Compton, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

4 Wheel Parts, a leading distributor of off-road parts and accessories, is celebrating its 50th year in business by giving away two custom Jeeps. Contestants have until November 30, 2011, to enter the 4 Wheel Parts 50th Anniversary Jeep Giveaway for a chance to win either a restored vintage Jeep or a custom 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK. The entry form is available at Team4WheelParts.com.

The 50th Anniversary Jeep Giveaway celebrates both the history and future of 4 Wheel Parts and its industry. The company was established in 1961, at a time when the masses were just discovering recreational off-road driving. Since then, manufacturers, distributors, and off-road enthusiasts have worked together to improve technologies, increase the availability of parts, and spread the word about recreational off-roading.

This contest is another example of industry collaboration. Several of the industry’s most reputable manufacturers have joined in the 50th anniversary celebration by customizing these Jeeps with one-of-a-kind accessories. The 2011 JK features the following upgrades:

    Pro Comp 6” long arm kit and wheels
    G2 front and rear axles
    Smittybilt body armor and bumpers
    Custom top by Bestop
    Drake billet accessories
    MasterCraft Safety seats
    BFGoodrich tires
    Banks Power Ram-Air intake
    KC HiLiTES lights
    ARB compressor and lockers
    Wired HDH flat switch panel
    MagnaFlow performance exhaust
    WARN winch

The restored vintage Jeep features an Omix-Ada Solex design carburetor and replacement parts from Crown Automotive.

The 4 Wheel Parts 50th Anniversary Jeep Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, aged 18 and over. Eligible contestants may enter only once, and winners will be selected at random. Complete contest rules are available at Team4WheelParts.com.

4 Wheel Parts holds events, sales, and contests throughout the year to support the off-road lifestyle. The retailer also interacts with off-road enthusiasts through social media sites, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, such as 4WheelPartsBlog.com and Team4WheelParts.com. Consumers who aren’t able to attend 4 Wheel Parts events can watch event coverage plus product reviews and how-to videos on the 4 Wheel Parts YouTube channel.

About 4 Wheel Parts: 4 Wheel Parts is celebrating 50 years as the leading truck and Jeep accessory superstore. The company is America’s largest distributor of off-road parts for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and ATVs, including atv plows, tonneau covers, fender flares, lift kits, and even Jeep clothing. Visit 4WheelParts.com to learn more.

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Orange, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2006

Hurley, Vestal, and Paul Frank have done it. Vans did it years ago. Quicksilver might let you in if you know someone. Now Harveys is the latest SoCal brand to get its customers out of the mall and into their merch with their newly opened Harveys store in Santa Ana.

Owner Dana Harvey points to the nearly $ 30 grand they cleared during the first three hours of their opening night bash as proof positive that the company H.Q. store movement is the best thing to happen to SoCal retail since they tore down the Galleria.

Joining a longstanding tradition of independent SoCal companies, Harveys opened its own retail store within its new corporate headquarters in March. Harveys, creator of the original SeatBeltBag, celebrated their grand opening by throwing a huge housewarming bash with over 1,000 of their closest SoCal pals. D.J. Garron Williams kept the night rolling with a mix of obscure garage rock and 1980s New Wave favorites, perfectly complementing the eclectically vintage vibe of the new space. Partygoers were well taken care of by the open cocktail bar and fresh sushi buffet. To top off the festivities, designers Dana Harvey and Margot Wolf led an informative bag-making demo, divulging to the crowd a few of the secret tricks that go into the construction of each handmade Harveys Original.

The Original Harveys SeatBeltBag was born in 1997, when husband-and-wife team Dana and Melanie Harvey were inspired to weave a satchel from the seatbelts they were installing in their 1950s Buick. Since these humble beginnings, the SeatBeltBag has cruised to the top of the must-have list, and has become one of the most recognizable accessories around. Naturally, a store dedicated to showcasing this classic was sure to follow.

Locating the store in Orange County CA was an easy decision to make, says founder Dana Harvey, as the O.C. represents the largest slice of the company’s market share — both direct-to-consumer web sales and wholesale accounts. The plush locale also provides a critical line to the fashion-savvy tastemakers of SoCal, enabling Harveys to get direct, instantaneous feedback from its customers.

Situated at 2215 N. Broadway, Harveys’ SeatbeltStore bookends the north side of Santa Ana’s Artists’ Village — O.C.’s latest hipster enclave packed with trendy coffeehouses, museums and galleries, and blocks of freshly renovated artists’ lofts. Harveys’ new digs provide an energetic addition to this historic Santa Ana district, an area of grand-scale cultural and economic renewal.

