PRWeb: Automotive Trade 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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InventHelp� Client Invents New Device to Help Collect Used Motor Oil

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Moores Hill. Ind., has designed a device that would help to easily collect used motor oil for disposal. This invention is patented. (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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AutoUSA Sets New Edmunds.com Premier Dealer Program Enrollment Benchmark

AutoUSA, the industry's leading provider of the highest quality Internet-generated consumer leads to auto dealers nationwide, today announced that in October, the company enrolled its 600th dealer in the Edmunds.com Premier Dealer Program, setting a new benchmark in program sign-ups by an Edmunds.com PDP partner. (PRWeb Nov 19, 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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General Parts International, Inc. Honored by NCTA for Excellence in Leadership and Innovation

General Parts International, Inc. today announced it received the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) Corporate Citizenship Award at its 15th annual NCTA 21 Awards gala Thursday night, which celebrated the patriotic theme "The Election of 2008." (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Magnalight.com Expands Line of Intrinsically Safe Fans and Blowers

Magnalight.com announced today, the new additions of electric powered intrinsically safe or "explosion proof" fans and blowers to its range of explosion proof lighting products. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Imarda Announces a Major Vehicle Tracking System Deal With Boral

Imarda has made a deal with Australian Construction Conglomerate Boral for further implementation of their leading vehicle tracking system. The deal follows Boral's improved productivity and cost savings since introducing the system. (PRWeb Nov 18, 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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Kapsch Launches Next Generation MNCU R1551 for Transportation Infrastructure at 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems

5.9 GHz DSRC interoperable platform supports secure and anonymous wireless communications. (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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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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In Motion Technology Partners with Vizu Online Research Firm to Study Demand for Internet on Public Transit

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced the results of a survey reflecting consumer demand for Internet access on public transportation. The online survey conducted in partnership with Vizu, found that commuters want Internet access and they are willing to pay for it. The survey was conducted in September utilizing Vizu's unique online market polling system, Vizu Answers. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Incito at the American Foundry Society

Izzy Galicia, President and CEO of Incito Consulting Group, was the keynote speaker for the American Foundry Society conference that was held October 14th in San Leandro, California. Incito and CEO Galicia are well known for their work helping implementing TRUE Lean Enterprise Transformation across various industries which include automotive, aerospace, food, military, real estate service, mass transportation, and rail sectors across Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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hfa Drives Home with Two International Telly Awards

Akron-Based Marketing Communications Firm Wows Viewers and Is Honored For Two Goodyear Videos (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Pep Boys Provides Helpful Do-It-Yourself Guides For Tight Budgets

Make Your Car Last Longer With FREE, Useful DIY Tips from The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Myobsoleteparts.com Announces New Wholesale Solution and Blog Site

Auto Dealer Improvements has added a new wholesale solution to their myobsoleteparts.com product line. They have also added a new blog packed with great ideas for your dealership. (PRWeb Nov 13, 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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Dealer.com Ranked Number 236 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500

Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it ranked number 236 on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2003-2007. Dealer.com grew 755.50% during this period. (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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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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UDC Announces 50% Increase in CRM Software Sales for Auto Dealers

UDC, the nation's leading high line retail automotive BDC consulting, training and CRM software provider, today announced a 50% increase in CRM software sales for third quarter 2008. The company also reported a 22% increase in high line automotive clients since year-end 2007. UDC attributed the growth to its highly successful BDC consulting and training program which improves the sales of a typical dealership by as much as 35%, state-of-the-art CRM technology and partnerships with top high line auto manufacturers. (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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PVD Coated Bumper Showcased at 2008 SEMA Show

American Trim and DuPont CoatingSolutions showcase heavy truck bumper coating using "green" Physical Vapor Deposition technology at the SEMA Show (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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American Trim and Lincoln Collaborate on Interior Trim for SEMA Concept Car

American Trim collaborates with Lincoln on the interior of the new MKS "Moda" Concept Car for the SEMA Show. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Dealer.com Releases TotalControl DOMINATOR to All Auto Dealerships

Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the release of its next-generation search marketing platform, TotalControl DOMINATOR™ (TCD) to all dealerships, regardless of which vendors are hosting their websites. Now, dealers can take advantage of the next generation search solution that delivers relevant traffic, higher conversion rates and first party leads at an average cost of $8 (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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FleetMatics Releases Software Upgrade to Enhance GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution

New version increases personalization, improves efficiency and provides fleet owners with increased control over rising fleet costs. (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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Top Global Launch the World's First Universal 3G Mobile Wireless Gateway Reference Design for Automotive Applications in the SEMA Show

Innovative Universal HSPA and EVDO gateway connects any automotive Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Serial, USB, and LAN devices and sensors to the ubiquitous broadband third generation (3G) cellular network for wireless Internet access with up to 7.2 Mbps peak speed. Top Global's Universal 3G Mobile Gatewayis software configurable to support all cellular standards including GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, CDMA 1x, EVDO Rev.0 and EVDO Rev.A. The same design, it supports multiple bands including 850Mhz, 900Mhz, 1900Mhz, and 2100Mhz and works with all carriers around the world. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)

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Magnalight.com Adds Explosion Proof Fluorescent Lighting for Paint Spray Booth Operators

Recent OSHA requirements mandate that explosion proof lighting be used in environments exposed to flammable vapors, and Magnalight.com has introduced new UL safety rated lights to meet those needs. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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OneCommand Launches Mobile Marketing Pilot with Auto Dealers Nationwide Following J.D. Power Automotive Internet Roundtable Success

OneCommand, (www.onecommand.com), the nation's leader in preference-based, automated, multi-channel marketing, today announced that following the succesful showcase of the company's new mobile marketing features at the 2008 J.D. Power Automotive Internet Roundtable, it is launching a national pilot to help further test the solution in auto dealerships nationwide. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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The NCC Announces New Goodyear-branded Commercial Vehicle GPS Navigation System at SEMA 2008

Commercial Vehicle Unit First Complete Portable GPS Solution for Truckers (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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QAD Introduces Automotive Edition of QAD Enterprise Applications 2008 : QAD Automotive On Demand Helps Automotive Manufacturers Compete More Effectively

QAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: QADI), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturers, announced the availability of QAD Automotive On Demand at the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) 2008 Outlook Conference being held in Detroit on November 5 -6. QAD Automotive On Demand is an automotive industry specific edition of QAD Enterprise Applications 2008, announced earlier this year. (PRWeb Nov 5, 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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Glidden Auto Body Named 2008 CARQUEST Automotive Finishes? Excellence Award Winner

John Coughlin from Glidden Auto Body in Bangor, Maine has been named the 2008 CARQUEST Automotive Finishes Excellence Award Winner. The award was presented October 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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Odenza Helps Businesses Increase Sales during Economic Downturn

During economic downturns travel incentives have become the most cost effective way for businesses to boost their sales and profits while rewarding customers for their patronage. Odenza encourages its clients to stay visible to catch what business is out there and what business comes back after the storm. Though sales might be slowing down, there are still customers and prospects who need your products and services, and not everyone is slowing down their spending patterns. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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