Tag: Automotive and Motorsports

ATLANTA, Ga., July 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Priority Group, LLC (FPG), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, up-fitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles announced they are pleased to welcome Rick Huskey to its sales force as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia.

DETROIT, Mich., July 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the second annual Detroit Truck Pull, presented by Kroger. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Founders Brewing Company on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from Noon - 4 p.m.

WEYMOUTH, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Factory Collision & Restoration has been officially Certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer's specifications.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running a bicyclist off the road and into a light pole. The reckless behavior of the Uber driver was caught on video by witnesses.

RALEIGH, N.C., July 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive advertising agency, Sokal, recently signed as agency of record for Montgomery Ford-Lincoln. Offering a wide variety of cutting-edge technology, Sokal will provide a new website in addition to assisting in many other areas of dealership business.

ONTARIO, Calif., July 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A just released research paper, by noted economist and author Jay Prag of the Drucker School, finds that the cost of pedestrian injuries and deaths from accidents cost the United States economy more than $60 billion in 2018 alone. According to the research, sponsored by Maglite, the vast majority of accidents and the highest percentage of deaths.

SOUTH BRONX, N.Y., June 14, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greenspot has partnered with Empire Clean Cities, New York City's designated Clean Cities Coalition, to propose a research-driven integration of an advanced electric mobility platform in the South Bronx. The proposed project consists of a network of dual-port, zero-emission publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs (ADA-accessible) paired with publicly-shared EVs (PSEVs) whose use will be subsidized for the target community.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Ford in Raleigh generously raised $1,000 for Camp WinShape, a children's day camp to be held July 1-5 at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church this summer. The camp provides an unprecedented day camp experience for children who have completed grades kindergarten through eighth grade.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal signs Colonial Harley-Davidson of Prince George, Virginia and will act as agency of record. Starting immediately, Sokal, a leader in the automobile advertising industry will take on various services, in addition to consulting for the Harley-Davidson dealership.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Digital Group, a marketing and advertising agency based in West Palm Beach, Florida, published a first-of-its-kind benchmark report detailing lead generation for automotive dealers. The report focuses on the first quarter of 2019 and compares it to the same time period in 2018.

OSLO, Norway and SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc., the game-changing Silicon Valley mobility company, today announced at the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference (UFGC) that it has established THINK NEXT in partnership with electric mobility pioneer Dr. Jan-Olaf Willums.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive marketing agency, Sokal, is the new agency of record for Huntington Ford Lincoln of N.Y. Beginning immediately Sokal will create new ad campaigns for Huntington Ford Lincoln and assist in many other areas of advertising, including a new website launch in May for Huntington Ford.

BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Play Octopus ("Octopus"), an interactive entertainment platform inside rideshare vehicles, is proud to announce its inclusion in MindShare, an exclusive organization designed especially for CEOs of the most promising high-tech companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

ODESSA, Del., March 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AutoAwards, provider of automotive dealership loyalty programs and marketing solutions, announced the launch of a video series called "Loyalty Matters." The primary focus for an automotive dealership at the start of a new year as vehicle sales start to slow is to retain their most profitable customers.

ATLANTA, Ga., March 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tow Atlanta is proud to announce the arrival of TARVA, Tow Atlanta's Recovery Vehicle Autobot-Robot that goes into low clearance parking decks/garages and other tight areas where vehicles may become disabled and physically carries them out. TARVA is only the second robot from EasTract (a French Company) to be operational in the United States.

SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IMSA Properties and Shaner Hotel Group announced today that the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center is currently undergoing rebranding and will be operating as, "Seven - Sebring Raceway Hotel" by March 2019.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, an automotive advertising agency, and Webstreak LLC, a digital advertising agency, today announced they have entered into an agreement to merge the companies and resurface overnight as one of the largest full-service automotive agencies in the country. With the merger comes a new name. Moving forward, the company will simply be known as "Sokal."

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automobile advertising agency, Sokal Media Group, is proud to be the new agency of record for the Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships. Sokal Media Group took the reins January and has already launched new websites for the group. They will also create new advertising campaigns each month and will assist in many other areas of dealership business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today a marketing and distribution agreement with HR Hotlink. Both firms are longtime valued partners of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA).

