Automotive Industry News 

NRMA Insurance has announced that www.nrma.com.au has a new safety section designed to help consumers choose their next new car. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

The SGIO Apprentice of the Year will further hone his skills at the V8 Supercar event in Perth later this month following his recent return from an international training academy. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Pedata RV Center found consumers opening their wallets and buying big ticket items like Class A gas and Diesel Pusher RVs. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Thanks to President Obama's stimulus package earlier this year, Americans can get a tax credit that is bigger than the 'Cash for Clunkers' or 'First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit' programs. It's a tax credit for almost $6500 towards an electric vehicle - so the car is essentially free after rebate. To qualify the car can be purchased online up until December 31st 2009. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Bytewise Measurement Systems explains why CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Sensors (http://www.BytewiseSensors.com) are perfectly suited to monitor and control web based materials and extrusions. One or two laser profile sensors can be used to measure web width and thickness as well as provide height based feature tracking and edge guiding. CrossCheckTM will drastically improve the precision of operators using Micrometer snap gages to measure thickness online. The line laser based technology measures flat sheet and extruded products like rubber, plastic, wood, composite materials, PVC and metal. It requires no reflective tape, LED arrays or back lighting, like camera based systems that require cleaning and maintenance to keep operational. The system can also measure shape-based parameters like thickness, step height, width, angle, radius, location, gap and depth. The affordable CrossCheckTM 3D laser measurement system is used by R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance personnel to validate product dimensions and tolerances. Academia and R&D facilities use CrossCheckTM for product development and material studies like soft material and parts with profiles that can’t be effectively measured by hand calipers. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

SGIO research* into local community issues reveals hoons to be the number one neighbourhood frustration for people living in the Perth metro area. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

NRMA Insurance is driving increased competition in the Queensland motor insurance market with reduced premiums for cars less than four years old. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Reliable Auto Transport was honored to be selected to ship the 2010 Hurst Camaro. The Camaro debuted at the 2009 SEMA show in early November. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Balluff's Micropulse SF fill level sensor provides continuous, absolute fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to the strictest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Savage BMW owner Peter Savage announced the opening of his newest dealership, MINI of Ontario. Officially in "soft launch" until January, the first full service MINI dealership in the Inland Empire is open for business. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

By implementing Fididel's InteractNow! chat application designed specifically for car dealerships, Ed Voyles Automotive has been able to convert its website visitors into in-store buyers. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Texans get fun, colorful choices in official DMV license plates. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Research has shown that up to 80% on calling costs can be saved by using calling cards for IDD or long distance calls. WorldDialer integrates well with the BlackBerry® Address Book and Call Log to provide convenient ways to use calling cards for such calls. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Integrated software allows users to perform feature based reverse engineering functions with new added functionality to capture data directly inside the SolidWorks environment. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Classic Recreations announces preliminary specifications and model line details for officially licensed Shelby G.T.500CR continuation vehicles. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Free mobile app puts an end to texting while driving for over one million people. Government and private sector expected to follow suit and adopt DriveSafe.ly. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Atlanta used car dealer (http://sandyspringsford.com/), Sandy Springs Ford, launched a cutting edge ASP.net Car Dealer Website this week and as of today is offering mobile iphone users a special treat. One click functionality. Users make only one click to search inventory, call the dealership, email for info, or one click to display a detailed map with directions from the shopper's current location, determined by the GPS on the phone. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Pacific International Bearing, Inc. (PIB) has signed on to represent and distribute NMB's precision miniature ball bearings. This agreement takes effect immediately. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Cost of motoring is down year-on-year, although cash-strapped drivers feel no benefit. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

OCMUSA (Online Customer Management USA), a business management solutions company, recently awarded the marketing contract for its new Dealer Diversity initiative to One Marketing Solution founded by Terrance Cox and Miles Crovitz. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

