Automotive Aftermarket News
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Advanced Film Solutions FormulaOne Car Tinting Launches Radio Campaign on True Oldies 106.3
Advanced Film Solutions announced their "Summer of 2008", FormulaOne Car Tinting advertising campaign on True Oldies 106.3 FM. Mike Feldman, President of Advanced Film Solutions, New Port Richey, FL advised that "Pasco, Northern Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough Counties are... - May 27, 2008 - Advanced Film Solutions
Older Diesel Engine Emission Control Retrofits Go DIGITAL, Virtually Eliminating the Need for Expensive Exhaust After-Treatment
If you have ever been stuck driving behind a diesel truck or bus belching out black clouds of emissions and wanted to know why this is happening, it's simple, these older diesel engines have poor combustion efficiencies and no emission control systems. One small California Company, Extengine Systems, has hit on a novel approach to cleaning up these older diesels, Go DIGITAL. - May 24, 2008 - Extengine Systems, Inc
Jiffy Lube® Raises $1 Million for American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women™ Movement to Fight Heart Disease
Donation Presented at Annual Jiffy Lube International Convention. - May 23, 2008 - Jiffy Lube
MyAutoPartsForLess, a Division of Auto Parts Solutions, Inc., Awarded Automotive & Truck Parts Contract by Dallas Area Rapid Transit
MyAutoPartsForLess.com, a certified Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business has been awarded a highly coveted automotive and truck parts contract by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). DART serves Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with approximately 130 bus routes, 45 miles of light rail transit (DART Rail), 75 freeway miles of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, and paratransit service for the mobility impaired. - May 20, 2008 - Auto Parts Solutions, Inc.
Mobile Awareness Names Transportation Industry Veteran Stotsenburg as Director of Sales and Marketing
Mobile Awareness, LLC announces the appointment of Brandon Stotsenburg as Director of Sales and Marketing. - May 13, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
AMH Canada Ltd Introduces Hand-Held Spectra-Jet
The Spectra-Jet unit produced by AMH Canada Ltd for drying waterborne paint has proved very popular. AMH has now introduced a hand-held version to complete smaller jobs. - May 10, 2008 - AMH Canada Ltd
BudgetGPS Service Used to Recover $400,000 Truck After Theft
On April 20, 2008, a 2007 Kenworth truck equipped with a Century XP-850 wrecker body was stolen from the Marlow’s Fuel Center truck stop in Dallas, TX. The truck was owned by Walnut Hill Wrecker, a WHW Towing Companies Company, based in Dallas, TX. The tow truck operator was off-shift and... - May 06, 2008 - towPartners
Inland Empire Auto Repair Review Launches Professional Help Series of Automotive Articles and Archive Aimed at Helping Consumers
Automotive Professionals offer their knowledge and experience to benefit their website visitors on such subjects as fuel economy, tire maintenance, vehicle safety, and many other automotive related subjects. Website visitors are invited to suggest subjects for future articles. - April 25, 2008 - Inland Empire Auto Repair Review
HighLineMeter Recognized by eBay as a PowerSeller
Less than a year since they started selling their paint thickness meter gauge on eBay, HighLineMeter.com has been awarded PowerSeller status. - April 16, 2008 - HighLineMeter.com
Torque.TV Adds Groundbreaking Head2Head to Its Line-Up of Original Programming
Torque.TV, the premier digital network for automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts, has added Head2Head to its original programming line-up with its debut in mid April of 2008. Presented by Royal Purple, “Head2Head is a groundbreaking, new TV series that pits two rival cars against each other... - April 11, 2008 - Torque.TV
www.Motorweb.com Includes Bill Me Later as Customer Finance Option
www.motorweb.com has teamed up with Bill me later to provide customers with a convenient financing option to get them on the road to building their dream car. Bill Me Later enables consumers to conveniently and securely pay for purchases online and via phone without the need to provide credit card... - April 09, 2008 - Motorweb.com
