Tag: Automotive and Motorsports

SMITHFIELD, N.C., Dec. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Police in Smithfield are still working with the Johnson County District Attorney's Office to determine what led a man to drive his truck through the side of the building at Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Tuesday, December 26. The incident occurred at 1109 N Brightleaf Blvd. in Smithfield.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to announce that they are the agency of record for Faith's Ford. Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, Faith's Ford stocks an outstanding inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Nov. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Automotive Group recently partnered with Sport Durst Automotive Group to launch the opening of their new store, Hillsborough Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Enjoying continued success in the Hillsborough market, the partnership feels confident the momentum will continue as they deliver this new CDJR store to the area.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group announced that they are now the agency of record for Vehicles Direct in North Charleston. Starting in November, 2017, Sokal Media Group will launch a new website for the dealership, create new advertising campaigns, and assist in many other areas of dealership business.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close(TM), a division of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., has entered into official partnership agreements with the sanctioning body, NASCAR, and one of the most iconic race teams in the sport, Richard Petty Motorsports. The collaborations designate Click n' Close as the "Official Mortgage Provider of NASCAR(R)" in addition to becoming a partner of Richard Petty Motorsports.

RALEIGH, N.C. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to be the new agency of record for Koeppel Auto Group, of the NYC Metro area. Koeppel includes Ford, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru dealerships and have been serving Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and the Greater New York area since 1937.

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is the new advertising agency of record for Victory Chevrolet, a family owned Chevrolet dealership with new and used inventory. With a convenient location in Charlotte, N.C., this dealership desires to exceed customer expectations and deliver the best service possible, along with making the car shopping experience fun again.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Old Willys Jeeps from 1941-1964 will be on display at the 2017 Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together including military, CJs, wagons, truck, and forward control. More than 30 Willys Jeeps will be on display representing originals, restorations and modified in varying conditions from "rust buckets to trailer queens."

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group has signed as agency for record for Toyota of Dartmouth. Toyota of Dartmouth is a full-service automobile dealership that boasts of 25+ years of excellent service and sales. Located in North Dartmouth, Mass., they offer buying and leasing options, all available through their online inventory or browsing through their pristine showroom.

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Automotive Group teamed up with the Carolina Hurricanes along with Carolinas Collision Centers to host a Hurricane Harvey Relief drive at the PNC Arena beginning today. In addition, Capital Automotive will receive donations to aid in the relief effort.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Chevrolet is partnering with the Salvation Army Youth Soccer in Raleigh, N.C. Capital Chevrolet has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Soccer 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.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a startup that is commercializing an autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, today announced that it has reached an important milestone in its vehicle prototype development. NEXT has made important progress over the past 18 months in developing its patented innovation that is based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles, which can join and detach with other modules in full motion, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another.

DIXON, Calif., July 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moller International is offering to sell its original M400 Skycar(R) via public auction as a centerpiece of any car or aircraft collection in a public or private museum. It is the world's first true VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) "Flying Car" to be demonstrated. It is very prevalent on Google and YouTube under M400 Skycar.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at two Ohio Nissan dealerships. Airport Nissan in Cleveland and Nissan of Streetsboro are inviting people to come and take a chance at winning a three-year lease on a new 2017 Nissan Sentra. Their "Christmas-In-July Lease Giveaway" is running through Monday, July 17 when the grand prize winner will be drawn from entries accumulated at both dealerships.

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Love. It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru" has been the automobile company's slogan for more than a decade. For the second year in a row, Capital Subaru of Greensboro, along with Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), are spreading love, hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families in communities across the country.

ONTARIO, Calif., June 29, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MAGLITE wants motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant to save lives during the "vacation months" - July through October - which are the most dangerous months the year for traffic fatalities. So MAGLITE is launching a dedicated web page, and promoting a public education campaign, in observance of the newly minted National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- *CORRECTED* -- Sokal Media Group signs with Georgia Auto Group. One of the most well established automotive groups in the southeast, these four can confidently boast in offering the most extensive Kia selection in the area, offering new cars and premium pre-owned with lifetime warranties.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group signs Honda Conyers. Honda Conyers is a new and used car dealership that extends special care to all its customers. Offering modest prices, easy financing, and special offers, their friendly sales team will make you feel at home. Located in Conyers, Ga., the store affords easy access from Covington and Monroe.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, and the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) jointly announced today that CNCDA has expanded their relationship with EPIC, appointing the insurance broker / consultant as their exclusive licensed broker to provide health and welfare insurance consulting to CNCDA members across the state.

RALEIGH, N.C., June 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group announces signing of McKinney Dodge RAM Chrysler Jeep & McKinney Mazda. McKinney has been an enterprising automotive influence over the past 18 years, serving the South Carolina Upstate area. Over the years the group has grown to offer 6 major brands including Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mazda.

GREENSBORO, N.C., May 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last nine years, Subaru of America, Inc. has donated more than $94 million to national and local charities across the United States through its annual Share the Love event. For the second year in a row, Capital Subaru of Greensboro, North Carolina selected NOW WHAT - A NETWORK FOR WIDOWS in Greensboro as its charity of choice.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to announce that they have been named a Preferred Digital Provider for Kia Motors America, headquartered in Irvine, Calif. Sokal Media Group appends this partnership to their ever-expanding list of professional collaborations including designation as a Premier Google Partner, Toyota Dealer Digital Solutions Provider, and a Bing Partner.

SARASOTA, Fla., May 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sarasota civil trial and personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was one of the sponsors of The Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show. All funds raised at the event by the Yellow Brick Road of Florida will be used to support several youth groups.

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Concours d'Elegance of Texas announced that it will hold its annual three-day vintage car celebration event in the Arlington Entertainment District (previously hosted in the Houston area). The Concours d'Elegance of Texas is one of the largest vintage motoring and luxury lifestyle events in the state, a world-class gathering of collector cars and vintage motorcycles in a wonderful park setting.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of the Triangle's largest advertising agencies, Sokal Media Group, announced today that they will support Michael Waltrip in his final race, the Daytona 500, on February 26, 2017. In a partnership with BK Racing, the Sokal Media Group logo will be prominently placed on the B Pillar located over the left shoulder of driver Michael Waltrip.