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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 24, 2012
RedBumper (http://redbumper.com/), a new breed automotive inventory management company, today announced that it will unveil its SmartApp at the 2012 NADA & ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6. SmartApp is the first mobile App on the market to include built in VIN and QR scanners for use by consumers. RedBumper builds these apps for its auto dealers allowing them to choose from many different template designs while seamlessly incorporating the dealer?s branding. The QR scanners allow the dealer to encourage and entice consumers to download his App in an endless variety of promotions, while the VIN scanner allows the dealer to virtually be connected in real-time to the consumer. This dynamic tool enables dealerships to be at the forefront when consumers are shopping for a vehicle or wanting to sell one they have.
The mobile SmartApp has many distinguishing features not available in any other app. First, it enables a customer to get an immediate cash offer for his vehicle from the dealer with a simple VIN scan and a click. These consumer bid requests are sent across the company?s mobile infrastructure allowing the dealer to interact and bid for the customer?s vehicle in a matter of minutes. Second, it gives the customer a used car ?Price Shopper?. A customer simply scans a vehicle he?s interested in and the App will display all the similar local listings allowing the customer to see the best price in the market. The app issues a price challenge from the sponsoring dealer challenging the best price found by the consumer.
According to recent studies, consumers visit an average of 6 dealerships when shopping for a vehicle. The majority will have a Smartphone in hand and SmartApp places the sponsoring dealership right alongside that car buyer on any competitor?s lot, at the exact time that consumer is in the market shopping for a vehicle.
?SmartApp allows the dealer to monitor his customer?s scan activity in real-time. For the first time a dealer can see where the customer has been shopping and what pricing he has seen prior to negotiations. There is nothing like SmartApp on the market today,? said RedBumper founder Bruce Thompson.
?Imagine being able to source inventory directly from thousands of App customers with the most efficient process in the industry. Being able to see the thousands of daily scans executed by consumers, with all competitive pricing information they have viewed. SmartApp gives our dealers a fantastic and unique ability to proactively beat their competition by providing the consumer with a powerful tool; becoming part of the customer?s shopping process. It has a built in dynamic push notification message center and all the bells and whistles you can dream of,? Thompson added.
Workshops will be held throughout the 2012 NADA convention to unveil the new App. To register for a workshop visit: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx
RedBumper was founded by Bruce Thompson, former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange (AAX). Thompson is credited for creating and pioneering the modern day inventory tools that are broadly used in dealerships across the United States.
When AAX was acquired by JM Family Solutions in 2005 it was the management tool of choice for 4 out of the top 5 largest dealer groups in the country. Thompson is once again introducing revolutionary tools to the industry with the launch of RedBumper, which offers tools and efficiencies that are far beyond anything available on the market today. The tools are in high demand; RedBumper is currently installing at the rate of 100 dealerships per month.
For more information about RedBumper call: 888-339-1116, visit http://www.RedBumper.com or sign up for a demonstration at NADA at: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx
About RedBumper:
RedBumper is a new breed automotive inventory management company created by Bruce Thompson. Thompson is widely credited for pioneering modern day inventory management when he introduced new tools to the industry in 2001 with American Auto Exchange (AAX). RedBumper is a very powerful next generation system offered on a flexible Smartphone-centric platform, with tools that are both innovative and intuitive. Its objective is to streamline auto dealer workload by delivering a system that is simple to use and direct. The company aims to take a new approach, offering fresh and creative tools the industry has never seen while at the same time leveraging proven technology. RedBumper prides itself for delivering ground- breaking tools that give auto dealers a significant competitive edge by being first to market. Creating the most powerful suite of tools on a flex platform allows RedBumper the opportunity to reduce much of the cluster and redundancy prevalent in current market products. It enables auto dealers to turn inventories faster while realizing more profit, month after month.
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Manhattan, Kansas (PRWEB) January 13, 2012
Briggs Nissan- one of the leading Nissan dealerships in Manhattan, KS is happy to announce that Nissan has returned to the North American International Auto Show and they did it in style. At the 2012 show, Nissan debuted its Pathfinder concept and the all-electric e-NV200 concept. Briggs Nissan is glad to see that Nissan has returned to Detroit for one of the biggest auto shows in the world and they are impressed with the concepts that Nissan brought with them.
Strong Nissan sales and growth that took place in 2011 led to Nissan?s return to the auto show and Nissan?s CEO Carolos Ghosn said, ?The fact that we are returning to the Detroit motor show means that we are on the offensive.?
