Belle Tire to Host First Tire Man Tweetup with Detroit Pistons

Belle Tire is hosting the first ever Tire Man meet and tweet with Detroit Pistons player Jonas Jerebko March 30, 2010 from 3p.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Belle Tire at 770 Brown Road in Auburn Hills.

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Mar. 24, 2010 – On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, Belle Tire is hosting the first ever Tire Man Tweetup featuring Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko. Belle Tire will host the meet and tweet with this Pistons star, fans and friends at the location at 770 Brown Road in Auburn Hills, Mich.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Tire, 770 Brown Road, Auburn Hills, Mich. 48326

At the Tweetup participants can enjoy giveaways from Belle Tire as well as hot dogs and refreshments. Detroit Piston Jonas Jerebko will be signing photos for fans and Tire Man will be on location. One registered attendee will win a set of tires courtesy of Belle Tire.

What is a Tweetup? A Tweetup is a meet up event for those who use Twitter as a communication tool. It is a great way for those with similar interests who actively communicate with each other online to “meet and tweet” offline. Even those who are not familiar with Twitter can use this great opportunity to meet some new friends, and everybody can come and meet Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko in person.

Organized by @Tire_Man on Twitter, this Detroit area Tweetup is a chance for all of those who Micrblog in the Detroit area to network, have a little fun and meet a Detroit Pistons player. To sign up, please visit the Tire Man Tweetup Event Page on Facebook….

Also, join the conversation by becoming a fan of Belle Tire on Facebook, following @Tire_Man on Twitter and those attending the event can feel free to add pictures to the Belle Tire – Tire Man Tweetup flickr pool. This is simply a group where members share their photos. Visit the Tire Man Flickr pool...

If you’re interested in following along from home or any other virtual location, the event’s hashtag is #TireTweetup. Include this in all tweets pertaining to the event.

About Belle Tire
Allen Park, Mich.-based Belle Tire was founded in 1922 when it opened the first Belle Tire location in Detroit, Mich. Today, the company has expanded to 80 locations across Michigan and Ohio. Belle Tire offers discount tires and variety of car care needs, ranging from auto glass repair, auto glass replacement, brakes, alignments, batteries, shocks and struts, exhaust system repair, batteries, and oil changes. For more information about Belle Tire, visit http://www.belletire.com/. Join the Belle Tire Advantage today, http://www.belletireadvantage.com/.

The Parts in Your Car Make a Difference

By : Jenn Weesies

Frugal consumers have been a big story this past year. The average consumer has been searching for bargains. Coupon usage is way up as are sales of private label consumer goods. With household budgets strained, it is imperative that consumers get the best value for every dollar spent. One area where consumers have saved is in car purchases. Many consumers have delayed a new car purchase or bought a used vehicle rather than a new one. In addition, millions of late model vehicles are coming off warranty so the repair and maintenance of these vehicles is now the responsibility of the consumer.

While it is a wise fiscal decision to retain a current vehicle, the repair decisions that consumers make can save them money as well as insure the safety of the vehicle. Certainly, a consumer is wise to maintain a car properly. Putting off scheduled maintenance can cost more in the long run delaying vital maintenance can result in very costly damage. It is wise both financially and from a safety standpoint to take good care of vehicles as they age. A well maintained car will last longer, deliver significantly better gas mileage, be friendlier to the environment and, most importantly, be safer for you and your family.

By far, independent repair centers offer the best value in car maintenance. There are more independent repair centers than dealerships in many convenient locations. Their technicians are just as well trained in fact, today’s independent shop technicians are better trained and more skilled then ever. And, most importantly, automotive service is their sole mission.

A consumer’s local repair facility is usually the best choice for everything from minor maintenance to major repairs. Oil changes are a good example. A full service repair shop can change your oil and check out other vital components tires, filters, radiator, transmission for just a few dollars more. Those few dollars can add thousands of trouble-free miles to your car and better gas mileage, too!

One thing consumers should be aware of is the brand of parts being installed in their cars when repairs or maintenance are being performed. Consumers should insist on quality parts from recognized and respected parts companies.

The same rules associated with consumer products do not apply to auto parts. There is no list of ingredients to compare one product from another as with consumer goods. They may fail prematurely, costing consumers more in the long run and may even pose significant safety issues depending on the critical nature of the part.

Cheap auto parts have been flooding the country and it is wise to be aware of this so you can direct the repair shop to install quality parts from full service suppliers those automotive parts manufacturers that provide essential services such as product specifications, quality control, product liability, research and development. A smart consumer will always ask about the parts when repairs are being performed. Most shops will be glad to share this information with you.

