PRWeb: Automotive Trade Publications

AIAG Names Eaton Corporation Executive to its Board of Directors

Jeff Place, Eaton Corporation Appointed to AIAG 18-member Board of Directors (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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New Integrated Parking Solution Benefits Electric Car Drivers

Global 'one stop parking shop' Zeag has launched a combined park and charge payment system, for use in car parks. The solution will enable electric car drivers to make just one payment for their parking and to charge their vehicle. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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McLaren Automotive Putting MP4-12C in Pole Position with a Carbon Revolution

• Carbon at the core of the 12C, McLaren’s first in a range of innovative high-performance sports cars • 12C developed on principles of lightweight engineering that deliver new performance benchmarks • Efficiency, quality, safety and comfort offer the perfect package for full range of customer demands (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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Toyota Maintains Hold On IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals Of The Month

Toyota Continues to Score Well in Value, Maintains Rankings Despite Recalls (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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Balluff Introduces New Solutions to Improve Production and Label Quality for Print and Apply Machines

Balluff’s new sensor solutions for Print and Apply machines can improve production and label quality by automatically detecting jams, anticipating roll change-outs, and verifying label placement. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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A New Magazine for Industrial Printing Professionals: Industrial + Specialty Printing Debuts First Edition

ST Media Group International, a Cincinnati-based publisher of information products for the design, signage, and graphics industries, has launched Industrial + Specialty Printing (iSP). This new magazine covers industrial, decorative and functional printing (http://www.industrial-printing.net) done as part of the manufacturing process. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Audi Expands Digital Media in Showrooms Across the World

Audi’s digital showrooms target customers in more than 70 countries with a centrally controlled, multi-channel experiential digital signage network (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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ASAP, Inc. Expands Online Drug and Alcohol Training Services to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT Employers

ASAP, Inc. now provides online Drug and Alcohol Training services to all DOT modes as well as a non-DOT Drug Free Workplace Training. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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BlueSky Marketing Group Rolls Out Real Leads?, Integrated New Car Lead Platform.

BlueSky Marketing Group, an auto dealer marketing and automotive lead (http://www.blueskymarketing.com) provider announces the release of their Real Leads™ New Car Leads Platform with integrated lead decisioning and artificial intelligence technology. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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Volvo Encourages U.S. Employers to Adopt Distracted Driving Policies

As numerous consumer education campaigns surface to eliminate the dangers of distracted driving, Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) invites other U.S. employers to join the movement by enacting stronger policies regarding the use of cell phones while driving. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Balluff Introduces Technical Services for RFID, Networking, and Sensor Projects ? Large or Small

Balluff’s new Technical Services are designed to improve productivity for RFID, Networking, and Sensor automation projects, both small and large. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Irish Van Hire Company Vanrentals.ie Secure New Fleet of Mercedes Sprinter Vans in Dublin, Ireland

Despite tough trading conditions in the Irish Republic, online van hire operator Vanrentals.ie has secured its first batch of 2010 Mercedes Sprinter rental vans. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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ActivEngage's New ActivConnect Tool Bar Keeps Consumers on Auto Dealer Websites while Connecting to Dealership Social Media

ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premium live dealer chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the release of ActivConnect, a new dealership website tool bar that lets consumers interact with the dealership via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, DealerRater, live chat and more, all without leaving the dealership website. The new tool bar ushers in a new level of connectivity between auto dealers and consumers by solving the complex business challenge of leveraging social media, without pushing shoppers away from the dealership website. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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German, UK Manufacturers Discover Diamond Honing Tool Technology

Diamond Flex-Hone Tool Represents New Standard in Surface Finishing of Hard Materials (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Pan American Lithium Corp. Has Strong Appreciation Potential, says Larry Oakley of WallStreetCorner.com

The editorial regarding Pan American Lithium Corp. was posted today in “Larry Oakley’s Opinion” column at www.WallStreetCorner.com. WallStreetCorner.com was formed 20 years ago by Larry Oakley, known as the “Elder Statesman of Emerging Growth Company Writers” worldwide. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2010)

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Collision Revision Selects iGenMedia, a Naperville Marketing and Website Design Agency, to Develop, Host and Maintain Their New Corporate Website

iGenMedia Web Design (http://www.igenwebdesign.com/) a leading web design and search engine optimization agency announced today the launch of their latest online marketing project. The new Collision Revision (http://www.collisionrevision.com) website showcases the company's auto body repair services as well as their numerous locations throughout Illinois, Indiana and Florida . Potential clients will also be able to generate their own eQuotes, Schedule appointments and check their vehicle repair status online. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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TSW Custom Alloy Wheels Adds New Features to Car Wheel Configurators

TSW has added new features to wheel configurators across their websites due to high customer demand for these interactive tools. Configurators enable customers who are shopping for aftermarket wheels for their car or truck on-line to visually test fit wheels on their vehicles. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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Spotlight Media is Generating Premier TV Automobile Loan Modification Leads to Assist Customers Who Need to Lower Their Existing Car Payment

Spotlight Media has assembled a New National TV campaign to generate calls to help these consumers team up with reputable Auto Loan Modification companies. Spotlight Media is dedicated to putting customers in need with reputable Auto Loan Modification firms. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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CODA Automotive & Former GM North America Top Sales & Marketing Executive to Join Vantage4 Advisory Team

Mike Jackson "Marketing Guru" to Join Vantage4 Advisory Team (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010)

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4 Wheel Parts Now Offering ATV Tires and Wheels to Serve the Ever-Growing All Terrain Vehicle Crowd

Off-roaders rejoice – now they can get parts for their ATVs at the same quality location they've been getting their Jeep, SUV, and truck parts for over 40 years. 4 Wheel Parts has expanded their already huge inventory by incorporating ATV tires and wheels into their off-road catalog. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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MediaTrac's LoyaltyTrac� Customer Loyalty & Service Retention Program Helps Auto Dealers Drive 24 Percent Increase in Customer Visit Frequency

MediaTrac, LLC. (www.media-trac.com), announced today that LoyaltyTrac® has surpassed 6 million Service Rewards program members and in 2009, dealers using the program enjoyed an average increase of 24 percent in customer visit frequency and a 9.7 percent increase in customer spend, despite a down market. LoyaltyTrac is the largest auto dealership-based customer loyalty rewards program in the US and its membership base is equivalent to 58 percent of all the new vehicles sold in 2009. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Akoya Granted Patent for Product Cost Management Software

Akoya was granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the analytics methodology behind its software, which is used by manufacturers to reduce product costs and strategically manage their purchasing and engineering organizations. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Automotive Heavyweights to Lend Experience and Insight to Vantage4 Team

Former Top Detroit Executives Offer Up "Horsepower" to a Veteran Vantage4 Team (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Vantage4, LLC To Steer Marketing Efforts For Xtreme Solutions, INC

Reedman Vows to "Add luster to the Xtreme Brand" (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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DealerRater Poll Reveals Consumers Want More Facebook Car Promotions

A recent poll of DealerRater users provides important insight into how dealerships can more effectively utilize social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to better engage their customers. The most common suggestions for dealers from poll respondents include offering special promotions, updating customers on new makes and models, sharing feedback and testimonials, and sending out service reminders or recall notices. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010)

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Bobby Lagana to Drive for Tire Kingdom at the Tire Kingdom Gatornationals

Tire Kingdom kicks up motorsport sponsorships. Sponsors two Pro Stock cars and one Top Fuel Dragster at the Tire Kingdom Gatornationals (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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Transportation Leaders Discuss Economic Rebound at Annual AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium

With the economy on everyone’s mind, nearly 200 private fleet, truckload carrier, truck rental and leasing, and transportation supply chain executives gathered at the AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium in Orlando recently to discuss the best ways to nurture and grow companies in challenging times. Experts at the event agreed that economic indicators point to a recovery on the horizon for both the U.S. economy and the transportation industry. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010)

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Phoenix Rod & Custom Classic Car Entry Wins "Best In Class" At Detroit AutoRama Car Show

Phoenix Rod & Custom classic car entry wins "best in class" at Detroit AutoRama Car Show-Fully Restored and Customized 1932 Ford Coupe Takes Top Prize Over 24 Competitors at Official Debut (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Polk Audio and Onlinecarstereo.com Join Forces; Car Audiophiles and SQ Junkies Rejoice

Polk Audio and Onlinecarstereo join forces, in a landmark partnership, to bring Polk Audio's line of audiophile grade car audio and marine audio products to millions of consumers throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Spring Time Family Fun Just Got Affordable with Super Low Cost Cheap Kids ATVs, Quads, Dirt Bikes and Go Karts

These ATV Prices are so cheap you may wonder if this is for real or not, but all across America people have been saving big money on all the great powersports toys. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Mobility Conquest Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle Debuted at National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference in Reno, Nevada

The Mobility Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle (http://www.mobilityconquest.com) officially launched at the NMEDA Conference in Reno, Nevada. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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Save the Planet on Your Courier Jobs

Hauliers and people working courier jobs are missing out on opportunities to cut their carbon footprint, warns Lyall Cresswell, Managing Director of Courier Exchange (www.courierexchange.co.uk). (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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CTEK Highlights the Importance of a Healthy Battery

CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, is today highlighting the importance of a healthy battery to motorists to help them protect their batteries and avoid costly replacement fees. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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A Luxury Standard Rockets I-5 Self Storage to Number One in the Nation

I-5 Self Storage of Tustin is awarded Self Storage Facility of the Year by Introducing the Highest Level of Amenities and Customer Service (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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The Used RV Factory is Back and Better than Ever -- Now it's Online

El Monte RV, the nation’s premier RV rental company, has relaunched their successful wholesale dealer program, The Used RV Factory. With a fleet of over 1,600 vehicles, El Monte RV can meet almost any dealer’s needs for late model, high quality Class A and Class C motor homes. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Western Sierra Acceptance Corp. Hires Marketing Expert to Fill Role of Vice-President

A 12 year veteran of the direct mail industry, Maggie Jones has accepted the position of Vice-President of Marketing. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Mother Earth News Names Best Green Cars for 2010

In the midst of the auto industry's problems, consumers can find a silver lining: greener options. Mother Earth News names six models capable of 40 mpg or better. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Mailing List 50 Adds Automobile Owners Mailing List with Over 70,000,000 records

Mailing List 50 now has 26 separate mailing lists available on their site. The recently added automobile database is listed on their website under specialty lists and should be popular amongst those in the automotive industry. The file contains addresses and phone numbers on car, truck and motorcycle owners throughout the U.S. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Are you Harming Your Expensive Ride with Engine Oil Made for Cars Built in the 1930s?

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America takes action to help consumers sort out the good from the bad in engine oils. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Tire Package Now Carrying ATV Tires & Wheels ? Off-Road Community Can Now Build ATV Tire & Wheel Packages

Tire Package now carries UTV and ATV tires and wheels, allowing off-road enthusiasts to build tire and wheel packages for their all terrain vehicles. The addition of ATV tires and wheels to Tire Package’s inventory makes the site a one-stop shop for off-roaders’ tire and wheel needs. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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