Karen Miskimins and Staff Celebrate the Power of Women Consumers

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 02, 2011 - Karen Miskimins and Staff Celebrate the Power of Women Consumers While Marking the 10-Year Anniversary of the GM Women's Retail Network

(Hardin, Montana) – Never underestimate the power of a woman.  Based on a 2010 womendrivers.com report, women buy more than half of the new cars in the US and spend over $200 billion on new cars and mechanical servicing of vehicles each year.  Yet, when it comes to owning and staffing automotive deal raising chickens erships, the numbers do not reflect marketplace reality.

Recognizing the incongruity, 10 years ago, General Motors implemented the Women's Retail Initiative, which has grown to become the Women's Retail Network (WRN).  As many network members will attest, being part of a group is invigorating, rewarding and valuable.

"I feel fortunate to be part of the GM Women's Retail Network – a powerful group that offers support, camaraderie, education and insight," said Karen Miskimins, Dealer, Hardin Chevrolet.  "Additionally, while 10 years is quite a milestone, we're focused on the future – strengthening the network and its capabilities as well as strengthening and improving the retail experience for consumers."

Since implementing a process to more systematically include and recruit women in the automotive retail sphere, GM is able to maintain a strong presence of women dealers.  Importantly, these women retailers are generating solid results – contributing about $4.7 billion in sales every year.

"The power of women in the automotive marketplace is remarkable," GM WRN Director Celeste Briggs explained.  "GM recognized this power and knew that it needed to create an environment that is friendly to women in our stores, and welcoming to women in the Service Department.  What better way, 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible than to more closely align the GM dealer ownership and employee makeup with the marketplace."

As the sole automaker with a process to automobile news develop and attract women dealers, GM has realized gains from its commitment.  In 2001, about 2.6 percent of GM dealers were women.  Today, the number of GM women dealers has grown to 4.2 percent.

Quite simply, the Mission of the WRN is to attract more women into GM retail organizations as dealer operators, general managers and employees – as well as make the dealership environment more inviting to female customers.  This year, GM adds a scholarship program as another way to attract and grow the number of women in automotive retail careers.

Celebrating 10 years, while in part a culmination of efforts by a great many people, serves as a so first drive audi a6 lid foundation for the next 10 years and beyond.  With programs dedicated to enhancing women's consumer experience in the showroom and service bays, recruiting new women into the retail fold and improving profit opportunity, WRN is actively pursuing its potential.

For more information, please contact:

Karen Miskimins, Dealer Hardin Chevrolet kmiskimins@hardinauto.com

(Karen Miskimins is a partner with Jamey Eisenbarth at Hardin Chevrolet; serving Hardin MT, Billings MT, Sheridan WY and the surrounding areas with Chevrolet sales and Chevrolet service).

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NAPA - Orange County Auto Parts announces biggest tool event in 85 years.

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 01, 2011 – Santa Ana, CA -- August 1, 2011 -- NAPA - Orange County Auto Parts has announced plans to hold its annual tool event on August 18, 2011.  The Event will run on site at their Santa Ana, CA ba first drive audi a6 sed fa Infiniti m hybird cility (515 E. 1st St.)  from 10am to 6pm.  Complimentary food and drinks will be available from 11am to 1pm.  The event will feature the year's best prices for the company's many installer and commercial customers.  This is the event where they look to fill their shops with new machines and industrial equipment. However, the sale will also include Do-It-Yourself tools for those who like to work on their own cars at home or take on projects around the house. The NAPA tool sale marks the one time a year customers can take advantage of exclusive manufacturer discounts that are much higher than the normal discounts offered.  If you're looking for a new set of wrenches, sockets, or even a new drill - they will be on hand and heavily discounted.  Representatives from each manufacturer will be available for demonstration ni ssan GTR specification s and to answer questions and help plan DIY projects.  For advance pricing inquiries, customers can contact the store for more information. Since 1925, Orange County Auto Parts has proudly served the community's automotive needs.  Specializing in maintaining many municipal and commercial fleets, the company also has a steady stream of independent mechanics that rely on a parts store with great inventory and low prices.  "We are really proud to b bmw M5 specification e a part of the history and fabric of this community," said Mark Akoubian, owner.  "When people need quality parts and the know how to go along with it - they come to us."

