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2011-2012 Board of Directors Election
The elections are over, the results finalized and this is the 2011 International Motor Press Association officers: President: Mike Spinelli First Vice President: John Matras Second Vice President: Mike Allen Secretary: Lisa Barrow Treasurer: Mike Geylin Board of Directors: Lisa Fleming Brock Wade Hoyt Tamara Mlynarczyk Robert Sinclair Alex Taylor Lawrence Ulrich John Voelker President …
Editor Position Open at AAA
Contact: Peter Crescenti, editor-in-chief of Car & Travel magazine at pcrescenti@aaany.com Job Title: Editor Job Duration: Full Time Company or Publication Name: AAA New York About Your Company: AAA New York employs over 600 and is the local AAA affiliate in this area. A not-for-profit organization of automobile owners, it serves nearly 1.5 million members …
Nominations Needed
We will be accepting nominations for IMPA officers from today until SUNDAY (December 12) evening at 10 pm eastern. After that time, all nominees will be put on the ballot and we will send voting instructions out. Please send nominations to rsg@kgpr.com or info@impa.org. We are looking for the following positions: President Second Vice President …
Long-time member Tom Keane passes
IMPA received the following email about her father Tom’s passing from Connie Keane, who asked it be forwarded to friends within the industry: Dear Friends and Editors: My father, Tom Keane, founder of Motor Matters, died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. He was passionate about his “Keane On Wheels” test-drive columns and worked up until …
Volkswagen of America’s CEO Jonathan Browning, on a special date – the SECOND THURSDAY, December 9th – will be the final 2010 speaker.
Jonathan Browning, named Volkswagen Group of America’s CEO in October, will be the December speaker on a special date – the SECOND THURSDAY, December 9, with an overview on the U.S. arm of the dynamic European automotive giant. The program begins with a noon reception, followed by Browning’s presentation and a question-and-answer session, all at …
IMPA meeting Thursday, October 21, on the reality of green versus value/convenience in the auto-purchasing decision.
Going green might dominate automotive media and marketing, but research by GfK Automotive shows cosumers care more about price and convenience when making purchase decisions. Don DeVeaux, GfK managing director, will provide insights at the Octobe 21st meeting on current consumer perceptions including the consumer decision making process and how vehicle manufacturers can get consumers …
Don DeVeaux to Speak at IMPA
Going green might dominate automotive media and marketing, but research by GfK Automotive shows cosumers care more about price and convenience when making purchase decisions. Don DeVeaux, GfK managing director, will provide insights at Thursday’s (October 21) meeting on current consumer perceptions including the consumer decision making process and how vehicle manufacturers can get consumers …
Jerry Flint felled by stroke; automotive journalist was 79.
Jerry Flint, stallwart automotive journalist for the past 52 years, died August 7th following a stroke. The 79-year-old scribe’s storied career included intense support of the International Motor Press Association (including a presidential term and providing invaluable help in producing the annual IMPA directory). In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Jerry …
Test Day tickets now on sale online.
Tickets for this year’s IMPA Test Days, Wednesday/Thursday, September 29/30, are now on sale at impa.org/test days/ticket order form. Once again, tickets for the organization’s premier driving program and all ancillary events are $95.