – the Fixed/Portable M300 Mobile Data Terminal
Fixed/Tethered/Portable M-Series models offer the most versatile, rugged, low-cost platform, uniquely designed to support In cab & Out of Cab Mobile Resource Management (MRM) applications. - February 21, 2009 - Micronet Ltd
AADI, Inc- Successful in Securing Seed Capital with Help from Annacore Business Capital, LLC
AADI, a Michigan corporation engaged in the testing, optimization and licensing of its patented “breakthrough” DISSAN and DELPI fuel injection technologies, secured investment funding of $400,000 to close their seed round. This round of funding enables the expansion of business... - February 18, 2009 - Annacore Business Capital
Eco Motors of Palm Springs Moves Closer to the First Eco Dealership in the United States
This morning in Rancho Mirage, California, Auto Knight President and CEO, Jeff Rizzo announced a tentative agregreement that would procure a floor plan assistance program for the new EMC-3 Commuter Vehicle. The EMC-3 is the first vehicle manufactured in China to be imported into the United States. - February 16, 2009 - Auto Knight Inc.
Satellite Internet in Cars
TS2 Satellite Technologies is pleased to announce the introduction of the HNS 9250 - allowing you to access a broadband satellite connection through a vehicular mounted terminal. The Hughes 9250 is designed to deliver the highest available transmit and receive rates of up to 492 Kbps while "on the move" within Inmarsat's global BGAN satellite coverage area. - February 02, 2009 - TS2 Satellite Technologies
European Car Part Business Booms on JustParts.com
New parts and accessories for Volkswagen, Mercedes, and BMW keeps sellers’ registers ringing on JustParts.com in 2009. - January 29, 2009 - JustParts.com
Sprint-Booster: More Model Applications Now Available
Sprint-Booster, plug-n-play automotive performance now available from Mini Mania, Inc. New Sprint-Booster models now available. DIY aftermarket accessory Sprint-Booster puts the punch back into the throttle of “drive by wire” vehicles. - January 16, 2009 - Mini Mania, Inc
Allpart Supply Forms Alliance with Haweka AG
Today Allpart Supply, a national supplier of automotive lift parts, announced its partnership agreement with the German based manufacturer Haweka AG. - January 16, 2009 - Allpart Supply, Inc.
Proposed California Ignition Interlock Device Law Would Prevent DUI
A proposed California law that would require the use of an ignition interlock device by convicted DUI drivers would prevent drunk driving and make the state’s roads safer for everyone. The bill, known as “Matt’s Law” in honor of the son of Mary Klotzbach, who was killed by... - January 11, 2009 - Smart Start of California