Automotive: Consumer Publications 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)

Texans get fun, colorful choices in official DMV license plates. (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)

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)

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)

Curry’s Auto Service of Sterling, Virginia, was named one of three finalists for the Top Shop Award, presented by Tire Review Magazine. Matt Curry accepted the award from Tire Review Editor Jim Smith at ceremonies in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

OEMs and fleet operators will find a lot to like in Peterson's latest additions to its patented line of Piranha® LED Smart Lamps™ -- the advanced warning light technology that combines strobing LEDs and automatic turn signal override functions in one self-contained lamp. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

Beringer wins rare chance via www.WhatDrivesEdward.com to meet select cast members and be among the first in the country to see Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

RMJ Technologies (http://www.rmjtech.com), a fleet management GPS vehicle tracking solutions provider, announced today it was awarded the Minority Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year Award (Class I) by the San Diego Regional Minority Supplier Development Council at the Council’s 2009 VIP Diversity Reception, Awards Ceremony and Benefit Jazz Concert held Friday, June 26, 2009 held at the U.S. Grant Hotel and Balboa Theatre in San Diego California. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2009)

Mautofied.com, the Leader in Custom Auto Classifieds announced its Expansion of its Classic Car Classifieds that now includes antique, vintage, and classic cars and trucks. More classic cars, classic projects, vintage and antique cars sold every month. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Cassandra Hepburn takes her role in the Quinton Tarantino Biker Flick seriously but in real life she is a motorcycle rider to the core. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

During a one-day information session with top media, analysts and opinion leaders taking place yesterday, BMW Group demonstrated the contributions, and more importantly, the value that premium brands offer customers. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

Three years ago, Collex Collision began its Wheels of HOPE program to give away restored used vehicles to families with transportation needs. This year, Belle Tire is donating tires, brake services, oil changes and windshield repair and replacement services in the restoration process of these vehicles. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

Financial services provider USAA has added a new car pricing report from leading car pricing website TrueCar.com to USAA’s online car buying service (https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_utils/McStaticPages?key=car_buying_services_products)], giving shoppers direct access to see the full range of prices others are paying for new cars in their area when data is available. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

Abacus24-7.com has earned a competitive reputation among United States domestic customers and they are now expanding to include consumers in over 220 countries by partnering with parcel forwarding company, Bongo International. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

Automotive Titling Corporation (ATC) announces a new streamlined entry process for their online title and registration services. The new entry screens will cut the user entry time in half. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

MotorLot offers low cost alternative to expensive and complicated DMS systems. Today MotorLot is announcing a better way to manage a dealership. MotorLot is a web based car dealer management software system available to auto dealers nationwide. MotorLot, is the no fuss DMS, that simplifies the management process. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

OCMUSA (Online Customer Management USA), a business management solutions company, has tapped into the Automotive Dealership industry by designing a Dealer Diversity Program. It serves the needs of minority owned dealerships to assist them in creating a strong customer foundation. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

Beyern Wheels (www.beyernwheels.com), a renowned industry leader in the development of wheels designed exclusively for BMW vehicles, launches the Rapp wheel this week at SEMA. SEMA is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

Long-time Brookvale Tyre retailer Owen Tyres has joined forces with the national JAXQuickfit Tyres group. Business owners, father-and-son team, Ray and Steve Bird have an incredible 70 years’ tyre industry experience between them, and have now partnered with JAXQuickfit Tyres to take the Brookvale store into the next phase. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

Mirkado.com, a community based online classified ads website, now operates in 41 markets in Missouri and Illinois. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

TSW Alloy Wheels has launched a staggering line up of new wheels at SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. TSW Alloy Wheels is renowned as an industry leader in the development of innovative and striking staggered aftermarket wheels, all engineered for the perfect fit. One of the new wheels introduced by TSW is the meticulously designed multi-spoke wheel, the Zolder. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

