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Elektrotechniek a Showcase for Simple Bal Contact Technology
The biggest attraction at the Elektrotechniek exhibition running this week in Utrecht, Netherlands may turn out to be one of the smallest and simplest products: an electrical contact fashioned from a spring. - September 30, 2009 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
DGL Wow’s Client with IES Technology
IES Customer DGL explains how they have achieved success by using IES, Ltd. Software. The freight forwarder details how they have successfully rebranded their operation as an industry leader. - September 30, 2009 - IES, Ltd.
Choice Logistics EVP to Chair Mission-Critical Service Parts Panel at Strategic Services Management Conference in Amsterdam
International event delivers best practices for after-sales support - September 30, 2009 - Choice Logistics
Davies Turner’s Offers Daily 48-Hour Groupage Services Throughout Germany
Despite the severe economic downturn affecting traffic volumes in Europe, Davies Turner – Britain & Ireland’s leading independent forwarder - continues to make strategic improvements to its E.U. trailer services. - September 30, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
World-Link Communications Launches ShipSat – Managed Ku & L Broadband Service
Today World-Link Communications announced the availability of its ShipSat service, a broadband IP solution that integrates Ku VSAT and Inmarsat’s L band services. ShipSat, for a flat monthly fee, delivers global IP access, least-cost-routing (LCR) and switching capabilities among Inmarsat... - September 29, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
UK Car Discount Suggests That UK Car Industry Needs a VAT Amnesty
As demand outstrips supply, UK Car Discount are hoping a VAT amnesty in the New Year will help customers buy sooner rather than later to avoid extra costs and keep an economic recovery on track. - September 26, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Farmers’ Almanac® and EasyCare Share Top 5 Tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Drivers need to be prepared for soggy autumn forecast. - September 25, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Setcom’s Liberator Wireless System Adds Sidetone
Sidetone feature brings clarity to motor officers as they ride in challenging conditions. - September 25, 2009 - Setcom Corporation
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Launch the Best of the Best Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Launch the Best of the Best Vietnam Holiday in their SIGNATURE COLLECTION 2010. - September 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Choice Logistics Appoints Erik Rodriguez as Director of Global Distribution
Engineering expert brings strong business background - September 25, 2009 - Choice Logistics
New EZ Lube Rewards Program Offers 50% Savings at All Southern California Locations
Now, all EZ Lube customers can sign up for the new EZ Rewards program to earn 50% savings on a full service oil change at any EZ Lube location. - September 25, 2009 - EZ Lube LLC
Tuffy Offers Free Maintenance Inspections for Fall Car Care Month
In conjunction with Fall Car Care Month, Tuffy Auto Service Centers are offering Free car care maintenance inspections to help keep drivers safe and on the road this fall/winter season. - September 24, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Joe Verde’s Auto Dealer Training Book on 2nd Print Run
The recently published book by Joe Verde titled “A Dealer’s Guide to Recovery and Growth in Today’s Market” – which aims to help auto dealers and managers grow during the recession – is now in its second print run after the first 20,000 copies of the book were... - September 24, 2009 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Aftermarket Lighting Leader Streetglow Introduces Optx® Multi Task LED Products for Trucks and SUVs – LED Side Bars and Tailgate Strip Combo Kit
StreetGlow, Inc., the industry leader in Auto-Neon®, performance and specialty lighting products, is offering its OPTX® LED side bars and tailgate strips as a combo kit directly to consumers and to wholesalers. These products get you noticed, so if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, install a set of OPTX® LED side bars to illuminate your running boards and complement them with a matching LED tailgate strip and step into the spotlight… - September 24, 2009 - Street Glow, Inc.
New Tuffy Tire and Auto Service Center Opens in Haines City, Florida
‘Heart of Florida’ gets new neighborhood mechanic - September 24, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Arch Capital Group Extends Best Wishes on APCO/EasyCare’s 25th Anniversary
Arch Capital Group celebrates growing partnership. - September 23, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
The Ford Motor Minority Dealership Association Extends Best Wishes on APCO/EasyCare’s 25th Anniversary
FMMDA celebrates partnership; growth. - September 23, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Quick Cash Auto Gets a Boost in Buying Power
Quick Cash Auto is now lifting its car buying power up to $200,000 per vehicle with plans to make exotic additions to the inventory. - September 23, 2009 - Quick Cash Auto Inc.
