PRWeb: Automotive Consumer Publications

Car Insurance News: When it's in Store Make Sure it's Covered - With More Than a Blanket

Vehicles in storage aren't covered by household insurance warns Flux. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Mautofied.com Announces a Banner Sales Year-to-Date of Custom Autos, Trucks, and Motorcycles

Despite declining sales of new vehicles in the U.S. and a nationwide economic slump, Mautofied.com has facilitated over 7,700 transactions as of October 31, 2008. Consistently surpassing expectations, Mautofied.com continues to see record numbers of unique visitors who use its proprietary classifieds to buy, sell, and trade their vehicles. It is now the largest site on the Web dedicated solely to custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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www.OurRaceCar.com Invites Fans to Buy a Share In a Race Car

www.OurRaceCar.com Launched on October 18, 2008 invites fans to become more than just spectators. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Fashionistas Take Heed! Al & Ed's Autosound 'Goes over the Top' and Breaks New Barriers in Style and Class with Its Vehicle Enhancements, to Be Showcased at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show : The First Ever All Limited Edition Ed Hardy Smart Cars, Numbered and Signed by French Designer Christian Audigier Promise Glitz!

With a long history of innovation in new aftermarket vehicle enhancements for cars produced by auto manufacturers, Al & Ed’s Autosound will once again fire up the Los Angeles Auto Show attendees with an automotive experience a step beyond the vehicles on the traditional show floor. Exhibiting the latest in mobile electronics and unique style car customization, Al & Ed’s Autosound will present a fleet of vehicles that will astound, both in sound and fashion, car enthusiasts visiting the aftermarket “paradise,” located in the Los Angeles Convention Center’s Kentia Hall, Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 30. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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DuPont: Automotive "Makeover" is Practical Alternative When A New Car is Beyond Reach

Repainting an Economical Choice with Endless Color Options and Environmentally Smart DuPont Finishes (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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ContactAtOnce! Dealer Chat Service Deployed on Cox AutoTrader's CarShopSmart.com

Car Shoppers on innovative Web2.0 automotive website can see when dealers are available to answer questions and connect instantly, even from work. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals List for November Shows Auto Rebates Piling Up : Monthly List of Best Car Deals Indicate a Buyer's Market

IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and part of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORC), today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for November 2008 for all new cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The monthly ranking shows a steady increase on rebates and cash incentives, giving the consumer the upper hand in a troubled market. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Market Demand for Paper-Thin Toll Transponder Increases for Use in Traffic Management and Wireless Payment Applications : Four Additional Transportation Authorities Order TransCore's RFID-based eGo Plus Technology

TransCore, the largest global supplier of transportation based radio frequency identification (RFID) products, announces that four additional transportation authorities are deploying TransCore’s RFID-based eGo® Plus paper-thin windshield sticker tags. The newest authorities include Dallas metropolitan’s North Texas Tollway Authority, the Louisiana Department of Transportation, the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and the City of Laredo, Texas. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Tennessee Department of Transportation Celebrates SmartWay Grand Opening in Memphis : TransCore Provides Construction and Integration Services for SmartWay Expansion

With the press of a button, Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely launched TDOT SmartWay, the Memphis area's new intelligent transportation system. Controlled from a state-of-the-art transportation management center (TMC), the new system continually monitors 85 miles of interstate and is expected to make highway travel in the region safer and more user-friendly. Anyone can access the traffic camera images by visiting the TDOT SmartWay website. In addition, Memphis television stations now also have access to live feeds from the TDOT SmartWay cameras. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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MGP Caliper Covers: 2008 SEMA Global Media Award Winner

New product MGP Caliper Covers received a Global Media Award at the 2008 SEMA convention. The caliper covers features include an easy installation, reduces brake dust and hides the ugly brake caliper with an attractive aluminum powder coated cover was well received by car enthusiasts from around the world at last week's largest automotive industry convention. Leontev Sergey, a MGP Caliper Cover customer and Mustang enthusiast from St. Petersburg Russia said "Thanks for your product. My Mustang became more stylish." (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008)

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Auto Transport Quote Provider AutoGain.net Launches New Lead Service

New auto transport lead generation service will provide additional auto transport leads across the car shipping industry. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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MPGreen Launches New Line of Fuel Saving Diesel & Gasoline Additives That Significantly Reduce Emissions

MPGreen, Inc. announces the official launch of the MPGreen brand of diesel and gasoline fuel additives, available to consumers for the first time after 11 years of use in large industry in over 9 countries. MPGreen keeps both engines and fuel clean through the use of powerful chemical agents, leading to more efficient combustion, lower maintenance costs and reduced harmful emissions. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Shelby Launches New Licensed Merchandise Website and Catalog

Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. (CSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., and American Tank Co., Inc., dba carrollshelbymerchandise.com (CSM) based in Windsor, CA, announce today the launch of the Official Carroll Shelby Merchandise website and mail order catalog. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Senator Barbara Mikulski (D - Md.) Announces Automotive Stimulus Amendment from a MileOne Automotive Saturn Dealership