BudgetGPS Brings GPS to Associations
BudgetGPS announced today that it is launching a new associations program geared toward providing discounts on BudgetGPS service to associations interested in finding benefits for their members. This new program is available to industry associations in trucking, courier, pest control, HVAC,... - April 02, 2008 - towPartners
Personallyyours.co.uk Opens Up an Online Number Facility Where Anyone Can Join in with the Number Plate Auction Craze
Personally Yours Registrations have introduced a new online number plate auction, giving customers the opportunity to join in the number plate auction craze. http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/private_number_plates_auction.htm - April 01, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations
Pro-Tect Liner Introduces RIDE Toy-Hauler Performance Finishes
To support Pro-Tect Liners off-road clients the company introduces a Toy hauler performance coating for floors and walls. The coating is environmentally friendly and provides a tough non-skid surface. The finish is highly resistant to various oils, lubricants and solvents and will not fade like epoxies. Its waterproof properties allow for easy hose-down of the toy-hauler - March 30, 2008 - Pro-Tect Liner
Pro-Tect Liner Introduces Bed Liner Refurbishment Program
Pro-Tect Liner introduces a system to allow automotive dealers and end users the ability to refurbish their worn-out and faded spray-on liners. REV 2 the system is UV stable and will not fade over time. In addition the customer can add a color or metallic texture to the finish to customize it all when maintaining an economical solution. - March 30, 2008 - Pro-Tect Liner
Pro-Tect Liner Launches Huntington Beach, CA Location
Pro-Tect Liner launches its first California location in Huntington Beach, CA. This central location is expected to supply several markets Pro-Tect is addressing. This includes premium bed liners, sandrail protection and body panel/trim protection and graphics. - March 30, 2008 - Pro-Tect Liner
Carreg.co.uk Offers Money Off for Buyers Who Use the New Secure Online Buying System
Carreg.co.uk have a new and improved online ordering system, it is open 24/7 and is 100% secure, with the backing of a company that has been established since 1988. - March 25, 2008 - Carreg
Moose Pak LLC Launches New Website www.mpcustoms.com
Moose Pak LLC, a leader in online aftermarket performance, custom auto parts, and accessories is proud to launch their new website: www.mpcustoms.com on April 1st, 2008. Andrew Wilson of Moose Pak LLC said, “I am very pleased on the implementation of our new website. I hope that our customers... - March 20, 2008 - Moose Pak LLC
Nationwide Discount Thule Racks Distributor Now Offering All-New Thule Ascent Cargo Roof Box Series
Nationwide discount Thule Racks distributor, ORS Racks Direct, now offers the Ascent cargo roof boxes to any destination in the United States in response to popular demand for the Thule 602 / 603 / 604 / 605 Ascent Gear Box Series of products. - March 13, 2008 - ORS Roof Racks Direct
Car Rack Resources Reviews & Forums Social Networking Website Announces Partnership with ORS Racks Direct
Car Rack Resources, an online public social networking website with car rack and truck rack reviews, ratings and user forums, announces nationwide automobile roof rack retailer, ORS Racks Direct, as title sponsor. - March 12, 2008 - ORS Roof Racks Direct
Sprintbooster, Throttle Response Enhancement, Now Available from Mini Mania, Inc.
SprintBooster, plug-n-play automotive performance now available from Mini Mania, Inc. This do-it-yourself aftermarket device noticeably improves throttle response in all “drive by wire” vehicles. - March 12, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
TeleType Releases Commercial Truckers GPS with Hazmat Routing
TeleType offers portable GPS navigation system for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV'ers. The product now supports 10 levels of Hazmat routing and offers commercial truckers the ability to enter the size and weight of their vehicle to effectively navigate based on vehicle characteristics. - March 10, 2008 - TeleType Co.
