John McCandless’ Road Reports consulting service was awarded The Suburban Collection account that includes 40 franchises in 30 locations including dealerships in Michigan, Florida and California. Contact Road Reports at: jmccandless@comcast.net . . . Former Ford PR man Michael Phillips informed his WAPA buddies that he is moving on to the Virginia Clean Cities Coalition,… Continue Reading
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Regional Automotive Press Association Events
May 2 is the deadline for MAMA members to register for its Spring Rally at Road America. Performance Driving, Off-Roading, Autocross and Scenic Drives are offered along with an opportunity to drive the candidates for MAMA’s Family Car of The Year. Contact: www.mamaonline.org. WheelsTV is taking its in-house Previously Owned Vehicle (POV) of the Year… Continue Reading
Regional Motorpress News
Canada The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada and the Canadian Automobile Association have partnered to “provide Canadian consumers with better access to factual, ethical and honest information on automotive topics that matter to them.” The two organizations will collaborate on conferences and awareness campaigns about driver distractions and co-existing with cyclists on roadways. RMAP TFLcar.com… Continue Reading
February: Regional Automotive Media News
IMPA: Mike Spinelli has been elected the group’s president for 2011. John Matras is first vice president, Mike Allen second V.P. Lisa Barrow, secretary and Mike Geylin, remains treasurer. MPG: The Guild’s March 8 meeting will be an early evening affair (refreshments and hors d’oeuvres) at the Petersen Museum’s Rooftop Pavilion from 4 pm to… Continue Reading
Regional Automotive Press News
The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA)’s 2011 Board of Directors: Michael Herzing- President, Don Armstrong- 1st VP, Guillermo de la Corte- 2nd VP, Gretha Gudmundsson- 3rd VP, Michael Marrs- Treasurer, Linda Water Nelson- Secretary, Lynn David Cole- At Large, Jeff Yip- At Large, and Harold Gunn- Immediate Past President. The “Truck of Texas” as determined… Continue Reading