UNION, N.J., Dec. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paws for the Holidays is a pet adoption event happening Saturday, December 15, 2018 from Noon to 3 p.m., exclusively at Volkswagen of Union, 2155 Route 22 West near the Flagship. The adoption event is being powered by three rescue groups: AHS Network, Cause 4 Paws and Forgotten Tails.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group signs Nissan of Stanhope and will act as agency of record for the dealership. Starting in mid-November of 2018, Sokal Media Group will begin a program to launch new websites for the Nissan store, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in a variety of other areas of dealership business.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group company signs Nissan of Atlantic City as agency of record. Beginning in mid-November 2018, Sokal Media Group will start a program to launch new websites for the dealership, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of advertising.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto dealer marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, signs as agency of record for Freehold Nissan. By mid-November 2018, Sokal Media Group will begin launching new websites for the store, create new advertising campaigns including digital and traditional ads, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

ODESSA, Del., Nov. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's market, an automotive dealership loyalty rewards program can be a very robust tool that drives all areas of a dealer's business, says AutoAwards. When you leverage its power through your marketing touchpoints, it can drastically multiply the value of the program, and your dealership. Let's review the proof of that success.

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Steve Harvey's "STEVE" and Capital Ford of Rocky Mount give the surprise of a lifetime to local Rocky Mount woman, Jaylesya Corbett. Capital Ford of Rocky Mount teamed up with Steve Harvey's hit syndicated daytime show, "STEVE" to donate a New 2019 Ford Fiesta to help Corbett get to work easier.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- University Kia and Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro are joining forces to help feed the elderly and homebound in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. With the generous donation of a New 2019 Kia Soul by University Kia, Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro will be able to continue to provide hot, nutritious meals and personal visits to more than 180 recipients who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automobile dealer marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, will act as agency of record for Dan Cava's Toyota World and Dan's Car World dealerships in West Virginia. Starting in November 2018, the marketing agency will launch new websites for the dealerships, create advertising campaigns, and assist in digital and traditional media.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Debra Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, has announced Georgia's best custom masterpiece estate. 3509 Tanners Mill Circle offers a range of unique benefits, from a large car-collector showroom to 446 acres of breathtaking picturesque grounds, all available for $16.5 million.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today would have marked the 78th birthday of John Lennon, and his legacy is still helping to "Imagine there's no hunger," in California, Florida and throughout the U.S. Yoko Ono Lennon has kindly authorized the use of the iconic self-portrait image to help the California Association of Food Banks and Feeding Florida in their ongoing fight to end hunger.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), the world's leading modular-electric vehicle company, is pleased to join municipal finance leaders - from public sector issuers to investors, investment bankers, municipal advisors, rating agencies, buyers and bond counsels to discuss the key topics relating to the advancement of autonomous transportation.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is now the agency of record for Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail, the newest member of the widely growing Capital Automotive Group. The Capital group has been a client of Sokal Media Group for over a decade while they continue to grow and thrive in various locations throughout North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rapidly growing Capital Auto Group recently acquired Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail as their newest store addition. Capital Auto Group has been a thriving brand since 1985, boasting 17 impressive stores, reaching communities throughout North Carolina.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Sept. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Seidel Diesel Group has acquired the assets of Associated Fuel Injection of Modesto, California, and the business will continue to operate out of the current Modesto facility. This brings SDG's total number of fuel shops to ten.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT" or "NFT"), the world's only modular electric vehicle solutions provider, today announced a groundbreaking automated logistics solution for Smart and Connected Cities. NEXT is proud to announce the introduction of its fully automated multiservice "online-to-offline" (O2O) platform.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mercedes-Benz of Flagstaff, part of Martin Automotive Group, celebrates their Grand Opening on September 21, 2018 as Flagstaff's only luxury dealership. The Grand Opening event will bring together distinguished guests in the city, including the mayor, along with the invited public to celebrate the business in the beautiful state of the art facility.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Demonstrating its commitment to exceeding customer expectations, Parkway Ford Lincoln has been certified in the J.D. Power 2018 Dealer of Excellence Program(SM) which recognizes a select number of vehicle dealerships throughout the United States that provide exceptional customer service.

ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Magic City Ford is celebrating its 80th year in business by announcing the acquisition of Alleghany Motors in Covington, Va. This expansion and multi-million-dollar investment from Magic City into the Alleghany Highlands will expand Magic City's presence, create dozens of new jobs, and give Magic City customers access to 7 additional great brands for both sales and service.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, an automotive advertising agency, is proud to be named the agency of record for Magic City Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM. Starting in August 2018, Sokal Media Group will launch new digital advertising for the store, in addition to TV and direct mail campaigns.

RALEIGH, N.C. and COVINGTON, Va., Aug. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, a thriving automotive advertising agency, is proud to be named the agency of record for Magic City Chevrolet Buick GMC of Covington, Virginia. Effective Immediately, Sokal Media Group will launch new digital advertising for the store, in addition to TV and direct mail campaigns.

MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaro, the leading provider in blockchain-based open platform solutions, recently released its latest A.I. solution. The new tool, Aclaro TrueView is designed to provide automotive and other lenders with a competitive advantage through robust features that save them time, money, and facilitate better lending decisions.

EMMAUS, Pa., July 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Kelly Automotive Group contributed $15,000 to DeSales University to support education and scholarship in the Lehigh Valley. This year, Kelly Automotive group was The Chairman's Sponsor for the DeSales University charity golf tournament.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Eric Kitei has joined the firm's operations in Southern California as a Principal, focusing on the unique needs of auto dealers and others in the automotive industry.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga., June 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Parking Sense installed their Intelligent Parking Solution to service residents, employees, and visitors in Sandy Springs. "City Springs" celebrated its grand opening as the new City Hall for Sandy Springs on May 7, 2018. City Springs is an innovative mixed-use project at the heart of the community.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto dealership marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, signs Stevenson Hyundai. Starting in May, 2018, the group will handle their website along with digital and traditional media.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, automobile marketing agency, becomes the agency of record for Stevenson Kia of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Starting in May, 2018, the agency will launch new websites and assist the dealership in digital and traditional media.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., May 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Paul Thoms, President, "We've had significant success in quantifiable cost savings and increased revenue by bringing Covey's The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) formula into our culture." Midwest Fuel Injection at its Bolingbrook's Headquarters was first to incorporate the 4DX approach into its strategic goal setting initiatives in Oct. 2017, quickly achieving business-critical goals.

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automobile marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, signs Charleston Nissan. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group launched new websites for the store, created new advertising campaigns, and assisted in many other areas of dealership business.

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, automotive marketing company, proudly announces becoming the agency of record for Hudson Nissan. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group launched new websites for the store, created new advertising campaigns, and assisted in many other areas of dealership business.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto dealer marketing firm, Sokal Media Group signs Nissan of Sumter. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group began program to launch new websites for the store, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

ENGLEWOOD, N.J., May 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The latest Lexus LS was unveiled at Lexus of Englewood Thursday, April 19 in a spectacular Launch Event attended by hundreds of the dealership's customers and employees. Carmine DeMaio, Dealer Principal, said that designing a brand-new automobile demands a new way of thinking.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media signed Nissan of Orangeburg and will act as their agency of record. Sokal Media Group will launch new websites for the store, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

NASHVILLE, Ga., April 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media signs Nashville Ford of Georgia for their automotive marketing campaign. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group will launch new websites for the dealership, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is the proud new agency of record for Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi. Serving the Conway, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach areas of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi surpasses expectations in customer care.

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Subaru of Greensboro will generously present a check for $16,369.56 to the "Now What?" charity, a network for widows, at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Share the Love event. "Now What?" is a non-profit, compassionate organization dedicated to helping widows find help and support.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is pleased to announce becoming the agency of record for Douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM. Located in Venice, Florida, Douglas JCDR is stocked with new and preowned vehicles and a staff that is truly customer-friendly. Recently receiving the esteemed DealerRater award for customer satisfaction, this dealership lives up to its remarkable reputation.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to announce they are the agency of record for Cheraw Chevrolet Buick. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group will launch new websites for the store, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is now the agency of record for Island Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Conveniently located in Pawley's Island, South Carolina, Island Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is dedicated to serving their customers with the full attention they deserve.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Seidel Diesel Group is pleased to announce that Sharon Young has been named Turbocharger Manager for the company. Her responsibilities in this new role will be managing all of SDG's turbocharger business, including the sales team for this product line.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to be the new agency of record for Magic City Ford Lincoln. Starting in May, 2018, Sokal Media Group will create new advertising campaigns for the group and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

GLENDALE, Ariz., April 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lansing is a machine with specialized abilities usually utilized by large oil companies, says Cliff Co, LLC. The big dual chucks and large diameter hollow spindle tailor it for holding and repairing otherwise daunting diameters of pipe and shafting. Lathes of these capacities have earned a reputation and sub category known as "Oil Country" lathes.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Seidel Diesel Group is excited to announce its new business relationship with Honeywell Garrett(R). Effective March 1, 2018, Seidel Diesel Group became one of Honeywell Garrett's master distributors for the United States and Canada, representing genuine Garrett original equipment turbochargers.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Mazda of Cary, N.C. is proud to announce winning the coveted Mazda Gold Cup award. Their commitment to improving customer service along with targeting new vehicle sales made them one out of the five Gold Cup winners in the state of North Carolina.

LA GRANGE, N.C., March 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deacon Jones began acquiring the Dan Wise Chevrolet of La Grange dealership beginning on March 1, 2018. Johnathan Johnson will be the new General Manager and the location of the new Deacon Jones Chevrolet of La Grange will be 6595 US Highway 70 West, La Grange, NC 28551.

RALEIGH, N.C., March 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Chevrolet is partnering with The Salvation Army in Raleigh. Capital Chevrolet has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, invitations to FREE instructional clinics, and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM will be hosting Cause for Paws for their Project Bark pet adoption event on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 12-4. Come and join the team at Capital CJD for the opportunity to adopt a precious pet in need of a forever home.