January 2013 President’s Letter
OK, New Year’s Day has passed but my family celebrates the Jan. 6 holiday, so happy Three Kings Day! For once I’m early with a letter.
NEMPA’s 2012 Holiday Party Spreads Good Cheer
NEMPA’s annual holiday party at the Boston Globe drew automakers and media people from across the country for good food, good company, Christmas entertainment and gifts.
The VW Group visits NEMPA
NEMPA isn’t often visited by carmakers unless they have a formal presentation to make, but when five representatives of VW’s national communications team stopped by one evening after Thanksgiving, it really was simply to meet, greet and socialize.
NEMPA Meets the 2013 Escape at LAAM
Sixty percent of people shopping for a new car today are looking in either the compact-SUV or the midsize-sedan segments. “Combine those two groups and you have what we call the ‘Super Segment,’” Mike Murphy, Ford’s Global C-Car marketing manager, told NEMPA. Furthermore, by the end of 2013 compact SUVs are projected to account for […]
October 2012 President’s Letter
Just a quick letter this month— I can’t stress enough how important it is for manufacturers to start getting vehicles into the NEMPA fleet for the Winter Car of New England competition. It’s been said before, but: The best way to be earn a Winter Car award is to get vehicles into the fleet early—and […]
September 2012 President’s Letter
It’s hard to believe that September is already here and my girls have started school. What doubly surprises me is we have to start talking about New England Winter Vehicle of the Year. Sure, it’s 80 degrees outside as I sit at my computer, but it’s time to start thinking about winter. We know there […]