Carreg.co.uk Offer Number Plate Auction Help for Buyers
Carreg.co.uk will attend number plate auctions on behalf of clients. - March 09, 2008 - Carreg
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust Continues Support for WyoTech’s High Performance Power Train Specialty Training Program
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust has been a strong supporter of WyoTech’s innovative High Performance Power Train Specialty Training Program and their support continues in 2008. - March 06, 2008 - WyoTech
WyoTech Provides Expertise to "Drag Race High" Reality Show
WyoTech, the official technical school of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), recently offered its guidance and technical know-how to “Drag Race High,” a reality TV show that pits rival high schools against each other as they build their own race cars. The show captured the... - March 06, 2008 - WyoTech
New Product Release, Billet Oval Mirror for Hot Rods – Alphamirror, Next Generation of Auto Dimming Mirrors
With the advent of the High-Intensity or HID Headlamps, glare is becoming a more frequent nuisance during night-time driving. The human eye’s increased light sensitivity at night is affected by exposure to the brightness of HID Headlamps. - March 05, 2008 - alphamirror inc
Personallyyours.co.uk Have Added Number Plate Videos to Their Site
Personally Yours Registrations are offering number plate videos on their website now, http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/number-plate-videos.htm - March 04, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations
Gocarnuts.com, a New Automobile Enthusiast Portal Launches Its Marketplace for Aftermarket Auto Parts Dealers to Showcase & Sell Their Products to Customers in One Portal
Launched in November of 2007 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, the website creates a destination for dealers, auto enthusiasts and car parts manufacturers to connect in one portal. Auto enthusiasts can show off their rides and aftermarket auto parts dealers can create a unique web space complete with... - March 03, 2008 - Gocarnuts
Carreg.co.uk Have Introduced New Videos to Their Website
Carreg.co.uk now has video on the website which will enhance the number plate experience for all http://www.carreg.co.uk/ - February 26, 2008 - Carreg
Californian Mini Moke Replica Kit Car Now Available in Do-It-Yourself Kit Form from Mini Mania, Inc.
Californian Mini Moke replica kit car now offered by Mini Mania, Inc. - February 23, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
HighLineMeter January Sales Reached New Heights
In the month of January, only 6 months since its launch, the HighLine Paint Meter has become a popular paint gauge on eBay. - February 21, 2008 - HighLineMeter.com
Personallyyours.co.uk Has the Car Numbers (2008 Edition) on Sale Now
Personally Yours Registrations are offering the Car Numbers (2008 Edition) at a very special price of £45. http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/car-numbers-book.htm - February 19, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations
WyoTech Receives President’s Honor Roll Award for Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service named WyoTech’s Laramie, Wyoming, campus to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. If there is any school in the country that deserves this... - February 15, 2008 - WyoTech
Number Plate Goes for a UK Record, £375,000
With number plates that fetch prices as high as £375,000, it’s no wonder that people are thinking of these as a potential new investment for the future. The previous record was for a number plate with the number M1, this went for £331,000. But it was the famous F1 number plate... - February 12, 2008 - Carreg
Mini Mania Offer Dyno Testing for All Mini Coopers at the Annual Nevada City Adventure 2008
Mini Mania announces expanded activities for Mini Coopers at Nevada City Adventure - February 10, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
TeleType Releases Portable GPS for Commercial Truckers
TeleType offers portable GPS navigation system for professional truck drivers, bus drivers, and RV'ers. - February 08, 2008 - TeleType Co.
