MotorPR News: Paige Appointed Manager, Brand Public Relations for Mercedes-Benz USA
June 6, 2008
announced the appointment of Adam Paige to the position of manager of brand
public relations for MBUSA, effective immediately.
In this role, Paige is responsible for all communications strategies
and activities in support of brand public relations across Mercedes-Benz
portfolio of lifestyle and classic car initiatives. Paige reports to Geoff
Day, director, corporate communications.
Paige brings more than a decade of brand and corporate communications
experience to MBUSA. Most recently, he served as a vice president at Cohn &
Wolfe, a mid-sized public relations agency based in Manhattan.
Paige has worked on numerous product introductions including the U.S.
launch of Tanqueray Rangpur and Plymouth Gin, and global launch of Digicel,
a telecommunications provider in the Caribbean. During his tenure at Cohn &
Wolfe, he created and launched brand public relations programs for clients
including Ford, Panasonic, and Michelin.
Prior to Cohn & Wolfe, Paige served as an event coordinator for The
Rockefeller University and The City of Albany Office of Special Events.
A resident of Brooklyn Heights, Paige holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
in communications from State University at Albany in Albany, NY and studied
film at the University of North London.
Ford Opens 200th Dealership in China; Continues to Enhance Overall Customer Experience
May 26, 2008
— New dealership in Chongqing expands further Ford brand dealer network
covering the whole country, and doubles the number of Ford’s full-service
dealerships in China from the end of 2005.
– Ford continues to work with its dealers to improve customer satisfaction
by implementing ‘Ford Service’ training and requiring QualityCare
certification.
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ATX Proposes .car Initiative to Facilitate Safe Web Browsing in Vehicles
May 20, 2008
Telematics Provider Requests Connected Vehicle Trade Association to Organize Coalition to Promote Tools for In-Vehicle Web Design
With Gas Prices Skyrocketing, Cars.com Identifies Cars that Offer Best Bang for Your Buck
May 19, 2008
As the price of gas reaches record highs, more car shoppers are making fuel efficiency a top priority. While gas mileage alone typically takes center stage in the decision-making process, combining the sticker price of a car with its predicted lifetime fuel cost can offer consumers a better picture of their overall savings during the lifetime of a car.
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Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Study Names Most Improved Marks in Luxury Sedan Segment
May 12, 2008
Study Reveals Cadillac, Audi Have Most Increased Brand Perception AmongLuxury New-Car Shoppers. Read more
CarMax Named America’s Most Admired Company in Automotive Retailing, Services by FORTUNE magazine
March 4, 2008
CarMax Named America’s Most Admired Company in Automotive Retailing, Services by FORTUNE magazine
RICHMOND, Va., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the
nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been ranked No. 1 on FORTUNE
magazine’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies in the automotive
retailing, services industry. CarMax also ranked No. 1 on the list in 2006.
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Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007
March 4, 2008
ERLANGER, Ky., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Toyota Motor
Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced
award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those
suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in the following areas:
Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and
Quality. Read more
Chrysler LLC Restructures and Expands Incentive Plan to Benefit Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families
March 4, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Chrysler LLC today
announced that the Company will expand its support for the U.S. military by
adding a $500 cash allowance to the retail purchase or lease of a new,
eligible Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle. A three-year service contract
also is included for all eligible military consumers. Read more
New Research Shows Car Crash Deaths Increase Starting At Age 12
March 4, 2008
Researchers share 5 key tips for parents to protect children from
unsafe driving situations Read more
World’s First Car Key Resistant and Self Cleaning Automobile
March 4, 2008
BRIGHTON, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine for a moment, a world
where pilots can safely bypass the deicing pad prior to a winter flight, an
automobile that is car key resistant and requires 60% less cleaning, an
ocean liner hull that repels marine growth, or a car wheel that prevents
the unsightly appearance of brake dust or a speed boat that resists fading.
These and other amazing coating benefits are now possible due to recent
developments in nanotechnology. Read more
