Automotive News - May 26, 2008 - (Page 42)

42 • MAY 26, 2008 ■ 30 with Honda Tony Masamitsu, left, of Tony Honda in Waipahu, Hawaii, receives a 30-year award for Honda from John Irby, assistant manager of American Honda Motor Co.’s Portland, Ore., zone. ■ 75 with Dodge ■ 30 with Mazda Rick Bishop of Bernie Bishop Mazda in Brookings, Ore., received a 30-year award for Mazda from Mazda North American Operations. Dick Lahm, center, president of Lahm Inc. (Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep) in Sugarcreek, Ohio, receives a 75-year award for Dodge from Jack Gannon, left, dealer network development manager at Chrysler LLC’s Great Lakes Business Center. At right is Kyle Lahm, the dealership’s general manager. Dealer association officers Milestones Jerry Hester of Quality Ford in Coushatta, La., received a 25-year award for Ford from Ford Motor Co. Keith Hudson of Jim Hudson Buick-Pontiac-GMC in Columbia, S.C., received a 25-year award for GMC from General Motors. ■ 25 with Ford Walt Oben, right, of Southgate Ford in Southgate, Mich., receives a 25-year award for Ford from Bob Smythe, Ford Motor Co.’s Detroit regional manager. We invite news items about and topquality photographs of new dealer association officers. Please include your telephone number or e-mail address. Please include no more than six people in a photo. They should be posed shoulder to shoulder. Please include names (left to right), dealership names and cities, and titles in the association. You may send a photo electronically in jpg format and at high resolution (300 dpi). E-mail items to: autonews@crain.com Or send them to: Dealers Section Automotive News 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207-2997 AUTO SHOWS May 23-June 1 — Madrid International Auto Show, Feria de Madrid, Madrid, (34) 91-722-30-00, www.salondemadrid.com July 1-7 — Syrian International Motor Show, New Damascus International Fairground, Damascus, Syria, 963-11-322-0732, www.syrmotorshow.com July 12-20 — Indonesia International Motor Show, Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia, 62 21 315 7178, www.indonesianmotorshow.com July 23-Aug. 3 — British International Motor Show, Canary Wharf, London, 020 76540600, www.britishmotorshow.co.uk Aug. 28-Sept. 1 — Moscow International Motor Show, Crocus Centre, Moscow, 7 495 935 7350, www.motorshows-ite.com Sept. 11-15 — Nitra Motor Show, Vystavnictvo Agrokomplex, Nitra, Slovakia, 421 37 6572 301, www.agrokomplex.sk Oct. 2-5 — Orange County Auto Show, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif., 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Oct. 2-5 — San Antonio Auto & Truck Show, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, 210-732-9647, www.saautodealers.com Oct. 4-19 — Paris International Motor Show (press days: Oct. 2 and 3), ParisExpo – Porte de Versailles, Paris, 33-1-56-88-2240, www.mondial-automobile.com Oct. 10-12 — Northwood University International Auto Show, Northwood University, Midland, Mich., 989-837-4823, www.northwood.edu/mi/studentlife/ autoshow Oct. 16-19 — Long Island Auto Show, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, N.Y., 717-671-4300, www.autoexpo.com Oct. 31-Nov. 2 — Central California Auto Show, Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, Fresno, Calif., 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 6-9 — Tampa Bay International Auto Show, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fla., 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 7-16 — South Florida International Auto Show, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla., 305-947-5950, www.sfliautoshow.com Nov. 9-13 — Saudi International Motor Show, Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 44-207-223-3431, www.acexpos.com Nov. 20-23 — Charlotte International Auto Show, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C., 704-364-1078, www.charlotteautoshow.com Nov. 21-23 — Connecticut International Auto Show, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Conn., 781-237-5533, www.connautoshow.com Nov. 21-23 — Memphis International Auto Show, Agricenter Expo Center & Show Place Arena, Memphis, Tenn., 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 21-30 — Los Angeles Auto Show (press days: Nov. 19 and 20), Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, 310-444-1850, www.laautoshow.com Nov. 22-29 — San Francisco International Auto Show, Moscone Convention Center, 415-331-4406, sfautoshow@att.net Nov. 26-30 — Central Florida International Auto Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 27-30 — Arizona International Auto Show, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 28-30 — Motor Trend International Auto Show – Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, 323-782-2216, www.motortrendautoshows.com Nov. 28-Dec. 7 — Istanbul Auto Show, CNR Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey, 90 212 4657475, www.itf-autoshow.com Dec. 3-7 — New England International Auto Show, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, 781-237-5533, www.bostonautoshow.com Dec. 5-14 — Bologna Motor Show, Bologna Exhibition Centre, Bologna, Italy, 39 051 6451 011, www.motorshow.it GENERAL May 28 — Automotive News Marketing Seminar, Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles, 313-446-0420, www.autonews.com/anevents May 31-June 3 — SME Annual Meeting: A Passion for Manufacturing, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Marriott Renaissance, Detroit, 313-271-1500, www.sme.org June 3-4 — Automotive CRM Summit, Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Ray, Calif., 415-553-4142, www.tlsummits.com June 11-12 — Diesel Emissions Conference, Sheraton Brussels Hotel and Towers, Brussels, Belgium, +44 20 7503 1265, www.integer-research.com June 17-19 — Digital Human