Even if you missed out on Harveys’ housewarming, don’t worry — from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, shoppers can visit the SeatBeltStore and enjoy a taste for themselves. Browse the latest offerings, take a look at the classic Limited Editions, and get a sneak-peek into Harveys’ center of operations — an inspiring environment marked by its mid-century modern décor where Dana Harvey’s love of all-things-Eames is everywhere apparent. With its bamboo floors and clean architectural lines, the space is a physical embodiment of the Harveys brand and vision, and comes fully stocked with all manner of Harveys-style goods. Best of all, Dana Harvey relates, the store is “able to offer our customers a better selection than any other retailer because the company’s showroom is just a step away!”

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The Importance of Exhausts

Exhausts are important for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they are important to the health and well-being of those who travel in the car. You see, exhausts are used to get rid of gasses produced by the car engine. If exhausts are malfunctioning, then these gases could escape into the car and this could cause illness to those in the vehicle.

Exhausts are also important for ensuring that the engine is in tip-top condition. Without exhausts which are working well, the gasses and dirty build up caused b running an engine would not have an escape and would instead begin to corrode the engine which would eventually render the car useless.

Not only this, but the exhausts of vehicles can also help to improve the efficiency of a car by releasing pressure from gasses and keeping inner workings clean and functional.

As you can see, to neglect the care and maintenance of your car exhausts would be a sin. Whenever you think a problem may be occurring, be sure to visit a mechanic for a second opinion,, you will be glad you did.

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) September 24, 2004

Fastrax Ltd., a provider of OEM GPS receivers and positioning software with an industry-leading feature set, and Parrot S.A., a provider of innovative automotive telecommunications solutions, today announced the integration of the Fastrax iTrax02 GPS receiver into Parrot’s CK3300 Bluetooth® handsfree car kit.

The Parrot CK3300 is the first Bluetooth® car kit to provide GPS functions that allow the use of PDA or smartphone navigation software while using the phone hands free. The CK3300 is compatible with all existing navigation systems and Bluetooth® telephones.

The CK3300 car kit enables the driver to wirelessly access standard GPS messages to display navigation information on the screen of a Bluetooth®-enabled smartphone or PDA running navigation software. With the Parrot CK3300, drivers no longer need to connect their personal device to an external GPS receiver or to invest in expensive on-board navigation equipment. The only additional hardware required is a dashboard mount for the PDA or smartphone.

The navigation functionality of the CK3300 is powered by the Fastrax iTrax02 OEM GPS receiver. The iTrax02 is one of the most advanced 12-channel GPS receivers on the market. The receiver enables continuous tracking down to very low signal levels, with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS). Designed for demanding conditions, Fastrax GPS technology offers industry-leading performance and reliability along with fast time to first fix (TTFF).

“The convergence of GPS and Bluetooth® opens up a range of exciting possibilities for in-car communications,” said Mr. Matti Räty, President and CEO, Fastrax. “The combination of Fastrax’s cutting-edge GPS solutions with Parrot’s proven and reliable automotive solutions offers a new, more affordable way for drivers to enjoy the benefits of GPS navigation without the need for a separate, costly navigation product.”

Fastrax GPS technology is also used in Parrot’s CK3500 Professional Car Kit, which will be available at the end of 2004. The CK3500 features both GSM Dual Band and GPS modules and adds to the CK3300’s hands-free and navigation functions a range of off-board, server-based business applications for fleet management, traffic optimization, vehicle tracking and other services.

The Parrot CK3500 uses the Bluetooth® SIM Access Profile protocol, which allows the vehicle’s on-board electronics to access the phone’s identification and communications functions wirelessly. Drivers can then benefit from an external antenna without having to physically connect their mobile phone. Using the driver’s optional SIM card, the vehicle can exchange data with a server over a cellular network.

“The CK3300 GPS and CK3500 Professional Car Kits are among the first of a new kind of hands-free systems capitalizing on our OEM experiences with Bluetooth® and the car,” said Henri Seydoux, CEO, Parrot S.A. “Thanks to Fastrax technology, we can deliver to our customers a set of benefits people expect from today’s personal devices but which are not usually available within a vehicle.”

Fastrax’s GPS modules are ideally suited for both asset tracking systems and small battery-operated products such as mobile phones, handheld computers and sports accessories. In addition to OEM GPS receivers, Fastrax offers Engineering Services to enable faster time to market for specific custom applications. This includes customized designs for both hardware and software needs.

