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Brits Taking Late Ski Breaks Offered Car Hire from Just £20* a Day with eRentals.co.uk

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Tourists are taking advantage of heavy recent snows on the slopes of Europe and North America and heading away for late ski breaks this year. To help people get more for their money leading online car hire specialist eRentals.co.uk has rental deals from just £20* a day available.

The leading car rental website is this week offering ski fans cheap rental deals around the world, with deals to be had from £20* a day from Salzburg and Innsbruck Airports, £21* a day in Aspen, £23* a day from Banff Airport and £21* a day in Salt Lake City.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, says: “The great recent snow levels in popular ski destinations throughout Europe and North America are seeing many Brits book themselves late ski trips this year.”

“We recommend that anyone heading for the slopes have a look at the weather and ski conditions before they travel to know what they are in for on arrival.”

“We’re also advising people who are making for the slopes to plan ahead and book things like winter tyres and snow chains well in advance. Some ski fans don’t do this and are then disappointed when they arrive to find none in stock at their rental provider’s office.”

eRentals.co.uk Top Ski Destinations –

1. Aspen
2. Banff
3. Salt Lake City
4. Salzburg
5. Innsbruck

To compare the latest ski deals visit www.erentals.co.uk *Prices are based on seven-day rental from 12 March 2012 and are subject to change.

eRentals.co.uk is a specialist car hire company, providing car rental in over 12,000 locations around the World. Committed to finding its customers the best prices, eRentals.co.uk offers a quick and easy search of the latest offers, including car hire Portugal deals and pick up locations for Madeira car hire.

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Clayton Controls inks New authorized distributor agreement with Dunkermotor

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Complete portfolio of Dunkermotor linear motors as well as intelligent servo motor, brushed DC motor and gearmotor solutions now available through Clayton’s Southern and Northern California locations.

Elgin, IL, March 02, 2012 – California automation and motion controls distributor, Clayton Controls, Inc. has expanded its product portfolio by entering a distribution agreement covering not only the Dunkermotor linear motor line, but also its fractional horsepower brushed and brushless DC motors and intelligent servo motors. With locations in Costa Mesa and Campbell, California, Clayton’s team of eight sales engineers covers the machine builder and OEM markets in both Southern and Northern California.

“Clayton Controls is excited to be working with Dunkermotor in California,” said John Allard, vice president, sales and marketing for Clayton Controls. “With their recent purchase of the linear motor product line from Copley Controls added to the many Dunkermotor brush and brushless products, we feel that this product offering will help our customers solve their application needs.”

“Our complete line of components and systems for factory automation are carefully selected from the industry’s leading manufacturers,” said Allard. ” And because we understand the urgency of having the right products at the right time, we maintain an extensive product inventory to assure quick deliveries and installation. In addition to our sales staff, we have several dedicated application engineers to help our customers both pre and post-sales support.”

“Since 1967, Clayton Controls has developed an impressive body of knowledge working with just about every type of specialty machine builder and OEM that exists in the unique California market,” said Dee Chatterjee, Dunkermotor western regional sales manager. “Their team has the knowledge and experience to provide solutions for applications ranging from simple mechanical components to complex machine and motion controls and our Dunkermotor TechCenter looks forward to working with them and their customers.”

About Dunkermotor:
Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Dunkermotor is the North American sales, technical support and logistics subsidiary of Dunkermotoren GmbH, for 60 years the global quality and value leader in customized, configurable sole-source fractional horsepower motion control solutions composed of BLDC, PMDC and AC electric motors, gearmotors, controls, encoders and brakes, as well as linear motion solutions. With headquarters in the Black Forest in Bonndorf, Germany and production and/or logistics facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S., Dunkermotoren employs 1000 globally and produced over 3.4 million motors in 2011 for the factory and commercial automation, specialty machinery, medical, solar power, packaging, semiconductor, and mass transportation industries.

Contact:
John Morehead
Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
2511 Technology Drive, Suite 105
Elgin, IL 60124
224-293-1300
john.morehead@dunkermotoren.com

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Cheap Car Hire Prices for Spring Getaways Sourced by Carrentals.co.uk

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Carrentals.co.uk, the award-winning car hire price comparator, can t his spring help UK tourists save money when heading away for some sun in Cyprus or for a long weekend in the Lake District. Thanks to the new bargain car hire prices available on the website, Brits can rent a car for their holiday more cheaply than ever.

UK tourists can head off on spring holidays to Cyprus thanks to budget airlines offering cheap flights to the popular island. The Cypriot beaches are a hugely popular draw for Brits during the spring and Carrentals.co.uk can help travellers source the best value Cyprus car hire around

right now – deals currently start as low as £5 per day*.