At a press conference today in Towson, MD, Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski (D) announced legislation to provide tax savings to car and truck buyers. Speaking from MileOne Automotive's Saturn of York Road dealership, Mikulski is hoping to help the American driving public and the automotive dealerships around the country with incentives to purchase new vehicles. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Flux Believes The Children Are Our Future

Influx showcases new car designers. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Consumer Electronics Association Selects Two ECLIPSE In-Vehicle Navigation System Products as Its 2009 Innovation Honorees : Both ECLIPSE In-Vehicle Navigation System AVN4430 and AVN726E, Were Chosen As "Innovations 2009 Design And Engineering Award Honorees" In The In-Vehicle Navigation/Telematics/ITS Product Category AVN726E Also Named Best of Innovations 2009 In Its Category

FUJITSU TEN Limited, manufacturer of leading mobile electronics, announced today that two of its new ECLIPSE products, the AVN4430 and the AVN726E, had been selected as Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) 2009 Innovations Honorees in a prestigious lineup of honorees across several product categories. The two ECLIPSE products were named “2009 Design and Engineering Award Honorees” in the highly competitive In-Vehicle Navigation/Telematics/ITS product category. Additionally, based on the fact that the judges awarded the AVN726E the highest scores in its category, it was also named “2009 Best of Innovations.” (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Who Will Triumph in Biomass? Critical Insights on Biofuels from Biomass Shared by Dr. Larry Song

Biomass currently represents one of the most promising alternative fuel feedstocks. What are the options for biomass to biofuels conversions? Dr. Larry Song, General Manager of NEXANT Shanghai answers this question in ''Prospects of Biomass to Liquid Fuels," a video presentation offered for free preview at http://www.futureenergyevents.com/biomass/biomassvideo/. This informative video addresses the need for extensive research and development to maximize the potential of biomass as a sustainable, viable alternative energy and biofuel source. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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AUTOMOBILE Magazine Names the Nissan GT-R Automobile of the Year : Audi A5 captures Design of the Year; Takeo Fukui named Man of the Year; Direct Fuel Injection named Technology of the Year

AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication and part of Source Interlink Media, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORC), announced today that the Nissan GT-R is the 2009 Automobile of the Year. The magazine also named the Audi A5 Design of the Year, Honda president and CEO Takeo Fukui Man of the Year, and Direct Fuel Injection Technology of the Year. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Zhiing Launches: Free App Combines Messages And Maps For iPhone and Blackberry Users

Zhiing - a new app for iPhone and Blackberry users - sends live, turn-by-turn directions to mobile phones, so users can find friends and places effortlessly. Users message their location plus comments with just a click. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Seat belt covers are now high fashion auto accessories at Spirited Corsages

Spirited Corsages has reinvented seat belt covers into beautiful, fun-loving, floral corsages for the car. Women can now express their own unique style in their cars while enjoying relief from the discomfort of seat belts. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Hastings Employs New Piston Ring Simulation and Test Bed Systems

Hastings Manufacturing Company, LLC, a nearly 100-year-old maker of piston rings, announces upgrades to its design and verification capabilities through the acquisition of new AVL EXCITE simulation software and Land & Sea DYNOmite dynamometers. The new systems will allow Hastings to more accurately design and test piston rings for a broader range of applications, including small to large bore, and high performance engines. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2008)

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CarInsuranceList.com Considers Stability of Insurers in Current Credit Crisis

For six years CarInsuranceList.com has tracked developing trends affecting drivers and their insurance coverage. In the current economic and credit crisis in the United States, some insurers are, themselves, in financial trouble. To alert consumers to at-risk companies and to apprise them of the steps to take if an insurer declares bankruptcy, CarInsuranceList has added a section entitled, "Assessing the Financial Strength of Your Car Insurance Company." This material, in addition to the site's existing database of news, research, insurance quotes, and comprehensive insurance company reviews, makes CarInsuranceList.com an indispensable source for all aspects of automotive coverage. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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SEMA Goes to the Dogs in Las Vegas

PupHut® shade and safety product for truck dogs is being introduced at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas this year. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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Ford Motor Company of Canada Makes The SHAKER Wiper De-icer Available Through Their Canadian Dealerships

Ford Motor Company of Canada Makes Wiper Shaker Technology Inc.'s "SHAKER Wiper De-icer" Available Through Their Canadian Dealerships. This Follows the Previous Announcement in the U.S. Regarding Availability of the SHAKER Wiper De-icer Through Ford Dealerships in the United States. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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Delmar Expands Course Offerings in Interactive Automotive Technician Training Series

Newest Additions help equip technicians with consultation skills (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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New Surf City Garage Polish Makes Clay Bars Obsolete : Beyond Clay Redefines Wax and Polish Category - It's Like a Paint Job in a Bottle

Surf City Garage, the fastest growing car care products company on the planet, today announced at the 2008 SEMA Show the worldwide availability of its newest Enthusiast Grade product for the wax and polish category--Beyond Clay, a revolutionary polish that does everything a clay bar does and much, much more. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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OneDirt.com to Launch First Ever Online Video Magazine for Dirt Track Racers on powerTV online Network

powerTV will bring its popular video magazine format of online articles, video, news, and event coverage to the millions of Dirt Track and Circle Track enthusiasts and participants with the launch of OneDirt.com (PRWeb Nov 3, 2008)

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Hawk Performance Announces Partnership With Opak Racing-Spoon Sports U.S.