More information on Fastrax distributors is available at http://www.fastrax.fi

NOTE TO EDITORS: Fastrax is an exhibitor at the ION GPSS conference, held September 21-24, 2004 at Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA (Booth #515/517).

Fastrax contact:

Mr. Matti Räty

President and CEO

Tel. +358 400 431 124

matti.raty@fastrax.fi

Parrot contact:

Aurélia Aubugeau

Tel. +33 1 4803 6068

aurelia.aubugeau@parrot.fr

Fastrax agency contact:

Netprofile Tech PR

Mr. Juha Rantanen

Tel. +358 9 6812 080

juha@netprofiletechpr.com

About Fastrax Ltd

Fastrax provides industry-leading receivers and software solutions for optimal utilization of GPS (Global Positioning System) and other GNSS location services (Global Navigation Satellite Systems). Fastrax transforms GPS technologies into highly scalable iTrax and iSuite solutions with open interfaces, combined to ultra low power consumption and miniature hardware design.

With industry-leading performance, Fastrax GPS receivers navigate continuously even in extreme conditions. Receivers are ideally suited to both industrial location applications and high-volume consumer products such as cell phones and sports accessories. Fastrax Engineering Services provide expert services in application design.

Headquartered in Finland and founded in 1999, the company is privately owned and backed by leading venture capital investors CapMan, Eqvitec, Startupfactory and Innocap, with a strategic investment by Suunto Corporation, a subsidiary of Amer Group, a leading global supplier of sporting goods equipment.

More information: http://www.fastrax.fi.

About Parrot

Founded in 1994 by its present Chairman and CEO, Henri Seydoux, and located in Paris, Parrot S.A. is a highly profitable, fast-growing company that provides proven and reliable technology for automotive telecommunications. From the outset, Parrot focused on embedded noise-robust voice recognition and signal processing technologies for the mobile computing and automotive markets and added Bluetooth® to its core competence in 2002.

Parrot partners with a wide range of car manufacturers, automotive equipment manufacturers, telecom operators and mobile phone companies including Orange, Vodafone, KPN, AT&T Wireless, Peugeot, Citroën, Saab, Siemens-VDO, Visteo, The Phone House and Philips. Parrot products are sold in thirty-five countries worldwide through its distribution network.

More information: http://www.parrot.fr – http://www.driveblue.com

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide satellite navigation infrastructure funded and controlled by the U.S. Department of Defense, originally developed for U.S. military purposes. GPS provides satellite signals that enable GPS receivers to calculate their exact position and velocity. The GPS infrastructure has three segments. The space segment consists of 24 satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours. The control segment consists of tracking stations located around the world, with the master control station located at Falcon Air Force Base in Colorado. The user segment consists of GPS receivers and users utilizing the information provided by the system. GPS is widely used in applications such as marine navigation.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 8, 2010

izmocars, the leading online marketing solutions provider for the automotive industry today announced the release of iCRM v3.1 (http://www.izmocars.com/products/icrm.html). The new release offers several new and enhanced features, including click-to-call functionality through izmoTeleTrak, mobile lead alerts, duplicate lead notification, and iEquity, a new product for iCRM from izmo that allows dealers to quickly and easily develop marketing campaigns targeting dealer customers who are in a positive equity position with their current vehicle and are ready to move to a new car.

iCRM v3.1 is available at no additional charge to all new and existing customers. The State-of-the-art SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) cloud computing platform of iCRM allows it to deploy the new release instantly to all customers.

“The new features of iCRM helps dealers improve their customer responsiveness and sales effectiveness, enabling them to sell more while optimizing costs”, said Tej Soni, President of izmocars. “Dealer sales personnel can now access and respond to sales inquiries on the go – including the telephone, email, and text messaging”, added Mr. Soni.

“The new iEquity feature with iCRM 3.1 took our Mercedes dealership to a whole new level of actively engaging our existing customer database,” said Glenn Thomas, BDC Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge. “We use iCRM and iEquity to create email lists, pull customers forward out of their current retail and lease contract and market to them each individual program every month. iEquity (http://www.izmocars.com/products/iequity.html) is great to use when floor traffic is up or down.”

iCRM is currently certified by leading OEMs including General Motors, Ford, Honda, Chrysler, Nissan/ Infiniti, Mazda, and Subaru for use in their dealerships.

About izmocars:

izmocars is a leading provider of Automotive Business Solutions including: Website and Online Marketing Solutions, Enterprise-level Automotive CRM, iConsult Sales Performance Coaching, iService Service Management Solution, and AddOnAuto In-Store Accessories Sales Solution. izmocars is also the largest producer of Interactive Media Content for the automotive industry.