Since the service launched over 5 years ago Carrentals.co.uk has grown a loyal user base thanks to its offering car hire savings in more than 15,000 resorts and cities around the world. This week the site has also sourced new car hire Manchester deals to help people save on long weekends away in the UK – prices currently start at just £14 per day**.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says, “On the back of another chilly winter many Brits immediately turn their thoughts to getting away for a break somewhere in the spring. To help people get more for their money while travelling we have sourced some fantastic new prices for renting a car in Cyprus or Malaga – backed by the reassurance of renting from a famous name rental provider.”

The Carrentals.co.uk service compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

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CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne Grows Dunkermotor relationship to become Authorized Distributor

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Successful working relationship with OEMs leads to signing of new authorized distributor agreement covering Dunkermotor’s linear and rotary motion control solutions.

Elgin, IL, February 17, 2012 – Intelligent servo motor manufacturer, Dunkermotor, announces that, after a successful multi-year relationship, CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne (CMAFH) has become an authorized distributor for its complete line of brushed and brushless rotary and linear motion products. CMAFH is a full service industrial distributor serving machine builders and industrial end users primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. With a team of over 100 employees, four branch offices and two distribution centers located in Hanover Park, IL and Brookfield, WI, CMAFH is well positioned to serve the needs of the Central Great Lakes Region.

“We have used Dunkermotor solutions for many years with a great respect for the quality of the product line as well as their exceptional engineering support,” said Harry Aghjian, CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne CEO. “We are excited to announce that we are now an authorized Dunkermotor distributor. One of CMAFH’s strengths lies in engineering and programming automation systems, and Dunkermotor is a key provider of low voltage brushed and brushless DC intelligent servo motor solutions.”

Founded in 1974, CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne offers complete machine automation and control solutions for machine builders and industrial end users, as well as value-added engineered systems found in a wide variety of industrial applications ranging from process control to wind and solar energy. With an experienced staff of over 20 system engineers, field engineers, programmers, CAD designers and assembly technicians specializing in integrating motion control, fluid power, and assembly components into single-source, cost-effective solutions, CMAFH offers a unique resource in its market.

“Our relationship with CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne began by working together to serve one of their OEM customer’s unique application requirements and it has grown from there,” said John Morehead, Dunkermotor vice president, business development. “CMAFH has a 38-year track record of success distributing some of the leading lines in motion control, hydraulics and pneumatics and we are proud to be able to expand our relationship with them through this new authorized distributor agreement.”

About Dunkermotor:
Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Dunkermotor is the North American sales, technical support and logistics subsidiary of Dunkermotoren GmbH, for 60 years the global quality and value leader in customized, configurable sole-source fractional horsepower motion control solutions composed of BLDC, PMDC and AC electric motors, gearmotors, controls, encoders and brakes, as well as linear motion solutions. With headquarters in Bonndorf, Germany in the Black Forest and production and/or logistics facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S., Dunkermotoren employs 1,000 globally and produced over 3.4 million motors in 2011 for the factory and commercial automation, specialty machinery, packaging, semiconductor, medical, solar power, and mass transportation industries.

Contact:
John Morehead
Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
2511 Technology Drive, Suite 105
Elgin, IL 60124
224-293-1300
john.morehead@dunkermotoren.com

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Mods4cars Offers Video in Motion Unlock for Mercedes Benz Models

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The aftermarket video in motion unlocking device called SmartTV is available for virtually all Mercedes Benz vehicles with Comand navigation and entertainment system. It allows the passenger to enjoy TV and DVD playback while the vehicle is moving. The unlocker can be activated or deactivated conveniently and on the fly with the steering wheel buttons.

Las Vegas, NV, February 16, 2012 — The video in motion unlocker module SmartTV offered by aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for many Mercedes Benz models. The module enables unrestricted TV and DVD video playback on the navigation monitor while the car is moving and thereby gives the passenger(s) the full entertainment experience. As an example, the passenger(s) may now watch DVD movies during long road trips.

“With the SmartTV product we succeeded in delivering a clever and professional video unlocker solution to all Mercedes-Benz drivers.” says PR manager Sven Tornow. One big advantage over other solutions is the possibility to enable and disable the video unlock on the fly via the steering wheel buttons, another advantage is that this is a permanent solution: a hardware module that directly interfaces with the entertainment system. “This means the unlock stays functional after software updates done by dealers during repair or routine maintenance visits.” Sven Tornow concludes.

The module comes equipped with a standard USB port for easy and convenient firmware updates. Updates are made available by Mods4cars online, free of charge and for the life of the product.

The SmartTV module is compatible with: C-Class, E-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, GL-Class, GLK-Class, R-Class, SLK Roadster, SL Roaster, CLK-Class and Mercedes-Benz Vito.

Other SmartTV modules are available for: Bentley, BMW, Skoda and Volkswagen.

