PRWeb: Automotive

New Release of Scheduling Software Organizes Auto Dealership's Main Profit Center

Release of Auto Scheduler Advantage ES helps Ford dealership organize its accessories installation department. This upgrade provides more information to the sales department regarding scheduling of new and used cars for customer pickup making it easier to track cars. Multiple operations per scheduled car allows for better planning of resources. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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New Study: Decrease Days in Stock for Pre-Owned Units by Nearly One-Third

HomeNet, Inc. has announced the results of an internal study which illustrates that dealers marketing their vehicles online with a dozen or more actual photos, in conjunction with customized vehicle descriptions and accurate pricing, are moving pre-owned inventory an average of 32% faster than those who don't. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Spark Challenges America: Promote Your Great Auto Designers, Fast

Top auto firms and ambitious upstarts have until August 1 to submit cutting-edge work. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Bearings" iKNOW E-Learning Library Available June 30, 2008

ITC Learning http://www.ITCLearning.com announced today the latest courseware additions to its ever-increasing iKNOW E-Learning Libraries of on-line instruction. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Don't Cancel Vacation Yet -- Escorted Tours Offer Way to Save Gas and See America

As gasoline prices increase, Americans are resorting to "stay-cations" rather than traveling. But Caravan.com has decided to hold the line on its already low prices on escorted tours so vacationers can see the wonders of the USA comfortably and affordably. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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CarInsuranceList.com Educates Readers on Alternate Transportation

Since its founding in 2002 CarInsuranceList.com has worked to stay ahead of developing issues effecting drivers and their insurance coverage. As fuel prices continue to spiral ever upward, the site now includes a section on alternative forms of transportation and the special insurance questions they create. This information combined with CarInsuranceList's trademark database of news, research, car insurance quotes, and comprehensive insurance company reviews makes the site indispensable to consumers struggling to meet their coverage needs. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Creditplus Launch Social Media Videos of Car Finance Customers

Car finance specialist Creditplus have launched independent video customer testimonials of their car finance customers as the popularity of social media accelerates across the internet. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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OneCommand's Powerful Automated Call Capture & Return Solution Enables Auto Dealers to Capture and Follow up Every Phone Lead

OneCommand, (www.onecommand.com) the nation's leader in preference-based, automated, multi-channel marketing for the automotive industry, today announced the addition of a powerful new Call Capture & Return solution as a fully integrated part of its suite of marketing solutions. OneCommand's Call Capture & Return offers the ability to capture phone leads, measure and increase ROI from advertising efforts, drive traffic and increase sales. It ensures automatic follow-up for every phone inquiry and so that each and every customer receives prompt and professional communication. With this tool, customer needs can be quickly addressed and situations resolved before they become an issue. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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LegalView Plans Launch of Truck Accident Information Portal to Offer Information to Victims of Truck Accident Injury

LegalView recently announced plans to launch a new information portal specifically dedicated to truck accidents in order to better serve victims of a truck accident injury. The number of truck accidents has grown within the last ten years, and victims are often left without information on the existing legalities surrounding a truck accident crash. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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AutoUSA Reports 273% Jump in Toyota Prius Leads

AutoUSA, the industry's leading provider of the highest quality Internet-generated consumer leads to auto dealers nationwide, today reported a 273 percent increase in Toyota Prius consumer leads from May 2008, year-to-date. AutoUSA's Prius leads have been steadily growing over the past three years, more than doubling from May 2006 to 2007 in addition to the significant spike over the past six months. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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New Consumer Education Effort Helps Families Save Money : Uniroyal� Tire and Family-Savings Expert Offer Free Advice, eBooks and Videos

As gas and food prices continue to rise, more and more families are struggling just to make ends meet. To address these concerns, Uniroyal® Tire has partnered with consumer advocate and family-savings expert Kimberly Danger to help educate Americans on easy ways to keep more money in their wallets. Working together, the pair will offer a year-long series of advice, eBooks and instructional videos; all are available for free on Uniroyal.com. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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RacingJunk.com� and AllStar Race Trucks Series Create Partnership

