Archive for March, 2016
2015 New York International Auto Show
The 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) kicked off in style with several unveilings and a host of new cars. Needless to say, there was plenty of automotive hotness to go around. For over 115 years, the show has been one of the largest car shows in America and a place to see and be seen. New this year was the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) Reception with FCA, Mini, Mitsubishi, Scion and Subaru. Barbara Pomerance joined The Washington Auto Show delegation to attend NYIAS.
Below are a few highlights:
Painted models pose in front of a backdrop creating an illusion of wonder.
Tim Glynn, Digital Media Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc. with members of The Washington Auto Show team, Bob Yoffe of Yoffe Expo and John O’Donnell, CEO of Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association.
Toyota Mirai FCV named 2016 World Green Car.
Mazda MX-5 RF named 2016 World Car of the Year!
The HOT and super sexy 2017 Nissan GT-R.
The Extra Terrestrial Vehicle Space Car. This creation is out of left field. It was made by a Florida car enthusiast, not a car manufacturer.
Barbara Pomerance , ceo, Pomerance & Associates with Kimatni Rawlins, ceo, Automotive Rhythms.
The 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show
The 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show features more than 400 import and domestic cars, light trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. Members of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) were on hand for a sneak peek of the show floor prior to opening on March 9th. In addition, GAAMA awarded the best of show.
“It was a very exciting, diverse and eclectic selection of vehicles,” said incoming GAAMA President Christopher Lawrence, CEO of AutoAcademics, an automotive consultancy that aims to educate and assist consumers in making intelligent, unbiased, and logical automotive choices. “Every year we are excited and impressed by the new technology, sleek designs and powertrain efficiencies. The judges had a tough job and after much discussion, we selected the best in each category.”
The 2016 winners:
Green: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Luxury: 2017 Lexus LC 500
Performance: 2017 Acura NSX
Biggest Bang for the Buck: 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Truck: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty
SUV/Crossover: 2017 Infiniti QX30
Judges Choice: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Highlights below:
The grand entrance to the 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show.
The 2017 Ram Power Wagon sports a front end winch.
The 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider.
This Toyota Prius is a beauty.
The Lexus LC 500 Luxury Coupe “wows” the media.
Tamara Mlynarczyk, Manager, Public Affairs, Mazda North American Operations with Mazda Motorsports racer Andrew Carbonell, who helped develop Mazda’s 2016 Global MX-5 Cup car!
The Mercedes-Benz E 220 d is coming soon to a dealer near you.
Christian Bokich,Dept. Manager, Product & Technology Communications,
Mercedes-Benz USA and Barbara Pomerance, CEO, Pomerance & Associates.
Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors North America.
Yes, that’s a KIA! What a beauty!
Steve Parrett, Manager, Southeast and South Central Region Communications, Nissan.
The Nissan 370Z has very lovely lines.
The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Awards and the Annual Meeting and Luncheon Sponsors.
Steve Parrett accepts the GAAMA award for Best SUV/Crossover: 2017 Infiniti QX30.
Joe Van Hoose of Jackson Spalding presented Corey Proffitt, East Coast Communications Manager of Toyota with the GAAMA Award for Best Luxury: 2017 Lexus LC 500.
Kimberly Shults of FCA was graced with two GAAMA Awards – Best Green: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Judges Choice: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Ariel Garcia-Linares of Ketchum accepted the GAAMA Award for Biggest Bang for the Buck: 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
The show runs through Sunday, March 13. For details, visit http://goautoshow.com/site/.
The 2016 Geneva Motor Show
First held in 1905 the Geneva Motor Show has hosted almost all major internal combustion engine models in the history of the automobile, along with benzene- and steam-powered cars from the beginning of the century. Exotic supercars often steal the spotlight during their debuts at the show. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs and international partnerships have been announced at the exhibition. The show is regarded as a level playing field for the world’s automakers, aided by the fact Switzerland lacks an auto industry of its own.
See highlights from this year’s show below:
Geoff Pohanka, chairman of The Washington Auto Show, John O’Donnell, ceo of Washington Area New Automobile Dealer Association, Daniel Jobe of the Washington Auto Show Committee, Rod Alberts, executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA).
Geoff Pohanka, chairman of The Washington Auto Show, Robert Moran, director of corporate communications, Mercedes-Benz USA, John O’Donnell, ceo of Washington Area New Automobile Dealer Association.
The Marvelous McLaren 570GT.
Robert Yoffe, show manager, The Washington Auto Show, John Paolo Canton, senior public relations manager, Americas Region at McLaren Group Ltd and John O’Donnell, ceo, The Washington Auto Show.
Daniel Jobe, committee member, The Washington Auto Show.
“Stylish Man, Sexy Car”
John O’Donnell, ceo, The Washington Auto Show looks great next to a lovely Lamborghini.
1952 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante
Koenigsegg … can we say HOT?
Very pretty product specialists.
Barbara Pomerance, ceo, Pomerance & Associates graces a Lamborghini.
The McLaren 675LT IS the power of WOW!
Fragile: Beautiful Gifts at Great Prices
If you appreciate exceptional personal service and beautiful gifts of quality and taste, Fragile is the place for you. From Michael Aram to Zodax, and everything in between, the vast selection of china, crystal and unique gifts make shopping fun, easy and hassle-free. Fragile is located in Sandy Springs and is known for discounted prices on high-end items.
Thank you, Helen, for going above and beyond to help me yesterday!
Fragile has convenient hours including Sunday shopping by appointment.
The cheery and spacious interior makes shopping a pleasure.
Fragile is located at 6235-B Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328, or visit them on the web at www.fragilegifts.com.
The 2016 Ferrari California T is the Art of Speed
Last week at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, Ferrari announced a new performance handling upgrade for the California T called the Handling Speciale package. It combines several key updates that gives the California T better track handling and a throatier sound.
I had the pleasure of a joyride in the 2016 Ferrari California T on March 3. I was excited to see what lurked under this bad boy’s hood: a turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 featuring a host of power-adding, fuel-sipping technologies like direct injection and Ferrari’s Variable Boost Management. Producing a potent 560 horsepower and 557 pound-feet of torque, the California T hits 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.6 seconds.
While all Ferrari California Ts boast the same slick seven-speed dual clutch gearbox; however, the Handling Speciale package offers quicker up- and downshifts, both in automatic and manual modes. Because the “HS” treatment also includes a new quad-exhaust system, it is tuned to produce a fuller, more pronounced note at high revs.
At a base price of $205,000, the 2016 California T is quite a deal.
2016 Ferrari California T.
The new multi-function steering wheel looks like it was ripped out of a Formula1 car. The center infotainment system is angled vertically, as are the bank of HVAC controls. Below that is a reworked center console with buttons for reverse, automatic mode, and launch control. The huge paddle shifters shine brightly behind the flat-bottomed steering wheel.
The sleekly-styled dash.
Of course I drove the Ferrari California T in Sport mode …
Passenger room is good up front, but the plus-two rear seats are best reserved for extra gear.
The new quad-exhaust system is tuned to produce a fuller, more pronounced note at high revs.
I must say, I loved the way the Ferrari California T handled.
The 2016 Ferrari California T looks great from all angles.
The end of my joyride.
Thank you Davio’s for hosting the Ferrari Art of Speed event!