The SmartTV module is designed and manufactured by Mods4cars ( http://www.mods4cars.com ). The automotive aftermarket electronics specialist located in Las Vegas, Nevada has been offering the SmartTOP convertible top controller for 10 years. Designed as a hardware module that connects directly to the vehicle’s data bus system, these modules allow one-touch opening and closing the top while driving, as well as full control over top and windows from the factory remote key fob.

SmartTOP convertible top modules are available for: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The SmartTV video in motion enabler for Mercedes Benz is available for 149 Euros + tax.

A demonstration of the module in action can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc2Wg3hBHMM

Further details and purchasing information: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

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Online car hire specialist helps Brits and other tourists make most of Budgets in Cork and Dublin this February

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Brits and other European tourists considering a long weekend on the Emerald Isle can save money on their car hire needs thanks to the latest deals introduced by car hire website eRentals.co.uk. The online specialist has announced that it has sourced new offers for bargain car hire in places like Cork, Galway, Dublin and more.

Tourists have long known that Ireland’s west coast is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe, and travellers flock from all over to enjoys the sights and sounds of the region. Anyone planning on visiting Cork or Galway this February can get more rental car for their budget thanks to eRentals.co.uk offering the very best car hire Cork deals around – the site has deals starting from only £33 for a long weekend’s car hire*.

Another popular way to see and enjoy Ireland is to fly into the nation’s capital, collect a rental car and head out into the country from there. Bargain air fares make it easy to travel to Dublin on a budget, and the latest Ireland car hire deals from eRentals.co.uk make it more affordable to get out and explore the surrounding areas.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, commented: “We work hard to give our site users the very latest and best rental deals around, and anyone travelling to Ireland this February can really save. Value for money car hire can help people to get more for their budget when taking a long weekend away.”

To review the best car hire deals visit www.erentals.co.uk.

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Nationwide Vehicle Contrasts Improve Customer Service By Opening At Weekends

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In a bid to make life easier for their many customers, one of the UK’s largest car leasing companies has decided to open at weekends, to add to its existing weekday service. Nationwide Vehicle Contracts are now able to provide the finest deals on the very latest cars on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 4pm.

NVC are committed to providing the finest customer service, and have made the switch to weekend working because they recognise that many of their clients have more time on Saturdays and Sundays than they have during the week. Nationwide know that deciding from their many superb cars isn’t always an easy matter, so the decision-making process can now be a more leisurely one.

As might be expected from a major player in the leasing industry, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have an enormous range of cars on their books. From smaller superminis lease deals such as the superb Kia Picanto and the highly acclaimed Peugeot 107 to larger SUVs like the award-winning Porsche Cayenne and the ultra-tough Nissan X-Trail and deals such as Volvo contract hire.

In recent years, leasing a car has become more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. Choosing this option makes financial management far easier to organise in the coming years, because the driver will know monthly outgoings in advance, and of course will not have to find a major initial outlay. By becoming available at weekends, NVC’s experienced and knowledgeable staff members will now be on hand to explain the benefits throughout the week.

One of the reasons for the company’s high profile within the industry is the combination of low prices and tempting special offers, which has proved particularly attractive in the past few years. Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have always had a strong commitment to matching quality with value, and their highly impressive Price Match Challenge is an especially good example.

NVC recognise that making a decision about leasing a superb new car isn’t always the responsibility of a single person, so their weekend opening will come as particularly welcome news to couples and families. Now everyone can join in the debate about the best options, and of course with Nationwide’s friendly experts on hand to offer guidance making the right choice has never been easier.

Having established themselves as one of the largest and most proactive car leasing specialists, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts see their weekend opening as evidence of their belief in the importance of customer service. It’s also a hugely impressive indication of their commitment to the future of their business.

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Sunshine Destinations Most Popular with UK Tourists This Half Term Says Comparecarhire.co.uk

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UK tourists are using the snow weather and cold winter as a chance to get away to sunnier climes for the February half term. The news comes from online car hire price comparison specialist Comparecarhire.co.uk.

The website has seen a spike in bookings for car hire in places such as Portugal, Spain, Greece and Miami, where one year ago people were making bookings for locations in the UK and Switzerland.

Andy Hemmington, spokesperson for Comparecarhire.co.uk, commented: “People definitely seem to be heading away to the sunshine for a warmer weather break this February. With people still working to limited budgets we’re pleased to be able to help them source cheap car hire to make trips more affordable.”

“There are ways to get cheaper car hire deals, and having compared deals online to source the best deals, people should consider pickups in other places like downtown areas to get still better value deals.”

Tourists heading away for some sunshine this half term can find rental deals starting at £3 per day on Comparecarhire.co.uk right now. The site is right now home to deals including a week’s car hire from Malaga Airport from £3* per day, from £4* per day at Faro, from £9* per day in Crete, and from £14* per day at Miami Airport.