Raceway Media's RacingJunk.com®, the largest online motorsports marketplace, has just announced its new partnership agreement with the AllStar Race Trucks Series. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Turn Signal Usage Becomes Automatic with Smart Intelliturn System, Improving Vehicle Safety

RLP engineering has developed an enhancement to its existing Intelliturn smart turn signal system whereby turn signal usage becomes automatic for the first time ever. This patent pending system ensures that turn signals are appropriately and accurately displayed for both turn-on and shut-off. It is a low cost system that replaces the original and still-common 70 year old mechanical technology, thereby improving vehicle safety by serving to prevent accidents. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Ashley Ford Sales Launches New, Improved Website

New Bedford dealer making it easier for the automotive consumer to find exactly what they're looking for. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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700R4 Transmission, EATMYSHIFT.COM Releases Their New 700R4 Transmission Product Line

The 700R4 Transmission is EATMYSHIFT.COM's signature transmission product line. Now offering three levels of new 700R4 transmission products to choose from. The Mild Remanufactured 700R4 transmission is rated up to 275 horsepower, the Heavy Duty 700R4 transmission is rated up to 500 horsepower and their top of the line 700R4 High Performance Transmission is rated to an incredible 650 horsepower! (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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InventHelp Client Invents "Road Saver Fuel Cap" - An Invention That Could Be Convenient Time Saver

InventHelp® is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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Kwik Fit Insurance Offers Sat Nav Discount for New Car Insurance Customers

New policy holders to receive a less than half price discount on selected satellite navigation systems. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Lowest Gas Prices and Gas Savers from GovernmentAuctions.org

Find out how to get the best bang for your buck at the gas pump from the leading bargain hunter website. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Being Smart Can Also be Cool

RealWheels Corporation of Gurnee has expanded their extensive product line to include accessories for the innovative SMART car. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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KC Grupp Signed Endorsement Contract with Spanish GP2 Team, Racing Engineering

The agreement between KC Grupp and Racing Engineering perfectly fits within Reinsalu's company's strategy scopes, as the world media exposure provided by the GP2 Series is the optimal path to helping the Estonian company get international recognition with both speed and efficacy in the unique fashion that is provided by motorsport. The signing of this contract denotes that the Estonian based company becomes one of the Spanish team's endorsers for the 2008 GP2 Series. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Careless Drivers Hit By Long-term Financial Penalties, Says Confused.com

Confused.com, the UK's number one leading car insurance comparison site, can reveal that drivers with penalty points on their licence will pay up to 60% - or £370 - more for their car insurance than those with a clean licence. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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First Mobile Car Insurance Quote Service Launched

The UK's fastest growing motor insurer, swiftcover.com, has become the first to offer people car insurance quotes through their mobile phone internet connection. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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ToyotaLiveWeb.com Announces the 2009 MPG Corolla Sweepstakes

ToyotaLiveWeb.com announces the 2009 MPG Corolla Sweepstakes, featuring the giveaway of a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contest is sponsored by Central Atlantic region Toyota Dealer Association, and is open to certain residents ages 18 and older through July 31, 2008. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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MapleSim, the Next Generation Tool for Modeling and Simulation: A Landmark Release for Engineering Design

Product development cycles to be dramatically shortened using physical modeling techniques (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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HRL Receives Award to Continue Investigations into Hydrogen Storage Materials

HRL Laboratories, LLC, has been awarded a two-year, Phase 2 contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop solid-state hydrogen storage materials that meet or exceed the goals for on-board, reversible hydrogen storage established by the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the U.S. FreedomCAR Program. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Flower City Glass Launches New Corporate Website at FlowerCityGlass.com; Third Generation Company Increases Online Media Presence

Flower City Glass launches new Website at www.FlowerCityGlass.com. New Website features photo galleries, employment opportunities, request a quote, custom content management system, flash animation. Located in Rochester, Flower City Glass serves Western New York, primarily the Greater Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse area. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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R?O?M Enhances Website With Products for RV, Service and Utility Vehicles