Founded in 2002, izmocars services some of the most successful eDealers in the country. izmocars is based in San Francisco, with offices in Long Beach, CA, Chattanooga, TN, Philadelphia, PA, and Brussels in Europe.

For more information, contact:

Miriam McDermott

Vice President of Online Services & Marketing

Phone: +1.415.694.6000

Email: miriam(at)izmocars(dot)com

http://www.izmocars.com

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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2006

Once the home of the English eccentric trying to escape the wife, the 21st century shed has undergone an amazing transformation and is now more likely to house a high-tech office or yoga retreat than old garden clutter.

Add to this soaring house prices, and space at a premium, and you can easily see why people are increasingly using garden buildings as affordable alternatives to loft extensions or basement conversions – with the added bonus of no planning permission (in most cases). The right shed can add 5% onto the value of a property at time when house prices are stabilizing.

Furthermore, modern houses are getting smaller and the current trend is to re-compartmentalise space and employ designers in our homes and gardens. All this has turned the “business of sheds” into a burgeoning industry where city and country inhabitants alike are opting for the ultimate hi-tech retreat.

With the latest MetroShed to hit the market we can easily see why sheds have long waved goodbye to their tacky-plastic ancestry. Metro Shed is a designer chic, up-to-the-minute and incredibly stylish alternative to the conventional shed or outbuilding – it’s the Angelina Jolie of the garden shed! And better still, it comes at an affordable price, representing considerable value for money: “modern architecture made affordable”.

Tastes and living requirements have evolved and the MetroShed is a reflection of that. As the must-have accessory for the modern home, it has cedar wood beam frame, stunning aluminium sliding glass doors (which can be double-glazed for added insulation) and tongue-in-groove wood floor panels.

So awe-inspiring once erected it’s hard to believe the MetroShed arrives flat packed for simple self assembly allowing you to add space to your home in just one day – and in most cases with no planning permission needed. Other key features include Insulated wall panels (ready to hang the heaviest of book shelves), UV protected polycarbonate roofing, termite-resistant wood floor joists and corrosion-resistant hardware.

One in five “Shedites” now use their sheds for non-traditional purposes*, from wine-tasting to novel writing to solariums. With the working from home population growing by the minute MetroShed uses are wide ranging to fit the needs of the individual and offer a light contemporary environment to work in. Uses include a Home office, Pool house, Guest suite, Yoga studio, Architects studio, Play room, Exercise room, Bar room, Dog house, Graphics or Art studio.

Giving its owners an architectural and exclusive design at affordable prices the MetroShed allows your garden building to blend in with its surroundings or be turned into a focal point. This means you can choose a shed that isn’t just a miniature copy of your home but one that complements details of your house and personality.

Plus it seems it’s not just another room – this creative space can impact on our ability to achieve. The roll call of shed-dwelling high-achievers is impressive: Dylan Thomas, Roald Dahl, and Rudyard Kipling did some of their finest work in their sheds, Trevor Bayliss invented the wind-up radio in his and the composer Benjamin Britten owed such a debt to his garden retreat that it’s been classified as a Grade II listed building.

So invest in a MetroShed today to reward yourself with some garden designer chic – the new ‘must have’ for homeowners.

To set up an interview with MetroShed designer David Ballinger, or Managing Director, Craig Holt, for press photography or more information contact Elaine Hoxie at (310) 295-0072.

Or log on to http://www.metroshed.com/press.html for more information and full high resolution photo gallery.

Notes to Editors

The most popular MetroShed retails at $ 8,892 VAT and is 13 ft wide by 8ft deep; however MetroSheds can be joined together easily for larger sizes.

Background

MetroShed is owned by UK-based design and marketing consulting company, GDM Ltd. GDM was created in 1995 by David Ballinger, the UK’s ex-brand / marketing director for reality TV pioneer, Endemol Entertainment (creators of Changing Rooms, Trading Spaces, Extreme Home Makeover, Big Brother, Ground Force and Fear Factor). GDM opened U.S. operations in Pennsylvania in 1999 and in New Jersey in 2000 to service clients such as Western Union, BMW, PepsiCo, as well as Daimler-Chrysler, Nestle, Mini, Rolls Royce, Kia Motors and Chevrolet and now operates in both America and the UK with regional facilities in Florida, California and London.

References

*Findaproperty.com 200-2006.