US Hole In One, a leading provider in hole in one insurance and prize coverage offers great prizes that are sure to bring a crowd even during this downturn in the economy. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Today more than ever time is money. Lathem's AirTime wireless wall clocks offer accurate, affordable and easy-to-install solution for small business. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Volvo of Edmonton has partnered with SpaBerry to promote a contest where one lucky person coming into Volvo of Edmonton’s new beautiful state of the art showroom will win a brand new 2-person Volvo branded SpaBerry. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Dealerskins has released Psychic Certificate, a new feature in Promotion Center. This new tool automatically creates a certificate on the automotive dealership home page promoting the vehicle that the shopper last viewed. An image and title of the vehicle appear alongside the dealer's offer. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Janicki Industries worked with car company Local Motors, fabricating composite patterns and molds for their new Rally Fighter off-road racer. Janicki produced thirty-two unique molds in just 60 days so that the Rally Fighter could be introduced at the Specialty Equipment market Association (SEMA) show in early November. The molds encompassed all the exterior body panels and windows for the Rally Fighter. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Exa® Corporation, a global innovator of fluids simulation (CAE/CFD) software for product engineering, announces a new release of its flagship product, PowerFLOW®. PowerFLOW 4.2 simulates true rotating geometry – an industry breakthrough that enables practical and accurate prediction of fan noise, fan performance, brake cooling and wheel aerodynamics. In addition to improved accuracy and simulation process turn-around time, PowerFLOW 4.2 also offers the ability to simulate long-term transient thermal protection situations such as key-off and soak. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Dealer results: Hundreds of positive new reviews, generating 120 calls (on average) from reviews sites/directories a month. Industry’s most advanced online reputation management technology now available for $475/Month. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

To provide companies with better business intelligence tools, Trade Winds Advertising has introduced a new click to call and contact software-as-a-service, Magic Call Button, with an interface that not only connects online businesses with website visitors by telephone, but can also deliver a surprising amount of information in real time. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Up until now Business Process Management (BPM) has been for the big boys, but with eVision Services' appointment as a Metastorm partner that is set to change. They plan to launch a range of hosted BPM solutions enabling even very small businesses to have fully automated tailored packages to enhance their profitability. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Ford is reinforcing its competitive edge during the recession, using The Outsourced Training Company to deliver the highly regarded Ford Motor Company Ltd (Ford) Apprenticeship Scheme. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

A one-stop shop for nationwide Canadian traffic counts has arrived with the launch of Peoplecount's traffikcounts GIS data layer. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Schools, churches and businesses find custom Christmas ornaments from BagwellPromotions.com become a lasting keepsake during the holiday season. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

FleetMind announced today its solution to help waste, recycling and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation firms “green” their fleets by reducing fuel consumption, mileage and emissions, and ensuring more efficient driver behavior. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Trade association for automotive service contract firms pledges support to put an end to telemarketing tactics that deceive consumers. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Belle Tire is pleased to announce the grand opening of two new Michigan stores located in Battle Creek and Monroe. Both locations stock over 250,000 tires ready for immediate installation and offer services including, but not limited to: wheel alignment– which many other tire retailers don’t even offer, brake systems, oil and lube, steering and suspension, windshield repair and replacement, air conditioning, batteries, starters and alternators, shocks and struts, cooling systems, and more. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Bernstein Liebhard LLP Wins $14.7 Million Jury Verdict For A Connecticut Class Of Independent Automobile Physical Damage Repair Shops against The Hartford Fire Insurance Company (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Europcar rewarded at the World Travel Awards for its efforts to improve mobility and client satisfaction (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

And to mark the occasion, GGI European Tuning hosted a very special event at The Webster’s exclusive rooftop in Miami Beach last November 11th: “SMART AT THE TOP” (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

New website leverages the Internet to help consumers get free repair quotes for their damaged vehicles. By uploading photos of their damaged vehicle to CrashSpace.com, local body shops review the photos and vehicle information and then post a quote of the repair cost and how long it will take. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

SeriousSparks.com provides guidance on using plasma arc metal cutting for automobile restoration and customization jobs (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)