Auto journalist Wallce Wyss needs humorous anectdotes about the new Ford GT. His request: As the co-author of an upcoming book on the new Ford GT I would like to invite any journalists who test drove the car to send in an e-mail describing any humorous or memorable incidents that happened that weren’t reported in …
How the acceptance of Korean quality by global consumers is driving product and marketing plans for his company and the other Korean manufacturers will be outlined by Kia Motors America President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Butterfield at the October 20 IMPA lunch meeting. Peter will also discuss the state of Kia and where it …
Ken Gilman, President and CEO of Asbury Automotive Group,Addresses the July 21st IMPA Luncheon We’ve heard from the big wigs at the OEMs the last few months and the people rating vehicles and helping consumers separate fact from fiction when it comes to quality and pricing. On July 21, we will hear from a speaker …
Malcolm Bricklin, an automotive entrepreneur who continuously leaves his fingerprints on the nation’s car scene (introduced Subaru to America, brought us the Yugo and the Bricklin) is back as the founder of Visionary Vehicles to import the Chinese-manufactured Chery. Malcolm will update the membership on his progress in signing dealers, setting up an infrastructure, product …
General Motors chief of sales and marketing Mark LaNeve will be IMPA guest speaker Thursday, May 19. LaNeve, who has risen quickly at GM, from head of the Cadillac brand, to head of marketing and advertising for all brands and now to sales and marketing chief in less than 18 months will discuss the enormous …
As the automotive landscape grows more competitive every day more car buyers are turning to the findings of experts like Consumer Reports to help make their next automotive purchase, especially when it comes to reliability issues. Journalists, too, look to the independent organization for their own research needs. At the April 21 IMPA luncheon, David …
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Gary L. Cowger, GM Group Vice President/President, GM North America, will be the keynote speaker Wednesday, March 23, at the 2005 IMPA Breakfast which is the traditional opening event for the media days preceding the New York International Automobile Show. The program, which will include announcement of the 2005 Ken Purdy Award winner, begins at 8:45 …
Edmunds.com President Jeremy Anwyl will outline his list of the five most significant automotive trends in 2005 for members and guests at the February 17 meeting of the International Motor Press Association. Anwyl will describe how these trends will impact consumers, dealers, manufacturers and Wall Street and then take questions (and challenges) from the audience. …
BUSINESSWEEK’S KILEY ELECTED PRESIDENTCHIECO, FAHEY, LOVE AND PROIA JOIN BOARD NEWMAN MOVES FROM DIRECTOR TO SECOND VICE PRESIDENT The 2005 International Motor Press Association complete Board of Directors: President: Dave Kiley, BusinessWeek*First Vice President: Kate McLeod, freelanceSecond Vice President: Rick Newman, U.S. News & World Report*Secretary: Michelle Murad, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCTreasurer: Mike Geylin, Kermish-Geylin Public …