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San Mateo, California (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

GROM Audio (http://gromaudio.com), the developer and manufacturer of in-car multimedia technology solutions, today announced the release of the GROM-USB2 Car Kit (Interface Adapter) for Ford car stereos. The adapter allows listening to audio files directly from a USB flash/disk drive, using the original car stereo system. This second version of the GROM-USB Car Kit (GROM-USB2) is enhanced with additional iPod/iPhone integration and a 3.5-mm port for any external audio source. This highly practical solution is great for playing MP3, WMA, AAC, and iTunes files directly from any mass- storage USB drive, with no dedicated portable player. GROM adds a USB port, iPod, and AUX input directly to the car audio system, giving customer the ability to manage media through the car stereo or steering wheel controls.

Previously available only for European and Japanese car makes, the newest GROM-USB2 supports the CAN-BUS protocol, including Ford car stereos. GROM Audio Company made every effort to ensure that its product is as practical as possible. The company’s stereo kit is a three-in-one solution: USB MP3 adapter, iPod integration and AUX port for OEM car radio.

The best-in-class audio decoder delivers clear sound not poisoned by long wires and media player line out drivers. Extended control capabilities allow the management of thousands of songs, limited only by the capacity of the USB device. The adapter will work for many devices with a USB 2.0 host, including an external USB Hard Drive, memory card, and simple flash drive.

The GROM-USB2 MP3 car kit also features iPod/iPhone integration, with the ability to charge the iPod/iPhone, play it through the car audio system, and control the media files via car stereo or steering wheel controls. The GROM Audio ultimate solution has an additional bonus – a 3.5-mm port for any external audio source.

The GROM-USB2 MP3 car kit’s main features are:

A USB port that accepts USB sticks and Mass Storage Devices
A 3.5-mm port for any external audio source
An iPod port that allows you to listen, charge, and control the iPod
Crystal-clear CD quality sound for MP3, WMA, AAC, and iTunes media tracks
The ability to control music via car stereo or steering wheel buttons
Direct connection to a car stereo via a CD changer or extension port
The kit is universal for many car makes, and is firmware upgradeable
Text support for selected car stereos

The GROM-USB2 MP3 Car Kit supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes, Seat, Škoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Plans are in place to make it operable with Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep CAN-BUS stereos as of July 2009.

More information about the GROM USB Car Adapter is available at http://www.gromaudio.com/usb.html .

About Grom Audio:

GROM Audio is a US-based developer and manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment solutions. The company specializes in integrating digital devices (iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, USB, and Car PC) into OEM car audio systems.

Contact: Helen Kouznetsova,

Manager

GROM Audio

Phone: 1-650-592-1523

Fax: 1-866-259-3054

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Mark Livingston, former Vans Shoes and Westfield Shopping Centers Strategic Marketing Executive, team up to for a new era in fitness with Rotational Bodyweight Training

Duarte, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2011

Mark L. Livingston has joined CrossCore, Inc. as Director of Business Development, where he will oversee sales, business affairs and strategic initiatives and planning. Prior to CrossCore, Livingston served as Vice President, Brand Alliances at Westfield Shopping Centers and Director of Strategic Alliances and Sponsorships at Vans Shoes.

In his role as head of partnership marketing at Westfield Shopping Centers in Los Angeles, Mark’s team launched the “Mall As Media” program at Westfield generating millions of dollars in new types of revenue for the shopping center giant from marketers including Coca-Cola, American Express, and Paramount Pictures.

At Vans, Mark spearheaded groundbreaking sponsorship and partnership programs for the first Action Sports series in history, the Vans Triple Crown Series, as well the Vans Warped Tour which kicked off its 17th year this week. He was an instrumental player in developing relationships with strategic partners including XBOX, Ford Trucks, Mountain Dew and G-Shock, and with media partners NBC Sports, FOX Sports, ESPN, and Transworld Media.

Prior to joining CrossCore, Mark consulted on various film, television and marketing projects in Los Angeles and New York. He also served as Media Sales Accounts Director for Reactrix Systems, a cutting edge digital advertising company. Having family roots in the advertising and media industries, Mark began his career in radio sales, and then helped launch Tall Wall Media, a revolutionary out-of-home company owned then by Initiative Media. Livingston was also part of Initiative’s original team to launch its media and sponsorship offerings in China and in the U.S. Livingston is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California.

“Mark was a key member of our team at Vans and we set new bars in forming strategic partnerships and brought in more sponsorship revenue than anyone could have imagined. He helped our team affect change and to pave the way for the Action Sports industry. What we have accomplished together deserves a next round so I am very happy to have him on my side again. We will crush it,” said Jay Wilson Vice President, Global Marketing, CrossCore, Inc.