Nissan?s Pathfinder concept shows just that and has become a hot topic in Detroit. The four-wheel drive Pathfinder features Nissan?s Continuously Variable Transmission and is expected to provide a 25 percent increase in fuel economy when the vehicle goes on sale in the fall of 2012.
The e-NV200 Concept is a car that will be aimed at businesses and families and will help to energize the compact van market. The car will not begin mass production until 2014.
Briggs Nissan is very excited about what?s to come from Nissan in 2012 and the future. In the meantime they offer a great selection of Nissan cars in Manhattan, KS and many used cars in Manhattan. For more information on Nissan and Nissan vehicles, stop by Briggs Nissan or visit http://www.briggsnissan.com.
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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 11, 2012
Alpha-Globe Inc. today announced that it has formed a strategic agreement with French company Hydrelis to market and distribute its award winning line of Switch Flow products in Canada and the United States of America. Developed for the commercial and industrial markets, Switch Flow is a purpose built product that offers complete management of water mains.
?Water is the most basic resource that man needs in order to live? said Daniel Richter, President of Alpha-Globe. ?We are delighted to be introducing Switch Flow, a technology that will help building and site operators fully manage their water needs while ensuring that all losses are minimized. This guarantees financial savings while also being environmentally conscious,? added Daniel Richter.
Switch Flow has been designed to operate in all buildings and sites with a water supply. It offers full management for control of water lines from basic scheduled open/close commands, to leak detection with alarms and auto shut-off to volume control and consumption metering. Switch Flow will not only reduce operating costs, but also ensures that there is a drastic reduction in wasted water.
?North America is a very attractive market for Hydrelis, for its size, its competitiveness and its understanding of innovation. Water is becoming a real issue is some regions, and we know that our solutions will prove both efficient in water and money savings and easy to implement in large scale. We are very excited to work with Alpha Globe? said Vincent RIGAL President of Hydrelis.
About Hydrelis
Hydrelis, a French corporation based in the northern coastal town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, manufactures the award winning Switch Flow line of water circuit breakers. The technology offers single site and multi-complex building operators complete control of water management from a centralized location.
This unique solution was initially developed in 2004 by transposing the idea of the electric circuit breaker onto building water mains. This offered a level of safety in the event of water leaks or pipes bursting and has since evolved to offer complete management of water operations. Switch Flow offers basic commands such as regularly scheduled on/off commands, while accessories allow the devices to remotely open/close valves, restrict consumption, meter consumption as well as shut-off water and sound an alarm in the event of an anomaly. For further information visit http://www.hydrelis.fr.
About Alpha-Globe Inc.
Alpha-Globe is a Canadian corporation that was established to offer solutions to the environmental crisis. Alpha-Globe provides products and practices that are focused on Energy Conservation to the North American markets. The company?s portfolio has been carefully selected to offer highly effective and promising technologies that will have a long term positive impact on the environment. Each new line of products is complementary to the others and can offer a complete solution for reducing a customer?s carbon footprint. For further information visit http://www.alpha-globe.com.
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Columbus, OH (PRWEB) January 05, 2012
For those who made the ?nice list? last year and received an extra special gift for the holidays, like diamonds, furs, watches, or fine art, to name a few, it is important to insure the item in the case of unforeseen situations that may cause damage.
Homeowner?s policyholders, including those with condo or renter?s insurance, who received gifts during this past holiday season, are automatically covered for losses such as fire, vandalism and wind, with some limitations. For those without homeowner?s insurance or with limitations to their policies, however, Grange Insurance, a Columbus-based insurance company, offers advice on how to make sure the most valuable gifts will be protected in the new year.
1. Review your homeowner?s policy for coverage limitations.
For those who are currently covered under a homeowner?s insurance policy, their gift will automatically be covered by the policy for losses such as fire, vandalism or wind damage; however, there may be situations in which the homeowner?s policy does not extend coverage to an expensive gift received during the holidays.
?Items such as jewelry, watches, coins, hand tools and guns have coverage limitations for certain types of losses, including theft,? said John Ammendola, president of personal lines for Grange Insurance. ?Additionally, accidental breakage of any item is typically not included in a homeowner?s policy. Policyholders should speak with their insurance agent to discuss broadening their coverage to include losses such as breakage, as well as increasing coverage limits for valuable gifts.?