New Resource Features R-O-M Roll-Up Doors for service, utility and recreational vehicles. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Speedshape CEO Mike Jackson Departs to Lead Emerging Entertainment Company

Mike Jackson, former General Motors marketing chief, today announced his departure from his position of CEO of Speedshape, Inc. effective immediately. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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On The Right Track To Cheaper Quad Bike Insurance

Bikesure has a special division, Quadsure, to deal with quad bike insurance. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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MetoKote, Industry Leader in Metal Finishing Processes, Announces New Sales Account Manager to their Saltillo/Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico Plant

Metokote is the industry leader in protective coating applications, serving over 1,000 customers throughout the United States and the world. Mr. Barrera's responsibilities for MetoKote de Mexico will be to act as the primary liaison with current and future customers for this facility. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Mascus Affiliates with Fairs in Russia

Mascus, the European on-line e-marketplace for heavy used equipment and used transportation vehicles in cooperation with various fairs in Russia and the CIS countries. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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New Site for POR-15 Rust Prevention Paint Knocks Out Rust

Rust prevention paint purveyors www.Por15Ent.com take their rust-abating product online, offering their product line of anti-oxidation solutions. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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GM Performance Parts Chosen as Official Engine Company for RacingJunk.com�

Raceway Media's RacingJunk.com®, the largest online motorsports marketplace, has recently announced that GM Performance Parts has been selected as the official engine company for RacingJunk.com. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Automotive Weight Reduction and Size-Based Standards Vital to Improving Fuel Economy and Emissions, Aluminum Industry Tells NHTSA

The Aluminum Association's Auto and Light Truck Group issued the following statement today in response to the Association's comment submissions for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Notice of Proposed Rule Making for Passenger Car and Light Truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy. These comments are not directed at what the specific CAFE levels should be; but rather at the relationship between size, weight, fuel consumption, emissions, safety and cost. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Chef Motorcycle Riders Raise More Than $40,000 to Fight Childhood Hunger

On Tuesday, June 24, more than 70 top chefs and culinary professionals from the Washington, D.C. area and the Mid-Atlantic region traded in their toques for motorcycle helmets for the fifth annual Share Our Strength's Chefs on Bikes presented by Fortessa, Inc. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Eagerly Awaited Robb Report "Best Of The Best" June Issue Now on Newsstands

Robb Report 20th Annual 'Best Of The Best' Reveals Luxury World's Most Exceptional New Automobiles And Motorcycles (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Lake Forest, CA: SpeechPhone Launches Handsfree Driving Solution Just in Time to Comply with New Handsfree Driving Laws

When the phone rings, drivers take their eyes off the road to find their phone (on the seat, in the purse, on the floor, etc.) and then they look to see who's calling. When drivers need to make a call, they take their eyes off the road to scroll through their contacts stored in their phone or to look at the keypad to dial a number. Some people actually take their eyes off the road to read or reply to a text message or to write down a voice mail and return the call. Sometimes a few seconds looking away from the road is all it takes and BAM. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Front Service Technology Update: The Hottest New Site on the Web by Service Tracking Systems, Inc.

Valet parking technology, access control, license plate recognition and count systems don't have to be as boring as they sound. Servicetrackingsystems.net takes front services technologies to another level. Computerized Valet Parking Systems invented and perfected vehicle imaging for damage assessment and the valet management system we know today. Now Service Tracking Systems offers truly integrated solutions for ALL parking, valet parking, perimeter access, and front service needs. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Welding on the Dime? New Fixed-Shade Welding Helmets Feature Edgy Graphics at an Affordable Price

Hobart Welding Products introduces the most affordable graphic welding helmets on the market; with an MSRP of $35 each, the new U.S. Flag and Tribal Flame designs feature a large #10 fixed-shade lens measuring 4.5- x 5.25-in. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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July 4th Energy Independence Day Calls for Unity in Search for Fuel Solutions

Ethanol Promotion and Information Council are calling for July 4th to be celebrated as Energy Independence Day. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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