LSVs are the fastest-growing small task-oriented vehicle category, offering economy, efficiency and convenience. Qualified buyers of Club Car's new Villager 2+2 may receive federal tax credits amounting to nearly half the cost of the energy-efficient LSV. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

John Megel Chevrolet which serves the Georgia new and used car markets is ranked in the Top 10 Chevrolet Dealerships in their Southeast District. This distinction highlights John Megel Chevrolet as one of the premier Chevrolet Dealerships in the state of Georgia. They achieved this ranking by leading their competitors in sales, service and customer satisfaction over the past 7 of 10 months. John Megel Chevy has been in business for over 19 years providing the highest quality Chevrolet products to their Georgia customers in Dawsonville, GA, Cumming, GA, Dahlonega, GA, Alpharetta, GA, Roswell, GA and all of the metro Atlanta GA area. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

The Eastwood Company launched its revolutionary "Dual-Voltage" HotCoat Powder Coating Gun that delivers true dual-circuit power supplies for greater powder-transfer efficiency for less wasted powder, better coverage and smoother finishes at a fraction of the cost of industrial equipment for use by automotive restoration enthusiasts and hobbyists. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

OnlineHobbyist.com, Inc., a long established Central Texas-based builder of online social communities, announced today that it has entered the automotive field with the launch of 43 new car communities. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

With new ownership and a fresh start, Chrysler Group LLC and America’s credit unions are excited to offer new discounts through the “Invest in America” program. By offering “Affiliate Rewards” to credit union members and knowing the loyalty credit union members have toward domestic vehicles, the partnership is expected to once again match members with Chrysler Group LLC’s outstanding line of vehicles. Credit union members will receive preferred pricing on all 2009 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles and a select number of 2010 vehicles. Click on www.lovemycreditunion.org for more information. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

The Nationwide Building Society is offering a range of select discounts and promotional offers to FlexAccount customers. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

Innovative portable waterless car wash system solves car wash ban blues for municipalities and mobile detailers. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

Great news this week for Toyota owners, mechanics and technicians; Toyota Techsteam TIS is now certified for use with an inexpensive Mongoose MFC and the software has now been made available from Toyota for short term subscription. Official as of November 3rd, you can now subscribe to the Toyota Techstream software, purchase a Mongoose MFC interface cable and in your hands is the full power of the same professional level tool used by the Toyota dealers! The Mongoose MFC interface is available from www.TunerTools.com (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

KPA and Ford & Harrison LLP have formed an alliance to offer nationwide HR advice for auto, truck and equipment dealers, through KPA's HotlinkHR;, a total HR compliance solution. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

The highly-anticipated fusion of the new 2010 Camaro SS with the Corvette ZR1's supercharged LS9 engine will be officially unveiled at this year's SEMA show when Hennessey Performance Engineering unleashes their HPE700 Camaro to the automotive public. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

Nearly two million drivers in the past year were involved in a car accident or had a near miss because of sleepiness at the wheel. Sleep expert Raquel Rothe, CRT-NPS, owner of Virginia-based Sleep EZ Diagnostic Center (www.sleepezcenter.com) offers these tips to avoid driver fatigue and prevent potential vehicle crashes... (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its LED line of Tunnel Lights with the brilliant new 274 Series -- a 2" round, grommet-mounted accessory light for trucks and trailers. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

MOC Products Company, Inc. (MOC®), a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative automotive maintenance products and services, announced today an exclusive supply agreement with the RLJ-McLarty-Landers Automotive Group, one of the leading, privately owned, automotive dealership groups in the United States. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

Most Watched Internet Video Site Now Featuring Compelling Content for Automotive Fans and Snowboarders Alike (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

My Plates Set to Launch Sales November 19 (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

Three North Texas residents faced off today in "How Energy Smart are You?" Trivia Challenge and smart car race in Dallas today. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

The Vero Company is expanding their product base with the launch of MBoss, a vehicle protection program that will include Identity Theft protection, in addition to vehicle protection. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)