2. Get a stand-alone insurance policy for valuable gifts.
?If you do not have a homeowner, condo or renter?s policy, consider investing in one,? said Ammendola. ?You can also purchase a stand-alone inland marine policy to cover any valuable gift you received last year.?
There may be value limitations for items including jewelry, furs, fine art, musical instruments, coins, guns, cameras and silverware. ?Often these limits are not an issue as the majority of gifts purchased fall below the value limitation, which can range from $ 5,000 to $ 100,000 depending on your state,? said Ammendola.
3. Ask the gift-giver for a receipt or bill of sale.
In order to insure a gift, the recipient should retain the proper information, including a receipt or bill of sale, and a detailed description of the gift. An appraisal may be required.
?If you were given a gift of substantial value, such as expensive jewelry, consult with your independent insurance agent regarding coverage,? said Ammendola. ?Your agent will need to know exactly what the gift was, as well as its monetary value, in order to provide proper coverage.?
Any person who received a gift with substantial value should consult with their independent insurance agent to discuss possible coverage options and limitations. For more information about which gifts may be covered under a homeowner?s policy, visit http://www.GrangeInsurance.com and click ?Home.?
About Grange
Grange Insurance, with $ 2 billion in assets and $ 1.3 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home, life and business insurance protection. Established in 1935, the company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information, visit http://www.grangeinsurance.com.
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San Diego, Ca (PRWEB) December 31, 2011
Attorneys Nicholas C. Rowley and Courtney Yoder, working together with attorneys Howard Kitay and Kimberly Barrows, obtained a jury verdict of over seven million dollars in El Cajon Superior Court on December 16, 2011.
The Plaintiff was an active duty sailor, 23 years old at the time he was injured. He had been married for one month and was about to leave on Westpac. He was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle to work at the Submarine base in San Diego.
According to court documents, a shuttle van from a local auto dealership turned left in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the side of the van. The Plaintiff was thrown forward and hit his groin on the handlebars; he broke his pelvis and smashed his testicles. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff, now 27, has permanent injuries. He incurred $ 43,000.00 in medical bills and lost approximately $ 10,000.00 in wages.
Plaintiff’s lawyers argued that the shuttle van violated Plaintiff’s right of way and was 100% at fault. The Defendant corporation hired an accident reconstruction expert who testified Plaintiff was speeding and not paying attention, and the collision was Plaintiff’s fault. The defense also argued Plaintiff’s injuries were exaggerated.
After a two week trial, the jury determined the corporate auto dealership was 100% at fault, and awarded Plaintiff $ 53,000.00 for medical bills and lost wages, and seven million dollars for pain and suffering.
CASE NO.37-2009-00068436-CU-PA-EC
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, EAST COUNTY DIVISION
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Perris, Calif. (PRWEB) December 29, 2011
Mexican Insurance Store, one of today’s leading providers of online Mexican auto insurance, has been working on raising awareness about buying Mexican insurance on the Internet. The company’s website is available 24/7, and Mexican insurance Store has been noticing an uptick in the number of policies that are being sold on the weekends and weekday evenings. “While some folks plan out their Mexican vacations ahead of time, others are happy to head out on a total whim,” says Linden Gray, the president of Mexican Insurance Store. “Some of those people don’t realize that they can buy a Mexican insurance policy at any time of the day or night through our site, so we’ve been working harder than ever to make that more widely known.”
Through the company’s website, a traveler can log on and choose from a wide selection of Mexican car insurance policies. The site doesn’t shut down at night or on weekends, so travelers can click their way over to the site to get the Mexican auto insurance that they need at any time. “We keep track of the types of Mexican car insurance policies that are purchased and when they are purchased,” says a Mexican Insurance Store IT professional. “While more Mexican auto insurance policies are sold during regular business hours, plenty of them are sold in the middle of the night and at other somewhat unusual times. There’s no telling when someone will need Mexican insurance.”
The company’s quote system is also available 24/7. Travelers can visit the site to find out how much a Mexican auto insurance policy will cost at any time of the day or night. “I’m the type of person who likes to do research in the middle of the night, when things are nice and peaceful,” says one longtime Mexican Insurance Store customer. “I’ve always appreciated the fact that the Mexican Insurance Store site is available at all times. I’ve requested and received several quotes in the middle of the night from the site, and it’s worked perfectly fine each time.”
