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Powerful Compact Narva L.E.D Step Light Adds to Safety

Powerful Compact Narva L.E.D Step Light Adds to Safety

A powerful compact multi-voltage entry / step light has been developed by Narva providing additional passenger safety for a wide range of vehicle applications such as buses, coaches, emergency and special vehicles. ... Continue reading

Harsh Weather Doesn't Have to Defeat Your Vehicle

Harsh Weather Doesn't Have to Defeat Your Vehicle

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With one of the harshest winters in recent memory, many Americans are worried about the abuse their vehicles have been taking and are wondering how much longer their vehicle will be able to last before they have to buy a new one. The Engine Repower Council reminds consu ... Continue reading

Car Owners Holding Onto Vehicles Significantly Longer, for at Least 50,000 More Miles, According to New Survey From AutoMD

Car Owners Holding Onto Vehicles Significantly Longer, for at Least 50,000 More Miles, According to New Survey From AutoMD

Consumers opting to hold and repair, rather than purchase anew, with 56% planning to drive until vehicle dies CARSON, Calif., Feb. 10 -- AutoMD(TM) (www.automd.com), the most comprehensive and unbiased free online auto repair resource, today released the results of a survey revealing that car owners are putting many mo ... Continue reading

ARA Successful to Secure Additional Cash for Clunkers Processing Time for Automotive Recyclers

ARA Successful to Secure Additional Cash for Clunkers Processing Time for Automotive Recyclers

NHTSA Approves 90 Day Crushing Extension -- a Win-Win for Consumers MANASSAS, Va., Feb. 2 -- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its final ruling which allows automotive recyclers an additional 90 days, for a total of 270 days, to crush or shred vehicles traded in under the Consume ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety - VIDEO ENHANCED

Toyota Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety - VIDEO ENHANCED

Toyota today announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. In addition, Toyota has developed an effective solution for vehicles in production. Parts to reinforce the pedals are already being shipped for use by dealers, and dealer training is under way. ... Continue reading

Stylish New Narva Tail Lamps Offer Touch of Class

Stylish New Narva Tail Lamps Offer Touch of Class

Stylish new 130mm round Narva lamps offer a touch of prestige to the rear of caravans, motor homes and buses, boasting smooth lines, attractive optics and affordable pricing ... Continue reading

2010 Super Bowl TV Ads: Making of Bridgestone Tires' Commercials - VIDEO ENHANCED

2010 Super Bowl TV Ads: Making of Bridgestone Tires' Commercials - VIDEO ENHANCED

January 29, 2010: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) unveils two new Bridgestone brand tire commercials during the Super Bowl XLIV game, which will be broadcast on CBS Feb. 7 from Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Fla. The Bridgestone brand will also serve as the title sponsor of the Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show feat ... Continue reading

Advanced Unichip Performance Piggy Back ECU Relaunched for the UK and Europe

Advanced Unichip Performance Piggy Back ECU Relaunched for the UK and Europe

Effective immediately, leading UK turbocharger specialist Owen Developments is delighted to announce that it has taken over the sole distribution, sales and marketing rights for the performance enhancing Dastek Unichip aftermarket engine management system for the European Union ... Continue reading

Gladiator GarageWorks Revs Up Garage Organization with Giveaways at the 2010 Washington Auto Show

Gladiator GarageWorks Revs Up Garage Organization with Giveaways at the 2010 Washington Auto Show

Gladiator Brand Will Feature New Custom Chopper at the Show BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 28 -- As auto enthusiasts cruise into Washington D.C. for the annual auto show, Gladiator® GarageWorks will lift the hood on garage organization. Featured with Potomac Garage Solutions in booth WAS-ACC110, Gladiator brand will be sh ... Continue reading

AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops Quality Service Award Winners -- Southern California

AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops Quality Service Award Winners -- Southern California

Dear Editor, This is for your consideration and interest for your followers and audience. Helps drivers with their car maintenance. Thank you, Elaine Elaine Beno Corporate Communications Automobile Club of Southern California Get breaking news updates on local gas prices/travel/safety on the Auto Club Twitter feed<http ... Continue reading

New Company - Marketing Clarity - Launches With Competitive Technology to Help Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Retailers

New Company - Marketing Clarity - Launches With Competitive Technology to Help Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Retailers

Marketing Clarity's technology saves companies time and money, provides unique marketing that anticipates and responds to customer needs. CHICAGO, Jan. 25 -- Entrepreneur and marketing expert, Dan Herrmann, today announced the creation of Marketing Clarity, a Chicago-based organization that helps connect businesses and ... Continue reading

Automotive News January 25 Issue Features Chrysler's Sergio Marchionne, a Look at the Latest Toyota Recall and a Story on the Cadillac Arbitration Situation

Automotive News January 25 Issue Features Chrysler's Sergio Marchionne, a Look at the Latest Toyota Recall and a Story on the Cadillac Arbitration Situation

DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- Three major stories are included in the upcoming January 25 issue of Automotive News. On page one, Reporter Bradford Wernle goes behind the scenes with Chrysler's brand management leadership team to discover what it takes to lead a car company of the future. The story is entitled: "The Marchionne Wa ... Continue reading

New Audi A1: We Light Up the Dark: Episode 3 - VIDEO FEATURE

New Audi A1: We Light Up the Dark: Episode 3 - VIDEO FEATURE

Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 • Sporty: The Audi A1 is ready to go • Headlights with LED daytime running lights give the car character • The wings of an eagle inspired the design of the lights Episode 3 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi ... Continue reading

TACNA International Acquires Upgrade Auto Products

TACNA International Acquires Upgrade Auto Products

San Diego based TACNA International Corporation (TACNA), a manufacturer of various products including automotive trim, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Rocklin, California based, UpGrade Auto Products (“Upgrade”), a manufacturer of molded dash kits. Upgrade will be consolidated into TACNA's B&I divi ... Continue reading

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