About NAPA - Orange County Auto Parts Founded in 1925, NAPA - Orange County Auto Parts is the county's longest running auto parts store and serves all segments of the automotive and truck repair industry via a fleet of delivery vehicles.  Machine Shop service available on site.  For more information, please visit www.ocnapa.com  or call 714-547-0711.                 Media Contact Mark Akoubian NAPA - Orange County Auto Parts 714-547-0711 mark@ocnapa.com

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FALKEN Porsche secures fastest lap at Grenzlandrennen VLN race

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 01, 2011 – Against a very strong field, the FALKEN Motorsports team once again proved its ability in the 34th RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen, part of the VLN Endurance Racing Championship. FALKEN's Porsche 997 GT3 R ultimately achieved the fastest overall lap time of 8:21.781 minutes and finished eighth overall.

159 starters lined up for the Grenzlandrennen including many of the strongest runners from the recent Nürburgring 24 Hour Race. Pilots Sebastian Asch and Peter Dumbreck both pushed the Porsche to the limit and after five pit stops the FALKEN car crossed the finish line in eighth place overall in what was only the team's third VLN competition.

Taking part in the race for tyre testing purposes, the FALKEN Porsche had already braved a rain-drenched practice and qualifying to deliver the second-fastest lap time at 9:35.224 minutes and thus start in the first group. "Although this was our first time using the new wet tyres, everything went very well in the morning," said FALKEN driver Sebastian Asch. "It is great that we don't have to worry even when dealing with all-new development tyres – the baseline quality is always excellent and the vehicle handles well regardless of the surface variations."

The 480bhp Porsche started on intermediates from the pits, having undergone a drive shaft replacement immediately before the VLN race. After t 2011 Dodge Durango R / T he opening lap, the car was back in the pit lane as team chief Sven Schnabl's crew decided to go with slicks on a drying track. Then FALKEN stepped up the pace. After nine laps and the third pit stop the Infiniti m hybird Japanese tyre manufacturer's team had advanced from 21st position up to ninth place. On the tenth lap the Grenzlandrennen was interrupted by a crash involving three vehicles at the "Tiergarten" section of the circuit.

In ninth at restart, the FALKEN team performed three more fast laps before coming in for further pit stop. Back on the track, Sebastian Asch und Peter Dumbreck continued to push their blue and turquoise Porsche hard before a further stoppage following a six-car bmw M5 specification pileup at the "Bergwerk" section. Despite two restarts, the seventh VLN race will count toward the championship.

"Without our planned stops, we would be among the top three," added Sebastian Asch summing up the successful racing and test mission. "Despite stopping in the pits three times we still made eighth place overall. Our thorough testing means that we will have another really good tyre for next season, which will allow us to apply more pressure on our competit goverment technology ors."

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Boom Mat Introduces New Leather Look Sound Barrier

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 01, 2011 – AVON LAKE, OHIO  – B first drive audi a6 oom Mat™, a division of Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) and a leading brand of automotive performance acoustical and thermal insulation, creates products that merge form and function.  The new Leather Look Sound Barrier is an ideal way to reduce noise and have a premium leather appearance.  Available in a moisture resistant, black leather embossed mate 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible rial, this product was designed for insulating trunks, door panels, floors, speaker boxes and package shelves – any interior area of a vehicle where a leather appearance would provide a finishin raising chickens g touch.