So save on maintenance and repairs by using a good independent repair shop but always “know your parts.” That is the smart choice that will save you money in the long run and will insure your safety as well.

The Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association is a trade organization representing North American Automotive Aftermarket suppliers. Visit http://kyp.aftermarketsuppliers.org for details on the “Know Your Parts” campaign.

Belle Tire Cares!

Visit Belle Tire Cares Blog

Belle tire is genuinely reaching out to customers bringing down the barriers to communication inside and outside the organization.

Is this a reason why Belle Tire has been nominated as one of Detroit’s best businesses in the 2009?

For more information, please visit: http://www.belletire.com

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The Ford Story – A twitter-conference with Ford CEO, Alan Mulally

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Ford CEO Alan Mulally held Q&A on Twitter today. As Public relations is becoming the fastest-growing focal point of marketing services for many brands… Ford is recognizing and adapting with the maturing social and political dialogue made possible by new media technologies.

Search #FordCEO for more information from the live discussion with Mr. Mulally via Twitter.

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Freelance Writer (with SmartFinds Marketing) Mike Trudel has written great automotive articles for Delphi. Here is a sample of his work:

Automotive Safety Features Go Green

By Freelance Writer – Mike Trudel

Every year, millions of drivers are injured in automobile accidents. It’s no wonder, then, that experts recently confirmed the automotive market is driven by three major demands: fuel efficiency, environmental responsibility and safety features.

All of this seems straightforward enough. Meeting market demands, however, can be complicated. Adding safety features may mean adding more weight to the vehicle – which can lead to lower fuel economy. Reducing weight in the wrong places could leave passengers’ safety in jeopardy. But leading automotive engineers are somehow finding ways to do it all.

The importance of many advanced safety features lies in their ability to utilize electronics in ingenious ways. Lane departure warning systems, for instance, can use forward looking cameras, which – through advanced technological adaptations – signal an audio or visual alert to drivers when they travel out of their respective lanes. Similarly, infrared side alert systems help drivers become aware of vehicles in their blind spots when making turns or changing lanes with audible and/or visual alerts.

Night vision systems integrate near-infrared illuminators into the headlights and are used with an infrared-sensitive camera and a head-up display to improve drivers’ nighttime visibility without blinding oncoming traffic. The adapted headlights illuminate the road ahead, the camera captures the image, and the head-up display provides an enhanced version of that image to the driver.

While night vision helps give drivers a clearer view of what is happening on the road ahead, smart cruise control with headway alert and stop-and-go actually responds to traffic conditions by reducing the need to manually adjust speed, apply the brakes or disengage cruise control. This type of advanced system can also warn drivers of slower traffic ahead.

Even more exciting, multiple vehicular systems can be integrated – “talk” with each other and create a cocoon of safety around the vehicle. In the future, vehicles may even be able to “talk” to each other through wireless communication. Such technology carries with it the hope of eliminating accidents altogether. Imagine a world where roadway accidents simply aren’t an issue.

Developing the technology for each of these advanced safety features is only one part of the puzzle. Weight, space and environmental challenges must also be met in order to actually apply these technologies. Integration of multiple vehicular systems is one way that automotive engineers are able to find space for the addition of new technologies, while also minimizing added weight. For example, one radar can be used for both Adaptive Cruise Control and Pre-crash sensing. Another strategy is to develop and utilize materials that are lighter and smaller than those already being used on a vehicle.

Achieving high-tech, fuel-efficient cars with a green environmental consciousness is complicated, but today’s automotive engineers are up to the challenge. As the automotive industry continues to find creative ways to reduce the weight and size of new and existing automotive technologies, they can fit more of these innovations into the same space while improving fuel economy. More safety features can mean a less hazardous ride. Combined with better fuel economy and an elevated environmental consciousness, that means a better product. It creates a win-win situation – for both the consumer and the environment.

Automotive technology has created possibilities, and with possibilities come hope and expectation. Consumers have big goals and high standards. It’s not enough for vehicles to look good and guarantee a degree of safety. They need to have high-tech safety features, be environmentally friendly and promise fuel efficiency. All of this is possible, and it’s the little changes along the way – like better system integration, smaller components and computer chips, and technical innovation – that will help make it happen.

Delphi is committed to contributing state-of-the-art technologies and innovations in order to help make our roadways safer and greener. For more information, visit:

http://www.delphi.com/4innovation
http://www.delphi.com/4safe
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