Automotive: Trade Publications News 

New CaddyTig 2200i Welder features advanced inverter technology for unparalleled performance in TIG and Stick welding. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

Wheego Electric Cars, manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, today announced it has signed Foreign Affairs EV at Foreign Affairs Auto as its dealer with exclusive rights to sell the Wheego Electric Car product line in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties in Florida. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

GPS, ProconGPS Inc's industry leading Subprime Finance asset tracking brand, is an exhibitor at this year's National Automobile Dealership Associations (NADA) Convention held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida running Feb. 13-15, 2010. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

Jatropha-Based Biofuel Experiencing Meteoric Rise; Market Leader Carbon Credited Farming Helps Navigate the Way. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

Destin, Florida will be the host location for the 2010 Florida Harley Davidson Hog Rally. ResortQuest is proud to provide affordable accommodations for those wanting to participate in this year’s event. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2010)

DTI has always believed in fostering goodwill in the local community and reaching out to those who could really use a helping hand. After the 50th Annual International Franchise (IFA) Convention in San Antonio, TX , DTI is making a surprise donation to Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House was founded by one of the most successfull franchises in history: McDonald's. (PRWeb Feb 5, 2010)

Making a garage more than just a garage is an investment in the home. (PRWeb Feb 5, 2010)

Clean-transit start-up Proterra selected Greenville, South Carolina, for its new manufacturing and R&D center that will employ over 1,000 local residents. Proterra will partner with world-renowned Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) to drive its vision for a clean-transit future. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)

Nine California companies join Mansfield Oil’s national DeliveryOne network, certify 34 diesel exhaust fluid specialists, lead educational, environmental efforts in transportation industry. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)

Service King's new website provides customers with easy-to-use tools to schedule appointments, check the status of their repair and receive instant windshield repair quotes. Serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth area since 1976, Service King has now expanded into the Houston market. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premium dealer chat software with business intelligence, today announced that their Toyota dealer clients are communicating recall information with consumers via live chat on the dealership websites. ActivEngage launched a unique program to help Toyota dealers share recall information with customers in real-time, and dealers report that Toyota owners are taking advantage of the program. ActivEngage proactively compiled all relevant recall information and details, educated their virtual sales assistants and added special website graphics to all ActivEngage Toyota dealer websites, letting site visitors know that live chat is available to discuss any recall issues or questions. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

Car dealership showcases products and services on state of the art displays at point of sale with Internet-based digital signage service. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

ERRA Incorporated, San Antonio, Texas, announced today that it has appointed General Robert R. Dierker, a retired United States Air Force three-star general, as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010)

Budco’s strengthens current fulfillment and database marketing capabilities and expands the organizations overall geographic footprint, now providing coast to coast operations. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

Auto repair shops work on smarter cars, but with fewer tools and technology to fix them say Greulich's Automotive (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the global leader of online marketing solutions for auto dealers, today announced it has named David Stetson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Stetson brings more than 20 years of senior management experience in finance and investment banking, with a focus on growth companies in the technology sector, to Dealer.com's leadership team. In his new role, Mr. Stetson will assume responsibility for the company's financial operations. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

DealerRater updates look of Web site with new logo, headers, and Web site color palette to give site more consumer appeal. The Web site also offers new features to give users more Car Dealer Rating information and highlights Classified Ad deals on affordable vehicles less than $10,000. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

BatteryChargerStore.co.uk, which offers a range of award-winning smart chargers covering cars, motorcycles and other vehicles, now offers the CTEK comfort Indicator, an accessory that provides a simple and immediate indication to the charge levels of the battery meaning battery failure is easier to avoid than ever before. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2010)

Floor Mat Express today launched their new state of the art, online retail store where people can purchase an incredible array of customizable car floor mats. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)

The Hobby Trader Corporation and William (Eliot) Aaron are proud to introduce to the public the 1st automotive trivia book written to test the knowledge of the public with a contest and the winning prize of $2,500.00. Automotive Questions and Answers is on sale at www.autotrivia.net (PRWeb Jan 29, 2010)

NCM Associates launches NCM Institute with 12 all-new educational programs for automotive retail dealerships, Paul Faletti, NCM CEO and President announced today. NCMi establishes a Center for Automotive Retail Excellence to help automotive retail dealers achieve greater profitability during difficult market conditions, while preparing them to capitalize on the economic recovery to come. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)

MotorcycleAds.com, the online motorcycle classifieds powered by RacingJunk.com, will be promoted full throttle at the Powersports Dealer Expo, February 13-15 in Indianapolis. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)

ESCORT Continues Premium Automotive Accessory Product Line Expansion With New Guardian Alert® Doppler Radar Reverse Obstacle Detection System (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

ESAB manufactures a complete line of regulators that are unsurpassed in their field for safety and capacity, with patented built-in explosion protection. ESAB’s patented design suppresses internal forces from a cylinder explosion within the cylinder to minimize the risk of personal injury. A new video demonstrates the effectiveness of this explosion control design. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

F3 Engineering has received ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B recertifications, reflecting the company's commitment to excellence in the aerospace industry. These certifications enable the company to work with both the departments of defense and other commercial clients in providing complex engineering and contract manufacturing solutions to help sustain and mitigate shock load in aviation crafts and beyond. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

The On Hold Messaging Association, comprised of the nation’s leading 'on hold marketing' companies and equipment manufacturers, will be meeting to discuss the changing needs of this captive marketing service. Guest speakers will include marketing professionals along with industry specialists. The On Hold Messaging Association, OHMA, is the 'Trademark of Assurance' for the on hold messaging industry. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

StreetSide Auto, a purveyor of performance auto parts and truck accessories, recently expanded its collection of winches and added Superwinch® to its featured manufacturers. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

Factors to consider when purchasing a plasma cutting tool (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

Car care service franchise goes the extra mile by informing their customers with ScreenScape while they wait (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

Automotive industry professionals can access vital vehicle information from their iPhone. Get CARFAX® reports as well as vehicle values from Black Book® and NADA directly from your phone. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

Cost/Benefit Analysis Demonstrates How New Trade Collaboration System Streamlines Intercontinental Supply Chains (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

Jason Kelly, Vice President of Strategy & Revenue Management at Time Inc. Digital, will deliver his keynote entitled “Ad Ops Role in Growing Revenue for Publishers” at the next AdMonsters US Publisher Forum. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) today announced the launch of their new website (www.gtt.com) to meet market demand for increased education and awareness about traffic management solutions that make roadways safer and more efficient. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

Belle Tire Auto Glass hosted a third party Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) validation on Monday, January 18, 2010 and was found to be 100% compliant with the standard. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

Premier Source of Auto Data and Leading Real-World Data Platform ™ Announce Exclusive Partnership (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

MDR and Mike Avila team up to contest the AMA Motorcycle Pro Sport Dirt Track Series in 2010. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today released the preliminary program for its upcoming the 20th Annual Meeting & Exposition, May 3-5, 2010, in Houston, Texas. For three days, the nation’s leading public and private sector transportation leaders, elected officials, and policymakers will convene at the George R. Brown Convention Center to focus on the latest innovations and developments of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve the security, safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability of our nation’s transportation system. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announces two new packaging options designed to improve quality and productivity for its customers. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

Affluent Magazine has announced the introduction of a new Website Directory to serve the affluent lifestyle market. The AffluentMagazine.com site is as beautiful and elegant as Affluent Magazine but includes an incredible multimedia experience that offers a wide variety of marketing opportunities. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

Timing System Product Innovation Fuels Sales for Small Business (PRWeb Jan 24, 2010)