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Aftersoft's, MAM Software Announces Launch of Autonet (an Advanced Electronic Trading Solution)

Aftersoft's, MAM Software Announces Launch of Autonet (an Advanced Electronic Trading Solution)

NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Sept. 6, 2005--Auto Data Network (OTC Pink Sheets: ADNW.PK), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry today announced the launch of Autonet, an advanced electronic trading solution for aftermarket businesses, by Aftersoft subsidiary, MA ... Continue reading

Bosch to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

Bosch to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Bosch today announced that it will pledge $100,000 to support relief efforts from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf States region. In addition, the company will match dollar-for-dollar contributions made by Bosch associates to the American Red Cross. Specifically, $50,00 ... Continue reading

Automotive Suppliers Team Up for Hurricane Relief

Automotive Suppliers Team Up for Hurricane Relief

CANTON, Miss., Sept. 6 -- Promax Automotive and Yazaki North America Inc. announced a joint effort to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Promax Automotive Supplier Center near the Nissan assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi has been approved by FEMA and Homeland Security as an official collection site ... Continue reading

Seasonal Car Care Planning and Preventative Maintenance Can Save You Money and Time as the Weather Changes

Seasonal Car Care Planning and Preventative Maintenance Can Save You Money and Time as the Weather Changes

FAIRFAX, Va.--Sept. 6, 2005--"Timely maintenance does more than keep your vehicle running smoothly," says Pat Goss, longtime mechanic and owner of Goss' Garage in Seabrook, Md., as well as co-host of the PBS television show "MotorWeek." "It will save you money in both the short- and long-term because you are improving ... Continue reading

SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals

SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2005--The upcoming SEMA Show, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas, will provide show attendees with a unique interactive experience unparalleled in the automotive industry. Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of marketing and communications, emphasized that the event is by no me ... Continue reading

MCI's SkyTel Launches Vehicle-Tracking Device for Parents of Teen Drivers

MCI's SkyTel Launches Vehicle-Tracking Device for Parents of Teen Drivers

SkyGuard Combines Wireless, GPS to Provide Parents Peace-of-Mind CLINTON, Miss., Sept. 6 -- MCI, Inc.'s SkyTel unit today announced the launch of SkyTel SkyGuard, a vehicle-tracking device made especially for parents of teenage drivers. SkyGuard uses next-generation wireless and state-of-the-art GPS technologies to aut ... Continue reading

Delphi Adds CO2 Air Conditioning System to Its Alternative Refrigerant Portfolio

Delphi Adds CO2 Air Conditioning System to Its Alternative Refrigerant Portfolio

TROY, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Delphi Corp. has developed new CO2 air conditioning technology as part of continuing research into alternative refrigerants to help reduce their environmental impact and help meet pending European legislation. This technology will be highlighted at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Fran ... Continue reading

Warren Johnson Q&A Following Today's Announcement

Warren Johnson Q&A Following Today's Announcement

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 _jgknapp@tmgsports.net_ (mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net) Warren Johnson Q&A Indianapolis, Ind., September 3, 2005 -The following is a series of questions posed to six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson concerning today’ s announcement t ... Continue reading

ACDelco & Kurt Johnson Announce Contract Extension

ACDelco & Kurt Johnson Announce Contract Extension

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 _jgknapp@tmgsports.net_ (mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net) ACDelco & Kurt Johnson Announce Contract Extension ACDelco to back NHRA Pro Stock Standout through 2008 Indianapolis, Ind., September 3, 2005 – In his 13 years in the NHRA’s ... Continue reading

How to Choose an Auto Body Shop

How to Choose an Auto Body Shop

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Sept. 2, 2005--You've been blindsided by a delivery truck, sideswiped in a parking lot, or a tree came down on your car in last night's big storm. Auto insurance will mostly pay the bill, but how can you be sure to get the best repair job? There are a few essential steps to get the best auto body shop w ... Continue reading

Snap-on Incorporated, Its Associates and Franchisees Join Together for Hurricane Katrina Relief

Snap-on Incorporated, Its Associates and Franchisees Join Together for Hurricane Katrina Relief

KENOSHA, Wis.--Sept. 2, 2005--Snap-on Incorporated announced today that its associates and franchisees are joining with the American Red Cross to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the company has set up a fund to directly assist those Snap-on franchisees and associates who have been affected ... Continue reading

Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising

Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will use its famous fleet of airships to encourage an ongoing stream of donations in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The only airships with electronic day- and night-signs, the Goodyear blimps will use their signs to encourage donations and pro ... Continue reading

Visteon Promotes Digital Radio Mondiale for Automotive Applications

Visteon Promotes Digital Radio Mondiale for Automotive Applications

KERPEN, Germany, Sept. 2 -- Through a collaborative project with the RTL Group, Europe's leading broadcasting and production company, Visteon Corporation will demonstrate an in-vehicle Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) receiver at the IFA World of Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin, Sept. 2-7. The Visteon DRM, FM & AM CD-T ... Continue reading

Dunn Tire Employs Nitrogen for Improved Tire Performance and Gas Mileage

Dunn Tire Employs Nitrogen for Improved Tire Performance and Gas Mileage

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2 -- Save Gas this holiday weekend with nitrogen filled tires. Dunn Tire LLC utilizes a nitrogen inflation system similar to that used by NASA in space shuttle tires to fill all the tires they sell. Dunn Tire has invested a quarter of a million dollars making them one of the first dealerships in No ... Continue reading

Britons Spending Heavily on Security Accessories for their Automobiles

Britons Spending Heavily on Security Accessories for their Automobiles

DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 2, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23618) has announced the addition of Vehicle Security Devices Market in the UK (2005 -2009) to their offering. With a large number of Britons spending heavily on security accessories for their automobiles, the market for ve ... Continue reading

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