Hawk Performance is pleased to announce that they are now the "Official Brake Product of the Opak Racing-Spoon Sports U.S. Race Team," and that they will proudly be displaying the Spoon Sports Honda Civic Type-R in their booth at the 2008 SEMA Show. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2008)

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Hastings Releases Racing Rings Catalog and Wall Chart

Hastings Manufacturing Company, LLC, a nearly 100-year-old maker of piston rings, announces the release of a new Hastings Tough Guy Racing Rings Catalog and Wall Chart. Both are designed to offer engine builders and racing enthusiasts the latest racing rings product information available from Hastings. Hastings Tough Guy™ Racing Rings are offered in three innovative product groups, Claimer Cast, Premium Ductile, and Steel Series, each serving increasing levels of engine performance. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008)

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Hobart Unveils New Prowler Series Auto-Darkening Helmets for Expert Welders

Hobart Welding Products introduces a new line of auto-darkening welding helmets. Designed for expert welders, the Prowler series features the largest viewing field / fastest switching speed of all Hobart's models. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

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Miami Auto Spa - Miami's Only Luxury Car Wash Opening 2 Locations

Miami's only luxury car wash. Miami Auto Spa has won approval from the City of Miami to open two new locations in the downtown area. The locations and concept are online at www.miamiautospa.com.Entrepreneur Shawn Galicic said "I'm excited to finally bring Miami this incredible concept." The concept features a moving floor that carries the car with no rails to scratch rims and is a 10 minute or less hand wash. Mr. Galicic said "this is the first of its kind in Miami - this is for those who want a great wash without risking machines damaging their car." (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

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AkzoNobel Car Refinish Americas and NuGen IT Forge Exclusive Agreement

This agreement is a first of its kind and enables auto body shops that are part of the Sikkens Acoat selected Verified Repair Network (ASVRN) to be uniquely identified. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008)

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Norfolk's Flux Babes Take RAF Marham By Storm

Top Gear-style track day goes full throttle to raise £14,000 for charities (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)

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DuPont Achieves Significant Progress on Development of Next Generation Refrigerant for Automotive Air Conditioning

Tests Prove Superior Performance, Environmental Benefits (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)

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Auto Enlightenment Hits Mainstream: CarZen Debuts as the Ultimate Website For Women Who Want To Buy a New Car

Wading Through the Web to Buy New Cars Now Easier, Faster, Better! Designed specifically for women who want to buy new cars, CarZen is a new, fast, simple and personalized car research website that empowers women to make better car-related decisions during all their life stages. Unlike its competitors, CarZen's provides trustworthy information, efficient tools, and concise advice in plain English -- this combines to create "auto enlightenment." (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008)

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Auto Enlightenment Hits Mainstream: CarZen Debuts as the Ultimate Website for Women Who Want To Buy a New Car -- Wading Through the Web to Buy�New Cars Now Easier, Faster, Better

The Internet is the tool of the future and it's opened up the marketplace to search for new cars. Consumers, especially women, are seeking an easier more personalized way to research buying a new car without getting caught up in 'specs', 'stats' and other car talk. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008)

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Beat the Credit Crunch and Rising Fuel Prices with LPG

A vehicle-leasing company has launched a new business to maximise the growing demand for fuel efficient, greener cars. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2008)

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Truck Accessories Online Retailer Unveils Its Top 5 List of Parts to Protect Your Truck

BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com reveals customer favorites for add-on truck protection at reasonable prices. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)

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Vintage Roadside Announces Route 66 Road Trip - Five Days, 2,300 Miles, Over 50 Great Stories of Preservation in Progress

On Tuesday, October 14th, Vintage Roadside will set off on a 5-day 2,300 mile road trip to explore over 50 great stories of historic preservation along Route 66. Beginning in their hometown of Portland, Oregon, Vintage Roadside will travel south to Topock, Arizona; then follow Route 66 east to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Blogging as they go, Vintage Roadside will highlight a fascinating group of Route 66 preservation success stories and the people and organizations that made them possible. At journey's end, Vintage Roadside will attend the 2008 National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

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Commercial Metal Forming Company Solartec Celebrates 35 Years of Service

From the production of solar panels in the 1970s to the precision metal stamping of today, Ohio-based Solartec Inc. has changed with the times to provide the automotive, lawn and garden, appliance, and aerospace industries with a wide array of products and services. The manufacturer celebrates a hallmark anniversary with a fond look back at 35 years of progress. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

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