The CrossCore War Machine® and CrossCore180 distinguish themselves with a rotating pulley at the suspension point of the ropes, which can be locked for a stabilized workout or unlocked by pulling the pin to allow more movement to mimic sports movements adding balance and agility to one’s training. CrossCore products are commercial grade and were originally designed for Military training, Mixed Martial Arts and Action Sports. CrossCore products and its up-and-coming fitness education and training initiatives offer benefits in all areas fitness training, sports and rehabilitation.

“With his expertise in the media, marketing and business development, Mark has worked on many product and company launches. He has been part of new industries emerging and many brands becoming the leaders in their fields. We think he is a great addition to our team,” said J.P. Brice, Vice President, CrossCore, Inc.

CrossCore, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced “Rotational Bodyweight Training” products and accessories. Its one-of-a kind patent pending pulley systems adds rotational movements to continuously engage the core and the entire body to create highly effective training techniques. Additionally, Crosscore products offer high versatility in fitness training with the addition of accessories including kettlebells, rings, straps, and sandbags to deliver peak conditioning opportunities. CrossCore allows all levels and ages of users- fitness enthusiasts, sports performance athletes, military personnel, mixed martial artists and more- to safely challenge themselves and to actively grow their fitness goals. CrossCore’s rotate to engage products are distributed in the U.S. and Internationally.

For more information please go to http://www.crosscore-usa.com or contact Jay Wilson at http://www.jay@crosscore-usa.com

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Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

AIRHAWK™, Belleville, Illinois-based manufacturer of support surface products for consumer applications, congratulates Ryan Sloan, Molinda Ellis and Craig Owens on winning AIRHAWK Comfort Seating Systems as part of their first, sixth and 23rd place prize packages in the recent Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway promotion. Created and funded by the Aftermarket members of the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway was designed specifically to build excitement for two-wheeling and to bring the riding community back to motorcycle, ATV, side x side, service and aftermarket retailers.

AIRHAWK is one of dozens of Motorcycle Industry Council aftermarket companies that helped make this year’s promotion bigger and better than ever with its donation of a three AIRHAWK Comfort Seating Systems. The winners of AIRHAWK’s prizes are Ryan Sloan from Page Arizona, and a patron of Page Honda, Molinda Ellis from Ocala, Florida, and Craig Owens from Ft. Meyers, Florida, and a patron of Horney’s Cycle Shop.

“Congratulations to Ryan Sloan, Molinda Ellis, Craig Owens, and dealers Page Honda and Horney’s Cycle Shop,” said Steve Peyton, AIRHAWK Director of Sales. “We’re proud to have been a part of this year’s WIN BIG Spring Giveaway. Like last year, this promotion was a huge success, creating excitement about riding and bringing new and existing customers back into dealers.”

Revive Your Ride!, the industry’s first-ever collective promotional campaign, began in 2010. This year’s Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway Grand Prize was a $ 5,000 pre-paid debit card. In addition to the Grand Prize, more than 100 products were donated by Motorcycle Industry Council aftermarket member companies for giveaways, ranging from leather jackets and helmets to windshields and saddlebags to magazine subscriptions and much more.

AIRHAWK motorcycle cushions provide the effective pressure redistribution with interconnected air cells. A new cell design in the AIRHAWK™ R provides added comfort to address specific pressure areas. All AIRHAWK motorcycle comfort seating systems come with a non-skid cover and straps for securing it to the rider’s bike seat. AIRHAWK cushions use shape fitting technology® and are fully adjustable and customizable to each rider to double the ride time, guaranteed.

“Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Revive Your Ride! promotion this year,” said Frank Esposito, MIC aftermarket committee chair. “Thanks to our Motorcycle Industry Council aftermarket members, this tremendous promotion again drove thousands of customers into dealerships everywhere. Although this was only the second year, we still saw a dramatic increase in participation from MIC member companies who donated $ 40,000 in cash, cool products and great services as giveaways. We are already looking forward to the fall promotion beginning October 1 through November 30 and hope to use the momentum from this promotion to make the next Revive Your Ride! event even better.”

AIRHAWK is a brand of The ROHO Group, based in Belleville, Illinois, that specializes in shape fitting technology, manufacturing cushion and support surface products for medical applications as well as for recreational and commercial vehicle use. For more information, visit AIRHAWK’s website at http://www.AIRHAWK.net or contact customer service at (800) 851-3449.

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The Motorcycle Industry Council is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office adjacent to Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at mic.org.

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PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

Las Vegas, NV, SEMA Show (PRWEB) November 2, 2010

ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announces at the 2010 SEMA Show the release of the patented PASSPORT iQ™, the world’s first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.