Red Wing Chevrolet is Proud Sponsor of Don Whitebear
Don Whitebear is track champion at Raceway park in Shakopee, MN. - September 23, 2009 - Red Wing Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
Highly Anticipated Three Wheeled Scooter Hits the Streets
Excitement Builds as The Auto Moto Arrives at Dealerships Across America. - September 23, 2009 - TheAutoMoto.com Corporation
UK Car Discount Extend Welcoming Arm to Northern Ireland Customers
More and more new car customers willing to fly in from Northern Ireland to collect new cars purchased online and enjoy the craic in Manchester and the North West. - September 23, 2009 - UK Car Discount
San Pedro Auto Repair and Service Center Expands Expertise
Plaza Automotive Center’s Lead Technician Achieves ASE Certification for Advanced Engine Performance. - September 22, 2009 - Plaza Automotive Center
Meetings Afloat! is Sponsor for Tampa Bay Fashion Week
Yacht Will be Media Headquarters for 2009 Event. - September 22, 2009 - MEETINGS AFLOAT!
TransCore Awarded Contract to Convert Utah Department of Transportation’s I-15 Express Lanes to an Electronic Payment System
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected TransCore to convert the existing Interstate 15 Express Lanes decal system to an electronic, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based payment system. This type of system is the first in Utah. - September 21, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
SmartTOP USB Presentation in Las Vegas
Mods4cars will be presenting the new SmartTOP controller module with USB port at the inaugural annual SLKWorld.com community convention in Las Vegas. - September 21, 2009 - Mods4cars
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
Storage Sale Now World Wide: Dealon.us is Extending to Europe
The internet platform www.dealon.us has extended it’s services globally, now covering also Europe. Dealon.us has been started at the beginning of 2009 as a unique web project aiming at providing a platform for companies facing the economic downturn. The initial idea came, when to C level... - September 20, 2009 - dealon.us
Euronav Announces Convertible Bond Offering Increased to USD 150 Million
Following the placement of its fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the "Bonds") on Friday 4 September 2009, Euronav NV announces that due to additional demand from existing investors, the company has increased the size of the bond offering by an amount of USD 25... - September 20, 2009 - Euronav NV
100 USD Gift Certificate of Travel for Holidaymakers to Indochina
The Luxury Travel Company Offers 100 USD gift certificate of travel for 100 people. - September 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
IPA Participates in Chicago Tribune Career Fair
Representatives from IPA attended Thursday’s Chicago Tribune Career Fair held at Soldier Field. IPA was one of 24 exhibiting businesses that attended the event presented by CareerBuilder. Similar Chicago Tribune Career Fairs held throughout the past three years have, on average, seen... - September 19, 2009 - IPA
Dupont Road Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winner for Best Oil Change Service
2009 Readers’ Award Winner Conducted by Fort Wayne Newspapers and FortWayne.com. - September 19, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Advanced Tracking Technologies, Inc Announces Vision™ II Vehicle Tracking Device
Advanced Tracking Technologies, Inc., a Houston TX based leader in the manufacturing of GPS Tracking devices and Fleet management software development, formally announced the launch of the Shadow Tracker® Vision™ II GPS Tracking Device. The Vision™ II system boasts and industry... - September 19, 2009 - Advanced Tracking Technologies, Inc.