Function is equally important and the new Leather Look Sound Barrier is proven to significantly reduce incoming sounds caused by outside noise, troublesome rattles or squeaks, while providing a level of thermal insulation that lessens transfer of heat and cold in any climate Infiniti m hybird .  Now available in three sizes: 24" X 48" (8 sq. ft.), 48" X 48" (16 sq. ft.) and 48" widths sold by the linear foot.  Part numbers respectively are: 050120, 050121, and 050122.

For more information on Boom Mat's Leather Look Sound Barrier, visit: http://www.designengineering.com. For technical assistance on this and other Boom Mat acoustic performance product products, call toll free at 800-264-9472, or e-mail: Sales@DesignEngineering.com.

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Denver Auto Body Shop Fisher Auto Provides Full Service Collision Center

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2011 – Fisher Auto's Collision Center is the Denver area's premier full service auto repair shop, providing customers with the highest level of certified, guaranteed workmanship as well as generous complimentary services.  Taking a vehicle to a repair shop that cuts corners with cheap parts and non-certified technicians can cause a lot of extra costs and problems down the line.  With Fisher Auto Body, customers know that their car will be back up and running at its full potential in no time for a price they can afford.  Learn more about Boulder's Fisher Auto Collision Center here:

http://www.fisherauto.com/collision-center

3;Services Available at Fisher Auto's Collision Center

Fisher Auto's Collision Center is a full service repair facility, special 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible izing in all types of automotive work.  Their trained technicians can perform large-scale full body auto repair on vehicles have been involved in major collisions, as well as tending to those ne first drive audi a6 eding some simpler touch-up work.  The Collision Center happily provides free estimates on any work to be done so that customers can make an informed decision about repairs.  Whether a vehicle has hail damage, minor scrapes and scratches, or major collision damage, Fisher Auto's Collision Center in Boulder can take care of it.  For parking lot dings and other small indentations, they also offer paint-less dent repair.

At Fisher Auto they not only handle body work but also provide a variety of other services, including:

•   Vehicle detailing •   Window tinting •   Clear bra installation •   Windshield replacement

Additionally, in order to ensure that your vehicle performs at the highest possible level for many years, the Collision Center at Fisher Auto will complete standard factory scheduled maintenance such as the following:

•   Lube, oil, and filter ch bmw M5 specification ange •   Front end alignment •   Tire balance and rotation •   Replace/Adjust brakes •   Muffler/Exhaust repair •   Coolant flush •   Vehicle checkup/inspection •   Transmission flush

For information on their 40-minute Express Service visit:

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Why Use Fisher Auto's Collision Center?

As a Honda-Kia dealer, Fisher Auto Body uses only Genuine Honda and Kia Automotive Parts to ensure maximum performance and reliability for customers' vehicles.  Those who don't drive a Kia or Honda can rest assured that the parts used to repair their vehicles will be held to the same high standard, as Fisher Auto makes a firm commitment never to offer anything but the highest quality parts and services.  This is why, as a member of the DuPont Performance Alliance backed by the DuPont Assurance of Quality, all of Fisher Auto's experienced technicians are ASE certified.  

At Fisher Auto's Collision Center in Boulder, they are so confident in the level of service they provide that all work is guaranteed for as long as their customer owns the vehicle.  Fisher Auto Body is also an accepted direct repair facility for most major insurance companies.

Fisher Auto understands that having a vehicle in the shop is a major inconvenience, which is why they provide a variety of complimentary services to make things easier for drivers having work done.  Customers should ask about their free loaner bicycles, which can be taken out for some fresh air in the beautiful Colorado mountains while thei 2011 Dodge Durango R / T r vehicle is being serviced.  For longer repairs, Fisher Auto offers free two-day car rental and shuttle services so that drivers experience minimal disruption to their daily routines.

For auto repair in Denver and the surrounding areas, Fisher Auto's Collision Center can't be beat.  Providing the best in new and used car sales, standard vehicle maintenance, and full body repair services for over 40 years, Fisher Auto is a leader in quality automotive care.  For a list of their complete inventory or for more information on services offered at their Collision Center, visit them online:

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Georgia BMW Service Center Offers Quality Service at Competitive Prices

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2011 – Georgia residents in need of a tune-up or maintenance for their vehicle can expect fast and r 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 eliable service at the Georgia BMW service center of BMW of Macon. As a leading BMW service center in Georgia, customers are offered quality service and repair at value prices.