Modeling for Design and Engineering Conference and Exhibition, Society of Automotive Engineers, Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, 724-776-4841, www.sae.org June 19-20 — Clean Air & Energy Independence Conference, National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, N.C., 304-293-7882, www.naftc.wvu.edu June 20-22 — Fixed Ops Training and Education Conference, Marriott Irvine, Irvine, Calif., 714-206-8485, www.fixedopsconference.com. June 23-25 — SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Congress, Society of Automotive Engineers, Shanghai Marriott Hongqiao, Shanghai, 724-776-4841, www.sae.org June 24-28 — NIADA Convention and Expo, National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, 817-640-3838, www.niada.com June 25 — Auto Russia, Astoria Hotel, St. Petersburg, Russia, +44 (0) 20 7368 9465, www.wbr.co.uk/autorussia July 7-9 — Biofuels: Specifications and Performance Symposium, Society of Automotive Engineers, Le Palais des Congres De Paris, Paris, 724-776-4841, www.sae.org July 22-24 — Plug-in 2008 Conference & Exposition: A Short Drive to Tomorrow, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, Calif., 408-395-0059, www.plugin2008.com July 25 — SEMA Internet Symposium, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, Calif., 909-396-0289, www.sema.org Aug. 11-15 — Management Briefing Seminars, Center for Automotive Research, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City, Mich., 734-929-0463, www.cargroup.org Aug. 13-14 — Next Generation Automotive CRM Summit, Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Calif., 866-599-1189, www.usaautocrm.com Sept. 14-19 — FISITA World Automotive Congress, International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies, International Congress Center, Munich, 49 (0) 211 6214-687, www.fisita.com Oct. 13-16 — SCMLogistics World, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, +65 6322 2757, www.terrapinn.com/2008/scmlog Oct. 16-19 — Manufacturing in Mexico Summit, Offshore Group, Camino Real Hotel, Saltillo, Mexico, 520-889-0022, ext. 1251, www.offshoregroup.com Oct. 20-22 — Convergence, Society of Automotive Engineers, Cobo Center, Detroit, 724-776-4841, www.sae.org Nov. 4-7 — SEMA Show, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, 909-396-0289, www.semashow.com Nov. 20 — Automotive News Green Conference/Exhibition, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Mich., 313-446-0420, www.autonews.com/anevents autonews.com For a complete listing of events, see our Web site. 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Automotive News - May 26, 2008 Bad times? Not for CEO paychecks GM seeks Volt tax break to avoid $40k sticker Ford's big cuts aim for a Honda-sized lineup Automotive News gets new marketing communications director Toyota pushes N.A. suppliers to match offshore prices VW predicts 5% U.S. sales gain Toyota plans 3 plants for hybrid batteries GM's American Axle strike tab: $2.82 billion Lawsuit in Florida targets congressman's dealership Orbiting the blogosphere Kia to build small cars in U.S. plant VW Mexico exec will run North American purchasing Fiat mulls 500 minicar for U.S. GM scraps big rwd sedans for Chevrolet and Buick Hyundai spends like never before to launch Genesis luxury sedan Surprise: Suzuki slides as fuel prices rise GM paid Walter Chrysler a whopping $600,000 a year Chrysler sends mystery shoppers to dealerships Toyota owes royalties on some hybrids GM, American Axle to resume output Ford predicts bigger demand for smaller engines in Escape This is Volvo? Ads sell chic, not just safety An overnight success in 50 years Obama's comments were out of line Japan does it; why shouldn't we? 25% is high, but Chrysler is wise to revisit SCORE Safety efforts must focus on the driver Blame the dealer for poor service Don't judge Ford quality by just one car Ford quality is best in many years Mitsubishi considers piggybacking with Caterpillar suppliers to cut costs Nissan to make lithium ion batteries 'Boss Ket,' Connery inspire Tim Jackson Germany leads rise in Europe sales Court: Buyers must act in good faith to win lemon law damages Nissan wants suppliers to reduce utility bills Bajaj: From scooters to autos The next $2,500 car? Infiniti will look different, add engine power in Europe Lamborghini boss wants to keep the big engines Lamborghini ups ante in 'entry' supercars Continental exec: We're done selling VDO assets Honda plans Fit hybrid Outgoing Visteon CEO to receive $2.5 million Audi production chief: Cooperation with Porsche will grow Picture this RV shipments fall in March M-B will buy Chrysler studio Supplier personnel VW expects to reap big share of U.S. diesel market Valeo CEO Morin: Pass rising costs to consumers Suppliers to the 2008 Nissan Altima Dealers Auction workshops demystify Web buying April used-vehicle prices: Light trucks fall and cars rise Volvo certified plan offers free satellite radio Mulally: Full speed toward smaller Toyota plans credit card Sanfilippo switches agencies International idles plant Honda Pilot starts at $28,230 Plastech plans assets auction What counts GM's 2-pronged strategy for Calif. rules: If you can't beat 'em . . . meet 'em New wheels for the cop shop The cost of luxury? For Hyundai, it would have been $2.5 billion New tools allow early design input from consumers Lexus in the sky with carbon: How ex-Beatle's PR effort tanked Buy an '08 . . . get a .44 $4 gasoline gives new cachet to aging econo-beaters Time tips its hat to Tata Car marketers: Magazines must widen ad reach Automakers seek 'one-to-one' approach to magazine ads Auto ads go to the movies Here's the next big thing: Ads tailored to you GMC courts women with Acadia

Automotive News - May 26, 2008

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