Mexican Insurance Store has never had a reason to shut down its site during the wee hours of the night. “Our customers need to have access at all times,” adds Gray. “Some people work night shifts, and others may just be impulsive and want to hit the road right away. We’re not concerned about why they want to access the site; we are strictly concerned about connecting them with high-quality Mexican car insurance policies when they need them the most.” The site is also open on all major holidays, and purchases can be made at any time.
While it’s true that shacks along the border sell Mexican auto insurance at all times, Gray advises against buying coverage from them. “Most shacks at the border charge more and provide less for this type of coverage,” he says. “Anyone who cares about saving money and buying reliable Mexican auto insurance is wise to buy their insurance online from Mexican Insurance Store before hitting the road.” Furthermore, there’s no need to wait in line when buying Mexican auto insurance online. “It’s so nice to find a policy and pay for it in just a few seconds,” says one customer. “The fact that I can do that at any time is especially nice.”
About Mexican Insurance Store.com
Mexican Insurance Store is the largest provider of Mexican Auto Insurance in South California?s Inland Empire, the 3rd most populous metropolitan area in California. The company offers a variety of Mexico car insurance policies online and provides Mexican auto insurance to Canada and US travelers nationwide. Self-service policies are purchased and printed instantly by customers or created by Mexican Insurance Store and emailed or faxed to customers in minutes at no additional charge.
For additional information click Mexican Insurance Store.com Online or call 888 800 9988 or 951 657 4220.
Contact:
Mexican Insurance Store
3819 Saint Austell Way
Perris, CA 92571
Fax 626 638 3255
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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 23, 2011
Autoshopper.com is pleased to announce that it is significantly expanding its digital advertising representation offering, thanks to a new agreement for 2012 with Undertone, a leading provider of display, high impact and video advertising solutions for advertisers, publishers and the global audiences they serve.
This agreement brings the more value and investment to the autoshopper.com site, and will broadcast quality display to a national audience.
About Autoshopper.com
Autoshopper.com has a 34 year rich history in print and web media and is the parent company to many valued businesses, providing technology, and Web Solutions, including Autoshopper Magazine and Autoshopper.com website, which is an online site with over one million vehicles and at least 12,000 auto dealers. They have best in class print publications and web sites for consumers. By catering to consumer needs it allows them control of their shopping and buying experience.
About Undertone
Undertone delivers quality display and video experiences for advertisers, publishers and the global audiences they serve. Undertone’s Digital Advertising Suite? is a unified platform that supports targeting, optimization and reporting across multiple formats. Armed with the insights to turn data into better decisions, Undertone helps marketers around the world.
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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2011
The downward turn of the economy affects many aspects of people’s daily lives. During these economic times, vehicles also depreciate at a greater pace than normal. B-Line Body Shop, a collision repair shop located at 161 Patterson St., San Jose, offers expert advice to ensure car owners have their modified or restored vehicles insured for the proper amount.
“When restoring a classic car or modifying your daily driver, many people get caught up in the excitement after it’s completed,? Michael Avery of B-Line Body Shop said. ?They don’t take a step back to look at the bigger picture. What if something happens to their vehicle, such as an accident, theft or fire? The insurance company will not cover all of the money they spent on the restoration or modification if it is not properly endorsed. Take the time to report modifications or have an appraisal done on your classic car.”
B-Line Body Shop recommends considering the following items when insuring modified or restored vehicles.
First, know if modification is covered. In many cases, people like to modify their vehicles for performance or aesthetics. A number of insurance companies do not insure aftermarket modifications, nonetheless it is in your best interest to ask.
Second, Have the vehicle appraised. When a classic vehicle has been restored, the first thing the owner should do is hire an independent appraisal company. These companies can get comparable pricing for the restored vehicle.
Third, take pictures. Take a before and after photo to send to the insurance company when reporting modifications.
Forth, itemize all the work done on the vehicle. Provide the invoice to the insurance company so they can substantiate the amount of the item.
Even factory-endorsed modifications, such as bumpers or spoilers, can add value to vehicles. The value of the vehicle can make the difference between becoming a repairable or a salvaged vehicle.
B-Line Body Shop accepts auto insurance claims and provides estimations, collision repair, scratch repair, bumper repair, dent repair, painting and other services.
For more information on B-Line Body Shop and its products or services, call 408-279-4500, view them on the web at http://www.b-linebodyshop.com or visit B-Line at 161 Patterson St., San Jose, CA 95112.
