Archive for November, 2015
The Cars Were the Stars at the 2015 LA Auto Show
From the Connected Car Expo to Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, the cars were the definite stars at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Highlights below:
2016 Chevrolet Camaro is Motor Trend’s Car of the Year.
Street Art Battle.
Keeping an “eye” on Street Art.
Toyota’s Hiring for Heroes.
Made in America Tundra.
A Nissan controlled with smart phone at the Connected Car Expo.
2016 new generation Volt by Chevrolet.
Maserati Quattroporte is all the Italian we need to know.
Say hello to the Kia K 900.
A sexy new FRS Scion.
The power of purple – Lexus modified.
Luke’s father is cruising quite nicely in the Hot Wheels Darth Vader car.
Hot Wheels Epic Race.
2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Press & Trade Days Kickoff Party
Connected Car Expo and Los Angeles Auto Show invited industry professionals and media from around the world to celebrate at the second annual Press & Trade Days Kickoff Party on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, outside the Los Angeles Convention Center. Below are highlights from the event:
Scrumptious food made to order.
Specialty cocktails were served.
A view from inside of the tent.
The servers were most charming.
Delightful dancers entertained the crowd.
These guys took dancing to a whole new level.
Stay tuned … more to come from the Los Angeles Auto Show!
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 at Babette’s Cafe
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 on display at Babette’s Cafe.
Babette’s Café set the scene for the October 28th Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association luncheon sponsored by Mazda. Tamara Mlynarczyk and Dan Calhoun introduced us to the 2016 Mazda CX-3. What a sweet ride … the 2016 Mazda CX-3 is the fifth vehicle introduced to the U.S. with KODO—Soul of Motion design, encasing Mazda’s signature SKYACTIV Technology. The new CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV was developed to “Create the standard for the next era.” It’s a vehicle designed to meet the needs of a new generation of car buyers, supporting creative, adventurous lifestyles wherever – from the urban sprawl to the weekend getaway.
Key Features:
All trim levels will come with a standard
SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine, paired exclusively
with a six-speed automatic transmission
– Standard push-button starter
– Standard keyless entry
– Manual-shift Sport mode
– Available i-ACTIV AWD on all trim levels
– Available power glass moonroof heated seats
and cargo cover
– One-, two- or three-tone premium cloth,
leatherette or leather interior seating surfaces
– Optional 18-inch aluminum wheels
– 60/40 fold down rear seats
– Active Driving Display
– New Ceramic Metallic body color
Technology Highlights:
– Standard MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment
System with seven-inch full-color touchscreen
display and voice command
– Aha™, Pandora® and Sticher™ internet radio
– Available BOSE audio system, SiriusXM
satellite radio and HD radio
– Multi-function commander control
Safety and Security Highlights:
– Rear Camera (standard)
– i-ACTIVSENSE
– Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
– Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
– Smart Brake Support (SBS)
– Lane Departure Warning
– Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
– Blind Spot Monitoring with Cross-Traffic Alert
– High Beam Control
– Adaptive Front Lighting System
Barbara Pomerance of Pomerance & Associates with Mazda CX-3.
A view of the stylish interior and perfectly-placed display.
Sleek alloy wheels.
Tamara Mlynarczyk happily greets GAAMA members.
Jim Tucker introduces Dan Calhoun.
Babette’s Cafe prepared a feast.
Tamara Mlynarczyk thanks GAAMA members for attending.
Dan Caloun explains the Mazda CX-3’s technology to a captivated full house.
Since all good things must come to an end, we bid adieu to the Mazda CX-3 and Babette’s Cafe.
Special thanks to Tamara Mlynarczyk, Dan Calhoun and Mazda for a a delious meal and stellar presentation.
Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO Steve Cannon at the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Oct. 20
Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO Steve Cannon (left) with Jim Fitzpatrick, CEO of CBT Automotive Network, at the Oct. 20 Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North hotel.
On October 20, the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce luncheon was held at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North hotel. Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO Steve Cannon answered questions from Jim Fitzpatrick, CEO of CBT Automotive Network, a Sandy Springs-based automotive industry news outlet. Cannon talked about the car industry and his own background, including service as a U.S. Army Ranger.
CBT provided a comedic video about the top 10 reasons for buying a Mercedes here, including use of “exclusive Mercedes HOV lane” and a self-driving car that would pilot itself to Sandy Springs’ forthcoming City Walk apartments.
Mercedes recently purchased naming rights to the new Falcons football stadium, but another, lesser-known corporate move was a donation to Hands On Atlanta, an umbrella organization of local charities.
Tamara Carrera, executive director of the Sandy Springs nonprofit Community Assistance Center, thanked Cannon for Mercedes’ recent donation of a van.
Community is paramount to Mercedes-Benz USA. “We’re finding ways to give back,” Cannon said.
Donta L. Wilson, Group/State President of BB&T checking in at the Oct. 20th Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Steve Cannon, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA greets Tom Mahaffey, president and CEO of Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.
The friendly Westin Atlanta Perimeter North staff ensured all ran smoothly.
The food was divine.
Councilman Ken Dishman chats with Mayor Rusty Paul.
Bill Mulcahy, president of Mulcahy Consulting with Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis.
Tom Mahaffey escorts Steve Cannon to his seat.
Chris Burnett, chairman , Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone.
Donta L. Wilson of BB&T with Steve Cannon of Mercedes-Benz USA.
Tom Mahaffey with Karen Trylovich of A Classical Affair.
Rusty Paul, mayor of Sandy Springs with city council members.
