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  • 22 May 2016 10:34 AM | Greg Morrison

     The merger of Fiat and Chrysler also became an opportunity to share expertise and platforms. But as Bumper2Bumpertv has learned not all of these arrangements end up with both sides being equal.

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  • 17 May 2016 7:40 PM | Christopher Lawrence

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    Christopher Lawrence
    AutoAcademics
    (215) 514-8002
    autoacademics@comcast.net


    Georgia Journalists Name Chrysler’s Pacifica Best Family Car 2016

    ATLANTA: The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) held its fourth annual Family Car Challenge at Lake Lanier Islands and named the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica the best family car for 2016. More than 40 journalists, representing national and publications and websites as well as bloggers and broadcast automotive journalists, test drove 24 vehicles and rated the cars and trucks.

    In addition to the Pacifica winning Best Family Car, the other category winners were:

    Best Value: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

    Beset Technology: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

    Best Three Row: 2016 Ford Explorer

    Best Family Pickup Truck: 2016 Ram 1500

    Best Luxury: 2016 Lexus LX 570

    Best Green: 2017 Chevrolet Volt

    “It was our most competitive Family Car Challenge yet and our journalists took almost 200 rides in the cars and trucks in order to truly get a feel for the vehicle, its value, energy efficiency, its technology and comfort,” says GAAMA President Christopher Lawrence, CEO of AutoAcademics. “In the front of our minds was always the family factor and whether this would be a vehicle that would be as family-friendly doing school drop-offs as well as taking the family road trip.”

    Another exciting aspect of the Challenge was that the journalists were among the first to test drive some vehicles that were just re-introduced to the market, such as the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. “Because of the Family Car Challenge our members’ readers and listeners will be able to get some of the first initial impressions of these remarkable cars,” says Lawrence. “It’s another testament as to the respect GAAMA’s Family Car Challenge is receiving within the automotive industry.”

    Participating manufacturers were: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen.

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    GAAMA’s objective is to further professionalism of the automotive media, provide a forum for newsworthy people and products connected with the automotive industry and to bring together people whose activities are related to the field of automotive journalism, public relations and related fields for the mutual benefit of all parties.

  • 17 May 2016 3:04 PM | Greg Morrison

    Every year journalists come up with their best of lists. Of course Bumper2Bumpertv wants to get in on that fun and we do so by being part of a regional group of automotive writers with a focus on what works best for families.

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  • 14 May 2016 7:05 PM | Greg Morrison

     The crossover or small SUV was once limited to the North American market. Now it is a global platform and as Bumper2Bumpertv tells us KIA is competing well in the segment.

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  • 13 May 2016 7:38 AM | Anonymous

    Evaluation form for Family Car Challenge media participants

  • 22 Apr 2016 1:41 PM | Christopher Lawrence


                                                                                       

    For Immediate Release

    Contact:           Dean Case, Mazda Motorsports (310) 318-4582, mazdaspeed@MazdaUSA.com

                            Debbie Ebalobo, SCCA Pro Racing (917) 868-6253, debbie.ebalobo@gmail.com

    Robby Foley Takes His $100,000 Mazda Scholarship to Atlanta

    - Foley to Compete in 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup

    presented by BFGoodrich Tires -

    IRVINE, Calif. (April 20, 2016) – Robby Foley didn’t just win a championship in 2015, he joined an elite list of Mazda scholarship winners on the Mazda Road to 24 racing ladder. And, thanks to his on-track success, he earned a $100,000 scholarship to help move his racing career to the next level. Foley has chosen to take his scholarship money to the Atlanta Motorsports Group racing team, and will compete in the 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires.

    Quotes:

    Robby Foley: "Winning the Mazda scholarship has been a goal of mine ever since I began racing cars. There truly is no other defined ladder system where young drivers receive such great support and are given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of motorsports. I am so honored to join past champions and proven talents on the Mazda ladder system and take on a bigger role within the Mazda family. Racing in the Skip Barber series the past few seasons, I had the luxury of an inside look at how all of the teams operate, and to me, the Atlanta Motorsports Group operation was a step above the competition and a place I would fit in well. The team has a passion for success, and their proven championship pedigree aligns with my goals looking forward. I can't wait to get the season going in a few weeks."

    John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations: “We’re thrilled to have Robby Foley join the list of Mazda scholarship racers. He is an impressive young man, both on and off the track. We expect he’ll have a great season in 2016 and beyond.”

    Foley, age 19, will make his 2016 season debut on Friday, April 29 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. When not at the racetrack, Foley is a full-time engineering student at Auburn University. Foley has been working on his motorsports engineering skills at school as a member of the Auburn Formula SAE team.

    The MX-5 Cup is the signature series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24), the sports car counterpart to the Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI). The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship to further their racing career.  On both paths, Mazda-powered champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career, either toward a goal in the IMSA Mazda Prototype (#MRT24) or the IndyCar Indy Lights (#MRTI) car.

    The 2016 MX-5 Cup season will feature the all-new fourth generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. For the first time, Mazda has commissioned complete turnkey racecars, ensuring all cars are as close to identical as possible, and all to ensure the best drivers rise to the top. The first orders for the new racecar were accepted starting on October 1, 2015, and within the first 36 hours after the announcement, more than 40 racers placed $10,000 deposits for the $53,000 race car. More than 90 deposits have now been accepted, with more than 60 cars delivered to date. Information on the car is online at www.mazdamotorsports.com 

    Rounds              Date                            Venue                                                    Racing with

    1-2                      April 28 – May 1          Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca              IMSA

    3-4                      May 13-15                   Watkins Glen International Raceway     Trans Am

    5-6                      June 17-19                  Road America                                        SCCA

    7-8                      July 8-10                     Canadian Tire Motorsport Park                       IMSA

    9-10                    August 26-28               VIRginia International Raceway             IMSA

    11-12                  Sept 28-30                  Road Atlanta                                          IMSA

    About Mazda Motorsports 

    Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and MazdaMotorsports on Instagram and Facebook.

     

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  • 21 Apr 2016 5:51 PM | Anonymous

    Lots of people become car enthusiasts with the help of a family member. But if you're like me, you're going to have to figure it out yourself. 

    Here are five easy steps to help you get started. 

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  • 20 Apr 2016 3:15 PM | Greg Morrison

    Mercedes Benz went back to the drawing board in the GL segment and may have come up with something works for drivers who want the function of an SUV and the handling of a sedan. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at how this comes together in the GLC 300

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