About B-Line Body Shop
B-Line Body Shop is a full-service automotive body shop and paint shop in San Jose that offers to return vehicles to like-new specifications. They use state of the art technology and equipment to ensure that the vehicle is as safe as it was when it first rolled off the assembly line. All painting is color matched to the individual vehicle using computerized paint mixers. This high-tech equipment provides a level of detail and accuracy that is unmatched by any other method.
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(PRWEB) December 22, 2011
If a US Navy Veteran, an individual, or a family is dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, the Mesothelioma Victims Center offers free services that have no equal in the United States. Included in this is the Mesothelioma Victims Center’s Mesothelioma Victims Bill of Rights. The group says, “We have been through mesothelioma twice with family members. In one instance the family member was a US Navy Veteran. We never want a family to have to start from scratch with respect to mesothelioma. Please call us if you want honesty, and enormously important information. We can save an individual, or family dealing with mesothelioma a huge amount of time, effort, and we offer the absolute best possible information, help, and support. For more information a victim, or family dealing with mesothelioma can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
The Mesothelioma Victim Center?s Bill of Rights includes:
The Names and specific contacts for the most successful, and reputable mesothelioma attorneys, or mesothelioma trial lawyers in the United States.
A customized mesothelioma cancer treatment options report, that is designed to identify the best mesothelioma cancer treatment options, in the specific area, region, and nation for a victim of mesothelioma.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center will always be on call to any family dealing with mesothelioma. This includes assisting a family with how to live with mesothelioma, assistance with hospice, or any other need they may have.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “Of the 2000 to 3000 US citizens, who will be diagnosed with mesothelioma this year, one third will be US Navy Veterans. No other group is more passionate, or better branded with respect to helping US Navy Veterans, or their families deal with mesothelioma. However, our service is not just limited to US Navy Veterans. If you, or a loved one is dealing with mesothelioma, please call upon us, for an unparalleled free service, that has no equal from the standpoint of quality, and honesty.? The group says, ?What this also means is if you worked in a oil refinery, in a shipyard, as an electrician, or plumber, if you worked for a defense contractor, or as an employee of a railroad, in a power plant, in a mine, a smelter, as a auto brake technician, city water works employee, or as demolition contractor, and you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we are the right group to call.? When it comes to mesothelioma victims advocacy, and an unsurpassed free service the Mesothelioma Victims Center has no equal. For more information victims of mesothelioma, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
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Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) December 16, 2011
Prime Choice Auto Parts made a significant move this past week to solidify its position as the leading Auto Parts Store in Ottawa by launching an Online Parts Store. The Online Store, found at http://www.AutoPartsOttawa.ca, will enhance the customer’s shopping experience by complimenting the company’s physical Auto Parts Store. The move is expected to change the way that auto parts are purchased locally by enabling customers to order their parts online and have them ready to be picked up from the local Prime Choice Auto Parts Ottawa Store.
?The focus of this Web Store launch was to make shopping for auto parts easier for our customers? explains Shane White, Vice President of Prime Choice Auto Parts. ?For the last 50 years, getting your auto parts has been a difficult process. You would have to go to the store, sift through thick catalogues, walk down aisles full of different auto parts, and in some cases, they wouldn?t even have the part you need. With our online store, you can make sure the parts are in stock and ready to be picked up before you even leave your home.?
The success of this new initiative lies in the company?s online ?Part Finder? Tool. The technology is similar to what you would find on Amazon or eBay, where a customer puts in the Make/Model/Year of their vehicle, and is presented with parts that fit their vehicle. The Part Finder Tool at Prime Choice has compatibility with thousands of different vehicle variations, making it one of the most in depth automotive part catalogues in Canada.
Customers are able to order online or by phone, and have the parts ready to be picked up in store, making them the first Auto Parts Store in Ottawa with this service. The physical store will still serve their regular clientele, offering the same walk-in services as a standard Auto Parts Store. The Prime Choice Auto Parts Ottawa Store carries the majority of replacement parts and products required for general vehicle maintenance, and their products are intended for do-it-yourself and licensed mechanics alike.
Prime Choice Auto Parts has over 30 years of experience in the Automotive Parts Industry, all of which have been in the Ottawa community. You can visit their new online store or visit their physical location at 201 Iber Road, Ottawa ON, K2S 1E7.
For more information: http://www.AutoPartsOttawa.ca
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