Comparecarhire.co.uk is one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK, allowing users to compare car hire prices for over 40 suppliers in 15,000 locations worldwide including Spain, Portugal and Greece, with pick up locations for car hire Malagadeals and car hire Murcia bookings.

To check the latest deals visit www.comparecarhire.co.uk.

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My Car Fashion Introduces Cosmetics for Your Car Turning Heads on the Streets

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My Car Fashion introduces a funky new concept to car accessories for young, fun and fashionable people who love to customise and personalise their cars. It’s all about turning heads and being different and getting noticed on the streets.

Sydney, Australia, Monday – January 30, 2012 — My Car Fashion introduces a funky new concept to car accessories for young, fun and fashionable people who love to customise and personalise their cars. It’s all about turning heads and being different and getting noticed on the streets.

Females especially love to dress up their mobile phones with jewelry, colour and anything bling, and Lisa Thornquest, Managing Director of My Car Fashion found a gap in the market for females to be able to do this with their cars also.

3D My Car Fashion EyeLashes with new 3D Crystalised EyeLiner for your car headlights have proven to be the most popular products. They come in pink, blue, purple or silver to suit all cars and sparkle in the sun. It’s the perfect way to give your car personality and customize them.

“Originally our target market was for females aged 18-30s, however our customers have proven that age holds no boundaries or limitations. A wide variety of women love our products up to the age of 65! …for anyone daring to be different and stand out from the crowd. One of our customers even bought a pair of EyeLashes to dress-up their farm tractor called Betsy, saying she needed a makeover. Beauty Therapy and EyeLash extension businesses are especially mad for them.”

Proving popular My Car Fashion ( http://www.mycarfashion.com.au ) have branched out into other unique 3D bling products, all of which are quick and easy DIY to apply adhesives that won’t damage your car. They also have 3D My Car Angels, Devils and Paws that suit all car types and have introduced a quick and easy DIY product that promotes your business/website in 3D classy chrome called My Car Branding.

“In today’s environment we’re constantly looking for new ways to be individual and express our identity and personality… our cars have fashionably become an extension of ourselves. We’re now into branding our own vehicles with stickers, decals, ornaments, contrasting paintwork, jewelry and anything car bling.”

My Car Fashion products are very affordable ranging from $9.95 – $49.95 available from http://www.mycarfashion.com.au.

My Car Fashion is “Streetwear for your car” that’s edgy, racey, fun and flirty with a difference, for those that want to get creative on the streets, be individual and unique, get ready for the ride…wink wink.

Lisa Thornquest, Sydney
Managing Director
Facebook:: My Car Fashion

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa Thornquest
My Car Fashion Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
+ 61 401 677 003
sales@mycarfashion.com.au
http://www.mycarfashion.com

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Europe’s Romantic Driving Routes Recommended by Carrentals.co.uk

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British couples heading away for Valentine’s Day breaks this year have been advised on the most romantic driving routes to try. The recommendations come from award-winning car hire website Carrentals.co.uk.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “We invariably see higher levels of traffic at this time of year as British couples get ready to enjoy a romantic weekend away somewhere for Valentine’s Day.”

“More and more people are looking into different destinations instead of the typical city break – and renting a car allows them to explore the region that much more. With that in mind we’ve recommended some of the most romantic European drives that we know of for Valentine’s Day”.

Carrentals.co.uk Top 5 Romantic Driving Locations:

1. Amalfi Coast, Italy – Perhaps Italy’s most breathtaking driving route, the road along the Amalfi Coast comprises quaint fishing villages, picturesque ports, great cafés and some fantastic restaurants. The route connects the two popular tourist destinations of Sorrento and Salerno.

2. Champagne, France – A fantastic drive through the heart of French wine country, this 220 kilometre romantic drive includes visits to some of the region’s most celebrated vineyards and wine producers.

3. West Coast of Scotland – A world away from England, the West Coast of Scotland and Argyllshire is one of the most romantic and picturesque drives in all of Europe. Take a trip to some historic castles, visit great Whisky distilleries, and enjoy the views out over the sea from some of Scotland’s prettiest ports.

4. Seville, Spain – Orange groves and white walled villages make up one of Spain’s prettiest and most romantic drives. Visiting couples can enjoy seeing the gardens at Barrio de Santa Cruz and the Guadalquivir River is a real highlight.

5. Romantic Road, Germany– Germany is renowned for some of the most beautiful drives in Europe and the Romantic Road is perfect for Valentine’s Day. The journey takes in ancient churches, gothic castles and some fantastic restaurants.

Carrentals.co.uk is the UK’s leading car hire comparison site providing cheap car hire in over 15,000 locations worldwide including Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, with pick up locations including car hire Faro offers and car hire Faro Airport deals.

To compare the latest car hire deals for a Valentine’s Day getaway visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

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