During meetings with vendors and site organizers years ago, Josephine
Alcazar often felt invisible. Although she was the co-owner of Russo
and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions, she wasn't treated as an
equal. This article in the Arizona Central explains
that, today, Alcazar remains instrumental in the success of one of the
"big three" collector-car auctions in Phoenix, Arizona.
No, your eyes do not deceive you. This guy is in Hello Kitty Hell.
He lives in fear of the over-Hello-Kittification of his wife's car. And
now his wife wants to add Hello Kitty wheels. They're sooooooo cute!
See for yourself at Kittyhell.com
What started out as a bunch of ladies sharing a bottle of wine and discussing antique cars has evolved into a Ladies' Vermont car rally that
benefits the Vergennes Opera House. Now nearing a decade old, last
week's event renovates the old opera house, and funds the 60 or 70
programs that come through the facility a year. That's car cruising fun
for a good cause!
The Philadelphia Eagles and Linebacker Takeo Spikes are partnering with
the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority to present the 2007 Stars & Cars Sweepstakes. Visit www.watchyourcar.org to enter the sweepstakes and learn how to protect your vehicle from theft.
Michigan's annual fall color show is beginning to peak across the far
western and northern Upper Peninsula, reports AAA Michigan. In fact,
AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitor's bureaus
report red and purple hues are 15-25 percent developed there. Fall
color watchers can find more information about colorful drives at theautochannel.com
Those funny guys over at Jalopnik
found this funny product at Skymall, and had this funny thing to say
about it: "We found the following product in the SkyMall catalog on the
way home from Los Angeles last night and can't make heads or tails of
it." Whatever. Those Jalopnik guys are funny. Sometimes.
Auto enthusiasts will get their first look at the newest and hottest innovations from auto makers worldwide at the upcoming Northwood University International Auto Show,
September 28-30, 2007 at Northwood University's Midland, Michigan,
campus. A V.I.P. event will open the show on Friday, featuring a panel
discussion with industry leaders and influencers, including our very
own Jody DeVere, President of AskPatty.com and Women's Automotive
Association International. Go Jody!
Everyone's looking for a way to enhance their vehicle's performance. If you're not using Top-Tier gasolines, then consider adding an aftermarket fuel additive. MilesPlus is one such additive,
that claims to improve engine performance and reduce emissions
emissions. Apparently California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has
recognized it is an example of an initiative to develop new ideas and
concepts to help combat global climate change.
That's it for
this week's AskPatty Cars Around the World Blog Carnival! Make sure to
submit your article for next week's "Automotive Advice for Women Blog
Carnival" using the online form or by emailing Ask Patty at info@askpatty.com.