Need an oil change, coolant flush, tire rotation, or brake replacement? The complete Georgia BMW service center at BMW of Macon is the right place. The friendly staff and technicians are expertly trained on vehicles of every make and are eager to take on whatever service your vehicle may require.

The BMW service experts at BMW of Macon work efficiently to keep every vehicle up to industry standards. The expert technici Infiniti m hybird ans at BMW of Macon have year raising chickens s of experience, so Georgia BMW service customers can expect quality and dependable repair work.

The service technicians at BMW of Macon know how important a driver's vehicle is to them and that's why Georgia BMW service customers can expect high quality first drive audi a6 work the first time. The mechanics will also advise consumers on future issues that may cause problems.

Georgia BMW service customers can save big on automobile maintenance repairs with monthly service specials at BMW of Macon. The BMW of Macon service center is equipped with state of the art technology and they only use recommended OEM parts for servicing and repairing any car.

BMW of Macon is equipped with the latest tools, computer diagnostic equipment, and best of all trained technicians. To learn more about the BMW of Macon service center, please call (478) 757 7000 or visit http://www.bmwofmacon.com/web/service

About: With almost 75 years in the automotive business it is BMW of Macon's stated policy to treat every visitor that enters their dealership as they would an honored guest in their home: every day, every time, without exception.  And while the singular passion of BMW has always been to create joy in driving, BMW of Macon strives to make your purchase and ownership experience a joy as well.

Contact: BMW of Macon 111 Riverside Parkway Macon, GA 31210 478-757-7000 http://www.bmwofmacon.com/ http://www.bmwgeo rgia.net

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2011 Kia Sportage wins award and is in stock at Chicago Kia Hawkinson Kia

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2011 – 2011 Kia Sportage awarded Vehicle Satisfaction Award

2011 Kia Sportage is for sale in Chicago at Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall.

We have the largest selection of New Kias in the Chicago area.

AUTOPACIFIC PRESENTS KIA MOTORS AMERICA WITH 2011 VEHICLE SATISFACTION AWARD

On July 21, the team from AutoPacific officially presented Kia Motors America (KMA) with the 2011 Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) for the 2011 Sportage during a ceremony at KMA's Corporate Headquarters.

More than 120 team members were present as John Crowe, vice president, service and aftersale operations, accepted the award on behalf of KMA.

Sportage was named the top vehicle in the Compact Crossover SUV category, based on feedback from owners.

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Meanwhile, the 2011 Optima posted significant increases in positive owner feedback, ranking second in the Premium Mid-Size Car category.

High marks for both Sportage and Optima helped the Kia brand move up 12 positions in the 2011 survey, one of the industry's largest increases.

AutoPacific's study summarizes the results from more than 68,000 new vehicle owners to determine winners in each vehicle segment.

The 2011 Sportage was selected for delivering value and high levels of satisfaction across 48 separate categories that objectively measure the ownership experience. In addition, the study helps consumers sort through the 262 car and truck nameplates presently available in the U.S. to make wise p goverment technology urchase decisions.

AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award is an industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle.

Since it was first launched, the Kia Sportage has won numerous awards and accolades around the world. The sales professionals at Briggs Kia - the premiere Kia dealership in Topeka, Kansas and surrounding areas - know that the Sportage is going to continue to garner awards in the months and years ahead.

They just have to look at local sales to know how popular this vehicle is with consumers.

One of the great things about the Kia Sportage is that many different types of drivers enjoy it.

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This is because a lot of thought and consideration has gone into the overall design of the vehicle. From the shape and styling to the performance (gas mileage), a lot of work has gone into making the Sportage great and all that hard work is paying off.

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