“We are excited about providing the first convergence of state-of-the art radar and laser detection, 3D GPS navigation, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information, and much more,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “The PASSPORT iQ™ is your ultimate driving companion.”

Debuting at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association), the revolutionary PASSPORT iQ™ will be on display along with the entire line of ESCORT’s award-winning, premium mobile electronics products Nov. 2-5, booth # 11445 (North Hall). CEO John Larson and the ESCORT executive team will be in the ESCORT show booth in direct support of the product launch and will be communicating new product and company news to multiple radio/print/TV interviews.

ESCORT invites all show attendees to visit the booth and see the SEMA show’s most revolutionary product, the PASSPORT iQ™. To help underscore the iQ™’s launch, ESCORT has placed a 25’ magnetic outdoor billboard on the SEMA Convention Center’s North Hall and is inviting attendees to sign up for a drawing to win a new PASSPORT iQ™. New product demonstrations and interviews will be ongoing through the four day event.

ESCORT and Rahal Letterman–Le Mans Series Racing

In addition to showcasing and announcing the all new PASSPORT iQ™ and other premium automotive accessories, ESCORT is hosting a meet and great for SEMA Show attendees with two-time Indy 500 winner and International Motorsports Hall of Famer, Bobby Rahal. Mr. Rahal, President and CEO of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, is appearing in the ESCORT booth on Wednesday, beginning at 11 AM. ESCORT is a proud sponsor of the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team and will have a Team Rahal BMW race car in the booth.

The All-new PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

The new PASSPORT iQ™ sets the standard for protecting consumers from unwanted tickets and guiding them safely to their destination.

Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ™ is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen.

“ESCORT engineers were able to change the standard radar detector form by designing a radically new microwave antenna assembly,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice President of New Product Development. “Until the merging of these two major mobile technologies by ESCORT, drivers had no choice but to purchase and connect separate driving devices at the same time. The PASSPORT iQ™ accommodates and combines these technologies into one, easy-to-use device.”

Never-ending innovation at ESCORT helps to support their increasing 85% share of category patents. With the new PASSPORT iQ™, ESCORT engineers have reached a new pinnacle of product development within the radar detector category.

“With our innovative product engineering and our strong patent portfolio, we are the only manufacturer able to provide drivers the opportunity to combine the key technologies of radar and laser protection, GPS navigation and important driving information in a single package,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice President of Marketing. “These integrated benefits can’t be found in a PND, a smart phone, other portable devices or as an OEM option on new vehicles,” he added.

The PASSPORT iQ™ is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix, ESCORT’s award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. The new PASSPORT iQ™, with a 5” color touchscreen, takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ™ conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ clearly overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ™ features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.

Like other premium ESCORT products such as the PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci, the PASSPORT iQ™ uses artificial intelligence and includes ESCORT’s patented AutoLearn™ feature, which automatically identifies and analyzes all radar sources. This technology allows the PASSPORT iQ™ to determine which threats are real and automatically locks out those that are false, including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other sources that cause competitor radar detectors to constantly false alert when no real threats actually exist.

In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ comes with ESCORT’s Defender™ Database, winner of the industry’s leading data-accuracy test for threat locations. The PASSPORT iQ™ is USB-web ready for updating the Defender™ Database with the latest safety camera and speed trap locations.

The PASSPORT iQ™ offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist—all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for driving anywhere, anytime. Drivers can choose to use the PASSPORT iQ™ in the NAV mode with on-screen 3D mapping or select to display the PASSPORT iQ™ in the detector mode. In either format, drivers receive both visible and audible turn-by-turn directions to their mapped destination while always being protected from ticketing threats.

“Truly shifting the category forever, the PASSPORT iQ™ starts with industry leading protection of the PASSPORT 9500ix, adds the 5” color touchscreen display, provides speed limit information, over-speed alerts and more, while also integrating very intuitive, high-end navigation capability—all in one product. There quite simply is nothing else like it,” Larson said. The PASSPORT iQ™ helps you drive smarter by providing all the information necessary to help you avoid unwanted tickets while safely guiding you to your destination.

The PASSPORT iQ™ Radar/Laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $ 649.95. The PASSPORT iQ™ is compatible with ESCORT’s ZR4™ Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT’s line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ™ includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT’s Defender™ Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive standard with all ESCORT products.