Indochina Premier Luxury Travel Online Source Promotes Stopover and Short Trips in Vietnam
The Indochina’s First Luxury Travel Operator, Luxury Travel announces to promote stopover and short trips in Vietnam. Luxury Travel Company has designed these special stopover and short trips for people keen to experience the best of each destination of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. - September 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Atlas Van Lines Pros Dish on Best Fast Food, Coffee, Tires and Other Necessities of Life on the Road
Survey shows van operators living healthier, embracing technology, and going green - September 18, 2009 - Atlas World Group
Fiat Automobiles is Further Reducing CO2 Emissions
One of the 25 best-selling automobile brands in Europe and after two years of holding the leadership position, Fiat Automobiles has proven to be the brand having the lowest average CO2 emissions on cars sold during the first half of 2009. Fiat has also set a new record: it is the only full-liner... - September 18, 2009 - Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd
New Tuffy Auto Service Center Opens in Jacksonville, Florida
New Tuffy store in Jacksonville, Florida celebrating grand-opening with special discounts and incentives. - September 18, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
"Get Motorcoachified" Bus Wraps Hit the Road: Motorcoach Council Invites All North American Motorcoach Companies to Participate in Outreach Campaign
Participating motorcoach companies have the freedom to retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign. Operators can purchase a full-coach wrap, rear or side wrap, or bumper decal and may choose the decal color and messaging that resonates best with their particular demographic/region. The campaign’s diverse slogans act as a call to action to entice travelers to “Get Motorcoachified” today and experience the transformation/satisfaction one enjoys traveling by coach. - September 18, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
San Francisco Limousine Service Now Offers Green Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Nationwide Limousine Service (NLS) of San Francisco Bay Area is now offering hybrid cars featuring low-emission, environmental friendly transportation for corporate and private groups. - September 17, 2009 - Nationwide Limousine Service
Alternative Motors Appoints Scott Harris to Board of Directors
Alternative Motors, Inc. today publicized Mr. Scott Harris has been chosen to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. Harris currently serves as the Vice President of Finance and Business Development for Delphi Corporation’s Thermal Systems Division. This position requires Mr. Harris to serve as... - September 17, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern to Join Esteemed Panel of Speakers at Upcoming TransForum 2009 Conference
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to deliver expert insight about transportation mergers and acquisitions on speaking panel collaborated by James M. Hill of Benesch Law at TransForum 2009. - September 17, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Carbon Credit Trees Planted on Auckland’s Eco-Tour Farm
The first lot of Carbon Credit Native Trees were planted in the Coast to Coast Tours Forest Reserve recently. This 100-acre, historic Auckland farm, (it’s just 40 minutes from downtown Auckland), is where tourists get the opportunity to have their own tree growing in New Zealand from purchasing and planting a Native tree to offset the emissions from their tour. In doing so, it is making this tour a very sustainable and carbon neutral operation, and one which is unique to the Auckland region. - September 17, 2009 - Coast to Coast Tours
New Car Buyers Should Move Quickly to Avoid New Year VAT Increases
With VAT going back up to 17.5% in January 2010 and demand out-stripping supply in the new car market, buyers are urged to move quickly if considering purchasing a new car to avoid extra VAT charges - September 17, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Organized A to Z Product Highlighted in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Organized A to Z.com, an online retailer that carries organizing and storage products to help you simply your life, is featured in the Better Homes & Gardens special Fall/Winter 2009 Storage Edition, which hits newsstands on September 15, 2009. “We are very excited to see one of our... - September 16, 2009 - Organized A to Z.com
Diesel Engine Export Now on the Web
Diesel Engine Export launches new website for all the Cummins, CAT, General Motors, Ford, Navistar, Perkins and Dodge Diesel and Gas Engines. - September 16, 2009 - Diesel Engine Export
New ScottTech’s PickPro WCS™ Software Feature Released: Return Management
The return management feature in PickPro WCS™ assists in providing a sustainable supply chain by reducing time and energy required to manage the inherently problematic business process. - September 16, 2009 - ScottTech Integrated Solutions
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary General Manager Discusses Penske Purchase of Saturn
Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com) have announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Bill Shotwell, executive general manager and vice president of the Triangle dealerships. In the podcast, Shotwell discusses Penske... - September 16, 2009 - Saturn of Raleigh
The Luxury Travel Company Announced Tour Prices 2010 and Instant Booking
The Luxury Travel company announced the most competitive tour prices 2010 of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar and the availability of instant booking of Vietnam hotels, day trips on its website www.luxurytravelvietnam.com, where guests can place their reservations and receive immediate... - September 16, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ft. Myers Toyota's Pamela Templeton in Florida Weekly
Pamela Templeton: Thriving In A Man's World As Co-owner of Fort Myers Toyota, Pamela Templeton thrives in what most consider a man’s world. When asked what it’s like to hold a position of power in such a testosterone-driven industry, this female dynamo says, “It’s... - September 16, 2009 - Ft. Myers Toyota
Launch of the X-Yachts Yacht Club by the Yachting Network
Longitude 64 and The Yachting Network announce the launch of The online X-Yachts Yacht Club including an exclusive online social community. - September 15, 2009 - Longitude 64
Luxury Travel Company to Focus More on Short Breaks for Luxury Travelers
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company has just launched a new break "Vietnam’s Culture, Art and Pristine Nature" - September 13, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd