PRWeb: Automotive http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Automotive from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com AA Auto Warranty Joins the Automotive Warranty Services Association http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1250554.htm AA Auto Warranty, LLC., the leader in automotive extended warranties, is proud to announce that it is a founding member of the Automotive Warranty Services Association (AWSA). (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Christmas Renovations Won't Stop JAXQuickfit Maitland http://www.prweb.com/releases/maitland/tyres-wheels/prweb1214504.htm Located in the car park of the local Stockland Shopping Centre, JAXQuickfit Tyres in Maitland won't be going on holidays when the centre undergoes renovations over Christmas time. The store's owners, Matthew Pyle and partner Kate Foley say that it will be business as usual for them, with the store opening from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to midday on Saturdays. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Local Nurse Makes Donation to American Cancer Society; Wins Car Raffle from MileOne Automotive http://www.prweb.com/releases/MileOne/ACScargiveaway/prweb1222314.htm Baltimore-area resident, Archiena Beaver's charitable donationto American Cancer Society's Relay for Life helps raise cancer awareness and funds for the nonprofit organization and wins her a new 2008 Saturn Outlook Sports Utility Vehicle from MileOne Automotive. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> DealerPeak Lands the Dick Hannah Auto Group http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251454.htm More Leading eDealers Continue Migration to DealerPeak (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> DrivingSales Serves Up the Auto Industry's First Online Vendor Ratings: Now Open for Dealer Reviews http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1252654.htm DrivingSales (www.DrivingSales.com), the auto industry's original best practices and social networking community, today announced the opening of the industry's first vendor ratings system where auto dealers can rate and review their service providers in real time. This unparalleled ratings system offers dealers a neutral, online resource to learn about a wide array of products and services before making important purchasing decisions, via fellow dealers' first-hand experience using the products. Vendors benefit by getting dealer feedback and the opportunity for dialog on this neutral, third party platform, as well as the chance to showcase their products and services to a broad audience of dealers. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> WebRidesTV Rolls onto MSN Mobile http://www.prweb.com/releases/WebRidesTV/Car_Videos/prweb1253244.htm WebRidesTV to provide online videos for car fans on MSN Video and MSN Mobile. WebRidesTV drives forward with MSN to further advance social networking and specialized video entertainment, reviews and news for auto enthusiasts cruising the Web on a computer, phone or mobile device. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Argonne hosts 1st Int'l Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications Sept. 15-17 http://www.prweb.com/releases/ANL/Conference/prweb1256404.htm The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory will host the 1st International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications Sept. 15-17, 2008. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> As Hurricane Gustav Gathers Steam FenderSplendor Continues To Pound Competitors With The FS 488 Illuminated Paint Meter For Car Dealers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256494.htm Five years ago the normally staid paint meter industry was hit by a "Category 5" hurricane when FenderSplendor, Inc. 'blew into town.' Used to high profit margins and expensive distribution networks; industry 'diehards' where literally blindsided when FenderSplendor cut the price of Paint Meters for car dealers in half.* (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Arizona Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. Says Business Owners Can Earn Extra Money and Grow Their Business in a Bad Economy by Selling at Auction http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1249224.htm One of the quickest ways to secure capital from unproductive assets is to sell them at auction. For many business owners, a bad economy means a drop in sales and the inability to grow their business. That's when it's time to get creative. Statistics show that whether the economy is good or bad, auctions remain a steady force. People love auctions, because they love sales. When the economy is bad, the auction industry does not feel the impact because people still flock to auctions. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Cal-Bay International Secures Storage & Distribution Contract For Bionic Products Natural Energy Drinks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256054.htm Cal-Bay International, Inc (OTC: CBAY) Today Announced The Company Management Has Secured a Two Year Storage & Distribution Contract for Bionic Products All Natural Energy Drinks. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Fidelity Assets, LLC / MerchEngines.com Forms Strategic Alliance With Google http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248124.htm Fidelity Assets / MerchEngines.com becomes authorized reseller of Google AdWords to deliver online advertising solutions to local and mid-market advertisers. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> CentralDispatch.com Launches the Price per Mile Calculator: A New Tool to Increase Vehicle Transportation Efficiency http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248004.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's transportation marketplace, today announced the launch of the price per mile calculator, now available for all vehicle shipments posted on CentralDispatch.com. Without leaving the CentralDispatch online interface, carriers, dealers and auctions have another benchmark to determine whether posted vehicle shipments can be transported in a cost effective manner. The price per mile calculator is yet another innovation, based on client feedback, to make CentralDispatch.com the industry's most comprehensive online transportation management center. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Shifts in Energy Demand and Biofuels Capacity Could Turn the U.S. into a Net Exporter of Gasoline, Finds New Analysis from Booz & Company : Refiners struggle with demand dislocation between developed and developing world, biofuels, and the emergence of ultra-efficient vehicles http://www.prweb.com/releases/demand/company/prweb1250384.htm The refining industry is grappling with shifting scenarios for tomorrow’s energy landscape—including one case in which the United States could become a net exporter of gasoline by 2010, concludes a new analysis of the refining industry by global management consulting firm Booz & Company. The report, “Refining Trends: The Golden Age Or the Eye of The Storm? Part IV: Tough Choices,” explores rising demand for fuel in Asia and the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), mandates for biofuels, alternative technology vehicles, and the introduction of $2,500 automobiles. This confluence of factors is confounding an industry that counts on 20-year predictions to guide investment decisions made today. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Hertzler Releases New White Paper on Role of Real-Time Data http://www.prweb.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1251944.htm Hertzler Systems Inc. announced today the release of a new white paper on the role of real-time data in improving profitability and customer satisfaction. The white paper is based on independent research by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HSS), and identifies the top drivers of Best-in-Class performance among manufacturing companies. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Discount Tire Provides Top 10 Tire Tips for Labor Day Road Trips http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240594.htm Useful tips to keep your tires in top shape from Discount Tire, the world's largest independent tire and wheel retailer (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Action Donation Services® to Process Car, Boat, RV, and Truck Donations for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts http://www.prweb.com/releases/Action_Donation/Fresh_Start/prweb1242584.htm Action Donation Services® has announced that they have partnered with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts to be their exclusive agent for the processing of donated property including cars, RV's, boats, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and miscellaneous heavy equipment. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Darrell Steele Moves to Senior Director of Field Consulting at MPi http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1243744.htm MPi, a leading provider of profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, today announced the promotion of Darrell Steele, formerly MPi's Director of National Accounts and Alliances, to the newly created position of Senior Director of Field Consulting. In this role Steele will be responsible for overseeing a team of field consultants who work with MPi's enrolled auto dealers to maximize revenue growth through the utilization of MPi's customized Electronic Dealership Generating Solution EDGE™, and the World Class Inspection™ (WCI) program. He will report directly to David Boyle, MPi's President and COO, and will be based out of Southern California. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com Extends Product Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244494.htm Hella performance lighting and tire pressure monitoring system have been added to complete the Hella product line currently available. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com Announces Rewards Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244514.htm Customers can earn EZ-Cash by shopping and making referrals. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> UDC Integrates Revolution Service CRM and Online Scheduling Tool with TSD LOANER Management Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244934.htm UDC, the nation's leading high line retail automotive software, training and consulting firm, today announced it has completed integration of TSD's LOANER Management Software with Revolution, UDC's advanced service CRM, and Virtual Service Assistant (VSA), the company's online service scheduling tool for auto retail clients. TSD is the industry's top provider of rental and loaner management software and solutions. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> US Monolithics Seeks to Advance Automotive Radar With Integrated, Lower-Cost, System-On-A-Chip : Aligns with 24 GHz Narrowband Radar Leader Smartmicro to Demonstrate New Technology http://www.prweb.com/releases/monolithics/radar/prweb1245244.htm US Monolithics, a ViaSat company, has developed an automotive radar “system-on-a-chip” in alliance with Smart Microwave Sensors of Braunschweig, Germany. The integrated microcircuit incorporates RF and digital control functions that simultaneously determine the position, speed, and direction of multiple objects to help improve driver safety with adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind zone visibility, stop-and-go speed regulation, and collision avoidance. In contrast to other products, the new US Monolithics design integrates radar front end functions onto a single microchip to reduce cost and improve performance in automotive radar collision avoidance systems. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Smart Car of America (SCOA) Announces their Community Forum Reaches a Milestone in the Number of Registered Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1242954.htm The Smart Car of America Forum is a community that shares information and advice about the Smart Fortwo and provides a venue where members can help shape the development of all intelligent cars. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Mudd to Speak at Russia's First Automotive Dealers Professional Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239674.htm Mudd Advertising will meet with the largest dealer groups in Russia to discuss trade tactics to improving auto sales. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008)

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]]> Zeus Webinar: Bioabsorbable Polymers as Biomaterials http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1233334.htm Anticipated to promote greater awareness and understanding in the field of bioabsorbable polymers, Zeus presents free webinar on August 28, 2008. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> California RV Motorhome Dealer, Altmans Winnebago, Offers Special Program for Southern California First Time Buyers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232354.htm Customers are making their way to Altmans Winnebago in Carson, California to take full advantage of Altmans "California First" program. For a limited time only Altmans Winnebago is offering a special program for Southern California First Time Buyers in zip codes 90001-93599. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> Holy Car Insurance - My Other Ride's a Batmobile! The Dark Knight is Uninsured, Says Confused.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235154.htm Batman gets pretty angry when people break the law, so imagine the guilt he feels every time he ventures out in his Batmobile knowing full well that it's uninsured. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> HIC 2008 "Ride of the Year" Winner Announced http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239304.htm Toby Bitten's Mk 2 Golf GTi 16v is satnav winner. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> Fairloc® Shaft Reducers & Extenders From Sterling Instrument Eliminate The Need for Special Shafting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232064.htm New Hyde Park, NY (PRWEB) August 17, 2008 -- New Shaft adapters from Sterling Instrument (an ISO 9001:2000 + AS9100B manufacturer) eliminate the need for special shafting. There are 21 inch and 27 metric size stainless steel adapters, identified as the S52FCY (-, M) Series, are high precision, with tight tolerances on bores, shank and bore/shank concentricity.The female end of the adapter is designed to fit 14 shaft diameters ranging from .1200" to .4998" (3 mm to 12 mm) and incorporates the Fairloc® integral fastening system. Fairloc® is a patented integral hub fastener which eliminates marred shafts. The choice of Fairloc® hubs permits frequent phase adjustment, timing and position adjustment while adding positive metal-to-metal fastening strength along both hub sections. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> $300,000 Play and Win Sweepstakes Launched by BHG.com, Online Companion to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1220494.htm Online sweepstakes offers a prize every hour for over 4,000 hours; prizes include a new car, four cruise vacations, 25 $1,000 shopping sprees plus a $100,000 grand prize. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Holiday Autos Leads the Green Highway http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1226194.htm Holiday Autos becomes the first car-hire company to offer both Hybrid cars and carbon offsetting, setting a standard for the car-hire industry to follow. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Car Dealers Rush To Get "Secret Tool" During Tough Times; FS488 Paint Meter Exposes Damage On Trade-ins, Helping Dealers Avoid Catastrophic Losses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231574.htm Car Dealers across America are facing the toughest market conditions many of them have ever seen. In spite of the market, auto dealers are rushing to get a "Secret Tool" know as a FenderSplendor FS 488 Paint Meter. "Smaller than a pack of cigarettes, the FS 488 quickly and accurately shows a car dealer if there is previous body damage on the car he is appraising or purchasing." (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> HomeNet to Provide Free Automated Inventory Reports http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232664.htm HomeNet, Inc. has announced that the automotive technology provider will begin distributing free automated inventory reports, designed to make it easier for dealers to evaluate the performance of their Internet Marketing investment. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Hypertherm Unveils New Powermax with Help from the Big Dog Garage Race Team http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1226794.htm Versatile Half-inch Plasma Cutter Begins Shipping. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Northern California Smart Car Chapter and Smart Car of America Hosts Major Smart Car Rally http://www.prweb.com/releases/smart/fortwo/prweb1234244.htm Smart Car of America along with The Northern California Chapter spent their weekend hosting their first annual Smart Fortwo event and it was a fun-filled day for participants as well as spectators. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Holiday Autos Interactive Mapping Service Helps Customers Head in the Right Direction http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1226124.htm Car hire customers no longer need to worry about heading in the wrong direction as car rental broker holidayautos.co.uk launches the first worldwide interactive road mapping service to its website. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> Holiday Autos Opens a Passage to India http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1226164.htm Leading car hire supplier Holiday Autos is offering customers their own private expert guided tourist excursion of India with its new chauffer-driven car hire programme in the Subcontinent. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> Holiday Autos Launches Industry-Leading Insurance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1226284.htm Holiday Autos has further cemented its position as the leading car hire company with the launch the most comprehensive insurance cover on the market. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> A New Fuel Saving Device Can Change the Way We Use Fuel Driving Our Car http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fuel_Efficient_Car/Save_Gas/prweb1222674.htm Using the momentum of your car will reduce your fuel consumption; The U.S. Patent Office issued a Patent for Moment-O-Meter (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> Sonic Electronix Moves into Internet Retailer Top 500 http://www.prweb.com/releases/sonicelectronix/audio-stereo/prweb1223104.htm Sonic Electronix's rapid growth leads them to an international market due to great service and quality products. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> Williams Kherkher Files Suit on Behalf of Sherman Bus Crash Victims http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1224434.htm Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Seeks Actual and Exemplary Damages in Bus Accident Lawsuit (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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