All-new Solo S3 Cordless Portable Radar Detector

ESCORT has long held the lead in portable radar detection and has just announced the release of the all new PASSPORT Solo S3™ battery powered portable platform which highlights world class leading radar and laser detection in a cordless model. The new S3™ with improved performance, comes in a sleek package that easily travels everywhere you go. This portable model features all-band, 360-degree radar/laser detection, and high-efficiency power management that maximizes battery life, multiple user selectable features, a new high-resolution energy efficient OLED display and is compatible with ESCORT’s optional SmartCord.

PASSPORT 9500 Series – the 9500ix™ Windshield Mount and the 9500ci™ Custom Installed Models

ESCORT developed the world’s first Internet ready, GPS based radar detectors—the PASSPORT 9500ix™ windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci™ custom-installed version. Both models introduced the patented AutoLearn™ feature with artificial intelligence, now included in the all new PASSPORT iQ™, all models which use GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And the PASSPORT 9500ix™ and the 9500ci™ radar detectors also introduced the award-winning ESCORT Defender™ database, included in the PASSPORT iQ™, allowing the iQ, ix and ci models to identify and protect drivers against the fastest-growing threat drivers face today: the increasing numbers of speed traps and fixed-position speed and red-light cameras. This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT iQ™ and 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent detectors on the road.

PASSPORT 8500 Qi45

The new Qi45™ radar detection system, available at Best Buy, is based on the award-winning PASSPORT 8500 X50™ radar detector platform. The Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector continues ESCORT’s industry leading role. Long known for effective radar detector innovation and patent producing designs, ESCORT created the new Qi45™ to offer customers a more comfortable price point for a custom-installed solution.

REDLiNE™

No radar detector on the planet has longer detection range than the award winning ESCORT REDLiNE™ windshield mount radar detector. Designed specifically for hard-core, pedal-to-the-floor driver who needs to know about every signal at the longest possible range, the REDLiNE™ exceeds all current test range capability. “We tested the new REDLiNE™ at the Speed Measurement Labs annual shootout and they could not find a range long enough to measure the limits of its performance. The test range was limited to 13 miles!” said Coomer. REDLiNE™’s incredible sensitivity can be attributed to its unique receiver design which incorporates a patented twin antennae system and dual LNA (low noise amplifiers). This technique allows it to maximize performance by band, providing the earliest warning possible.

Beyond Detectors

Within the past three years, ESCORT has dramatically moved beyond radar and laser detectors. SEMA show attendees will be able to see ESCORT’s complete line of new premium automotive accessories including:

ESCORT Entourage PS (portable solution) and Entourage CIS (custom-installed solution): GPS Personal Security products that can keep tabs on the whereabouts of young children or track the location of vehicles. The PS model incorporates an internal rechargeable battery, providing up to seven days of coverage, and is portable enough to go anywhere, while the Entourage CIS model is designed to be permanently installed in a vehicle and offers additional features such as always-on cellular communication, tamper-sensing capability and automated arming and disarming with its wireless key fob. Optional vehicle monitoring and recovery services are also available.

The New ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System: In spite of diligent drivers who check every mirror for obstacles before shifting into reverse, backing-up accidents still occur, and account for approximately 500 fatalities each year, most involving young children. With consumer safety in mine, the new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System gives drivers a tool that dramatically reduces the risk associated with this unfortunate, but now preventable, everyday event. Competitive systems typically use ultrasonic sound waves or cameras, which can be subject to failure due to weather and road debris issues such as sleet, rain, snow, mud, dust and dirt. The new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System avoids all of these issues by using Doppler microwave radar which provides excellent performance in all environments.

ESCORT SmartMirror™: With convenience and safety in mind, the ESCORT SmartMirror™ is a technology center that will change the way you look at the road. This OEM replacement mirror features integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone operation (compatible phones) and a backup camera for added safety when operating your vehicle in reverse.

ESCORT’s Defender™ BlackBerry Smartphone App: The App can be downloaded directly from the [BlackBerry App World site. The Defender™ application, like most BlackBerry Smartphone apps, is an automatic installation. Once turned on, the Defender™ app works continually to protect drivers instantaneously by using GPS navigation and stored reliability points used as traffic alert information—the data points are communicated to the BlackBerry Smartphone via the BlackBerry mobile phone network so drivers are protected anywhere they drive throughout North America. In a recent head-to-head test conducted by RadarTest.com, the Defender™ database scored head and shoulder above all other competitors for overall accuracy. According to RadarTest.com, the Defender™ Database accurately identified 95% of all camera locations tested, while the next closest competitor only identified 66% of these locations.
For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ™, the new Solo S3™ cordless detector, PASSPORT 9500 Series radar detectors, REDLiNE, Entourage Security Products, Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection Systems, SmartMIrror and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLiNE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

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