Mini Mania Announces Sponsorship of SCCA Racing MINI Cooper S of Brad Davis Racing
Mini Mania Inc. announced today it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Brad Davis Racing. Brad Davis Racing will again be running the MINI Cooper S of MINI of Charleston. The MINI Cooper S, which competes in SCCA class “B” stock will be driven by team owner Brad Davis. The MINI... - February 03, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
SpeedHut Amazes Car Enthusiasts with New Aftermarket Gauges
SpeedHut revolutionizes the automotive market of gauges by offering new products, new designs and allows customers to make their own gauge designs. - January 30, 2008 - SpeedHut
Mini Cooper Nevada City Adventure 2008
The 7th "Nevada City Adventure" for Mini Coopers is set for Saturday, May 17th, 2008. Held annually in heart of the gold country, this event celebrates both the Classic Mini as built by BMC (and Rover) and the latest Mini Cooper as built by BMW. Planning is now underway to insure this... - January 24, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
Celebrate the personallyyours.co.uk 20th Anniversary by Entering Into the Free Number Plate Competition
Personally Yours Registrations are giving away thousands of pounds worth of gift vouchers, ready for the festive season. http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/competition.htm - January 22, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations
Mini Cooper Message Forum at Mini Mania Achieves Another Milestone
Over 16,000 users have now registered for one of the longest running message forums on the Internet. The Mini Cooper forum has now been on line for more than 10 years and is celebrating yet another milestone with the number of registered users. - January 17, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
Carreg.co.uk Celebrates Twenty Years in the Private Number Plate Industry
Carreg.co.uk enters its twentieth year in the private number plate industry. - January 15, 2008 - Carreg
Mini Mania Announces a Broad Range of OEM Maintenance Parts for the BMW Mini Cooper
Mini Mania Inc. announced today it has expanded its service to include a broad range of Original Equipment Manufactured maintenance parts for the Mini Cooper. The range of maintenance parts will provide customers with a single source for all Accessories, Performance and maintenance parts for both... - January 10, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
Personallyyours.co.uk Have New Number Plate News from Around the Web on Their Website
Personallyyours.co.uk offers number plate news and breaking stories at http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/number-plate-news/international_news.htm - January 08, 2008 - Personally Yours Registrations
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. To Acquire 60% of Perfection Clutch’s Parent Company
Berkshire Hathaway will purchase 60% of Marmon Holdings, Inc. Perfection Clutch is one of the one hundred and twenty-five companies held by Marmon Holdings, Inc. - January 05, 2008 - Perfection Clutch
Mini Mania Has Announced the Acquisition of the Specialist Mini Cooper Company "Mini Motors"
Mini Mania has announced expanded products and services with its acquisition of Mini Motors of Santa Rosa Calif. - January 01, 2008 - Mini Mania, Inc
Miracle Drywash Waterless Valeting Kit for the Professional Car Enthusiast Now Available Online
SJK Products announces its waterless detailing car cleaning kit just in time for Christmas with a Buy-3-Get-a-4th-Kit-Free Christmas special offer. - December 24, 2007 - SJK Products Ltd
Jax Wax Car Care Products New Super Chevy Show Sponsor
Roger Gustin, President of AutoStar Productions, Inc. announced the addition of Jax Wax Car Care Products as a sponsor of the 2008 Super Chevy Show Series. - December 16, 2007 - Jax Wax
Jax Wax Complete Scratch Free Wash and Detail Bucket Organizer Kit Now Available
Jax Wax, the choice of detailing professionals for 18 years, today introduced the Jax Wax Complete Scratch Free Wash and Detail Bucket Organizer Kit as now being available to the public for the first time. The professional-grade kit combines a comprehensive package of products to enable anyone to effortlessly create a showroom-fresh vehicle. - December 11, 2007 - Jax Wax
Flitz International Introduces Headlight & Plastic Restoration Kit. Fast, 1-Step Process is Easy-to-Use, Saves Time & Money
Flitz International has introduced the “Flitz Headlight & Plastic Restoration Kit": A non-toxic, easy-to-use 1-step process (in rare cases 2-steps). In a matter of minutes, this product will restore clarity to hazy, yellow, opaque head and tail light lenses. The same kit can also be used to restore clarity to plastic light bars, bug shields, plastic car and truck windows, plastic airplane windows, motorcycle windshields, and boat windows. - December 01, 2007 - Flitz International, Ltd.